La Perlita Mexican Food

After getting off a plane in Palm Springs, I headed over to La Perlita based on the previous reviews. It did not disappoint and the high marks are completely deserved. Had the Chili Verde and it was excellent and had tons of flavor. Rice and Beans were also flavorful. You can judge a Mexican joint by its Rice and Beans. Chips were good and the Salsa was a little different than I’m used to. Had good flavor but was loose, kind of watery. Sat at the bar, but did not have a drink. From the looks of it though, margaritas must be good as they were slinging a ton of them for 3pm on a Monday afternoon. Service was phenomenal, multiple bartenders/waitstaff checked in on me. Atmosphere was what you would expect at a strip mall type restaurant. Basic, no frills. But I don’t really care about atmosphere when the food is wonderful. Extremely clean restaurant. Would highly recommend.

Went here with some guys from work. Top notch customer service. I got nachos and they were absolutely delicious. Minus one star because they had jalapeños on them but nonetheless, I would get them again. You won't be disappointed.

First dinner in Palm Springs and it did not disappoint! We came in around 7:20-7:25ish - not knowing they close at 8. Not a problem though. Didn’t feel rushed at all, but after eating and drinking we were still heading out the door just at 8pm feeling happy and satisfied! I loved my mango margarita and the bacon wrapped shrimp were yummy. We shared carne asada (also quite good)- that with chips and Guac - so full!

Excellent service and very flavorful flavorful food. I had the chicken enchiladas, which were so stuffed with chicken that it was unbelievable. I almost couldn't finish them. By far the best I've ever had in an excellent choice if you live enchiladas I highly recommend them . I or two enchiladas a la cart, and it came with like a little bit of lettuce and a tomato on the plate for a nicer presentation. The dinner itself for the meal was like $8 more, and I don't usually eat the rice that and it comes with rice and beans. My husband had the crispy tacos and a chili relleno.

Please, please, please go eat here. This place is fantastic!! The staff are so friendly, but the food!!! It is amazing. Such generous portions for a great price! Flavourful, and well seasoned. This is truly a "must visit" restaurant.

First time and we will return. Service was outstanding. A very service oriented culture. We felt welcomed upon arrival. Servers were very personable and attentive. Food was great!

Tried for the first time and the food was Amazing. I had the taco and enchilada combo with green sauce. Probably the best I've had, like mom's cooking. The prices were reasonable and portions were perfect. It's a family owned place and the owner and his son's treat you like family. They came out and sung happy birthday and played the guitar, I felt so special. Even got flan with a candle to blow out. Definitely stop by and check it out.

Do it! Just go! It's great food and you get the best, friendly staff. My friend and I each got the taco salad with chicken. Our waiters joked by presenting mine in English and hers in Spanish. They asked which was better, and of course I said hers was because the salad is always greener in the other taco shell...yes, a dad joke. However, I had fun. I was relaxed. And I left pleasantly over-stuffed. (Yes, you can take your leftovers home.)

After getting off a plane in Palm Springs, I headed over to La Perlita based on the previous reviews. It did not disappoint and the high marks are completely deserved. Had the Chili Verde and it was excellent and had tons of flavor. Rice and Beans were also flavorful. You can judge a Mexican joint by its Rice and Beans. Chips were good and the Salsa was a little different than I’m used to. Had good flavor but was loose, kind of watery. Sat at the bar, but did not have a drink. From the looks of it though, margaritas must be good as they were slinging a ton of them for 3pm on a Monday afternoon. Service was phenomenal, multiple bartenders/waitstaff checked in on me. Atmosphere was what you would expect at a strip mall type restaurant. Basic, no frills. But I don’t really care about atmosphere when the food is wonderful. Extremely clean restaurant. Would highly recommend.

Went here with some guys from work. Top notch customer service. I got nachos and they were absolutely delicious. Minus one star because they had jalapeños on them but nonetheless, I would get them again. You won't be disappointed.

First dinner in Palm Springs and it did not disappoint! We came in around 7:20-7:25ish - not knowing they close at 8. Not a problem though. Didn’t feel rushed at all, but after eating and drinking we were still heading out the door just at 8pm feeling happy and satisfied! I loved my mango margarita and the bacon wrapped shrimp were yummy. We shared carne asada (also quite good)- that with chips and Guac - so full!

Excellent service and very flavorful flavorful food. I had the chicken enchiladas, which were so stuffed with chicken that it was unbelievable. I almost couldn't finish them. By far the best I've ever had in an excellent choice if you live enchiladas I highly recommend them . I or two enchiladas a la cart, and it came with like a little bit of lettuce and a tomato on the plate for a nicer presentation. The dinner itself for the meal was like $8 more, and I don't usually eat the rice that and it comes with rice and beans. My husband had the crispy tacos and a chili relleno.

