Lakewood Mainstay Casa Bonita Files For Bankruptcy

LAKEWOOD, CO — The popular restaurant and family entertainment venue Casa Bonita filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, according to court documents posted by several news outlets.

The restaurant, which has been in business for more than 47 years, announced in March that it would be "opening soon," but the bankruptcy papers were filed April 6 by the restaurant's holding company, Summit Family Restaurants, Inc.

The restaurant closed in the spring of 2020 due to pandemic restrictions.

A GoFundMe page was launched March 14 in an effort to save the restaurant.

"We are a group of Denver people who love Casa Bonita and are worried about its future," the fundraising page read. "Casa Bonita is an important cultural and historic icon and a vibrant piece of the Colorado landscape.

"There are many scenarios that could play out and with your help we can be prepared to act with money and influence no matter which direction it goes."

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As of Monday, the page had raised more than $16,000.

The restaurant, which has been around since 1974, is known for its waterfall, stage shows, Mexican fare and arcade. The eatery serves Mexican fare, and even features a gift shop.

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