La Costa Mexican Sports Bar & Grill

I’m giving five stars since La Costa consistently has very good dinner food. We have not been impressed with the breakfast, but dinner has always been great. I love the shrimp tacos and the guacamole is very good. The chips are fantastic and my husband loves the ceviche. The service was very slow on Saturday night and the UFC night was not really our vibe, but the vibe and service has been much better on other times we have been.

I am choosing not to support this restaurant at this time due to serious concerns about how it prioritizes profit over the wellbeing and protection of its employees. In the current political climate and ongoing ICE-related circumstances, it is more important than ever for businesses to have clear, humane policies in place to protect their staff. A responsible employer should demonstrate care, transparency, and preparedness when employees may feel vulnerable or unsafe. Unfortunately, this establishment has not shown that employee safety and wellbeing are a priority. Until meaningful changes are made and policies are implemented that reflect a genuine commitment to protecting workers, I will not be spending my money here. I believe businesses have an ethical responsibility to support the people who keep them running—not just their bottom line.

Love this place. Great fresh guacamole and chips. Birria quesadilla is my new favorite 😍

I've been here so many times and have yet to write a review. I'm not a huge Mexican lover but I always find something I can eat here!! The service is hit or miss but the food is always good! I absolutely recommend the ceviche, it's always fresh and delicious. The chips are good and well seasoned and their happy hour always hits. The sangria is delicious as are the margaritas. In the summer they open the doors and you can eat on the sidewalk. The bathroom isn't the cleanest but not so bad you can't use it. Stop it and find out for yourself, the food won't let you down.

Good food if served hot right away. Never got my drink as ordered (need to update menu if not available) so I just drank water. Only 1 wait staff on the floor taking orders and had a food runner delivering to the table. Atmosphere wasn't what I expected. Limited parking.

One of my new favorites in West St. Paul, MN. The food is delicious. We had, three Carnita tacos, three Chicken Tacos, three Queso-Birria Tacos w/Consume with Chips & Guacamole...Delicious!!! Definitely worth the visit and full of satisfied customers. Also, thought it was worth taking a picture of the Delicious Ceviches next to us.

The atmosphere is loud, however welcoming. This is a place to come talk laugh and enjoy both Drinks and food. They have multiple TV’s which usually have a variety of sports playing on them. Most of them live! The drinks: good selection of Mexican imports when it comes to beer. And their Sangria and mixed drinks are quite good. Havent ordered something I didn’t at least appreciate. The food: quite delicious. This is one of the few places where they make traditional burritos. None of that rice and cheese in there if you know what i mean. And they also have a wide variety of Seafood dishes. That in my opinion are quite well made. Finally the service: it’s a hit or miss, depending on the experience and apparently the shift quality(Meaning how heavy the staff has had it) you can get the sweetest waitress or waiter or not... Overall Ive never been mistreated. Maybe given a expressionless face at most. And a forgotten request or two. Final Thoughts: come check it out. This is a place that merits a detour to come check out. 2 Michelin stars on my Humble Opinion

I’ve been coming here for years but never wrote a review. About time I did. They’ve never disappointed me. Their tacos are consistently delicious! I love taco Tuesday’s here! The servers are also very quick and efficient workers even when it’s busy. Loveddd the fries and the strawberry margarita!

