Our favorite Mexican place in town!! The employees are always friendly and attentive! 10/10 would recommend.

Went for lunch, on a Tuesday, at the suggestion of a friend. The food, service and prices are 5 star great. Food is as good or better than the majority of Mexican restaurants I've been to in the area. (I am used to west coast Mexican food) What confused/disappointed me was, what I planned to order (chile relleno dinner) is only available on Friday's. What? I've never encountered that in a Mexican restaurant. It seems there are some dishes only available on certain days. Strange. Other than that, really enjoyed our lunch. read more

Very good, perhaps the best I've had in Springfield so far, but less amazing than I was hoping for. I ended up not being blown away by the Guisado de Barbacoa that I ordered, though the homemade from masa corn tortillas that accompanied it were a neat touch. I will definitely return and try some other items on the menu that piqued my interest a little more (this particular dish was a favorite of my server's). Portions good and prices very good. read more

Came here based on Yelp having it listed as one of the best Mexican restaurants in the area. This is not true. The salsa was decent but everything else was not. Will not be coming back. read more

Big group dinner this week featuring TP specialties. Beef tacos, chicken enchiladas, pork tamales, all the sides and sauces + churros & sopapillas = all great! Shorted us some chips, otherwise, they'd have scored a 5. read more

Great food, great service, great environment, and a great price! The food is so authentic, and everything is so fresh. Even the chips and salsa are to die for, and don't even get me started about the enchiladas. Jesus (owner) told me that they make their tortillas from scratch, and I can definitely tell. 10/10 would reccomend. read more

Soooooo glad they opened up their dine in again. Amazing authentic food with great stiff drinks..... and service to boot. Great family... awesome atmosphere read more

The service at this place was great. The man running the cashier stepped up to seat us because everyone else was busy. Tables had just been cleaned, and a server promptly dropped of chips & salsa and took drink orders. If it was just service, I would rate this place higher, because I was impressed with how friendly and efficient our busy server was. Food, on the other hand, was another story. The carne asada in my tacos was more like boiled chunks of beef, reheated in pork grease, and nothing like the street tacos I was hoping for. Barbacoa had a flavor I never had before, and never want again. Tortillas couldn't even survive more than two bites before they tore apart from all the grease. Salsa served with tacos was hot but lacking in any flavor. Only thing that really seemed authentic to me was the raw chopped onions throw on the tacos. Maybe tacos are simply terrible here, and other dishes are great, but I cannot confirm or deny that as I only tried that tacos. Perhaps I'll return to try other parts of the menu, but this won't be on my taco Tuesday list. read more

I want to start this review by saying I used to absolutely love this place... I probably went there twice a week just for the salsa alone. I just got home from the restaurant from ordering takeout because you're not able to eat in the restaurant because of the coronavirus... When the girl brought my food out to my car I noticed that even though I had spent $14 for food that there was no chips and salsa. I was then told that for takeout orders you do not get chips and salsa it is an up charge... So I called and asked to talk to the owner to find out why. He literally told me that they only offer free chips and salsa to people who come into the restaurant because they are able to up charge them . He continued to say that it costs them too much money and they lose too much money on the little 2 ounce to go container and the tiny bag of chips and the salsa that goes in the container which probably will total them about a dollar at Max food cost. then I came home and open my food ... my chicken fajitas are barely cooked the peppers and the onions are completely raw I am re-cooking them right now on my stove as I write this . I called back to talk to the owner about my food and when I did... I heard the girl that answered the phone say "she wants to talk to you again this time it's about the food "and then they started LAUGHING and then the owner refused to come to the phone . I will never be going back to Tortilleria perches ever. I try very hard to spend my money at local businesses especially in this time of need and I would think that even if you don't give chips and salsa to the takeout customers, because of the fact that there is no way that I can eat IN your store and give you an opportunity to upsell me, that maybe you would give us a thank you by giving us a dollars worth of chips and salsa . So my review is not about the food is absolutely about the service and the way I was treated today... I guess as long as you don't have any complaints they're really really nice to you but when you do have a complaint ... you really don't deserve their time of day. Really really disappointing. read more

I'm from Tijuana, raised in Los Angeles and lived in San Diego/Tijuana for over 20 yrs, so tacos and specifically Mexican food, are my thing. This place has a great and authentic menu that hit all the right spots. I've had Jose loco's and that is it in Springfield, so I'm looking for more; I don't know. For an authentic meal, this is as good as you can get, I will update. Also, as a dodger fan.... read more

