So I was driving back from Vegas when my stomach decided to tell me I was craving Mexican food. I think I was in the middle of nowhere at the time. I got on my handy dandy Yelp app, and found that while on the way back to home, I only had one bookmark for a Mexican place I wanted to try. Oh, hello La Costa, I remember reading Scott's thrilling review and decided to give you a try. Oh my. I wonder if it's possible to just say "ditto" to all of the above, but I suppose that would be lazy. You know what wasn't lazy? The service here. I'm dead serious. It was absolutely PERFECT. I had a PERFECT dining experience. 1. Hot chips, salsa, and beans to your table right when you sit down to munch on while pondering over the extensive menu. I appreciate them considering my hunger while ordering. 2. My water was always filled, and on a 90+ degree day outside, that's also very much appreciated. 3. The food. Not only extremely delicious and perfectly cooked, it came out faster than times I've waited in the drive-thru at Taco Bell. I had the Carne Asada, and my boyfriend had the number 17 combo, both delicious and satisfied our severe hunger from road tripping. 4. The dessert. Sopopillas. with honey and cinnamon. Holy schmagee. 5. Can I say the service again? I mean, their timing is wonderful, they are always present, but never overbearing. When I wanted a squeeze of lime, I was able to have someone attend to me literally two seconds after I thought of it. The check came soon after we completed the last bite of dessert. I always like it when I have the option of leaving when I want to, and not wait around forever just to receive my check. I would give this place 5 stars, but I did find the food to be a bit on the pricey side. It was delicious, and the service was excellent, so I'll definitely be back again. read more

Compared to all the other americanized Mexican restaurants scattered throughout the strip malls of our valley, La Costa is at the 78th percentile, just barely in the upper quartile, with a T-score of about 58. read more

La Costa Restaurant - Slightly above average - Mexican Near Me - Sandy, Utah

La Costa has everything you want in a Mexican restaurant. From the minute we walked in, everyone scrambled to be of assistance. We asked to sit outside--it was a perfectly temperate evening--and they promptly wiped down the tables so there was absolutely no dust. :) Nice touch. Staff was so on top of it. Water glasses always full. Waiter even smelled good. ;) The food was great. Piping hot plate, served quickly, refried beans all melty with the cheese on top all melty too. I got the #1 combo which was a shredded chicken enchilada (great enchilada sauce and cheese on top--so yummy) pork tamale (perfectly thick ground corn and super tender meat!) and shredded beef taco (also super-tender meat. Slow cooked perhaps?) The salsa that was served as the appetizer was really good. Big onion chunks and all. I went with my 2 kids and our bill was $18. (We just ordered a plate for my youngest--no meal of her own.) I was purposely trying to keep it low, we could have easily spent more, so it could have gotten pricey. There was not a bite of food left when we left the table. So I guess, my only criticism is that it could get expensive. I could have easily fed the 3 of us Mexican somewhere else for less, but the quality here made it worth it. read more

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Good Mexican food in Sandy? It's true, it's true! I ventured down here one Tuesday afternoon to meet up with my boyfriend and a couple of his co-workers. My first impression came from the chips and salsa (as it typically does in Mexican restaurant). The chips were warm and the salsa was delicious. They also brought out a bean dip, which was a nice change of pace. While the other three ordered the carnitas burrito, I decided to be a rebel and went for the shrimp fajitas. They had a nice flavor, and having carrots and mushrooms in there in addition to the usual onions and peppers was a nice touch. They could have given me a bit more guacamole, though. (I think I used all of it on my first tortilla, and it was not like I was applying it liberally). The Carnitas Trio all said their burritos were good, though not the best they ever had. (This somehow led to an argument about whether or not the pork in the Cafe Rio burritos is too sweet or not. We were divided 50-50.) The service was great: attentive without being pushy. I appreciated the guy refilling the water who asked us if we all wanted more of the free tequila. He was kind of awesome. I'd definitely come back. read more

I didnt think this place was good in the old spot and it's the same in the new. Place is big and clean with a nice bar. Chips and salsa and bean dip were the best thing I had. Lunch specials are cheap but so are the portions. You will not be taking any left overs here. My smothered enchilada lacked the smothered part. Rice was al dente and beans looked like from a can. Service was very friendly. read more

Great Authentic Mexican Food... My wife's family was in town and we were in the mood for some good Mexican food. I checked a few places and La Costa was the best reviewed. Now I know why. Its by far the best Mexican food I've had in Utah. You really can't go wrong with this place. P.S. They have out side dinning and now that the weather is great you have to sit outside. read more

