Great flavors especially if you are tired of Chipotle and Qdoba. Similar style but ultimately nicer flavors. The sweet pork is awesome and I highly recommend the raspberry chipotle chicken. I haven't had anything else off their menu but only due to being so far from where I live and work. Definitely a good choice and likely the best thing my ex-girlfriend ever introduced to me. read more

Costa Vida - Raspberry Chipotle Chicken Burrito with lettuce, Pico, and guacamole. - Mexican Near Me - Lone Tree, Colorado

This place is headed south and not in a good way. Smothered apparently means tinkled on and the shrimp taco 's feature little pink shriveled cocktail shrimp. Huh?This place used to be awesome. We fell for the buy one get free entre with purchase of 2 drinks. Not worth it. read more

This place would like to be as good as Qdoba or Chipotle. Sadly, it isn't even close. I grew up in Southern California eating really good Mexican food, and this place doesn't even seem to have been inspired by Mexican food. Costa Vida is to Mexican food what P.F. Chang's is to Chinese food, i.e. it isn't. (Remember, the P.F. in P.F. Chang's stands for Paul Fleming -- not exactly the most well-known Chinese guy out there.) I've tried any number of items there, as I occasionally go to lunch with a friend who loves the place. I can honestly say there isn't one good thing on the menu, unless you're inspired by the idea of raspberry-flavored chicken or sugary pork. It's just nasty stuff. The most tolerable item I've had has been the enchiladas, but once they're made and go through their McDonald's-like oven/conveyor belt, they're soggy and gummy. The tortillas virtually disintegrate in the sauce. I had to laugh the time we went to Costa Vida and saw a big sign heralding "Voted Best Mexican Food in Utah!" Huh? UTAH?? I don't usually think Utah when I'm thinking Mexican food, so such an award isn't too impressive. That's like someone voting a restaurant "Best French food in Acapulco." I have to protest the review that said Costa Vida feels like a California-infused Qdoba. Trust me, California would NEVER make food like this and call it Mexican. Blech. read more

Liked: The salads! The burritos! The drinks imported from Mexico. The ambience is kinda cool with the huge flat screen TV's constantly showing surfing videos. The sweet pork burrito is the best. Get it smothered. Didn't Like: That it's not original. The whole idea for the restaurant was stolen from a chain in Utah called Cafe Rio. But really, I don't care. I forgive them with all my heart, and I thank them for bringing their food to Denver. read more

I went to Costa Vita last Wednesday @11:30. I decided to order the special for that day which was a chicken burrito@$7.99. Once I waited in line about 10 mins I was asked what I wanted to order but could barely understand the very rushed employee. I said the Special and she said "what's the special? " Then, as I pointed out the board nearby she started asking me for my other condiments and toppings. I was given sour cream and charged but didn't order it. When I got my food I looked around for a clean table which was hard to find unfortunately. No greeting or Thank you! My burrito was okay but I think they should be more friendly, clean the tables and floors and not charge for salsa & sour cream extra. Free guacamole would be nice with entree as another nearby similar restaurant offers ! Management should be better at this location. read more

The last few times I was there, I was served a tiny amount of sweet pork and the tall guy next to me was served a massive amount. The restaurant is dirty and the food portions inconsistent. read more

Fast casual restaurant that is very popular for lunch. Line gets pretty long and wait times can her up there. Went with my boyfriend for the first time today with a BOGO coupon. Consensus seemed to be that it's okay, not spectacular. His "hot" sauce was not good at all. My "medium" was tasty, though it didn't have any spiciness to it. The shredded beef tasted good, but his steak was a bit dry. Overall, we'd go back, but only with a BOGO coupon from the King Soopers/Safeway receipts. Otherwise it's a bit on the pricier side ($8-10 per plate). read more

Quite good food, definitely better than Chipotle. Line can be long during lunch but it's worth it! Parking is plenty in the lot.