Please, please, please go eat here. This place is fantastic!! The staff are so friendly, but the food!!! It is amazing. Such generous portions for a great price! Flavourful, and well seasoned. This is truly a "must visit" restaurant.

First time and we will return. Service was outstanding. A very service oriented culture. We felt welcomed upon arrival. Servers were very personable and attentive. Food was great!

Tried for the first time and the food was Amazing. I had the taco and enchilada combo with green sauce. Probably the best I've had, like mom's cooking. The prices were reasonable and portions were perfect. It's a family owned place and the owner and his son's treat you like family. They came out and sung happy birthday and played the guitar, I felt so special. Even got flan with a candle to blow out. Definitely stop by and check it out.

Do it! Just go! It's great food and you get the best, friendly staff. My friend and I each got the taco salad with chicken. Our waiters joked by presenting mine in English and hers in Spanish. They asked which was better, and of course I said hers was because the salad is always greener in the other taco shell...yes, a dad joke. However, I had fun. I was relaxed. And I left pleasantly over-stuffed. (Yes, you can take your leftovers home.)

Great food, friendly staff and reasonable prices! The food was amazing !! Our server Ivan was great!

It's been a year and a half since I have been here for Modernism Week and I knew I had a great experience last time at La Perlita. Due to timing issues, I decided to call in an order to pick up. Bianca took my phone order and was patient, professional, and friendly. I showed up about 10 minutes after I called, and my order was ready. I had horchata drink and chicken enchiladas with red sauce. I think the green sauce may be a better choice for me, but I had to try one of each(last year was green and this year was red). Anyway, the cashier was friendly and a good conversationalist as well. I will dine in next time, as I like the vibes here.

Absolutely the best Mexican restaurant in the valley! The chili rellenos are the best you'll find any where. A must. Everything is good there's not a thing you could go wrong ordering! This family run restaurant takes pride in everything they make!

OMG! This place was so good. The service is awesome. Everyone checked on us frequently. The owner recommended the shrimp plate camarones la perlita. Great recommendation. Shrimp in a creamy chipotle sauce. Delicious! Highly recommend. Wife was dipping her food in the sauce. Will make sure to visit again. They were so nice. The flan was also outstanding. Home made, creamy and perfect amount of caramel. Everything top notch. Can't wait to come back!

This is my second time here, I forgot how good it was!!!! We got seated right away, despite that it was full on the left & a good crowd on the right; our waitress was super sweet & very attentive, they brought us chips salsa & water, we each ordered the Three Amigos ( Chile relleno, chicken enchilada & Beef shredded hard taco, I order mine with bean's & salad, my husband got the rice & beans, they also brought us some green tomatillo salsa so good & tasty! We were admiring the decor on the wall & they even have a family picture we met one of the owners' daughters that works there too! Super nice!!

In my search for local restaurants, I came across La Perlita. Received a warm welcome from the owner and his daughter who was also the bartender. Their margaritas are exactly how I prefer them! Fellow diners all appeared to be repeat customers which was a good sign. Our food was even better than we expected. Look forward to coming back!

Delicious Mexican food... Amazing chile rellenos and shrimp perlita -- the house specialties. Unassuming from the outside, the inside has two sides, one with a small bar. Tucked away and easy to get to - Friendly folks! Great prices too.

Best Mexican food in the Coachella Valley. Authentic and fresh. Their barbacoa is amazing and the Camarones La perlita as well. The service couldn't be any better also! Thanks!

Super friendly staff, good food and reasonable prices. We had tacos, beef and chicken. A shredded beef burrito that was exceptional. And a very good margarita!!

We return to this restaurant when we're in town. It never fails to provide excellent delicious and tasty food. The flan is absolutely the best!!!

First the margaritas on the rocks are outstanding! Whatever mix they use is light, refreshing and not syrupy like most other places. The quesadillas are great, both the shrimp and steak. Good sized and reasonable priced. Salsa is also very good. Just a nice family run restaurant. I consider the margaritas the BEST in all of Palm Springs area!!!

The service was fantastic but the food was just average. Had a taco and enchilada combination.

Honestly there isn't really anything specially about this restaurant. Bland food (at least for what I ordered). Chips tasted like corn nuts, and the margaritas were hella sweet. However the service was good, definitely on top of making sure you were taken care of. I will not be going back... unless someone else wants to go.

