La Perla

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Dezi S.

The food was good as always! I finally got the empadillas! It was SO good! You can taste the seasonings and the coconut in the chicken! The counter and service was quick! The art of the wall is timely and historic! I love the fact that they didn't over clutter the decor! The rice was a little on the dry side for my personal taste, but the yucca was on point! This is definitely our go to Puerto Rican spot near the house!

Felicia H.

This Puerto Rican restaurant is NEXT LEVEL! I've been rocking with them since they were in Oakland off Fruitvale, and I'm so happy they're now at the Marketplace in Castro Valley (second floor go find them!). The hospitality? 10/10. Customer service is always on point, the staff is welcoming, and the whole vibe feels like family the second you walk in. Now let's talk about the FOOD. Flavor packed in every single bite! I ordered the arroz con gandules, pastel, sweet plantains, and the tostones. FIRE. Whew! Everything was seasoned perfectly and cooked with real love. And don't even get me started on the sauces... GAME. CHANGER. They take the whole meal completely over the top.

A Z Flor H.

First time trying Puerto Rican cuisine. La Perla is located on the second floor of the Castro Valley Marketplace. We decided to come here because parents were visiting from out of town and Dad wanted to try this place out. The decor is very cute. Streamers of Puerto Rican flags strewn across, bongo drums, and colorful tables and chairs. Also the energetic trumpet sounds of Latin jazz filled the air. You place your order at the register and choose your seating where you like. They offer water , pitcher for self serve. Husband ordered the pork chop. I ordered the chicken combo plate. My chicken was very tender and juicy. My husband's pork chop was also thick and tender and juicy . I also loved the vinegared onions on top of my salad. The olives in the rice was new to me but was also very yummy. And of course the fried plantains were hot and sweet and delicious. We really enjoyed trying a new cuisine, something new and different for us. I have no comparison for Puerto Rican foods and other restaurants, but from a first timers experience I would rate 5/5. Would love to come back again. The food was good, hot and tasty and it's a cute little corner shop with fun festive decor.

Genevie I.

Order: 1 Chicharrones de Pollo (Fried Chicken Cracklings) with Arroz con Habichuelas Price: $17.00 1 Pollo Encebollado (Baked Chicken with Sautéed Onions) with Arroz con Habichuelas Price: $17.00 Total: $47 The restaurant is located inside the Castro Valley Marketplace on the second floor. There are both stairs and elevators available. Parking is plentiful in the lot and free. The food was great--truly a delicious meal. The chicken was very tender and juicy, and I loved the tostones; they were super crispy. My husband really enjoyed his fried chicken cracklings and said the meal was a 10/10. We enjoyed every bite. Service was good. The young lady at the counter was friendly and polite and answered all of our questions since it was our first time visiting on 01/25. You order and pay at the counter, then take a seat. I'm personally not a big fan of ordering and paying at the counter because it can feel a bit rushed. Water and utensils are self-serve. I loved the ambiance of this place. They incorporated their culture throughout the entire restaurant--very colorful, vibrant, and visually appealing. The aesthetics were beautiful. Overall, I will definitely be coming back to try other dishes. I highly recommend this place.

Kamy T.

Solid Puerto Rican spot tucked in the top floor of the CV marketplace! You can hear the music when you walk in, and it was a bit busy on a Sunday afternoon. You order first at the counter and then seat yourself, with self serve water available. The food arrived in decent time, and we were given two sauce bottles as well. The pork chop mofongo was my favorite out of everything we ordered! The pork chop was tender and juicy, paired well with flavorful mofongo and surrounded by a delicious sauce. The empanadas were also good and filled with meat, albeit the beef one was a bit dry - the chicken was less dry. The baked chicken plate was great as well! Juicy chicken, well seasoned rice, and solid yuca fries. The only disappointment were the fried chicken cracklings - they were overcooked, hence dry. Overall, had a pleasant time here and enjoyed the food!

Anthony H.

