Costa del Sol Latin Cuisine

Super sweet staff, very accommodating! The outside setup was very cute, music was perfect volume. The food! Oh man, the food was phenomenal. I had the Creole Caribe Jambalaya Bowl, I would've loved for it to be spicier but the flavors were still so well blended. Boyfriend had The Maverick, and it was just as excellent. Savory for sure, we'll definitely be back! 😊

The food is ok. You’re not going to go and be disappointed. It it great? No. Is it bad? No. I had the duelling enchiladas. The flavour was really nice, a little small for the price, but then they put this bowl of flavourless rice on the side of it. It just didn’t make any sense. Was I just supposed to eat the rice like that? There wasn’t enough sauce or space in my enchilada dish to mix it. Felt like a lame filler. My wife got the Veggie burrito. Also had some nice flavours in it, the yams were cooked nice, but half of the burrito was filled with that flavourless rice again. It definitely needed some salsa and guacamole. We did order a side of guacamole which really helped the dish, but that was an $3? Maybe 4? Can’t remember…of an already just ok $19.50 burrito. The burrito was also served with a handful chips, but what good are they if you have nothing to dip them in? I also ordered the horchada which was nice for the first few sips, but then it just got sweeter and sweeter to the point where it was just too much. I guess it just wants mixed well. My wife and I really enjoyed the cucumber lavender drink though. Super refreshing. Would I go back here? Maybe. It’s a pleasant setting. But I wouldn’t go out of my way.

The atmosphere and the service is 5/5. Absolutely wonderful place! Unfortunately, idk if it was just an off day but the food was 2/5. It was quite bland and the meat was kind of dry. I do want to give this place another chance though because there's so many wonderful reviews (and the atmosphere is so nice)! For drinks, the Sangria was okay, the Oaxacan Sunset was delicious!

Costa Del Sol is the first place I go every time I visit Powell River. I lived in Powell River 9 years ago and it has exceeded expectations every single time since I lived there and any time I've visited after. From the service with a smile, the best Margheritas I've had, incredible food, and the view through the greenery, Costa Del Sol is a must-visit.