Mercado La Perla

Very good food, very fast. It's a Mexican grocery store with a small eatery, all speak Spanish, its amazing. I had the Steak burrito smothered for lunch, huge portion, definitely coming back...

Fantastic food. I recommend the chicken flautas and al pastor burrito. Their al pastor meat is flavored well with pineapple and the meat sits side-by-side with grilled pineapple chunks in any entree you order. Really great-tasting stuff! The chicken flautas were perfectly crispy and filled with high-quality white meat chicken. They paired with a green avocado salsa perfectly. They offer a substantial toppings bar that has everything you need for everything you order. The store has a Mexican candy section that my kids look forward to visiting when we’re here from Chicago. And I have to say, we have a lot of Mexican restaurants to choose from in Chicago but we still rate this one in Silverthorne as one of the best. We tried cinnamon sugar cookies and Neopolitan flan while we were here this time and they were both so good that we’re going back just to get more of those! The food may take a while to prepare and a family’s meal comes out as it’s ready, not for the whole family together, so be prepared that you serve yourself inside, clean up your table, and grab your food as it’s called out at the counter.

Such a hole in the wall place to get some Mexican street food. The beef tongue taco is the best of the best - the meat is tender and not gamey at all. There is also an self-service sauce/garnish/salsa bar, where you can get all the side toppings:) They also serve some birria and menudo. This is place is a truly hidden gem.

Amazing tacos. Had the barbacoa, carne asada and beef tongue. The beef tongue was so tender and absolutely delicious. The choice in salsas were unreal as well. Great hole in the wall spot.

Birria tacos with consomé (the soup) for the win!! Soo tasty! I watched them make the corn tortillas in front of me - maybe best tortillas I’ve had. Awesome little local spot serving no frills Mexican fare and so reasonably priced !

We had the quesa Birria and the enchiladas verdes and they were outstanding! There was also a really yummy station full of homemade hot sauce and salsas! Wonderful. Can’t wait to come back :)

The most authentic Mexican food I’ve found in Colorado! This place is the beez kneez! Super affordable and extremely delicious! The lengua tacos are incredible. They have an awesome salsa and toppings bar with all spice level salsas and topping you need. It is also apart of a Mercado, so anything that you can order, you can buy and make yourself. This place slaps!

Looked this place up while I was in the area searching for some of the best tacos. I ended up going with the pastor, barbacoa and Carne asada. This is as good as anywhere to grab some authentic tasting tacos. I was a big fan of the salsa bar where you added your own onion and cilantro plus any of the multiple salsas and sauces they had available. This place is definitely worth a stop. They had every table filled with construction workers on their break when I stopped in. Always a good sign when tables are full.

This place is awesome. Half grocery store, half restaurant and they both offer some great authentic Mexican items. Lets start off with the food. You head to the back counter where you place your food order, and then you can head over to a table to sit and wait for the food to be ready. Once its ready, you head up to the counter to collect your food. The restaurant portion is real cute. They have some colorful tables and chairs which give it a nice Mexico vibe. Once you get your food, you can head over to the salsa bar and add all the additional toppings your heart desires. They have all kinds of sauces from spicy to mild and even have jalapenos and sliced radishes. I got an asada taco and a barbacoa taco and they were both delicious. But my favorite was the barbacoa. It had so much flavor and it was so juicy. I also got an horchata and it was perfect. One of the best I've had! The grocery side itself offers a huge variety of goodies you can find in Mexico including candy which is always what I look for!

A truly authentic Mexican place. It's half market where I found a lot of Mexican products where I can't find in regular stores and only find in Mexico. Just that is a plus. The other half of the place is the restaurant. It's more like a small cafe which delivers authentic vibes but very humble. Food was amazing. We had their tacos and I had the burrito which was huge and packed with beef, rice, beans and guacamole. I had it with the loaded sauce on top. So basically you order your food and pick up once you're called. We tried their horchata and it was so delicious. Just the right touch of sweetness. Definitely a hidden gem but remember I rated this for their food and service. This is a humble authentic place.

