Costa Vida
$ • Mexican Restaurant
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Server washed her hands and changed gloves. We ordered so simply the guy at the check out helped us out a ton! Highly recommend!
Safety
How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contamination?
— 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?
— Some
How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?
— Excellent
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I was a little nervous to eat here but it worked out great. They all washed hands and changed out gloves fir us and one person handled the GF order. They knew about cross contamination so there is obviously some decent staff training on allergies. My celiac kiddo got the chicken Baja bowl and did not get sick.
Safety
How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contamination?
— Somewhat
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
How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?
— Excellent
Overall Rating
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Staff was very knowledgeable & changed gloves. Food was great!
Safety
How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contamination?
— Very
Safety Feature Ratings
- Staff will clean kitchen space or change gloves if asked
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?
— Excellent
Other
Other Characteristics
- Good for lunch
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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Great with gluten free items! Staff was very knowledgeable & changed gloves. Food was great!
More Reviews
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Very careful to ensure no cross contamination between customers. Good, fresh food on the road.
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The staff member will wash hands/change gloves and stay with your order from start to finish. They are very friendly and helpful.
Celiac friendly?
Yes
Reviews of this Chain
Overall Rating
Review
Friendly, changed their gloves without me asking
Safety
How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contamination?
— Somewhat
Quality & Quantity
How much of the menu is available gluten-free?
— Most
How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?
— Good
Overall Rating
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I’ve never had an issue here, I love getting chicken/steak salads at restaurants like these and staff is aware of what gluten is.
Safety
How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contamination?
— Somewhat
Quality & Quantity
Is there a gluten-free menu?
— No gluten-free information on the menu
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
Overall Rating
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First time ordering from this Costa Vida. Ordered a Baja Bowl. It was a pick up order which I understand is a risk to begin with. I made clear in my online order that I had celiac disease and also put “severe gluten allergy” just so the people who have no idea what Celiac is might get a better idea on how to handle things. When I picked it up I asked again if they understood and if safe practices were followed with my “allergy”. They said yes but looked confused. Unfortunately I did get sick at this location. Still paying for it 2 days later. Im pregnant and was absolutely starving after a 12 hour shift so unfortunately I took the risk. Wish I hadn’t! I’m guessing with a ton of communication and explaining things, they could potentially be a safe place to eat. However, they proved not to be if you mention it and even double check.
Safety
How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contamination?
— Not at all
Quality & Quantity
How much of the menu is available gluten-free?
— Some
Overall Rating
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Said celiac and she changed her gloves immediately. Always a good sign. Got a bowl. The chips are safe. Decent meal on the road. Small town that is hard to find safe food in. Happy with our stop.
Safety
Safety Feature Ratings
- Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions
- Staff will clean kitchen space or change gloves if asked
- Dedicated gluten-free fryer
Quality & Quantity
Is there a gluten-free menu?
— No gluten-free information on the menu
Other
Other Characteristics
- Good for dairy-free
- Good for dinner
- Good for kids
- Good for lunch
- Good for takeout
- Offers online ordering
Overall Rating
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Good food but a cross contamination nightmare. Unless you can convince the employee making your food to get new stuff from the back (which never happens in my experience), it’s all going to be contaminated. Good for gluten sensitivities if the cross contamination doesn’t bother you, but avoid it if you have celiac.
Safety
How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contamination?
— Not at all
Safety Feature Ratings
- Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions
- Staff will clean kitchen space or change gloves if asked
Quality & Quantity
How much of the menu is available gluten-free?
— Not Much
How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?
— Average
