First time here - rarely in Pacifica - and ordered my usual Al Pastor burrito with the tortilla grilled like a quesadilla. While ordering, I asked about their California burrito - they substitute crispy waffle fries for the rice. It was really good! ;) Very busy place, nice friendly staff & clean restaurant! read more

Taqueria La Perla - California burrito - Mexican Near Me - Pacifica, California

There's not much in Pacifica, but this Taqueria was a great find! Their burritos are pretty dang good. I usually get the veggie burrito and it's been delish every time. The place is clean and the workers are kind. Theres a sauce bar on the side where you can pack your own salsas and condiments. read more

Super delicious carne asada taco. Every visit is a satisfying visit! Love Taqueria La Perla! The food is excellent! It bright and cherry on the inside. The sauces have the right heat. Parking is easy as well as finding this location. The restroom is clean. And the employees are nice! I recommend Taqueria La Perla! read more

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3.5 stars! Really enjoyed my visit! The taco was tasty and fresh, and the overall experience was great. I went with the super burrito which was yummy but just too much going on inside. Horchata was perfect. The cashier was especially friendly and welcoming, which made the visit even better. Good food, good service, and a nice atmosphere. I'd definitely come back! read more

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Been driving by this location all the time. It has a small parking lot which is a plus. We ordered: fish tacos Togo. Omg. The fish was battered and huge. We just had it with the cabbage, but added some lime juice. It was so good. We will definitely come back and try something else. No wonder it was so busy. The line was out the door to just order food which I noticed while waiting for our food. Wow. But it's worth the wait. read more

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First time at La Perla and you order at the counter. The service was ok from the man behind counter. I liked the Al pastor burrito, good flavors and filling. The waffle fries could have had more fries for the price. Salsa bar on the side. Tables along the window. Card/cash accepted Small parking lot read more

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The food was delicious the salsa was not spicy lol You would think the orange salsa would be but unfortunately that's the only one I liked I usually go for the green salsa usually salsa verde or salsa verde with avacado mixed in but the day I went wasn't that delicious The chips are kinda chewy thin but not crispy all the way but they literally only give you a small tray full so like maybe a handful of chips I got the birria taco Get that Open it up Dip chips with salsa and put little morsels of birria meat on the chip and eat til the chips are gone and then eat the taco shell with the meat and cheese read more

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Full disclosure: I have never had any other Latin food int he Pacifica area, but for my first time trying it around here, I found a decent spot in La Perla! Right from the start, the service was great. I was greeted and when in need of extra time, the cashier was super patient. Service Grade: A I felt that there were a lot of food options and the food came out in a timely manner. I was with my daughter so I ordered myself a California Burrito with shredded beef (Birria de Res) and 4 tacos (2 steak, 1 chicken, and 1 pastor) to share with my little one. The food was flavorful and the burrito was a generous size. California burritos do not come with rice or beans, but rather, French fries. The French fries didn't seem fresh was my only minus for this place, but otherwise, the food was great! Food Grade: A- If I could give this place a 4.5, I would. Overall, we had a wonderful experience at La Perla and would come again when in the Pacifica area! read more

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Haven't been here in years but came back to see why we haven't been here in years. Food was good. Meats had good flavor. Waffle fries got hit with shrinkflation. I recall the portion being so much bigger before, (not like I could finish either portion). Ordered a large horchata which was a yes for me. Not watered down, had good flavor. Their mole sauce was also really good. Didn't have that typical dark bitter sauce. It was pretty tasty. Workers were very friendly and eager to take our order. Seating is a tad odd since it's all hugged against the wall, but place is clean. Small parking lot that shares with multiple places however only 1 other restaurant lives there which is an Indian restaurant. Would def come back. read more

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I've been going here for at least 6+ years. Stumbled upon this place on accident and have continued coming here since then. My go to is Al Pastor super burrito with refried beans. Sometimes we also get the chorizo super nachos. They also have menudo and pozole that is yummy. Their orange sauce has a smoky taste that I really like. Like everyone else, prices have gone up a decent amount over this time, but we do keep coming back! We usually order to go and just eat it at home and will keep coming back. read more