This duel threat of Mexican grocery store and restaurant is superb! Partner and I came in around dinner time and were met with a small line to order our food. The staff are very polite and welcoming while taking your order and delivering food to your table. The laid back casual nature of the interior may not be everyone's jam but the food is stellar! Can't recommend the asada tacos enough, the rice was delicious beans were okay! Definitely a nice hidden little gem of a spot

When a friend recommends a local spot for tacos, I have to check it out. And I couldn't have asked for a better recommendation for tacos that hit the spot! This taco joint is legit--you order at a counter on one side, get your salsa bar fixings, and sit in the very colorful seating area while you wait for them to call out your order! While you wait (it's only a short wait!), you can look around the store area--so many goodies, produce, and meat offerings for you to take your pick from! My favorites are the carne asada and shredded beef tacos--you have the option of corn or flour tortillas (both look bomb!), and then you get to dress them up with anything you'd want from the salsa bar. I didn't get any dessert (so many regrets!), but there are a ton of desserts in the refrigerator in the seating area--flan and chocoflan looked amazing! Overall, what a great spot to check out when you're near Silverthorne!

The food is INCREDIBLE and the sweetest humans work here!! I ordered their Carne Asada SMOTHERED burrito... wouldn't be my typical order at a Mexican Restaurant but i will dream about this burrito daily until I get it again. I was craving tortilla chips to pair with it, and they don't typically serve them but the sweet man made them fresh just for us 10/10 service + food

Solid food and seems very authentic which was super surprising for the area. Cashier didn't speak english which was fine. I should have brought more cash for this place. The tacos were solid and very filling. The sauce bar is great. It is quite hot inside but there's outside seating. The loaded burrito was a little much and was huge.

I am a big fan of finding solid food located in Ski towns where it usually is difficult to fan affordable and delicious food. Carniceria La Perla looked to be well liked by the Silverthorne community, so we decided to stop by on our way out of the mountains on a Sunday around noon. There aren't many spots immediately outside the restaurant as it was full when we arrived, but fortunately there are more spots in the nearby shopping area very close that are about a 2-3 minute walk away. The ambiance of the restaurant is exactly what I am looking for when I go to a small Mexican market/eatery - authentic food, music, and decorations throughout the entire restaurant. It feels like you are stepping into a small mom and pop store in Mexico to enjoy some delicious food. I got a couple of tacos, ranging from carne asada, barbacoa, and lengua. For each, taco they do pile the meat on as you can see in the photo, and you can try many different flavors before going back up and ordering more. They also have an extensive sauce bar that you can top your food with - though be warned if you can't handle spice, some of the sauces really do pack a punch in terms of heat! I think my favorite out of the meat options was the barbacoa - really moist, hearty, and comforting to eat on a cold day. I would say in terms of ranking Carniceria La Perla to other local restaurants, you can't get more authentic and tasty food in a mountain ski town. It does lean more pricey (you'll probably spend at least $15 - $20 for a meal here) compared to tacos I've had at other similar establishments, but I understand that they need to charge what they charge to make a living here in expensive Silverthorne. I would definitely come back in the future to try the other options they have to offer!

Moved here from NYC. Hard to find good food in the county. This place deserves all the stars for real. "The best Mexican Food in Summit County" been coming here for six years. Worth the drive from Breckenridge. Never a disappointment.

Such a great Mexican restaurant! Been here twice and both times haven't let me down. Got the carne asada smothered burrito this time and loved the steak in this! I love the salsa bar here - they have salsa for everyone! Their pickled onions and jalapeños were my favorite. This restaurant is attached to a market where you can go shopping for hispanic ingredients, snacks, and pastries. Got flan on my way out and it didn't disappoint! Cannot recommend this place enough if you're in the area or heading back from the slopes!

A real hole in the wall. Spanish is not required but will certainly help if you have any questions. It was fast, filling, reasonably priced, and delicious. The salsa bar was a nice touch.

Delicious authentic Mexican food. Great value. Right off I70. Stopped in for lunch had carne asada tacos.

Authentic. Delicious. Quick. We were passing through and wanted some good Mexican food. It's a half grocery store, half restaurant. Everyone is super nice. 10/10 I will definitely be back.

