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Outside looks nice as well as the indoors (great). They have outsoor seating but they didnt offer a choice. Took a little time to get seated (with a relatively empty restaurant). Server did not seem very friendly or happy to see us. Drinks seem very over-priceded ...as well as much of their menu. I ordered the Torta Ahogada, it was basically a meat sandwich drenched in spicy sauce. Not to bad (but (again) overpriced). The free chips were okay the salsa was very runny and we got a free yelp "check in" queso which was okay. Wife had Burrito and enchilada (I sampled), it tasted like a TV dinner meal. 2.5 stars rounding down. We won't be coming back.
The queso and chips were nice to start off. We met family here on Sunday afternoon. The place was nicely decorated inside. I had the Birria burrito and it was huge. The meat was flavorful. I wasn't fond of the sauce it was served in on the plate. We sat in a booth that is tucked inside the wall but it might have been the reason that service was slow. We seemed to be forgotten several times and then it took more than 20 minutes for them to process our card when paying. The staff were polite and the food was cooked right.
We felt like we were in the middle of nowhere and since we had gotten wrapped up in all we were doing, we forgot to eat. Luckily we found this place while driving around and it was open late and had good reviews. They sat us immediately and I was particular about where we sat and they were fine with that. We ordered the fogon tapatia to share. This dish is served in a fiery pot. Makes sense since fogon means stove and tapatia are the people from the Guadalajara area. This dish has everything including chicken, meat, shrimp, cactus, beef, chorizo and veggies. It comes with three tortillas, rice, guacamole, and the fixins that you would put on a typical fajita. It is a good size to share but u will definitely need some extra tortillas which is about $2 more for three. We were happy with our dinner here. There was a good flavor and or perhaps due to us being hangry since we ate only early morning and this was dinner Our server was nice but when we needed refills on drinks and napkins, it was hard to find her. Glad we found some good food in this not so familiar area Just an FYI, this is not far from Mt. Dora and Tavares, and this area has a few strawberry farms. During the evening where we sat in the way back. It was the best bc it wasn't too loud, it wasn't too smoky from the kitchen(the middle area), also not so many kids screaming their heads off like the front area. They also have an outside area.
Fantastic ambiance, drinks, and service! Upscale handcrafted Mexican food-fresh, homemade and clean seasoned meats- just exceptional!!!! Three cocktails and dinner for two- $70
We came here after several recommendations on how authentic and fresh it was. We are very devoted to Eduardo's Locos Tacos but decided to give La Perla a try. It's a stand alone building that looks like a refurbished house. There is outdoor seating and the parking lot is dirt. The inside is very nicely decorated with booths, tables and a bar. We waited at the door about 5 minutes before being acknowledged or seated. They have Coke products but no Coke zero. Soda, Tea & lemonade are all $3.50. Beer are $4.99. Chips and salsa were below average. Salsa was as runny as ketchup with a little kick. ***We got free queso for checking in on Yelp (WOOT!) snd that was probably the best part of my meal. I had the pick two option with a ground beef burrito and a cheese enchilada. Their rice has peas in it (eeew) so I ordered double beans instead. They did not let me have any other options besides doing that for a rice substitute. The beans were good. The enchilada was average and the burrito was so bland. The server checked on a few times but when we were finished had to wait over 10 minutes for the bill. They do give you a discount for using cash so keep that in mind if you decide to come here. I don't recommend this however, except for it being cute inside and they have bendy straws, I don't have much else to say positive.
Very clean inside, lots of parking, service was good. My husband had the California burrito with steak. It was really good. I got the combo with beef taco and enchilada and pork tamale. All were good. Rice and beans were tasty as was the chips and salsa.
Great veggie fajitas. They had nice outdoor seating and quick service. The staff were very friendly and portions were huge.
The food was super good. I went for a lunch date. The tamales had too much masa and not enough meat. It was just okay. The rest of the food we got was excellent. I enjoyed the queso dip, the chimichanga, and the cheese Lovers Taco! We will be returning to try some more dishes.
