Calling all Vegans! Costa Azul has THE BEST vegan burrito in the County!!! Wow I was so impressed! Usually you get rice and beans ..not here, it was filled with all kind of roasted veggies, avocado, mushrooms and more...so delicious I highly recommend this restaurant! In the back outside we had our pup , always a bonus;) the staff is caring and super friendly. You can taste and feel that they all care and love their place. The backyard is cozy and upgraded with a outstanding view of the Pacific Ocean Go check it out!!!! 5 stars and yum yum!! read more

Damn, I mean damn!!!! My friend and I stopped in for some Mexican food, after a day of shooting photos. As we walked up I noticed that the parking lot was empty, next door was a bakery and their parking lot was full. " why am I mentioning that, Read on?" I ordered a El Pastor burrito and my friend ordered a Carnitas burrito. While we waited we indulge ourselves at their free coffee bar, which had, not just coffee, but all kinds of coffee syrups that you could add to your drink, for free!!! We were given warm chips and salsa while we waited for our food, I got to say that they were very "YOU-ME" There is a nice outside patio area and on the inside they have a decorated Aztec/Mexican seemed decor. "See pictures" Ok now for the really good part, the burritos. We each were served a burrito with two sauces, one red and one green. "As always the green sauce tastes the best ;-) " The burritos were piping hot and the tortillas tasted like they were warmed on a skillet. The burrito tasted freakishly amazing!!! it had a perfect amount of blended rice, beans, meat, etc. honestly it's one of the best burritos I've had in a long, long time. Bottom line... the service was good, the food was good, the atmosphere was good, and their prices are spot on IMO. If you're in the area "avoid the busyness next-door and stop in here instead" trust me you will not be disappointed. read more

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Spent the day on the beaches up and down Davenport and worked up quite the appetite. Decided to try this authentic looking Mexican restaurant cause what goes better with a long day on the beach? We stepped inside and saw a cozy, friendly, cute and clean environment with good smells emanating from the kitchen. Looked over the menu and saw a surprising selection of dishes, fairly priced. I go three of the best tacos I have EVER had. All I could keep saying was OMG OMG OMG! The nice lady who runs the restaurant came by to ask how everything was and it was so good I couldn't say anything else but OMG! BEST FOOD EVER! They have free hot coffee which was so appreciated after getting a chill on the beach getting a bit drenched by waves. And free water with fresh fruit. Who does that? This place! It is so charming, the employees so kind, and the food is so delicious. Do not pass it up! read more

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Incredible stop on the 1 -- michelada + good food. We split an asada burrito for a mid day snack. 10/10 would stop again. read more

Costa Azul - Mexican Near Me - Davenport, California

Ambiance is so good love the short and fat palm tree in the outdoor seating area, very good carne asada California burrito, service is quick and fast and is in a great location for a post surf meal. read more

Costa Azul - Carne asada California burrito - Mexican Near Me - Davenport, California

Muy buen servicio al Cliente la muchacha muy amable , buena Comida un buen ambiente y limpio read more

Costa Azul - Mexican Near Me - Davenport, California

If you walk into a Mexican restaurant & the chips clearly come from a bag -you should probably just turn around & leave! Didn't take my own advice & regretted it. Got a chili Verde burrito that had literally no flavor. Even the salsa & side sauces were bland! Sad experience! read more

Costa Azul - Bag chips- not made from scratch! Should be illegal! - Mexican Near Me - Davenport, California

Yes please!... Absolutely delicious and authentic Mexican food. While driving the West Coast on Highway 1 this is the perfect spot to stop for a bite. The service was given with attention and quick service. My family of 8 decided to dine in and it was a great ambiance... let me tell you, I was blown away with the michelada, it was DELICIOUS!... I highly recommend it. It was well done!... I am so pleased with the stop!... Enjoy!. read more

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I wasn't too sure about this place so I ordered one fish taco. The gentleman even looked at me weird I don't even know why maybe I'm not even that hungry but anyways I ordered took about 10 minutes for a taco, even though I was literally the only one at the restaurant. Then someone else comes in after me orders and the gentleman brings them chips and don't bring me none right in front of my face. Overall ambience is pretty cool one through five the taco I give it a two the sauces forget it it seems like they've been in the fridge for weeks. Never coming back again for sure. read more