I thought I was in Mexico. The restaurant/grocery store is a hole-in the-wall. It's a little dirty. Isles are stuffed with random food items. Pinatas are hanging from the walls. There are piles of Mexican candies cluttering the counters. The guy in line in front of me ordered 10 dozen corn tortillas and told me it was "durante la semana." But... The food is authentic and outstanding. The staff are very friendly. Its noisy, busy, and a bit chaotic with ten people behind a quasi butcher counter taking orders, cleaning, prepping, and cooking. It's the best Mexican "taco shop" food I've had in Colorado. I highly recommend stopping in for a bite and the experience.

Authentic Mexican flavor in Silverthorne. 1/2 restaurant 1/2 grocery store. Haven't have such good taco or burrito since LA. Tacos asado, pork and lengua were great. Asado burrito was good and massive. Props to the salsa station. We were the only non Mexicans here, and Spanish is the language here. This is the type of food I enjoy, my dinner mate was very impressed. Support your local small businesses!

Little restaurant inside a mercado in north Silverthorne. Cafeteria style. Ambiance is cute but exit door near the tables is a bit frigid. Went in wanting a smothered burrito but couldn't resist the carnitas taco special (4 tacos for $12). Got a generous heaping of pork on a double layer of fresh corn tortillas with a quarter lime. Pork was a bit dry imho. Real hit is the salsa bar. 5 salsas, cucumber, radish, raw and pickled onions, roasted jalapeño. Was able to season up the tacos to my liking. Will go back for the smothered burrito. FYI - no alcohol service but a collection of Mexican sodas and a soda fountain.

I feel at home here. That is my Texas home, Houston. I am reminded of early places like Fiesta on North Shepherd, Airline foodie joints and Ninfa's on Navigation. All with the vibe of authentic Tex-mex and a smile. Gringos get the up and down look, but I so not blame them. My heart breaks with the lose of many.

Truly authentic Mexican food! Highly recommend the tacos, specifically the Barbacoa and steak! Salsa bar is available with different levels of spice, and vegetables. Staff was very friendly and food was made fast! Everything was warm and flavorful. When you're done eating, you can walk to the other side and embrace a little bit of Mexico, shop for your favorite Mexican cooking items and treats/ candy! Highly recommend!

I loved this place! My steak burrito was perfect. It's a very small area and connected to a Mexican market which was very cool. It was very authentic and I enjoyed that. You go up to the register to order and then they call out your order when it's ready. The man at the front answered all my questions and was happy to do so. If I'm ever back in the area I will most definitely be back!!

The restaurant is a Mexican market so it doesn't look like what you might expect. However, the breakfast burritos and medium salsa is quite possibly the best I've ever had. Order for pickup if you can. It does take a minute to make your fresh burrito.

This is like you are in Mexico. As authentic as it can be. The restaurant is inside the market. Don't be fooled by the look of the establishment. We had street tacos with carnitas and carne asada. Real deal here. The price is reasonable and the staff is cool, too.

ALWAYS delicious! We stumbled across this little gem years ago and it's still our FAV place for a meal when we come to Silverthorne. The Service is fast and the staff is friendly and helpful. They have places to sit inside and outside, it's also a store, a one stop shop!

The food was overpriced and below par. Service was ok. But this food should not be worth so much. Food seems to be made with no care at all. And the dining area is a hastle to navigate. You look to your right or left and it feels like you are sitting with the table right next to you.

A food and service and casual atmosphere is always a hit. We have never had anything that was less than delicious. Everyone is so nice there as well. Too bad they don't have a beer license.

Possibly the best tacos I've had in 14 years in Colorado. It's amazing to see a little spot in Silverthorne beat out most of the tacos in Denver. Also the salsa bar is excellent. And, come on Sat/Sun for Menudo.

First time trying this place and it did not disappoint. I ordered the carne asada burrito which comes with rice, beans, cheese, and green chili verde salsa on top. We also ordered the chicken and beef flautas which came with rice and beans, super crispy and made fresh. Everything was extremely flavorful and delicious. Must try!