I had my reservations coming out here but this place didn't miss a beat. Everything was well done and just how I enjoy my Mexican restaurant experiences. This is casual, friendly dining. We were immediately greeted by staff on a Friday evening where most places would be swamped. The margarita menu is extensive with something for everyone. I had the La Guera margarita and it was so refreshing with the perfect amount of tequila with fresh pineapple and Tajin on the rim. My husband got the house margarita and despite what your expectations would be for a house drink, this margarita was presented in a huge oversized glass. It was pretty good but did not beat the La Guera. Some of the margaritas came with the option of small or large. Food met expectations. Chips arrived immediately, nice and warm with fresh salsa. We ordered a cheese dip as a table side. i appreciate that they were transparent that it was just a cheese dip and not a true queso, still it got the job done. I had the combo with a steak burrito, steak taco, and beef enchiladas. I appreciate the server informed me that the burrito and enchiladas would be covered with a red sauce. My burrito from the combo was OK but I wish I had opted for a regular burrito as those come stuffed with rice and veggies and my combo burrito was fairly basic but OK. My kid had a taco and wasn't crazy about it (I think the ground beef in the taco is cooked in pork fat and it always adds a strange taste to the ground beef. I won't charge this against them though as most Mexican a restaurants I've been to do this.) My hubby had a huge salad and it was a good portion with tons of veggies. The refried beans were pretty good and the rice was so so. The place started getting busy with large groups arriving just as we were leaving. This place will definitely be a crowd pleaser, causal enoug h to bring kids, and seems good for groups plus it's very reasonably priced. We left satisfied with leftovers. I could have went for another margarita but I'll wait until next time. Again, get that La Guera marg and thank me later.
Our go to spot for Mexican! The hubby and I have been a few times and it's always spot on. Very clean and pleasant restaurant with fair prices and delicious food!
Order chicken and steak fajitas, refried beans had a cockroach crawling on it. Manager was extremely apologetic, but definitely made my appetite vanish. Be careful when you order here. Won't be coming back again.
Full disclosure, I came here because my card had a mileage deal specifically for this restaurant, but I'm sure glad I did. The layout of the place is rather unique, with a large outdoor area that seems to only be used at night. When I walked in it was lively but not packed, and we were sat quickly. I Put in our drink order and for whatever reason the cocktails took a bit longer than expected to come out, but that's where my criticisms end. The drinks were delicious and they didn't skimp on the alcohol. And our food came out quickly afterwards. The portions were very generous and the flavors were excellent. The sandwich was so good in fact that I housed half of it before I remembered to snap a picture. The El Rey appetizer was fantastic, but very heavy and oily, which may not be for everyone but was perfect for my tastes. My dining companion also loved his food. I left with not only extra skymilles, but a full belly and a great experience. Would recommend going out of your way for this place. read more
11 days ago
3 months ago
Today was my first time there and I loved it . Great food atmosphere and service . Paula was our server and she was great . I love the variety of the menu and the unique cocktails were very enticing. I don't live in the area but I would drive a distance to come back . Highly recommend read more
1 month ago
Outside looks nice as well as the indoors (great). They have outsoor seating but they didnt offer a choice. Took a little time to get seated (with a relatively empty restaurant). Server did not seem very friendly or happy to see us. Drinks seem very over-priceded ...as well as much of their menu. I ordered the Torta Ahogada, it was basically a meat sandwich drenched in spicy sauce. Not to bad (but (again) overpriced). The free chips were okay the salsa was very runny and we got a free yelp "check in" queso which was okay. Wife had Burrito and enchilada (I sampled), it tasted like a TV dinner meal. 2.5 stars rounding down. We won't be coming back. read more
2 years ago