I'm lucky enough to live just minutes away from this absolute gem in St. Paul, MN--an area so full of authentic Mexican restaurants and markets that it honestly feels like the universe is trying to fatten me up on purpose. In the summer, I plant myself on La Costa's "patio," which is actually just a handful of tables on the sidewalk--nothing fancy, but I always enjoy it on a warm day. Every time I visit La Costa, I have to get the chips and queso dip. La Costa offers Blanco and Nacho Cheese queso, but I wouldn't know about the Nacho because my heart and soul belong to Blanco. It is, without exaggeration, the best queso in the area. Their chips are also seasoned perfectly! For drinks, I used to ride hard for the Vallarta Margarita because cucumber margs are my favorite. But at La Costa, it's just a tad too spicy for my taste--not that it stopped me from ordering it repeatedly. Then I met the Mangonada Margarita. I am not usually a blended margarita girly, but this one is creamy, smooth, and somehow doesn't require the lung strength of a competitive swimmer to drink through a straw. As for food, I've eaten my way through a decent chunk of the menu. Some highlights are the Fish Tacos, the Ceviche, the Mole Enchiladas, and the Chimichanga. I tried the Camarones A La Costa recently and while they were good, I'm loyal to other dishes on the menu. The mole enchiladas pack heat. The mole sauce sits right at the edge of my maximum spice tolerance (which honestly isn't much). Still, I get them from time to time because they are so good. My husband, who loves spice, thinks they're incredible. The fish tacos are mild and perfect for anyone who wants zero mouth fires. The ceviche is also a must if you love seafood. Today I grabbed the chicken chimichanga to go, and they absolutely stuffed this thing with chicken and rice. They also gave me a fat cup of queso on the side, which I deeply respect. I skipped the beans and doubled up on rice. 10/10, would do it again. La Costa stays on my rotation for a reason.

The food was really delicious and large portions. I had one of the enchiladas with rice and beans...chef kiss good! The service was good. The drinks were average. The ambiance is a welcoming neighborhood feel.

I love this place It's perfect for stopping in for a quick lunch, happy hour and they're happy hours are both far One of the best hands down. It's even quaint enough for date night and when the weather is nice if you can swing, it sitting out side on their little patio makes the feel even better. I love their food they're guacamole is the best around And I love their cevichebut every time I go there I have to get a Cadillac margarita If you haven't had one you don't know what you're missing The service is always polite and welcoming... Oh and how could I forget their street tacos and the Birria

Came here a few times now. First time was on a Saturday afternoon, it was pretty packed and it's a smaller restaurant so it was also really loud and lively. The second time was on a Sunday afternoon, it's was consistently busy but a lot quieter. They do have a small sidewalk patio right in front of the restaurant. The food is decent tasting for the most part. I got flautas w/ shredded chicken (you can get them as an app or entree w/ rice and beans) The drinks are good as well. I will say it's a bit pricey overall though. There's a slight discount if you use cash vs card. Service is overall a bit slow but the staff were generally always nice. They do have street parking, as well as a decent sized parking lot, which is nice.

I was scrolling Yelp for Mexican and found this place. Our server was really nice and warned us that the food we ordered was pretty spicy, which we like, and it did not disappoint. So good! So spicy! We want to come back when it's nice out and they have the garage doors open and some games on the tv's. Very cool place.

La Costa is an okay place, but it's not my favorite Mexican restaurant or my go-to pick. I personally wouldn't ever pay full price to eat here and I've only ever gone during happy hour which is good for the prices. The meat always tends to be a bit chewy in the tacos, so I usually just get chips, guac, and queso. The drinks are always pretty good and the sangria is my favorite! The restaurant is smaller and tends to be very loud, but nothing too terrible in my experience.

This place is located in west Saint Paul it's in a key Hispanic area surrounded by lots of amazing shops. It has its own little parking lot and on nice days it has a large open feel where huge garage doors open letting in fresh air. As you walk in you are greeted and the interior is very open. There are some tasteful sports decorations along with TVs and a large well-stocked bars. When you go to a sports bar you expect lots of Tvs and lots of gody Vikings or football decor all over the place and when you go to a Mexican restaurant you mostly see Mexican decor and lots of traditional things. This bar is very modern and clean-looking. The service was second to none and the menu was so large we were not even sure what to get. Also, beware of what you get because lots of the items are made to be shared so ask about portion size first. We were planning to order a few things but started with beer, and then a margarita. The margarita was not watered down and syrupy like in some places. We continued to browse the menu and the amazing server was again helpful and we decided to start with the fish and shrimp ceviche. Well, when it came out the portion was so large we were done. The ceviche tasted very fresh the avocado melted in your mouth and the shrimp were not rubbery like they had it sitting for days. The chips tasted nice and crisp. We hope to make another trip there again soon because if everything is as good as the ceviche then we will enjoy the rest of the menu. Thank you all at La Costa for the amazing lunch!