La Perla is on the second floor of the Castro Valley Marketplace. There is an elevator so it is accessible. You ordered at the counter and the food is delivered to you. We dined there on a Sunday for lunch, and almost all the tables were occupied when we arrived, a good sign. The menu is only one page and a bit limited. I was a little disappointed that the Pernil(roasted pork shoulder) they are known for is available only on Saturdays, but we tried the chuletas pork chop, the fried chicken, the baked chicken, and grilled shrimp. For each order, you can request up to two sides, such as plantains or seasoned rice, and a side of salad is also included. Don't come here if you are already very hungry, cause it took about 25 minutes before our food started to arrive, and the reason for deducting a star. While waiting, the owner was singing along to the Latin music he was playing over the sound system. He actually sang pretty good, and with the Puerto Rican decor around the place, it is not a stretch to imagine you are in Puerto Rico. Onto the food, the pork chop was one of the best I ever had. It was chunky and thick with meat, and the way the seasoned the meat made it tasted so good. I am salivating just thinking about it. The fried chicken was also pretty good, but my wife thought the baked chicken was a bit bland. My mother enjoyed her grilled shrimp. The portions of the order were pretty good, so we didn't have room for dessert. As we were finishing up our meals, the owner came by and asked us how's everything, and we gave him a thumbs up. We plan to make a trip back on a Saturday for the Pernil.

Chris B.

La Perla's new location inside the CV marketplace is a big upgrade from their former location in the Diamond District of Oakland. Plenty of seating, TVs, and access to the rest of the marketplace make it a place worth driving over for. You can't go wrong with anything on the menu, but my personal favorite is anything with the chicharrones de pollo. Their in house hot sauce is excellent too. Their ordering and food pickup process could be a little smoother, as everything is ordered at the counter, and it's confusing as to whether or not you are supposed to pick up your food from the counter, or it will be delivered to your table. And for the price you pay, it would be nice to see some real plates utilized rather than paper boats. This will not however deter me from returning for more delicious mofongo, chicharrones, camarones, and empanadas.

Irena S.

Came here for the first time a couple weeks ago on a Tuesday for lunch. My order: combo plate with chicharrones de pollo, with the sweet plantains (you can choose between the savory and sweet one, or yuca fries), and I got the seasoned rice. My husband got the mofongo. Dishes are around $17 to $25 if you get the average priced ones. Pros: - I feel like it's really rare to have puerto rican food in the East Bay area, so this is a really nice addition to the indoor market here in CV! - Really warm and bright atmosphere, open seating, very colorful - The worker was really nice, and explained the items on the menu in a patient way since I hadn't had Puerto Rican food before - Pretty large portions, we definitely had leftovers, especially if you get the combo plate - Really good bottled sauces that you can use with your meal! there's like a spicy one and a mango one and it's really good on the chicharrons, plantains, and rice. Cons: - Everything to me felt very ... dry? I felt like I had to put sauce on everything so that it didn't feel so dry in my mouth when I was chewing it. It could also be my own ignorance since I haven't really tried Puerto Rican food much before - Not great for parties bigger than like 4 if it's a busy time like during dinner, since most of the tables are smaller - Parking can be tricky if it's a busy meal time, since the village is always super crowded. Overall, not a bad try! Wouldn't mind coming here again

Greg S.

The setting is perfect and clean. Nice music playing. Friendly service. The mango sauce in the squirt bottle is perfect to use as salad dressing. The pork chop dish was very good and it comes with a flag as garnish. The baked chicken with onions was juicy and the plantains were excellent. Rice is a nice change from the usual although a coconut rice option would be a great addition to the flavors provided here. As some noted, the credit card charge back is weak. That should be stated as you order as nobody likes surprise charges. Maybe just increase the prices a couple points and don't cause people anxiety. Bottom line though - the food and setting are very well done.

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Candace C.

Repeat customers of the former Fruitvale District location and had to check out the new spot in Castro Valley. Different staff (at least on the day we visited), but nice and friendly. We noticed the portions are smaller, mojo used to be complimentary and we paid $2.50 for less than 2oz. The beans are usually delicious but primarily gravy and less beans. I specifically asked for more beans and less gravy and received more gravy and less beans, which were completely bland. I was so sad, the beans were one of my LaPerla favorites. We also ordered an empanada and didn't receive it but also wasn't charged so we didn't attempt to reorder.

Timothy L.

