Perla Mexican Cuisine

3.9

228 Reviews

$30 and under

Mexican

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 30, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 3 times today

Experiences are available.

Charming
Innovative
Good for groups

Located in the energetic, historic street of the Downtown Santa Ana on the corner of W Fourth St & N Birch St, Perla is a new authentic, family owned restaurant. Perla is truly an authentic representation of the culinary diversity of Mexico. The main focus is to introduce the traditional Mexican flavors enhanced with a personal touch of long family recipes and traditions.

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Mexican, Cocktail Bar
Hours of operation
Tue–Thu 11:00 am–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–12:00 am Sun 10:30 am–4:00 pm
Phone number
(714) 316-5421
Website
http://www.perladtsa.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Laura Fabiola Diaz

Location
400 W 4th St, Santa Ana, CA 92701-4531
Neighborhood
Santa Ana
Cross street
N Birch St
Parking details
Street Parking or Parking Garage located on Birch St behind our building.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

Taco Tuesday
Multiple dates available
Spice up your Taco Tuesday at Perla Mexican Cuisine and secure your seat for an unforgettable culinary experience! Taco Tuesday Specials: $2.50 Street Tacos (Asada, Chicken, Al Pastor, Chorizo, Potato) $5.00 House Beers $7.00 House Margaritas
Sunday Mariachi Brunch
Multiple dates available
Mariachi Brunch
Women Wednesdays
Multiple dates available
Gather your friends and join us at Perla Mexican Cuisine for Women's Wednesday! Toast to empowerment with 1/2 off bottles of wine and savor the spirit of women-owned tequilas at just $8 shots. Reserve your table now for a night of celebration and flavor! *Tequilas included in the promotion: Mijenta, Casa Dragones, and La Gritona

Offers

Despecho Night (Broken Heart Night)
Multiple dates available
Wed - 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Feeling heartbroken? Join us for Despecho Night! Sing your heart out with live music, enjoy great food, and savor fantastic drinks. Special Offer: Reserve for 4 or more and get a free bottle of champagne!
Happy Hour
Multiple dates available
Tue - Fri - 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM, 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Unwind and indulge in a well-deserved Happy Hour escape at Perla Mexican Cuisine! Join us Tuesday through Friday from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM for an experience that's not just about the food and drinks, but the good times and memories too. Savor a variety of savory botanas, each one crafted to perfection, while sipping on cocktails that pack a flavorful punch. And for the beer aficionados, we have a selection of cold, crisp brews that will have you cheering for more. Don't miss out on this opportunity to relax, connect, and make the most of your afternoons. Reserve your spot at our bar today!

What 228 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

3.9

3.9 based on recent ratings

4Food
4.1Service
4.4Ambience
3.7Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Orange County
Innovative
North Orange County
Innovative
North Orange County
Great for outdoor dining

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Perla Mexican Cuisine offers a vibrant dining experience with "really good food and hood prices." Its outdoor patio provides a perfect spot for people-watching. Guests rave about the "warm, friendly, and engaging" service, delicious cocktails, and flavorful tacos. Enjoy live mariachi on weekends for a festive touch.

228 Reviews

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Ryan
Los Angeles
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on November 6, 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 2
Tried Perla for taco tuesday and the tacos were on the smaller side but were good especially for the price of $2.50!
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Shelly
VIP
Orange County
5 reviews
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on November 2, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 2
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Very cozy restaurant with hip urban exterior. It has a wonderful and friendly staff. Unfortunately my husband got very sick from his dinner there. My nachos and quesadillas on happy hour menu had a different kind of cheese than I was used to and as a result I left most of it uneaten and would not order them again. But the esquite (grilled corn) was the best I’ve ever had.
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Matthew
Los Angeles
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on November 1, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 5
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 5
We were ignored and had to wave down server since a bigger group gained all of the attention. Food came out way before we received our drinks. We were also seated before the group but the server went to them first and created a bad perception of the bigger table presenting greater value at our expense of our experience.
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Lisa
VIP
Washington DC
28 reviews
5.0
28 reviews
Dined on November 1, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Perla was amazing. Food was so delicious. I brought a party of 20 from my company and they were so impressed. Thank you for your service and good food and drinks. The night was special!
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Vipul
Orange County
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on October 19, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food and the service was incredible. Every time we come here we are never disappointed. We can’t wait to come back.
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Nick
Orange County
22 reviews
5.0
22 reviews
Dined on October 6, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It was not busy so not noisy which was good for conversation. Food and service was great. I had the enchiladas sampler so I could try all three. Yum. We were celebrating a birthday and got a nice dessert surprise with fireworks coming out! Great experience
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Daisy
Los Angeles
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 28, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I love this place. Great service every time. Food is good music is great.
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Amy
Orange County
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on September 14, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
For the price of the food it wasn’t great. Not worth the money I spent on the food. The taste wasn’t great. I had better at other places. The waitress would come fill up my friends bottomless mimosas but forgot about my sprite. When I did ask for more sprite, she back with a pitch of sprite and poured it in my water down ice in my cup. This brunch was not worth the money!!
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Maria
Orange County
5 reviews
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on August 31, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
Great food and wine. I loved the ahi tostada! It’s great you put the canopy to The outside seating in case the sun is too hot or if there is a drizzle. It’s been at least 1 year since I’ve visited and I’ll have to come back more frequently! I love outdoor seating and your place offers this option in abundance!
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Claudine
VIP
Hawaii
5 reviews
3.0
5 reviews
Dined on August 23, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
The restaurant had a cool vibe. We had the octopus appetizer and were disappointed… the flavor was not as bright and crisp as hoped, although the mango was a nice touch. My short rib tacos were tasty, but the meat was dried out unfortunately. My daughter’s shrimp tacos were delicious! That was the high point. My husband’s burger wasn’t anything special. And perhaps the staff were shorthanded but we had to ask at least 3 times for water, although the staff was otherwise very nice. Honestly I was a bit disappointed given the other great reviews
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FAQs

Perla Mexican Cuisine offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (714) 316-5421.

Perla Mexican Cuisine is rated 3.9 stars by 228 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 30, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 3 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

400 W 4th St, Santa Ana, CA 92701-4531

Additional information

Cross street
N Birch St
Neighborhood
Santa Ana
Hours of operation
Tue–Thu 11:00 am–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–12:00 am Sun 10:30 am–4:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Mexican, Cocktail Bar
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Parking or Parking Garage located on Birch St behind our building.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Laura Fabiola Diaz
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.perladtsa.com/
Phone number
(714) 316-5421

Perla Mexican Cuisine

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Experiences

Taco Tuesday

Sunday Mariachi Brunch

Women Wednesdays

Offers

Despecho Night (Broken Heart Night)

Happy Hour

Menu

What 228 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

Does Perla Mexican Cuisine offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Perla Mexican Cuisine restaurant rated?

Is Perla Mexican Cuisine currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information