La Perla Cocina #2

As a California Burrito lover, I can’t ignore it when people say this place is one of the best. Totally disappointed! The burrito is so thin, with not much meat either. It feels like you’re mostly paying for the tortilla! For $13, it’s such a rip off. You can definitely find better.

Burnt ass chile relleno from two days ago, burrito and a bottle of coke cost me almost $20. I couldnt even bite through the chile, pulled the whole thing out of my burrito. Visiting from LA, never again San Diego. I'll wait till I get home.

I’ve tried some local burritos in my area and decided to venture a little further this time because I’ve heard good things. I got the California burrito and my boyfriend got the Oaxacalifornia (which is wrapped in a quesadilla!) in the photo you can see the size difference. At first I was hungry and upset his was much bigger- But there’s no need to be!! The size of the California burrito is perfect. And for the oaxacalifornia it makes sense it’s bigger. Perfect sized burritos and the meat is unlike any I’ve had. Delicious good quality! Not to mention their salsa. So so good. If you want a filling burrito worth the money and every bite I recommend coming here. I’ll be trying their #3 location which somehow has a higher rating! This location is small with big flavor. Thank you!

La Perla #2 is the best breakfast burrito in PB, and one of the best I’ve ever had. The tortilla is beautifully chewy, and incredibly flavorful. I would eat just the tortilla alone. The burritos are simple - Eggs, cheese, meat and potatoes. I like to add avocado and sour cream. Their green and red salsas are excellent as well. I love to take out of town visitors here to show them a real burrito experience.

Solid burrito. We got the surf and turf. The shrimp was juicy and tender and the carne asada was delicious.

I've had dozens of Califonia burritos from all over San Diego and this is the easily the best one. Super kind employees, check this place out next time you're in PB.

This was THE BEST Burrito I have ever eaten. Get the California burrito. Also, the Nachos La Perla were amongst the best nachos I've had. What a gem in San Diego!

The cashier Liz was very welcoming and kind. The cooks were loving and smiled at me and waved before making my food which let me know that the would be cooked with love. This is an awesome restaurant.

My taco was very good with a large helping of steak. The service was friendly and I certainly recommend a stop by.

Got a Bean & Cheese Burrito. 3.5 out of 5. Tortilla was really good. Cheese wasn't melted and beans were okay. $7.54 with tax. not including tip. Ordered over the phone and was ready at est. time

First time visiting La Perla #2, a local favorite in Pacific Beach. Called in an order and it was promptly ready when we arrived. The dining room was clean and adequate with a few tables. The drink coolers were filled with a variety of Jarritos, cokes, water and other flavors. The food was tasty and portions were substantial. The staff was friendly and polite, offering salsa, napkins and utensils before we left. I would definitely stop in again for great tasting Mexican food.

Very good food and excellent service! Very clean premises and friendly staff. Seems like most of the customers are loyal regulars.

This is me and my roommate's new favorite place for burritos. We went over there because it's a block from our apartment and we are so glad we did. He gets the carne asada burrito every time and says it's absolute fire AKA delicious. I love a good basic bean and cheese burrito and the cheese is melted perfectly in there as I know some other places you get cold hard cheese in a bean and cheese burrito. The prices are averaged everywhere else. I believe his carne asada burrito was about 12 or 15 dollars and my bean and cheese is about $7. Quick service order at the counter Taco shop. The service is great and get everything out in a timely manner. I will be here many times over. The place does not look fancy as at all as it's a little hole in the wall off of Lamont and Grand but do yourself a favor and come in and get a burrito.

Best carne asada in PB and it's not even close. Al pastor is great too And they also got fantastic salsa.

Delicious California burritos. I have nothing else to say but it met my expectations and I loved the avocado and fries inside. Also they have parking!

Mi corazon. If I had a last meal, this would be it. The California burrito is truly heavenly, and the owner, Gueirmo, couldn't be a better guy. I take all my friends here, and I'm always the stud. 10/10

Ordered the shrimp and fish tacos. It was okay if you are looking for a quick meal. They have a few tables for dine in. There is one restroom and it is for customers only. Person that took our order was very polite, and there was one person in the kitchen cooking. The fish was fried in a batter. I was expecting them to be grilled.

i got the carnitas burrito which was fire! perfectly balanced with a good amount of meat and guac/veggies. it was relatively affordable as well, coming out to $10.99 before tax. the service was very friendly and quick. the storefront is very small and there aren't many places to sit, but i would recommend getting takeout and eating at the beach!