Costa Azul - Stinky flavorless taco 1-5 solid 2 the salsas -0 - Mexican Near Me - Davenport, California

Costa Azul was a great place to grab some tacos and a home cooked chili relleno in a beautiful spot right off on highway one. It had a very welcoming and laid back vibe, and great seating both indoors and outdoors. The service at the counter was super friendly! read more

I've been riding my bike from San Francisco to Davenport for years never noticed this Mexican food spot till now. Glad I stopped by for a burrito. Their hot sauce and beer selection is nice too #wheresbarra read more

I can only speak for the baked goods- my fiancé brought me home a fresh baked snickerdoodle cookie from Costa Azul and it is one of the best I've ever had! So soft and flavorful! Don't miss out on their baked goods! read more

Amazing, fresh food. We had chicken tacos, a steak burrito and guacamole/chips. The service was odd and tables were dirty. We received a tiny amount of chips but had a ton of guac. We asked for more chips and they seemed confused. Overall, great food but weird service. read more

This is a place that rates close to 5 stars for location - it's got a gorgeous view of the beach, and there are few food stops of any kind along this stretch. A rating of quality by value would put it more at a 3.5/5 - adequate especially when your options are limited, but scale your expectations accordingly. Truth told, the food costs twice what I'm used to getting in Redwood City (a place flush with taquerias) and tastes half as good - not bad but very mid, which is a little unsatisfying for the price. For example, the carne asada taco was chewy, not too flavorful, and quite small for $4; the $8 guacamole was mostly onion and tomato by volume and badly needed seasoning (like a hearty shake of salt or some lime). Still, Davenport is beautiful and if you're hankering for a taco while at the beach, this will scratch the itch. read more

We went here after relaxing at Shark Fin Cove, not too far at all from the restaurant. The restaurant is small and cute with lots of outdoor seating. The restroom was clean. The food was the star of the show, as it should be. I got quesabirria tacos, my siblings got carne asada burritos, husband got al pastor tacos. Everything was SHMACKIN!!!! lol. Even the horchata, and chips and salsa were flavorful. Their customer service was great also. They got my husband's taco order wrong and when they realized it, they gave us extra tacos to make up for it. Would come back here without hesitation when I'm in the area again. read more

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This place is amazing, tacos are so good. Homemade salsa etc. The Birria is excellent, the Asada is different in a good way. This is our 2nd time here and we sure will be back. read more

Costa Azul - Carne asada and Pastor - sooooo good!!! - Mexican Near Me - Davenport, California

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The shrimp and fish taco were delicious. Garlic fish was amazing. I couldn't imagine a small restaurant out of nowhere on the street can bring that much of joy for our road trip. read more

Amazing good!!! service was good!!! Ambiance was good!!! Hope you guys visit for the best experience

I was very disappointed in the burritos at this restaurant. The burrito was 2/3 rice and extremely dry. There was no flavor as well. My father and I got the asada burrito and he thought the exact same thing. The menu also said that there was sour cream in the burrito however there was none. read more

What a great little find! We stopped here for a quick breakfast on our way up to San Francisco. The sit down place next door was pretty crowded, and we really wanted something quick to go, so we decided to try Costa Azul. Really glad we did! My wife and I each ordered breakfast burritos. Mine with chorizo, hers with sausage. Both were made to order, so took a few minutes. But was worth the wait. They were packed with meat, cheese, and potatoes. Piping hot and super delicious. Sorry I didn't take a picture, but we were driving while eating and needed to keep at least one hand on the wheel. Judging from the amount of seating inside and out, I assume this place can get pretty busy during the day. Highly recommend stopping for some really good, home cooked food. read more

This is our favorite in Davenport, everything we have ever eaten here has been delicious and they have so many options, the kids love their burgers, the staff is friendly and the atmosphere is casual & relaxed. We enjoy Whales and the Roadhouse too usually when we are on our own - with kids this is the more relaxed and affordable option. read more