The queso and chips were nice to start off. We met family here on Sunday afternoon. The place was nicely decorated inside. I had the Birria burrito and it was huge. The meat was flavorful. I wasn't fond of the sauce it was served in on the plate. We sat in a booth that is tucked inside the wall but it might have been the reason that service was slow. We seemed to be forgotten several times and then it took more than 20 minutes for them to process our card when paying. The staff were polite and the food was cooked right. read more
We felt like we were in the middle of nowhere and since we had gotten wrapped up in all we were doing, we forgot to eat. Luckily we found this place while driving around and it was open late and had good reviews. They sat us immediately and I was particular about where we sat and they were fine with that. We ordered the fogon tapatia to share. This dish is served in a fiery pot. Makes sense since fogon means stove and tapatia are the people from the Guadalajara area. This dish has everything including chicken, meat, shrimp, cactus, beef, chorizo and veggies. It comes with three tortillas, rice, guacamole, and the fixins that you would put on a typical fajita. It is a good size to share but u will definitely need some extra tortillas which is about $2 more for three. We were happy with our dinner here. There was a good flavor and or perhaps due to us being hangry since we ate only early morning and this was dinner Our server was nice but when we needed refills on drinks and napkins, it was hard to find her. Glad we found some good food in this not so familiar area Just an FYI, this is not far from Mt. Dora and Tavares, and this area has a few strawberry farms. During the evening where we sat in the way back. It was the best bc it wasn't too loud, it wasn't too smoky from the kitchen(the middle area), also not so many kids screaming their heads off like the front area. They also have an outside area. read more
9 months ago
1 year ago
1 year ago
2 years ago
Fantastic ambiance, drinks, and service! Upscale handcrafted Mexican food-fresh, homemade and clean seasoned meats- just exceptional!!!! Three cocktails and dinner for two- $70 read more
10 months ago
We came here after several recommendations on how authentic and fresh it was. We are very devoted to Eduardo's Locos Tacos but decided to give La Perla a try. It's a stand alone building that looks like a refurbished house. There is outdoor seating and the parking lot is dirt. The inside is very nicely decorated with booths, tables and a bar. We waited at the door about 5 minutes before being acknowledged or seated. They have Coke products but no Coke zero. Soda, Tea & lemonade are all $3.50. Beer are $4.99. Chips and salsa were below average. Salsa was as runny as ketchup with a little kick. ***We got free queso for checking in on Yelp (WOOT!) snd that was probably the best part of my meal. I had the pick two option with a ground beef burrito and a cheese enchilada. Their rice has peas in it (eeew) so I ordered double beans instead. They did not let me have any other options besides doing that for a rice substitute. The beans were good. The enchilada was average and the burrito was so bland. The server checked on a few times but when we were finished had to wait over 10 minutes for the bill. They do give you a discount for using cash so keep that in mind if you decide to come here. I don't recommend this however, except for it being cute inside and they have bendy straws, I don't have much else to say positive. read more
9 months ago
Very clean inside, lots of parking, service was good. My husband had the California burrito with steak. It was really good. I got the combo with beef taco and enchilada and pork tamale. All were good. Rice and beans were tasty as was the chips and salsa. read more
6 months ago
2 years ago
Great veggie fajitas. They had nice outdoor seating and quick service. The staff were very friendly and portions were huge. read more
The food was super good. I went for a lunch date. The tamales had too much masa and not enough meat. It was just okay. The rest of the food we got was excellent. I enjoyed the queso dip, the chimichanga, and the cheese Lovers Taco! We will be returning to try some more dishes. read more
2 years ago
