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Costa Vida

3.5 (109 reviews)
InexpensiveMexican, Fast Food
Open • 10:30 am - 9:00 pm

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Good for groups
Outdoor seating

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Small Sweet Pork Salad with Tomatillo Dressing
Suzie R.

Happy happy joy joy! One of my fav fast casual restaurants in Colorado was Costa Vida so when I was randomly in Apple Valley over the weekend I was ecstatic to find a Costa Vida! My fav is the small salad with sweet pork and the tomatillo sauce. It was as delicious as the last time I had Costa Vida which was 4+ years ago. Woo hoo! The associates were friendly and happy I found a more local option in Minnesota. Yay!

Pretty much paid for a tortilla

I absolutely love the staff at Costa Vida, but I wanted to share some feedback. The last couple of Tuesdays I've ordered Sweet Pork Tacos, they've had very little meat compared to what I receive on other days of the week. The quality and portions seem noticeably different on Tuesdays, which has been disappointing. I love the food and will keep coming back, I just hope to see the same consistency on Tuesdays as I do the rest of the week.

Chicken taco and cilantro lime rice
Rachel D.

Costa Vida makes their own tortillas, and they are the best. I also love the cilantro lime dressing. If you go on taco Tuesday, the tacos are $1.99. They have many options, great food, great staff, and great service.

Salads. (Chicken)
Emily A.

Visited on 11/11/22. I cannot say enough good things about costa vida. Who needs chipotle when you have this place with fresh flavors, top notch ingredients, and absolutely amazing chicken? I choose the regular sized salad because it is gigantic and then I can have leftovers. This also comes with a homemade tortilla underneath the salad so it's almost more like a burrito bowl. I pair this with all the fixings it comes with, black beans, and the tomatillo ranch dressing to add a splash of flavor. I most often get my order to go (they have a walk through option similar to a chipotle but they also have a drive thru at this location), and at home I add a bit of hot sauce on top to give it a kick. Service is always incredibly professional and I find myself recommending this place to anyone in the south metro area. Check it out, this place is a must visit.

Garrett Z.

Goodbye Chipotle, I have found my new burrito love. After Baja Sol closed it's doors for good, I was considering where my next south of the border dive would be? Chipotle is too commercialized and blah for me. I needed something with a little bit more jazz. Well, Costa is that jazz. First off, they give you a nice big menu to choose from. There house special is Sweet Pork, which is very good. Think pulled pork with a sweet mango glaze. What I love the most at this place is that they will smother your burrito (melted cheese and sauce added on top) for no extra charge, it is expected that you do. They have three sauces to choose from as well as a mix of salsas. I love their Mango Salso, fruity, mild, fresh...YUM. Their portion sizes are huge and yet pleasantly priced. You basically could make two meals out of a burrito but most of the time I cannot stop my mouth from inhaling the food and so get one meal out of it. And one last thing, don't skip the tortilla. They are house made and freshly served and are delicious. You do have the choice of getting a burrito bowl, but the serving size is halved for the same price. If you want the most bang for your buck, get the burrito, smothered, and serviced with salsa and lettuce on the side. Delish.

Chicken baja bowl
Brent M.

I ordered the Baja Bowl with chicken and all the condiments that didn't cost extra. First, everything you get here seems to cost extra. In fact, this is the first time I have been asked for a tip at a zero service fast food restaurant (I pay 20% +/- usually at sit down restaurants for service). Second, the food was...shall we say bland? Just bland all around. My kids didn't even eat their chicken quesadillas they were so bland. Anyway, this is exactly the kind of chain food that gives the suburbs a bad rap. If you only like to eat food that tastes good, go elsewhere.

Grilled chicken salad with small side of chips & queso
Steve S.

A welcome addition to the Cobblestone area, I've tried Costa Vida a couple of times since their grand opening this summer. Pros: Freshly cooked proteins, very generous portion sizes, friendly staff, well sourced natural ingredients, and a broad selection of salsas and dressings Cons: Not enough to distinguish itself from other TexMex fast casual offerings in the area. I've had both the burrito and salad (which comes with a tortilla unless you request sans); as well as chips and queso. The consistency of the queso is similar to Chipotle's but tastes better! If you are in the area, Costa Vida is definitely worth checking out. Also, I love that they have a drive through.

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Huge servings very friendly staff cool atmosphere and a clean Mexican restaurant. Steak is soft and tender

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Fantastic, fresh, tasty food. Love the variety and the freshly made tortillas. Very friendly and helpful staff.

