Carniceria La Perla

I am a big fan of finding solid food located in Ski towns where it usually is difficult to fan affordable and delicious food. Carniceria La Perla looked to be well liked by the Silverthorne community, so we decided to stop by on our way out of the mountains on a Sunday around noon. There aren't many spots immediately outside the restaurant as it was full when we arrived, but fortunately there are more spots in the nearby shopping area very close that are about a 2-3 minute walk away. The ambiance of the restaurant is exactly what I am looking for when I go to a small Mexican market/eatery - authentic food, music, and decorations throughout the entire restaurant. It feels like you are stepping into a small mom and pop store in Mexico to enjoy some delicious food. I got a couple of tacos, ranging from carne asada, barbacoa, and lengua. For each, taco they do pile the meat on as you can see in the photo, and you can try many different flavors before going back up and ordering more. They also have an extensive sauce bar that you can top your food with - though be warned if you can't handle spice, some of the sauces really do pack a punch in terms of heat! I think my favorite out of the meat options was the barbacoa - really moist, hearty, and comforting to eat on a cold day. I would say in terms of ranking Carniceria La Perla to other local restaurants, you can't get more authentic and tasty food in a mountain ski town. It does lean more pricey (you'll probably spend at least $15 - $20 for a meal here) compared to tacos I've had at other similar establishments, but I understand that they need to charge what they charge to make a living here in expensive Silverthorne. I would definitely come back in the future to try the other options they have to offer!

Little restaurant inside a mercado in north Silverthorne. Cafeteria style. Ambiance is cute but exit door near the tables is a bit frigid. Went in wanting a smothered burrito but couldn't resist the carnitas taco special (4 tacos for $12). Got a generous heaping of pork on a double layer of fresh corn tortillas with a quarter lime. Pork was a bit dry imho. Real hit is the salsa bar. 5 salsas, cucumber, radish, raw and pickled onions, roasted jalapeño. Was able to season up the tacos to my liking. Will go back for the smothered burrito. FYI - no alcohol service but a collection of Mexican sodas and a soda fountain.

For an authentic taste of Mexican cuisine, Carniceria La Perla in Silverthorne, CO, is a must-visit. Nestled inside a supermarket, this hidden gem offers a genuine Mexican dining experience that transports you straight to Mexico.During my visit, I enjoyed a burrito and a taco. The burrito was enormous and packed with flavor, while the taco was simply delicious. The staff spoke little English, but I had a friend translate for me, which added to the authentic experience. The service was fast too, making the entire visit even more enjoyable.Highly recommend Carniceria La Perla for anyone seeking an authentic Mexican culinary adventure!

Such a great Mexican restaurant! Been here twice and both times haven't let me down. Got the carne asada smothered burrito this time and loved the steak in this! I love the salsa bar here - they have salsa for everyone! Their pickled onions and jalapeños were my favorite. This restaurant is attached to a market where you can go shopping for hispanic ingredients, snacks, and pastries. Got flan on my way out and it didn't disappoint! Cannot recommend this place enough if you're in the area or heading back from the slopes!

I thought I was in Mexico. The restaurant/grocery store is a hole-in the-wall. It's a little dirty. Isles are stuffed with random food items. Pinatas are hanging from the walls. There are piles of Mexican candies cluttering the counters. The guy in line in front of me ordered 10 dozen corn tortillas and told me it was "durante la semana." But... The food is authentic and outstanding. The staff are very friendly. Its noisy, busy, and a bit chaotic with ten people behind a quasi butcher counter taking orders, cleaning, prepping, and cooking. It's the best Mexican "taco shop" food I've had in Colorado. I highly recommend stopping in for a bite and the experience.

Authentic Mexican flavor in Silverthorne. 1/2 restaurant 1/2 grocery store.Haven't have such good taco or burrito since LA.Tacos asado, pork and lengua were great. Asado burrito was good and massive. Props to the salsa station. We were the only non Mexicans here, and Spanish is the language here.This is the type of food I enjoy, my dinner mate was very impressed. Support your local small businesses!

I loved this place! My steak burrito was perfect. It's a very small area and connected to a Mexican market which was very cool. It was very authentic and I enjoyed that. You go up to the register to order and then they call out your order when it's ready. The man at the front answered all my questions and was happy to do so. If I'm ever back in the area I will most definitely be back!!

Possibly the best tacos I've had in 14 years in Colorado. It's amazing to see a little spot in Silverthorne beat out most of the tacos in Denver. Also the salsa bar is excellent. And, come on Sat/Sun for Menudo.

First time trying this place and it did not disappoint.I ordered the carne asada burrito which comes with rice, beans, cheese, and green chili verde salsa on top. We also ordered the chicken and beef flautas which came with rice and beans, super crispy and made fresh. Everything was extremely flavorful and delicious. Must try!

The food was overpriced and below par. Service was ok. But this food should not be worth so much. Food seems to be made with no care at all. And the dining area is a hastle to navigate. You look to your right or left and it feels like you are sitting with the table right next to you.