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    Costa Vida

    3.1 (143 reviews)
    InexpensiveMexican, Fast Food
    Closed • 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

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

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    Michelle J.

    The portions are small. I requested guacamole and was charged $1.19 for my measured little scoop. My daughter ordered shredded beef enchiladas but she said what she received tasted like pork. The portions were pretty small and the food wasn't super flavorful.

    Sweet Pork Burrito
    Nia M.

    I love this place. The sweet pork burrito is always delicious and taste so fresh. I'd come here everyday if I could.

    Tres leches cake $3.99
    Nichole C.

    My friend and I came here to grab some lunch! It was pretty mediocre to say the least. The meat inside of the enchiladas were really well seasoned ( I wouldn't get the sweet pork if you don't like really sweet meat) and flavorful. But the part that was a let down was the rice and the tres leches cake! Rice was super dry and the tres leches tasted pretty average! I had also gotten the horchata, which I also wouldn't recommend because it was really watery and not sweet! SERVICE: customer service was great! But other than that.. I probably wouldn't come here again

    Carolina I.

    I cannot get enough of this place! It's a change of pace from authentic Mexican and Tex Mex cuisine. Be warned that the sauces here can be sweet. Their Queso is sweet. It's their niche. It's difficult to resist the sweet pork every time I come here. I do love how many options you have to customize your entrees. They also have great agua de Horchata. The staff has always been helpful answering any questions I might have specially when it comes to new recommendations. Their chips today were a little too salty. I need to add that their place is always super clean!! I downloaded their app today. You can scan your receipts and accumulate points you are able to redeem in future visits. I hope we get a closer location near downtown or southwest Fort Worth!

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    i wanted to love it but it could've been better for sure, my tortillas felt and tasted like they were cooked and then put aside for a while, just hard and stale and more transparent. also by the time i got to my second taco, the whole bottom was soggy, from either the chicken or the salsa i guess? super gross i didn't even eat it and i only picked up my order about 30 minutes ago. also also, found this in my rice?? i really couldn't guess so don't ask

    I got a small salad- added chicken, mango salsa (must try!!), pico, and guac! Side of chips, guac + queso too!
    Cassidy D.

    The food here is wonderful and very fresh! They make the tortillas right in front of you, and their chips are always seasoned to perfection, along with their guacamole! They have one of the best quesos, in my opinion (torchy's and costa are my top picks). I have been to this location twice, and have been let down by the service both times. Each time I have visited, the restaurant has not been crowded at all, but the line takes FOREVER. The employees are very scattered and there seems to be a good amount of miscommunication among them. I Costa and will definitely continue to visit, but at the Colleyville location!

    Shredded beef burrito smothered in queso!
    Hilary B.

    Very friendly service and the food was very tasty! It was so big I was able to split it into two meals

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    The food here is absolutely amazing. This will definitely be replacing Chipotle in my books

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    Food is always fresh and delicious! Everything seems to be made from scratch. We crave Costa Vida at least once a week!

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    I have eaten here several times and the food is always fresh, service is fast, food is excellent.

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