The best Mexican food I've had anywhere! The staff is super friendly and makes sure you have everything you need including refills. The cook is excellent. The place is small and cozy but has a lot of seating. Restroom is nice and clean. You can see the cook cooking the food and putting it together. read more

The Mexican food was second to none. It's my new favorite Mexican place in Gilroy'! I got two beanless carnitas taco's and a chimichanga with chile verde sauce. read more

I thought this place was great! Ordered a vegetarian burrito and chilaquiles con pollo. My burrito was huge and really tasty. The chilaquiles were equally as tasty. Got a small side of chips and the amount they gave was huge. We got it delivered and food arrived fresh and very well packaged. Would definitely get again! read more

Very Healthy Portions and Friendly Service. I did t have to wait too long for authentic Mexican Food. Food was delicious read more

Los Pericos Taqueria - Chile Rellano - Mexican Near Me - Gilroy, California

We go to this place often. Food is authentic Mexican food, best menudo in town with hand made tortillas. Have had their tacos, chile verde plate , menudo, quesadillas and camarones a la diabla , al pastor burritos let me tell you everything is fire . It's a family own and run business , people are really friendly and quick service. Highly recommended read more

Los Pericos Taqueria - Menudo to go! - Mexican Near Me - Gilroy, California

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I love family owned businesses because you always know the food is authentic and really good! We were looking for food spots in the area and found this place. We went for Saturday lunch and it was pretty busy inside. There are lots of seating inside so we were seated right away and got our food in about 15-20 mins. Everything is so freshly cooked and grilled and everything was big portions so we had plenty to take home. My family ordered the Chimichanga Plate, Chile Verde Plate, and Pescado Frito Plate. It was all so flavorful! I got the Carne Asada Plate and while it was also good, the meat seemed a little bit overcooked in my opinion. Our server really made sure we were taken cared of and everyone else really enjoyed their food. I would definitely come back though as they have a really big menu! read more

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We decided to find a spot we haven't tried before and found this Taqueria and gave it a shot! Finding parking right in front may be hard but there's plenty of street parking surrounding the place. The interior is cute yet small and gives the vibe of a family owned restaurant which I love! The servers are all very friendly and check in on you occasionally. The food came out piping hot and the plates were hot as well. I got a Chile Verde Chimichanga Plate and I was not disappointed in the slightest. The food was absolutely delicious and I had plenty to take home. After you've finished eating you pay at the front register. Definitely going to be back sometime! read more

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I just so happen to stop in while attending a VW car show in Gilroy. I walked in, looked at the menu, and I asked the young woman taking the orders how's the food here. She replied " it's the bomb, you'll see" So I ordered the combo enchilada chili releno comes with beans and rice. My~O~MY!! This is old school Mexican food!! Sooooo goood!! The young woman was right!! It is the bomb!' Great service, and they're NICE! You-will-love-the-food! Good prices too! Photo looks good, huh? read more

Los Pericos Taqueria - Chili relieno, beef enchilada, rice beans. And killer-diller salsa!! - Mexican Near Me - Gilroy, California

Stopped by this little gem with my woman after having a mean craving for Mexican, I was not disappointed. Great prices, fresh chips and salsa and thee best torta milanesa I've ever had. Tender beef, seasoned breading, soft telera roll slightly toasted with pickled jalepenos. I was in heaven. I was about to order a second and I stood up and immediately became full safe to say this white boy is gonna be coming back read more

Right off the bat I was greeted at the door and asked if I was eating here or if I was taking food to go. I said I was eating here and they kindly asked me to take a seat anywhere I would like. I brought my own can of Coke because not everyone has a decaf option. They offered me a cup with ice for my soda which was very nice of them. They provided chips and salsa for free and they were delicious; not salty and the sauce was spicy and flavorful. read more

This place is amazing. I'm a dude who can eat a lot and I never leave this place hungry. I've had the salad, enchiladas, chimichangas, burritos and all of them have been superb. I often go in groups of 4 and the service is always quick even if the place is packed. Plus they have a TV in the corner always has either a soccer match or something on. This has become a family go to when wanting some really good Mexican food. read more

I love their enchiladas, hopes, tacos, chips and salsa and fresh corn tortillas. It's been authentic for many years!! read more

Very helpful and caring server. Cute and clean restaurant . Good sized portions. Street parking and a city lot nearby.

