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Chipotle vs Costa Vida vs Cafe Rio

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  • Chipotle

  • Costa Vida

  • Cafe Rio

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fishonjazz said:
Interesting. I have one near me and literally have never been and I have no idea why I refuse to go there.
Might be the next restaurant I go to now.

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Back when we lived in California it was our go to spot. They unfortunately don't have them in Indy. We were in Utah last week and noticed that they have them now, so that's probably why it's on my mind.
 
SoberasHotRod said:
Back when we lived in California it was our go to spot. They unfortunately don't have them in Indy. We were in Utah last week and noticed that they have them now, so that's probably why it's on my mind.
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Im gonna give it a try for sure.
 
fishonjazz said:
Tacos lopez ftw

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I like Tacos Lopez better than any of these, but I wanted to see what people felt about these three that are based on the same concept. They've got bins of ingredients and as you walk down the line they ask which ones you want and make your food while you're standing there.
 
Sardines said:
I like Tacos Lopez better than any of these, but I wanted to see what people felt about these three that are based on the same concept. They've got bins of ingredients and as you walk down the line they ask which ones you want and make your food while you're standing there.
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Barbacoa is exactly like chipotle but its way better imo.
 
Sardines said:
No but I've heard good things.
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Its pretty good. Its kind of like a taco time or del taco or something but slightly better. Nothing to go out of your way to try but if you are in the neighborhood its pretty good. Get their shredded beef items. Their hours are weird as well.
 
Culichi Kitchen in Orem or La Hacienda in Draper.

You’re welcome

I do like the Burrito Bowls at Chipotle. And their like chips and salsa is pretty good. I have to specifically want their stuff to go there.

But that’s about all I like there. At Costa Vida, you have a lot of variety. So anyone in the family bc a load up on nachos, enchiladas, burritos, etc. cafe Rio’s quality and portions have gone down. Not sure if it’s everywhere or just here in the north end of Utah county.

Costa I can eat anytime with the family and find something good. So costa wins.
 
LogGrad98 said:
Cafe Rio and Costa Vida are literally the same thing. They both originated in Utah and Cafe Rio actually sued Costa Vida for copying their concept entirely. That said I think Cafe Rio barely gets the edge here. None of this is my favorite food by any stretch. I'd rather just go to Rancheritos or Betos. Chipotle is literally hot vomit. No thanks.
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Hahahaha you naive California leftist. You had no idea what you were missing out on! Welcome to Utah, home of the chain food restaurant! We will have you addicted to faceless characteristic-less chicken and Mexican American food in gigantic portions and endless drive thrus in no time! Remember, it’s not about taste or quality, it’s about quantity!

Come join me In Lehi/sarstoga springs and I’ll provide you with at least 20 options for the same chicken, Mexican American, and burger sludge. Not a single original locally owned store among them! It’ll be “my pleasure!”

Oh and sugary soda drink place too. Hope you’re thirsty!
 
I used to love both Cafe Rio and Barbacoa when I lived in SLC - left in 2011. Qdoba is pretty good, and probably my favorite up here for that type of Mexican food - altho Baja Fresh is pretty good.

In my opinion, there's 5 different types of Mexican restaurants.

There's your crappy fast food barely call it Mexican, like Taco Bell or Del Taco or Taco Time. They have their place, but they're certainly not GOOD.
There's taqueria style, which are almost never chain restaurants, except for maybe Rubios? Maybe a place has 2 or 3 locations. They're always super greasy and super delicious.
There's the "fresh Mex" style, which is what we're discussing here. They at least FEEL healthier than taquerias, even if they're not.
There's basic sit-down Mexican places. These are fairly interchangeable - some of them are better than others, but they all serve the basics and fill you up really well.
And then there's super authentic, like Red Iguana. These are pretty rare, but the absolute best.
 
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