Costa Vida

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Just mentioned really quick that I needed gluten free and I watched every person down the line change their gloves. They clearly have this down

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Staff changed gloves down the line without being asked. The person who took my initial order was very knowledgeable and quick to tell me what was okay. I got the sweet pork salad and ordered it with everything on it, as well as chips and queso. Will definitely go back, it was heavenly.

Celiac friendly?

No

I let them know I have celiac and mine needed to be gluten free. First guy changed his gloves and asked if I wanted the gluten free tortillas. He then passed my food down the line where the rest of the team hadn't changed their gloves. They grabbed the tin with their gloves touching the inside. They then passed it down the line where the next person did the same. And again with the cashier. Needless to say I won't be going back there. I am tired of places claiming to have gluten friendly items, but have such poor training on how to handle the food appropriately. Eateries need to stop asking if its allergy or preference and treat them both the same because employees get lax on the way they handle the food. People will keep getting sick until the state requires more training for food handling.

I love costa vida and their dedication to GF!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Fabulous - no cross contamination. They always change their gloves or will at least ask if it’s a glove change before serving their food. A lot of the staff will even take time to wash their hands (up to their elbows) before putting gloves back on. I always get a salad with corn tortillas. :)

Celiac friendly?

No

They are NOT celiac friendly whatsoever! If you want gluten free for your diet then go for it but if you have celiacs DO NOT EAT HERE!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

I eat here a lot. There are two things I wish this location would do differently with the food handling; First, have the first person that changed their gloves take my food all the way down the line. Sometimes the 2nd and 3rd employee change their gloves and sometimes they don't (but they use tongs for everything so I usually don't complain as long as they don't touch the food). Other locations have one person handle the entire process but this location for some reason wants to pass the food down. I've had the 2nd person touch the food with gloves that haven't been changed and I make them start over. Second, if ordering nachos, they use the same drawer of chips for GF orders and non-GF orders. Yes, they changed their gloves to get the chips out of the drawer but the last 10 orders before it were with contaminated gloves so the chips themselves are suspect at that point. I've been told by other celiacs that other locations have a dedicated chip drawer for GF orders. So, these are my two complaints with this location.

My absolute favorite! I've never gotten sick from eating here!

Celiac friendly?

No

They are NOT celiac friendly!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

I eat here a lot, tell them first thing you are gluten free and they will immediately change their gloves. The dressings, meats, and everything else besides the wheat tortillas are gluten free. Deliciousness and the knowledgable staff make this a favorite.

Perhaps the best GF safe restaurant I've ever been to. I've been to several around Utah, Idaho and Arizona. Go, you'll like it.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

I have eaten here since they opened, and with their careful attention to avoiding cross contamination, it is by far my favorite place for good mex comfort food.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Love how careful they are. They never make you feel bad either!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

They immediately change their gloves when you say you are GF! And they keep the GF corn tortillas separate from the flour tortillas! Try the pork enchiladas--so good!

We eat here once a week at least my favorite restaurant so careful with gluten free

Great option, great service. Everything is gluten free except the tortillas. They do have gluten free tortillas. They willingly change their gloves. Lastly, they have gluten free dessert!!!

Love their food!

They treat you well and make sure to avoid cross contamination, and their food is always great, and fresh

They have lots of GF ingredients and are pretty knowledgeable about their ingredients. They are improving, but still have lots of cross-contamination with the utensils and grill. LOVE the food, though!!!!

Really know how to take care of someone with celiac. Wonderful food.

Changed gloves as soon as I said I’m gluten free and let me know all products besides tortillas are gluten free

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Such friendly staff and great food fast .... i just simply ordered as needing “gluten free” and they immediately change gloves and proceed to ask what you’d like. I have ordered enchiladas the few times I’ve gone... they grab corn tortillas & as soon as they pop my tray in the conveyor oven (to melt cheese) they let the next person know its gluten free coming thru... they too change their gloves. Great service & good food fast!

One of the best gluten free fast-food places in StG and delicious! Ask them for a corn tortilla and they'll ask if it's for an allergy, change gloves, and then let the entire line know.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Great food, so many options! They are more than willing to accommodate celiac needs.

they're very respectful of gluten free and celiac people, as long as you make it clear you'd like it gluten free. they gave me no trouble at all and I've never had any bad reactions to their food

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Employee said he has celiacs and they try really hard to keep things safe. I eat here 3-4 times a month and usually don’t have any issues.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

The place to go for yummy and safe food! I’m a very sensitive celiac and they always deliver a non-contaminated product. Everything but the flour tortillas are gf.

