Ceviche is served on a tostada as an appetizer, so this seemed to be a good way to start out a meal. I thought the fish was fresh and the flavor of the ceviche was good, so although I have relatively few other restaurants to use as a comparison, this seemed well above average. I will not say this is the best in OKC, since I also liked the ceviche at Carnitas Michoacan in Edmond, but with both restaurants serving good versions this is an encouraging sign.

Half order of the shrimp dinner

A Shrimp Dinner was also quite good, although for the best shrimp I always think back to the almost literally "fresh off the boat" meals I have had on the Gulf Coast. Oklahoma City has come quite a long way in being able to serve fresh shrimp over the years, and I thought La Costa was a good example. Mine was ordered Ranchero style, on the waiter's recommendation, and I think being able to order seafood in the typical Mexican preparation is a good reason to get it here rather than from other types of restaurants (La Costa also offers diabla, Veracruzana, and other types of preparation of its seafood and fish).

The shrimp dinner pictured, though, was actually a half order, and I was very pleased that they were willing to serve a small order in order to help me be able to try an appetizer without spending a large sum of money (and the appetizer by itself was almost a meal). While I sometimes go to a restaurant for the first time and end up feeling that I did not end up with one of their best dishes or did not get a good deal, it was quite the opposite at La Costa. In fact, out of the dozens of Mexican restaurants in south Oklahoma City, I am sure La Costa is comparable to some of the best.

I am told that the siete mares seafood soup is one of the best items served, and is something I will keep in mind when I am able to return.

Mojarras (whole fish) is another item on the menu that looks interesting.

Non-seafood items of beef and chicken are also served, including fajitas.