Gluten-Free at Costa Vida

Pretty good. They seemed to understand the allergy protocol. I didn’t get sick

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

— Somewhat

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

I enjoy getting Costa vida on occasion this location does a good job. They take precautions to avoid cross contamination and I really like the sweet pork salad.

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

Great experience. All GF except flour Tortilla, pie and cookies. Goes through oven in individual container.

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

— Very

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Separate gluten-free 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

This is my go to place wherever I am. Everything is GF except flour tortillas. They change gloves and are very knowledgeable about crosss contamination. Very safe herr.

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

— 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/All

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

— Excellent

Staff was kind and knowledgeable. Changed gloves and washed their hands without being told. They also let us “tweak” the side of chips to have melted cheese instead of having to order a huge order of nachos for a child.

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

— 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?

— Good

Server immediately changed gloves and washed hands when I mentioned a gluten allergy, in addition, he pulled my tray from the back and used the serving counter in the back to prevent cc, and walked my tray himself through the rest of line, communicating with other team members that he had an allergy order. Very impressed with how he handled everything! Everything is gf except for the flour tortillas.

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

— Very

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

When I asked for a GF meal the staff immediately stripped out of their gloves and washed their hands without me asking. Food was flavorful and safe to .

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

— Very

Safety Feature Ratings

• Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions
• Dedicated gluten-free space in the kitchen
• 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/All

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

— Excellent

Not safe at all about cc, gf tortillas and gluten tortillas are cooked on the same surface, topings are cc. Wouldn't eat here if your a celiac or rly sensitive to cc, but they do have "gf" options for the less sensitive.

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

— Not at all

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Not Much

The allergy menu is very thorough and helpful. I can’t have dairy or gluten, so had a salad bowl with chicken and guacamole and chips. Very good.

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

— Somewhat

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Separate gluten-free 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

This location needs more training about cross contamination. Yes, she changed her gloves when I asked for a gluten free meal, but then she came back to the line and put her gloved hand down on the flour tortillas!

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

— Not at all

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

My husband and I will drive the extra few minutes to specifically cone to this location over another one slightly closer to our home. The staff here are kind and professional and the level of service has never been lacking. The food is delicious and we've never gotten sick or had a bad experience here.

For those with Celiac or who are highly sensitive to gluten, I do not recommend the corn tortillas as, while they do not contain any gluten themselves, they are cooked on the same surface as the wheat-flour tortillas. I personally always opt for the baja bowl and haven't had any issues at this location.

On Costa Vida's website, their Nutrition Calculator page also has an allergen filter (and an itemized Allergen Info section below it) that can filter for the following allergens and dietary preferences: · Dairy · Eggs · Gluten · Nuts · Preservatives · Soy · Sugar · Vegan · Vegetarian

Additionally, they note that their "hot items are prepared with low sodium".

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

— Somewhat

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 Characteristics

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

Told them I had an allergy to gluten, they washed hands and changed gloves. They did a good job. The only issue I had is when they were refilling the lettuce on the line, they used their potentially contaminated gloves to do so…

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

— Somewhat

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

I saw that they had good ratings and wanted to try a new place for dinner last night. It was a decision I regretted. When I asked about gluten free options the staff somewhat knew what was gluten free, but then would second guess their answers. The food was not good at all. I got the chicken tacos with the corn tortilla and extra side of rice. The chicken was dry and burnt. The rice was cold and didn’t taste good. Lastly, the corn tortilla was semi okay. The only good thing was the key lime pie. That tasted more like a cheesecake than key lime. After eating the food I felt sick and threw up. I do not recommend this place even though you see good reviews.

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

— Not very

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?

— Poor

Very knowledgeable with gluten free questions. And food was delicious.

They changed their gloves before serving me and seemed to get it. Would go again. Basically a step above Chipotle.

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

— 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?

— Good

Have eaten the nachos here multiple times and have never been glutened.

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

— 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

I have Celiac and they were fantastic. They made notes to the chef in my order and the food was perfectly GF. They are 99% GF to begin with, so it only takes a bit of extra work to accommodate. I’d like to also add that I was with a huge group and they handled my needs perfectly.

