La Perla Tapatia is a casual Mexican restaurant located on Old Mill Road in Easton. It's open Tuesday through Saturday from 11:00 AM to 8:00 PM. When it comes to Mexican food in the Lehigh Valley, this spot is about as authentic as it gets. I went with a friend who loves Mexican cuisine, and I knew she'd appreciate the traditional flavors here. We both started with the chicken enchiladas. The soft flour tortillas were filled with chicken, melted cheese, and refried beans, and then topped with lettuce, a flavorful guajillo sauce, and Mexican cheese and cream, all served alongside a classic side of rice and beans. After the enchiladas, we shared the birria tacos. The double-layered corn tortillas were perfectly crisp and filled with tender barbacoa and melted mozzarella, served with fresh cilantro, diced onion, lime, and a rich consommé. I haven't had Mexican food this good in quite a while, and La Perla Tapatia really delivered. I also have to mention Mariana, who is one of the nicest and most genuine people you'll ever meet and someone who elevates the entire experience. read more

La Perla Tapatia - Birria Tacos - Mexican Near Me - Easton, Pennsylvania

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Flavorful food, we got the tacos,and flautas. Great service, Small Family owned place. Highly recommend!!!

The waitress was really nice. And the food was also very good. I'd go again that's for sure.

Feels like you're going to someone's home to eat a meal. The owners and staff are great. Food is delicious. Portions generous. Very happy to support a small business! read more

La Perla Tapatia - Mexican Near Me - Easton, Pennsylvania

A gem of a restaurant. Amazing birria tacos. The housemade hot sauce is a must try--so good that I bought a jar to bring home.

Outstanding food! Plain and simple some of the best Mexican food we've had. Cozy restaurant near Lafayette College. Birria tacos for our daughter. Waitress recommended how to eat and she loved it! Enchiladas were fantastic! Will visit again. read more

Amazing food and the owners are very nice! Hard to give a recommendation because everything is good. Birria Tacos are always the favorite. There aren't many tables inside, so sometimes it's a little cramped. Also BYOB! read more

Everything about this visit was delightful, Food was delicious and the owner was extremely helpful and even gave a brief history lesson. 10/10 experience! Place was nice and cozy, very welcoming. read more

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Horrible food and customer service waited a long time for . Bland and nasty food. Waiter had horrible attitude

We were visiting the area and hungry for Mexican food. Mariana greeted us warmly and was a fantastic host. The salsa was the freshest I have tasted, ever. The carnita taco was amazing and my husband loved the 3 options of toppings, favoring the Especiales and Pico de gallo. Next time she told us to try birria taco with barbacoa meat. Visiting here is a MUST. read more

The service was amazing, the food was well priced and so yummy!! Definitely get guac and chips it was fire here. Also the tacos were amazing -- definitely the better meal here ;) I got one of each style of taco with barbacoa meat and my bf got chicken enchiladas. Ambiance was cute and cozy!! read more

La Perla Tapatia - I got one of each style of Taco with barbacoa meat and my bf got Chicken Enchiladas - Mexican Near Me - Easton, Pennsylvania

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A family-run operation with superlative authentic food. Great people. A small but pleasant dining area. They do a lot of takeout business.

This is my second review, but my first time being patient enough to take a picture before eating. The staff is SO friendly & out of all the birria tacos I've tried these are my only 10/10!! Thanks so much!!!! read more

La Perla Tapatia - Birria Tacos - Mexican Near Me - Easton, Pennsylvania

Food is fine but definitely pricey compared to other Mexican restaurants in the area. We've been here a handful of times. Most recently we came on a Thursday night. Our party was 4 adults and an infant. The restaurant was empty except for one other table of 3 people and a guest waiting for their to go order. We were told we'd need to wait for a table since we didn't call ahead to let them know we would be there with a party larger than 4. We certainly respect their policies but felt like we were being scolded. We ultimately decided not to stay since the interaction had us a little uncomfortable. We likely will not return to this restaurant. Again, the food is fine. They don't make anything spicy so you can add hot sauce to get to your preferred spice level. For the price and service, we personally don't feel like it's worth the trip. read more

Amazing, rich flavors, and wonderful service. Horchata was light and refreshing. The traditional Mexican soup was piping hot, good amount of meat in it, and came with chips. It was so cozy for a rainy day. The Birria Tacos were DELICIOUS. It was my first time trying it and it was as good as others folks said it would be!! The tacos were full of meat and cheese and the consume was extremely flavorful. Dipping a spoon of rice in the consume was a great tip. The tres leches cake was the perfect, sweet way to wrap up this Easton Restaurant Week meal. Very much looking forward to visiting again! read more

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Amo sus tacosssss!!!! Servicio es bueno, los tacos birrias tambien son ricos! Si buscas cocina auténtica, definitivamente es el lugar perfecto en Easton. read more

Delicious authentic Mexican food- potions are generous, and their homemade salsa is not to be missed. La Perla is one of my favorite places to eat in Forks. read more

This place was excellent! On our way back to Penn State after a soccer game and found La Perla! The staff were very helpful and nice. Totally took care of us. Food was excellent - birria tacos might have been the best of the meals we had - definitely recommend. And the churros were the best we have ever had. Thanks for making our restaurant adventure a success!! Yum! read more