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Homshuk Mexican Kitchen & Bar

Homshuk Mexican Kitchen & Bar

4.0(147 reviews)
1.7 mi

We came here around 6 on a Friday and we were seated immediately! We ordered drinks and apps right…read moreaway and they were good. The service was pretty slow, but it could be because it was a Friday night! Our food was good, but nothing to write home about. It was a fun atmosphere, and when the weather is better I would be excited to come back and enjoy the outdoor seating. We'll be back just because of the proximity, but I wouldn't go out of my way to eat here.

My boyfriend and I decided to give this place a try one night after work…read more This restaurant is connected to Bodega 42, which is a Hispanic grocery store! They have so many different, foods, drinks, pastries, deli items, it's definitely worth exploring before or after dinner! There is free parking but the lot is not very big. You may need to park in the street (also free). Upon walking in, we were greeted by several employees! We opted to sit out on the patio, since it was a gorgeous night! After 10 minutes no one had come to the table... 15 minutes... still no one. No water, drinks or their complimentary chips. They weren't overly busy, so this didn't make sense to us. At minute 20 I got up to talk to a manger. The waitress saw me go up to the front and tried to wave me down to say "I got you." I'm sorry but 20 minutes in a restaurant that isn't packed is ridiculous. At the very least she could have brought water and said she would be with us soon, but she never acknowledged we were there. I spoke with the manager and noted that it had been 20 minutes with no one coming to our table. I told him i understood she had other tables but that we just hadn't even been acknowledged. He said "she doesn't have that many tables! Let's go!" He took our order on the spot! He brought us complimentary guacamole and horchata with our chips! That was a very nice gesture! I assured him we weren't out for freebies, we just wanted to order our food. He was very friendly and definitely took care of us! Our food came out very quickly and we were checked on multiple times. He definitely turned what was a very negative experience around! The vibes here are really great! The patio was so nice! It was well maintained and clean! The food: I got the pulpo (octopus) tacos! They had a tropical and buttery flavor to them! I opted to take the picked onion off mine but I'm sure that's tasty as well! The chips had a nice crisp and saltiness to them and the salad was one of the best complimentary ones we have tried! My boyfriend had the chicken fajitas and noted they were tasty with a solid portion. The horchata here is also pretty solid! Overall, this place is worth the try! Tip: don't get the dessert at the restaurant, grab it to go from the bodega! It's about $4-$5 cheaper!

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4.1(160 reviews)
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We've eaten here 4-5 times. The food is always good. The portions are nice. Margaritas are good and…read morethe waitstaff is outstanding. Highly recommend.

Some restaurants earn a second visit. The good ones make you start planning a third before you even…read moreleave. That's exactly how we felt after coming back here. Our first visit was during a limited-menu event, so we wanted to experience everything the full menu had to offer. This time definitely delivered. We grabbed a table on the patio, which made for a great evening. Service was friendly and efficient, and the complimentary chips and salsa hit the table almost immediately. The salsa had just enough kick to keep us reaching for another chip. My wife stuck with what she knew and ordered the Choriburrito again. After loving it the first time, she wasn't about to change a good thing, and it was every bit as good as she remembered. I decided to branch out with the Chimichanga Sampler, and it was easily the highlight of the meal. Each chimichanga brought its own flavor profile, making it fun to work through the plate instead of feeling repetitive. The pulled chicken was tender and well-seasoned, while the seafood version stood out with rich flavor and was my personal favorite. After two visits, it's safe to say this has become one of our favorite Mexican restaurants in the area. There are still plenty of menu items we're excited to try, so we'll definitely be back.

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4.3(59 reviews)
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Delicious street tacos that are only $2 each on Taco Tuesdays! The corn tortillas are fresh and the…read moretacos are loaded with onions and cilantro. The steak asada tacos are my favorite -- the beef is perfectly salted and so flavorful. I also enjoyed the chicken tinga tacos, which has a tomato-based adobo sauce. The barbacoa tacos were juicy but I would've liked a little more salt. Don't miss the condiment area, where you can get lime wedges and mild, medium, and hot salsas. The mild salsa wasn't spicy at all and added nice flavor to the tacos. The medium salsa isn't that spicy if you have a spice tolerance. The hot salsa is more hot than flavorful. Food is made quickly and service is friendly.