One of my favorite taco places. The food is delicious. The restaurant is clean. And the staff are super nice and attentive.

As if I didn't need another reason to love my fave spot on the West Side of St Paul, they've now added my fave meal of the week to their menu. My lovely wife and I have been coming to La Costa since they first opened, it's kind of our spot, so I was very excited when they invited me in to check out their new brunch offerings. They're mixing it up with some more traditional huevos dishes as well as some standard American ones with their own twist. Check it : Biscuits and Gravy ~ Two fresh baked buttermilk biscuits * country gravy * two eggs any style * crispy hash browns **sour cream based gravy here which is outstanding and unique. Hash browns are perfectly crispy and seasoned well. I'm told they're still working the kinks out with this one and I'm definitely headed back to give it another go!** Chilaquiles Platter ~ Crispy corn tortilla chips * green sauce * shredded chicken * beans * queso fresco * crema * cilantro * onion * two eggs **you have a choice of red or green chili sauce with these -- always go green cause their verde is some of the best I've had** Huevos Divorciados ~ Fried Eggs on Corn Tortillas * green and red salsa * chorizo * rice * beans * tortillas **I love the chorizo here and a little of everything off this platter slapped into a corn tortilla and it's heaven** Guacamole ~ available any time, but we always order it because it's the best in town! Brunch is being served Monday - Friday 8am-11am -- Weekends 8am-2pm They're working on adding botttomless mimosas and the Bloody Mary here is very solid! Get on over there and happy brunching, everyone!

Went for dinner on a Saturday evening and got chips, guac, two mango margaritas, mole enchiladas, and A La Diabla shrimp. The prices are elevated for what it was, but overall the food quality and portion sizes were decent. The chips were the highlight. Very fresh. Before I continue, I already know it's supposedly "my fault" for ordering the A La Diabla shrimp. However, as someone who regularly eats spicy food (reaper, scorpion, etc peppers) I could not believe how ungodly hot this dish was. It was not good, and I even had to go to the lengths of dipping the shrimp in a glass of water to rinse them off. The server said he doesn't even like the dish and our dinner guest couldn't even tolerate a dab onto her finger. I ate it as to not waste the money spent. Disappointed. Server was even laughing at me, so I'm wondering if I was the butt of a joke here. My wife's enchiladas mole was delicious though, and I highly recommend that. Would be a 4 star review if the prices were slightly better and I didn't have to dip my food into water just to taste it.

First time visiting and will come back, food was good and as noted by other reviews service was suspect but you have to give an establishment a break due to labor shortage. La Costa had large roll up garage doors and on the beautiful evening the breeze was nice. Lots of TV's to watch sports. The food was good and was delivered hot, drinks were great as well. I will for sure go back.

Was recommended here by a friend. The food is good and service is good. At first, when I entered I felt a little out of place but the staff is very welcoming. My bf and I were sharing whatever we ordered as we weren't super hungry but wanted something to hold us over. He got the combo fajitas- chicken and shrimp. We ordered the chips & salsa which was delicious. The chips are fresh and have a good season on them. The salsa verde is very good and has a slight kick to it. I ordered a shredded chicken quesadilla, but did not care for the marinade of their chicken tinga. It tasted very peppery (like lots of black pepper). We will recommend and will return. The fajitas are well seasoned and delicious. We also ordered the queso fundido and that was delicious. The chorizo could be a little more spicy but has such good flavor. I like to eat mine with tortilla chips instead of tortillas.

Great vibe, delicious chicken enchiladas. Our waiter was just great! Mini chimichangas were a bit cold & not crispy at all.

Scenery doesn't match the quality of food. First impression is this is a bar. No mariachi music, colorful walls and they have Bad Bunny playing in the background. But the food is darn authentic and good. Tacos: Queso Birria: 4/5 it's not the best but it's good enough. Flavors were on point for the most part and it was juicy. But no consume and It wasn't has crunch as I would like. Asada: 4/5 Throughly impressed. Not as dry but also not as juicy but very beefy. I enjoyed the simplicity. Tripe: 4/5 the tripe is fried very well. Only feedback would be adding flavor to the tripe itself, such as a dry seasoning. Ceviche: I asked for spicy and it had a kick to it, much appreciated. Best ceviche I've had in MN, I've tried many places. The shrimp is not extremely raw but perfectly cooked in the lime. It's also cut up and this is their specialty. Will return again!