This place was our pitstop from SF to Monterey which is almost exactly halfway of each other. We ordered a guacamole and chips and it was very fresh though it needed more salt which we added ourselves. Staffs were friendly and their bathroom was quite clean. read more

Costa Azul - Exterior - Mexican Near Me - Davenport, California

I had my first quesabirria tacos here today (first time I have eaten here since it changed owners). ABSOLUTELY DELICIOUS! The meat amount was generous, the heat level perfect, the consommé on the side rich, multidimensional, and fragrant. The chips and salsa were really tasty too. Great friendly service, clean and cozy atmosphere, outside seating, ocean view. A perfect spot on a road trip down Highway 1. Highly recommend. read more

The absolute nicest staff and great food! I want to gatekeep it but I might as well tell the world so they get more business! Must visit

Conveniently located across the street from Davenport beach. Inside dining space seats about 20 people. There is an outdoor patio dining option that's not described on yelp yet - if the weather is nice, try to get the bar seats on the patio that face, the ocean! The grilled fish plate was delicious! This place closed early on the day I went - I got lucky that I walked through the door before 5 PM, but the business hours posted a 8 PM closing time, strange... but maybe it was a holiday change? I like that they packed the food in recyclable containers not Styrofoam and they packed it in a compostable bag. Double check your to go order has the salsa, if not, just ask. The dining room is quaint and clean. Restrooms are outside through the patio. read more

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Costa azul is not accommodating to plant based vegan eaters. Guac, chips and salsa are the only real options. They have yet to offer vegan mock meat proteins which is strange. Products from Gardein, Beyond Meat, Yves & Tofurkey are available in bulk from restaurant suppliers. Those items are cruelty free and provide as much protein as their meat counterparts. it'd be easy for the restaurant to get the new ingredients as well. Vegan vegi-protein crumbles are similarly easy to find. read more

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Great little joint! Food was great, it's a walk up and order, but they bring the food to your table. Food was really good! read more

Costa Azul - Mexican Near Me - Davenport, California

Surprised by the high quality and good quantity of the food here. Had the chicken fajitas. The corn tortillas were very good. They included a large portion of actual avocado. The meat itself seemed to be higher quality than other nearby similar restaurants. Nice ambience being near the ocean. With good service as well. Quite happy with the full experience. Will certainly be coming back. read more

Food is very good but seriously overpriced at this point. It feels like a neighborhood taco place with good homemade food but is priced like an upscale eatery without the service and ambience that should come with that I will not be going back unless something changes to bring those more in line read more

We stumbled upon this cool little taqueria almost in the middle of nowhere. Barria tacos were fire, fish and chips came with a huge portion and they even had free cookies. If we are ever in the area again I would definitely return. read more

Friendly staff and convenient but most important is that the food is great! The guacamole is with fresh avocados, fresh veggies in the burritos and everything is delicious! read more

We have grown to love this place and the staff! Chili Verde burritos are great! Nice patio to sit on outside with sun shades. Came in today after running into stinging nettles and they offered me some of their aloe plant too. read more

Costa Azul - One of the aloe plants. - Mexican Near Me - Davenport, California

Amazing food! Great service! Quaint little restaurant in Davenport, California! Minutes from Pigeon Point Lighthouse. Clean, open late. Fish and chips, burgers, and street tacos! Something for everyone read more

Costa Azul - Street tacos! Muy bien! - Mexican Near Me - Davenport, California

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We randomly went here because all the lines for breakfast were very long. The food was OK not great but it was OK. The beans were good. The house potatoes for breakfast were OK not great but the service was amazing. They were very friendly and we really liked the watermelon juice. read more

A nice little stop on the way to and from Santa Cruz. I got the breakfast burrito with bacon and it was very good. They have a cute little patio with some shade and lights. The staff was very nice. I'll likely be stopping here again. read more

Costa Azul - Breakfast burrito - Mexican Near Me - Davenport, California

Wow. The atmosphere here is so cute. There are music videos playing on the TV indoors, there's a beautiful sunny patio, indoor seating, and seating by the windows where you can see the ocean and watch the sunset. The food is delicious and authentic. They have American food and Mexican. I ordered a side of fries, and they were piping hot. You could tell they were made fresh! I also ordered 2 Sopes, which were sooo delicious. My only complaint is that the Carne Asada was fatty and chewy. Their salsa varieties are smoky and flavorful. Overall, this is such a cute restaurant to go to or to grab food from before heading down to the beach. Just be sure to throw away ALL trash! read more