I've tried this place twice which, I'll say is 2 times too many. Boring Boring Boring I luckily had a Groupon...that helps. I can't say anything about this place that made me smile...except maybe my little boy was sitting with me and he always makes me smile. Not going back. read more

I have never been disappointed when coming here. I always get the salad burrito bowl with the tomatillo sauce. I think that's what its called.... M confusion with the sauce name aside, I really like coming here. To me, it is better than Qudoba and Chipolte. They hand-make their tortillas and you can always taste a little bit of flour on the bottom, which I love!The best part of the burrito bowl is that once you eat all of the salad, you get to eat the tortilla! The atmosphere of this restaurant is great. It's nice to come here right before going to shopping at Target (just a walk across the street). It's located in a nice area with many choices of places to eat, and Costa Vida is one of the best. It's a lot like Qudoba, a fast 'line' type of restaurant. Line moves pretty quick, but they get pretty busy on the weekend around dinner time. Service depends on who is working. They have a good menu, and all of the food is good. Definitely worth stopping in and checking out. One of my favorites. read more

We love this place! The food is so fresh and delicious. We used a Groupon and they were crazy busy, but the employees were working it! They all laughed and joked with all of their guests, and Courtney at the register was as sweet as all can get. Management is lucky to have these employees who make their customers feel so welcome. read more

I really love this place!! In an age where everything from surfboards to the food we eat is mass-produced, Costa Vida is rebelling against soul-less, artificial food. You'll never see them pour pre-made salsa out of a bag that was mixed at some corporate lab and shipped across the country. Costa Vida goes to great lengths to ensure the freshest all-natural ingredients are used and prepared from scratch each day. After all, a meal made fresh daily, just tastes better! The intense and diverse flavors of Costa Vida will make your taste buds boogie and leave you satisfied and energized. Go check this place out. read more

This place is awesome! They make the tortillas fresh in front of you while you wait in line. There is always a line but so worth the wait! If you are from Southern California this place is the best baja style Mexican I have had yet in Colorado! Closed Sundays so don't make the same mistake I did and get yourself all worked up for some delicious food only to find it closed. read more

After years of hearing how good this place is I finally decided to give it a try with a group of friends this past weekend. After a subpar lunch I can say for certain that I won't be going back. First, when they take your order they don't even give you time to tell them what ingredients you want included. I had to stop the lady a couple times to tell her I wanted something she had passed over. After that frustration we had to deal with a few under trained teens working the register. They seemed confused and were quickly frustrated that we were asking questions about some of the food that was just ordered. Once we got past the headache of ordering and paying I was excited to try the smothered pork burrito I had heard so much about. The first bite was a pretty bland but not bad (mostly tortilla). The next few bites were the exact same which is a problem since I was into the meat of the burrito. Three of the four people at the table ended up using bottled hot sauce on our smothered burritos which already had their sauce on the inside and outside. Their 'hot' sauce was bland and had no flavor/heat to it! Needless to say, most of us were disappointed with the total experience and won't return. The only positives were the tortillas (freshly made) and the layout/atmosphere of the place. I think the place would be much better if they added a little flavor to the food and some customer service training for the young staff. read more

This place could be 5 stars if they made it more authentic. My kids love this place. I like it enough where I will eat it when they want to come here. Food is fresh and good quality. Grilled chicken is really good. The problem is all their sauces are very sweet and I mean dessert sweet. Not just with a little sugar. Why??? Even their salsas are sweet and/or creamy. If you want spicy you have to get a cup of raw chopped up jalapeños. Please offer an option for a authentic sauce. Even if it not spicy just don't make it sweet. I would rather eat bland than sweet on my burritos. read more

Sweet pork quesodillas are great. Was not impressed with fish tacos, however. They really need a revolving door. The door is like a vacuum, due to the location...and people continually coming in blows freezing air on the whole dining area. read more

We have been at Costa Vida Lone Tree, so many times.......at least once a week, we are those that walk in and the personnel already starts preparing your order because they know us, the staff is great, they food is really good and fresh! We really enjoy this place, is great to have a fast food like this just down the street!! Congrats Costa Vida!!! awesome food! read more

I have tried this place multiple times and each time it gets worse. The last and final time I went there I ordered a regular chicken salad. I basically got a small salad in a large bowl i even got the small tortilla in the large bowl and they over charged me again. You have to watch what they charge you cuz they not follow what their menu says. I recommend people spend their money else where. I talked to the manager and he didnt seem to care one bit. read more

The quality of food at this restaurant in Lone Tree has gone downhill. Chicken was dry and tough ( almost like jerky). Service was less than what we had come to expect as well. Try something other than this place! read more

The food was tasty and inexpensive for lunch. If you do not like beans, just say so, otherwise you will get beans and then some on every item. read more

The best steak & chicken tacos! Fresh tortillas! Consistently delicious. Our favorite weekly treat. Not usually a queso fan, but Costa Vida's is so flavorful - addicting! Service is terrific too - kind & personable team. New to the area - it quickly became our go-to! Always a pleasure to dine here (fun music too)! read more