Cached in the corner upstairs in the Castro Valley Market, this little place offers Puerto Rican cuisine with 'order at the counter' convenience to eat there amidst the festive decorations or take out. I got carried away and ordered a combo plate, a mofongo plate, and three empanadillos. Total was like $72. Saving the empanadillos for leftovers. Chicken with Mofongo was delightful, savory, and like homemade. Mofongo is made from Plantains, cooked, partially mashed, then maybe fried together. Winds up half way between mashed potatoes and a dumpling. Shrimp in creole sauce tasted really good, and it's not spicy like Cajun creole Worth checking out!

Kendra F.

This is a walk up, order, find a seat and pick up your order when it's called out kind of restaurant. It's located upstairs in a grocery / food hall, but separate from the other businesses so it isn't confusing to find. I ordered the creole shrimp. I can't really remember the name, but it was very flavorful and if garlic was used like I think it was, it definitely made an impact in the dish. Side note - you know when you're younger and there are just certain things that your taste buds don't like? Mine was pickled onions from only God knows where, until last Sunday. They weren't half as bad as I remember. In fact, they weren't bad at all, so kudos to growth. Anyway, the one thing I have to pick at is mofongo not being offered as a side. It's only offered as an entree, but I would have loved a side of it. This is a simple restaurant in terms of seating and just ordering your food. We were checked on about our food and that was it - I was able to eat and enjoy in peace.

Wil L.

This place is legit. We ordered the fried chicken and baked chicken combos, a veggie empanada, two juices of boxes, and coconut. This is not going to part of the normal rotation. The food was delicious. Three plates and the additional item I mentioned was roughly 80 bucks. I guess this is the norm in costs these days. Process- you order at the counter and sit down. They yell your name and you pick up the food. When you are done, there is a trash can just outside for you to toss your food and drop the plastic trays. Easy. FYI. All the tables were filled by 7pm on a Friday night. They have big tables so it's nice for kids. I consider this a family friendly atmosphere.

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10 months ago

Overall great tasting food and good portions. I recommend stopping by and giving this gem a try. read more

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Mimy P.

1 year ago

My partner and I ordered the pork chop with plantains and rice with pigeon peas and the baked chicken and onion with rice and pink bean stew. The pork chop was flavorful and the baked chicken was juicy. Service is counter service. The owner was very friendly and checked in on us. As for ambiance, there are colorful tablecloths and lively Latin music. read more

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Jason S.

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I was very excited when I found this restaurant during my trip to Oakland. The roasted chicken had some nice flavor to it. It was the highlight of the meal for me. The flavor of the rice seemed like it was missing something. I love Puerto Rican food and usually look most forward to the rice. I'd like to give this place another try and have the pernil. read more

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Steph L.

2 months ago

Mostly self served; order at the counter. Ordered the chicken sandwich; pretty tasty but didn't come with any sides. Very spacious and bright interior. Will come back to try other brunch items read more

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Giz S.

5 months ago

Amazing fast food. Service awesome. Ambiance clean and the owner will come to your table to greet you whisch is lovely

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Katherine A.

2 months ago

I wish I took a picture of the beef empadilla! It was sooo good, I believe both sauces that were provided paired well with the empadilla. I loved that one sauce was savory and one was sweet to cater to different palates. From ordering to getting my food was super quick and easy! La Perla is located upstairs in the right corner, it was a bit hard for me to find but the interior of their space was very clean and well maintained. I'll have to come back to try the fried pork belly! read more

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Lloyd W.

5 months ago

Food was overcooked. Extremely dry chicken . Service was ok, but I was unhappy with the value of their product.

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Edwin W.

7 months ago

Sadly i would go back nor would i recommend to my friends till they remove the 18% surcharge for counter service.

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Nate K.

6 months ago

Please check your order before you leave. My wife and I have ordered from La Perla 4 times in the last couple of months and they've managed to fulfill the order correctly 1 time. The food is good and we both enjoy the flavors and the customer service is friendly. We love the Pernil (available only on Saturdays) and the Empanadas. Order accuracy at 25% is what is going to give us pause going forward. The worst offenses was when we ordered specifically the Arroz Con Habichuelas and were given instead the Arrow Con Gandulas. They are very different from one another, where the latter taints the whole dish IMHO. Again, this has happened twice now even after specifically double checking the order screen when paying. Do yourself a favor and check your order for accuracy and completeness before leaving. read more

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Judy C.