A wonderful dining experience. My wife and I both love Mexican cuisine and Tortilleria Perches is now our favorite Mexican restaurant. My wife and I were pleasantly surprised with just how fresh the ingredients were. From the salsa and chips to the exceptionally seasons meats, you can tell the owners care about the food they serve. We both ordered burritos, and we couldn't help but say each time we eat the tortilla how fresh and perfect it was. We will be returning often, next up is Taco Tuesday's! read more

Amazing food, I have never been disappointed in anything I've ordered. I'm from Southern California and this place is the closest thing to "home" for me when it comes to Mexican food. Also, the inside is neat and clean and the staff is super friendly! read more

Authentic Mexican food! Al Pastor Tacos were fantastic. Beans & rice were the best I've ever had at a Mexican restaurant!

Food is absolutely delicious! Very authentic. Restaurant is clean and everything is handles as it should be in this weird time we are in

For truely authentic Mexican food made from family recipes that isn't hidden beneath a mound of cheese or lettuce, this is the place! I'm talking about REAL food, not something that has been heated in a microwave and presented as real. Everything is wonderfully prepared and delicious while being served by the friendliest staff. This family owned and operated restaurant is a gem when compared to your run-of-the-mill chain eateries and that's because it isn't your typical chain restaurant! read more

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One of the better Mexican restaurants in Springfield. We have tried a dozen or so different meals and all have been excellent. Service has always been good and the owner is always ready to help out with anything you need. read more

Was authentic Mexican food and the prices weren't too bad. Will definitely go again. I wish the portion size was larger though and I'm only 145 lbs. read more

Well, we have found it. Very authentic delicious Mexican food right here in Springfield! Let me just say the Barbacoa taco was off the charts amazing. Homemade tamales were excellent. The watermelon margarita was flavorful & good too. Lots of tables and the service was themost friendly attentive service I've received locally in a long time! Can't wait to come back for other items on the menu AND they serve breakfast!! Arriba!! read more

Ironically our daughter found this little gem when visiting from California. It was a taste of home! Friday night the chili verde is a must try, just wish it was served everyday! Delicious and quality is this restaurant! read more

Introduced my a friend who has seen this restaurant grow and I can definitely see why he loves it and why they have grown. The margarita was great and so was the chimichanga! I'll definitely be back to try more dishes. read more

Really good food and lots of it. If you come in a time or two, the staff comes to know you and it makes everything even nicer. I cannot recommend the place enough. Give it a try. read more

I consider Tortilleria Perches the very best Mexican cuisine in the city of Springfield. We return time after time and are never disappointed by the food, the staff, or the drinks. Thank you for being there for fans of true Mexican food! read more

The salsa, chips & chunky guacamole was excellent. I ordered shrimp fajitas. My shrimp had the tails on them. They didn't come with lettuce, tomatoes, cheese, pico , sour cream or guacamole so eating them seemed dry. I asked for shredded cheese and was charged $1 for about 2 tablespoons of cheese. The flour tortillas were awesome and the food was fresh. The atmosphere was nothing special. read more

Best place for authentic food and great service! We love going for Taco Tuesday or any day for that matter!!! Love them!!

I suggested my friend and I go eat lunch at Tortillaria because I have heard good things and it was also Taco Tuesdays so we could get tacos for $1. The environment of this restaurant is less than appealing. It is located in a strip mall and very small inside. They literally put so many tables so close together and up against walls that you seriously feel so uncomfortable that you can't wait to leave. The service was good, the waiter was very prompt. Hence the two stars. As for the food, to say we were unimpressed is an understatement. The $1 tacos were cold and small. The chicken is not shredded. My friend had to spit out a bone that was in the chicken. The chicken was literally served cold. The tortilla shells were bland. The salsa had no taste. Maybe we got the wrong thing. But it gave us a reason not to come back. read more

If you're looking for "authentic Mexican food" then do not pass this place up!!! Many places around claim to be the real deal, but they're not even close. In house made tortillas, friendly staff, big portions, and great prices. If you're looking for a little culture in your meal then head on in, and make sure you grab one of the best horchadas in town. Viva la Perches!!! read more

Great place! I suggest Taco Tuesday! Good service, good food and a fun atmosphere. On taco Tuesday tacos are just a buck. I highly suggest the verde sauce. Doe Equis on tap! read more

