Hidden Gem was so amazed with the amazing customer service not to mention the delicious food will be back again read more

La Perla Del Mar - Mexican Near Me - Downey, California

I came here specifically to celebrate my birthday, so unfortunately, I left feeling pretty disappointed. The place itself has a decent ambiance, the food is okay, and I have to give credit where it's due--the queso dip is actually delicious! The drinks are good as well, although they can get expensive because they don't offer any drink specials. However, the karaoke experience was extremely frustrating and, quite frankly, unfair. It was very obvious that there is preferential treatment given to regulars and to people who tip more. Singers who had signed up earlier were being skipped while others were being called up simply because they were tipping the karaoke host. That is NOT how a karaoke rotation should work. If people are signing up to sing, the rotation should be based on who signed up first--not who is willing to tip the most money or who happens to be a regular. Everyone paying to be there should be treated equally. It's especially disappointing when you come specifically to celebrate your birthday and are looking forward to participating in the karaoke, only to be repeatedly passed over. There's nothing wrong with accepting tips, but tips should NEVER determine who gets priority over someone who has already been waiting their turn. It makes the experience feel less like a fun, welcoming place and more like a "pay to play" situation. The food and atmosphere have potential, but the favoritism with karaoke really left a bad taste in my mouth. I hope management takes this feedback seriously because customers shouldn't have to spend extra money just to receive fair treatment. read more

I wasn't aware that this restaurant had updated its menu, improved its presentation, and added inviting outdoor lighting--what a nice upgrade great job! I ordered the shrimp enchilada plate, which was cheesy and generously stuffed--absolutely delicious . My honey bunny had the tostada mixa, and it was just as tasty. The bar's specialty drink menu is trendy, which adds a nice touch to the overall experience. Our waitress also mentioned they have live entertainment and DJ nights, making it a fun dinner-and-dance spot! read more

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Food is delicious, friendly service and good ambience I usually order to go and so far I haven't miss anything in my order They're in a very busy street on Imperial so be careful when going in our coming out of the parking lot, people drive really fast but that is not the restaurant fault, just practice caution Plenty of parking in the back of the restaurant read more

La Perla Del Mar - La Perla Del Mar restaurant - Mexican Near Me - Downey, California

Shoutout to Victor and Alfredo; super friendly bartenders with great recommendations! The inside is bigger than it looks, and has TVs by the bar on which they stream sports. Looks clean and well put together and plenty of parking in the back. The enchiladas were super good, I was impressed! They have live music sometimes, I went in a Wednesday night when they usually have a live norteña group. I heard they have karaoke too; I plan to come visit another time to see how it goes. read more

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Sloppy order taking and service. We were billed for items we did not order. After going over it several times with staff, I still ended up with an overcharge. That's what happens when you cram too many parties at the same tables. Never again this place. read more

Food execution and presentation A+ taste A+ the ambiance is more on the intimate side. So this would be a place for a couple or family to eat. They do make custom drinks if you prefer something off menu. Service is superb. We got seated right away and our server was pleasant. Yes the food might be at a certain price range but don't let that fool you. You get what you pay for. Lastly they have hand made tortillas here. I'll be back here again soon. read more

10/ 10 drinks 10/10 food 100/10 service Literally everything I tried here was delicious. The service was phenomenal. Victor and Alfredo were very helpful when asking questions about the menu. Definitely recommend this place. Plus they have live music which makes it 100xs better. read more

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I loved the food! Anywhere where they have fresh made tortilla is a sell for me Service was good and the environment as well. Micheladas were bomb too!! Definitely coming back!! read more

Armando the bartender was amazing! Sitting at the bar is a must and I promise you'll have a great experience! Came in a Sunday night and the enchiladas were delicious. The atmosphere was lively as there was karaoke, a soccer game on and good music. Definitely recommend this place and will be coming back!! read more