Just moved to Frisco and have been desperately seeking out good Mexican food. Wow did we hit the nail on the head with La Perla. I'm a San Diego born kid and have indulged in Mexican Food all over the country from Southern CA to NYC for my entire life, always in search of the next best torta or al pastor taco. And La Perla holds up to any of the hole in the wall Mexican joints in California. We ordered the barbacoa burrito, carne asada tacos, and chicken floutas. Barbacoa burrito was great (and huge). The meat was shredded and super moist. Beans were well spiced. The carne asada tacos were really good. They were street taco style served on two corn tortillas with cilantro and onion. They were absolutely loaded with meat and it was tender and not overcooked. The floutas were solid as well. Nice and crunchy covered in melted cheese with side of rice and beans. They could have been a little more spiced so probably would go with something else next time. But overall still good. The salsas were also good. We got the verde, the guac, the smoked, and the orange. I don't know what the orange was but it was spicy AF. Guessing habanero. Highly recommend it. Being that its a pandemic I didn't really want to loiter around inside but from the short glance I did get this place has a really solid selection of Mexican products in the little mercado section. I saw packs of tostadas and a cooler of drinks and a whole section of chili mango candy and de la rosa and chamoy and the likes. And there were some prepared food. Will definitely be back next time I'm getting ingredients for chicken mole or some other cooking I plan to do. Overall really good and authentic CA/Tijuana style Mexican food. Will most definitely be our new go to spot.

Very cool place - a must try if you like authentic Mexican, Latin American food. I went a little crazy and ordered a steak burrito, which was huge along with a shredded beef taco and a stuff poblano pepper.... Yes, it was a big meal and there was a to-go box where I stashed a future snack. Then there's the Mercado (store), full of all kinds of goodies; steaks, fish, spices, drinks, candy and my favorite... a row of hot sauces in all levels of heat. It doesn't look like much, but the crowd of diners will tell you that you've come to the right place for a meal. Oh yeah, and you can brush up on your Spanish if it's a bit rusty.

Service was quick, which was great. Food itself though was pretty average. Not bad, just nothing great either. I wish the food just had a bit more taste to it and I would've loved to give this 4 stars. But it was just very average, and could really just taste oily meat for the most part. Good for a quick meal but nothing too unique that I'd want to dedicate a trip to come back.

This place is legit. I grew up in California and these rival the best tacos there. And it's an amazing deal, especially for the area. I got 4 tacos and it was $13 including tip. I had to ask twice if he got my order for 4 and they were all there! I got the carne asada, lengua, carnitas and tripas- he asked if I wanted it medium or extra crispy?! I've never been offered an option, I went for extra crispy. This was just delicious- lengua was so tender, carne asada was cooked well, carnitas were just the right blend of crispy and fat. Added bonus was the salsa bar! I'm coming back tomorrow.

Delicious Mexican food and served hot! The salsa bar was a hit for us! This market reminded me so much of San Antonio style Tex Mex and the service was amazing!

The carne asada is sooooo good. We ordered 5 of those tacos (based on Yelp reviews- thank you!) and then one chicken taco for our little, because she typically doesn't like beef tacos. Well, let me tell you, we were all fighting over the carne asada. Our little ate TWO carne asada tacos and wouldn't touch the chicken! (The chicken was good, but the carne asada was just incredible!) This place also has a salsa bar with lots of options. I was super happy about that because I love to try a variety of salsas. It also had onions, cilantro, etc. I think it was $2.50 per taco and they're very generous with the filling! We will definitely come back to this unassuming taco place in Silverthorne.

Today we came in for our favorite giant bowls of beef soup (caldo de res) respectfully sorry if spelling is wrong. So we each ordered the soup which we know from many previous bowls ordered here that we cannot possibly eat all of it in 1 sitting. I spotted these giant deep fried, batter covered items in the case. My eyes popped out of my head & I asked the cashier what they were, well Hello "Chile Rellenos." I immediately ordered 1. Our soups came out steamy & delicious, we couldn't stop raving about them as we slurped away. Then the most rich looking giant Chile rellenos was served topped with copious amount of shredded cheese & crema looking sauce generously covered the entire surface area. I thought that looks too rich and full of dairy there's no way I can have more than a couple of "eat to know" bites. Uh dead wrong, we started attacking it with zeal & completely forsaken our beloved caldo de res, until we devoured it and the plate was clean. Wowza that's good. The green chili was stuff with gooey cheese and the combination & proportions create the most delicious morsels. We could barely eat the soups & but they will make a most excellent lunch tomorrow. Please do not put more Chile rellenos in the case next time I come in. I really shouldn't eat such decadent foods. La Perla I love you guys.

Amazing Mexican food; don't be shy by the looks of the place. Very authentic Mexican food; I always let them decide which meal I get; I never pick and everytime it's something different and amazing delicious!