Review should be solely based on food and what you eat. If you're looking for authentic Mexican food this surely is not it. I am being fair here as I am new to town and I'm trying numerous things day in and day out. Mexican rice very bland, chip semi stale, salsa mediocre, and the beans are just so so. I actually ordered an enchilada plate and I could barely swallow the cheese. I'm not sure what brand of cheese they are using, but it's not good.Also, the salsa Roja that goes on top of the enchilada should be tasty as well. It's a miss. I will try other things in town.

So many Mexican restaurants to choose from! We avoid the biggest which is also, quite honestly, the worst place in town so we always search out somewhere small or interesting. This place was our spot of choice on our last visit to Palm Springs. My review is on one visit only (so far!) We were delightfully surprised to see that the margaritas are made with lime juice rather than a sweet mix. I ordered a jalapeno margarita and was definitely not disappointed! Delish and yet not overly sweet. One of the best jala-margs I've ever had. Normally we can get a good feel as to how a restaurant will be as soon as we try the chips and salsa. Salsa was watery and bland, chips tasted pre-made and/or slightly on the stale side. Uh oh. But have no fear, they redeemed themselves... I loved that I was able to opt for fresh veggies rather than rice! The zucchini, onions and peppers were grilled to perfection! Beans were delicious and a fantastic consistency. I ordered the combo with an enchilada and a hard shell taco. Although the carnitas in the taco was on point, the shell was just as lousy as the chips (stale and pre-made-ish). I mean, it's a taco, so I still ate it, but it wouldn't be a choice the next time. Enchilada more than made up for it though. Very happy with my dinner and we all agreed that we would definitely return again! Located out by itself in a little shopping strip, it can be easy to miss. Parking was abundant and even though we arrived on the early side for dinner, there was no wait yet plenty of people dining already. Price for meals run about $10-15 per person. There is a nice variety on their menu; shrimp, salads, chimichangas, chile relleno, tortas, breakfast, wine, beer, mixed drinks. Our waiter and all wait staff we came in contact with were friendly, helpful and treated us with importance. Cool little place on the map, definitely will be back on our next visit to our beloved PS! Some of the best traditional Mexican food we've had here! CHEERS!!

Best Mexican food. I've had in Palm Springs so far. The carne asada was juicy and full of flavor. I'm not sure how long it was marinated, but it tasted like it was marinated for days. The beans and rice are pretty good too. The service was good, fast and friendly staff. The ambiance is nice for a strip mall restaurant.

This is our first trip back to Palm Springs since the pandemic and we went back to our favorite Mexican restaurant, La Perlita with trepidation. But we were elated to find the business had thrived in the past three years. They had knocked out the wall next door, expanded their restaurant, and started an amazing happy hour. From 2pm to 5pm they have a long list of cocktails all under $11. We got a pina colada for $7 and a cadillac margarita for $10. Both were delicious and the chile relleno still stands as the best that we've ever had. This place is off the beaten path near the airport but you should definitely check it out. Desert views from the booths are an additional plus.

We got take out from here. I don't take into consideration the food temperature on our food because of the time it takes to get home. We ordered on a Wednesday night. We got two super burritos, a shrimp tostada and a chili relleno. Burritos: These were pretty good but really needed some more spice. They were lacking in flavor and ingredients. I paid for sour cream and there was none included. The tostada was ok, and I appreciate them putting the tortilla on the side so it didn't get soggy. Chile Relleno: I loved this and I wish I ordered 2. They weren't crispy because of the takeout but there is nothing like a crispy relleno with cheese and sauce. I want to give this place another tey but eating in!

This place definitely has the best Chile rellons in the desert. Angel is the owner and he is very kind to all his customers. My mom loves the nachos and let me say the are delicious. Im Hispanic myself so I love cooking my own Mexican food but i come to la Perlitas for the chili rellenos. Never in all our years have we had bad food ir service. Thank you Angel and staff

There were three of us staying in Cathedral City and found this place in neighboring Palm Springs and were well pleased. Delicious food and excellent service! DEFINITELY a must see the next time I visit the Coachella Valley.

Service is great,very friendly ,and the food came out fast, fresh and hot. I had a hard shell beef taco and a Chile relleno . Definitely worth a stop. Forgot to take a picture but the mango margarita was also good.

Food was good and the customer service was amazing. They were very attentive and friendly, I didn't feel rushed to order and it was a nice place have lunch and hangout.

My kids and I are here today and enjoyed the food. I had the 2 item combination plate with a cheese enchilada and ground beef sope. The ground beef on the sope was really good. Ivan was our server and he was very attentive and great about refilling our drinks. The restaurant was nice and clean inside. I would come back if in the area again.

