La Perla Mexicana

This is not the first time come to this place but it will be the first time to write about it. The food is delicious, I usually order sopes and my son echiladas. We devoured the food all the time i go there. The food is cheap and the staff very friendly. I recommend it.

One of the few places on 149^th that the fear of ecoli doesn’t exist. Homemade quality food that’s fine but I’ve had better Mexican food. Wait time can be lengthy so for pickup orders definitely call ahead 20 mins in advance of the time you are ready to pick up. Large portions and solid food for your $. If you need a place to go to eat and you’re in the area check it out.

Love their food! Who ever cooks here OMg is the best… cant say i only like one food will recommend alway… one thing is the waitresses cn be a lil rude most of the tine but the food is really good

I seriously love coming here! I come here on a daily basis and enjoy the Mexican food that they provide here. If your in the area and want to go to a restaurant with good food I definitely recommend this place! My favorite thing to eat here is their tacos & tostadas.

Really, really good… but service really, really SUCKS!
One girl should not be waiting tables and taking phone orders during the lunch rush… cmon! Get the girl help!
As for the food, be prepared to wait a minimum of 20mins for you to get your order. Is it worth the wait? Yes, it is worth the damn wait. Food is scrumptious. Really, really good.
Now hire some help for that poor girl.

Authentic Mexican food in the boogie down Bronx. It’s very tasty. I ordered the shrimp burrito and a chicken taco.

Just want to say that there are new prices on the food at this place! Whatever other menus you see on other sites are incorrect. I will get the menu and take pics of it so that the updated menu is available.
It’s delicious authentic Mexican food!

A true gem in the Bronx. They have AUTHENTIC Mexican food that’s just amazing. Their quesadillas are amazing and always hit the spot. Unfortunately they only take cash and the place is kind of small. The food can take a few but it all worth the wait. I love this place!

The service is extremely slow and if you order a delivery be prepared to wait a while for your food but the food is great. Their burritos are amazing, the tacos are yummy, the tostadas are good and the quesadillas come with rice and salad on the side so the portions are huge. They also give you homemade green sauce on the side which is the best green sauce I’ve ever had, I’m addicted!

This gets an extra star just because it’s next to impossible to find decent food in this area, unless you’re into mcdonalds. Really good guacamole — they will make it spicy if you ask for it. very cute, unpretentious place with a mom-​and-​pop feel to it. as other reviewers said already — service is super slow, so be prepared to wait. definitely recommended if you’re in this neck of the woods.

I’ve been eating here for over 5 yrs. the food is amazing!!! But don’t go there if you’re famished because the service is a bit slow. Other than that the food is delicious.

I’ve been coming here since I was a child, it’s right around Lincoln hospital so I usually stopped by after an appointment. The food is always amazing and on point. The service tends to be slightly slow but that because this place is constantly busy. Regardless I will continue to come here.

Best Mexican restaurant thus far! The food is like crack! Very authentic– mom’s comfort food type of cuisine. I strongly recommend their chicken quesdilla and their pollo al salsa verde. Yummy!!! Love love love this place!

Some of the best burritos that I’ve ever had. The tortilla is crispy which makes it different from most burritos. I also love the sauces, the hot sauce is the right amount of spice without drowning out the flavor and the other sauce has a garlicky flavor that’s fantastic, although it stays with you all day.
The burrito is also large, it’s a solid meal but not too huge to take away from the burrito. I prefer the steak (which is the same as the beef) but the chicken is good too.
The price is right, the burrito is about 6.50 which is prefect for a meal. At another restaurant the same meal could be $ 10-​$ 12 easily.
The actual restaurant is very basic, but what do you want? It’s essentially a take out place.
The staff are very friendly and helpful despite being constantly busy. It’s also open fairly late into the night closing at 11 I think.
Would definitely recommend this for lunch or an informal dinner. Especially with the limited options in the area

A humble place with delicious Mexican food, friendly service and great prices. You must try the agua fresca if you go, it was excellent.

This is good food cheap. Don’t eat if you need to stay awake, because post-​prandial naps may be in your future.
Lots of options.
I recommend the steak burrito. Excellent on its own, but the pepper sauce sends it through the roof.
The burritos are BIG and messy. But completely worth it.
Consider picking up a Jamaica — known to Jamaicans as Sorrel, and to botanists as hibiscus tea (small is usually sufficient). While the absence of ginger (and rum) is disappointing to the palate, it is refreshing and tangy.
Negatives. Like most non-​chain establishments in this part of the south Bronx, cash is king and plastic is a red-​headed stepchild. There are ATMs nearby, but why risk it?
They are slow. But then again, good food takes time, and it is worth the wait
Most of the staff have trouble with English. Don’t be surprised if you get handed off to the expert to complete your order, and try not to be in a rush. You will likely repeat your order slowly.
Try this place. You won’t regret it

If one were to be a vegetarian, and find themselves in this neighborhood, this would be a good place to turn to.
I strongly suggest ordering a vegetarian torta. the torta comes on thick bread, with mayaonaise, cheese, avocado, beans, jalapenos, and lettuce. Its delicious. And messy. my favorite sandwich in the neighborhood.
the staff here are friendly, but service can be a little slow at times. on a side note, i have heard of people getting a little sick from the food here. watch out for the steak tacos.

Very Slow Service. But food is so tasty!
Best food in area
Domo Arigato
KS.

This is the go to spot for hungry residents on call at Lincoln. Great tacos, burritos and enchiladas. Only problem is that 80% of the staff does not speak English getting a delivery order right can be problematic. The food is great, great tacos and enchiladas rock. Appetizer wise, the chips with avocados, tomatoes, cheese and crema is the best. The meal is not complete until you get the Coca Cola from Mexico made with cane sugar.

The only place I like to eat at in this neighborhood! Great mexican food! Which is saying a lot especially since I have high standards for my mexican food being from Los Angeles and all. I LOVE their carne asada tacos. Made to perfection with yummy salsa sauces– one spicey tomatillo sauce and another guacamole type sauce. So far the best mexican I have had in New York!
Apparently they also have a great vegetarian burrito with avocado, rice and beans. The vegetarian I know swears by them. But beware the burritos are huge but cheap $ 5.25 each.
Décor is very mexican with the typical mexican fabric as curtains and a juke box that plays mariachi music: p Small tables.
Come for excellent, cheap, authentic mexican food! Highly recommended!