Located across from Cub Foods is this hidden gem. This restaurant was busy! We parked in front and…read moregot in line. I was surprised they had a sauce station in the middle. My daughter has been here numerous times and recommended this place for tacos. We put in our order and waited for our number to be called. We grabbed our drinks and sauces while they cooked our food. We sat by the front where the high tops are looking into a glass. You can see the lady making fresh tortillas and they have the machete tacos too!! These are 1 feet taco, equivalent to 3 tacos. I will have to order it next time. Alot of people came to order takeout, otherwise the restaurant was full of patrons with their family. Restaurant is a good size, clean, and self service.

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El Azteca

3.2(142 reviews)
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We went back today because we were craving this place, and it felt like the perfect Sunday…read moreafternoon lunch. I'm really happy to say that things have improved since my last visit and review. That said, it's still not quite a perfect 5 out of 5 for me. First, they seem to have ditched the service fee. My understanding is that service fees are no longer allowed in Minnesota, so I was expecting them to replace it with a credit card fee. I'm happy to say there was no service fee, no credit card fee, or anything else. The price of the food is the price you pay, plus tax and tip. That is so refreshing to see in 2026 and automatically earns this restaurant an extra star from me. The food is still the best part of this restaurant. I'm sure they're sourcing ingredients from the same places as everyone else, but somehow their flavors are extraordinary. This time I got the Pollo Sonora, and I honestly don't have any complaints. It was absolutely delicious. Highly recommended. They still offer free chips and salsa, which I love because not every Mexican restaurant does that anymore (Chula's in Prior Lake, I'm looking at you). It's nice to see they still include them. This time around, though, I didn't enjoy the white sauce as much. I'm not sure if it changed or if my tastes have changed. The red salsa was fantastic, but I really wish it had been colder. It was more warm or lukewarm, which just wasn't what I was expecting or wanting. My wife got one of the weekend lunch specials for $10.99: a beef enchilada and a beef burrito. She had no complaints. I was honestly impressed that they still offer lunch specials on weekends. We also ordered the large queso appetizer for $10.99. I intentionally ordered the large because I assumed we'd have leftovers to take home. However, the "large" is really more of a medium-sized portion. I'm 6 feet tall, had just finished a workout, and hadn't eaten much that day. My wife was also very hungry. We ended up eating almost the entire thing. For $10.99, I was expecting a noticeably larger portion, so that was a little disappointing. I don't even want to know how many calories we ate just from the queso....but I still think the large should be larger for $10.99. The service also improved compared to my last visit, but I still don't think it's on the same level as many other restaurants. In my previous review, I mentioned that service was the biggest issue, and if you read other reviews, you'll notice it's a recurring theme. This time our waiter did ask if we needed drink refills, which was an improvement. However, service still felt a little slow, and at times it seemed like he was trying to avoid extra trips or additional questions. For example, when he took our drink order, he immediately started walking away. We had to quickly stop him because we also wanted to order an appetizer. At that point we were ready to order our entrées too, but since he didn't ask, we only ordered the appetizer. Later he came back and asked if we were ready to order our entrées. By then we'd eaten almost all of our chips, and he could clearly see the basket was nearly empty. Instead of asking if we'd like another basket, I had to ask for more chips. That's not a huge deal, but it's just not what I'm used to. At most Mexican restaurants, if the server notices your chips are gone, they'll usually offer another basket without being asked. I realize that's a bit nitpicky, but I mention it because it's been a recurring pattern during past visits. The bathrooms were mostly clean, the sinks are pretty cool, and the men's restroom has a baby changing station. The prices aren't amazing, but they're not terrible either. If you're looking for the cheapest Mexican food around, this probably isn't the place. But if you're looking for fantastic flavors and a nice atmosphere, it's absolutely worth trying. I would still recommend this restaurant to friends and family, and I know my wife and I will be back. We're just not rushing to return. They're so close to being a truly perfect restaurant.

Went to El Azteca on Mother's Day 2026. There was eight of us, it was after church/late lunch, so…read morewe kind of expected to wait. Roughly 40 minutes later we were seated. They give you appetizers of chips, red salsa, and some kind of mayonnaise based dip. Beware because it'll get you gluttonous very quickly. All in all - it's what you expected for a Mexican restaurant. The food was quick, hot, and the service was kind and prompt enough to a bunch of gringos. A nitpick - the women's bathroom had 1 of 2 stalls out and seemed to need attention, hope they get that fixed. My only complaint was for two fajita platters, a nacho supreme, one tea, and one Sprite, and one bowl of guacamole and queso came to $120 after tax. Seems steep to me? (Hence four stars) At least the food didn't suck, which would I have made it sting. Try them out!

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