We waited almost an hour to eat. There was only one waitress taking orders, and another gal bringing out the food. Food was just alright. I've ordered take out from here before and was impressed, but after this experience, I'd consider going down the street to Boca Chica.

We made an impromptu trip on New Year's day to La Costa, just a short drive over the Robert street bridge from downtown St. Paul, for margaritas and lunch. We decided to start with the shrimp and fish ceviche, which proved to not only be the best Minnesota ceviche I have had in remembrance, but also a very large serving for two people - we could eat no more after that! We also saw a CAMARONES ZARANDEADOS platter come out that looked pretty amazing. The restaurant was quiet, had a clean interior and restrooms and a couple locals saddling up to the bar. Waitstaff was pleasant and appropriately tipped for a holiday. This was a basic sports bar atmosphere with not so basic food. In the past I have only had breakfast here but I will be back to this little Westside spot for meals beyond that in the future - well done La Costa!

Very delicious food and margarita! The birria tacos were great! A little spicy to be honest but still good!

As someone who grew up in California and then Texas, I have been dying to find a place in Minnesota that is up to my standards. This place is the hit! This entire block area is a wonderful collection of various LatinX, Spanish, Salvadorian, etc. food and stores. The service was just right with enough attention but not taking you away from enjoying your meal or friend(s). The ambiance was a bit more on the sports and modern aspect than I was expecting, but I didn't care the food took over. They were also quite speedy.

After living in Tucson for a few years, we never eat Mexican, especially Sonoran food in MN.... A co worker told us to try this place and promised the best Sonoran food in MN, and we were not disappointed! We now eat here or get take out monthly until we can get back to Southern AZ, this satisfies all our cravings! Try the mole, ceviche, and always get the guacamole with house seasoned tortilla chips!!!!!

Hands down one of the best I've had. Food was on point and authentic. Would definitely recommend this.

Okay I'm scoring purely based on their Bloody Mary bar. They not only have an amazing product,but a brilliant social media campaign as well! I heard about them on FB and literally went there the next two weekends. Thus us unlike any other bloody bar I've been to, and I've definitely had my share yo. Beef and chicken flautas, bacon wrapped and plain shrimp, dry rub and buffalo (full sized) wings, meat and cheese tray, and full garnish tray. They also have my fave mix, in multiple flavors, Spooky. So you get a bloody and one spear to fill up on the buffet for $10! It'll knock you out

I won't even give it a one star absolute the worst place I have ever ate they had nacho cheese from a store container and call it queso. Waiter was awful messed up order I didn't even get my food because he knew no English. Tried to charge us for extra things and told him and he still didn't take it off absolutely rip off four people almost 100 dollars. Avoid at all cost your wasting your money.

My favorite place to get tacos! Tuesday $1 tacos are the best. Not so sure what the dish was called but it filled me up so good. The coke in the bottle just hits different. ;).

It seemed a bit overpriced. But it's an upscale, modern Mexican place during a sports bar motif. It's the only one of these I've personally ever seen, so it was interesting, but I can get slightly better Mexican for slightly less price at any of a number of other places nearby. I had the Mole steak enchiladas.

Great spot! We enjoyed the chorizo fundito and their tacos were bomb. The burrito bowls are huge and so good. Also liked their enchiladas. Lovely patio. Plenty of parking in the back if you can't find any street parking.

No menus - you need to use your phone to scan a QR code. And even then, you need to register at some third-party website. Too much hassle. Ordered huevos rancheros over medium without a menu. Eggs were over well not medium. Beans were cold. Rice was cold. Nobody bothered to ask me how the food was. First and last visit.

I ordered the birria platter . The rice was hard and the consome that came with the tacos was 80 percent oil and was not edible . Not sure what's going on with the cooks there today .

