Gluten-Free at Costa Vida

Changed gloves and were very conscientious

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

— Very

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 ordered a sweet pork Baja bowl. Flour tortilla was found at the bottom after eating half of it. Very sick…

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

— Very

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?

— Poor

SO SO AMAZING!!🥺🙌🏼 I told them i was celiac and the guy taking my order switched his gloves. He told all the workers and wouldn’t hand off my food to workers with contaminated gloves.

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

— Very

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

NOT gluten free and NOT safe for Celiac. Staff was totally clueless on what was gluten free. When questioned on their shared preparation surfaces and shared flat top, they tried to assure me that “…heat kills gluten”. Spoiler alert, it doesn’t.

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

— Not at all

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— No gluten-free information on the menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— None

They will change gloves and have chips, corn tortillas and condiments in the back.

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

— Very

Safety Feature Ratings

• Dedicated gluten-free space in the kitchen
• Other dedicated kitchen equipment (oven, toaster, pots, pans, utensils, etc.)
• 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?

— Most

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

— Excellent

The young lady working at the counter had no clue about allergies. She kept trying to put flower tortillas in our dishes when we specifically asked for corn. She had no understanding of cross contamination and started laughing when I said we were looking for a gluten free meal.

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

— Not at all

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— None

Everything is gluten free except the tortillas and Queso dip. Really good meats and knowledgeable about gluten free.

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?

— Most

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

— Excellent

The sweet pork tacos were delicious!!!

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?

— Most

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

— Excellent

Other Characteristics

• Good for dairy-free
• Good for dinner
• Good for keto
• Good for kids
• Good for lunch
• Good for takeout
• Good selection of healthy options
• Good vegan options
• Good with other allergies
• Offers delivery
• Offers online ordering

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.

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

Everything is gf except the flour tortillas. They change gloves. Like the nachos!!

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

Delicious as usual! Ordered online GF friendly grilled chicken salad. Staff was friendly and order was ready right on time. Portions were the best I think I’ve ever had at any Costa location so I was very impressed about that. The vinaigrette dressing was also FANTASTIC! Which isn’t always the case in past experiences at OTHER locations (sometimes it’s too watered down or bitter).

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

— Somewhat

Safety Feature Ratings

• Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions

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 Characteristics

• Good for dairy-free
• Good for dinner
• Good for kids
• Good for lunch
• Good for takeout
• Good selection of healthy options
• Good vegan options
• Offers online ordering

Worker changed their gloves AND I think they washed their hands. Corn tortilla, grilled chicken. Was pretty good! Value wise it’s better to just get a salad and make your own tacos honestly. You get more value for the cost.

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

— Somewhat

Safety Feature Ratings

• Staff will clean kitchen space or change gloves if asked

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— No gluten-free information on the 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?

— Good

Other Characteristics

• Good for dinner
• Good for kids
• Good for lunch
• Good for takeout
• Good selection of healthy options
• Good vegan options
• Offers online ordering

Super gluten friendly. Gave us the nutrition information sheet and made sure to show my child that they changed gloves. Aost everything was gluten free and in its own container so we felt no worries about cross contamination.

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

— Very

Safety Feature Ratings

• Dedicated gluten-free space in the kitchen
• Other dedicated kitchen equipment (oven, toaster, pots, pans, utensils, etc.)
• Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions
• Staff will clean kitchen space or change gloves if asked

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— No gluten-free information on the 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 dinner
• Good for kids
• Good for lunch
• Good for takeout
• Good vegan options
• Offers online ordering

Delicious as usual! Great GF options. Change gloves when I asked and felt good afterwards.

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

Other Characteristics

• Good for dairy-free
• Good for dinner
• Good for kids
• Good for lunch
• Good for takeout
• Good selection of healthy options
• Good vegan options
• Offers online ordering
• Offers outdoor seating

I love this place. Will wash hands and change gloves. Communicates with the rest of the line as your food moves down the line.

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— No gluten-free information on the 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 will change gloves, make you your own corn tortillas, and let the staff know. Great service! There is also a gluten free/allergen menu online.

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

— Somewhat

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Separate gluten-free 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 dinner
• Good for kids
• Good for lunch
• Good for takeout
• Offers delivery
• Offers online ordering
• Offers outdoor seating

I ordered tacos and chips and salsa and specifically selected make the tacos “gluten friendly” they call it. I also selected no cheese. Both tacos had cheese and were on a flour tortilla. Also somehow they messed up the chips and salsa and gave me 5 different sauces, 2 of them being a huge amount, that I didn’t ask for. Not sure how you can mess up chips and salsa but they sure did as well as my tacos. It also took about 30 minutes after my order was supposed to be ready for it to come out. So I basically waited for 30 minutes and paid $15 to have a side beans and rice and corn chips.

