I would highly recommend the sweet pork salad. I get it almost every time I come here and it's amazing and great quality every time. I would also recommend their grilled chicken soup. Usually you wouldn't except soup from a Mexican based chain restaurant, but it's low in calories, filling, and delicious. The service is great, and it's never really busy, which in my opinion is extremely nice and so much better than disgusting cafe rio.
(5)
Katie O.
Here now. Was ok. Nothing great. Little bland on my meal. The problem was the staff was not polite at all. The restaurant has a total of 3 patrons here... Not busy at all. Maybe they are having a bad day? I'll stick with Cafe Rio myself. Busy but far more tasty
(3)
Zack B.
Poor customer service. Tables are dirty. No steak and no resolve. I won't be coming back.
(2)
Mike O.
Saturday, April 26th. 2:30PM. My 14-year-old is gluten intolerant, the rest of us aren't. She's really limited on what she can and will eat. A chicken salad from Costa Vida with their raspberry chipotle dressing works well for her and she eats it often. When you request a gluten-free salad, Costa Vida goes out of their way to avoid cross-contamination. It means a lot to gluten-sensitive people. My 17-year-old and I wanted Smashburger. We had a narrow window of time as my youngest was at Juan Diego for a dance competition. I gave my daughter my card and dropped her off to eat alone. Felt bad but My oldest and I weren't in the mood for Costa Vida. When I came back, my 14-year-old said that when she asked for a gluten-free salad, the server was super put out and made the most skimpy, pathetic salad she has ever had. Other salads before and after her's had generous portions and looked great. If you're going to have gluten-free menu items on your menu, you shouldn't be put out when asked to make one. Moreover, sticking it to a 14-year-old, knowing you can get away with it because there isn't an adult nearby is really lousy! Had I had time when I picked her up, I would have gone in to speak with a manager. We're regulars at the East Sandy location but only by virtue of my 14-year-old's condition and silly palette. Otherwise, I'd never go back to this lame-ass place again.
(1)
Christian M.
Not sure why this chain even exists. It is a poor quality knock off of Cafe Rio. And Cafe Rio isn't that great either.
(1)
Bradley D.
I highly recommend the sweet pork burrito. I know I'll be back for another generous helping. The guacamole was awesome and the service was fast with lots of smiles. The surfing videos were a real plus.
(5)
E H.
I ordered the steak burrito and shredded beef smothered. It was great and fresh tasting. I think this is the only one open on Sunday.
(5)
Gifford L.
Costa Vida has good food and a nice ambiance with the whole beach coastal theme. Prices are good for the amount and quality of the food. Like all knock off's its not quiet as good as the original but the cost is a little lower. I think.
(3)
Morgan B.
I always try and defend Costa Vida against Cafe Rio lovers when they say that it is not as good. I never had a bad experience with the Costa Vida in Cedar City so I decided to go here for dinner tonight. I got the pork salad. It had barely any meat on it. You could say it had barely anything on it at all. My mom got the pork enchiladas which also had barely any meat, her black beans were bland (I think black beans are always bland but "whatever you say, Mom") and her tortillas were undercooked. I can't keep defending you Costa Vida if you don't automatically assume I want Guacamole on my salad.
(2)
Lina R.
The food is good. The service was fast and the staff friendly. They didn't have that many workers there, but I was in, out, and on my way.
(5)
Lisa L.
The Sunday crew is lacking people skills. My mom, brother, and daughter chose this place to have lunch after a movie. We were going to go to Noodles, but thought it would be fun to try something different. My mom and I got the Sunday special, which is a.choice of any of the daily specials. We chose the small mango chicken salad. First, I didn't get any mango in my salad, not the end of the world. After reviewing my receipt I noticed they charged me for the regular price. I asked, kindly,if I could get a refund on the difference. The lady said no, and I should have said that I wanted the special. I was surprised and went to finish my food. I went up again after eating and asked a different employee. She said some people don't want to pay the special price. What? I did. This is trickery! She rudely handed me two dollars and walked away. Hey, you made the mistake, not me. I should have gone to Noodles! What a joke. By the way, the food was okay. Nothing special. I will never go back due to the poor customer service.
I really like costa vida because they have the option to get a small or regular salad. The small salads are perfect and I feel like I don't waste any food.
Takes Reservations : No Delivery : No Take-out : Yes Accepts Credit Cards : Yes Bike Parking : No Good for Kids : Yes Good for Groups : Yes Attire : Casual Ambience : Casual Noise Level : Average Alcohol : No Outdoor Seating : Yes Wi-Fi : No Has TV : Yes Waiter Service : No Caters : Yes
If you enjoy Taco Tuesday, then you have officially fallen in love with the Mexican Food. The main grain of Mexican cuisine is maize. Also known as corn, maize is grown for the past 9000 years after the crop was discovered by the people in Mayan civilization. Mexican empire flourished when they started growing beans, tomatoes, chili pepper, sweet potato and cactus. Till this date these ingredients are used in cooking authentic Mexican dishes and drinks.
Great use of spices, fresh chili pepper dishes like fajitas, tortilla chips, corn chips, salsa, chimichangas, burritos, nachos and quesadillas are invented in America. But when you are looking for authentic Mexican food then you must find a restaurant in the city that serves Rajas con Queso, Garbanzo in a Guajillo Chile Sauce, Pork Filled Chiles Rellenos, Chiles en Nogada, Molcajete Salsa, Pico de Gallo and Frijoles de la Olla. An eye-opening fact – Mexican don't like their food hot. They use fresh chili and other spices to create a flavor that lingers in your mouth.
