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    Costa Vida

    3.7 (197 reviews)
    InexpensiveMexican, Fast Food
    Closed 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Gary J.

    Costa Vida took some persuasion from family members before I got onboard. Now, well, I'll eat there without protesting. Baby steps, right?? There's usually a line, and it moves fairly quickly. Part of the reason is the employees behind the counter. They flat get the job done. That's both good and bad. Good, because the line keeps moving. Bad, because you really need to know what you're ordering. There's pressure! Chop, chop! No one likes a lollygagger! Or, at least, that's the way I often feel while in line. Pro tip, look at the online menu before you're in line and know what you want. The food options can be fairly healthy. Or, if you're like me, the food can be fairly healthy, but yeah, not so much. We tend to order the same dishes, probably because we like them. I think you'll find what you like as well. Here's what we buy, and are always happy with it. Specialty Drinks: Horchata: A traditional Mexican rice milk with a creamy-sweet taste and hints of cinnamon.  Quesadillas: Filled with meat and cheese. Served with cilantro lime rice and choice of beans. **If you do not want beans and rice, choose the "A La Carte Entrée" On this visit, we substituted Chips & Queso: house fried tortilla chips served with Costa's custom queso. Also, we ordered the two tacos plate: made with grilled chicken and shredded beef, cheese, lettuce and pico de gallo. Served with cilantro lime rice and choice of beans. **If you do not want beans and rice, choose the "A La Carte Entrée". The ambiance is casual fast food. Anyways clean and well managed. It's fairly noisy when crowded, which seems to be each time we visit. In short, Costa Vida isn't your normal fast food Mexican food restaurant. I encourage you to give them a try.

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    Kelley K.

    I haven't been here in years and decided to give it a try again today. I did online order with curbside pickup. That went smooth. The guy was nice who brought the order out. My order total was over $22. I get home to find the attached picture. Taste wise, it's like I remember, decent. Price wise, not worth what I paid for two tacos, rice and beans. The tacos don't have hardly any meat on them, hardly any lettuce and includes only 2. 3 would be reasonable especially if they aren't going to have much meat on them. For almost $10. The steak bowl is so small for almost $12. Very odd. At least the dish for steak bowl could be as big as the dish they give for the taco entree. Not really impressed Hopefully it's just a fluke because I wouldn't mind going back.

    Baja bowl - grilled chicken, shredded cheese, lettuce, black beans, rice and tomatillo sauce

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    One of our favorites! Love the tortillas, the chips and queso and the sweet pork. The kids meals are great too.

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    The staff was kind and made you fell at home. The food was really good. The ambiance was great and I would come back.

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    this meal was done so poorly they missed some stuff i payed extra for and added random other things. chips taste old and stale yuck!

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    I order tacos online from Costa Vida quite frequently. Order is always complete and timely. Love both the steak and chicken tacos.

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    Costa vida is always my favorite go to. The food never ever disappoints. Service is quick. Ambiance is always nice n clean. Love you costa:)

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    SO GOOD OMG!!!! I could eat costa vida 8287482883 times and not get tired of it. the vibes are so amazing in the restaurant as well!!

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