Yes food is fresh, service is nice, food, meh. I wouldn't call it Mexican. Rice is gross, beans look gross. Who makes enchiladas with flour tortillas? yuck! read more

Food tasted good but they must have put only 1.5 ounces worth of meat in the bowl . Bathrooms were dirty, no paper towels and no soap in the dispenser. Fist time here and I was totally disappointed. read more

Excellent food and great options for everyone! The meat and the other fillings are super fresh and flavorful. The staff was great and very friendly! For the price you're paying, the portion size is HUGE! Will definitely be back soon :) highly recommend if you're in the area, to check this place out! read more

When I was younger, I worked in both fast food restaurants and sit-down restaurants. My tolerance for restaurant workers is very high. If they're a little rude, or a little rushed, or they make mistakes, I can put myself in their shoes and give them a break. It actually takes quite a bit to upset me. Costa Vida is the first restaurant I've been to where they employees have an attitude of, "why the heck do I have to help you?" I always go in the evening. I've been about a dozen times, because I LOVE the food. And in all my visits, I've only had one employee be kind to me. I took my sister-- they were rude to her. I took my friend-- they were rude to her. I took my husband-- they were rude to him. None of the people I've taken there will go back. They've told me the good food is not worth the attitude. I'm finally getting to the point where I don't want to support a place like this. They seem irritated by serving people. They seem irritated by questions. They seem irritated when they get something wrong. And the evening managers seem to not only support this attitude, but they contribute to it. I've dealt with a shorter man, I believe is the manager. And a woman, I also think is a manger. And a younger woman. All of them are curt and so in-your-face rude, it's like you're on a hidden camera show to see if you'll call them out on their bad attitude. I truly dread going into the restaurant each time. Like I sit in my car, take a deep breath, and go in knowing they'll treat me like absolute crap, no matter how polite I am. And the thing is, I've realized it's ridiculous that I keep going back. Just plain stupid. So I'm finally done. I'll go somewhere else. Which is sad. For what it's worth, I love the food. But if the owners of the restaurant are reading this, please have a meeting with your staff. And you may want to start sending in secret shoppers to see how they're treated, because I'm in line with the other people who look shocked by the attitudes (so I know it isn't just me). If someone like me feels the need to write this review, you have a massive problem. And I truly think that something huge needs to happen with your evening managers and staff. I would hate to see a potentially wonderful place close because bad attitudes are poisoning it. (This is for the Costa Vida in Dana Park in Mesa.) read more

We have used these guys for a couple of them now... They do a great set up if you are having a party or a lot of people. We did a burrito bar, and I would definitely recommend their marinated pork, which I wish we would have gotten extra of because it was so popular! They provide the burners have the food stays warm, and I really appreciated that they came and helped us set up, (our delivery guy even congratulated our graduate on his special day which I thought was really sweet!) Thanks again for the communication, and extra effort you put into our party. :) read more

Seriously? I've been standing in line for 20 min. to order two tacos. Food is good, but stay away during the lunch hour the restaurant is packed with high school students and is representative of a high school cafeteria screeching groups of girls... Restaurant is under staffed and tables are dirty. read more

It's 9:30pm, I find myself having a craving for some nachos, so I think about Costa Vida first because I like their food. I googled the store's website to find out when they close and find a boxed out time that says "open until 10:00". Yay! I can make it just in time. So I get in my car and drive over there. I arrive at 9:45. As I park I can see a worker watching me park my car in a spot that is obviously meant for Costa Vida, due to it's proximity to the door. Then as I get out of my car and start to walk to the door, I make eye contact with the same employee who quickly precedes to chain up the door, as I am en route to enter the building. She closed Costa Vida early. Now I understand the want to go home early, and to lock up sooner than later but there was just a couple things about this that made me really upset. 1) The problem with closing a restaurant early is an issue of promises and expectations. You promised your customers that the store will be open until 10:00, so that was my expectations. But when I learned that you actually lied to me, my expectations are now permanently lowered so I will now expect this to always happen. 2) Again, I understand the want to close early. You get to go home faster, cleaning up is easier with nobody walking in, etc. But you should not close early if there is a chance of a paying customer might still come in. Sometimes restaurants close early, but only if nobody has come in for the past hour and the manager is willing to gamble that no one else will come in for the rest of the night. And lets be honest, are you really going home any faster by closing the doors 15 minuets earlier, probably not. 3) This is what got me the most upset. It was not time to close, it was very obvious my intentions were to go in and pay money for their food, and the employee looks strait at me and precedes to chain up the door. She was not ignorant, she was rude. She saw me and the thought of "Hey, maybe this guy wants to come in" absolutely crossed her mind, but figured that I am not good enough for her. The chains added insult to injury. Who Still Uses Chains To Lock A Restaurant? Use a freaking key for goodness sake. It reminded me of all the negativity that is historically associated with chains. (The chains thing is less important, but like I said, it just added insult to injury) So the moral, employees of Costa Vida, USE COMMON SENSE! and don't be rude. Know your actions actually do have consequences. Citizens of Logan, you should expect Costa Vida's food to be fantastic, but you should also expect that they are lying to you about when they close. read more