Hadn't been here in a long time and came back for dinner on Saturday. It really hit the spot and was even better than I remembered. First of all, why doesn't every other Mexican restaurant have beans with their chips and salsa? That stuff is perfect. I could've (and almost did) fill up on it before the meal came. I got a shredded beef chimichanga and chile relleno, which were both pretty good. Large portion sizes, and the food came out relatively quickly. The service is always very friendly, and the restaurant is nice and clean. It's great food that was exactly what I was looking for, so I'll be headed back next time I'm hankering for some Mexican food. read more

They start everyone off with fresh tortilla chips, house made salsa and beans. Their menu has tons of options and everything is very authentic. I had the Carna Asada plate ($15), the wife had Chicken Tequitos($13), and my boy had the kids meal soft taco($5). All three meals were a ton of food, including rice and beans. All the food was absolutely delicious. None of us could think of one thing bad to say about the food. In addition to the food, the service was top notch. Chips and water as soon as we were seated followed by drink order. When drinks were dropped off food order was taken. Within 15 minutes of being seated our food was brought out. Although this was our first visit, I can not recommend this place enough. Every part of the visit made for an awesome night. We will be back very soon. read more

I try not to just throw out 5 stars to often but this place is deserving. A family owned business that started small across the street and has grown they have 2 locations now, a big part of the dinning experience is atmosphere I want to feel like I'm in freaking Cancun when I go out for Mexican food and they deliver with a resort like atmosphere, the food excellent friendly service have been going here 10 years now. read more

La Costa Restaurant - The two taco and enchillada combo was very goos very good - Mexican Near Me - Sandy, Utah

Yummy new hot spot for me! Waitress was nice and on task. My food came out just as I asked. The bean dip watch out you will fill up quick. The salsa is perfect. I ordered the 2 tacos with R/B and 1 side of my taco was A little bit soggy. I will be frequently flying here. read more

I came here last night for the first time. Kind of dinky looking but somehow still inviting. The drink menu is very vague. They don't list the different kind of margaritas (besides picking your type of tequila) or what kind of beers they have. They don't have Michelada's but they will put the spicy salt on the rim of your cup. The chips and salsa are very good. I like spice and they brought out spicy salsa and that was indeed spicy and delicious. I did like that they bring out refried beans with the chips and salsa also. My girlfriend got a strawberry margarita. It was yummy. My entree though. Disappointing...... This is what I ordered: Spinach & Black Bean Burrito Flour tortilla, spinach, black beans, sweet corn, mushrooms, sauce, melted jack cheese, lettuce and tomato $9.50 I don't recall anything but spinach, onions and black beans in the burrito. That was a bummer. Also, the burrito was smothered in enchilada sauce. Another bummer, i didn't want that. I a little over half of it as delivered and then just scooped out the insides of the burrito and ate it with my rice. I was looking for a refreshing veggie burrito and did not get it. I would stick to meat here. I tried my girlfriend's shredded beef taco and it was good. It's a dinky americanized mexican restaurant. They have their place. read more

Ok this was delicious. They accommodated our party of 17outside comfortably. I ordered the sangria because the waitress told me it had fresh fruit. She lied, it had one tiny orange slice and a couple canned cherries. My fiend ordered a delicious mojito and graciously traded me. They offered ample chips and fresh salsa. I ordered the fish tacos and was seriously impressed. The fish was fresh tasting, cooked to perfection, and was just barely seasoned. So yummy!!! Our waitress graciously charged each one of us separate checks. read more

I've been searching a long time for a Mexican restaurant with good service, and La Costa finally delivered! I met up with some friends for lunch. After Yelping for good Mexican we stumbled upon La Costa. There were only a couple of reviews, but they were positive, so we decided to give it a shot. The location - La Costa is located in a newly-renovated strip mall off of 9400 S. in Sandy. There's more than enough parking, and the building is very accessible. The inside and outside of the building look great. The dining area is very spacious and clean. There's an outside patio that I'm looking forward to trying this summer. The service - was exceptional! The server had great recommendations, took our order promptly, and checked on us regularly. The staff worked together to ensure that no water was empty, and that dishes were cleared. The food - was above average. I ordered the pork burrito. It was good, but not great. As the last Yelper mentioned, the pork was a little dry. The portions were big. This is the kind of place that a to-go box comes standard with every meal. I recommend this place to anybody looking for a nice sit down Mexican joint with good service and a hungry appetite. read more

I'm probably being generous with the 3 stars I'm giving this place. Reading other reviews it seems most people love it here. The waiter was nice, just never around. I ordered two enchiladas with ground beef. One was, the other was chicken. I would have told the waiter but he never returned during the meal. No drink refills, no "how is everything ", nothing. The food was good and came out literally in minutes, which was amazing. It's just that attention to detail that makes the difference. I didn't give it a 1 star because this can happen anywhere but being a waiter should mean you actually check on the table once in a while. read more

