We've been coming to this spot for years, and it's still just as amazing. The tacos are always packed with meat and definitely worth the price. The carne asada, al pastor and the cabeza tacos are excellent. Tried quesabirrias this time and they were GOOD! Their fresh, warm pan dulce is always great to go. One thing I really love is that you can customize your order as you go, they ask exactly what you want on your tacos, burritos, and other dishes. The service is always fast and great! It gets busy so be patient, it's worth it. But there is plenty of seating inside/outside. This is easily one of my favorite hidden gems in Oceanside! read more

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Went to get a burrito here it was on point salsa was fire Bread was great and the service was good too read more

Wow... this place is a hidden gem. The food was amazing and the same price as a fast food Mexican spot. We spent $34 for 2 plates and it was well worth it. Once you get your plate they ask you if you want anything extra on your food... guac , lettuce, fresh cheese- they have it all. It's also a butcher shop and a bakery so you can hop in, grab a quick bite, get your meat for the week and BOUNCE. Service was fast and the place is clean. FIH STAH' read more

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I visited O-Side this last weekend. My buddy took me to this spot. I wanted some real Mexican food. We have Great Mexican food in Tucson, AZ, just needed to try something different. And they did not disappoint.. I had the Posole.... Wow.. really good and nice flavor. My buddies had the Carne Asada breakfast with eggs, rice, beans.. And the cut of Carne Asada was not small... They have a very big selection of Mexican pan del Dulce.... These ladies behind the counter were so nice and really efficient with getting the orders out with a smile. If you are ever in Oceanside.. (OSide) Hit this place up.. They will not disappoint.. read more

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Asada Street Taco ($2.89) - I loved the marinade and grill flavor of this asada. Definite preference for this taco. Adobada Street Taco ($2.89) - It's well spiced but their salsa roja outshined the meat. The salsa had great spice and flavor. read more

La Perla Tapatia - Bakeries Near Me - Oceanside, California

I've been here twice now and so far....DELICIOUS! I've been on the search for a new place to get a hard shell taco combo and this place has it and then some. The food and way of cooking it seems to be the most authentic out of all that I've ever eaten at (Mexican/Cali Mexican food); just about everything is made on the spot and you can see them cooking it. The rice and beans are flavorful, salsas are flavorful... it seems too good to be true, but this place is pretty perfect when it comes to flavor! What's also great, is it's a carnicería (butcher shop) mercado and restaurant/to-go counter all in one! Service is great, but if you're in a hurry, it's not the place to go because like I said everything is cooked on the spot. The space is very chill and clean. Nothing to complain about, just that I wish I had tried them out earlier. read more

Wow. And more wow. Was in the area doing errands and stoped in. So legit. The bakery. The meat counter. The restaurant. Soooo much to love. The atmos was great and relaxing. The food was incredible and the staff was very friendly. In the area, heading up or down The 5 you gotta stop in. Amazing. read more

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It was okay. It was large. It was cool you could customize your burrito, but the asada wasn't that good. Large shrimps though. I wouldn't come back. read more

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La Perla Tapatia catered my husband's birthday party and did so brilliantly. We were a last minute client and, thus, were a bit frazzled. Jason from La Tapatia handled it all calmly and competently. The way he set up the food was beautiful and he thought of everything. He made it easy to have a great event. The food was delicious. The ingredients were fresh and the chef obviously is superb. Many guests raved about the guacamole, tortillas, birria, peppers, agua fresca, flan (oh my, the flan!), you name it. One guest even said, "this is the best romaine lettuce I've ever had." Needless to say, the party was a huge success! La Perla Tapatia is now our favorite Mexican restaurant. We've now eaten there several times and it's always a home run. And, if you need catering, Jason and team will over deliver. read more

La Perla Tapatia - The food was as delicious as it was beautiful. - Bakeries Near Me - Oceanside, California

Taco Tuesdays is very well run with plenty of choices, selections and quality. Go early, items made to order take longer, and crowds get busy at dinner hour read more

The only taco place I like that is so far away from me :( but it is so so good, every time we are in the area we stop by!

La Perla came thru in a big way! 2 days before a birthday party, the local chain we had lined up to cater for 50 people ghosted us. On Thursday, I walked into La Perla at lunch time and talked to Jason who assured me they could handle the job for Saturday. Not only did they do an amazing job on short notice with delivering delicious tacos, veggies, fruit, chips, salsa, watermelon Fresca and cake, they did it for what other places were charging just for the tacos! Don't hesitate to book La Perla for your next party! Simply outstanding. read more

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We seriously look forward to going to La Perla every week! Not one thing has been less than DELICIOUS! My whole family now comes here. The portions are huge and the quality of their meats is very high. read more

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Everything was sooooooo good and well priced. No extra charge for guacamole, cant beat that! Very generous servings. Amazing bakery and the self serve bar is the best I've seen yet. 6/5 stars. read more

