La Perlita Mexican Food — Restaurant in San Diego

Pro- Food was authentically made and delicious. And it was located in a great area with close access/walking distance from the beach. Despite the CONS below; I would eat here again. But would take the food To-Go. Customer Service was very hospitable and lovely. Very kind and attentive

Con- FLIES EVERYWHERE. It was borderline infested. There were flies inside, & outside. So many that it made eating comfortably next to impossible. 🪰// My tacos came with diced tomatoes; which I was not a fan of. The Menu did not show that it came with it or I would have asked for No Pico // Bathroom had a sign that said “out of service” // The 1 and only ceiling Fan they had was broken and only worked on the lowest setting which barely spun…. Being in direct sunlight is recommend at least bring a fan or...

As a local who has tried many of the taco shops in the Pacific Beach and Mission Area, we were excited to see another sister restaurant of our favorite, La Perla on Emerald St.Very friendly and quick service. We ordered our favorite California and Al Pastor burritos but were disappointed that the French fries were not fresh or crispy in the California, something weve grown to love about thelthe original la Perla & has us coming back every week. Carne was well seasoned but the fries MAKE the Cali. The Al Pastor tasted different and not quite as good as Guierrmos shop. A solid spot for Mexican food, just needs a few tweaks....

The worst breakfast burrito I ever had. $13 for a Taco Bell size burrito. I ordered the chorizo. There was maybe a half a teaspoon of chorizo mixed in with the egg and overcooked like a tortilla about six tiny potatoes. It was a joke like I literally am so mad. I immediately knew wow this is the smallest burrito but then when I saw what was in it, I absolutely did not waste the calories. Trash!! Worst Mexican restaurant in San Diego. Most of them are excellent-go literally Annette else and...