They made a huge change on the menu food removed our usual favorite orders are gone no more pulpitos, they also changed their food portions their calamari is completely changed my disappointment i used to loved their calamari but they changed them to fatter rings chewier and too much panko shrimp cocktail was flavorless only good was my kids cheeseburger im saddened of the change i like the place as it has good ambience but food has become a fail seems that they changed owners making it less family oriented idk very disappointed in the calamari change read more

I'm very disappointed they change their menu they don't have to much to pick from like before .Food was cold and was not good like before not sure if they changed owner but even the service was not good at all had to ask silverware and coffee refill. I use to love their food .Area was clean I think they changed owner to disappoint read more

La Perla Del Mar - Mexican Near Me - Downey, California

........................................................... Great Place, Great Food &Drinks, Even More Amazing Service, Just Good Humans! ............................................................ read more

The mangoneaba cocktail and perlita drink are one of the best drinks ive tried ever! Thank you read more

La Perla Del Mar - Mexican Near Me - Downey, California

People becareful. Double check your bill. These waitress charge you for others beers or food. Also they include 18 to 20 percent unnecessary tip fee for bad service. Today I caught the lady and she knew that she was over charging me, I told her to call her manager or the owner so they may know, but she let me go without paying. I asked if she was sure, and replied just leave. My people don't be a fool and peruse or scrutinize your bill. You are being over charged so they may have bigger tips. .what cones around goes around. This is not fair. .747 300 5702 Mario. .p.s if I get arrested this is on them. June 1st 2025 845pm. read more

Fair are prices. If you're new to this place, don't expect to sing Kareoke. The KJ ALEX will only allow his friends or special toppers to sing. ANA our server was amazing!!! We ordered mostly appetizers. The queso fundido was better when they started dumping a bunch of unions in it. read more

Drinks were amazing and all the staff here were super nice and very knowledgeable.I will definitely be back ! read more

La Perla Del Mar - Amazing drinks and staff! Will definitely be back - Mexican Near Me - Downey, California

Great series been coming here for years love the ambience. Food is still great. Plus the new upgrades make you want to dine in. read more

La Perla Del Mar - Good - Mexican Near Me - Downey, California

This place has great food, drinks and wonderful service. I ordered the guacamole with chicharrones and tampiqueña plate. Everything was delicious! Catalina was outreach server and she was phenomenal. Constantly checking on us...great service. I also had a delicious cocktail. Apparently they are known for their cocktails. Worth the try and if you come for breakfast their French toast is awesome! read more

Exelente servicio de Catalina ;) Muy recomendado para karaoke, comida y bebidas! Y un poco de musica para bailar :) read more

Decided to check this place out after seeing it on TikTok. For a Monday night it wasn't busy but the atmosphere was great. They had karaoke going on; so we enjoyed the show as we had our meal which did NOT disappoint! The asada fries were a great start and the shrimp agua chiles were spicy in all the right ways. Also liked La Perla fish ceviche and let's not forget the draaanksss !!! Cocktails on point and the Micheladas hit the spot ! 10/10 for me ! read more

Great food great service and the ambiance is good. Karaoke night the greatest: very good portions and the menu is very well done

Had a great time at dinner last night! Our service last night was amazing thanks to our server Karla. She was extremely attentive and quick to bring out our food or whatever we needed. Will def come again read more

La atención de las meseras muy bien, pero el Dj, Alex no me deja cantar en el orden que me anoto en la lista, siempre pone a personas a cantar primero las cuales llegan después de mi, por esta razón mejor no regreso cuando esté el. Ya van varias veces que me quejo de lo mismo con la manager, pero el amigo no comprende que el negocio va separado de lo personal. read more

First and last time in this Restaurant. I order some food to go, one of them was a Siete Mares Soup. This was a complete fraud, when I got home and started to eat it, what I found was a lot of crab legs and one oyster in a big shell, taking like 60 or 70 % of space of the container. The actual amount of soup is minimum and the price is $ 24.00 plus tax, around $26.50. Expensive and bad read more

All around amazing choice for dinner. May have earned my spot as the team restaurant resource!

