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    Costa Vida

    3.5 (83 reviews)
    InexpensiveMexican, Fast Food
    Closed • Closed

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

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    Missy & Manager, make this the Best Costa Vida!
    Barbara J.

    Always a great lunch choice, delicious & fresh food, great service & clean, comfortable atmosphere. I love the Baja Bowl.

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    Heidi H.

    Clean inside and out, friendly staff, yummy food. We sat on the patio which had pretty hanging flower pots.

    Small salad small chip and queso
    Doris W.

    I was introduced to Costa Vida years ago, the first time I visited Boise. And it has stuck in my head for years cuz I liked it so much. My runner up that is close to this place is Café Rio, since Costa Vida is not in CA or WA. So of course we had to make a stop here while in town! I want to say I might like Costa Vida a tiny bit more than Café Rio because they offer different sizes! Café Rio only offers one large salad size. My go to: - Sweet Barbacoa Salad with the house cilantro ranch dressing I feel like the meat flavor and dressing are very similar to Café Rio. I was able to get a small salad here and it was the perfect size. I also felt that the ingredients at this location were fresh! Love me a salad from Costa Vida!

    Costa Vida, Eagle, Idaho. - key lime pie.

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    8 years ago

    my new fav mexican place. the tortillas are perfection and the meat tasty. wish they were open on sunday.

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