Did they change owners? Service much faster, TV menu board now, but no salsas. The salsas used to be the best

Amazing ambiance in this little local spot. It's fun to come sit and watch the TV, have a beer and eat dinner. At one point I LOVED the food, and more specifically the salsa at Los Pericos. At some point they changed the red salsa recipe and I lost interest. When I asked the staff about it (years ago) they didn't know what I was talking about. Haven't been in a while, but I'll have to give another try sometime soon. read more

The enchiladas were basic. The green salsa tasted weird on them. The amount of rice they put on my to go order was sad. Looked like a portion for a child. The beans were good but that was it. Sprinkled leaves and a tomato slice guess resembles to them a "salad." Disappointed in their food this time around. Oh well maybe next time it'll be better. I'll give them one more chance in the future. read more

Outside of customer service , food quality is mediocre at best. Chile rellano sauce was watery and had no flavor. Enchiladas red sauce tasted mostly like flour and powdered red chili. Chips were cold and salsa was not flavorful, but it was spicy. The restaurant inside had a really bad odor. Coworker recommended the restaurant and I was sadly disappointed. My coworker, after hearing of my unsatisfaction visited the restaurant shortly after and she commented that she had gone to this restaurant since childhood and too was surprised that she was not happy with the quality of food and she said she not sure what changed but just can't find it in her to return. I give 2 stars because the waitress was pleasant and accommodating. read more

We were driving from outside the area and found ourselves at Los Pericos Taqueria. The employees were friendly, the beer was cold, and they made the food hot and fresh. The restaurant was clean as was the bathroom. If you want a huge tasty burrito at a reasonable price, this is your place! read more

Ordered Chilaquiles Verde add chorizo with over easy eggs. It was do deliciously perfect. read more

Los Pericos Taqueria - Chilaquiles Verdes add chorizo with over easy eggs - Mexican Near Me - Gilroy, California

I'm a regular here, and the food is really good and authentic. However, they didn't get my usual order right, I wanted a bean and rice burrito with nothing else, and they somehow messed that up and decided to put sauce and cheese and fried the burrito instead. There seems to be some creative liberty that pays no mind to possible allergies their customers may or may not have. I've been coming here since I was a kid and that was always my order and they somehow messed it up. read more

Excellent food and great service. The staff was friendly and took the time to explain the options. The menu is fairly extensive and everything tasted awesome. Definitely try the adobado. It's one of the best I've had. Ambiance was traditional, family friendly that we really enjoyed. Overall, great experience. read more

This place was recommended to me by my pops Doc. Street parking is a premium however I managed to find a space across the street. The Tacorea has an old-school mom and pop vibe. They now offer inside limited seating but 1st you must sign in and leave a phone number. We opted to dine in and have our 1st indoor dining experience since March. Pops ordered a chicken and Carnitas quesadilla I ordered a Chile Verde super burrito. Management: super nice people, definitely a mom and pop home cooked meal type of place "mom spoke broken English, at best" 5 stars quesadilla: pop loved it and it came LOADED with meat. Pops said it was one of the best he's had. Super chili Verde burrito: Damn son!! So big and yet it was so darn good that I was left wanting more!! Hands down the best chili Verde burrito I've ever had. Oh and don't get me started on the Verde salsa, oh my gosh I could of had me a gallon of it, it's so good and mildly spicy, the heat level lets you know that there is something warm in your mouth kind of like a nice hot chocolate and it lingers for a long time, never racing in intensity of heat. Just amazing. Horchata: I ordered it without ice, it was cold and refreshing C: Price for One super chili Verde burrito, one super quesadilla, one Mexican orange drink, one Horchata, chips and salsa $21 Beautiful warmth of salsa like sipping on coffee read more

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Wow thought I wrote a review, just reminded me when someone liked one of my photos. Was busy and must have let it slip. I do recall it being a no frills kind of place with huge authentic portions . If you're not a big eater slit? Naw who am I kidding. Mexican food reheats nicely and tastes better. I want to go back and eat my way around Gilroy and go grab a bunch of garlic, after all garlic is a stapl in my house. Happy yelping 2021!!!!! read more

