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Casa Bonita’s Showcasing Its History As New Owners Wait In the Wings

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Casa Bonita mariachi band
Andrew Novick
Andrew Novick worked to raise money to pay people left in a lurch when Casa Bonita closed, like the mariachi band seen here.

Raise your sopaipillas flags, because it looks like Casa Bonita will not be diving off a financial cliff. Colorado's iconic Mexican restaurant may soon have new owners. You probably know by now: they're the creators of the TV show South Park! Meantime, one Casa Bonita super fan, Andrew Novick, who worked to raise money to pay people who were left in a lurch when the restaurant closed, says it's now showcasing its unique history even though it's not serving food right now.