La Costena

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235 E Middlefield Rd Ste 1A
Mountain View, CA 94043

La Costena is a family-owned Mexican restaurant located in Mountain View, California, celebrated for its authentic dishes since 1984. Originating as a grocery store serving burritos from the back counter, it has evolved into a beloved local destination known for its extensive menu that includes burritos, tacos, and plates made with fresh ingredients.

The restaurant gained widespread recognition in 1997 when it attempted to break the Guinness World Record for the largest burrito during a community event. This tradition of community engagement and commitment to quality food continues to make La Costena a staple in the area, delighting patrons with its delicious offerings for over four decades.

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Devin M.
9/27/2025

Food was delicious and service was fast and polite. Highly recommended, fully authentic Mexican cuisine; Burritos can be as large as your imagination here. I got a quesadilla and it tasted like...

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Perhaps U.
8/10/2025

I tired their foods three years ago, my favorite were burritos and their rice plant. Today, I came here again after three years and try their hibiscus flower tea. It's a great, refreshing taste...

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Rochelle C.
5/17/2025

Excited to rediscover this place in its new-to-us location after formerly visiting decades ago (yup, I'm old!) when it was in the back of a grocery store on Rengstorff! It's now in a non-descript...

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Carlos C.
5/12/2025

The food is amazing and worth the wait in line! Definitely recommend to go prior to the lunch rush. This is a no frills taqueria that serves quality burritos and tacos. We ordered the Super...

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Christine N.
3/12/2025

We were in the Mountain View area and craving Mexican food. We were intrigued by the size of the super burrito. The different visuals of the burrito sizes were super helpful. We got the super...

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