I like the consistency at Costa Vida. It had been a couple months since we last ate there but the grilled steak burrito and grilled chicken salad were as we remembered. Time in line wasn't bad - about 8 mins from walking in the restaurant, we were headed back home with our meals. Decent timing for 4:45pm on a Saturday. The counter staff was efficient, friendly and glad to repeat if we didn't hear their questions in the slightly noisy atmosphere of a 1/3 full dining area. read more

Costa Vida - Grilled steak wet burrito- husband couldn't finish it all. - Mexican Near Me - Cedar City, Utah

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I used to be a regular at this location. But I felt it wasn't the same. After many months I decided to give it a try again. I regret that decision as now I know it isn't in my mind that this location has declined. First Mercedes was rude and very nit pleasant to interact with. Secondly, my chicken burrito was disgusting. The chicken was burnt. I tried to just eat the rice and the black beans must've been in that pot heating for over a week. The good news is I left no longer hungry without consuming the calories of what I ordered. Finally they have definitely replaced the seating since I was there previously. Clearly the choice was to cram absolutely the most seating in the tiniest room. Unfortunately the seating is so close that either I sit where people are attempting to walk or I rub my rear end across the neighbors table as I try and access the back seating. Most of the tables were dirty so obviously the plan is disgusting dining. I do not plan to be back and there are so many other choices that don't give me attitude, burnt food and seating that is ridiculously to close. read more

Costa vida made my belly happy I was ganna make a before and after of my plate of food but I did not have enough time to take the before photo because all the food was in my belly read more

Costa Vida - After - Mexican Near Me - Cedar City, Utah

Chipotle style eatery. Large portions, decent food and reasonable pricing with "summer specials" such as combos like a burrito and drink for $8. I recommend the sweet pork as a good protein choice. read more

Best tortilla I've ever had and ever will had. I don't know why they hit so hard but they do. I got an extra 4 tortillas on the side because they're so good. My dad owned a costa vida when I was young and just walking inside was a gust of nostalgia. Those tortillas tho so amazing. The steak was also great. I'm glad the workers didn't get mad at me for getting a million tortillas. The girl who was serving me told me that asking for extra tortillas is very common. Which means that the world also knows about these tortillas read more

I had the taco trio. Delicious! Steak, chicken and shrimp and 3 different salsas. The mango salsa was perfect with the shrimp taco.

40 minutes in the drive through so get a sweet pork quesadilla. They give us a quesadilla with this much sweet pork! Such a rip off. It's a cheese quesadilla with a couple specs of pork. Not impressed. read more

Costa Vida - Sweet pork quesadillas with almost no sweet pork at all. - Mexican Near Me - Cedar City, Utah

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A long black hair was cooked into my quesadilla, not appetizing to eat late at night on a road trip when I was starving.

The dining area was disgusting. Place clearly hasn't been cleaned all day. Rice was all over the floor, tables were a mess, there was a huge clump of hair on the floor. Drink fountain was completely empty. I could go on... This place just doesn't learn and the manager clearly doesn't care at all... read more

Costa Vida - Tables and dirty floor - Mexican Near Me - Cedar City, Utah

We drove from Las Vegas on our way to Brian head. We had other choices/ ie; chipotle, Café, Rio, etc. but we chose Costa Vida . Place was extremely busy. I ordered the kids meal enchilada. I asked for chicken. She looked at me annoyed and said "we are out". There was hardly any meat that I ordered in the enchilada. My husband's salad had one spoonful of pork when he also wanted chicken. We are paying for the meal and we expect a considerable portion of protein not one spoonful. Then they forgot my churro. When we checked out I told the girl "I ordered chicken but you were out" and she said. Oh, I'm so sorry. We had a big catering order. At least she was nice about it. But if you have a big catering order knowing you're gonna be slammed on a Saturday, management should be prepared with extra food. We will be going to chipotle moving forward where they give a decent portion of protein. read more

Food was good but the amount of meat they put on there quesadillas is ridiculously small.