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?

— Poor

I go here all the time! They are always accommodating. Everything is gluten free except for the flour tortillas. I never have a problem😊 I always go inside so I can watch them make it and make sure they change their gloves etc!

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

— Somewhat

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— No gluten-free information on the 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 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.

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

— Very

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 dinner
• Good for kids
• Good for lunch
• Good for takeout
• Good selection of healthy options
• Offers online ordering

The owner was amazing as his Wife is Celiac. They have a dedicated fryer for corn chips. They use foil on the grill to warm up corn tortillas.

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

— Very

Safety Feature Ratings

• Dedicated gluten-free space in the kitchen
• Dedicated gluten-free fryer
• 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?

— Most

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

— Excellent

Other Characteristics

• Good for breakfast/brunch
• Good for kids
• Good for lunch
• Good for takeout
• Good selection of healthy options
• Offers delivery
• Offers online ordering

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

— Somewhat

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— No gluten-free information on the menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— None

I haven’t asked about the corn tortillas so not sure where they land with cc BUT I can safely enjoy the delicious bowls! Honestly Costa Vida is better than Chipotle IMO. Tasty and convenient and willing to make things dairy free too!

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

— Somewhat

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 Characteristics

• Good for dairy-free
• Good for lunch
• Good for takeout

I tipped them well for trying, but neither manager nor the new employee understood cross contamination and flour dust from tortillas made onsite, means the likelihood of ingredients being gluten free, even before potential on the line contamination, is unlikely. I was hungry and ate the food, but never again as I also paid the price of my first reaction in many years.

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

— Not very

Safety Feature Ratings

• Staff will clean kitchen space or change gloves if asked

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— No gluten-free information on the 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?

— Good

Other Characteristics

• Good for dairy-free
• Good for kids
• Good for lunch
• Good for takeout
• Good selection of healthy options
• Good vegan options
• Offers online ordering

Definitely don’t get a fresh tortilla, that’s got an incredible amount of cross contamination. Stick to the chips and bowls.

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

— Somewhat

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 two salads on DoorDash, mine gluten free and my husband’s with a flour tortilla. They had the gluten free salad clearly labeled and it was delivered in a separate bag

Safety Feature Ratings

• Staff will clean kitchen space or change gloves if asked
• Food comes out flagged or marked gluten-free

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

Other Characteristics

• Good for dairy-free
• Good for lunch
• Good for takeout
• Offers delivery
• Offers online ordering

Love this location. If we are close to Farmington we will go to that one instead of driving closer to home. Love the interactions we have had with the manager over the past year and a half. If he sees us he always handles our orders. He always comes and talks with us and is very interested in learning ASL as my SO is completely deaf. I can’t say enough about the knowledge, food, and friendliness of the staff.

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

We eat here quite a bit since it’s close to our home. They know us by sight and immediately start the protocols for safe handling of gluten free. I have never been sick from this location. Great service, great knowledge, and great 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

The one and only time I went to the CENTERVILLE location. The person had just put on clean gloves then put his hands down where the flour tortillas are. I asked him to change his gloves and he refused. I got sick from eating there. Will not being returning to that location.

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

— Not at all

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?

— Poor

Yes very good at changing gloves. All the ingredients and gluten free info is onnthe website. We eat here once a week and have no issues.

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?

— Most

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

— Excellent

I love costa vida’s food and that so much of their ingredients are gluten free. However I’ve had to stop eating at this location after getting sick once. They do not take enough precaution over cross-contamination.

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

— Not at all

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

I got glutened here a few months back and couldn't figure out why. Now they dust tortillas with flour so it is all in the air. They also do very little against cross contamination. Also management here is terrible, and there have been some very rude employees. I used to come here all the time but haven't been back since march.

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

— Not very

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Separate gluten-free menu

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?

— Good

Other Characteristics

• Good for kids
• Good for lunch
• Good for takeout
• Offers online ordering
• Offers outdoor seating

An extra star because the food is always delicious, but i am paying for it today. The things I noticed were: The first person to help me, changed her gloves. The scooping utensils were the same as the ones used for burritos and everything else, with no cleaning in between. Nobody announced the gluten allergy to anyone else, and after my bowl went through the toaster, the employee grabbed it without letting me finish my sentence about having celiac, and him needing new gloves at a minimum. This is not exactly his fault as he didn’t know, and he did change his gloves after. (I know I can ask to have it remade but it was dinner and I didn’t want to be that guy. I know. I am still new to this and trying to find my voice to speak up for the way my food is prepared.) My food was then placed on the same tray as all of the other orders from my group. The cashier had kept her gloves on while processing the order and putting cups on the tray as well.

