Not only has the five-time James Beard nominee Dana Rodriguez been named executive chef of the legendary Casa Bonita that was purchased and is being renovated by the creators of “South Park,” she has also opened Cantina Loca in Denver’s Lower Highlands neighborhood. The restaurant pays homage to Rodriquez’s heritage with Mexican pottery, artwork, symbolic references on the walls, and a jacaranda tree that anchors the center of the dining room. The restaurant also has a patio, inside bar, and intimate tasting room, which features audiovisual equipment and can be closed off to host up to 45 standing and 30 seated guests. The main dining area is available for a full buyout and holds a maximum of 120 people.
Cantina Loca
Authentic Mexico City street food is on the menu, along with a lineup of tequilas, mezcals, and other agave-based spirits and an expansive selection of margaritas, beers, shots, wines, and batched cocktails. Rodriguez’s own small-batch mezcal and tequila brand, Doña Loca, is the agave spirit of choice behind the bar.
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