I've been ordering a wet burrito from this Mexican restaurant for a couple of months now, and it has always been delicious. They usually cut it in half and carefully place all the sauces on the side. However, today they poured all the sauces directly on the burrito and didn't cut it in half. When I tried to cut it myself, the tortilla felt rubbery on the bottom. Even though I could've eaten it without the tortilla, I didn't think that was fair. I called the restaurant to complain, and they asked me to come back so they could address the issue. When I arrived, I showed them the rubbery tortilla and explained how wet everything was, especially since I didn't plan to eat the entire burrito at once. Instead of making me a new burrito, the kitchen staff--ALL MEN--displayed an attitude, spoke in Spanish, and the poor guy who was helping me said he could only offer a refund instead of remaking it. Their attitude made me feel sick to my stomach. They didn't take responsibility for their poor job, and they made me feel as though I was wrong to complain. The employee who was helping me seemed pressured to just resolve the situation and leave, likely due to whatever the kitchen staff was saying to him.

I came here to get a side of Spanish rice, and the lady who was cooking the food was having a full meal while preparing the food and didn't bother to stop eating when I made eye contact with her. I was immediately disgusted but I still got the rice and it was extremely dry and flavorless.

Over $5 per taco? Piss off. Those are insane prices. Absolutely ridiculous. A single small taco should not be OVER $5 each pre tax.

They do this thing where they shove a chili relleno up into a perfectly good carne asada burrito. Yes, It is blasphemous. It is also delicious of the highest order. It needs to be considered among this fine city's greatest burritos not called "California Burrito".

Wish I could give it one star but it wouldn't be fair or honest. Just bummed out that my order came out like soup. But the service is great and they have limited seating but aren't too busy which is good. The breakfast chilaquiles were basically soup. Didn't enjoy it at. But luckily my girlfriend ordered a California burrito and it was really good. Fries were crispy. Food was fresh. Will return but not for the chilaquiles.

la Perla is a hole in the wall, savory, flavor filled Mexican food spot in PB. quesadilla with shredded beef was better than the steak California burrito based on beef quality. really delicious quesadilla.

I beem going to the og la Perla for years. Always a little more expensive than surrounding spots but really good. They'll charge for a for chips and that sucks. This is the first time I been since the owner passed. The la Diabla shrimp plate wasn't that good. It was shrimp and pico basically.not the same in my opinion

Surf & turf hands down was fire!!!! Will definitely be back to try everything else on the menu. Under rated hole in the wall spot.

My coworkers recommended this burrito and brought an order back to the office for me so I can't say much for the service or ambiance. The carne asada burrito is packing serious amounts of delicious, tender Carne asada and melted cheese as shown in the picture, that's filled with guacamole, and wrapped with a freshly made tortilla. The green salsa adds a nice heat. I love myself some mariscos, and I'd go in person for my next visit.

We spend a lot of time figuring out where we're going to pick up lunch. A lot. The conversation starts at 9AM and continues on and off for hours; places are suggested with many rejections until we finally come to an agreement. It's sounds a little much, but food is absolutely serious business with us. Anyway, we settled on La Perla Cocina Mexicana, as my friend was going on about their great food. I was initially skeptical, and really, I should've known better; she has a foodie soul and that girl can eat! She picks up a couple of burritos, brings them back, and I slowly realize what all the commotion is about. THE FOODS | Mexican. - Carne Asada Burrito | Filled with guacamole, cheese, tomatoes, and cilantro; two things stood out from this burrito which will haunt my dreams... 1. Tortilla. A little thick, but really soft! I think the tortilla often gets overlooked, but La Perla Cocina Mexicana understood the assignment and pulled through. 2. Carne Asada. Exceptionally flavorful and juicy. The smokiness and charred edges are a thing of beauty here. ORDERING LOGISTICS | My friend ordered from the store. There are food delivery apps where you can order online for delivery or take out - GrubHub, Postmates, and Seamless. WOULD I COME BACK? | Hell yes. It's one of the best burritos I've had!

I ordered a shrimp burrito and added guacamole for takeout and when I got home, all that was in it was three pieces of small shrimp and rice, nothing else - no beans, lettuce, guacamole, sauce, anything. It was dry and nearly flavorless. Over $15 for trash.

