La Costa Cafe — Restaurant in Sacramento

This bustling Mexican-inspired café in Midtown is the weekend vibe—think L.A. café energy with hella Sacramento charm. It’s cute, crowded, and just the right amount of chaotic.

Don’t be scared by the line or the open seating—finding a spot is easier than it looks. The staff? Super friendly and ready to help, even when it’s poppin’.

Now the food: Fresh, flavorful, and fun. The plates come solo (no sides), and while they may look small, they’re sneaky-filling. Most dishes bring some heat, and yes, I almost went for the Chilaquiles... but Breakfast Tacos are rare in Sac and theirs slap. I swapped the chorizo for guac—#noregrets.

Drinks take a beat, but food comes to you. And with every dish I saw float by, I added another item to my “next time” list.

I had the Matcha Latte and cucumber-lime Agua Fresca—lightly sweet, super refreshing, and perfect for this Sacramento heat. ☀️🥒

How I break down my ⭐️ reviews: 1 - Not if it was the last thing on DoorDash. 🗑️ 2 - Meh. Maybe if I’m close, and high. 😬 3 - Mid. Not texting the group chat about it. 🤷‍♀️ 4 - Hella solid. Planning my next visit. 😋 5 - Shut up! Take my money....

Unfortunately, mid-ington city. I kept hearing the hype about La Costa, especially them having really good matcha so I went to check it out.

🍴Food : However I noticed that every time they called out the matcha it was a different variation of green… as a self proclaimed matcha connoisseur I was concerned and ofc the matcha they called out for me was the lightest shade I’ve seen all day wahh.. it was alright maybe a 3.5/5 but would have loved to try it at its full capacity.

I also ordered the sweet potato and avocado tostada I believe and although very fresh tasting it was a bit bland and too oil heavy, a 3.2/5

🛜WiFi: my main issue, it says it was connected in my devices but I troubleshooted for about an hour to no avail…not sure what the issue was and I even asked the staff and they said it’s finicky sometimes.

🌱Atmosphere + Staff: actually really nice although kinda crowded so maybe a no if you get overstimulated easily. Staff was kind and helpful except I may be holding a small grudge over the barista girl who kept pouring different color variations...

A couple of things to say about this establishment. I love the matcha and I like that it’s always consistent in how it’s made, every flavor has been amazing and I would go back just for that. The food is also pretty good and it pairs well with their drinks. Also the spot is a great study place if you go before the rush. My main critiques of course are the high prices on food for the small amount you’re getting, the lackluster service, and the coffee is so inconsistent. The prices speak for themselves, but the service varies depending on the person; went early morning - great nice service, went in the afternoon - the girl seemed short and rude. Finally, the coffee taste REALLY depends on who makes it, I got an iced mocha once and it was amazing, the next time I went it was super sour and gross(as other reviewers have stated). Would recommend this place for the atmosphere and...