Casa Bonita (restaurant chain)
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Casa Bonita is a chain of Mexican theme restaurants, originating in Oklahoma City.
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History
Casa Bonita restaurants could be found in many cities in the Oklahoma state area until the 1990s. In the present however only two chains are left which include Denver, Colorado and Tulsa, Oklahoma.
Denver
The Denver location, the larger of the two features strolling mariachis, flame jugglers, stilt walkers and cliff divers, Casa Bonita Denver is designed to be an entertaining place for children and adults alike.
Some patrons have complained of being disappointed with the quality of the food served at the Denver branch. Possibly due to the fact that a stated policy from Carl's Jr., the proprietor of the chain, "that diners come for the atmosphere and not for the food".
Tulsa
The Tulsa location, the older of the two, has the feel of being outdoors in a small village at night. There are full-size artificial trees, and the entry way features large aquarium tanks which, as of this writing, are no longer used for live tropical fish. There are various themed dining areas, including a volcano room, complete with lighted eruptions, a cave room, and a room resembling an aristocratic dining hall, with strolling mariachis. The Tulsa location also includes an video arcade, including an original Frogger machine, as well as other video and arcade games, Skee-ball, a working carousel, and a gift shop.
Similar Restaurants
A subsidiary established in the 1960's, Taco Bueno is a major fast food chain throughout Oklahoma and Texas.
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