They go above and beyond. Always safe!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Great food, easy to work with on Gf options.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

I take my husband and daughters (who all have celiac) here often. The cooks change gloves and double check with us before each step of food prep. None of my family members with celiac have ever gotten sick after eating at this location. I highly recommend it.

I’m fairly newly diagnosed so I don’t think about all the ways you can get cross contamination. The person who made my salad did not change their gloves after making a burrito. I did mention I was gluten free, and asked about a few items, just didn’t think about that.

Never had a problem eating here. They are very cautious. They all change their cloves when prepping the food.

Always a hit. Washed hands and changed gloves. Ordered the sweet pork nachos.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Let the staff know I had Celiac disease and staff immediately changed their gloves and led me through possible food choices. Food was really good, the staff was super-friendly and I didn’t get sick. Not a wide variety of protein options for vegetarians, but tasty, safe food!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Only thing in the restaurant that has gluten is the flour tortillas!! And they’re great about changing gloves etc. recommend if you’re hungry and passing through but the food is pretty gross. Better than risking anything else though

The staff is super nice and they change their gloves and wash their hands. Cross contamination is still an issue I’ve gotten sick here 3 times

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Staff ask if it’s a gluten allergy and they change gloves to keep it gluten free

Celiac friendly?

No

As delicious and healthy as this place is, I have been contaminated several times. Even after asking them to change their gloves. They were always willing to help and make me feel welcome there. I’m just very sensitive and sadly won’t return. Luckily, I have many friends and family members with CS that can eat here just fine.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

I’ve eaten here many, many times and never had any issues. When I tell them I have celiac, each person on the line who has anything to do with my order change gloves immediately.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Lots of options and the staff is knowledgeable regarding GF.

Celiac friendly?

No

Edit 2019: no longer safe. Requests to redo mistakes was met with hostility as long as I watch them and remind them not to touch my food without changing their gloves, this is safe. most the time I don't have to say anything. If they do touch it on accident without changing gloves, they will remake it.

Celiac friendly?

No

Kept getting sick every time I went in. The next time I stood in line, I found out why. They handle the tortillas and dunk their contaminated gloves in ALL of the fixuns... Continuously, making it my gluten nightmare. And I tested with my nima, and sure enough... Positive.

Celiac friendly?

No

Cross contamination made me sick.

Celiac friendly?

No

Too much Cross contamination risk for celiacs

Everything in the restaurant is gluten free, except the flour tortillas and the desserts (except the flan). When I tell them I’m gluten free, they change their gloves and treat my item carefully. That being said, the corn tortillas are pressed and cooked on the same griddle as the flour tortillas.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

They go above and beyond to make everything safe and gluten-free. The only thing with gluten are he flour tortillas so it makes ordering very easy. I love their chips and queso and the raspberry chipotle chicken salad. The flan is to die for!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Went in this evening to order dinner for myself and my celiac husband. I ordered their grilled steak salad, gluten free. No sooner were the words out of my mouth than the gentleman behind the counter threw away the tray he had pulled out, replaced his gloves with fresh ones, and grabbed gluten free tortillas. He was careful not to "contaminate" the food at any point in the process. It is delightful to be able to eat somewhere that I don't have to stress about whether it will make my husband sick. Oh, and their sweet pork is to die for.

Very gluten friendly. Its much like Chipotle except much more consistently trained for celiacs. Everything Gfree except tortillas. They always chg gloves and are careful. It's one of my standard spots.

They are amazing! They wash their hands and change their gloves. It's the best gluten free restaurant I know!!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

They’ve worked really hard over the last few years to get their entire menu gluten free except for the flour tortillas! Costa vidas allergen list on their website shows what is gluten and dairy free if you have concerns. The staff at this location, however, could use a bit of training regarding CC. They changed gloves when I asked, but then left it to another employee to continue taking my salad down the line. I had to stop them before touching with their contaminated gloves. Luckily, I had no issues and most locations are better about staying with your food through the line.I’ve actually been to this location a few times as it’s an easy go-to when I need to travel to Pocatello and haven’t had problems before.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Gluten free tortillas are kept separate in a sealed bag, only brought out when asked for. All toppings and fillings are gluten free, save for the regular and whole wheat tortillas, tres leches cake, and key lime tart. The workers gladly change gloves when you two them the order is gluten free, and I have never had a reaction (painfully celiac since 2017)

Celiac friendly?

