Over priced, $30 3 enchiladas.. no rice or no beans on the plate. If you are looking for a simple plate this would be great. Looking for a meal look somewhere else. read more

Perla - Enchiladas de mole, beans, rice... stake and eggs but they didn't have the regular stake so they gave him different meat. - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Santa Ana, California

Great customer service. The best hidden gem in Santa Ana Great drinks the vibes are here come on down read more

Had such an amazing experience at Perlas restaurant! The food was absolutely incredible fresh, flavorful, and made with so much care. Every bite hit the spot But what really made the night special was our waitress, Karina. She was beyond attentive, super friendly, and made us feel so welcome from the moment we sat down. She gave great recommendations and checked in just the right amount truly top-tier service! If you're thinking about coming here, do it and definitely ask for Karina. She'll make your experience even better. Can't wait to come back! read more

Food is great here, I've tried both Mole and Suizas enchiladas. Perla Palmoa was made perfectly Bartender was very welcoming and nice. It was our first spot we tried after we moved downtown and he recommend alot of places to also checkout around Santa Ana to explore and eat. Will definitely be back for more food and cocktails to try! read more

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What an unfortunate change for this restaurant. It seems there is a new manager in charge who appears to lack proper management and customer service skills. I have visited this establishment several times before and always had a good experience. However, this was my first time coming since the new manager took over. We came in for brunch and were told that only the brunch menu was available. I ordered the Enchilada Trio, which is still listed on the brunch menu, but was told it is no longer offered. I then asked for the lobster enchiladas and was told those were no longer available either. At that point I asked what items were actually available since we were being told that the items listed on the brunch menu were not being served. The manager came over to explain why the items were still printed on the menu, but unfortunately he came across as rude and unprofessional during the interaction. Because of the manager's attitude and the lack of clear communication, we decided to leave. Very disappointing experience. Sadly, I will not be returning to this establishment. . read more

Came here for a girls brunch and really enjoyed my meal Food was authentic and made well and the drinks didn't disappoint! Would come back ! the service was also good read more

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We came out yesterday to Santa Ana, and my girlfriend and her friend needed to use the restroom. We were also inclined to get some shots/cocktails inside as it is Cinco de Mayo weekend. After being told we couldn't bring in outside food or beverages, my friends and I waited outside to finish said beverages while my girlfriend and our friend went in to use the restroom, but were confronted by what seems to be a newish manager. He yelled at us and told us that we HAD to buy a drink because we used the restroom, when we were ALREADY inclined to buy drinks post restroom break. Manager was being extremely rude and frustrating, and from that point forward we ordered our drinks, paid and left. Overall one of the worst experiences I've ever had in any restaurant/bar. Manager (was wearing a tan suit) needs to learn how to provide better customer service. We probably would have stayed longer (and purchased more) if the first interaction wasn't so crass. If you're the business owner, know that this manager read more

Service was slow due to being short staffed, we were told drinks were on special that weren't, were charged a higher price without even telling us until after our card had been charged. Tacos and drinks were not that great and food and drink service was very slow. Second time giving this place a try over several year span. Same experience both time. read more

Food is amazing, service 10/10 Vanessa our waitress I her service is always 100/100.. Horchata Martinis are great !!! read more

Perla - Mimosas.. I'll take The bottle please - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Santa Ana, California

Always amazing service, food, and drinks at Perla. Danny is the best! Always super attentive and friendly. Fav dishes are the pasta roja and enchiladas suizas. Will always be a customer !! read more

Perla - Jamaica margarita - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Santa Ana, California

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This is a lovely place nestled in downtown Santa Ana. The staff is wonderful and attentive. They were also great at giving recommendations. We ended up getting queso fundido, seasoned fries, flautas, and mango ceviche. Queso Fundido- The melted oaxaca cheese was light and creamy. The chorizo was savory and incorporated into the dish beautifully. Seasoned Fries- These were served piping hot and perfectly crispy. The seasoning is flavorful. Flautas- The tortilla had a wonderful crisp and the beef filling was juicy and perfectly seasoned. Served with a nice, smoky salsa. Mango Ceviche- This was a delightful citrusy dish! The mango was the right amount of ripeness and the shrimp was fresh. Served with crispy tortillas. read more