This place makes me wish I could take a lot of my other 5 star rated reviews and knock them down to 4. This is a super big FIVE STAR. The food is REALLY GOOD. My family and I have been to a lot of Mexican restaurants in PA NJ and TX. This is by far the best. The ingredients are fresh and so flavorful!!! And unique dishes I've never had before as well as old favorites. I had tacos carnitas tonight, how can they be special? It's simple, right?! Well these were just a little sweet with super flavorful meat, just enough fat to taste good but not enough to notice, LOTS of cilantro, onion, lime. Best tacos I ever had. Just super! It's a family business. The waitresses are so friendly, they make you feel like you are visiting them in their home. They make recommendations on what to order and how to eat it. Can't say enough good things! Glad we'll return soon. Soup is outstanding. read more

I love this place! It is a true gem, and anyone looking for the best authentic Mexican food, this is the best near Nazareth, PA. The service was perfect, and our drinks stayed full!! The ambiance was great! We had tangerine jarrito's, Mexican coke and some delicious horchata. Our appetizer was a carnitas quesadilla, which was perfect and so yummy! Then we both got the 3 birria taco platters. We got specific instructions from the owner on how to eat them, and it was so good!! The barbacoa beef was so tender and flavorful. Last we tried the tres leches cake, and the flan. Both topped off the best Mexican food I've ever had in PA!! I give this place 10 stars!! read more

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Giving this place another 5 star review because they deserve it. The woman who owns the place always instructs us on the proper way to eat birria and I love her for it. I also love their churros. And flautas. And empanadas. Have you tried their churros? GOD. read more

Great service and wonderful food. This is a small, family run restaurant. Be sure to call for a reservation and byob. read more

So hard finding a good Mexican restaurant since we moved up here. Super cute family owed Mexican restaurant the food was really good. Friendly service our waitress was funny always came around to see how we were doing. Definitely would be going back with my husband read more

La Perla Tapatia - Carnitas Enchilada Bistec Encebollado - Mexican Near Me - Easton, Pennsylvania

This place is no joke. I was nervous about Mexican food in the Lehigh Valley area, because honestly, most of the food here isn't that great. The guac here alone will bring me back. I'm not sure if there are other staff but today we had mom, dad and daughter running the show. The daughter is an awesome server for her age and was very attentive and knowledgeable about what was truly good on the menu. In my opinion this is some of the best cooked Mexican food I've ever had in my entire life. We leave for Isla Mujeres in June for the 2nd time and coming here tonight has me very excited for our trip! We will be back for sure! And I can't wait! read more

Warm and friendly environment. Food is good. They always give me extra sauce and their guacamole is amazing! Definitely worth trying! Mrs. Judy read more

great food amazing service, just an all around amazing family run restaurant. Best Mexican food in the valley!

I've been coming here for over 8 years, first when they were on Northampton St and now in the Forks location. Mariella always wonderful. Great local family business. I've had so many things and never disappointed! Authentic and served with love read more

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Wow the best .. and I travel for a living and the best I've had in a long time . Great people wow you never know where or when you'll find a diamond. Lol read more

I wish the scale went beyond 5! We LOVE this place The food is outstanding. We try to order takeout from here once to twice a month. Aside from the food, it's the staff that make us choose this restaurant. Warm, welcoming, and friendly. You can feel their sincerity. They take every step to ensure a flawless experience. read more

Wow - first visit to La Perla, and it was simply outstanding! From the exceptional service to the food quality, these folks are now my go-to Mexican restaurant. Just a great, family operated small business that is serving up some excellent food. Go, eat, enjoy - you'll see read more

Beautiful staff. Warm atmosphere. Fantastic cuisine. Our favorite spot. Dined outside with our dogs. Just wonderful!

By far the best tacos in the Lehigh valley, and quite possibly the whole country. And I don't joke about tacos. The barbacoa ones are my favorite. Their homemade taco sauces are perfect. And not only is the food the best but the staff are all so genuinely friendly and you can tell they are proud of the quality of their food. The pricing is super affordable and it's BYOB. You couldn't ask for a better experience. So many people say that Aqui Es is the best taco place in the area but I completely disagree!! I personally believe that La Perla Tapatia has way better flavors and quality of food, a better atmosphere, and better service. read more

La Perla Tapatia - Mexican Near Me - Easton, Pennsylvania

Another Great meal from a terrific place. Great people who are very friendly and welcoming like family. read more

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Great food! Tasty. Best kid's menu we've seen so far. Our son loved his barbacoa meat with rice and finished all his food. My husband declared his burrito the best he ever had. Service was fast and very nice. read more

Food was delicious and authentic. The staff was friendly and welcoming and really appreciated us visiting the restaurant. read more

La Perla Tapatia - Birria Tacos - Mexican Near Me - Easton, Pennsylvania

Very authentic and a staff that cares. We typically order take out and they do a nice job, even with large orders. We often get trays of their homemade chips with salsa and guacamole it parties and a total hit! read more

Delicious birria tacos and barbecue tacos! Splendid torta with eggs. Guacamole to die for!!! Owner is warm and welcoming. Highly recommend!

So Good!! I love ordering take out from here me and my family absolutely will get food from here in a heartbeat!

Great tasting food! Very small place but the quality of the barbacoa and birria is phenomenal. You will not get this quality of authentic Mexican food anywhere near. I also had a torta de pierna which tasted fresh. My taste buds where in heaven. If you have traveled to Guadalajara, Mexico you will reminisce. read more

La Perla Tapatia - Mexican Near Me - Easton, Pennsylvania

My husband and I just moved to Easton and tried this restaurant. Everything was delicious. Mariana and her husband, Alex, run this place. Super friendly and wonderful service. My husband got the birria tacos which are phenomenal. Mariana is from Guadalajara and the birria recipe is her grandmother's. We will be coming back here once or twice a week. Highly recommend! read more