We would give 5 stars - the food is authentic and delicious. The service is excellent. BUT we were there at about 09:00 p on a Friday night - a DJ was blasting music very loud - and the place is not set up like club - place cleared out. The music was fine, just too loud. We'll try again because everything was really good except the loud music - please turn it down or start the DJ way later in the night.

I feel like La Costa could be a 5/5 for me but my first experience just wasn't quite there. My friend and I went for happy hour on a weeknight and wanted to sit outside at the cute little tables I usually see out front. Those weren't out so our only outdoor option was picnic tables on the side of the building, in the parking lot, where you could catch a whiff of the nearby dumpster. No thanks. So we sat inside. It's a louder, sports bar feel, as this is a Mexican bar. I really enjoyed my food! I ordered enchiladas and guacamole. The portions are large, prices are fair, and the service was pretty good. I would love love love to go back when the garage doors are open and there is better outdoor seating!

Great food and drinks! I've always enjoyed my meals here. Enchiladas suizas are delicious - sauce is a bit spicy, much better and more authentic than most places in the metro! Rice and beans have good flavor as well. Burrito platter is huge! Large burrito stuffed with all the fillings, covered in queso, with sides of rice and beans. Good luck finishing half! The chips are amazing - homemade, with a sprinkling of lime and Tajin for flavor. Prickly Pear margarita is a must if you like the flavor - its a personal favorite of mine. Regular margs are also great. Beers are huge! It's usually pretty quiet on week nights - a few regulars at the bar for beers and soccer, and a few tables eating. No worries about needing reservations at this time! Great local place to dine.

This place is a solid "wow!" Kinda loud bar atmosphere, with Latin/Mexican pop music playing on multiple speakers and on video behind the bar. I had chicken enchiladas de mole and it was fantastic. Very flavorful mole sauce with just the right amount of spice. The pulled chicken filling was very tender and flavorful. Service was really good, although we were there for lunch so it was pretty empty.

real hit or miss. last time we ordered delivery from here, food was really excellent (shrimp fajitas and something else i don't remember) in quality and quantity. this time, chicken burrito was missing chicken and ceviche without jalapenos came with extra jalapenos.

Authentic food, good happy hour specials, friendly service, cozy feel. This place is the real deal!

Visiting the west side means you're looking for legit Food and la Costa won't let you down. They have a large menu to pick from. I went with the classic street taco and loved my lunch! My tacos were so filling, full Of flavor with tender meat, and the tortillas not only smelled amazing but they were so good and somehow didn't fall apart. They have a beautiful indoor space. Service was prompt and great. You can make reservations online but they also do walk ups. There is a small parking lot available.

Pretty good place with large portion. The horchata was very yummy . Great atmosphere and friendly servers although it does take a bit to get their attention. Overall cool place to grab some fused Mexican food.

Amazing taco Tuesday Deal. Great service. Great prices. Great vibe. Nice location. Drinks are strong!

We patron this place a few times a month, and we are never disappointed! Guacamole is fresh, chips are homemade, the margaritas are delish, and the tacos are awesome! I tried the fried taco and Taco Nortega and of course my GF gets the Pork Carnitas street tacos every time! Our favorite Mexican in the city!

I was really excited after reading these great reviews. But I wasn't overly impressed. Service was okay- not fantastic. It wasn't busy so I expect a bit more. We had to flag down for refills, condiments etc. none of the food came out at the same time, and the kids were served last. Made for some hangry kiddos. Shrimp ceviche- a personal favorite... was too salty to eat. The flavor was good. But the afterbite of salt ruined it. So disappointed. Fish tacos were really good. But for the price I would expect more then just the tacos. Kids- steak tacos. Again super salty. Chicken quesadilla- my girls said it was perfect. This was a $75 meal... I don't think it was worth it. I left leaving unsatisfied.

Meh. I've tried it 3x, and each time was a bust. The food is kinda spendy and extremely lacking flavor. Out of everything I tried the only thing I enjoyed was the queso.

My wife and I recently stumbled upon this place when the restaurant across the street was closed for renovations. We've since been coming here every weekend for breakfast (the past month at this point). Our favorites are the menudo and divorciados huevos!

