Gluten Free at Costa Vida

so good!! i ate here twice in three days and it was amazing both times!! the people working are very cautious about my food and i have never had a problem with cross contamination

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

— Very

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?

— Excellent

Ordered a gluten-free burrito and the server started to make a regular burrito. I clarified that I needed a gluten-free burrito and she told me they don't make them.

Celiac friendly?

No

Went into Costa Vida today because several reviews on Instagram said they were gf friendly. Nope! (Set up is very similar to Chipotle). When I asked for fresh beef or chicken from the back that has not been cross contaminated, they said they didn’t have any but could use what is on the line because it was just added to the other meat and should be ok. No thank you. We left empty handed but at least not glutened.

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

— Not very

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?

— Below Average

They start taking the order by asking if you have a gluten issue! Tortillas are made on premises. Food is fresh and tasty. They put foil down on the grill when preparing my tacos. Yum and yum. Casual atmosphere. Casual but yummy food!

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

— Very

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

Other Characteristics

• Good for lunch
• Good for takeout
• Good selection of healthy options
• Offers delivery
• Offers online ordering
• Offers outdoor seating

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

— Very

Safety Feature Ratings

• Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions
• Staff will clean kitchen space or change gloves if asked

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

I love around the corner and this is my new "fast eats". Sweet pork tacos on corn tortillas are great! I just make a note on order celiac gluten allergy. Son and I are both celiac.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

I told them I needed gluten free and everyone changed their gloves and they offered me corn tortillas for my salad. I got everything on the pork salad and it was so tasty and I felt great afterwards. Highly recommend

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?

— Excellent

Other Characteristics

• Good for kids
• Good for takeout
• Offers online ordering

All of the meat options are gf. The chips, salsa, and queso are gf. The fajita steak was inconsistently seasoned with some pieces too salty to eat. Overall, good experience. We will be back.

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

— Very

Safety Feature Ratings

• Dedicated gluten-free fryer

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

My cousin works as a manager to Costa Vida, and she’s very aware how picky my condition makes me. She gets upset about customers who claim an allergy to gluten, or trivial ingredients such as cilantro, because none of their kitchenware and the nature of how they prepare food is completely compromised. For those who are not medically gluten free, don’t bet on finding a meal here. For those who are on the bandwagon as a fad, there will be something here for you.

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

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— None

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

— Poor

Many gluten free options! And delicious.

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

— Very

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

My favorite restaurant of all time. Lots of options. Not super spicy, VERY delicious, SUPER good with cross contamination. They wash their hands and change their gloves before making your meal.

Every time I go there they ask if my order is due to preference or allergy and take extra precaution.

It is all very tasty and mostly what is in their main menu.

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

— Very

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

They change there gloves if you tell them you have celiac disease. And they don’t cross contaminate at all!!

Very delicious!! They make sure that they change there gloves and be careful to not cross-contaminate.

Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— All food is gluten free, some drinks may not be gluten-free

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

— Good

Incredible food! Staff it's very knowledgeable about food allergies, they always change their gloves for us, and cook the corn tortillas on tinfoil so it doesn't cross contaminate. Everything on the menu (beside a couple desserts) can be made gluten free with corn tortillas, including salads and burritos!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

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

— Very

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

Very careful to ensure no cross contamination between customers. Good, fresh food on the road.

The workers are very good at changing there gloves when getting the gluten-free corn tortillas, and also changing when they handle my food if they’ve had to handle someone else’s food. I get a little worried because sometimes the utensils they use for the meat, cheese, sauce, etc. sometimes touches the tortillas and goes back in the containers. But so far I’ve only gotten sick once when I’ve gone through the drive thru. So be extra careful when ordering that way.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

I told them I had a gluten allergy, they immediately changed gloves and were accommodating. I got the sweet pork salad with cilantro lime vinegarette and it was delicious!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

The staff is SO AMAZING. I’ve never gotten sick here and eat here all the time. and I’m a suuuuper sensitive celiac! The one in station park Farmington is by far the best

Celiac friendly?

Yes

I called ahead to double check and management told me the corn tortillas are made in the same space as the wheat.

Celiac friendly?

No

We used to go here quite a bit for the gluten free options for our daughter. Not sure if they changed management or if they just stopped training people, but they no longer have adequate controls in place to be considered celiac friendly or even gluten free. No bueno.

Celiac friendly?

No

If you tell them right off that its a gluten free order, they will wash their hands and get new gloves and sub for gf tortillas. My go-to is the sweet pork salad. Definitely my favorite place to safely eat

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

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!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

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.

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

Celiac friendly?

Yes

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

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.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

They go above and beyond. Always safe!

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.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

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.

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

Celiac friendly?

Yes

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

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

Celiac friendly?

Yes

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?

No

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?

Yes

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

Celiac friendly?

No

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.

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

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