La Costa Taqueria — Restaurant in Salinas

We were hungry and the place had street appeal. The smells were also good as we drove by, so we turned around and came back and pulled in. Everything looked neat and clean and as I said had street appeal, by that I mean well ordered no trash anywhere and well kept. There were cars in the parking lot and I walked up to the order window with several people ahead of me. I examined the menu from overhead and mentally prepared my order. When I got to my turn I placed my order and took a seat to await delivery of my order. I actually didn't have to wait long and my order was delivered to me via my number provided to me upon completion of my ordering. Although I wasn't provided any silverware or napkins, my order was complete and exactly as I ordered it. Since all the orders are to go or you can sit at one of the tables and eat, my husband and I were eager to get back to our hotel room, so we took our order and left. When we got back I snapped pictures of the food which you see below, everything looked delicious and as we tasted the fair, it was as good as the pictures promised. In fact the tostada had so much meat I had to take some of the meat off just to eat it. Although I'm from out of town I would go back to this restaurant again to order and, I probably will, since we often visit here from out of town. All this food was only $13; as I said, it tasted good, but later, we both had indigestion from the grease. I guess each person must decide if it...

🌮 Ka Costa Taqueria — a flavorful gem in Salinas! If you're craving authentic Mexican bites with no frills and all flavor, this spot delivers.

✨ Highlights: 🐷 Al pastor tacos that hit the spot 🍤 Shrimp ceviche that’s fresh and zesty 🌯 Burritos so big they deserve their own zip code 🪑 Outdoor seating with a casual, local vibe

💸 Heads-up: It’s cash only, so bring those bills or be ready to sprint to the nearest ATM!

📍 Located at 1306 N Main St, it’s a local favorite for good reason. Fast service, generous portions, and a menu that keeps...

Great & cheap tacos! Make sure to bring cash as they do not accept cards. Only reason why I am not giving 5 stars is because the website location is messed up and gives you a menu for another La Costa. I wanted to go specifically for the shrimp tacos but was informed on arrival they do not make those, even though they have shrimp burritos. I'm sure it would be very easy for them to do shrimp tacos and they would make a killing from people like me!

Updated review January 2024: They now take...