I have frequented La Perla pretty often now. And I think it's a quality burrito. I enjoy the a pastor burrito. I think for the area it is a good burrito, and I enjoy the green sauce. Friendly services and clean restaurant. Is it the best burrito you'll ever have in your life? Probably not, but I think it's a good contender and worth trying still. read more

Love their fish tacos which are larger than expected and very filling. Ordered 3 and was full after just one. read more

Taqueria La Perla - Fish tacos are great! - Mexican Near Me - Pacifica, California

Team Perla is always welcoming and food comes out quick. I love the fact it's 5 minutes from mi casa. Get yourself some tacos or a burrito, walk two blocks and enjoy your food watching waves or a few paragliding folks in the air. Either way, food won't disappoint! read more

Taqueria La Perla - La Perla Michelada. The shrimp are a must, but ask for them grilled in the sauce. Much tastier! - Mexican Near Me - Pacifica, California

Six years later and time for an update. First, I should have come back here way sooner to update and say that, back in 2019, although I didn't care for most of their meats, the one truly excellent one they had was the shrimp. Absolutely delicious. And I just went back there tonight after not having gone there for a minute, shrimp is still wonderful, but here to update on something new La Perla has, at least new to me: they now have a chicken option that is made with chicken breast, and it's delicious. Back when they opened they only had dark meat chicken. Great for some, but not for white meat chicken snobs like me and many others. So when I went I tonight, although nothing changed on the big fixed menu up above, but on the wall to the right was a simple sign that said something like "we have steamed chicken." I said to the cashier, steamed chicken, what do you mean by that? It kinda took a minute to figure out but what it really should have said: "we now have chicken breast." Indeed, they still have dark meat chicken, I believe leg meat, for their regular grilled chicken, but now they also have -- and some of you will already have heard of this -- Pollo Cocido. If you ever went to the ol' beloved, but now defunct, El Grano de Oro on Francisco Blvd. (which is now Taqueria Pacifica and does NOT have pollo cocido) it is stewed chicken in a very mild red salsa, ENTIRELY chicken breast, and incredibly delicious. I ordered two pollo cocido tacos and they were excellent. And, they are still using those authentic golden masa tortillas, which are so delicious and WAY better tasting than the usual factory-made corn tortillas you get elsewhere. Granted, they are about ¾ of the size of those factory ones, but worth it because they taste so great and enhance the overall flavor of the taco. So ... my friends at La Perla -- you're gonna be seeing me a lot more often from now on! read more

Our fam orders from La Perla at least once a week! Friendly service and good food! Our go-to order includes fish tacos and shrimp/steak super burritos. Always a win! Love their self serve salsa bar. Ambiance is good - nice amount of tables and space. read more

We ordered takeout. When we went, the place was sunny and parking (in the lot) was available. 1. Pleasant customer service 2. Variety and quality of salsas 3. The California burritos were very tasty I would go back. read more

Outstanding tacos! Tried the asada, pastor, birria, and chorizo. All four were excellent. Friendly staff at the counter and good salsa bar as well. read more

Bad service and unfortunate rude interaction with the front lady. I wanted to know the amount and she was doing other things. No offer of chips or thank you. read more

Came here on. Sunday afternoon for a quick lunch. Order was taken right away and we were enjoying our selection within a few minutes. Food was hot and delicious. They have a help yourself salsa bar that also had pickled vegetables, radishes and jalapeños. Food was yummy and decently priced. Service was good and place was clean. This is our go-to Mexican place near our home. We have never been disappointed. Do recommended and will be back. read more

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I've been coming to La Perla for years and I'm always so happy with the service and quality of food! My go-to order is a steak super burrito, churros and a horchata or mandarin jarrito. The super burrito hits the spot every single time!!! The churros are so slept on. The filling in the middle is delicious and it's always served piping hot. The horchata is the perfect amount of sweetness. They offer chips whether you dine in or take your food to go. Will continue going to La Perla for many years to come! read more