The great burrito-off... So, one of my favorite things to get in PB when I come home is a giant burrito that has carneasada, eggs, potatoes, cheese, and double guacamole. Our favorite place closed down, and taco surf was a big fail. (Sorry T.S.) I did some research on Yelp and found two places that I thought might have what I wanted. Los Dos Pedros (which actually has this item on the menu called a California burrito) and La Perla, (where I thought I would have to try and create it but I heard they had great tortillas so why not try). We stopped into la Perla first, an unassuming taco shop nestled by once great, now crap, Linda's donuts, and a liquor store. The guy at the counter looked at me dubiously as I told him I wanted to create my own burrito, but as soon as I started describing it he exclaimed "steak and eggs!" And they quickly threw it together for me. Much to my tasting companions chagrin I made everyone wait to eat till we had both burritos in hand. (Luckily, they had wrapped my heavy ass burrito in foil so that it survived the trek to taco shop#2) we wrote la Perla on the bag, and stopped into los dos, on turquoise, ordered the same thing, (here I just had to add extra guacamole to a cali burrito) and we were off to the beach. My son and I knew right away that the La Perla burrito was our winner. The potatoes were burnished, the guacamole was bright and deep green, the long strips of meat were delicious and oh my, the tortilla. It's everything you want in a burrito tortilla, slightly chewy and stretchy, soft till the last bite. In contrast the los dos burrito felt rushed, the potatoes were cooked but not roasted brown, the guacamole was light green and not to our liking, and the meat was cut so small it felt like it had already been chewed. I STILL can't believe that my 75 year old mother liked this one better, but she swears she did, that the La Perla tasted "off" to her, so we called her nuts, and let her eat that one while we happily and hungrily devoured the la Perla. Both burritos were huge and heavy af, and cost about 14 and some change (18 with tip which I definitely feel is the key to getting a delicious burrito) My son and I are 100% team La Perla. And my mom is 100% team Los Dos. Double guac is the reason they're so expensive, but it's also the key to the most deliciousness. Viva La Perla!

Easiest the best California burrito I've ever had. This is the new location of the original La Perla on Emerald St. Interior is small with a few tables and pretty clean. Menu is very familiar and the burritos are fantastic, stuffed with crispy fries, tender carne asada, salsa, and cheese. Service was nice, the lady mentioned the owner sold the original location on Emerald about 3 months ago so now we've got to come here instead (a bit farther from the water but so worth it!)

Another excellent trip to La Perla #2. This time I got the carne asada nachos to go and I was not disappointed! They were delicious! Only thing that was a slight bummer was that I added jalapeños, hoping they would be grilled or pickled, but they were just fresh and that wasn't really that great of an addition to the dish. As always, staff were friendly and order was ready quickly. Ambiance is no frills.

Delicious burritos! Love their carne asada and bean & cheese burrito. The staff is super nice and accommodating. The salsas are very good as well but I think where La Perla really shines is their tortillas. They're really second to none when it comes to the burrito game. My only complaint is that I often have a hard time getting a hold of them via phone, but aside from that, this place is solid.

The fish tacos are perfectly seasoned, fresh, and bursting with flavor, while the carne asada burrito is a hearty delight with tender meat and bold spices. A must-visit for Mexican food lovers! Great food, very consistent from what I have seen over the past year.

Came from LA to visit San diego area. The reviews made it seem good but the food had no flavor. It was so bland. The rice was dry and beans were stiff. Surf and turf burrito was nothing special. Tortillas definitely old and hard. Carne asada was dry and tasteless. Such a disappointment.

My First time here and it didn't disappoint. It was really good and fresh. Perfect example of a hidden gem, hole in the wall.

Best California burrito I've ever had and the service was fantastic l. Very friendly. Must come here then walk on the beach

The BEST California burrito in California. Hands down! I also love the pollo asada plate, and their fresh salsas are delicious. The owners are the kindest people and so appreciate your business. We loved loved the owner Guillermo and used to go to the other La Perla on Emerald. He passed away in December and now that store is closed. The very nicest man, we will miss him. His family is keeping the other stores going. Order the CA burrito! Delicious!