No

If you have Celiac, this Costa Vida is NOT SAFE! The guy did not wash his hands and put on fresh gloves tonight. He turned around and put a pair of gloves over his dirty pair.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

I almost cried when our taco-maker asked if my son’s request for corn tortillas was a preference or an allergy. When she found out he has celiac disease, she washed her hands, changed her gloves and cooked his tacos on foil on the grill to avoid cross contamination. Wish they had one of these in Washington State! Thank you for a wonderful meal!!!

Changed gloves, always good service

Celiac friendly?

Yes

All staff washed hands and changed gloves. When passes to the next staff member they confirmed it was for celiac and then washed their hands. Very happy to do so!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Really yummy food and the staff was friendly and accommodating! Be sure to let them know you have an intolerance or celiac (I always say I have an allergy because people seem to take that most seriously). Staff changed gloves and offered to change utensils. Will definitely go back!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Great place to stop at on the way through town. They’ve adjusted their menu so that everything is gluten free except for the flour tortillas. Immediately changed gloves at the mention of a gluten allergy and placed a lid on the salad when finished so that no one else would touch it (even though we were staying in). Very attentive, no issues.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Theresa is awesome. I’m in here at least once a month. Sometimes a lot more than that. She is always so careful and takes good care of me. Plus she’s almost always there. To date I’ve yet to get sick from here. I’m so grateful.

We ate here recently. It’s set up like Chipotle, but the food tastes better. They said they can make anything gluten-free with a soft corn tortilla. I asked them to change their gloves. The chicken tastes fire-grilled and the rice was some of the best I’ve had anywhere! Neither my son or I got sick, so we were happy! (I’m not positive if the toppings come into contact with flour tortillas or not. That’s something to be aware of.) To melt the cheese, the staff puts the tortilla on aluminum foil on the grill. That’s a great way to do it! They make their tortillas fresh every day. Yum!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

They are very careful if you need gf. They change gloves, wash their hands, and I’ve had no cross contamination.

My family comes here often since we live so close. My son has celiac and they are very knowledgeable with what items he can have they always wash their hands and change their gloves while making his.

Celiac friendly?

No

Not impressed. I’ve been there a few times and asked for gluten free. The staff did change their gloves but didn’t wash their hands or take any special care of my food. It seems like some employees do and some don’t know how sensitive someone can be. I don’t see employees communicate to each other that my dish is gluten free. My regular Costa Vida is Tooele and I’ve always been happy, never been sick but each time I visit West Jordan I am sick.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

The staff are all so great, understanding and friendly! They make sure to do things safe and not let cross contamination. There’s a Costa in the town I live in but I always come to this one instead!

Celiac friendly?

No

This place can, at best, be called gluten wise. But this is not gluten free, nor is it anywhere near celiac friendly. Staff uses spoons/ladles that are used for meats and beans and they rub them against the tortillas while making the tacos and burritos. There is no care for gluten free individuals.

Celiac friendly?

No

This was our go to place until I saw the employee take the rice spoon and spread the rice at the bottom of the tortilla touching the tortilla and then putting it back in the rice container. This location needs some extra training I've had to ask them to change their gloves every time and for a new container after they put a tortilla in it and then took it out and was expecting to use the same container.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

98% of the items on their menu can be made gluten free. They used a separate grill for my food, swapped their gloves, got new tongs and offered to put my food in a separate to go bag. Definitely celiac friendly.

Celiac friendly?

No

I took my family here and ordered everything gluten free. They washed their hands and changed gloves, but didn’t change spoons. I watched the gal behind make the next order and saw that they touch the flour tortillas with the spoon every time they put something on it. Then they put the spoon back in, so everything is cross contaminated. Definitely not celiac safe.

Everything is gluten free except wheat and white tortilla supposedly. You can even ask for gluten free corn tortillas. I think it depends on who is behind the counter though because I have eaten there several times and been fine and once I got sick.

The food here has good flavor and their gluten free options and process are better than most but I can't stand how messy their serving line is. Beans, rice, meats etc. are spilled all over the place and it looks like a tornado hit. I finally stopped going as I was disgusted at the cleanliness of their food prep/serving area.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

I was so impressed with this location when we usually go to Costa vida they just change their gloves, but this location the girl who took my order when I told her I had celiac she took her gloves off and washed her hands and arms up to her elbows. I appreciated the extra time and care she took and she went down the line and made our whole salad.