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7 months ago

Look, if you want something extremely tasty and *different*, this place is for you. I'm a pretty jaded foodie and this place surprised me. I honestly cannot repeat what I've ordered 3 times but it's their chicken combo dish plus a side of beef empanites (sp?) which is their much better version of an empanada. Their two salsas, one more like an aioli and the mango one are to die for - if they started selling bottles, I'll be in line to buy them! read more

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Penoo A.

11 months ago

Finally Castro Valley is the right place for La Perla. What a great surprise delicious just had Puerto Rican food with my honey!!! Excellent customer service. Clean restaurant. Good prices. Very ethnic food loved it definitely going back. read more

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Susana B.

7 months ago

Great addition to Castro Valley's food scene! My husband and I were both happy with our plates! Food is flavorful and the sauces were really good. We had the beef empanadilla, chicharrones de pollo, camarones a la criolla, habichuelas, and arroz con gandules. Don't forget to ask for their sauces that come separately in a bottle for you to add at your leisure. read more

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Daniel C.

1 year ago

Amazing food......:.....................!!!!!!!!!' . Worth checking. Out if you have not had Cuban. Food yet. You will be sorry if you miss this little gem . This is on par with being at a friends grandmas.house no disrespect but . You know nothing beats grandmas cooking read more

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C. Desirae P.

7 months ago

The food is amazing and I love it. I've been there a few times and recommended it to many people. Most people love the food but dislike the overly unnecessary loud music. The atmosphere is pretty but this is not food I would take to go. It's best 100% fresh in person. However many family and friends have also eaten here and said the same. It's a shame I love the food but the loud music and sounds of drums, it ruins the experience for me. I haven't been back since. read more

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Momo L.

1 year ago

Food was amazing, flavorful and fulfilling, but giving a 4 star due to portion sizes for our to go order. Next time, we will dine in. We ordered the baked chicken and Sat special, pork. We saw dine in guests receive a side salad so assumed our to go order would too, at least for the combination item. It didn't so we were a little confused. We will make sure to ask next time. The flavors of our dishes and the sauces were spot on. Even though we ordered to go, the restaurant felt lively and a place we'd see ourselves enjoying for a night out. Though the music was a little on the louder side so it was hard to hear the cashier when explaining menu items. read more

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Sabina And Pete V.

1 year ago

Great food and we will definitely be return customers. I wish they offered Bistec Encebollado but the chicken encebollado is delicious! Nice atmosphere and very nice dining experience. read more

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Victoria G.

5 months ago

La Perla is not authentic Puerto Rican food. They completely missed the mark on some of the most important dishes in our culture--arroz con gandules, pernil, and pasteles. The rice was sticky instead of fluffy, the pernil was dry, and the pasteles lacked flavor. I'm a 77-year-old Puerto Rican who was raised eating traditional Puerto Rican food every day, and unfortunately this did not reflect the flavors or quality of true Puerto Rican cooking. read more

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Jennifer C.

6 months ago

Delicious food. Very flavourful. Great hospitality from the staff. I wish we had salad in our dishes. read more

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Chris C.

3 months ago

This was my first time trying Puerto Rican food and I just want to say thank you for such a great experience. I love pork chop, and their chuleta is soooooo good. Everything was flavorful and cooked perfectly. I'll definitely be back for more. read more

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Savannah S.

1 year ago

The food was delicious! My mother and I went for lunch. I got the chicken with sautéed onions, Puerto Rican fried rice, mini salad, and fried sweet plantains. My mom got the fried pork chop, Puerto Rican fried rice, mini salad, and fried sweet plantains. They have refillable hot coffee with cute mugs so you can refill yourself. The workers are really nice too and explained the sides to me since I speak very little Spanish. Was overall a very good experience! read more

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Tianna M.

1 year ago

The staff were knowledge on describing the food. The food was good we finished all the plates. Def going back to try other dishes! read more

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Salina L.

7 months ago

I had a $17 chef chicken salad! A handful of lettuce pickled onions and 3 pieces of their baked cold chicken. When I say this was the worst salad I've ever had. You pay for the food first than take your trash out, and the speaker with some man yelling on it was wild. And there was only us there. I won't give a review for everyone else's meal but I gotta say what I tasted was a hard no read more

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Jessica O.

