This is a staple in the community of Burien. Just been here one other time and it is fantastic. The waitress and waiter are always attentive to your needs. The food is always fresh and delicious and the margarita is to die for. As always, chips, salsa and bean dip to start. Highly recommended for fresh food, fantastic drinks and great service. read more

La Costa Restaurant - Chimicaga and enchilada combo - Mexican Near Me - Burien, Washington

My wife and I reserved a table the day before because we wanted to watch the Mexico World Cup game together. Instead of enjoying the game, we ended up leaving early because of how we were treated. My wife uses a wheelchair and relies on a trained service dog. From the moment we walked in, the owner, Hilda Ramos, was hostile and made it clear that our service dog was not welcome. We explained that the dog is a trained service animal, but she repeatedly came back to our table to question us, making us feel uncomfortable throughout our visit. By the end of our visit, she told us that our service dog would not be allowed back. The dog was calm, well-behaved, and under control the entire time. We had reserved our table in advance to enjoy the game, but because of the owner's behavior, we didn't even get to finish watching it. We didn't even finish our food or our drinks, yet we still paid our entire bill and left because we no longer felt welcome. As a fellow Mexican, and my african wife, it was especially disappointing to be treated this way. I left feeling disrespected, unwelcome, and deeply disappointed. No customer should be made to feel like they don't belong, especially when they're simply trying to enjoy a meal and are accompanied by a legitimate service animal. I hope the owner takes the time to understand the rights of customers who rely on service animals and treats every guest with dignity and respect. Based on our experience, we will not be returning and cannot recommend this restaurant. The owner is racist and I will make sure ADA knows about her read more

La Costa Restaurant - service dos Milo - Mexican Near Me - Burien, Washington

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Had an amazing time here celebrating a friend's birthday! The staff did a wonderful job accommodating our large group, especially with everyone moving around and mingling. They handled split checks effortlessly and remained friendly, attentive, and patient the entire time. The food was really good! I ordered the cochinita pibil, and while it wasn't my absolute favorite, it was still flavorful and very filling. The highlight of the night was definitely the mariachi band serenading my friend. It made the celebration extra special, created beautiful memories, and of course, some great photo opportunities! read more

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Best Mexican food in the state. Patron platter rocks as do the margaritas. Staff is amazing. read more

La Costa Restaurant - Patron platter - Mexican Near Me - Burien, Washington

I enjoyed meal here for lunch the other day. I appreciated the extensive lunch menu with most items ranging from 11.99-13.99. I also enjoyed the bean dip they bring out with the very mild salsa. The whole meal was very mildly flavored. Service was friendly and very fast. read more

I came to La Costa with my hubby for dinner at Mexican Night again tonight. We like the atmosphere here, and it feels like we're in Mexico. The staff at the restaurant are always friendly and have good service. My hubby chose Burrito and Chile Relleno from the combination menu. I chose Enchilada and Tostada from small combinations menu. All combinations served with rice and beans. Choice of chicken, grand beef, cheese or picadillo. I couldn't finish it every time, so I ordered a small combination, but they gave me a generous amount. We shared and compared flavors with each other. Simply easy taste. read more

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Not to be judged by its curb appeal, rather what's on your plate. The kitschy rambling interior will help put you in the mood and it will be a happy one after eating here! The menu is enormous as are the portions. The #12, Chili Relleno, Enchilada and Tostada filled a 14" dinner platter. I expected it to be delicious because the chips, sala and refried bean dip was excellent. Don't expect the usual canned refried beans, these are pork scented, silky and scrumptious! read more

La Costa Restaurant - #12 Enchilada, Tostada and Traditional Mexican Chile Relleno. - Mexican Near Me - Burien, Washington

Being a business that is starting, the service was great and the food was very good. I appreciated the attention of the waitstaff. There wasn't any other customers at the time,yet I hope it will change for them. read more

Most literally the blandest most non-appealing Mexican food in Burien. Not authentic super Tex-Mex greasy heavy and not even good to heat up the next day. The service is good, but I don't like the busyness and how crowded it is and have no idea why it's so popular read more