One of favorite Mexican restaurants. Food is fresh and authentic. Would highly recommend the sangria and fajitas!

This is a very hip place! I've been here several times already this summer, and each time I sit at the bar here, I feel like I am on vacation, which has really helped heal my soul during this ominous COVID-19 pandemic. Located on the West Side of Saint Paul, on César Chávez, the cantina is part of the rich Latinx community of the area. La Costa helps me pretend I'm in Tijuana or something. (Or what I imagine it to be. I've never been to Mexico. Seriously). There's these large overhead garage doors that get rolled up to expose the sidewalk patio and the whole place is just wide open with the sounds of the street bustle outside mixing with the casual vibe indoors. Mexican hip-hop beats come out of some bassy speakers, and there's usually the corresponding music video on a large overhead monitor, and some soccer or tennis game on other monitors. There's a M-F happy hour from 3 to 6, with a fantastic $5 street taco special that I like to enjoy with a Pacífico. One thing I really enjoy are micheladas, but they've been a bit inconsistent here. I've had two great ones and two mediocre ones. At $9 each, they should be all be great. But the tacos are delicious, and the service has been great, so I will happily return with some regularity.

Taco Tuesday $1.00 tacos! This place is the bomb. La Costa has a Dj come in at 8pm on Tuesday and he tears it up. Billy is my server every Tuesday, great guy and a MARINE VETERAN, so I have to show my veterans love as I'm a navy vet myself. Love this place!

Great spot. Food is wonderful. Awesome wait staff and they have an amazing bloody bar on the weekend. My loco friend claims, "This is the best Bloody Mary I've ever had"

Mouth On Fire! Wonderful flavorful fire!! We came here on a Tuesday night and discovered that they actually honor taco Tuesday. Three street tacos for something like six or 10 bucks something stupid like that. They have fresh made tortilla chips incredibly wonderful salsas and Verde sauces. And for an optional a few bucks more you can get one hell of a bowl of fresh made guacamole. I've never had guacamole like this ever before. This was awesome stuff. As the name says this place is also a sports bar and they have lots of TVs and easy view so you can catch the games. The front of the building is a huge garage door that are nice days they open up and let them warm summer in. It's worth coming back here a few more times. (FYI: that bowl of guacamole was full when it was delivered to the table. I failed to get a photo quick enough.)

Will no longer be giving them business. I loved this place for their good authentic food but.... the management is a disaster. The owner likes to get drunk often & verbally assault clients. My friends & I have been there multiple times & seen it happen. She once drunkenly bumped into a customer& said "fuck you, I'm the owner". She's always drunk out of her mind on the weekends which makes the place look really bad. She has called my friend illegal as if she knew her personally. Other servers had to come talk to her & ask if she was okay, which shouldn't have happened in the first place. Also, make sure not to make special requests on orders because as the owner Judy said "the cooks get crabby because they have to do more work".

Food and drinks are very affordable but it gets super crowded during the happy hours and the tacos are just okay I've had better.

Stopped in for late lunch/early dinner service. To start, the service was friendly and the place seemed clean. Unfortunately, the food was about as far from "authentic" Mexican food as I've ever seen. For starters, bag nacho cheese with pico should never be referred to as "queso" on any menu, period. We ordered happy hour tacos, and they seemed to have a pretty good selection of meat options. It wasn't terrible, but was a tad greasy and lacked full flavor. The salsas were definitely more of a sauce, and again...lacked flavor or spice. I want to like this place because it was friendly and had a fun atmosphere. Maybe I have high expectations coming from the southwest, but this just was not good Mexican food.

Worst experience by far! Service was slow. Waited over an hour for food. Had to reorder due to foul taste in the meat. To top it off, owner yelled at us to leave because "we Latinos" were bad for her business. Never again! La peor experiencia sin duda! El servicio fue lento. Esperamos casi una hora para comida. Tuvimos que ordenar de nuevo por que la carne sabía echada a perder. Y para completar la noche, la dueña nos gritó y corrió diciendo que nosotros los latinos éramos malos para su negocio. Nunca jamás!