1 year ago

This was one of my first times trying Puerto Rican food and I loved it. The food was amazing! I ordered the chicken chicharron with Puerto Rican rice & a side of plantains and I would definitely order this again. The staff was really nice & the owner or manager went around and thanked everyone for coming. Will definitely be back soon & would recommend to anyone who hasn't been here yet! read more

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Zara T.

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7 months ago

Maduros were delicious! Loved the empanadillas both beef and chicken were delicious! The chicharon de pollo was ok. My only complaint was there was no ice in the water dispenser - I will come back again to try the other dishes! Service was good too! read more

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C C.

9 months ago

The food here is good id you're a vegetarian. I wish they had plantains but by the time we came they were sold out.

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Dave R.

1 year ago

As a East Coast native, when I came to the Bay Area I noticed they are lacking the Borinquena food I had grown up enjoying. I followed La Perla from Oakland to now one of my favorite markets in CV. So tasty! Super friendly service and the music makes me want to boogie down. If they bring the beer back I might crank out a gnarly conga solo. read more

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Beverly C.

1 year ago

Food was good but it was warm when I got it, rice was lukewarm. Would've been nice if my food was hot. Maybe they were waiting to fry the empanadilla? Otherwise it tastes fine and would go try again. read more

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Carmen L.

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I love that they are now in CV Marketplace. The spot is small but I love the way they have tropical decor. I have to say that the Puerto Rican pasteles are the best I have tried here!! Hands down! read more

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Jessica C.

8 months ago

Yum! This place is such a gem. The chicken and plantains are delicious! It's a favorite of our whole family, even my 4 year old asks for it all the time. We usually enjoy eating it there, but it's good to go too. Definitely recommend! read more

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Jake F.

1 year ago

My wife's family is Puerto Rican and are super picky when it comes to their food. After a few different places that we have tried this one has been the best, and now that they are in Castro Valley they closest to us too! If you want Pernil or Pastels it's Saturdays only , but come early because they go fast, but for a reason - Super tasty and good size portions. Come try some out , owner loves to talk and is always checking with customers and making sure everything is OK read more

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Malinda D.

6 months ago

So flavorful and delicious! Tastes like an authentic home cooked Puerto Rican meal. Definitely coming back. Please support this place since almost every restaurant that enters this building ends up leaving. would recommend! read more

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Dee B.

10 months ago

Cool ambiance. Order at the register and self pick up (they call you by name). The person taking our order was very friendly. The food was DELICIOUS! read more

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Tati P.

6 months ago

Pasteles are good.. yet thin for the price. Rice is a bit dry. Salad not much dressing. Platanos were good. I'd come back for the Pasteles when I'm really craving them but everything else, won't be missed much. For the price the should definitely take these critics and change them. It matters if you want customers to come back. read more

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Angelica H.

1 year ago

I think the reviews here are a bit harsh especially given they're still working on building the inside so the place ain't entirely complete yet. I really like the food here. A mofongo is definitely the way to go if you're here on the weekends. Personally a big fan of the fried chicken and the shrimp. read more

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Marlene S.

1 year ago

I'm Puerto Rican and from New York where there are many Puerto Rican restaurants and chuchifritos. There aren't many Puerto Rican restaurants in the bay area and was excited to eat here because they had alcapurria(mashed green plantains with spices stuffed with beef and fried ) which I haven't eaten for years. This place didn't disappoint! It brought me back in time. Delicious pernil (pork) with rice and gandules( pigeon peas), tostones(fried green plantains), delicious chicken chicharrónes(chicken rinds) as an appetizer, alcapurria,yuca fries, empanadas. Garlicky Mayo/ketchup sauce to dip your tostones and yuca fries and their delicious mango habanero hot sauce is great on the tostones or pork and washed it down with some Coco Rico soda and Coke zero while listening to the salsa music. Nice size servings. There's parking in the back. I will definitely be going back to try other dishes read more

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Faye U.

8 months ago

Perfect food. They have to stones, peril, pasteles mofongo,& empanadiĺlas. The gandule rice needed salt... but other than that it was good.