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

— 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/All

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

— Excellent

The person who took our order was great. When I said I needed a salad for my daughter who has a gluten allergy he changed his gloves and got new tongs! Really appreciated that they took the necessary precautions to prevent cross contamination without me having to tell them.

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

— 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

Very good staff about celiac

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

— 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/All

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

— Excellent

Our first visit and when I asked about the chips being gluten free they were so knowledgeable and kind. Even though all their chips are gluten free they keep the gf chips in a different drawer to prevent cross contamination from dirty gloves, smart! They also have corn tortillas which is great to have options. I had nachos and my little one had tacos.

The staff was great, helpful, anf upbeat. They knew what they were doing. They communicated our gf status with those finishing the order to keep is safe. Tons of gf options. You can find the gluten status of all items in the nutrition menu on the website

We will go back for sure!!

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

— 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/All

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

— Excellent

The staff all washed hands and changed gloves with a smile! I really appreciate how careful and kind they were.

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

— Somewhat

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/All

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

— Excellent

Other Characteristics

• Good for dinner
• Good for kids
• Offers online ordering

When I asked for a corn tortilla, the worker asked if I was gluten free. When I said yes, she went and washed her hands, changed her gloves, and didn't touch anything but my food the entire time she was preparing it, even when a co-worker asked for her help. The worker was attentive and very helpful, making sure that I knew what was gluten-free and what wasn't when I was choosing what went on my salad. I ordered the Raspberry Chipotle Chicken Salad and requested mango salsa rather than dressing (just a personal preference). It was delicious and I didn't get sick!!!

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

— Somewhat

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

One of my favorite Mexican places. This specific location is a really good one and they are very careful about cross contamination (changing gloves, dedicated equipment, etc) however, I have had poor experiences in the past at other locations, so beware.

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

— Somewhat

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?

— Some

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

I have eaten here many times and have gotten sick everytime. Cross contamination happens all the time and they don’t seem to be as well trained here as other Costa Vidas I have been to. Spoons touch the tortillas and then go back in the food.

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

— Not at all

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

I've been to this location many times, and had not had problems. I usually order online and pickup in the early afternoon. This last time I came later in the day. The first worker washed hands and changed gloves, but the second did not. The line did seem a bit messy, which always makes me nervous, but I wrongly assumed it would be fine since nearly all of their food is gluten free.

This time I got the baja bowl. Not sure exactly what caused it but I got glutened bad. Worst pain I've had since going off gluten. 😞 It's the only thing I ate that day and I started getting sick within half an hour of eating so I'm certain it was this.

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

— Not very

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

Great service. Washed hands and changed gloves. Knowledgeable. Vegetarian friendly. Vegan aware but limited options. I got the Baja Bowl which was delicious but I am still hungry.

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

— 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/All

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

— Excellent

Amazing flavor and lots of safe gluten free options!

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

— Very

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— No gluten-free information on the 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

This chain knows how to deal with celiac. Gloves were washed, corn tortillas kept separately, possible but minimal chance of cross contamination with the fixings.

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

— 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?

— Separate gluten-free 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?

— Average

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

— Very

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

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

— Somewhat

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?

— Good

I love the gluten free sweet pork quesadilla from costa vida. Its so far been the best place for me to go out to eat. Other places I’ve tried haven’t been helpful.

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

— Very

Safety Feature Ratings

• 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?

— Some

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

— Excellent

Super yummy! I’ve never had a problem here. Ask them to change their gloves but they are very accommodating! The food is lovely!

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

— Somewhat

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

Love this location! They are pretty good about changing their gloves but you definitely have to ask

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

— Somewhat

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

All of their sauces are gf (according to their website) and take extra precautions, like switching gloves and wiping cooking surface/using tin foil, for corn tortilla if you say it is for an allergen. I haven't gotten sick here and feel very comfortable.

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

— 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/All

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

— Excellent

Other Characteristics

• Good for dinner
• Good for lunch
• Good for takeout
• Offers outdoor seating

They were very away of celiacs and changed their gloves the second I mentioned something about it

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

— Somewhat

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

I used to live it here, but for the past few years I have been consistently disappointed. The servers cross contaminate everything by rubbing the spoons and tongs around on the tortillas. I hoped I could get past this by asking if it would be possible to scoop from a fresh pot, but they just dumped the same food into a fresh pot. I won't be going here again.

