La Perla Mexican Restaurant

BEST California burrito in Jacksonville! It's surprisingly impossible to find one made correctly around here, and La Perla makes it perfectly.

I came for the tamales! Spoiler: no tamales. Apparently they lost their tamale chef and haven't had them in a while. So I ordered three tacos instead.My tacos were just okay. Not very flavorful, a little dry. Lacked the authenticity I was expecting based on some other reviews. Maybe I came on an off day... but overall, nothing really special about my experience here.

Me and my daughter went here for lunch June 6, 2024. I ordered the spicy shrimp which is called, Camarones à la Diabla con frijoles y arroz that cost $14. What I received was not what I expected and I will not go back and do not recommend. No lo recomiendo y no volveré. I have posted a picture I took before I started to eat.

I can't believe I haven't eaten here sooner since I've been in this area for 10 years now. First of all, this is a place that you SHOULD come in a dine if it's your first time. The atmosphere is definitely part of the whole experience. Right when you walk in, you can smell the fantastic aromas of authentic Mexican food being prepared all day long because you have to know that the food served here is not something that takes five minutes to prepare. Oh yea...I knew this was going to be a great meal and I was going to be rolling out of there stuffed. I pretty much wanted to order everything.The food is fantastic. Like so many other Yelpers, I had to have the birria taco special. It was on the Special's board and I'm always curious about what any restaurant is offering on that particular day if it's recommended in writing. Guess what? I was not disappointed. It really had so much flavor and I would order that one again next time. And don't you skip their elote. It's also legit! Who doesn't love corn on the cob on a stick covered with yummy sauce and Mexican cheese? NOTE: Birria \ bir-ē-ä \is a Mexican dish from the state of Jalisco. The dish is a meat stew or soup traditionally made from goat meat, but occasionally made from beef, lamb, mutton or chicken. The meat is marinated in an adobo made of vinegar, dried chiles, garlic, and herbs and spices before being cooked in a broth. [Wikipedia]I took photos of the menu and my boyfriend and I chowed down on a few other tacos and offerings and everything was delicious. Make sure to get the horchata because it's always nice to have a sweet Mexican horchata with a savory, flavorful meal from La Perla. Buy the other desserts to-go!

La Perla was near the hotel we stayed at while passing through. I wasn't expecting much and was pleasantly surprised. The food was plentiful and well presented and prices fair.Everything was a bit bland for my taste but good. There are several good vegan and even more vegetarian items on the menu

Gave this place another shot and had a much better experience this time. Called and placed a to-go order for the Birria tacos, Pastor taco and a chicken quesadilla. I thought the Birria tacos are alright - The Pastor though! That was good. Got the quesadilla for my wife and she said the chicken tasted "off". Picking up the order was much quicker this time, actually the order was ready when I got there.

The food for the price point was out of this world. Everything fresh and well prepared by the kitchen. Would I come back?? But of course a resounding hell yea!!!

La Perla is a small Mexican restaurant located in a small, nondescript shopping plaza. The inside is pretty humble, some cheap tables, a few television sets, some inexpensive pictures on the wall and in the corner a shrine to the Virgin Mary. What is also in this restaurantis smiling servers and people sitting at every table.I ordered two tacos, but chorizo taco and a carne asada taco. While I waited for my food I could not help but notice how great all the plates were looking that were brought out to the other tables.They also brought me chips and salsa. These were pretty good and a great start to a meal.When my tacos were brought out, I was impressed with the size of them. These were literally overflowing with meat. They were very competitively priced at three dollars for each taco. With the amount of meat they gave, this was a great bargain.Let me also add, after eating these tacos, not only were they a good bargain, but they were incredible. This was a fantastic lunch.Pricing overall here seems very good. As I said, it was three dollars for a taco, eight dollars for a burrito, threedollars for elote, etc. I think the most expensive thing on the menu was seventeen dollars.La Perla in located in the South Lane Plaza on Lane Avenue in Jacksonville, Florida. If you find yourself in Jacksonville, I strongly recommend coming to check this place out.

The food is amazing and the service is just as good I moved from California back in July and this is the best taqueria food I have found since moving out here

La Perla is clearly a secret to most!! I joined a Facebook group awhile back and everyone was posting about this Mexican Restaurant that serves Quesabirria tacos and of course I had to try them!The restaurant is located in a small complex on Lane and is easy to miss. But once you've arrived and are seated you'll be right at home. I ordered the Quesabirria tacos and they are stuffed with meat, cheese, onions and cilantro.. served with guacamole and sour cream and of course the birria. The flavor is amazing and worth coming back for! Stop by and check them out.