Reader: Bubba Chinos is on a remodel, close, rinse and repeat cycle

The Bubba Chinos that opened last summer in a space near City Hall that has been many, many restaurants over the years has closed, too -- for "renovations," according to a sign on the door that says the place will reopen in ten days. But if it does, it doesn't...

By Patricia Calhoun

March 22, 2013

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The Bubba Chinos that opened last summer in a space near City Hall that has been many, many restaurants over the years has closed, too -- for "renovations," according to a sign on the door that says the place will reopen in ten days.

But if it does, it doesn't sound like it will get a warm welcome from Cafe Society readers. "Sad that they will reopen in 10 days," says Dave Barnes. See also: - Bubba Chinos downtown has closed for "remodeling" - Bubba Chinos serves up authentic "Chicano" cuisine - Smothered: The saga of the Chubby's empire

This location is a franchise in the chain started by Leonard Cordova, a grandson of the late Stella Cordova, who founded Chubby's. And with Leonard opening his own stores and doing franchise deals on others, it's tough to keep track of all the Bubba Chinos locations.

Says JW:

I'm convinced Bubba Chinos is a money-laundering front. I never see anyone patronizing them and they seem to just spend money to open a new location then close or "remodel" it, rinse and repeat.

Do you eat at a Bubba Chinos? Which one? Did you try the downtown location?

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Patricia Calhoun is editor-in-chief of Westword, the alt-weekly she co-founded in September 1977. She’s been inducted into the Colorado Press Association Hall of Fame, the Association of Alternative Newsmedia Hall of Fame and the Colorado Restaurant Association Hall of Fame. She’s also received dozens of local, state and national awards for writing, including first place for feature writing and first place for column writing with the Society of Professional Journalists. Patricia is a weekly commentator on Colorado Inside Out, PBS 12's public affairs roundtable, which has won two Emmys.

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