Costa Azul - The view of the ocean across the street! - Mexican Near Me - Davenport, California

I feel bad saying this but I have no clue why this place has good reviews. None of the food had any flavor at all. It just tasted like oil. The rice and beans that came on the side of our order were so cold that the cheese on top of it wasn't even melted. The inside and outside area was dirty and the food is way too expensive for what you're getting. The people were friendly but forgetful and we were the only ones there. I do not recommend this place. Save your money and your tastebuds. read more

Great little counter service restaurant with a nice outdoor patio, with ocean views and a wind shield. Got fish and shrimp burritos which were bomb and good priced. They sell beer. read more

I continue to come here every week or so. They have a Taco Tuesdays! The food is still incredible, as care is put into each plate. Even if your order is to go, you open that box and it looks like art. I will continue to support this wonderful restaurant. Love this place. read more

"You have to write a review of this place," my wife suggested after our very satisfying lunch yesterday at Costa Azul. I readily agreed. Costa Azul is in Davenport, not far north from Santa Cruz. We've eaten here before when it was another Mexican restaurant that served pretty good food. This is so much better. I hope that it doesn't suffer the similar fate of its predecessor. We called ahead after seeing the pair of reviews on Yelp. I wanted to make sure they would be open. The twin five-star reviewed appeared promising. But there were only two. And Davenport's other restaurants aren't anything special, only serviceable. The crispy tortilla chips came with a pleasantly spicy salsa that the kids didn't touch, so my wife and I indulged. Refills came quickly as did our food. Our kids both ordered the kids' cheese quesadilla. The plates were filled with generous portions of a flour quesadilla, flavorful Mexican rice, refried beans, and a little salad. I was surprised our nine year-old son didn't order his standard burrito. I asked why. He responded with wisdom beyond his years, "When I go to a new Mexican place, I order a quesadilla because if they can't make it good, nothing else will be." I understood. He followed up, "Next time, I'm getting a burrito." I didn't get a chance to take a photo of my wife's tacos piled high with meat and toppings. She really liked the asada and liked the chicken. They looked generous and tasty. I had intended to just a couple of tacos myself, but I noticed a handwritten sign taped to the counter: "We have pozole Sat & Sun". The sun is often hiding on this coastal stretch of Highway 1 between Santa Cruz and Half Moon Bay. Such is the case it was yesterday: cool and cloudy. We had come here and escaped the mid-October heat of our hometown an hour and half inland. This was soup weather. Memories of past pozole spilled into my brain from the mediocre to the spectacular. I expected something in between. I was so wrong. I asked the friendly guy who was taking our order at the counter what he thought of the pozole. Without making eye contact, he stated simply, "it's good." He didn't say it with any kind of salesmanship, it was more as if he were remembering tasting it and was reporting back from a hazy dream. Shortly after everyone's food arrived, mine came with the help of three people. First came the steaming red bowl filled with pork chunks visible along with the hominy above the broth-line. Then came the plate of add-ins: cilantro, diced white onion, radishes, shredded cabbage, a small bowl of a spicy sauce, and a few lemon wedges to add citrus notes. Last was a stack of four crispy tostadas. I left my bowl unadorned as I scooped up my first taste of the corn and broth. It delivered warmth and spice. I eagerly added my toppings. I couldn't fit them all because the bowl was filled to the brim. I slowly added more as I went, making room with each spoonful of goodness. The pork was tender, tasty and plentiful. As I left, I thanked the guy at the counter. I asked him to pass on my appreciation to the chef. We'd be back. Congratulated them on opening... I was a little sad that they'd been open a few months already without us discovering it. With a full belly and a satisfying grin, we continued our drive north to go tide pooling at the beach at Pescadero. We'll be back. We definitely will be. I'm sure it's going to be more crowded. read more

Costa Azul - Sunday pozole with all the add-ins - Mexican Near Me - Davenport, California

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