Excellent tacos and a great atmosphere. The Market has great selection of fruits and spices. The food was authentic and very flavorful.

This is the real deal. Super tasty and a TON of food for the money. I had the cheese enchiladas that were not at all greasy and my son had the biggest steak burrito I've ever seen. The salsa bar is excellent. Hidden gem in Silverthorne!

Absolutely amazing tacos. I probably best in colorado. Be careful for the orange sauce. It's dangerously spicy.

What a hidden gem this place is! I would've never expected to have some of the best Mexican food of my life in Silverthorne out of all places, but you'd be surprised by this place. Don't let the looks deceive you - this is truly some of the best Mexican food I've been able to find in CO and you will not regret your visit. And let's not forget the cherry on top - which is their incredible salsa bar! They have a wide variety of salsas to choose from and even some roasted jalapeños as well. Additionally, after your done stuffing yourself with whatever your heart desires, you can go ahead and shop around the market for some yummy treats and desserts. Moral of the story: If you're ever in the area this place is a must try!

The food was amazing. The employees were great and looked like they were working hard and having fun. Will definitely go back. Highly recommend!

La Perla provides quick and incredibly delicious Mexican food. Today I had 1 lengua and 1 barbacoa taco on corn. The lengua was so tender and delicious. The barbacoa was juicy and flavorful. Fresh, hot and fast. It can't be beat.

The food is so good! And it's affordable! I got the barria today and it was good and I usually got for the taquitos. They also have some bomb horchata

Great chili, both red and green. Delicious food. Tastes fresh. Decent horchata, not the best I've had but was still good. Kind staff! Great find for our weekend trip to SilverThorne!

La Perla has the best Mexican food in Summit County. Yum, Yum, Yum. We eat barbacoa, beans and rice - buy their Avocados and flour tortillas from the grocery side of the establishment We take these items home and eat authentic Mexican Food!!! Nothing else in Summit County comes close!!! My personal wish list - get a liquor license so they could serve cold beers and margaritas

This place is a MUST and probably the BEST Mexican food I've had in Summit County! It's such a little quaint market with restaurant on the side. The food is LEGIT Mexican comida prepared by a bunch of sweet mommas with love! The tastes are awesome! Wife had street tacos and yummy!! I had the red enchiladas and it was huge with rice,beans, salad and they even have a taco bar! Mexican TV with music makes you feel like you're really south of the border! This is our pit stop every time we're in the mountains!! LA COMIDA ESTA MUY RICO!!!

Wowwww soo good. Literally must have said this 20 times while eating their carnitas burrito and elote. The restaurant has a little grocery store attached which was great as well. Plenty of seating inside and outside. Everything seems to be made right there and authentic. Much better than some Mexican spots I've tried in Denver for sure. The burritos were huge and well priced. Staff is friendly and definitely corrected my Spanish for me

Yo. Amazing. Highly recommend after a long day of shredding gnar. GO. You'll want to go back. I crave it.

We love this spot. As many of the other reviewers have mentioned, it's an authentic carniceria. Stop by for lunch and go through their tiny grocery store. They carry products like Galletas Marias that I can't find other places and the workers are so friendly and helpful. I tend to stick to bean tostadas for lunch but they are well done. I ordered guacamole and watched them make it fresh for me. My husband has ordered shredded beef burritos and the al pastor and both have been exceptionally generous and well liked. I've also bought carne asada from them to grill at home and it was terrific. They will sell anything on their menu in quantity so that you can dine in. Lots of hard to find Mexican candies like tamarindo con chile if you like that sort of thing. It's a good walk from where I am staying so I earn my tostada every time and I'll be back.

Great place. Nice short walk from our Target shopping...food was beyond incredible. Be ready to use your skills in Español....they'll be needed lol. Don't pass on this chance.

My son and I visited Carniceria La Perla on a recent visit to Colorado. The food was fabulous and it was very fairly priced. Highly recommend!

La Perla is everything you want in an authentic taco joint. The best tacos I've ever had in the county at nearly half the price of some of the boujier establishments. Their carnitas just melt in your mouth, the beef shank soup is exactly what you want for comfort food, and they have a fabulous variety of sauces to choose from. I will be back again and again and again.