Copycat costa vida sweet pork

I've always lived in Utah so in junior high and high school I ate an INSANE amount of sweet pork salads from Costa Vida. Like at least...

This Costa Vida Sweet Pork recipe tastes just like the restaurant but made easy in the slow cooker. I've tested this recipe several time out on family and friends to crack the special recipe for the sweet pork at both Costa Vida and Cafe Rio restaurants. With just 7 simple ingredients and 15 minutes prep time, you can have a delicious taco takeout night at home.

This Cafe Rio Sweet Pork recipe tastes JUST like the original. It has been a fan-favorite on our site since 2007. When you make it you will see why!

Cafe Rio (or Costa Vida) Sweet Pork is super flavorful and easy to make at home in either the slow cooker or instant pot. It's perfect for eating out at home and recreating our favorite pork salads, burritos, tacos, and quesadillas since we don't live anywhere near a Cafe Rio or Costa Vida anymore!

This copycat Cafe Rio Sweet Pork Recipe is perfect for family dinner any night of the week. It's full of delicious sweet flavor, and can be served in burritos, tacos, enchiladas, or on a salad. If your a Cafe Rio fan, you will find this sweet pork recipe tastes just like the real thing!

There are a lot of different recipes for Costa Vida burritos and salads floating around the internet. I've tried a few different variations and I have to say that this one is by far the closest to the original. Costa Vida is one of my favorite restaurant so I'm so glad I found this recipe that's so similar. Printable Recipe Costa Vida Sweet Pork Burritos Sweet pork (recipe below) Cilantro-lime rice (recipe below) Garlic black beans (recipe below) large flour tortillas Green enchilada sauce…

This copycat Cafe Rio Sweet Pork Recipe is one of our all-time favorite slow cooker meals. Easy and tastes just like the restaurant version.

This sweet shredded pork tastes even BETTER than Cafe Rio, I promise! Use this pork to make giant burritos smothered with Cilantro-Tomatillo Dressing, or an amazing pork salad. Or throw it in some enchiladas. You can't go wrong! It's so easy to make in the slow cooker or Instant Pot.

Enjoy a simple sweet pork sauce recipe when you make this amazing Cafe Rio sweet pork recipe.

When we lived in Washington State, I ate at Costa Vida no less than 2-3 times a week. It was my favorite lunch go-to spot with my co-workers. We missed this gem dearly…until my daughter started college at Texas A&M…and they have one in College Station! With several attempts and tweaks, we finally created our at-home copycat version that quenches our craving for it!