Queen Mothers Bday at LA Perlita and per usual, another super gathering. Marilyn's birthday drew quite the turn out. Thank you Marcos and company for awesome service! The was Barbacoa perfect!

Everything here was average. Food, ambiance, prices. The hot sauce was so-so. The salsa at the table for the chips was better. I got a two-item combo (tamale and relleno) for nearly $20 and it was OK. The reaction of my family was similar for their dishes. Nothing great, nothing bad.

Chicken(Nachos)was inedible so sent it back and ordered Chile Rellenos($21), which was obviously zapped quickly so my group wouldn't have to wait and was very soggy(microwave). so had my tiny $10 margarita, stale chips, bland salsa. A local and our previous favorite. What happened? Our service, however, was superb. Unfortunately, they are the ones that are disappointed as well. You don't reward terrible, soggy food . Expressed myself very clearly so won't be returning. We are a neighborhood group and you clearly missed the mark. Please do better if you expect more than tourists.

We've been here many times. Never once has it been less than 5 stars, even on the busiest of evenings. There are two separate dining areas: dining room and bar side. The bar side has high top tables and TVs.I like both sides! The staff is always very attentive, friendly, welcoming and personable. Food and cocktails have never disappointed. And they're quick to clear dirty plates from the tables (thank you!) As always, thanks Bianca, Manny and La Perlita!

Oh boy, almost 2 years later and the food is just as good. We are so stuffed but it was impossible to stop eating. If you love Mexican food and haven't been to this place yet, you are missing out! Excellent food, excellent service. Would still recommend this place!

I love this place. Every time I come to Palm Springs which is often I come here. The food is amazing, the service is fast, efficient, and friendly, family owned, and makes you feel like part of their family.

Food and service is always good. Just remember they close at some point in the summer or end of summer.

Don't see what's the big buzz about this restaurant. Stale chips, water down margaritas, soggy chile rellenos and tough carne asada. Yes, the food came out fast; however it felt microwaved! This is another El Ranchito; unauthentic, tasteless, unappealing and yet more expensive!

Angel and Maria and children . What a fine wonderful group of people Hard working , good family and EXCELLENT food and drink. Best chili rellano in the world made by Maria each and every day. This is the best Mexican food in all of the desert and fresh quality ingredients and the place is sparkling clean with all of them and their extreme over sight to detail. A hidden gem in a strip mall on Crossley. Don't pass this place up Absolutely the BEST THEY NEED A 10 star rating.

OK I am wondering why it has taken me three weeks to write this review. I truly need to stop procrastinating especially when the food is very good. On my last visit to Palm Springs, I was looking for a place for dinner and I normally try place that are pretty close to where I am staying which is normally Cathedral City. After checking reviews on Yelp I came across La Perlita and reviewed the menu. I decided to try the Camarones ala Perlita which sounded pretty scrumptious and the Yelp pictures were a great help. I called in the order and went to pick up my meal. The whole process was effortless. Upon returning to my room, I dove straight into the meal and was pleasantly surprised and the amount, the quality and the taste of the dish. The chips that came with it were nicely thin and crispy (yes I like them that way). Everything from the jumbo shrimp and the sauces was very well done. I guess I will bookmark this as a go-to place when I visit the area next time.

Great food I've been looking for menudo since my old place sold the bakery. I will definitely be back. Told my friend's also

Stopped in here tonight because it wasn't busy. Service is still excellent which is hard to come by lately. They have a full staff ready to wait tables which is nice. The margarita I ordered was decent but not great. It was $9. You can add flavors for an extra dollar. I wasn't very hungry so I ordered a sope with a side of beans. The sope was pretty good & so were the beans. This place is a good bet while in the area & you always get great service!

Came by Monday morning leaving Stagecoach and am SO glad we chose this spot. GREAT customer service and even better food. I had chilaquiles with steak that was 10/10 amazing. Inside was clean and spacious.

This is the best tasting Mexican food I've had in a restaurant in a long time. I'm definitely gonna be eating here more often. The food is amazing and fresh and very authentic. The place is very clean and the service is amazing. Everybody is super nice. Oh I should not forget to say it's real flan.

We had our first visit there tonight. My friend enjoyed the bacon-wrapped shrimp appetizer. The shrimp ceviche was marginal, at best. Dry and does not much flavor. Not recommended. My Beef Enchilada in red sauce and Chili Relleno combination dinner was Excellent!!!. My friend had 2 Beef Enchiladas (Ala-Cart). The dinners were exceptional. Definitely worth a return visit.