Good find in Burien for Mexican food. We arrived hungry so between the 2 of us, we ordered enough food for 4 ppl. Everything we ordered was delicious & came In Big portions! What we ordered: chicken mole- our Favorite, will definitely return for this! Chicken tortilla soup-was ok needed to add some salt Menudo- huge pieces of tripe! and finally, was deciding if I should get a taco salad or the Tostada. Went with the Tostada picadillo - HUGE! It was Perfect! It was like the best of both worlds...like a taco salad AND tostada with meat refried beans, LOTS of lettuce, sour cream & guac, Sooo Good!! read more

Love La Costa! The food is so fresh and tasty, the staff are so sweet and attentive, and it's so cute inside. Margaritas are great, Pescado Veracruzano, is delicious, all the chicken dishes are great. The spinach tamales are so cheesy and filling! read more

Just ok. The servers were great. The food not so much for me. You get your standard chips and salsa before dinner, they also include some beans. I found the beans to be bland. My husband got the taco and enchiladas combo. He seemed to enjoy it and ate his entire meal. I ordered the steak fajitas. Came with the rice and beans, which I already mentioned the beans were bland, the rice wasn't much better. The steak was cooked perfectly however, again, it was somewhat bland. The peppers and onions were totally tasteless. Nothing appeared to be seasoned. So basically I got a tasteless dish. We only came because we were meeting others here. Our first time and probably my last time. I only gave it a 3 star because my husband seemed to like it (he likes Taco Bell too, so take that into account!). I would have given this a 1.5 for food, 4 star for the servers. read more

- Food: 10/10 This is my families absolute favorite Mexican restaurant. Whenever anyone comes to visit, this is literally the first place we take them. My mom and grandma say that this is the best margarita they have ever had - and believe me - they've tried a lot of margaritas. We love coming here to watch sports and listen to great music. Love the mariachi band from Yakima that comes on Friday. - Service: 10/10 The sweetest people you will ever meet work here. It amazes me every. single. time. how fast the food comes out. read more

La Costa Restaurant - Best beans best chips best salsa BEST MARGARITAS IN THE UNITED STATES OF ANERICA - Mexican Near Me - Burien, Washington

Great food, great environment, priced rite, staff is very friendly, I plan on heading back soon

The food was fine. Upon picking up my order I ask for extra salsa. Was informed that they were $.50 each so I asked for 2. Assuming $1 plus tax. The girl range it up then said the total was 1.65 when I questioned it I was told that the extra was tax. I knew Seattle was expensive but I don't believe there is $.65 tax on a dollar. When I questioned the amount of tax. I was told that's what the machine says do you want them or not. So either they are misquoting the price or deliberately charging extra for take out of an item they give freely without charge if eating at the restaurant. I have frequented this restaurant often but know am disgusted with the way takeout orders are handled in read more

We had a friend suggest we try this place, as they claim this is a great place to get tacos and Mexican food in general. The tacos we ordered were good. It took a little bit of time to receive our order since it was around dinner time. We also didn't dine in, we ordered to-go. The restaurant is located in a plaza, so parking should not be an issue. read more

La Costa Restaurant - two bowls of food on a table - Mexican Near Me - Burien, Washington

Dirty looks from manager. Clearly didn't want to serve my family. My mom has nothing bad to say about much and she commented how little protein was in her entree. LaCosta ripped us off because of what's happening in politics. read more

Everything was amazing. The hostess was super awesome. The food was excellent and the live music in Friday was the best. It does get a little busy on Friday so get there early. Its so worth it. read more

I have come in several times, everything was great, to ight I ordered my dinner and drink, my drink came when I was halfway done eating, really made it hard to finish. The food was great but being told the machine was down and getting my drink halfway through the meal was disappointing. read more