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Daniela G.

1 year ago

I lived in Puerto Rico. I was very happy to see this restaurant authentic menu. Food presentation was good , but needed a little bit more flavor. Ordered mofongo con camarones al ajillo. They were out of arroz con gandules. read more

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Sherry R.

1 year ago

My husband went to the new Puerto Rican restaurant in Castro Valley, "La Perla". It seems to be in the middle of "soft opening" because it has a limited menu. However, the gentleman there says the end of next week, or so, they will have the full menu. My husband got the Gandule Rice, Empanada (we call them Empanadilla), and it came with Madura's (sweet plantains -fried) and salad. He said everything was fresh and very well seasoned (read = delicious). He would go back there anytime! I can't wait to go when their full menu is open, can't wait for Mofongo ! Also the gentleman (assuming it was the owner) was very nice, and spent time talking with my husband. Service was great. We are looking forward to many trips to this restaurant in the future. Welcome to Castro Valley!!! read more

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Papi R.

1 year ago

The Food was amazing! The place was clean and vibe was right! Salsa and reggaeton. Service was exceptional and being Boricua and feeling like I'm back on the Island in Cali. La Perla is 5 Stars and more Boricuas need to support La Perla and our Culture Te Amo Mucho Dios Bendiga La Perla read more

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Chloe C.

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1 year ago

So delicious! Even my kid ate up alll the mofongo! Spent a casual birthday dinner there with my family and the food was exceptional for sure. We ordered the tostones, beef empanadilla, vegetarian mofongo and the combo chicharrones de pollo con arroz y maduros. Fast and friendly as well. Thank you all! So happy I don't have to drive to the north bay every time I want Puerto Rican food :) read more

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3295 Castro Valley Blvd
Ste 203
Castro Valley, CA 94546
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(510) 274-5160
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What time does La Perla open?

La Perla opens at 11:00 AM on Tuesday, Wednesday, Sunday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday.

What time does La Perla close?

La Perla is closed on Monday.La Perla closes at 7:00 PM on Tuesday, Wednesday and Sunday.La Perla closes at 8:00 PM on Thursday, Friday and Saturday.

Mon ClosedTue-Wed, Sun 11:00 AM - 7:00 PMThu-Sat 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM

Food & Alcohol

Does La Perla have catering options?

Yes, La Perla does have catering options.

Does La Perla serve alcohol?

Yes, La Perla serves alcohol.

Indoor Amenities

Does La Perla allow dogs?

Yes, La Perla allows dogs.

Outdoor Amenities

Does La Perla have parking?

Yes, La Perla has parking options. Street Parking, Validated Parking

Other Amenities

Does La Perla have free WiFi?

Yes, La Perla has free WiFi.

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Specialties

La Perla Castro Valley is a small family owned and operated business serving up some of the best Puerto Rican Cuisine in the Bay Area! Also, we are The only Authentic Puerto Rican Restaurant in the East Bay.

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Is there easy parking?

Yes! There is parking on the West side of the building witch goes to the back lot with lots of parking

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Child Of G.

3 months ago

I when to La Perla on Valentines day because i was looking for a good Puerto Rican Restaurant since i am Puerto Rican and i have been looking for a long time for good Boricua place to eat and i found it its inside a market and very nice inside it makes you feel like home i order one of my favorite Arroz con gandules and pernil with one of my favorite a pastel del puerco the food was delicious the pernil was to die for good i like how tender the meat was and the how crispy the cuero/skin was also the pastel it brought me back memories of how they make it and cook it in Puerto Rico, Next time i go i will try the Mofongo de Pollo my favorite from Puerto Rico with a Arcapuria and a Relleno de papa if they can make it for me. The service was wonderful the owner Don Cheo is a true interpretation of what Puerto Rico and the food is all about he is very friendly and goes the extra mile for his costumers it does not matter if your not from Puerto Rico he treats you like family because thats what Puerto Rico is all about. The represantation of the restauran make me feel like if i was in Puerto Rico en EL Barrio really welcoming and colorful it even has the Tambores witch remind me of the Legend Tito Puentes . All in All La Perla is a great represantation of what Puerto Rican food is all about really good food and Family. read more

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