We've been here so many times and what can I say? Simply the best! Just wish that they still had the location near the beach. I normally get the Addiction Burrito - carne asada, mushrooms, guacamole - so yummy. But this time I tried the Oaxacalifornia burrito. Oh. My. Gosh! That thing is massive and oh so good. Basically it is a quesadilla wrapped around a California burrito. So much cheesy goodness! Their carne asada is nicely spiced and grilled and really makes the difference. This is a very small, clean location in a little strip center with not many parking spaces, but they get lots of foot traffic and so far the parking hasn't been a problem. Go here for the food, not the atmosphere because the inside is pretty basic, but the food is not! The people working there are very nice and the food comes out fairly quickly.

We ordered the California burrito, which had fries and guac with carne asada. It was simply delicious, the seasoning for the carne area was on point. You can pretty much eat the burrito without much sauces needed. The best burrito I've had so far. I loved the charred and soft tortilla, very authentic!

Got a California Burrito for about $12 today, which I think is an amazing deal for the size and quality of meat you get. Service was quick and nice. I was the only one in there around lunch but really enjoyed the food and will definitely go back to try different items.

We called in our order and it was waiting for us when we stopped to pick it up. They were very accommodating to special requests and substitutions in our orders. They man at the front checked us out quickly and we were able to go on our way. When we got to our destination, we opened up our burritos and they were still hot! Everyone had great things to say about our delicious burritos - and a few people at the park where we were at asked us about them. Would come again!

This is one of my top three favorite spots to grab burritos in San Diego. Here are some reasons: 1) Less of a crowd compared to the PB location. 2) Consistently good (unlike Vallarta's) 3) They have an adobada California burrito option (which is to die for) 4) They have something called Oxacalifornia Burrito, which wraps a quesadilla around the entire California burrito Need I say more? Go try it for yourself!

Carne Asada tacos with chips and salsa is yummy. Two is all I ever order and is perfect size portion for one person. Service is also great.

Taquitos burnt to a crisp. Took 2min to chew each bite. Was like jerky. I dont understand the rating at all, which is why we tried it. Worst ive had in years. My girls carne asada was blah too.

I came here on a whim because I was starving; I was visiting SD and staying near by. Omg the burritos here blow the ones in the SF Bay Area away....I got the breakfast burrito (bacon) and the cali burrito, and the cali burrito was amazing. Not greasy at all and so delicious. I really should've come again.... I walked in but you can call ahead. They add a surcharge to credit cards. Don't bother with the lot in front; next to it there's a side lot with way more spots.

great Mexican food! One of the best in PB. The real deal. Priced to please. I love this place!

Probably the best burrito shop in PB. Love that it is walking distance cause the parking lot is small

On family vacation and ordered a (7) adult taco dinner as a catered pick-up. Food was hot and ready on time. We were 10 minutes early and could see them finishing cooking the chicken and carnitas. Came with rice, chips and all the trimmings. Shocked that they included guacamole at no extra charge. Very reasonable pricing.

Food was bland, the service was pretty good. No complaints about the service. I ordered a breakfast burrito and a carne asada burrito both were sad

As indicated by the #2, this is the second location of La Perla Cocina Mexicana which is still in PB but not near the ocean like the original shop. There were a few parking spaces in front, but off to the side of the building complex, there were even more spots dedicated to all the businesses at this corner plaza. The suite was quite small and probably wouldn't be conducive to dining in even during normal times. The menu board was in a corner off to the side of the service counter. It was packed with all the expected items at a local taco joint. I had read some favorable feedback on their California Burrito ($8.95) so that was what I chose. I really liked the way they prepared the carne asada as chunks instead of having it finally chopped. This made the meat juicier in my opinion. The french fries were fresh and crispy inside the burrito. I would have to agree that their rendition of this San Diego classic was one of the better products out there.

Got take out. Surf and turf burrito was incredible even 30 mins later. Will be back whenever we head back to San Diego or Coronado.

Best burritos in San Diego. Hands down. Great breakfast burritos and California burritos, and very friendly employees.

Best California burritos in the world. Unbeatable. Change my mind. No words necessary.

Ive been waiting for my cheese quesadilla for 20 Minutes and im the only person here. They just simply dont give a fuck

Always loved this place but i just ordered 2 california burritos and came home just to realize they gave us carne asada burritos. So dissapointed..

I've been going to La Perla for years now and they're just as good now as when I first discovered them!! They're Cali Surf and Cali burritos are the best in Pacific Beach hands down!! If you're ever in the area be sure to stop in!