Mexican food is great for those who are Gluten Intolerant as they use Corn instead of wheat in most of their dishes. Also, you can easily find many beans based Mexican dishes. Another dish which didn't get similar glory as tacos or nachos is the Mexican hot chocolate. If you love something hot on a chilly day, then go for Mexican Hot Chocolate. On merry days, you can enjoy the authentic Mexican Drinks like Tequila, Mezcal, Tecuí, Sotol, Bacanora, Charanda, Posh O Pox, Puebla and Pulque. Mexican Cuisine is for people who enjoy strong drinks and hearty meals.
Aphton M.
I would highly recommend the sweet pork salad. I get it almost every time I come here and it's amazing and great quality every time. I would also recommend their grilled chicken soup. Usually you wouldn't except soup from a Mexican based chain restaurant, but it's low in calories, filling, and delicious. The service is great, and it's never really busy, which in my opinion is extremely nice and so much better than disgusting cafe rio.
(5)Katie O.
Here now. Was ok. Nothing great. Little bland on my meal. The problem was the staff was not polite at all. The restaurant has a total of 3 patrons here... Not busy at all. Maybe they are having a bad day? I'll stick with Cafe Rio myself. Busy but far more tasty
(3)Zack B.
Poor customer service. Tables are dirty. No steak and no resolve. I won't be coming back.
(2)Mike O.
Saturday, April 26th. 2:30PM. My 14-year-old is gluten intolerant, the rest of us aren't. She's really limited on what she can and will eat. A chicken salad from Costa Vida with their raspberry chipotle dressing works well for her and she eats it often. When you request a gluten-free salad, Costa Vida goes out of their way to avoid cross-contamination. It means a lot to gluten-sensitive people. My 17-year-old and I wanted Smashburger. We had a narrow window of time as my youngest was at Juan Diego for a dance competition. I gave my daughter my card and dropped her off to eat alone. Felt bad but My oldest and I weren't in the mood for Costa Vida. When I came back, my 14-year-old said that when she asked for a gluten-free salad, the server was super put out and made the most skimpy, pathetic salad she has ever had. Other salads before and after her's had generous portions and looked great. If you're going to have gluten-free menu items on your menu, you shouldn't be put out when asked to make one. Moreover, sticking it to a 14-year-old, knowing you can get away with it because there isn't an adult nearby is really lousy! Had I had time when I picked her up, I would have gone in to speak with a manager. We're regulars at the East Sandy location but only by virtue of my 14-year-old's condition and silly palette. Otherwise, I'd never go back to this lame-ass place again.
(1)Christian M.
Not sure why this chain even exists. It is a poor quality knock off of Cafe Rio. And Cafe Rio isn't that great either.
(1)Bradley D.
I highly recommend the sweet pork burrito. I know I'll be back for another generous helping. The guacamole was awesome and the service was fast with lots of smiles. The surfing videos were a real plus.
(5)E H.
I ordered the steak burrito and shredded beef smothered. It was great and fresh tasting. I think this is the only one open on Sunday.
(5)Gifford L.
Costa Vida has good food and a nice ambiance with the whole beach coastal theme. Prices are good for the amount and quality of the food. Like all knock off's its not quiet as good as the original but the cost is a little lower. I think.
(3)Morgan B.
I always try and defend Costa Vida against Cafe Rio lovers when they say that it is not as good. I never had a bad experience with the Costa Vida in Cedar City so I decided to go here for dinner tonight. I got the pork salad. It had barely any meat on it. You could say it had barely anything on it at all. My mom got the pork enchiladas which also had barely any meat, her black beans were bland (I think black beans are always bland but "whatever you say, Mom") and her tortillas were undercooked. I can't keep defending you Costa Vida if you don't automatically assume I want Guacamole on my salad.
(2)Lina R.
The food is good. The service was fast and the staff friendly. They didn't have that many workers there, but I was in, out, and on my way.
(5)Lisa L.
The Sunday crew is lacking people skills. My mom, brother, and daughter chose this place to have lunch after a movie. We were going to go to Noodles, but thought it would be fun to try something different. My mom and I got the Sunday special, which is a.choice of any of the daily specials. We chose the small mango chicken salad. First, I didn't get any mango in my salad, not the end of the world. After reviewing my receipt I noticed they charged me for the regular price. I asked, kindly,if I could get a refund on the difference. The lady said no, and I should have said that I wanted the special. I was surprised and went to finish my food. I went up again after eating and asked a different employee. She said some people don't want to pay the special price. What? I did. This is trickery! She rudely handed me two dollars and walked away. Hey, you made the mistake, not me. I should have gone to Noodles! What a joke. By the way, the food was okay. Nothing special. I will never go back due to the poor customer service.
(1)A M.
They were average. The place is clean but the service was a little slow this day. In comparison with Café Rio, it is a sad copy, Rio is much better. This place is okay if you do not have a Café Rio near you. Not awful.
(3)Shauna S.
I really like costa vida because they have the option to get a small or regular salad. The small salads are perfect and I feel like I don't waste any food.
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