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A quick summary if you are thinking about going here: 5/5 = Food (Holy moly.....not only is it yummy but they give a lot) 2/5 = Service (Don't expect much here. Will go into details in the review.) LOCATION: I think this is in downtown Gilroy and it was a pretty sad sight driving here. You go through downtown until you hit about 5th street and you can see so many stores closed down and boarded up probably due to COVID. Parking at the direct restaurant is difficult in my opinion due to filled street parking but there is a whole bunch of parking close by due to all the local store closures. FOOD: As stated above, the food is SOOO GOOD. I think it's been a long time where I was so happy eating really good Mexican food that I was smiling a ton afterwards. They are good in both VOLUME and TASTE. This is what I got: 1.) Taco & Enchilada Combo 2.) Chile Relleno & Enchilada Combo 3.) Chips and Salsa are free and also refillable by the way Some highlights: a.) I think my favorite in both those meals is the Chile Relleno as it was cooked so well and the cheese was rich and soft. b.) The plate comes out very hot that even the waitress is wearing heat protection mitts which makes the food extra delicious since its literally fresh out of the kitchen. SERVICE: This is where I think they could do more work. I'm giving them the benefit of the doubt as it is a mom and pop shop. They are also super busy and seems hectic when I went during lunch. 1.) When you go in, you aren't really sure what to do. I think if you are eating in, you go find an empty seat and the menu is underneath the see-through glass on the table. Eventually a waiter/waitress will come and take your order. I made a mistake and actually ordered/paid before I sat down because no one greeted me and told me what to do. You only order/pay if you want take-out. 2.) I found ordering to be difficult as they didn't understand what I wanted. I think I spent 5-7 minutes ordering two items off the menu since they were confused. The cashier spoke perfect english but she was managing the phones, telling the servers where the food should go, as well as taking my order. Other than that though, the staff is super nice and very friendly. No issues there at all. CONCLUSION: The food is so good that I definitely will be back for sure. I don't mind if the service is sub-par if they can outshine it with their delicious food. One of my favorite Mexican restaurants that I have gone too so far. read more

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Tacos were trash. Very disappointing. Service was Okay. Overall i'd give it a 2/10. read more

3 stars cus service was very good. I ordered the big beef burrito, but was instead given a big beef surprise. The meat had no flavor, and I had to put a lot of salsa. The same thing also happened on my SO's sopes. But the service was good. I may come back. read more

Terrible place. Had asked for a breakfast burrito eggs with bacon and asada, total was $15 dollars. the employee told me it was going to be ready in 10 mins got there 10 mins later, burrito still wasn't ready. As I arrived I saw the workers grabbing their nose. 8 mins later my burrito is ready, I get to my car about to eat it and I was already disappointed from how small the burrito was then first bite I realized it didn't have the Carne asada I had asked for and paid for ! HORRIBLE PLACE, NOT WORTH YOUR MONEY AND SUPER DIRTY! read more

Dining here for many years . Why? Fresh handmade corn tortillas. Favorite dishes! Camerones de Diabla for my wife and Pescado Frito being my go to favorite. Wish for a bigger plate for more beans and salad but that's my appetite talking.They do these very well and understand texture. Good service, friendly staff and just a pleasant modest colorful unpretentious atmosphere. read more

The food was delicious but that's about it. I came here with good expectations as it has pretty good ratings on Yelp but was disappointed throughout my experience. I arrived with my husband and a friend for lunch on a Saturday. Parking was pretty difficult around that time but we lucked out after driving around a bit and found parking in front of the bowling alley. We walked in were unsure about whether we sit first or order up front since no one greeted us. After standing around and looking at the menu, we were told that we could just take a seat; so we did. We got some delicious chips and spicy salsa while we continued to look through the menu. We ended up getting a platter of carne asada flautas, a chicken burrito without beans, and a carnitas wet burrito. Our food took forever to come out and for some reason the people around us (who all came after we ordered) received their food first. After a solid 30+ minute wait, we received our food. My friend cut her chicken burrito in half to discover that it was carne asada instead of chicken and my flautas were carnitas instead of carne asada. My friend asked to change her burrito which took less than 5 minutes (so I don't know why our good orginally took 30+ minutes) and I just ate mine because I didn't mind. At the end we weren't sure whether we pay at the front or at the table so after we asked our waiter, she said she would bring the check. But she must have forgotten because we sat there for a while and she never came back so we ended up just paying upfront. The food was absolutely delicious and the wet burrito was amazing; however, service was so terrible. read more

