'South Park' creators agree to buy Casa Bonita

Deal for Lakewood icon not final until bankruptcy litigation concludes

Bob Wooley
bwooley@coloradocommunitymedia.com
Posted 8/13/21

Art imitates life, imitates art? In a virtual press conference with Governor Jared Polis, Trey Parker and Matt Stone, creators of the animated series, South Park, confirmed they’ve reached an …

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'South Park' creators agree to buy Casa Bonita

Deal for Lakewood icon not final until bankruptcy litigation concludes

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Art imitates life, imitates art?

In a virtual press conference with Governor Jared Polis, Trey Parker and Matt Stone, creators of the animated series, South Park, confirmed they’ve reached an agreement to buy Casa Bonita.

The legendary Lakewood Mexican restaurant has been shuttered since early in the pandemic. Its owner, Summit Restaurant Group, declared bankruptcy earlier in the year. 

Even before Friday’s announcement, South Park and Casa Bonita would have forever been linked in the annals of pop-culture history after the restaurant was featured in a now-classic episode of the series.

Parker and Stone said they’re aware of recent community efforts including a GoFundMe campaign to save the restaurant. 

“We’re excited to work with everybody to make it the place we all want to make it,” Parker said.

They said they’re also aware the quality of the food could be improved a little — or a lot — and hope to do just that. Parker relayed a story of his then 4-year-old daughter’s less-than-enthusiastic reaction to her meal after a visit.

“If a kid can’t stomach it (the food), it’s pretty bad,” he said.

Recently, in lieu of being open for business, Casa Bonita has been giving guided tours, to comply with lease provisions. Just weeks ago, Robert Wheaton, CEO of Summit Family Restaurants told Denver’s Channel 7 that he planned on reopening Casa Bonita in September.

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