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LA Costa Mission Restaurant
Our Exeutive Chef Geno Bahena Just receive an award BEST CHEF OF AMERICA. The newest La Costa Mission Restaurant, specializes in authentic regional cuisine served in an elegant, upscale setting. Our Patio at La Costa Mission serves authentic Mexican Food in a fun, casual & relaxed atmosphere. La Costa Mission takes advance reservations for all parties.
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36 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.4
/
5
Rating Breakdown 36 reviews
5 stars
(18)
4 stars
(15)
3 stars
(1)
2 stars
(2)
1 star
(0)
Food
(Outstanding)
4.4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
4.5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
- fit for foodies(23)
- neighborhood gem(20)
- special occasion(17)
- romantic(14)
- good for groups(12)
- great for outdoor dining(5)
LA Costa Mission Restaurant Reviews List
Review 1 for LA Costa Mission Restaurant
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
New Mexico in Malibu
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"From the intricately designed floor and hand painted wall tiles, to the impeccably dressed and coiffed service team, La Costa Mission spares no detail in providing the most authentic and refined New Mexican dining experience available outside the original "Sunshine State". In an industry that has in many cases sacrificed one for the other, refined design or quality service, La Costa Mission offers a dining experience few others are capable of today. Service in this case graciously compliments the well manicured design, and by the time the food arrives, it is as though the main attraction overwhelms the remaining senses! Ordering the simplest dish on the menu, Tacos al carbon, demonstrates once again superior quality in every aspect."
Dined on 5/05/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, romantic, neighborhood gem, special occasion, kid-friendly
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Review 2 for LA Costa Mission Restaurant
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Nice surprise!
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Found this restaurant on Yelp. Looking for a nice Mexican place in Malibu and this was it! Parking is great, large lot, park yourself.None of that valet parking that charge you to park 5 feet away. Food was not your typical Mexican, much more authentic. Everything was delicious. We sat at a large table towards the back next to the flaming fireplace. All in all a great experience. Just one suggestion, cook the over easy eggs a little less. Other than that, great!"
Dined on 5/04/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for brunch, romantic, scenic view, neighborhood gem, great for lunch, special occasion
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Review 3 for LA Costa Mission Restaurant
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Authentic Cuisine, warm &
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Authentic Cuisine, warm & welcoming service, easy to make changes per my no dairy and no gluten regime...a must-do place to go."
Dined on 04/29/2013
2007
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem
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Review 4 for LA Costa Mission Restaurant
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Our server, May, was very
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Our server, May, was very friendly, attentive and helpful. The food was very good and the atmosphere was really nice. We will be back."
Dined on 04/27/2013
2005
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
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Review 5 for LA Costa Mission Restaurant
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
This was our second visit
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"This was our second visit to La Costa Mission and it did not disappoint. We took my mother there for her birthday and it was fantastic. The sauces in all of our meals had such great depth that simple chicken and meatballs became phenomenal. My mom, the birthday girl, upgraded her carne asade to the porter house special of the evening and it was the main event; we all ended up eating some of it! We will definately be going back for more!"
Dined on 04/20/2013
2007
Special Features: fit for foodies, special occasion
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Review 6 for LA Costa Mission Restaurant
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Top dollar for far less than
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Top dollar for far less than top rated food, skip it."
Dined on 03/22/2013
2006
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Review 7 for LA Costa Mission Restaurant
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Good Mexican Food
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Good food, comfortable restaurant with fireplace going and friendly waitstaff. Shrimp were fresh and delicious. Green corn tamales were dry. Salad w/ chicken was enjoyed. Would return--especially for the margaritas..."
Dined on 03/03/2013
2007
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 8 for LA Costa Mission Restaurant
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Stop the Upsell!!
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Food and service is always very good. I don't mind the upsell but they are consistently too aggressive with it. Pounded us for Patron in the Margarita's. Who knew it would be $16. Also, aggressive with botttled water. We ordered tap but they poured bottled and charged us for it"
Dined on 02/22/2013
2001
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Review 9 for LA Costa Mission Restaurant
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Excellent!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"We love this place! The food is amazing. Very gourmet and modern twist on classic Mexican. The Margaritas are fantastic. All their Mole sauces are very delicious. My only complaint is that they are quite stingey when it comes to guacamole (1/2 the bowl is lettuce on the bottom and 1 order barley enough for 2 people) - and the tortillas that come with the carne asada - they only give 2 tortillas and you have to keep asking for more. Also - when we asked for more chips with the guacamole they charged us for the chips. When it comes to mexican food - rice, beans, chips and tortillas are as inexpensive as it gets. So its a bit hard to digest being charged so much for such items. Aside form that - this place is the bomb!"