A perfect five stars! Woohoo and it really doesn't get any better than this. Not only is the food excellent and cheap, but they have a great selection of beers as well. I wish it was about 3 hours closer to home. Thank you Springfield Yelpers for directing us here. It's not a place you'd stumble upon naturally. In fact, if you're coming from the East as we were, it's about 9 miles out of the way. It's worth it. I had the Guisado Barbacoa dinner. This is described as shredded beef with pico de gallo and a "family recipe seasoning." Not so sure about the family recipe, but it was excellend barbacoa. We asked for some salsa mas picante and they brought a couple of variations, both were delicious. I so wish we lived closer. The food is not only good, but cheap. $1.75 for a tostada? Of course I don't know how big they are, but based on what we had, it would be delicious, I'm sure. If we're ever in Springfield, or within a half hour drive, we'll be back. read more

Service was good. Food was okay. It's not authentic Mexican food, but in Springfield it's probably as authentic as it gets. We're from California so I think we're used to a different type of Mexican food. This place is better than most around here but still not great in my opinion. Our waitress was very nice read more

Best authentic Mexican food I have found in Springfield. Love the atmosphere and prices can't be beat.

It's good! I say that with dismay because I was so leery of going to so-called "Mexican" restaurants only to be served tex-mex crap that tastes like "nachos" no better than you would expect at the concession stand at a movie theater. Yea- the velveta cheese, state chips, and canned chili-like toppings -Boo. Torilleria Perces was really good. I've had the tacos and tamales. Yes they have fish tacos! Yay! It's a small, simple,tidy casual Mexican restaurant with good service and good prices. You'll be greeted with a basket of fresh chips, salsa and you can get pico and other spicy sauces as well. The ingredients are zesty and fresh --a quality important to me in Mexican fare. They use the good small thick soft taco shells which I also like. A good bet for your first visit may be Taco Tuesdays (tacos for one buck each) or Tamale Thursdays also a buck a piece. Three of either is quite a bit for me after chowing down on chips. I usually order a pico or guacamole side too. Summary: Does Tortilleria deserve a 4 star rating? Maybe not, but since it is in Springfield, Mo and most other places are CA-CA by comparison, I decided to toss in the extra star to my original 3 stars. It's good to see a casual type true Mexican restaurant that "gets it" understands this regional type of authentic Mexican food (it;s tex mex done right). If you understand the difference, you'll appreciate my recommendation. If you like tomitillo and cilantro and flavorful mexican food, you will enjoy Tortilleria Perces Sure there is the 'ol standby Mexican Villa but we all know this isn't Mexican food, it's Springfeidl styled Mexican food just like Cashew Chicken is not Asain-- it's Springfield-ized hillbilly version of Mexican food -- good but not Mexican food. I would like to see more regional choices of Mexican restaurants in Springfield (yes there are regions in Mexico just like other countries that have vastly different varieties of food than just tex mex or baja). Perhaps someone will put in a restaurant featuring Oaxaca (Southwest Mexico) style food? read more

Finally a Mexican restaurant in Springfield that got it right. The authenticity and customer service were among the best! I had tacos on a Tuesday,imagine that. I had 2 carne asada, 1 barbacoa, and 1 chicken. I would rate them in that order as well, with chicken bringing up the rear and a close race between the barbacoa and asada. They were very delicious all of them! The hole in the wall atmosphere is perfect, although on taco Tuesday it was a bit cramped with my wife and two daughters. However, even though it was busy we received our food promptly and the owner brought it out to us himself. Now that I've mentioned the owner i have a few things to say. Not only was he courteous and check on us as much as he could, he even brought us extra silverware for our 5 year old daughter without us even asking. He then proceded to bring our daughters food first because he noticed she was getting a bit restless and let us know how he knows how it is because he also has a young daughter. It truly is the simple things that count. When you connect with a customer in a caring manner, that speaks volumes! Now I'm pretty humble when it comes to asking for discounts for my service and I very rarely do but Mr. Perches spotted my I.D. in my wallet and was kind enough to give me and my family a military discount. Once again it's the simple things! All in all I had a great exoerience here. The food is the best in its class in Springfield and the service in some of the best I have ever received. I will go back and I will recommend this place to anyone! read more