I had my reservations coming out here but this place didn't miss a beat. Everything was well done and just how I enjoy my Mexican restaurant experiences. This is casual, friendly dining. We were immediately greeted by staff on a Friday evening where most places would be swamped. The margarita menu is extensive with something for everyone. I had the La Guera margarita and it was so refreshing with the perfect amount of tequila with fresh pineapple and Tajin on the rim. My husband got the house margarita and despite what your expectations would be for a house drink, this margarita was presented in a huge oversized glass. It was pretty good but did not beat the La Guera. Some of the margaritas came with the option of small or large. Food met expectations. Chips arrived immediately, nice and warm with fresh salsa. We ordered a cheese dip as a table side. i appreciate that they were transparent that it was just a cheese dip and not a true queso, still it got the job done. I had the combo with a steak burrito, steak taco, and beef enchiladas. I appreciate the server informed me that the burrito and enchiladas would be covered with a red sauce. My burrito from the combo was OK but I wish I had opted for a regular burrito as those come stuffed with rice and veggies and my combo burrito was fairly basic but OK. My kid had a taco and wasn't crazy about it (I think the ground beef in the taco is cooked in pork fat and it always adds a strange taste to the ground beef. I won't charge this against them though as most Mexican a restaurants I've been to do this.) My hubby had a huge salad and it was a good portion with tons of veggies. The refried beans were pretty good and the rice was so so. The place started getting busy with large groups arriving just as we were leaving. This place will definitely be a crowd pleaser, causal enoug h to bring kids, and seems good for groups plus it's very reasonably priced. We left satisfied with leftovers. I could have went for another margarita but I'll wait until next time. Again, get that La Guera marg and thank me later. read more
1 year ago
Our go to spot for Mexican! The hubby and I have been a few times and it's always spot on. Very clean and pleasant restaurant with fair prices and delicious food! read more
2 years ago
Order chicken and steak fajitas, refried beans had a cockroach crawling on it. Manager was extremely apologetic, but definitely made my appetite vanish. Be careful when you order here. Won't be coming back again. read more
1 year ago
1 year ago
10 months ago
We happened to be in the area for Labor Day weekend and decided to come here. The ambiance was ok not as full as we thought but that's ok. Poncho our server gave us great service and from I gathered, everyone enjoyed their food. So much so we went the next day. The prices are also reasonable. read more
3 years ago
Perfect! Venturing off the beaten path this weekend we found this great Mexican place in Eustis. The food was top notch. Everything was prepared with care and intention. The menu had some unique and enticing combinations that would tempt most foodies. The service was catered to you. Go slow or in a hurry. The restaurant is welcoming and extremely clean. The locals rated this place 4.6 and I can see why and worth the trip. Thank you for a great lunch! read more
1 year ago
1 year ago
2 years ago
Interesting, but cool building. Soccer on TVs was cool. Go when you're somewhat hungry because food will take 2 hours. Do not go if your group is larger than 24. Give up all hope if they sit you in the back, theg will forget about you. Lowkey skimped us on the chips. Food was quite good though. Burrito supremo and nacho supremo was heat. read more
4 years ago
I am shocked by the type of service I just received here. I ordered veggie fajitas and half way through the meal i started to chew on what felt like meat. After spitting it into a napkin, i confirmed it was steak. My veggie fajitas had pieces of meat in it. After this happened, the owner offered to make it for me again. I declined because I was completely disgusted. I have not had meat in 6 years!!! So, I decided to leave because this was too upsetting. When I got in my car and I was pulling out of the parking spot, the owner and server chased me down and said they took the veggie fajitas off my tab but they still expect me to pay for my guacamole dip and drink (which i never finished). I cannot believe this!! They even gave me attitude. The only way they left me alone is when I started yelling at them. Like I just ate meat for the first time in 6 years because of your restaurant and you still expect me to pay for 1 drink and an appetizer i didn't finish??? Can you imagine if it were something I was allergic too and I had a reaction?? Like imagine if they had to call the ambulance. The owner would have probably shown up to the hospital still trying to make me pay. So if this is the type of service you would like to receive, then by all means go ahead. But for me this is a 0 out of 10 and I would not recommend. read more
1 year ago
3 years ago
2 years ago
The food was absolutely delicious as usual! This is one of our favorite Mexican spots in the area. The service tonight was a bit slower than usual but looks like there were new servers working. The music set the mood for a joyful and enjoyable dinner with my wife. read more
3 years ago
3 years ago
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