Dined on 02/16/2013
2006
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 10 for LA Costa Mission Restaurant
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
WE WENT FOR THE 1ST TIME ON
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"WE WENT FOR THE 1ST TIME ON VALENTINES DAY AND FOUND THE FOOD TO BE OUTSTANDING. WE THOUGHT THE SERVICE WAS NOT GREAT AND THE STAFF AND OWNER APPOLOGIZED FOR THE SERVICE GLITCHES. THEY WERE EXTREMELY BUSY AND PERHAPS OVERBOOKED. HOWEVER WE COULD SEE THROUGH ALL THAT AND PLAN TO RETURN ON A REGULAR NIGHT VERY SOON."
Dined on 02/14/2013
2008
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 11 for LA Costa Mission Restaurant
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Experience a experience.
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"From the moment my wife and I arrived, everything was extraordinary. The valets were personable and trustworthy (now that's a oxymoron in LA), the waiter was classy, helpful, and always had a smile. All the food was served hot and everything tasted wonderfully unique. Heads up: Some of the food is authentic proper spicy. For me, great, but for the wife a degree to much. The moles are the best I've ever had. The first time Also they have a great wine list. The environment is romantically warm, and tastefully put together from top to bottom. Tommy (one of the co-owners) is a delight and genuinely cares about everyones experience. You can go there in beach attire to black tie. This place couldn't do it better. Cheers!"
Dined on 02/14/2013
2006
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for brunch, great for outdoor dining, kid-friendly, late-night find, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, great for lunch, hot spot
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Review 12 for LA Costa Mission Restaurant
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
They need to buy more tableware...
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Everything was great for our Valentine's Day dinner and quite reasonably priced for a fixed menu with wine pairings. The service was actually fine with the one exception that for some reason they kept on insisting that we reuse the tableware. We had one fork, knife and spoon and they kept taking them off the plate and putting them back down on the table as they cleared each coarse. Otherwise it was a great place to spend then evening."
Dined on 02/14/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
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Review 13 for LA Costa Mission Restaurant
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
OUTSTANDING IN EVERY WAY!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"La Costa Mission is my favorite new find! We had the most incredible dining experience, not just because the food was so good (outstanding regional Mexican cuisine and delicious unique margaritas), but the staff couldn't have been nicer. We were so well attended to by our server, and the manager came to say hello, and then the owner came by to say hello! We loved everything about La Costa Mission and will definitely be going back soon!!!"
Dined on 02/16/2013
2004
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 14 for LA Costa Mission Restaurant
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
The service and food excellent.
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The service and food excellent. A bit loud due to the fact the restaurant is on the PCH so traffic noise a bit loud at times."
Dined on 02/15/2013
2009
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list
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Review 15 for LA Costa Mission Restaurant
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
So thrilled to have this restaurant
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"So thrilled to have this restaurant in our neighborhood! It has everything, great food, a cute bar, beautiful decor with a fireplace. We LOVE it!"
Dined on 02/16/2013
2007
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
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Review 16 for LA Costa Mission Restaurant
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Best Mexican fair that we
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Best Mexican fair that we have had.As we were told, "Everything is made with love.""
Dined on 02/01/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies
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Review 17 for LA Costa Mission Restaurant
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Not your typical Mexican fare.
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Not your typical Mexican fare. Great guacamole & homemade chips, enchiladas, black beans, flautas. Our group of 7 had no complaints on the food. Expensive, but it is Malibu. $16 (premium) Margarita. $9 bottle imported beer. I'm sure dinner would be great too."
Dined on 01/20/2013
2007
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, special occasion, great for lunch
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Review 18 for LA Costa Mission Restaurant
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
We had heard from a friend
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"We had heard from a friend in the restaurant business about how fabulous this restaurant is... and she was right. Wonderful, authentic Mexican food served in a pretty setting by the most friendly and professional waiters in Malibu. The chef is a genius and a truly nice guy."
Dined on 01/19/2013
2007
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem
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Ratings-Only Reviews for LA Costa Mission Restaurant
Based on the average of (18) ratings-only reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.3
/
5
3 out of 3 recommend this product
Food
(Outstanding)
4.3
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
4.4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate