La Costa is a little Mexican restaurant that has won numerous awards for its food and ambiance. The entire restaurant is outdoors, with only two small windows into a stand-alone kitchen (one to order, and one to pick up food from). The rest of the restaurant is composed of bench table settings under a large awning. There are plants and trees everywhere, and even a soothing waterfall fountain. In the winter, when Northern California weather dips into the 50’s, they enclose the outdoor area in new clear plastic and turn on spot heaters to keep the table dining at a comfortable temperature. This place is always packed, and since you can just pick up and carry out meals, the line is always long. They keep customers moving quickly, though, so you never wait more than a few minutes to order and get your meal. The cost is amazingly low – almost every meal is $4. You get a huge fresh-made beef burrito, or a warm gooey quesadilla, or a delicious torta, all for four dollars each. The spices are authentic but not so hot that most people won’t relish the taste! The employees are always in a happy mood and are ready with a smile. There is Mexican music playing on the outdoor speakers, which just adds one more layer of fun to visiting La Costa! Visit globalYP.net, online yellow pages, to find more local restaurants.