Taqueria La Costena

Taqueria La Costena draws a loyal crowd inside the gas-station storefront at 101 Dickens Rd, where fast-casual counter service keeps plates moving without losing the handmade touch. Co-owners Olga Hernandez and Luis Leal channel family recipes into a tight menu that reflects the flavors they grew up with.

Hand-pressed tortillas cradle the famed lengua taco alongside adventurous cabeza and tripa, while carnitas, carne asada, and al pastor provide familiar options for newcomers. Chicharron, birria, and rotating specials often land on the board, giving regulars fresh reasons to drop in multiple times a week.

Guests cool off with aguas frescas in seasonal flavors like cucumber-lime, strawberry-watermelon, or Jamaica while they ask for the day’s counter special. The kitchen’s May 15, 2025 inspection earned a Grade A score of 96.5, underscoring the care that locals taste in every bite.