Taqueria La Perla - Super Burrito - Mexican Near Me - Pacifica, California

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Always a great time at Taqueria La Perla. The girl greeting us as soon as we walk in and who takes our order is also so sweet and helps with a smile. The food always comes out within 10 minutes and never disappoints. I always get the baby burrito and its always flavorful. The place is a cute place that always has a nice energy and environment. *CHECK OUT THE SALSA BAR* :) read more

Dined in today for the first time. Ordered the Super Chicken Nachos and finished with churros on our way out. The nachos were so good! Perfect amount of each component, lots of flavor. The churros had some type of filling in it, not sure what it was. Wasn't bad. The customer service was 10/10. Will definitely return! read more

Great spot with delicious food. The al pastor tacos are flavorful, and I highly recommend the al pastor or buche for your meat options. The fish tacos are fresh and tasty, and the salsa bar is always fresh with good options. Always a satisfying meal and definitely recommend! read more

When I'm craving tacos and I'm in Pacifica, this is my go-to. Their cabeza, lengua and pastor are on point. They have refreshing aguas frescas too. The lady that greets and takes my order is always super sweet and helpful. read more

Taqueria La Perla - Mexican Near Me - Pacifica, California

Yum, yum, yum! Seriously good chow in a no frills but clean little storefront. Barbara had crispy chicken tacos. She could happily eat tacos every meal for the rest of her life. She declared that these tacos were top notch delicious. My pozole was near on perfect. LOTS of tender pork meat cubes. Chickpeas cooked through but still toothy. Broth tasty without being spicy. If you want fire soup the small container of chile paste on the side will light your hair aflame. I've eaten 1000's of pozole bowls, this one was in the top five for satisfaction. Criticism? The salsa bar is limited. The 3 liquid salsas are watery. No deal breaker, just use more. Free basket of chips. Fresh tamarindo & horchata in the fountains. We ate and drank heartily for $38 with tax and tip. read more

Taqueria La Perla - Crispy chicken - Mexican Near Me - Pacifica, California

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This place is actually pretty good. I was born and raised in SF so I grew up on those Mission district burritos. Their food is good and flavorful. I love the chips and salsa. I knocked of a star because I love some authentic guacamole and theirs is far from that. I don't even know if it should be called guacamole because it's more of a green cream than the typical yummy mashed avocados with all the fixings. I think if they would use actual guacamole it would be a 10/10. read more

Me encantó! The quesabirria is sooooo good and flavorful, definitely making it my new birria spot here in the bay!

Food was very bland it could use a lot of seasoning. I could've just went home and made something better. Very disappointing. Would not come back anymore. read more

Taqueria La Perla - Mexican Near Me - Pacifica, California

Had a sope craving and couldn't have satisfied it better with this place. A gem of a restaurant. Will come back. read more

Taqueria La Perla - Sopes de asada, carnitas y pollo - Mexican Near Me - Pacifica, California

Chef... Couple burnt pieces is fine but almost every single bite had burnt meat.. for $17? Come on Chef.....You wouldn't feed your kids this.. 3 stars is generous. Only writing this because food is already expensive..Expect at least an edible meal... read more

Taqueria La Perla - Burnt pieces throughout my burrito..Kept eating hoping it was only a few pieces.. - Mexican Near Me - Pacifica, California

Mejor comida 100% recomendada!!!! Muy buen servicio, me encantó el salsa bar!! La michelada ni se diga una caguama y el sabor del mix es de lo mejor! Lugar muy limpio el ambiente es tranquilo. Definitivamente unos de los mejores lugares!!! read more