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Such an amazing gem here in Oceanside! Definitely a must try. Real authentic Mexican food. Delicious plates to appease anyone's appetite. read more

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4.5 stars for a recent dinner that featured their biria tacos and a range of burritos. And each of those burritos can feed two people. The carne asada had a better taste than the pollo burrito. Dependably good. Can dine in (very simple) as well as take out. read more

We absolutely adore La Perla. They're so easy to order from and every ingredient that goes into their food is delicious so you really can't go wrong with anything. Their burritos are top-notch so if you're looking to settle any craving for breakfast, lunch, or dinner, do not sleep on La Perla. read more

Was in the area and found this gem of a spot. Delicious. Daily priced with lots of options. Had the enchilada and taco combo. Nom nom. I think their tortillas were also made on the spot. So good. Will be back. Workers were really nice too. read more

La Perla Tapatia - Enchilada and Taco combo. - Bakeries Near Me - Oceanside, California

Best guacamole on the planet! I ran in just to get guacamole, but I haven't sat down and tried their entrées. When I'm in the area, I'm definitely going back. read more

LA PERLA NEVER FAILS! If you are craving authentic mexican food, COME HERE. I have been coming to la Perla for a little over 3 years now as my go to Mexican spot. They have a wide menu of hot food and pan dulce, Aguas frescas, carniceria, home ingredients. A kind staff who make each plate with love!! Thank you La Perla! read more

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Food is good but ordering process seems disorganized. Took quite awhile to get 2 entrees..

1st time at La Perla Tapatía (5/24/2025), there is a variety to select from it to dine in or take-out. There is a small section of carnicería, (meat market) some fresh produce, tortillería and bakery. The place is nice and clean. Employees are welcoming and friendly. The service is good, I arrived after 11:00 am on a Saturday it was starting to get hectic. We ordered the carne asada large tacos. The taco beef is a generous portion with all the condiments as you like, pico de gallo, onions, cilantro, guacamole and fresh salsa. Or order a plain taco with the meat and go to the salsa bar add condiments at your choice. The meat is well seasoned and the tacos are double tortilla. Lastly, purchased bolillos, flour tortillas and fresh guacamole. This place sells agua frescas, sodas and beer. You can eat indoors or outdoors plenty of space to eat. Will definitely be back to try the menudo and other Mexican Antojitos (comfort food). read more

La Perla Tapatia - Carne Asada Large Tacos - Bakeries Near Me - Oceanside, California

Great people great food! Best torta I ever had. The bread was so fresh! The bakery selection was huge too! The meats look very fresh too! read more

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Awesome big burrito. I had California burrito. and grilled fish burrito. And a slice of flan cake and 2 cups of flan. Seevice was good. Order first and pay. But I paid first and cashier lady helped me order from the kitchen. Clean and nice restaurant. Love it. read more

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Used to go to La Perla Tapatia all the time but caught myself coming less and less. The food quality has gone down tremendously...The cakes you have to buy in person...Ordered a cake for delivery once and it was moldy and I had to request my money back through ubereats. About a year later I come back for a sausage breakfast burrito and they put some random sliced sausage in my burrito instead of breakfast sausage. I couldn't even finish it...The food is very inconsistent now but the prices are consistently going up. If this was my first time going I would've given it a two star rating...But really hoping the food quality returns to how it used to be. You're pretty much putiing in a "high stakes" gamble everytime you order now. read more

Pan Dulce is great lots of different varieties and their Champurrado is a must one of the best I've had.

Excellent food and excellent service. The lady running the place was so nice. She let me try the beans first. Also made sure my order of carne asada nachos was just how I liked it. A great first experience. Definitely coming back! read more

I have been going to this place for years and it's been such a pleasure to see how much they have grown and blossom! the food has always been delicious service very great and now I realize they have mimosas. I'm in love. read more

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Best burritos ever. Build your own burrito subway style with legit Mexican ingredients. I can't get enough of this place.

This place used to be super good. The food was always on point and the service wasn't too bad. Unfortunately something must of happened because I haven't been in a while, and honestly after tonight probably won't be back. The food was old tasting, and barely worth eating. I got two carne asada burritos, and four rolled tacos. The burritos were barely edible, and absurdly large. The rolled tacos were stale and after two bites just thrown away. All this for the whopping price of $54 of money basically just lit on fire. Having gone here for years minimally once a week I will not be back nor can I recommend this place. Just go elsewhere. read more

