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Chipotle vs Costa Vida vs Cafe Rio

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  • Chipotle

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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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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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I have a love hate relationship with Cafe Rio. I really only like their food when smothered with their salsa fresca. I've never found a go-to option at Costa Vida and they are never as busy so their food has never seemed as fresh. I think both of them have gotten worse recently as they seem like they are trying to copy Chipotle more. Chipotle is trash IMHO. I've only had it a few times but it has been disappointing every time. I thought maybe I just wasn't ordering right, but getting good food shouldn't be a challenge. I live close to Jordan Landing in West Jordan and all three are there, when I get one of them it is Cafe Rio even though like I said I have a love hate relationship and I hate dealing with them.
 
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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I agree about the first part (they are the same)
I like chipotle though. But I like cafe vida better than chipotle

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Sardines said:
I have a love hate relationship with Cafe Rio. I really only like their food when smothered with their salsa fresca. I've never found a go-to option at Costa Vida and they are never as busy so their food has never seemed as fresh. I think both of them have gotten worse recently as they seem like they are trying to copy Chipotle more. Chipotle is trash IMHO. I've only had it a few times but it has been disappointing every time. I thought maybe I just wasn't ordering right, but getting good food shouldn't be a challenge. I live close to Jordan Landing in West Jordan and all three are there, when I get one of them it is Cafe Rio even though like I said I have a love hate relationship and I hate dealing with them.
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You ever had barbacoa? They are like chipotle but better

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SoberasHotRod said:
But the real answer is El Pollo Loco
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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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Tacos lopez ftw

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@Sardines you ever been to fiesta ole in Kearns?

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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.

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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.
 
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