Costa Vida, the Utah-born fast-casual Mexican chain, is lining up a spot in Forney, with new paperwork pointing to a West US Highway 80 address for its next buildout. The filing pegs the restaurant at about 2,629 square feet and suggests construction could kick off this summer, which might put burritos and Baja bowls on local tables by early autumn if everything breaks the right way.
According to WhatNow, Costa Vida has filed with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation for a unit at 11480 West US Highway 80 measuring roughly 2,629 square feet. The documents list a projected June 1 construction start and an October 1 completion date, timelines that WhatNow notes are placeholders that can shift as permits and contractor schedules firm up.
About the chain
The concept goes back to two friends who launched the first Costa Vida in Layton, Utah, in 2003. On its own site, Costa Vida says it has since grown to 94 locations and that “we source the highest-quality ingredients and make our recipes from scratch every day.”
Where it will sit
West US Highway 80 has become one of Forney’s busier retail strips, and recent planning documents show the city actively reviewing fresh commercial layouts along the corridor. A March 2024 agenda item details updates to the Forney Marketplace site plan, and commercial brokers are marketing nearby restaurant pads off US 80, according to the City of Forney and a Crexi property listing.
What to expect
Costa Vida runs a fast-casual, assembly-line setup where guests move down the line customizing burritos, bowls, and tacos. The menu also covers enchiladas, quesadillas, and salads. Costa Vida's menu highlights house-made tortillas, slow-cooked proteins, and a lineup of sauces and sides that mirror what is already on offer at its other Texas locations.
Timeline and caveats
The TDLR paperwork reviewed by WhatNow makes clear that the June-to-October schedule is an early projection that depends on permits, inspections, and contractor timing. The Forney plans fall into a broader growth push for the brand, and the chain's move into Florida was reported earlier this year, as per Hoodline.
For now, the TDLR filing is the strongest public signal of Costa Vida’s interest in that stretch of US 80 on the east side of the metro. Expect more clarity once the company or Forney officials post a firm construction or opening timeline, and we will update when that happens.
