Excellent post. I, too, grew up relishing a trip to Casa Bonita. Loved taking my kids - especially when it reopened in 2010. Once my husband and I went on Valentine's Day and were taken out of line (it was out the door!) by the management and escorted to a special room upstairs overlooking the waterfall. I was given a rose, and our meals were on the house - just for choosing to come there for Valentine's Day! A mariachi strolled around up there, and there were about 5 other couples. We even had our picture taken, and they sent a copy home with us. Needless to say, it was a very romantic night - all because of management. I was an even bigger fan since then!