City: Rapid City, SD

Category: Restaurants

Telephone: (605) 388-8780

Address: 603 Omaha St.

Description: This south-of-the-border-style restaurant has built its reputation on fajitas and fast service while preparing food the old-fashioned way, from scratch. That means tomatoes and peppers for your complimentary salsa are roasted each morning, and the tamales are encased in real cornhusks. You’ll find all your Mexican favorites here, along with seafood, combination plates, and weekday lunch specials. Popular entrees from the menu include fajitas, costenas with char-broiled beef or chicken accompanied by sautéed shrimp and crab, and char-broiled carne asada steak. The sopapillas topped with honey, cinnamon sugar, and whipped cream get rave reviews for dessert. You can order beer, including several Mexican varieties, and wine with your meal. La Costa is open for lunch and dinner seven days a week. And there’s always a premeal bonus, because in addition to the obligatory homemade chips and salsa, your waitperson will bring refried beans to your table. Reservations are recommended for groups of more than 10. Ample parking is provided.