Seeking great Mexican food, super large portions, and live entertainment? Look no further than La Costa (The Coast/Shore)! My boyfriend and I came here the first time for dinner after Yelping Mexican restaurants in Burien. When we first arrived, groups of people were lined out the door. When we got to the door, we were could hear loud laughter and conversations from all around the restaurant. The hostess greeted us and told us that while they did not have room in the dining area, they had room at the bar. Looking at the line waiting for a table in the main area, we opted for the bar and followed the hostess to a table at the bar. The menu has a huge selection including burritos, tacos, soups, salads, stews, fajitas, enchiladas- you name it, they've probably got it. The guy sitting at the adjacent table behind us told us we were in for a treat. Right after he said that, a mariachi band started playing over the loud conversations going on. They traveled from table to table, serenading and playing for each guest. Needless to say, it was nearly impossible to have a conversation. In the meantime, my boyfriend and I munched on the complimentary chips with salsa and bean dip brought to our table. After browsing through the menu, we ordered CHICKEN ENCHILADAS and MOLCAJETE (traditional chicken and beef stew). I've never had or seen molcajete on the menu before and so I decided to try something new since we weee there. We got our food within 15-20 minutes after ordering. The platters were absolutely MASSIVE and were basically the size of a party tray; I don't think I've ever had so much food from a Mexican restaurant before. My boyfriend was full from eating just the first CHICKEN ENCHILADA and still had another to go. The MOLCAJETE was decent with lots of pieces of meat and vegetables. The dish was mostly savory and a little tangy. I added a little hot sauce to it and it was perfect. The dish also came with a giant side of rice, cabbage salad, six tortillas, and beans. I could pass on the cabbage salad and the rice was a little dry, but all meal components were decent overall. Like my boyfriend, I struggled to get through my dish and ended up taking half or more of it home in a foil pie container stuffed to the brim. Service was okay; it took us a little while to flag down a server to get our bill, but it was to be expected with how busy and bustling this place was. Prices are a little higher than other Mexican restaurants in the area, but the portion sizes can't be beat here. Overall: 4/5 for food, 4/5 for atmosphere, 3/5 for service read more

La Costa Restaurant - Molcajete - Mexican Near Me - Burien, Washington

Amazing authentic Mexican food, right from the ranch of Mexico!!!! They got it right!!! Margaritas have to be the best in the state. Lidia, was a great an hospitable server, very attentive and loves her job I'm full and happy Thanks Lidia read more

Great customer service! Nice atmosphere. My first time here and it was delicious. They bring you chips and salsa and refried beans. Tasty flavorful and not super spicy. Ceviche tostada was great! Recommend adding Tapatío to it. I had the albondigas soup. Tasted soulful like my aunt made it for me. read more

I've been going to La Costa for many years. The ambiance is very lively. They make delicious margaritas. The food has gotten a little pricey over the years, but is still worth it. Plus, they offer some happy hour menu items, which is a good deal. And parking is free & very easy! read more

Food is authentic Mexican. One of the best I've had in Seattle/Burien! Giant portions and good price. Took my brother here while he was visiting and he loved it read more

This the best place for MX in the area. Really well done and the service is usually great

very delicious& excellent serve .Their strawberry & mango lemonade the best we've every have had. Bean dip is really good & avacodo dip so delicious & they give you plenty of food & always need a take out box . They already know us there & we get quick service . There always very busy. with large groups & celebrateing Happy Birthdays. They'll even come out when your almost done & sing & you also get a free desert . read more

The food here is absolutely delicious!! They start you with thick salty fresh chips, spicy salsa and warm beans. The decor is very traditional and we love that they have lots of parking and outdoor seating. We sat inside to enjoy the Mariachi band, that I think plays every Friday. I had the skinny scratch Margarita which I loved that it's fresh oranges and limes and not a pre-made sugar mix. (They have almost every kind you can think of) For our entrées we had Carne Asada and Crema al Pollo. The Carne was delicious, it has a very good cut of meat and for the first time in a long time, I didn't have to add salt to the meat (I do frequently at other places). It was seasoned to perfection. The Pollo was also filled with flavor, I could eat up all the sauce with the fresh tortillas, and the chicken was juicy and tender. We didn't have room for desert, but we did get a Margarita to go! Highly recommend this place, as you can see by the 1 picture I took, there was no time to take a quick pick of the food...it smelled so good I had to dive in! Muy Bien!!! read more

La Costa Restaurant - Cheers! - Mexican Near Me - Burien, Washington

The food is alway delicious and staff is always attentive!!! Also love they have plenty of parking!!!

