Jack Stephens:
The former Tulsa location of Casa Bonita is now a restaurant and nightclub called RIO.
Jack Stephens:
The former Tulsa location of Casa Bonita is now a restaurant and nightclub called RIO. These steps may have led up to the arcade, similar to the Denver location.
Jack Stephens:
This used to be a faux open air dining area and has now been converted to a dance floor and lounge area for RIO.
Jack Stephens:
A look towards the fountain and entry to what was once a private dining booth and is now used as a lounge.
Jack Stephens:
Here is part of the old cafeteria style front area of the former Casa Bonita in Tulsa, OK.
Jack Stephens:
Looks like a little adobe Mexican building, but it is just one of the many faux settings inside the former Tulsa location of Casa Bonita.
Jack Stephens:
I think this may have been a cashier station at one point.
Jack Stephens:
Another dining area made to look like the outside. Formerly Casa Bonita Tulsa, OK.
Jack Stephens:
Steps leading up to a little balcony. This used to be a little dining area on the second level, but it looks like it is no longer used.
Jack Stephens:
This was probably once used for a private dining area for a large party, and now it's a lounge.
Jack Stephens:
Chandelier and painted ceiling in what is now used as a lounge inside the former Casa Bonita Tulsa.
Jack Stephens:
What used to be probably a space for dining tables is now a wood dance floor.
Jack Stephens:
The familiar old CASA BONITA neon sign has been replaced. The two proprietors were excited to have me take their picture.
Jack Stephens:
These are the proprietors of RIO mexican restaurant, inside the former Casa Bonita of Tulsa, OK. Hopefully their venture is successful.
Jack Stephens:
These are the proprietors of RIO mexican restaurant, inside the former Casa Bonita of Tulsa, OK. Hopefully their venture is successful.
Jack Stephens:
The new sign, where the old familiar Casa Bonita neon sign once was.
Jack Stephens:
Here is the exterior of Rio, which used to be Casa Bonita. As you can see it looks somewhat similar to the Denver location.
Jack Stephens:
Like in Denver, this former Casa Bonita is in a second rate strip mall in a part of town that is no longer the most desirable.
Jack Stephens:
The proprietors were quite excited to have their photos taken and even donned a sombrero for the occasion!