Costa Vida

3 recent ratings
$ • Mexican Restaurant
Reported to have a gluten-free menu
Popular gluten-free menu items: Enchiladas, Tacos, Tortillas
Safety Rating
3 ratings

As rated by the community

1351 S Providence Center Dr
Cedar City, UT 84720

Most Recent Reviews


5 months ago

Not all the workers seem know about the gf protocols but when they do, they are very good at following them; changing their gloves, getting certain foods from the original containers etc.

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GF Menu Items
  • — Enchiladas, Tortillas, Tacos
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  • — Knowledgeable staff
  • — Staff accommodates
Symptomatic Celiac
1 year ago

I was very disappointed with my experience here. I had high hopes that it would be safe because of the good reviews and was sad that was not our experience. My son has a dairy allergy. I selected “no cheese” and stated that there was a dairy allergy when ordering. After picking up our food, I was disappointed to find cheese all over my son’s food. I have celiac and was hesitant to eat after they ignored my sons allergy info, but decided to risk it anyway because it was late and I was starving. I wish I hadn’t. I got super sick after eating. Summary: they don’t care about allergies and you are taking a risk by eating here. Taste wise, it wasn’t great. It tasted old and a little soggy. Definitely not worth it in my opinion.

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Gluten Intolerant
2 years ago

Fantastic Mexican food, even better than many sit down restaurant’s. Tasted so fresh. Staff washed hands, changed gloves, and stayed with our GF items throughout the preparation process. We went back 2 days later it was so good! Stayed healthy.

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Important

This establishment is NOT a dedicated gluten-free facility and may not be safe for those with celiac disease. Please contact the establishment directly to inquire about safety precautions.
Information contained in this listing is based on reports by the community. Please verify all information directly with the establishment.

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Notes


From their allergen list: We have worked diligently to remove wheat gluten from all our sauces, dressings, and proteins. Natural glutens remain only in our flour and wheat tortillas and in two desserts--tres leches and key lime pie. This means that we offer "oceans of gluten-free options" in our menu. All of these items are gluten-free: all enchiladas, all tacos, all salads (without the flour or wheat tortilla), all nachos, and our chicken tortilla so up...which uses corn strips.

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Celiac
2 years ago

They were great here. All the staff changed gloves for us and placed items on foil before touching the stove. Felt very safe and my daughter had no issues afterwards.

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Is there a gluten-free menu?
  • — Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu
Celiac
2 years ago

My very sensitive celiac son has eaten here almost monthly for two years, and he has never gotten sick! They always seem knowledgeable about cross contamination and try their best to take precautions. We're so grateful to have this place as an option when we want to go out to eat.

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Other
  • — Lunch
  • — Online ordering
  • — Dinner
  • — Healthy options
Celiac
3 years ago

Every Costa Vida I go to have changed their gloves when I ask for gluten free. I always get the gf chicken enchilada, which they do with corn tortillas. Make sure to specify gluten free and they will use some clean (non contaminated) tortillas they have separated from the rest. They can replace many menu items with corn tortillas.

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Other
  • — Lunch
  • — Vegan options
  • — Online ordering
  • — Healthy options
8 years ago

So nice to have so many choices!! I had the beef burrito with black beans and green chili sauce and loads of cheese! I am celiac and did not get sick...

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Celiac
8 years ago
Celiac
9 years ago

I just ate here and had a great experience. The staff ( manager) immediately washed his hands and changed his gloves when I asked for a gluten free meal specifying I have a true allergy. He followed the food down the line personally ( I asked him to!). The result? Great food, no gluten reaction and a pleasant stay in Cedar City! Thanks Costa Vida! You guys are my go-to tasty eat out restaurant at home and away.

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9 years ago

I came here shortly after my celiac diagnosis and didn't really understand cross contamination. I got so sick and was very disappointed because I thought I had done everything right. Then I realized that even though all their filling ingredients were gluten free, they all come into contact with the flour tortillas, essentially making them full of gluten and affecting someone like me. I wouldn't recommend going here unless you can convince them to make your food with fresh ingredients that haven't been contaminated.

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11 years ago

It's not really GF when you cross contaminate like crazy. Sorry :/

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12 years ago

I went to this restaurant in hopes of finding a new gf place to eat. I was violently ill before I even left the restaurant. Their sauces and toppings are all gf, but they scoop them out of them same containers that they do when someone orders a flour tortilla. So when someone orders a burrito they scoop out the stuff, spread it around the tortilla, and then put the now contaminated spoon back in the container. They also use the same hot plate for ALL the tortillas. Not a separate one. They also told me they use the same tortilla press for their corn tortillas as they do their flour. They said they make the corn first, but if they're using the same press, then how can they guarantee the corn tortillas are still gf? Anyways, I got sick and won't be going back.

Reviews of this Chain

1 week ago

They change their gloves and prepare the food from a separate area. Very knowledgeable and my son has never felt sick after eating here.

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Is there a gluten-free menu?
  • — Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu
Celiac
2 weeks ago

Great service. They changed gloves and stayed with my food the whole time. Also covered food at the end. Really wanted to keep my food safe.

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GF Menu Items
  • — Salad, Tortillas, Tacos
Is there a gluten-free menu?
  • — No gluten-free information on the menu
Other
  • — Good for dairy-free
Symptomatic Celiac
2 weeks ago

Has the nachos with chicken, black beans and cheddar cheese with queso on the side. I have had costa vida in SLC many times but this location was great too. Changed thier gloves when I said I was gluten free and did not have a reaction.

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GF Menu Items
  • — Nachos
Is there a gluten-free menu?
  • — No gluten-free information on the menu
Safety Features
  • — Dedicated fryer
Celiac
3 weeks ago

It was wonderful! The older Hispanic gentleman took the time and initiative to wash his hands and change his gloves as soon as I mentioned that I would be ordering a gluten free meal! I didn’t even have to ask!

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GF Menu Items
  • — Salad, Tortillas, Tacos
Is there a gluten-free menu?
  • — No gluten-free information on the menu
Celiac
3 weeks ago

Good knowledge of cross contamination. All the ingredients are GF. They have corn tortillas that they prep and cook in foil to reduce cross contamination .

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GF Menu Items
  • — Tacos
Is there a gluten-free menu?
  • — Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

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