La Perlita Mexican Food
La Perlita Mexican Food is a Palm Springs, California, restaurant rooted in Guadalajara cooking, known for tilapia tacos, Camarones a La Perlita and salsas made fresh daily.
Overview
La Perlita Mexican Food is located at 901 Crossley Road in Palm Springs, away from the downtown resort strip. Locale Magazine describes its cooking as rooted in the traditions of Guadalajara, Jalisco, with salsas made fresh every day and owners who are often on site.
The magazine recommends the Camarones a La Perlita, tilapia tacos, chiles rellenos, enchiladas and campechana, a mixed seafood cocktail.
Notes
Sources do not name the owners or give a founding date. Locale Magazine included it in its 2026 list of the 20 best restaurants in Greater Palm Springs for tacos and tequila. Its tilapia tacos represent the seafood side of a menu that also covers enchiladas and chiles rellenos, and the daily salsas are a point of pride.
Reviews
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- "The 20 Best Restaurants in Greater Palm Springs for Tacos and Tequila". Locale Magazine. Retrieved 2026-10-10.