They have a $12 lunch special from 10am-3pm on Tuesdays-Fridays. I ordered the chilaquiles. It was a decent size. I was expecting it to be a smaller portion since it was a part of the lunch special and it even came with rice and beans. Overall, it was pretty good. I like my chilaquiles to be extra saucey so I did have to ask for extra crème and salsa on the side. Only thing is that it was missing a fried egg on top. I had seen pictures where they usually serve it with an egg. The verde salsa had a nice punch to it, I was actually surprised. Our server was friendly and attentive to our needs. I didn't get her name but I think she had purple hair...or red, either way, shout out to her! read more

Good food, good vibes! Good service! Had a great time with some great people! And great service! And great drinks! And great food! And good water! read more

Best spot in DTSA!! Daniel is amazing!! Food drinks amazing. Cool vibes to watch games at! Definitely coming back often. Owners are super chill too! read more

Amazing service from Danny & Marcos! Love the atmosphere food was amazing & service was 10/10 would come again.

They play Latin hits, which really adds to the vibe. The fish tacos were delicious, and the Jugo Verde cocktail was easily my favorite. The two bartenders were amazing, friendly, approachable, and made the experience even better. Thank you Bri & Chanel!! read more

Service was slow due to being short staffed, we were told drinks were on special that weren't, were charged a higher price without even telling us until after our card had been charged. Tacos and drinks were not that great and food and drink service was very slow. Second time giving this place a try over several year span. Same experience both time. read more

First time at Perla and I was truly impressed! The food was absolutely amazing! We ordered the Halibut ceviche, the short rib tacos, and the flautas, each dish was flavorful, fresh, and beautifully prepared. The service was excellent as well; everyone was welcoming, attentive, and made the experience even better. I love the decor, and music. I'll definitely be coming back and highly recommend checking it out! read more

Perfect after work vibes. Good drinks and delicious food. Parking garage right next to it has first hour complimentary parking.

Perla is a good spot with excellent service and a fun, lively atmosphere. I had the short rib tacos, and they were delicious but a little too greasy. The biggest downside was that the music was way too loud. read more

Perla - Short rib tacos - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Santa Ana, California

I loved this place we came for a cute brunch for me and my girls and we had a great time. The food was great I had the chilaquiles the server even gave us some suggestions! We will definitely be back thank you!!! read more

Perla - Margaritas - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Santa Ana, California

I would NOT recommend. Food is bland. Customer service is horrible. This place is mid. And they will over charge you! Overall not worth the price, not worth the time! 0 stars if I could read more

Service staff are extremely welcoming! All food is savory! An extra plus for mariachis on Sunday read more

Perla - Abuelita espresso martini - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Santa Ana, California

Perla has a great customer service 10 out of 10 would recommend for food and drinks. Personally I got the old fashioned and it's one of the best one I've had read more

Perla - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Santa Ana, California

Amazing. Go here for taco Tuesday. Their potato tacos are delicious. So are all the others - especially the fish tacos (regular menu). And their salsa verde - the perfect amount of spice. I always get the same waitress who is super sweet. Love this place and their food. read more

Visited this restaurant for the first time on a Sunday mariachi brunch day (which also happened to be my birthday). Made a reservation for one but decided to sit at the bar and am so happy that I did. The bartender - Nyah - was by far one of the sweetest and genuine person I've ever encountered. She went out of her way to make my birthday special and I ended up spending way too long at this restaurant. The drinks are also phenomenal. The food was okay (sorry!!!). I'd definitely come back for Nyah and the drinks though & I heard the dinner menu is better. Also, thank you to the manager and the owners. You all made the experience so great. read more

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I recently checked out Perla and honestly, their drink menu deserves its own spotlight. Every cocktail felt really intentional--balanced, creative, and not just thrown together for looks. You can tell they care about the details, from the quality of the spirits to how everything is presented. I tried a couple of their signature drinks, and both had layered flavors that evolved as you sipped--nothing overly sweet or overpowering, just clean and well-crafted. Even the presentation was on point without feeling gimmicky. It's the kind of place where you actually slow down and enjoy your drink instead of rushing through it. If you're into cocktails that are a little more refined and thoughtfully made, Perla is definitely worth checking out. Great vibe, great drinks, and a solid spot for a relaxed night out. read more

