Costa Vida

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

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23870 E Smoky Hill Rd
Aurora, CO 80016

Most Recent Reviews


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Very fresh and good tasting food! Aware of gluten allergy and took precautions.

Safety


How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Updated 1 month ago read full review

Celiac

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Went here and got a quesadilla for my daughter. They had corn tortillas and when they grilled it, they put foil under it to protect it from the grill top. They also changed their gloves and double checked what was gf and what wasn’t with our order. I felt they did a good job and will be back.

Safety


How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Somewhat

Quality & Quantity


How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Some

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Good

Updated 2 months ago read full review

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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

Updated 4 years ago read full review

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.

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

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The food was good but I felt sick right afterwards. I would recommend watching the line more carefully and speaking up to make sure your food is prepared properly at the end of the line. The first server changed her gloves and washed her hands but I dont believe the second did.

Update: I gave the food a second chance and ordered nachos again. The manager was serving at the front of the line and made sure my food was safe. No issues. I also noticed that he got chips from the back---something that did not happen last time. I believe those chips made the difference.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 5 years ago read full review

Celiac

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They did everything right except get fresh ingredients from a different container. No reaction though. The food is great. I highly recommend the sweet pork.

Updated 5 years ago read full review

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Knowledge staff. They change gloves before prepping gluten free and all menu items gluten free except flour tortillas. Awesome! Update... 5th time in two months eating here. No cross contamination, continued vigilance with gluten free orders.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 6 years ago read full review

Celiac

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I'll definitely be back - Great food and very knowledgeable!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 7 years ago read full review

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Review


Saved me and my son after attempting to order at SmashBurger and Mod's Pizza (neither of which you can get a gluten free meal). The staff will bend over backwards to make sure you have a safe and delicious meal!

Updated 7 years ago read full review

Celiac

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I will be back! I asked the lady if the case it was gluten-free and she said everything was good and free except for the flour tortillas then she proceeded to change her glove before I even asked. They have a separate area for the topping to cut down on cross contamination.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 7 years ago read full review

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I have severe celiac disease, they took care of me, changed their gloves and washed their hands! I'd never been there before and they were patient and recommended items for me as well!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 7 years ago read full review

Celiac

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Very conscious and accommodating!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Updated 7 years ago read full review

Reviews of this Chain

Symptomatic Celiac

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Review


I talked with the workers and they asked the manager but that didn’t help because I still got cross contaminated. I ordered a salad with some of their sides, black beans, chicken, and salsa. They have too much gluten in the store or too much flour must be everywhere or they season with gluten products or something. Anyway, stay away if you are sensitive!

Safety


How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Not at all

Quality & Quantity


Is there a gluten-free menu?

— No gluten-free information on the menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Not Much/None

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Below Average

Gluten Sensitive

Overall Rating

Review


A lot of choices for gluten free food. I told them I was gluten free and the manager washed his hands and changed gloves. I had a salad and they put corn tortillas at the bottom instead of flour. I was able to put a lot in my dish and was very happy.

Safety


How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

Quality & Quantity


How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Other


Other Characteristics
  • Good for dairy-free
  • Good for dinner
  • Good for kids
  • Good for lunch
  • Good selection of healthy options
  • Good vegan options
  • Good vegetarian options
  • Good with other allergies
  • Offers outdoor seating

Overall Rating

Review


Food is great and the staff is well trained in gluten free. Every time I've told them I'm gluten free they have changed gloves before doing my order and I've never had any issues.

Safety


How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

Quality & Quantity


How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Gluten Intolerant

Overall Rating

Review


Everything is gluten-free except for the flour tortillas. And they substitute those with corn tortillas and use a separate grill to warm them up. The food is excellent! My favorite was the shrimp tacos.

Safety


How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

Quality & Quantity


How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Other


Other Characteristics
  • Good for soy-free

Overall Rating

Review


All I had to do was say that I couldn’t have gluten cross contamination and the staff immediately changed their gloves and washed their hands. Without me needing to ask, they grabbed some food from the back for me that hadn’t been touched yet. The staff was very well educated and super nice about it all! Everything except for the tortillas and a few desserts are gf.

Safety


How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

Quality & Quantity


How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

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