Here eating the burrito supreme right now! Holy s$?! This is delicious. Flavor of the inside of the burrito is off the chart. The red sauce is amazing and full of flavor the right flavor. Service is friendly and fast, boy am I happy.

4 stars for La Perlita for their excellent service and delicious food. My first time having chile rellano so I have no comparisons. However, I am a big fan now and when we travel back to Palm Springs I will order them again! And 5 stars for blending my margarita because that is the way I like it.

We went for lunch after reading these reviews. The food was absolutely fantastic. My wife had the chile rellenos and I had the carnitas and we loved every bite. We're here for another few days and are talking about dinner tomorrow night there. Fabulous food, great service....very pleased!!

I stumble across La Perlita on Yelp. Great suggestion! I ordered veggie enchiladas, first time having them. They were delicious, by the time I was done with my meal, I left the plate so clean that they could of put the plate back into rotation lol. The drinks are great as well. Awesome Mexican spot. I like to rate my places from 1 to 10. 1 through 3 - will never comeback 4 through 5.8 - will come back if someone I'm with wants to try the spot 5.9 though 7.0 -will come back 7.1 through 9.9 will make an effort to come back and I would recommend the spot 10.0 is the best place! (Haven't had a 10 because there is always a better place out there. My rating for this place is 7.2 (Will you come back? Yes!) My Yelp rating is regarding the service, the experience and the quality of food or beverage.

I came here with some high expectations based on the reviews and maybe that set me up for disappointment. We came about an hour or so before closing a couple of months ago. Heere is my assessment: Some items were great (Barbacoa, Chile releno), others were average or underwhelming (tamale, taco). I believe some of the specialty items might shine (like the barbacoa did) so I'm willing to give it a try again and maybe up my rating. For now, it's ok. Decent margaritas.

Very friendly staff. They seem to take time and talk like you're family. I love their Chile rellenos.

This restaurant is off our list forever. Ordered $150 worth of very low quality food. Delivery, not in the restaurant. The bacon wrapped shrimp appetizers were totally overcooked and hard as rocks - inedible and we threw them away. Entrees came in paper boxes. Great for the environment - laudable - but food was wet and we were eating some of the paper mixed with the food. The food soaked completely through the bottom of one of the boxes. Entrees were okay -5 or 6 out of 10. All-in-all, a waste of money. Beware!

La Perlita always delivers an enjoyable dining experience! Service is wonderful, and the staff always recognizes regulars. Steak Fajitas are beautifully presented with yummy peppers and onions. Chicken Enchiladas delicious. While I make an effort to try different dishes, it seems like the favorite standbys never fail. Great Mexican beers on draft! Negro Modelo is back after a hiatus. Best wishes for continued success. Sincerely, Andrew Gregg, Palm Springs, California.

Nice family owned restaurant in Palm Springs. Located in a small shopping center so parking is no problem! Very clean establishment and customer service was great! We had the pleasure of being served by the son of the owner "whom jokingly stated he was the actually the boss...his dad just didn't know it yet...LOL". Food was good. We prefer A LOT of heat with our food. The owners mentioned they did not grow up eating very spicy food so it is not represented in their restaurants cuisine unfortunately. If in the area and looking for good eats but not A LOT of heat...this is the spot to go to.

I met a friend for lunch. I was so happy there was parking right in front. The atmosphere was pleasant and the restaurant is roomy and open. We sat in the bar, which is large and has a very large selection of alcohol. Our lovely and pleasant hostess made us drinks, as the bartender was not at the bar at the time. I asked for a spicy margarita. It was awesome. Fresh peppers and just the right amount of flavors and ice. Our meals were so tasty, fresh and authentic. The portions were large too. I had a nice lunch and later take home dinner. The food and the atmosphere reminded me of back in the day when you can dine at a home-style Mexican restaurant and have traditional food at a good price with really good service. Stop by and dine. If you are looking for their kind of food and service you won't be disappointed

Another one of my favorite family owned and run Mexican restaurants. Everytime I go to a Mexican restaurant, I have to order Fajitas. I usually order a combo. Theirs did not disappoint. Large portions (so you get another meal) and extremely flavorful. I also order chicken Sopes which are topped with Mexican cheese and veggies on two corn cakes. Yum! And their Barbacoa is also so darn good. A word of warning. They make a flaming hot chili sauce. So if you like spicy, ask for it. They have a full bar, too. Since I don't like hard liquor, I usually order a beer on tap. Always served in a ice cold glass. Difficult to get in many many restaurants. But the best part is the staff. Very friendly, because it's a family and papa is their to watch over.