The Denver Traveler

A part of my birthday celebration was spent at El Padrino. I love this place! It is crazy and fantastic in its craziness. Nothing matches, the Cantina swells in volume as the night goes on, there is always Latino flavored entertainment (sometimes boxing or soccer, sometimes musical shows)- and yet, I feel at home.
The menu is extensive: A platter of prepared meats for $63.00, and by the looks of the platter that is a bargain- on down to Combination plates for $6.95, and a la carte items for even less. I am quite fond of the Chili Rellenos, while Alicia …read more

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On my first trip to Denver, Shawn Marie said that we absolutely had to go to this restaurant. She mentioned it to her Dad, who laughed a little and said that oh yes, I had to experience it before we went back to Las Vegas. A friend of Shawn Marie’s said she would take us, because I just had to go.
The name of this awesome place?
Why, Casa Bonita, of course!
If you aren’t a Denver native (or anyone who has lived here for a while), Casa Bonita may not seem like some place that you should laugh about when you …read more

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