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Up until today La Perla was the hands favorite of mine I. Pacifica and I've d here my whole life.. even though La Perla has only been around for about 10 years , I was impressed from day 1.. I will say that that quality good meat is not the norm and you will find grizzly rubbery pieces of carttiledge in the steak and chicken and probably every other meat here.. On top of that today I order$80 worth of food And one of the burritos came back incorrect. I know we placed the order correctly because he read it back us both when I ordered and when I brought it up to get remade.. then after he takes the food apologizes, he brings the burrito back and says that they can't remake it because we placed the order with everything.. that's just not possible because my my cousin is allergic to bean and allergic tonavacado.. so this guy was lying and smiling and I got charged 18 for a burrito that I didn't order and my cousin did not eat. The to top it all off he comes up to my table and ask if everything was alright. I told him no and he struggled his shoulders and said I don't care... if you enjoy good customer service DONT NOT COME HERE read more

Went to La Perla just to order six tacos. Unfortunately I I did not know how long the wait time would be just to get my food. It took 50min to get my tacos and that's because I had to ask how much longer. The lady said they were busy with other orders but in reality they were pushing out all the DoorDash orders first before the people who were actually eating inside the restaurant. read more

Every thing here taste so good. Real authentic flavors. I usually get the burrito and it is awesome They have some amazing salsas as well the red hot is the best Customer Service is really good Has some seating inside. Real cool place for a good lunch read more

I tried to call to place my order since parking can be a bit tough.. tried over 5x before I came by on a Thursday around 5pm.. no answer! When I get there, it's not busy at all and the girl is just standing there waiting to take your order. Kinda annoying that she didn't answer the phone.. The carne asada plate was pretty good though, just wish it was easier to order. read more

My girlfriend and I were craving breakfast burritos this morning so we went to Pacifica to see which spots were open. First time either of us have been to Taqueria La Perla. Breakfast burritos were on point. They were $9.25 each, which is hella crazy. Big fan of the orange salsa at the salsa bar too. Fast and friendly service. We'll be back. read more

There's many taquerias I love. This one is special. Regular tacos hit the spot. Lots of other dishes I wanna try. Filling portions; nice little salsa bar. Friendly service, clean, big space. Our new spot! We will be back! read more

Taqueria La Perla - Regular tacos FTW! Steak quesadilla also delish. - Mexican Near Me - Pacifica, California

05.13.2023 - Take out for dinner. It's Saturday night. Don't want to go out. Just wanted to get some street tacos and call it a night. Our go-to Mexican spot closed early so husband and I started yelping for a new spot. Only 7 minutes away from where we were, we decided to try Taqueria La Perla. Just off the freeway, it was easy to get to and easy to find. They have their own parking lot which was a plus. With only one table dining in, we thought, it's kinda slow for a Saturday night. But then again, it's almost closing time. We ordered the carne asada super burrito, carne asada regular taco and mixed fajita plate. We couldn't wait to get home to eat as we were famished and the steaming aroma from our take out bag was seducing us. It looked legit and smelled legit. But the moment we took a bite into our food, the taste was not legit. Extremely flavorless and bland. Carne asada and the shrimp felt rubbery and flat out flavorless. The chicken also had no flavor. Sour cream, guacamole and salsa was piled next to the meats and veggies that it was having its own pool party. So drenched (barf). The corn tortilla appeared to be 4pcs but each piece got stuck together that it tore as I tried to pull them apart. So so soggy.... The only thing I enjoyed was the rice and beans. Husband didn't enjoy his burrito either. Taco was also soggy and lack of flavor and texture. No onions or cilantro. Just meat and watered down salsa. Chips were stale. Did I mention the salsas tasted watered down? The only reason that I'm able to give 2 stars is because their service was kind and friendly. read more

Taqueria La Perla - Mix fajita plate - Mexican Near Me - Pacifica, California

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I was really impressed by this restaurants about a year ago with the food and service. But this last visit I had a Mexican food on my mind and drove down from top of hill from Skyline. I got tell you I was not impressed at all. For family of 4 it was 85 dollars and alot of food taste store brought. Even the red sauce over the wet burrito. I probably will never return back there. read more

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Every restaurant is raising their prices, and downsizing on their servings. This one is no different, and they all ask for 20/22/25% tip, even for to go. Also their refried beans are gross, they look like something I won't mention. This will be another one that out prices themselves to close. What's wrong with all these restaurants? read more