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On the way south to San Luis Obisbo we passed through Gilroy CA, garlic capitol of THE WORLD. We were all hungry so we looked for someplace to grab some lunch. Too bad my sister or I weren't in charge of driving because I'm sure we would have spent a little time in Gilroy CA probably picking up a braid of fresh garlic. My older brother was driving and we were in a bit of a rush to get down to San Luis Obispo where we were meeting other family members. * Camaron w/fried GARLIC, rice & beans. * Chicken Flautas w/what else rice & beans * Tacos w/pork, beans, avocado & melted cheese * Chili Rellenous * Chicken * Huevous Mixed w/tortillas & green sauce w/rice & beans The service was pretty good as was the food. read more

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Los Pericos sits in downtown Gilroy and seems like a very popular lunch spot for locals. We were lucky to come after the lunch rush. We got the deep fried tacos and a burrito. The complimentary chips are very delicious as they're freshly made. Three star experience because the young lady at the counter was so impatient with taking the order. When asked what kind of meat options they have, she said everything. So when I asked for shrimp, she said we don't have that. I asked what they do have and then she rolled her eyes and let out a big sigh while pointing to the small print on one of their menus. So a word to out of towners ... study the menu before ordering :) Out of the two things we ordered, we both liked the burrito with beef better than the fried taco with pollo! read more

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Not a great experience... ordered shredded beef enchiladas, and the meat tasted so off that neither myself or the person I was with could eat a second bite. It was either very bad meat, or something that surely wasn't beef. They graciously offered to bring out another dish, and we waited about 20 minutes with no action from the kitchen. At that point, the waitress banged on the door of the bathroom, and out came the chef who had been in there for at least 20 minutes. At that point, I was done. Appetite gone. We left without dinner, and went somewhere else. read more

Had the Menudo the flavor was good, but there was hardly any in menudo or harmony, lots of soup. Probably wouldn't order it again.

The chorizo and eggs burrito here is fire especially with the red salsa added. I highly recommend it

Best Mexican food in Gilroy, hands down. With all the options in this town this place delivers. Burritos, excellent. Combo plates, great portions. Service maybseem a little slow but they make everything made to Order. read more

DO NOT COME HERE. While it is listed as one of the top places for Mexican food in the area, the customer service is horrible. My girlfriend and I came in, were completely ignored, and were rushed to order food. At this point just go to Taco Bell they can provide better service. We decided to leave instead because it wasn't worth it. As customers we go to a restaurant to have fun and enjoy some quality food. This was a miss on both aspects. The young girl at the front should be fired for her rude and insensitive attitude when we were bring the complete opposite. read more

I went today to order a campechana sea cocktail and it's not the same anymore I have this cocktail before full of shrimp octopus and more and avocado too And today was not the same I was disappointed I changing restaurant Pericos it's not the same anymore read more

Expansive menu with some outdoor seating and friendly service in Gilroy. Food was just ok in terms of taste, but lots of quantity so a good value. Plus lots of free chips and salsa. read more

Los Pericos, thanks for saving the day! After abandoning a restaurant around the corner after an hour plus delay, we received our delicious meal within 15 minutes of ordering. The taco salad with fajita chicken was amazing. The fried tortilla shell it was served in was epic. The wet burrito with carne asada got rave reviews and the chimichanga could have fed the table. That's for saving Easter lunch. You're our new go-to in Gilroy. read more

Los Pericos is the Real Deal! Let me expound: 1. Family owned using authentic, time-tested, handed-down recipes. 2. The salsa is so good they should bottle it and sell it. 3. Their Chile Verde is as good as that made and served at the legendary and highly rated Rafael's Mexican restaurant. 4. The cheese enchiladas are sublime and very tasty This is not a fancy place, it is where the food is the star. read more