On Friday I went to eat at this place with someone. We ordered some Michoacán-style enchiladas and I asked about the price of the lobster enchiladas. The waiter told me that the price only varied, but he didn't tell me how much they cost. Even so, I mentioned that in Rosarito I ate some lobsters, but they were so small it was a shame to have eaten them, and yet I ordered them thinking they would be a good meal. It was a disappointment; the lobster was raw. I ate one.Something different, and I asked the waiter a question because the lobster was raw, and he said he didn't know because he wasn't the chef. I told him, "This is a joke, paying $84 for 3 enchiladas with lobster." Aside from the raw lobster, there was a small amount that was embarrassing to look at. I would have minded paying for them, but not for them being raw and such a small quantity. Besides, my coffee cup was dirty as if someone else had already used it. The waiter was very kind and apologized, but that's not how I have to accept this lack of service. I will never return. read more

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Came here on Friday evening and were seated promptly. The food came out quickly which we appreciated, but we were not wowed by the price we paid for it. In my opinion we should be warned if there are any charges that are out of the norm - we were charged $9 for bottled water which was added on very nonchalantly by the waitress as she walked away from our table saying "bottled ok?" Then there was a $3 credit card fee. The ceviche trio was good, but I would recommend serving with spoons instead of small forks which wouldn't pick up much of the ceviche at all. The queso fundido was very oily from the chorizo ($3 upcharge) and coagulated too quickly - was very gummy. I also felt it would have tasted better served with some toasted bread rather than small tortillas. Best plate was esquite. Appreciated the roll the dice game to make dinner entertaining. My husband enjoyed the el viejo old fashion. read more

Perla - Queso fundido with chorizo. Too oily and gummy. - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Santa Ana, California

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Great customer service. The best hidden gem in Santa Ana Great drinks the vibes are here come on down read more

I came here to celebrate my sister's birthday and had the best experience from start to finish. The entire staff was very welcoming and attentive. Vanessa was a great server. The food is spectacular Order the enchilada Suizas! read more

Best experience to watch the World Cup! Great food! Great drinks! tvs could be better but good overall!

Hubby and I wanted to try something new and go somewhere we haven't been in a while so we ended up at Perla's in Santa Ana. We arrived early around 4:30pm so we can get some Happy Hour drinks and appetizers. Mind you if you are here for Happy Hour you have to sit at the bar and in the patio outside. We sat at the bar after they had mentioned that for the happy hour that's where you have to sit. It wasn't busy when we arrived there was only one other table with people. We started off with some drinks from the happy hour menu and I ordered a margarita and my husband ordered whiskey and Coke. Then we ordered an appetizer which was the halibut ceviche, which was good but o felt it needed a bit more salt and bit more spice. It did have a nice citrus taste , they add real orange juice which makes it a bit different than regular ceviche. Then for our entree we ended up ordering the fajitas mixtas which come with beef, chicken and shrimp and served with a side of white rice and beans and three corn tortillas. The fajitas came out piping hot and smelled delicious. They had a good amount of each of the meats and bell peppers and onion. I did ask for some salsa and did not realize that we were going to get charged extra for the salsa. I don't think that they should charge for salsa but who knows their protocol. Our bartender was very attentive and kept checking on how we're doing. Overall experience was good. The food was also good. read more

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A very nice Mexican spot here in Santa Ana. Parking is a breeze as it's just next to a public parking lot. Food is great and so is the service. A good twist to Mexican food. Drinks are also great and balanced. read more

10/10 service! Daniel was so welcoming when we came in, and Armando made some really delicious drinks! Martini cucumber was a definitely a repeated drink. I will definitely be coming back read more

Came here for drinks and some appetizers. The Drinks were amazing and the staff was friendly and very attentive. Ask for Armando, he was super friendly and quick with the drinks. Definitely recommend 10/10. read more

I love the food here and service is good. My main issues are with who appears to be the manager. I decided to celebrate my birthday here back in October, the manager approached our table and said "Can I get you ladies a round of shots!" The way he phrased it made it seem like it would be on the house, so we asked to clarify and he was incredibly vague and not clear. Sure enough, when we got the bill they were not on the house and it ended up being around $550 for 5 of us... pretty steep especially considering they wouldn't let me pay. Second time I encountered this person was just this past Thursday. It was a big soccer match so of course it was incredibly packed. I put my name down and he told me 45 minutes. I said okay, and went to wait. 45 minutes come and go and I go check with him, because open table was saying that the restaurant was now closed. He said "wait around until half time. I might have a side table for you." So like an idiot, I waited around through half time and nothing. Just wasted my time. This guy needs to be more direct at delivering bad news. If you can't comp the shots, just say that and we wouldn't have ordered them. If you can't seat me, that's fine, just let me know so we're not waiting around and wasting time!!! read more