I was torn between three and four stars. I ultimately gave it a three because food does trump all. I'll preface this by stating I love Mexican food. In my mind there are two categories, taquerias and traditional restaurants (also referred to as cantinas). This is obviously a restaurant, I judge Mexican restaurants a few ways: 1. Salsa - It was fresh and homemade but too runny and not spicy enough. - 3 stars 2. Smothered burrito w/ Chile Verde - I got the carnitas smothered burrito and although it was packed with meat, the carnitas were too dry. - 3 stars 3. Service - 5 stars 4. Margarita - TBA Bottom line: I really liked the service. They brought salsa, hot beans, and hot chips to the table when we sat down. Got the bill to us quickly and were on top of how we were doing. The food is the most important which was just above average. Had I tried their "Perfect Margarita", that could have bumped it to a 4 star. read more

I travel a lot and consequently have been to many Mexican restaurants. So let me be specific here. I got the steak fajitas. At many restaurants the steak can be tough as rubber. This was very tender. Also at many Mexican restaurants the seasoning can be bland or over seasoned. This dish was perfect. A lot of times at other restaurants the serving plates are cold and therefore the rice and beans are also barely warm. These plates were very hot and the beans and rice stayed hot throughout the meal. The salsa I was exceptional. I don't know why this restaurant is rated only 3.5 stars. It should be five stars easily. read more

We decided to eat here because of the good reviews on Yelp. We had trouble finding the address due to it's strip mall location. The food was good and the restaurant was kid friendly! The server did get my order wrong, I asked for the Chille Verde and he brought me the Chille verde burito and I wanted the dinner plate. He quickly fixed the mistake but should have made sure what Chille verde was wanted. Great food! read more

La Costa Restaurant - Kid Friendly - Mexican Near Me - Sandy, Utah

My husband and I ate at La Costa one hour ago and are both "run to the bathroom" sick. I don't know if it was the guacamole, fish tacos, or spinach enchilada because we shared everything, but SOMETHING had an adverse effect on us. NEVER EVER going back!! read more

Those chips... That salsa... They do this bean dip that you'll want to ask for a spoon and eat it like soup! They'll bring you all you can eat. Carnitas is my favorite. The daily lunch specials can't be beat. What a success story! Benito started out years ago across the street in this humble, little, awkward space in the "Sandy Mall." They've since moved into a new and much improved location. You don't see as many of the same old faces you once saw. Service isn't nearly as warm and friendly. Quality and consistency is slowly becoming a vestige of the "good old days." The cost of those free chips, salsa and bean dip have been considerably padded into the entrées. I don't go here any more. Neither do some of my colleagues. Call it a silent protest. Perhaps it's nostalgia. A longing for a glint of recognition in the eye of the servers or bus persons. Maybe it's a judgmental expectation that they could give more back to the community that's made them what they are. read more

Stay away. Worst Mexican in SLC. Soup and the chicken fajitas sucked and my server asked me if I needed change on 37$ while paying with a 100$ bill? Of course I need change, I'd also like a server who can speak English. read more

Summary: - Good food - Mediocre service Explanation: I usually love coming to La Costa, but today might have been one of those few sour times, so take this review for what it's worth. Food was good as usual, but our service was mediocre. It's a Mexican restaurant that, for the most part, hires Mexican workers (which is probably a good idea). But they can be hard to understand sometimes, and today was one of those times. I asked our server to repeat the choices of meat for my burrito, and he rolled his eyes at me and sighed like I was hard of hearing. I want to give this experience a 2-star review, but I'll give our server the benefit of the doubt (he was probably having a bad day since he had to work on Labor Day). I will return to this place, but the employees need to understand that there will be times where they have to repeat themselves due to their accent. read more

We followed a recommendation and decided to give La Costa a try. The wait was a good sign to know this is a popular place. We only waited 15 minutes and the chips with homemade salsa and refried beans to dip were awesome. Our server Benito was great he recommended a combo plate with homemade tamale, beef taco, and enchilada along with beans and rice. It was so much food and was really good. This is a place I will visit again. read more

La Costa Restaurant - Mexican Near Me - Sandy, Utah

Consistently good service with cheerful, friendly wait staff. The food is great as well. They are known for their Carne Asada and it is truly delicious. We eat at La Costa on a regular basis and we always leave happy. read more

This use to be our family's favorite Mexican restaurant for years. Unfortunately, the last few times we have be there the prices went up and the quality went way down. We order a chimichanga and all you get is meat In a tortilla that your not sure if it's been deep fried. No lettuce, tomato, sour cream or guacamole that use to come with it. It was awful. Sadly, we won't be returning! read more

Our favorite Mexican restaurant. Cheap, really delicious Mexican food, and great service. Oh god, I can eat their chip and the bean dipping sauce all day long (maybe that explains how i gained weight. Lol). It is just so good! We are kind boring here because we only order enchiladas everytime we ate there. Also we do love their flan dessert. Because it is not the typical sweet sweet and heavy flan to me. The service is always great here. read more