I don’t know why I thought this was a safe choice, it’s a cross contamination playground. You’re better off playing cafe Rio in your own kitchen.

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

— Not very

Safety Feature Ratings

• Staff will clean kitchen space or change gloves if asked

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?

— Good

Always mention celiac order when I pick up. Friendly staff who seem well trained.

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

— Very

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

The guy was SO helpful with my questions. He changed his gloves as soon as I said I have celiac. Awesome service!

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

— Very

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

All of their salsas, rice, beans snd meats are GF. They have corn tortillas and without having to ask they warmed it on foil on the grill so as not to use the same surface that gluten was cooked on. The person helping us willingly changed his gloves and stayed with our gluten free meal through the line so he didn’t cross contaminate. They were very accommodating and have made efforts to create a lot of GF options. GF chips too!

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

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

A Mexican restaurant with tons of gluten free options. Everything except the wheat tortillas are gluten free.

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

— Somewhat

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

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

— Not very

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— No gluten-free information on the 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 kids
• Good for lunch
• Good for takeout
• Offers online ordering
• Offers outdoor seating

Server was more than happy to accommodate and made sure to ask questions if they were unsure. Decent food for what it is. Almost the entire menu (except flour tortillas and desserts) were gluten free!

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?

— Most

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

— Good

Sweet pork nachos awesome had many times with no problems

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

— Somewhat

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

Staff member changed gloves as soon as I mentioned my meal needed to be gluten free.

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

— Somewhat

Safety Feature Ratings

• 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?

— Most

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

— Excellent

I asked the server if the chips were GF and he assured me everyone on the line is GF with the exception of the flour tortillas. He made sure to let me know he was washing his hands and changing gloves before he assisted me with my order. He also made sure to use the bottom drawer of chips that are not touched unless new gloves have been put on to prevent cross contact. Highly recommend for any GF friends!

To follow up, within an hour of eating here I had stomach pain, bloating, and digestive issues. I’m hoping it wasn’t gluten related as the staff was so great about trying to accommodate. I suspect it was an accidental cross contamination though.

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

— Somewhat

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?

— Average

My experience here was awesome. They have way more GF options than Qdoba and Chipotle and Cafe Rio. They changed gloves without me asking and the same girl stayed with my food and asked the other employee not to touch it. So happy. Thank you!

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

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.

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

— Somewhat

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

I said I had a gluten allergy, and they immediately changed their gloves without being asked. Any Costa Vida I’ve tried always seems to be very good about cross contamination, especially since most of their menu is gluten free anyway. I got the steak salad with corn tortillas. I’m glad that even their chip strips on top of the salad are safe. Delicious and no reaction!

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

This restaurant has a great selection of gluten-free items on the menu and promptly cleans/changes gloves when you mention gluten-free. They do grab out of the same containers, but they will get toppings from the extra storage underneath if you request. If that occurs, I would say it’s safe from cross-contamination. I’m not celiac, so I’ve not asked them to do that often.

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

— Somewhat

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?

— Most

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

— Excellent

Other Characteristics

• Good for dairy-free
• Good for takeout

Costa Vida is generally really good about gluten free, and this location is great. Basically just the flour tortillas and most desserts have gluten, but pretty much everything else is gluten free. I said I had a gluten allergy, and he immediately changed his gloves without being asked. Then he communicated to all the other people on the line that it was gluten free so they changed their gloves. I got a steak salad, and he even got corn tortillas out from a separate closed container. I didn’t even know they had corn tortillas. I was ready just to have no tortillas at all, so that was a pleasant surprise. Everything was delicious!

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

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 dairy-free
• Good for kids
• Good for lunch
• Good for takeout
• Offers delivery
• Offers online ordering
• Offers outdoor seating

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?

— Good

Other Characteristics

• Good for keto
• Good for kids
• Good for lunch
• Good for takeout
• Good selection of healthy options
• Good vegan options

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

— Not very

Safety Feature Ratings

• Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions

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?

— Below Average

Other Characteristics

• Good for kids
• Good for lunch
• Good for takeout

They same guy did my order all through the line. He washed his hands and changed his gloves and used foil on my order.

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

— Somewhat

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

Fast and fresh. Front line staff didn’t know gluten free options but quickly got chef who was very knowledgeable. Celiac friendly.

Celiac friendly?

Yes