This is the best Mexican in all of the greater Seattle area. Big portions, friendly staff and affordable. Highly recommend!

Perfect (American) Mexican Food. I do not mean that as a negative by any means, as it was so nice to have food that had flavor. The service by Efren was excellent. He was timely, and incredibly knowledgeable of the menu. My wife is vegetarian, and he was able to assist her in ordering correctly. The menu is huge, so it took some time to order our entrees. We started our experience with a perfectly balanced house margarita. It truly was one of the best overall margarita's I have ever had. The blend of sweetness and tartness is exactly what makes a margarita stand out. We also had the small nachos as an appetizer. So much cheese, with tomatoes and green onions. They were excellent. We each had the Enchilada Suiza. Oh my, so good. Mine was requested to be made with pork and my wife of course had it vegetarian style. The two corn tortillas are topped with a delicious green tomatillo sauce, melted jack cheese, sour cream, and onions. The accompanying beans and rice were also excellent they each had so much flavor. It was lively as we sat in the bar dining room. The music was fun, and we will definitely be back. read more

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First of all I would like to thank the team of the restaurant that stayed behind to accommodate us after hours Then I would like to thank to apologize for the way that the party was acting at he end of the night We made reservations for my nephews 21st birthday party, and it was a pleasant until the end when some of the of our party started to act up thank you for accommodating us was very appreciated. I made sure to ask everyone out that way we wouldn't have any further incident . Over all I'm glad that we chose the restaurant every time I go there the staff are very attentive Thank you for this special night for my nephew read more

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Been going to La Costa for 16 years...3-4 times a year. Never had a bad experience except for one time during the Covid mess, but almost every place was having issues during that time... My Girlfriend and I went there today, after shopping and dog washing..Chicken Mole for her, Chile Releno for me...great as usual. read more

TLDR: go, food service and drinks are all great! I was recommended this place from a coworker (in Hawaii) years ago when I first moved here. I always love the food and vibe. They have art for sale in the restrooms from a local artist. Bar area with about 8 seats at the rail. They go all out for cinco - we went yesterday early. Outdoor covered patio year round and a parking lot party on cinco de mayo. The service is always amazing, checking in enough without hovering. Total 10/10 read more

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Absolutely delish and the portions are ridiculously big. Music playing great margarita list . Worth it definitely read more

La Costa Restaurant - Chile verde - Mexican Near Me - Burien, Washington

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Love coming here, always a good dining experience and their food is greatly portioned as well as fairly priced. I also love their margaritas, that in itself is a good enough reason to return. There's pretty ample seating and clean, only thing is the paint could use some updating. Our server was attentive and friendly. I'm not sure what my fiancé got, some kind of chicken and I got the shredded chicken flautas which were delicious. Their menu is pretty extensive too so you'll be guaranteed to find something you like. read more

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I had a party of 10 to celebrate my birthday when I went to change the music on the jukebox that they have installed. I heard the manager say turn that shit down because it was hip-hop music. Mind you other music was playing previously at a loud level, when I addressed her, she was very nonchalant and unapologetic. The food is delicious but the customer service sucks read more

Such a nice place. Went yesterday for lunch and had lovely service by our waiter Jaimi. He was excellent. The food is nicely presented, flavorful, and not heavy and greasy. As vegans, we easily were able to find good choices, with attention to this by our waiter. Clean and cute, too! read more

Can't believe I haven't come in sooner! It's so cozy & vibrant inside & really great service! I only had margaritas & appetizer this first round but can't wait to bring my family back :) great prices & my drinks were off the chain good read more

Great food very authentic. My go to Mexican restaurant. Service is always good. Great ambience.

I love this restaurant! I don't go to Burien often, but when I do, this is an authentic Mexican restaurant with amazing staff! The food tastes like food I've had in Mexico, the staff is amazing and attentive! This is a staple in Burien for those who live or visit here. It's been here for years (from since I was a kid through even now! And I'm not afraid to admit I'm 30 now, so it's been here for a long time)! read more

La Costa Restaurant - Pollito de mole - Mexican Near Me - Burien, Washington