First time here, my mom and I heard about it on the radio so we decided to give it a try. Unfortunately I wasn't too impressed. It seemed a bit disorganized and kind of stressful (while ordering and getting food). There were two promos that were said on the radio- I mentioned one to the young gal at the register was very hesitant to give it to me.. it almost seemed like she didn't know what I was talking about.. but she knew. Then I mentioned the second promo and she's like "oh you're gonna have to talk to HER about it" so I go to the lady next to her.. I mentioned it and she does a huge sigh like the promo is coming out of her paycheck... and I have to explain to her that I heard about the promo over the radio.. she finally gives it to me but with attitude. I'm like- girl, don't promote if you don't want to gladly give the promo to your customers. Mind you - my family and I got a few plates of food. Same lady gave my mom a weird look when she asked for a to-go box. Not sure why they're like this but customer service is a big thing - if I don't feel welcome I'm not coming back. The food was alright, we got the enchiladas, tamales, chilaquiles, and tacos. read more

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5 stars specifically for the pan dulce. Friggin my favorite!!! They are more expensive than your local grocery store, but it's worth it. Just try to settle yourself down and don't buy so much at once. Like me. Hahaaaa! For those new to this concept, pick up a tray and tongs to pick your pan. Don't use your hands, please. Bring to the register at the front to pay. This place is poppin' with people dining on Carne asada fries, tacos, burritos, and platos inside. I will come back to try their food. Their tortillas, however... disappointing. They are made in-house, but they taste bland compared to other locally made corn tortillas. read more

Large bakery/panadería selling delicious foods and some drinks! Really nice women who work here. The flan is great! read more

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I went on 7.10.24 for the 1st time. I knew I was in trouble by the most amazing blend of aromas flowing out the front door. I am a foodie & have flown around the Western half of the USA to sample the local cuisine of the area. Additionally, I have gone to SFO international airport just for Filipino & Vietnamese food. So, I give you my word that La Perla, to date, is the best Mexican I've had in the past 36 years. When you walk in you just know, immediately, that you're getting authentic down to the tortilla food. The bakery items are beautifully tremendous & can be accompanied with fresh coffee or traditional Mexican drinks. I ordered a carnè asada street taco [$2.89] & a cheese and jalapeno tamale [$2.89]. My taco had cilantro, guacamole sauce, onions on 2 small tortillas made from scratch. Everything fresh & moist. Never have I been this impressed with such flavoral food. Wow!! So delicious. And the service is friendly & quick!! You can sit inside or out & listen to awesome Spanish music. Finally, you don't need a passport to eat the best Mexican food ever. Take the train or drive ... it's a bit from the bus/train station in Oceanside. read more

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Love it here. Friendly staff and very helpful. Great food! Love their butcher shop, sweets, tamales, shrimp ceviche and more! read more

La Perla Tapatia - Bakeries Near Me - Oceanside, California

The food is absolutely delicious. My husband and I eat there atleast once a week. There chicken soup is my favorite.

I've been coming here off and on through out the years, always tasty. Today's visit solidified it as a staple for homestyle Mexican food. Fresh salsas, a wide range of dishes and then so have breakfast. The aguas frescas are exactly what you want to accompany their great food. Pick up some baked treats as they are also a Panaderia and market! read more

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Super hesitant to recommend this place because I don't want it to get too busy. Amazing birria tacos, steak, giant burritos, aguas frescas and more Mexican dishes at very reasonable prices. People are always friendly and food is fresh read more

Another beautiful day in Oceanside 5/7/21 La Perla Tapatia was recommended by my son. I usually order carnitas when I'm a "first timer"but I've been on a "Surf-n-Turf " kick, so I got the carne asada and shrimp plate. My wife got the rolled taco plate and my son, (did I mention he recommended this place) chose the California burrito. Carne Asada w/ Shrimp plate: Very flavorful meat, juicy and void of any gristle-- which is a good thing. Also, meat was surprisingly tender. Shrimp was just ok, lacked flavor and I prefer a "grill crust" on my seafood. Does that make sense? Oh well ... Rice and beans were exceptional as well. California burrito: Freakin HUUUGE!!! My son's "go to" choice. He did finish all of the burrito minus one bite, which I took for comment. My comment . . . meh, imo -- it lacked flavor. However, my carne asada was "flavor town" USA, sooo . . . Rolled taco plate: My wife's "go to" choice for her "first timer"order. However, my wife luvs JiB tacos, keep that in mind, just saying . . . :) I would not recommend this item. Flavorless filling + soggy exterior = no thxs. My wife concurs. Anyway, I would recommend La Perla Tapatia and order something else. Plenty of parking and friendly service too. *TIP* Check I'm on Yelp and receive a cake on the house. Cake is very good too :);) Take care and thanks for reading this review. read more

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Came here for a late night (~9PM) bite. We ended up getting three large tacos (for about $3.50 each) and a burrito ($14). The tacos were great and they were truly very large. The burrito was also massive. Both were great, but definitely on the spicier side. It is set up like a grab and go situation and the people here were super friendly. They let us try this hot chocolate drink with masa in it that was not my favorite, but appreciate that they let us try it. I don't think there was anything wrong with it, just not for me (hence the sample). Overall, pretty friendly and great food. Would stop in again! read more