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

— 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?

— Not Much

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

— Excellent

I always say my order is gluten free and they change their gloves to avoid cross contamination. There are separate corn tortillas that they use. All of the Sauces are gluten free.

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

— 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/All

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

— Good

Other Characteristics

• Good for dairy-free
• Good for dinner
• Good for kids
• Good for lunch
• Good for takeout
• Good vegan options
• Good vegetarian options
• Low-FODMAP friendly
• Offers online ordering
• Offers outdoor seating

They always change their gloves

Is ALL the food in this establishment gluten-free?

— Yes, the establishment is dedicated gluten-free

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

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

— Excellent

I eat at this location frequently and they are always very accommodating and try to be as safe as they can.

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

— Somewhat

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?

— Good

Great experience- manager went out of his way to answer questions, explain to the person serving food how to keep things safe, and charged us for less since my son is picky and only wanted chips/cheese.

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

— Very

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

Do not trust this place if you have celiac’s. Yes, they did change gloves but everything touches-spoons, tongs, and the surface that they prepared the food on is not clean.

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

— 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?

— Not Much/None

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

— Poor

I have Celiac and never gotten sick there. Their staff and managers are great about avoiding cross contamination as much as they possibly can. You just need to let them know and they will instantly wash their hands and change their gloves.

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

— Very

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

I have Celiac and never gotten sick there. Their staff and managers are great about avoiding cross contamination as much as they possibly can. You just need to let them know and they will instantly wash their hands and change their gloves.

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

— Very

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

— Excellent

We like the flavor options, which are different from Chipotle, and they have flan.

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

— 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?

— Some

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

— Excellent

Great experience! First spoke to girl at register and she already knew about gluten and said yes they know how to handle "gluten allergy". So i went to the guy at the counter and just said i have 2 orders and both have a gluten allergy. He immediately changed his gloves without being asked. After confirming what i wanted, he asked if i was okay with it going through the oven. He was careful not to let the chips touch anything, and also laid one special green chip on top -- i assume this must be their code for gluten allergy. Then when it went to the next lady, same thing, i said gluten allergy and she changed her gloves and was very careful. Both of us have celiac and both felt fine afterward! And it was delicious!

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

— Somewhat

Safety Feature Ratings

• Dedicated gluten-free fryer
• Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions
• Staff will clean kitchen space or change gloves if asked
• Food comes out flagged or marked gluten-free

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

Other Characteristics

• Dog friendly
• Good for dairy-free
• Good for dinner
• Good for keto
• Good for kids
• Good for lunch
• Good for takeout
• Good with other allergies
• Offers online ordering
• Offers outdoor seating

I am changing my review. The last few times I’ve eaten here I haven’t felt so great, I thought maybe it was just too spicy. I tested some leftovers after feeling bad for hours and sure enough, gluten was found.

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

We enjoyed this restaurant. We had the grilled chicken nachos without any upset. The fresh pico was great. Queso also very good. The staff was somewhat knowledgeable about celiac. They do make fresh tortillas here but everything else is GF. No other fried food in the fryers but chips (I think). Maybe some risk of contamination as they are making tortillas from scratch, but we did not get sick.

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

— Very

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— No gluten-free information on the 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

When I told the server I was gluten free he explained that everything except the flour tortillas are GF. He removed his gloves, washed his hands, and put on new gloves. I was super pleased with my experience. I love the food!!

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

— Very

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— No gluten-free information on the 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

I have been to costa Vida multiple times and multiple locations and have never gotten sick. You just have to ask for gluten free before you order. 10/10 would recommend!

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

— Very

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— No gluten-free information on the 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

I’m newly diagnosed and not highly sensitive, so I can’t say for sure whether or not I was glutoned here; however, this place had plenty of GF options and from one I read online had gone through the process of making sure that everything except the flour tortillas are GF. If you order online, the tortilla options for the enchiladas are “flour, corn or corn (gluten friendly).” There’s also a check-box that says “make my meal gluten-friendly.” I’m passing through town and was happy to find a place where I felt comfortable ordering food. The enchiladas were quite tasty, too.

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

— 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/All

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

— Good