Las Perlas
Bar · Convention Center District
405 E 7th St, Austin, TX 78701
Highlights
Extensive mezcal selection, craft cocktails, and delicious tacos.
Extensive mezcal selection, craft cocktails, and delicious tacos.
"La Perla is tiny. The menu is mostly focused on beer, and you'll likely see Armodelos on 75% of the tables—the signature michelada they've been serving for over 30 years. Don’t treat the lack of cocktails as a deterrent. If anything, it’s a reason to come back on any of the seven nights a week that La Perla is open. This is one of the few spots on East 6th with a dedicated parking lot—but if there’s one universal truth, it’s that you will be towed if you leave your car at La Perla to go barhopping. Treat that as an excuse to stick around and order another round." - nicolai mccrary
"Not to be confused with Las Perlas (which also makes a stellar michelada), La Perla Bar is a tiny, beloved bar on East 6th that has no shortage of character. Specialties here include the Armodelos — a pared-down version of a michelada served in a Modelo can for $4, which can be enjoyed over a game of pool. Tip: Bartenders will only partially open the can before topping it with lime juice, salt, and Tabasco, so be sure to open the tab fully before drinking to get a well-rounded sip." - Reese Oxner
"Bachelor parties don’t need a theme. Texas tuxedos are played out, the 1998 Dream Team is dated, and Austin just doesn’t have the right weather for 10 guys dressed as Harry Potter. But if you feel strongly about a unifying idea, make it mezcal and start at Las Perlas. They have a huge selection, as well as tequila and plenty of beers for your friend who says that “mezcal tastes like bandaids.” And if you need something else to convince people to come here, Asador Tacos is located in the back with grilled tacos that will have you asking for extra tortillas to shove into your pockets for later." - adele hazan, raphael brion, nicolai mccrary
"Sharing a space with downtown sibling whiskey bar Seven Grand, Las Perlas focuses on agave spirits with a list of over 400 different types, available to enjoy on their own or within cocktails. Grab a bar snack, a mezcal cocktail, or a beer in the intimate bar space abundantly decorated with paintings of agave plants. There are indoor and outdoor dine-in areas." - Clara Wang
"A mezcalería that opened in 2017 and is frequently cited among the venues that contributed to Austin's growing appreciation for mezcal." - Clara Wang