Love the food. The beans are excellent. Usually my favorite dish is street tacos but I really enjoyed the chili relleno and the tortilla soup. I dropped a star because service was very slow the last 3 times I've gone. Hope next time improves read more

Been here a couple of times now and it's consistantly good. The first time, I had the shrimp and this last time the spinach enchilada. The chips and salsa are hands down some of the best. I love the smokiness of the salsa and those beans are good too. I usually mix them. Minus one star for the one creepy waiter dude who kept staring. Eeewww read more

Food is decent, but really nothing to go out of your way for. The menu is pretty generic and nothing that really catches the eye. It's just your regular old sit down Mexican American restaurant. However, the service is great (both friendly and quick). End of the day, I would try something else if I were you. read more

Excellent Mexican restaurant! While visiting my husband's family for the holidays, my dad and I decided to keep our Mexican tradition of tamales on Christmas Eve alive! I called them up at 6pm to see if they were still open and they said they would be open until 7, and yes, they did serve tamales! Being a Los Angeles native I was a little apprehensive about Mexican food in Utah, but they really delivered up some delicious tamales! The service was also excellent, the salsa and chips quite good, and the ambiance was nice. Menu prices were average for a Mexican restaurant. Will definitely be returning again! Thanks La Costa for helping us keep holiday tradition alive! read more

We had reservations and were quickly seated with chips and salsa but went downhill from there. Probably 30 mins until anyone came to the table. In fact my husband had to bring it to the manager attention. I ordered a chicken enchiladas which was cold and lacking chicken. Terrible food and service. Will not go back. read more

Well going out with co workers had sounded like a good idea but coming here just ruined the whole experience. From the get go the staff has proven that incompetence can be a lifestyle. We chose to eat at the bar big mistake! Seeing how it is the center of the incompetence universe here. No service no drinks crap food when it's finally brought to us. I would not recommend this establishment to my worst enemy. Giving one star because a negative is not allowed!! read more

La Costa Restaurant - This place sucks giant hairy @&&$)) - Mexican Near Me - Sandy, Utah

Ya know, I actually really liked this place and I'm kind of a Mexican food snob. I had the chili rellenos and chimichanga combo. Rice and beans were pretty standard. The salsa and chips were fantastic. Very flavorful salsa - I do LOVE onions though. The bean dip is pretty much a mild refried bean dish, but hey ... it's free, so I'm all for it. Pretty busy lunch crowd, but the server kept up. Not going to fault them for that, because the meal was quality. Try this place. read more

I've tried a lot of Mexican restaurants in the area. This one is pretty good. I LOVE their pomegranate margaritas. I've been three times so far, and this time I got a bowl of chicken tortilla soup.. it was very very salty. I ate a few bites and tried to not get much broth, but the chicken tasted so salty too. I didn't want to take another bite. Would not recommend the chicken tortilla soup. read more

My first time there I had the shredded beef enchiladas. They where wonderful. Our server Miguel, was very attentive and the service there was great all around. Will Definitely be going back. read more

Not THE best Mexican I've ever had, but pretty good especially for the area. The salsa is very good as well as bean dip that comes out first. It's probably our main go to for Mexican on a regular night. Service is always great! Prices are about average, $12-16 for an entree. read more

La Costa Restaurant - Pork taquitos. Really good - Mexican Near Me - Sandy, Utah

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Everyone seems to love this place. I don't get the hype. The salsa tastes like pure onions & the bean dip has no flavor. The only decent hot sauce is in a bottle. Honestly if a Mexican restaurant doesn't have an amazing fresh salsa, the rest of the food doesn't matter. Just my 2cents. I've mostly enjoyed all of the entrees I've tried, but it all tastes so boring. I guess lack of flavor & WAY too much onion in their gross salsa is how I'd sum it up. read more

Mediocre to say the least. Salsa was yikes, too much onion and cilantro. Free chips were flour based. Taquitos were overly fried. Will not be back. read more

First time and I will definitely come back. Very very fast lunch service. Flavor is very balanced. Chips salsa and refried beans

Please don't waste your money here. Absolutely HORRIBLE. First we were the only ones there... First sign. We were seated. No menus...nothing. Had to ask for a freaking menu!? The food was the worst. My daughter's nachos came out with burnt chips, canned meat and hard cheese. The flies were horrible, as if we were at an outdoor picnic. No refills on water. Ugh... I'm angry that places like this exist. Even with covid...c'mon! No excuse for this kind of restaurant. read more

More like 2.5ish. It's not bad. Very over priced for the quality and quantity of food though. The highlight of the meal was actually the beer. I was seriously impressed with this 22 ounce Lager called Baja that I hadn't tried previously. It came in a ridiculously tall and skinny stein, were talking the Manute Bol of steins here. I got the burrito and enchilada combo which were par in flavor and in portions. read more