My wife and I stumbled into this place after visiting the Santa Ana courthouse, so glad we did! Excellent food and service. We went on a Tuesday and they had a taco Tuesday special, so we tried all their tacos...so good! The El Pastor is my favorite hands down from anywhere around OC, and their potato tacos was great as well! read more

Perla - El pastor, chicken tacos - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Santa Ana, California

This place is so amazing the people and the atmosphere is so welcoming and made my food so good

8 of us came here for brunch and had a wonderful time. The food was delicious and our server was so nice and accommodating. read more

Perla - Chilaquiles - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Santa Ana, California

Love Perla! The food and drinks are all 10/10. Recommend the Cometa with tequila ! The staff is the best! Good for girls night or date night !! read more

I always passed by this place and never paid much attention to it. So glad we ended up here. The mariachi caught our attention and we ended up sitting at the bar as all their tables were already reserved. Please sit at the bar! The amazing duo of Brody and Angel gave us an excellent experience from ordering our drinks, food, and making great laughs. Shoutout to the manager on the floor that Sunday morning to join in our laughs and free shots. This is small restaurant is not only full of flavor but filled with laughter and good times. Their upscale vibes fit perfectly with the overall theme of the restaurant, making it perfect for an intimate setting, to a larger party vibe. We'll definitely be back as this is truly a unique dining experience. read more

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Loved it here! They puts candle on the cake we brought and everythingggg. Will be returning read more

Perla - Celebrated my bday here!! It was so cute! I loved it here, will definitely be returning! Karina was the best! - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Santa Ana, California

Enchiladas were incredible. Definitely would recommend and get them again. Really nice atmosphere.

Absolutely delicious food - good service. Get the enchiladas suizas! Favorite sit down Mexican food in downtown Santa ana

The atmosphere is very warming and both patio and indoor seating are nice! Watch out for the loud vehicles passing by, but good scenery! Love the bar, it looks very aesthetic. Service is lovely, very welcoming and the manager even made conversation after checking up on us! Would definitely recommend! Gorgeous looking entrees. read more

Everything was fantastic! The food and drinks were excellent, the ambiance was perfect, and the service was outstanding. This place definitely exceeded my expectations! ¡Todo estuvo increíble! La comida y las bebidas fueron excelentes, el ambiente fue perfecto y el servicio fue excepcional. ¡Este lugar definitivamente superó mis expectativas! read more

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Had such an amazing experience at Perlas restaurant! The food was absolutely incredible fresh, flavorful, and made with so much care. Every bite hit the spot But what really made the night special was our waitress, Karina. She was beyond attentive, super friendly, and made us feel so welcome from the moment we sat down. She gave great recommendations and checked in just the right amount truly top-tier service! If you're thinking about coming here, do it and definitely ask for Karina. She'll make your experience even better. Can't wait to come back! read more

Honestly the best fish Tacos I've ever had! My friend said it's the best in town they are right. Shockingly fluffy with a crispy crunch. Strawberry margarita was also very good. I truly can't recommend this place enough. Also not sure if this is normal but after we asked for the check they brought out a set of dice and said that they're doing a new thing where if we roll snake eyes the food is comped and we only pay for the drinks. It was one of the most memorable dinners I've had in a while! read more

La Perla is a gem. The tacos are excellent, and the happy hour prices are very reasonable, making it an easy go-to spot whether you're grabbing a quick bite or hanging out for a while. The service is always friendly and welcoming, which really adds to the experience. And a special shout-out to the potato taco -- it's absolutely delicious and a must-order. Highly recommend! read more

The food is fantastic (order only took 7 minutes to arrive to our table) and the service is amazing! We went for lunch on a week day and ordered the chicken enchiladas & steak taco fajitas. Amazing! Lots of flavor and piping hot. Ask for the hot sauce upon request, you wont be disappointed. Street Parking can be tricky but not impossible to find, plenty of options (garage parking). Highly recommend going early or/and for brunch on weekends only. read more

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