Did a drive thru order great customer service and food was really good I will go again

What on earth is happening at our Codta Vida?!? ‍Last time they forgot part of my order and it was never credited to my card (Thanks for replacing it today ) Today was unbelievable! I ordered through the app-no problem. Told me to pick up at 3:05. I responded to the text that I was on my way and then things went sideways! Arrived 3:08. Order not ready. No one on the frontline and it was a mess! Told my order (btw I was the only customer in store or drive thru) was being prepared in the back. Ok, but why isn't it done? I smiled and waited patiently for what normally takes about 90 seconds to prep (kids enchilada meal) Noticed the tortillas were sitting out on the work bench (which must've been why mine was stone cold and dry when I ate it). Asked the manager to replace my missing item from last time and he told the kid to make it-omg that was the worst cinnamon tortilla ever my dog refused to eat it too‍ My order was finally done-the guy was awesome thus the two stars. I mention my cinnamon tortilla was missing. He apologized. Didn't realize the other was a replacement. Interesting enough, the one he prepped minutes later was exactly as expected. Then asked about strawberry limonada-strawberries didn't come in on truck. Oh well. By this time there's actually a line of people but no one at the counter ‍ I go to fill my cup with limonada and it's out. Now I have to wait until someone shows up again. Same great guy fills my drink from drive thru fountain. But now there are no lids for my cup. I give up and return to my car. It's 3:28. How does a tiny grab and go order with no other customers take 6 + employees 20 minutes? The new franchise owner needs to get his act together and quit ruining our Costa Vida. BTW-no one wants to here you yelling at your employees. Looked like you were going to pop the blood vessel in your forehead. Dude, take a step back and breathe. Dulce we need you back! read more

I love this place. But I'm so upset with my order. You know that feeling when you get your food...you're going to go home, get high, and enjoy a burrito? Well, I don't. Can't relate today! Instead, I got a quesadilla. And I'm upset about that because I don't like cheese. And guess what? One of the main ingredients for a quesadilla is cheese. So now I'm high, at home, alone, with nothing to eat but disappointment. I'm giving 3 stars because I asked for lots of ice in my Dr. Pepper and they provided that accurately and I should've double checked. I also cannot go back and get a new one because I live up in Brian Head and cannot justify the 45 minute drive down there. *sigh* How can this be avoided in the future? Take a second and check to make sure what you got was what you ordered. I guess my bad for assuming I would get what I ordered. :( I will be back though because that sweet pork be bussin. read more

Costa Vida - "What's in this photo" Yelp asks. "Not a burrito" I say. - Mexican Near Me - Cedar City, Utah

This place was so busy long line when we went to pick up. The food was ready at the time they said. So recommend their food! Portions were great and tasted fresh. Their Raspberry chicken and shredded beef burritos were tasty. The place looked nice and the fact they had a separate pick up area was a plus. Wish they had one in our neck of the woods! read more

Costa Vida has impressed me beyond what I was expecting. I haven't been to this chain before, but had heard a lot about them. I admit I adore Cafe Rio(a very similar type spot) but Costa Vida can stand its own. I wanted to particularly acknowledge Jaden and Dalyn, and Abe. These three staff members went above and beyond to provide quality service, the restaurant was also very clean and well-kept, and the experience was very pleasurable. It makes me want to come back again. Things they do well: treat their customers with care, are attentive to the order, provide lots of knowledgeable suggestions, and are sensitive to the customer experience as a whole. They also have nice parking available. The food is tasty I would say they have a string in the marination of their meats. I highly recommend trying the steak they offer. Things they could work on: they could be a little bit speedier. read more

Costa Vida - Mexican Near Me - Cedar City, Utah

Very kind staff! While I was there they took time to confirm my choices and quickly put my meal together with attention to detail. The restroom facilities are also well kept. I recommend this Costa Vida over the Cafe Rio in the area! read more

Not sure what all the bad reviews are for. The staff is very friendly, I got everything i asked for, no shortage of food, my salad is actually HUGE, they put a homemade tortilla on the bottom. The drive through is long and it's not the type of place I'd advise going through a drive through with. It's like a Mexican chipotle, but bigger and better, they have white meat chicken and employees are sweethearts. Did I say the salad is HUGE? read more