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I recently checked out Perla and honestly, their drink menu deserves its own spotlight. Every cocktail felt really intentional--balanced, creative, and not just thrown together for looks. You can tell they care about the details, from the quality of the spirits to how everything is presented. I tried a couple of their signature drinks, and both had layered flavors that evolved as you sipped--nothing overly sweet or overpowering, just clean and well-crafted. Even the presentation was on point without feeling gimmicky. It's the kind of place where you actually slow down and enjoy your drink instead of rushing through it. If you're into cocktails that are a little more refined and thoughtfully made, Perla is definitely worth checking out. Great vibe, great drinks, and a solid spot for a relaxed night out. read more

Perla Mexican Cuisine Receives positive reviews for its food, service, and atmosphere. It is a women-owned and family-operated Mexican restaurant located in a historic district. I like their steak tacos, appetizers and street corn. read more

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Amazing. Go here for taco Tuesday. Their potato tacos are delicious. So are all the others - especially the fish tacos (regular menu). And their salsa verde - the perfect amount of spice. I always get the same waitress who is super sweet. Love this place and their food. read more

Amazing experience at Perla. Angel and Nyah were great bartenders and the food was delicious. I sat at the bar and the experience was so loving with the worker and the mariachi. 10/10 experience read more

Perla - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Santa Ana, California

Perla is a good spot with excellent service and a fun, lively atmosphere. I had the short rib tacos, and they were delicious but a little too greasy. The biggest downside was that the music was way too loud. read more

Perla - Short rib tacos - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Santa Ana, California

I loved this place we came for a cute brunch for me and my girls and we had a great time. The food was great I had the chilaquiles the server even gave us some suggestions! We will definitely be back thank you!!! read more

Perla - Margaritas - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Santa Ana, California

They are next to one of the three free daytime parking lots for DTSA, nice bonus. Nice location, patio seating, no wait for lunch about 1/4th full. Menu is on the pricey side but they have "lunch specials". A little odd that you have to scan a special menu to see the specials? We both got chimichanga burritos. they tasted good but very heavy rice with not much meat. My buddy asked if he could get a side of red sauce, she let him know the other burrito came with red sauce and didnt get him any sauce? To acknowledge having a requested sauce and refusing to get it was kind of poopy IMO. Service was also on the slow side, we both had come early but if we had not, we would have both been late for afternoon meetings so plan accordingly. read more

10/10 service! Daniel was so welcoming when we came in, and Armando made some really delicious drinks! Martini cucumber was a definitely a repeated drink. I will definitely be coming back read more

They have a $12 lunch special from 10am-3pm on Tuesdays-Fridays. I ordered the chilaquiles. It was a decent size. I was expecting it to be a smaller portion since it was a part of the lunch special and it even came with rice and beans. Overall, it was pretty good. I like my chilaquiles to be extra saucey so I did have to ask for extra crème and salsa on the side. Only thing is that it was missing a fried egg on top. I had seen pictures where they usually serve it with an egg. The verde salsa had a nice punch to it, I was actually surprised. Our server was friendly and attentive to our needs. I didn't get her name but I think she had purple hair...or red, either way, shout out to her! read more

Came here on Friday evening and were seated promptly. The food came out quickly which we appreciated, but we were not wowed by the price we paid for it. In my opinion we should be warned if there are any charges that are out of the norm - we were charged $9 for bottled water which was added on very nonchalantly by the waitress as she walked away from our table saying "bottled ok?" Then there was a $3 credit card fee. The ceviche trio was good, but I would recommend serving with spoons instead of small forks which wouldn't pick up much of the ceviche at all. The queso fundido was very oily from the chorizo ($3 upcharge) and coagulated too quickly - was very gummy. I also felt it would have tasted better served with some toasted bread rather than small tortillas. Best plate was esquite. Appreciated the roll the dice game to make dinner entertaining. My husband enjoyed the el viejo old fashion. read more

Perla - Queso fundido with chorizo. Too oily and gummy. - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Santa Ana, California

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Honestly the best fish Tacos I've ever had! My friend said it's the best in town they are right. Shockingly fluffy with a crispy crunch. Strawberry margarita was also very good. I truly can't recommend this place enough. Also not sure if this is normal but after we asked for the check they brought out a set of dice and said that they're doing a new thing where if we roll snake eyes the food is comped and we only pay for the drinks. It was one of the most memorable dinners I've had in a while! read more

Love Perla! The food and drinks are all 10/10. Recommend the Cometa with tequila ! The staff is the best! Good for girls night or date night !! read more

Loved it here! They puts candle on the cake we brought and everythingggg. Will be returning read more

Perla - Celebrated my bday here!! It was so cute! I loved it here, will definitely be returning! Karina was the best! - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Santa Ana, California