Our Server Kat was the best Despite being busy on Saturday night She gave our order fast and made us feel welcomed read more

Armando our bartender was amazing! Michelada 10/10! Ask for the guava margarita as well! His attentiveness and enthusiasm for mixology was so refreshing. Sit at the bar and I promise you'll have a great experience! They're lucky to have him! read more

La Perla Del Mar - Mexican Near Me - Downey, California

The food was delicious. Katherine was attentive to our table. I ordered the shrimp ceviche which was served chopped in large pieces and delicious. read more

2 stars for the ambiance 0 star for the food I was sat down promptly- party of 6. I ordered a strawberry margarita asked me blended or on the rocks 10 mins later it was on the rocks. She took it back took another 5 mins and it was blended. It was nasty. I ordered a molcajete all shrimp and fish. The sauce was not spicy so I asked for spicy sauce. I was charged 2.50 for tacos sauce and it came when I was almost done with my food. The shrimp had the skin on it which didn't make it easy to eat as I had to peel it. The fish was bland. Oh yeah you do get chips and salsa again the salsa was bland not good. So basically only order a water and they carry room temp or cold. I was happy about receiving room temp water as some places don't carry it. read more

La Perla Del Mar - Seafood Molcajete - Mexican Near Me - Downey, California

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I love Karen I come here weekly she already knows what I love and has my food ready ! I love enchiladas and now I love taco tuesday even more! read more

Buen servicio y buena comida y buen ambiente tango mucho tempo llendo a este restaurant y siempre todo el personal son my amables muchas gracias read more

Stopped for some delicious drinks and warm service. Ask for Freddy at the bar! La Tóxica drink was my favorite. read more

La Perla Del Mar - La tóxica drink - Mexican Near Me - Downey, California

Good portion of food but there's no flavor. Waitress comes to check on you when they want to.

My experience was strictly for Karaoke-If you're there to sing on a weekend night be prepared to wait 4 hours for your turn. DJ has his regular/favorites that they will sing several times before you. Even if you put yourself on the list early. Plus if you ask the DJ, he gives you the run around. Will not return for Karaoke for sure! Very disappointed because looks like people either tip the DJ to get to sing faster or he just at has favorites. Music is a bit too loud as well. Was there from out of town and had a Family / friends group of about 22 people and everyone was very disappointed. It's not a good/fair setup when it comes to Karaoke. read more

Our server Katalina was great! Very Attentive And took really good care of my party. read more

First off the Ambiance is great, especially when you first walk in you see this beautiful bar with wonderful drinks and a wonderful selection of liquor. The drink menu is so awesome. I have literally tried every drink. They have there off that menu it taste amazing you cannot go wrong. Freddie the bar manager is a great mixologist & customizing any alcohol beverage that will have your taste buds going crazy. The food is amazing and services the best you ever have.. I love karaoke and the 360 Photobooth that they have. read more

Went here for Halloween the guy wearing the alien mask didn't even put alcohol in our drinks they were adios's so I went back to him and made him put alcohol I'm my drink my girlfriend didn't want to cause a fuss, at 16.00 dollars a drink i I was livid. The service and the bar tenders are the worst at making drinks they're raking in the money while watering down the drinks and in my case didn't even put any alcohol in our drinks I wanted to put my hands on him but I let it go next time I won't. If there is a next time In which there probably won't be horrible establishment it's went down in the last 9 years, g I wonder why, don't wast your time here the staff is the worst NO STARS. DONT GO THERE!. read more

First time coming to this establishment and Freddy the bartender gave me the best customer service! His drinks were the best!

Came to La Perla Del Mar during Norteño Night! The food was so good. It's authentic, home style and fresh. Shoutout to our bartender Gian, he makes the best craft cocktails in Downey. Definitely recommend this place for a date night out or a family dinner. Ps. They have a new food and drink menu :) read more

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