Couldn't get enough of their food. I don't live in springfield, wish I did, I would be eating here every day!! They do mexican right! Perfect flavors, perfect staff, amazing customer service, clean establishment, they give you good portion sizes. This was a quick stop on our drive back home and as we were getting ready to exit town we turned around because we had just taken the first bite out of the tacos and yes the food is that good!! It will make you drive back for some more. We tried to stock up for the drive but sadly the food is too good to save, we ate it all in a few hours and even thought about turning around again even though we were 3 hours away. We will stop here every time we come to sprigfield This place is amazing!!! read more

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Recommended. This is Latino food from the heart. ZERO atmosphere, this is pure cooking like your Mexican Grandmother would cook...if you were lucky enough to have a mexican grandmother. It would take very little to upgrade the experience with good presentation and a bigger, organized dining area. For springfield, this is one of the better places to eat. For San Diego...this would be one of the most popular places to eat. read more

Perches used to be great before it became the place the be for Mexican food. Around that time, the management also decided that their profit margins were not big enough. But instead of simply raising the prices, they reduced the quality and the quantity of the food. Also, make sure that you get your bill itemized and have the waitress write down the exact amount you are being charged. Our bill was always different even though we ordered exact same food every time. In fact, the main guy who checks you out is known to add extra items as several of my friends complained about that. read more

Terrible environment. It was clearly used as an office space previously and they compensated by cramming too many tables in an awkward set up. My boyfriend and I felt uncomfortable the entire time. Their chips and salsa was not very good as well as having an extremely limited menu option that solely included meat and being a vegetarian, I found the fact that they had no vegetable options extremely disappointing. The only redeeming quality was the staff and the service they provided. Needless to say, that is not enough to interest us in coming back and have no plans to ever eat here again. read more

We just checked out Tortilleria Perches finally after noticing the great reviews for years. My husband had one of the Saturday specials, a shrimp soup with plenty of cabbage, potato & spices. He really enjoyed it. I was pleased to hear they do their breakfast offerings at any time of day and went with the chilaquiles topped by two eggs, sunny side up. It came with beans and rice which I couldn't even finish because the portion was so generous. It was really good and different from anything else I've ordered at Mexican restaurants locally. I would come back and try a lot of other items that sounded good on their menu. We came in pretty early for dinner and the restaurant filled up very quickly. Service was good and very quick on our visit. read more

Gosh. I hate to join the vast throng of people already reviewing this place and earning it some recognition, but I just need to testify that its high rating is very well deserved. Sweet and simple: what I love about this place is the authenticity of dishes, the ice-cold, delicious selection of Mexican soda (strawberry Jarritos - GET AT ME), and the specials. On Taco Tuesdays, a variety of tacos are just a dollar each. They're seemingly small, soft-shell tacos, but three or four will fill you up just fine. Personally, I always get two ground beef tacos and a pork tamale for less than $5, strawberry Jarritos excluded. The tamales are also incredible and seem to be pretty much exclusively made by the owner of Perches, an older man who also did an excellent job of serving us last night. Did I mentioned it's pretty much a family operation? And did I mention Tamale Thursday? And did I mention the cute Mexican knick-knacks and kitchen items available in the front? And did I... You know what, whatever. Just go and see for yourself. What I do want to add right quick that hasn't been highlighted enough in the top-most reviews is that the house hot salsa is actually really freakin' hot. They're not joking around - it's delicious, but hot. Stick with mild salsa if you're sensitive to uber-spicy things, but otherwise, dive in! read more

Completely Authentic... No canned food here! This isn't Tex-Mex style that some are used to. Everything is homemade from the beans and tamales to the tortillas and menudo just like it has been since it opened seven years ago. It has now expanded to have more room for customers. They have also added a good selection of beer! read more

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Excellent excellent food. We stopped here from Branson on our way back to STL and had the most delicious food. My family is from northern Mexico so when the waitress said the owners are from Durango, we knew the food would be good. I had the Chilaquiles with 2 fried eggs on top. The red sauce was so thick and authentic, just like my grandma made. The rice perfectly moist, the beans had great flavor. My husband had the shredded beef burrito and ate every morsel of it. We sampled a pork tamale and it was great. Highly recommend and we will be back next time in the area. read more

Tortilleria Perches - Awesome! Chilaquiles topped with fried eggs just like my Grandma used to make :) - Mexican Near Me - Springfield, Missouri