Delicious smoked chicken and sweet pork BBQ tacos. Awesome mango salsa. Much better than Qdobe or Chipotle.

My first experience has not been a good one. I work in a nearby office building and stopped by for lunch around 1pm. Being that it's summer break, I walked into what seemed like an elementary school cafeteria. Still, I love Mexican food and wanted to try it out. The staff was purely going through the motions, slopping each ingredient into bowls, unfriendly - bordering on rude. I thought about leaving as I waited for my shrimp to cook. Hoping the experience would get better, I waited. It didn't. The employee at the register was also clear that she did not care about my business. I wasn't looking for anything other than good/regular customer service. The customer service and food were poor. I wish I had spent my money elsewhere. read more

Can't complain about the food but guys I don't want cheese on my taco stop assuming and putting it on there before I even say anything. This is the third time read more

Always a good eat. Would come here during my lunch break frequently. A slightly better variation of Chipotle and Qdoba. The chicken burrito smothered is always my go-to. Highly recommend! read more

I ordered a burrito bowl with no rice. They gave me a tiny amount of chicken and grilled veggies. Basically it was a toppings bowl. I would choose Qdoba any day over this place and the topping bowl doesn't cost me $9.00. Taste was ok read more

Terrible, terrible service. Food is just OK, not worth waiting in line for 20 minutes however... They rush through orders and put absolutely no care into how the plate is made. To top it off, I attempted to call in a to go order after dining in to take food back to a coworker. I was told that there was only one person working the register and could not take any to go orders and then hung up on me. With a large sign over the register prodding you to place a to go order to save time, you would think that you would actually be able to call in an order! Wow what an experience. Won't be back. read more

I got takeout from Costa Vida and it was horrible. The kids weren't put on really and so everything was spilled in my bag. I got the steak quesadilla and the tortilla was so tough and hard. The guacamole had already started to brown. I got the chips and quest and the quest had like a sweet flavor to it. It was not good!!! Would I ever get food from here again? NO!!!! read more

We've been coming to this place for years and their signature dish is the sweet pork burrito! If you compare this place to Chipotle there is no other dish like this with this delicious flavor. However chipotle stuffs their burritos with meat, rice, beans and all the fixings till it looks like it's about to burst. CV has always been a bit light on the filling, but today was exceptionally bad. Almost 90% rice and beans. I had to search for the pork with my fork. Not sure if they're cutting back given these tough times, but can't pay this much for a tortilla with just rice and beans. read more

Unimpressed. I've heard great things about this place but when my husband and I came on Saturday the food was terrible. I ordered a Baja bowl because I love Qdobas naked burrito. It was a soupy disgusting mess The guy did not drain the beans so lots of liquids , then I got the sweet pork which wasn't drained either. Next came salsa. By the time my cheese was melted my bowl was a soupy mix and I couldn't eat it. I won't be back here read more

They rushed through our order even though it wasn't busy. They put parsley instead of cilantro on the salad. Just seemed rushed and not super excited to come back to this location. read more

Not just another burrito place, Costa Vida is competing on cool. The interior design, branding, and personnel all say "hip surfer joint". The attractive wait staff sporting custom Costa Vida t-shirts with "Yummy" across the front don't hurt either. This is all well and good, but what makes Costa Vida great is the food. Their signature item, a sweet pork burrito is not something that can be had on the Chipotle or Qdoba assembly line. What's more, you won't walk out the door wondering how much research was required to create such a perfect gut bomb (don't laugh, you know I'm serious). Instead, you had a meal that was tastey, made by a staff that was friendly, with whom you'd love to spend money, time and again. Oh, and I saw Ian Gold, LB - Denver Broncos there, so it must be healthy too. read more

No! Just no. Why would you go here when you have Chipotle. No flavor, tiny portions, a $1 for a pin sized scoop of guac. Are you kidding me?! Not impressed at all. My poor taste buds. read more