Went there to celebrate bdays and had the tabilta and was told it served 3 people. It's not the case maybe 1.5 to say the least. Now food was was decent but not $95 for that tray. I was charged for a side of rice never brought. Finally, the cup of water was dirty smeared with sauce of some kind. I was embarrassed to have some of the tip removed from my bill, as its automatically added to it. Place has potential though. read more

Visited this restaurant for the first time on a Sunday mariachi brunch day (which also happened to be my birthday). Made a reservation for one but decided to sit at the bar and am so happy that I did. The bartender - Nyah - was by far one of the sweetest and genuine person I've ever encountered. She went out of her way to make my birthday special and I ended up spending way too long at this restaurant. The drinks are also phenomenal. The food was okay (sorry!!!). I'd definitely come back for Nyah and the drinks though & I heard the dinner menu is better. Also, thank you to the manager and the owners. You all made the experience so great. read more

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Perfect after work vibes. Good drinks and delicious food. Parking garage right next to it has first hour complimentary parking.

Food and drinks were amazing, definitely a welcoming place and good environment and service was on top of will definitely be coming back (: read more

Perla - Drinks - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Santa Ana, California

La Perla is a gem. The tacos are excellent, and the happy hour prices are very reasonable, making it an easy go-to spot whether you're grabbing a quick bite or hanging out for a while. The service is always friendly and welcoming, which really adds to the experience. And a special shout-out to the potato taco -- it's absolutely delicious and a must-order. Highly recommend! read more

Service is exceptional!! A must eat any day. Brunch, happy hour and romantic date nights!

Their drinks are amazing and so is there food! The service was great and I will definitely be coming back again read more

Perla - margaritas from perla - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Santa Ana, California

10/10 would come again. Food? amazing. Vibe? immaculate. Drinks? Still come coming! Thanks for a great time read more

Hubby and I wanted to try something new and go somewhere we haven't been in a while so we ended up at Perla's in Santa Ana. We arrived early around 4:30pm so we can get some Happy Hour drinks and appetizers. Mind you if you are here for Happy Hour you have to sit at the bar and in the patio outside. We sat at the bar after they had mentioned that for the happy hour that's where you have to sit. It wasn't busy when we arrived there was only one other table with people. We started off with some drinks from the happy hour menu and I ordered a margarita and my husband ordered whiskey and Coke. Then we ordered an appetizer which was the halibut ceviche, which was good but o felt it needed a bit more salt and bit more spice. It did have a nice citrus taste , they add real orange juice which makes it a bit different than regular ceviche. Then for our entree we ended up ordering the fajitas mixtas which come with beef, chicken and shrimp and served with a side of white rice and beans and three corn tortillas. The fajitas came out piping hot and smelled delicious. They had a good amount of each of the meats and bell peppers and onion. I did ask for some salsa and did not realize that we were going to get charged extra for the salsa. I don't think that they should charge for salsa but who knows their protocol. Our bartender was very attentive and kept checking on how we're doing. Overall experience was good. The food was also good. read more

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A very nice Mexican spot here in Santa Ana. Parking is a breeze as it's just next to a public parking lot. Food is great and so is the service. A good twist to Mexican food. Drinks are also great and balanced. read more

AmAzing tasting food! Food flavor party in your mouth. Great service. We will definitely be back.

First time coming to Perla for dinner and drinks and we had such a great time! Our waitress, Karina, was so helpful and sweet, which made the experience even better. The food and overall atmosphere were really good--definitely try the fish tacos, they were delicious! The drinks were amazing too. Highly recommend and can't wait to come back! read more

My wife and I stumbled into this place after visiting the Santa Ana courthouse, so glad we did! Excellent food and service. We went on a Tuesday and they had a taco Tuesday special, so we tried all their tacos...so good! The El Pastor is my favorite hands down from anywhere around OC, and their potato tacos was great as well! read more

Perla - El pastor, chicken tacos - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Santa Ana, California

8 of us came here for brunch and had a wonderful time. The food was delicious and our server was so nice and accommodating. read more

Perla - Chilaquiles - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Santa Ana, California

Such great food & drinks -- highly recommend the shrimp enchiladas & flautas! Armando the bartender was great, too :)

Everything was fantastic! The food and drinks were excellent, the ambiance was perfect, and the service was outstanding. This place definitely exceeded my expectations! ¡Todo estuvo increíble! La comida y las bebidas fueron excelentes, el ambiente fue perfecto y el servicio fue excepcional. ¡Este lugar definitivamente superó mis expectativas! read more

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