Costa Vida
5 recent ratings
$ • Mexican Restaurant
Reported to have a gluten-free menu
Reported GF menu options: Tacos, Tortillas
Safety Rating
5 ratings
As rated by the community
8093 West 159th Street
Overland Park, KS 66223
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Most Recent Reviews
Review
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.
Safety
How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?
— Somewhat
Quality & Quantity
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
Review
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!!
Safety
How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?
— Very
Quality & Quantity
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
Review
Still learning to manage my issue. The first time I went they didn’t understand my concern (language barrier) and didn’t change gloves, and I got sick. The second time I got a different person and I was more direct and they made a point of washing and changing gloves. I haven’t had an issue after the initial bad experience.
Safety
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
Quality & Quantity
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
Other
Other Characteristics
- Good for dairy-free
- Good for dinner
- Good for kids
- Good for lunch
- Good for takeout
- Good vegan options
- Offers online ordering
- Offers outdoor seating
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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Review
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.
Safety
How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?
— Not at all
Quality & Quantity
How much of the menu is available gluten-free?
— Not Much/None
Review
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.
Safety
How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?
— 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
Quality & Quantity
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
Other
Other Characteristics
- Good for dinner
- Good for kids
- Good for lunch
- Good for takeout
- Good vegan options
- Offers online ordering
Review
Manager is very helpful when making your meal. He did a fantastic job of letting us know safe choices for us. Almost everything except the flour, wheat tortillas and a few desserts, is gluten free. My son is also dairy free and they accommodate his custom nacho order without hesitation. My son loves their food and so do I. Make sure you voice your allergy so they will change their gloves.***update*** they no longer use tongs with the lettuce or cheese meaning there’s major cross contamination. Witnessed on nearly every occasion since the manager made our meals. I just skip the lettuce and cheese unless it’s a new container.
Safety
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
Quality & Quantity
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
Other
Other Characteristics
- Good for dairy-free
- 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
- Offers outdoor seating
Review
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!
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
Other
Other Characteristics
- Good for lunch
- Good for takeout
- Good selection of healthy options
- Offers delivery
- Offers online ordering
- Offers outdoor seating
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
Review
We ate here recently. It’s set up like Chipotle, but the food tastes better. They said they can make anything gluten-free with a soft corn tortilla. I asked them to change their gloves. The chicken tastes fire-grilled and the rice was some of the best I’ve had anywhere! Neither my son or I got sick, so we were happy! (I’m not positive if the toppings come into contact with flour tortillas or not. That’s something to be aware of.) To melt the cheese, the staff puts the tortilla on aluminum foil on the grill. That’s a great way to do it! They make their tortillas fresh every day. Yum!
Review
Manager was very knowledgeable about celiac and food allergies. Immediately changed his gloves and led me through the choices that would work for me. I’m celiac and had no reaction. Can’t wait to go back! There’s an app with nutritional info outlining ingredients.
Reviews of this Chain
Review
Not all the workers seem know about the gf protocols but when they do, they are very good at following them; changing their gloves, getting certain foods from the original containers etc.
Safety
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
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
Review
I had a sweet pork salad. The person that helped me wasn’t sure about my questions but the shift manager helped out. Gloves changed, one person took my order through the whole line. Fryer is GF and tortilla strips are safe.
Only thing in the restaurant with gluten are the flour tortillas. Watch your food and it looks at least as safe as Chipotle…honestly maybe a bit safer because they use utensils for lettuce and cheese where other places use gloves.
Safety
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
- Dedicated gluten-free fryer
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
Other
Other Characteristics
- Good for dairy-free
- Good for dinner
- Good for kids
- Good for lunch
- Good for takeout
- Offers delivery
- Offers online ordering
- Offers outdoor seating
Review
Pretty good. They seemed to understand the allergy protocol. I didn’t get sick
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?
— Most/All
How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?
— Excellent
Review
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.
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
Review
Great experience. All GF except flour Tortilla, pie and cookies. Goes through oven in individual container.
Safety
How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?
— Very
Quality & Quantity
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
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