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Costa vida is one of my favorite places to eat. We got there on a Saturday night at 6. So of course we expect it to be busy but usually they are pretty quick. The line was long & the workers seemed in no way eager to help the line move faster. By the time we were able to order our food. The salad was looking a little sad. They forgot the queso on our nacho. We tried to order an item clearly stated on their menu & sign that they said their location doesn't make. Then when my nacho was done. The worker continued to help the people behind me & they were able to get their food & pay. While my food just sat there. Overall the people were nice & were clearly trying to do their best. The food was fine. But I definitely wouldn't recommend this location to anyone passing by. read more

Well... I thought I had experienced bad Costa vida but this one takes the cake! Rotten lettuce on all the salads, not like one bad piece but the whole thing!! The smallest portion I've ever seen of burnt rice, dry nasty pulled pork that looked different than I've ever seen before, and empty horchata containers with no effort to refill them. I have teenagers that usually beg me to buy them 2 items and they eat every bite. Nobody finished their meal, not a single person. Everyone said it was gross and nobody wanted to eat it. A manager of some kind was sitting in the dining room doing a training and heard us talking about how gross it was but made no effort to fix it. We love Costa vida, it's our go-to restaurant but this was a horrible awful experience and if it were my first experience you better believe I would never go back. read more

Of all the times I've been through the drive-thru or ordered pickup at this location, I have never once gotten exactly what I ordered. Every. Single. Time. there's one or more things that are incorrect. Ordered a large nacho, received a small. Ordered a kids quesadilla, received a chicken taco. I truly don't understand how, as one of two people in the drive-thru line, I still don't receive what I ordered? On the off chance I do receive what I ordered (rare, at best), the food is extremely hit or miss. Chicken burnt, salad limp or very little lettuce, etc. Would not recommend this location and I'm fed up enough to never go back. read more

Chicken is always fatty and gross. They are unable to fulfill the orders they take online because it is terribly managed.

I wish this place existed where I live in California. It reminds me of a Chipotle but better. They have more options than just burritos and tacos. The ingredients are fresh, the lines to order move quickly and the employees are very friendly. They were very knowledgeable and answered any questions I had. read more

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We have been here a few times. Most recently last night. My daughter wanted to eat here for her birthday. So we had 10 people in our group. They were quick to get our orders. They continuously wiped tables and kept the floor clean. They were even nice enough to let us bring in a birthday cake and eat it there! The only bad thing is the horchata.. it's too watered down. It would be better with out the cinnamon... Of course I am spoiled in having Mexican friends who know how to make it the traditional way. I would recommend this location! read more

First and last time trying this place, bad experience. Customer service was reasonable. For $27 some meat in your big fat hand held burrito, all rice and beans and a hint of chicken and the other pork. Drive thru, the food was definitely fresh we can at least say. Do not recommend. read more

Excellent good Perfect prices Authentic and full of flavor We tried salads, tacos, burritos, enchiladas, nachos, and dessert!!!!! Nothing was left behind! The personal attention they pay to their fresh toppings dressings and sauces, is top notch. Way better then any other chipotle cafe Rio etc.... The female managers we encountered were attentive and professional at all times . The best sweet pork, nachos, home made tortillas !!!! Yum yum yum read more

Honestly, just disgusting. Ordered 2 tacos and a coke at the drive up. Tacos were soggy/slimy w/ nasty lettuce and they gave me a Diet Coke. Thank goodness I pulled into their parking lot to eat! No thanks! read more

cost is great, food is super good, staff are super friendly and accommodating. what more could you ask for?

Been seeing the commercials for the chili verde burrito and my wife and I were like, "let's go to costa verde drive through"to avoid the plague. We ordered the pork chili verde burrito and the sweet pork salad. We get home and ripped off the lids and dove into the food. The first couple of bites of the burrito and salad were fabulous and then very quickly we discovered we were eating just beans and rice! Absolutely ridiculous! We didn't pay $20 for beans and rice. Where's the PORK!!!! We"ll have to be dragged to costa Vida to ever go again! read more

I have been many times previously but it was to the other location. I had not been in the new place which is just a few yards from the old one. We went in on a Friday evening at about 6:30. The place was packed. We got in line. You order cafeteria style. They make your order right in front of you. I ordered the Friday special which was the grilled chicken burrito. They now cover all of the items with a variety of sauces that you choose from. It also came with a drink. All for 7.99. Great deal. It was very good and tasty. They chicken was for the most part moist and full of flavor. While there we saw many local neighborhood friends. I would recommend this to anyone. It's a good location which is clean and bright. The food was good and quick. read more

