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    Las Perlas

    4.5 (137 reviews)
    Closed 4:00 pm - 2:00 am (Next day)
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Christine D.

    This bar is a pass through next to Seven Grand. The bandera shots are pretty good. Bartender was great with explaining what they actually are. Stop by here and try them out

    Micaela R.

    The drinks were great and the food was okay. I accidentally ordered duplicates of food and I noticed it after I checked out. The cook was gone for a while and came back and called 3 different people and had no idea how to do it. I wasn't issued a refund but the food was good. I loved the queso and the unique chips they have. *You cannot order inside and must order outside but it was a good time.

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    Dan D.

    Las Perlas' tacos are a local favorite: in fact, an Uber driver and a bartender at another bar both pointed me here. On my visit, the mouthwatering brisket taco fulfilled its promise: it was crispy, it was beefy, it had a slightly crisped tortilla, and it was served hot off the flattop. It was delectable even before I doused it with the provided green salsa and lime. Unfortunately the cheese quesadilla was short of perfect: I think the cheese needed salt, and its thickness threw the bite out of balance. On top of that, my guava margarita was astringent, and somehow the salt rim tasted bright, which was strange. I didn't get any citrus or body from any part of the glass. This part of Austin is a bit sketchier than the more commercial parts of South Congress. I walked past all the live music venues on 6th Street to get there, dodging more than one barker who wanted to lure me inside. I also did way more traffic avoidance, as a pedestrian, than in other parts of the city. I wouldn't have come to Las Perlas if it didn't have strong recommendations. It's pretty dark inside the bar, but the area by the outdoor taco stand is an interior courtyard, which is well lit during the day. I asked the bartender if I could bring my tacos inside to eat (with my marg) and she had no concerns.

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    Karson S.

    Great little place with a LOT of quality Mezcal! Went on a Monday night and it was a perfect little getaway before a concert. Tried their bandera shot (a 3-part shot which represents the Mexico flag with lime juice, mezcal and their own special tomato-based mix). I don't love shots but this one was actually very fun to do! The bartender was very nice and recommended the mocktail from the whiskey bar next door (but made it in-house for me). A very cool setup where it's 3 specialty bars that share a tab system & a back patio! That's where the tacos were made fresh on the griddle. Tacos were very good, with the chicken probably being my favorite (I hear the carnitas is a bit too sweet), and the brisket w/guac as a second fav. Great ambiance - I probably would have never stumbled in here on my own, but thanks to Yelp I'm glad I did!

    Queso - Guava Marg - Chips & Salsa - Chicken Quesadilla
    Johnathan J.

    This place was great to come to to wind down with some friends after work! Located over on East 7th, there was plenty of parking available right next door (as well as a couple of spots on the street as well). They have a great happy hour, as I landed on the Guava Margarita (they're known for their margs and claim to be the best in town - so I had to test them out!). The margarita was amazing - not too strong, and very flavorful. The quesadilla was much larger than I expected, and made fresh! I could eat two of them if I wanted. The chips and queso however wasn't that great - the flavor of the queso threw me off (reminded me like velveeta cheese), so I wasn't much of a fan. I also tried their Espresso Martini + Billiards table in the bar behind (which I believe is called 7Grand?) It was a complete vibe shift from Las Perla's - but still just as amazing. I would definitely return here to have a quick drink or play a couple rounds of pool!

    Brisket and chicken tacos
    Whitney J.

    The tacos were so good! I definitely recommend the brisket taco. It's a cool place to hang out with friends for happy hour.

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    Tammy D.

    A drink before Folies Comedy show and tacos. My 1st visit to Austin. I live in San Diego so tacos I'm pretty spoiled on good tacos. I ordered the chicken taco in the back patio, a taco truck without wheels. My friend got the brisket taco. We both loved the tacos. I don't eat raw onions so note my taco did not have onions.

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    Aparna B.

    Came for happy hour. Such a cool space and friendly bartender and they're known for their agave, tequila and mezcal. drinks were delicious and for happy hour a great deal!

    Amy the amazing and fun bartender!!  She introduced me to the best shot ever!  Just ask her...what's the best shot to take with a group.

    Amy the bar manager and bartender is friendly and such a great bartender!! She actually introduced me to my now favorite shot, La bandera!! And Amy let us know they have 2 locations and one in my hometown in San Diego. Amy come and visit us.

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    Great drinks and tacos! We always choose this place when we want a good drink and chill with some friends

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    Food was so great. It had a great atmosphere and humble feel. The lady working the food stand made the food quick and it was so delicious

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    Super cool Barr, and outside area in the back. You order food outside in the back. Beef and cheese, quesadilla and pork tacos were amazing.

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    The tacos and quesadillas were delicious. The spiced daisy cocktail is DELICIOUS has a great kick to it!

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    Good place for margaritas. They have a variety of tequilas to choose from. The spicy cucumber margarita is what I recommend.

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    Beyond fantastic food. Went for happy hour and everyone fought over the food. Go on a nice day and it makes even that much better

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    Ask the Community - Las Perlas

    Is this restaurant still open. Phone is disconnected?

    Hi Greg. We are a bar, not a restaurant. We just happen to have a taco truck that sets up on the patio of our venue, which is a completely different business called Asador Tacos. They are open 7 days a week from 4PM-12AM. Cheers.

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    This was my first time at a speakeasy and they sure set the bar high! They really are as secret as…read moreit seems. My sister-in-law made reservations and we walked down the busy 6th Street to get there until we stopped at an unassuming and unlabeled door. When you walk in, it's a very dark and moody interior with small tables. They led us to a private room in the back which perfectly fit the six of us. Their menu is very creative, with unique names and unique ingredients. I don't like alcohol, so I was super happy to see an entire section dedicated to zero proof mocktails. I ordered the 5 AM somewhere which was a matcha based mocktail. It still had a bitter taste to it, perhaps from the Lyres Rosso. But the entire experience was so creative, led by our server/bartender Martin. He was a lot of fun and made the experience that much better. He was personable and funny and felt like we were hanging out with an old friend. Highly recommend if you're looking for a more chill vibe on 6th Street!

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