Costa Vida

I come here every week, I love their food. I moved out of utah for about a year and missed it every day, so I’m very glad to be back now. This is a great place and I recognize all the staff members. Inside seems pretty clean as well, though I typically get to-go. Their sweet pork, beef, and chicken are all super good. They have very kind staff who have never been rude to me, especially the very friendly manager red-head man! Beef Enchiladas: 10/10. I love this restaurant and I have for years. I believe that this will forever be my favorite thing from them, forever. This is so delicious. Beef, red sauce, cheese, black beans—literal perfection. Paired with sour cream/Greek yogurt, nothing can ever beat this. It’s juicy and hot with the perfect kick from the red enchilada sauce, and the shredded beef mixes perfectly with it. Chicken Enchiladas: 10/10. Just like the beef enchiladas, this is so good too. I eat it the same, but only the protein is different. It’s divine, truly, and so good and filling. Literally my comfort food for the rest of time. I dream of this dish. There is something magical about it with sour cream (or in my case, Greek yogurt), I promise. It’s just as juicy as the beef enchiladas. The chicken smothered in the melted cheese and red hot sauce is so flavorful and tender. Chicken Taco with Corn Tortilla: 9/10. It was good! I put Greek yogurt and some guacamole on it upon getting home. It made it taste even better, and it was filling. The cheese at the bottom was satisfying with the lettuce and chicken, and with the black beans, it was a solid taco. The corn tortilla was also great and tasted like a totally normal tortilla, no weird smell or anything. Filling and satisfying. Sweet Pork Nachos: 10/10. I always eat too much. With the queso? My god, my arteries should be gone by now. This is delicious. The toasted chips are so good with the warm and juicy sweet pork, not to mention the melted cheese and hot black beans that seep through the pile. Chips & Salsa Fresca: 9/10. Not too exciting of a dish, but still delicious. Very good. It’s essentially just the pico de gallo but blended. It tastes fresh and has a slight kick to it, while also remaining mild and cool. Chips & Guacamole: 10/10. I love their guacamole, I wish I had a whole tub of it. It’s simple but amazing. Chips & Pico de Gallo: 5/10. It’s alright. The rating is only low because I’m not a pico de gallo person, but I’m sure someone who likes it would be able to appreciate this dip a lot more than I can.

Gluten free options. Have not eaten at a Costa Vida in a long time. The food was exactly as I remembered it so reliability is a plus. This is a generic Mexican restaurant with basic meats, beans, and toppings. The same ingredients are available as burritos, tacos, nachos, etc., or something called a Baja Bowl. Prices hover around $10 for entrees. If you want dependability and basic Mexican food, this is not a bad choice. Unless there is a long line, the service is quick if time is a factor. A steady stream of customers came in during the lunch hour so many people are satisfied with what is offered.