I've been here a few times and have opted to go through the drive-through this time. The drive-through is extremely extremely slow. You need at least 30 minutes or more to get an order through the drive-through. The food is good, service is slow. **Update!! Drive through is the slowest in town! 35 min wait!!! Be careful, once you are in line you can't get out. There are no exits you're surrounded by cement barriers. Once you commit you commit. read more

Costa Vida - Slow drive-through - Mexican Near Me - Cedar City, Utah

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I ordered a sweet pork quesadilla, which has no flavor, no sauce, and only half of the quesadilla has actual meat on it! This place of is usually really good, but lately they've been half doing everything, very disappointed. read more

The food is good but the service is awful. I waited in the drive through for 45 mins to get the window and them not even have the food I ordered. Not worth the wait or hassle. Waiting for that long to be told no I'm your food read more

Great food. Love the different options. Great rewards program Horrible lines My order is almost always wrong or missing something. read more

I was looking for nearby places to eat on yelp and Costa Vida popped up. I wasn't sure at the time if it was a chain or what (found out they are in about 10 different states) but wanted to give it a shot since it isn't something we have home in Vegas. I don't care if it is a chain or not this place is delish! I ordered a "Sweet Pork Taco" and it was too tasty. I wish that I had ordered 2 of them. It was like sweet candy wrapped in a delicious handmade tortilla. They make the tortillas and food fresh to order so it took a minute to get our food but it was worth it. For $7.29 you can get 2 tacos and a side of rice and beans so next time I will get that. Hubby ordered a "Shredded Beef Burrito" that I was more then happy to help eat. This burrito was chock full of beef, cheese, sauce, beans and rice. You can choose to order it *smothered* for 99 cents extra and have sauce and cheese on top as well. The burrito was HUGE and for sure something you could share. The burrito was priced at $6.79 before being smothered. I ordered a "Sweet Cinnamon Tortilla" for dessert and it was like a cinnamon sugar fruit roll up! Priced at 79 cents it was a sweet treat. I really liked this place and will be back. They also offer soup, quesadillas, nachos, chips & salsa, fresh guacamole, salads, enchiladas and desserts. Kids meals are on the menu too. You can eat inside or get your food at the drive-thru. They also offer catering but have a couple options for that. They can come to your function and make burritos and salads or they can set up a taco bar. Check it out if you are in town or have one near you. read more

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Online and Yelp both day "hours updated 1 month ago" I work night shifts, come through between 9:15 and 9:30 pm. Doors locked, drive though blocked off. And it's not just a one time thing, this has happened multiple times in the last 2 weeks. Either stay open until your closing time or update your hours read more

Wow. I was so excited to have a Cafe Rio in town. But ...... Costa Vida is everything I hoped Cafe Rio would be. Their food is fresh. They've been out of chicken or pork or horchata (yes Cafe Rio often has been). Friendly staff. Great store. read more

Went today to get the $6 sweet pork burrito special I got through text. I asked how much for a steak taco twice and he just made one, I asked again and was ignored. I went to pay for my order and it came out to $14, $6 for the burrito and $7.99 for a taco with no beans/rice/lettuce/pico. It was busy, but now I know not to ask questions. read more

Costa Vida - $8 burritto - Mexican Near Me - Cedar City, Utah

Despite an imperfect rating of 3.5 stars at the time of this review, I was impressed with this outfit. The food was prepared quick, to my order, and everything tasted fresh. The meat in my steak quesadilla actually tasted like real steak, with real grilled flavor. The chunks were hand cut and very large. Overall this was a great and healthy dining choice for me and my part of three. read more

Costa Vida - Seriously large chunks of steak in my quesadilla! Love it. - Mexican Near Me - Cedar City, Utah

Ordered pickup on line. I ordered the pork salad with Extra meat. When I open my salad it had No meat. Pretty disappointed with this one. Fortunately wife's chicken salad had enough for both of us 26.00 bucks for lettuce and a corn tortilla read more