La Perla Taqueria | Méxican Grill — Restaurant in Chico

I have heard the food but, I never got past the cash register where you would place your order. I regularly get ice and ice water for a kind but older retired lady. I usually get her needed rehydration from Jack in the Box but, today their lobby was closed to the public. I went into La Perla to procure a glass of ice and another of ice water for my friend.

The young woman at the counter offered me a tiny 12 oz. cup. I informed her that the ice was for an older, retiree and asked about a larger cup and, offering monetary compensation for their largest cup. Expecting a .50 surcharge or, even possibly a dollar I was absolutely dumbfounded when the young lady rang up $2.69, the full price of a standard large beverage.

I can understand paying for the cup and even the ice costs the restaurant something but gouging nearly three bucks for ice-water in the muggy heat and humidity seems like ruthless profiteering from the oppressive Chico heat. Even though quite a few of my friends have complimented the fare, I will never, ever support a business that has such a need to turn a profit that they would gouge a senior retired Chicoan.

Every other Restaurant on the Plaza offers free ice and water, at least during this scorching summer. Even Jack in the Box. I believed that a restaurant promoting the food and culture of Mexico would have more respect for our seniors!

Sincerely,

William Nicholas...

My wife and I walked in on a Friday afternoon after seeing this place for over a year, and was assailed by the extensive menu they offered, and then hit with "Sticker Shock" at the prices. I ordered the Deluxe Chicken Nachos...she ordered the #3 special, which was the Steak Enchilada and Ground Beef Taco w/ beans and rice. With 2 large drinks... just under $30. The food arrived fast enough, and we found out why. There was absolutely NO heart/soul/effort put into the food. 75% of the nacho chips were broken bits, chicken was bland, not enough beans, too many jalapeños, the "Guacamole" was bottled, and the sour cream was pure liquid. Her Taco was set into the beans, which made it soggy, and the steak was flavorless. The salsa bar contained more mass-produced salsa, which was plain tasting. The best part of her meal, she says, was the rice...best part of mine was not finishing it! Far, far better...and cheaper, authentic Mexican restaurants in Chico, folks. Bypass this establishment and do...

best mexican food in chico by a long shot! have gone to a this place 50 or so times and has been the most consistently delicious mexican food in chico and probably all of ca if im gonna be honest. super good trimmed beef with no gross fat pieces or anything and they have a whole salsa bar and free chips when you order. i go here every time after a bike ride and take my girlfriend and go with with my dad and family. probably my favorite business in chico as well seems to be very local owned and family operated which i love. only thing is the prices are steep at 3$ a taco but very much worth it in my opinion. i love supporting this business and hope they last for a long time 10/10 would recommend very kind...