La Perla Tapatía Mexican Restaurant
2060 S Bay St, Eustis
(352) 602-4460
Customers' Favorites
Birria Tacos and Fish Taco
Chili Relleno Tamale Taco
Chicken Al Guajillo
California Burrito
Chicken Quesadilla
Enchiladas Moleras
Enchiladas & Taco
Enchiladas Verdes
Guacamole Fresco
Chips and Salsa
Appetizers
Street Style Corn
Elotes callejeros. Mexican style. Roasted corn, Cotija cheese, sour cream, mayonnaise, tajín and cilantro. Maíz asado, queso cotija, crema acida, mayonesa, tajín y cilantro.
Fresh Guacamole
Guacamole fresco. Fresh avocado, onions, cilantro, tomatoes, jalapeno, and lime. Aguacate fresco, cebolla, cilantro, tomate, jalapeno y lima.
Town Quesas
Los dorados. Quesas del pueblo. 2 homemade cheese or shredded chicken quesadillas. Served with lettuce, sour cream, tomato and Cotija cheese. 2 quesadillas caseras de queso o pollo desmenuzado. Servidas con lechuga, crema acida, tomate y queso Cotija.
The Golden Brown
Los dorados. 3 fried taquitos filled with chicken, lettuce and green tomatillo salsa. Served with sour cream, Cotija cheese and guacamole. 3 taquitos fritos rellenos de pollo, lechuga y salsa de tomatillo verde. Acompanados de crema acida, queso Cotija y guacamole.
Uyuyuy Tacos
Tacos el uyuyuy. Corn tortilla, whole jalapeno, stuffed with chihuahua cheese and pink salsa, wrapped in bacon. Tortilla de maiz, jalapeno entero, relleno de queso chihuahua y salsa rosa, envuelto en tocino.
The Skinny
El delgado. Fresh avocado, grilled chicken or shrimp stuffed with pico, sour cream and Cotija cheese. Aguacate fresco, pollo a la parrilla o camarones rellenos de pico, crema acida y queso Cotija.
The King
El rey. Melted chihuahua cheese, chorizo and poblano pepper. Served with corn or flour tortillas, sour cream, guacamole and pico de gallo. Queso chihuahua fundido, chorizo y chile poblano. Servido con tortillas de maiz o harina, crema acida, guacamole y pico de gallo.
Perrones Shrimps
Camarones perrones. Spicy shrimp on a homemade tree chili and guajillo salsa. Camarones picantes sobre un chile de arbol casero y salsa de guajillo.
Tostaditas
3 chorizos or pork mini tostadas with tomatoes, refried beans, onions, cheese and sour cream. 3 mini tostadas de chorizos o carnitas con tomate, frijoles refritos, cebolla, queso y crema acida.
Octopus Tostada
Tostada de pulpo. Cucumber, tomato, avocado, cilantro carrot, and lime. Pepino, tomate, aguacate, zanahoria, cilantro y lima.
Ranchero Style Guacamole
Guacamole ranchero. Fresh guacamole with lime and crispy pork rind. Guacamole fresco con lima y chicharron.
Soups and Salads
Tortilla Soup
Sopa de tortilla. Comes with shredded chicken, avocado, Mexican rice, special guajillo salsa. Crunchy tortilla strips. Viene con pollo desmenuzado, aguacate, arroz Mexicano y salsa especial de guajillo. Tiras de tortilla crujiente.
The Gringa Bowl
Tazon la gringa. Black beans, lettuce, poblano rice, pico de gallo, guacamole, sour cream and Cotija cheese. Frijoles negros, lechuga, arroz poblano, pico de gallo, guacamole, crema acida y queso Cotija.
Salmon Salad
Ensalada de salmon. Salmon, green mix, prunes, cucumber, tortilla strips and strawberries. With strawberry dressing. Salmon, mezcla verde, ciruelas, pepino, tiras de tortilla y fresas. Con aderezo de fresa.
Chapala Salad
Ensalada chapala. Romaine lettuce, red onion, pineapple, grilled mushroom, tajin, pineapple dressing. Lechuga romana, cebolla roja, pina, champinon a la plancha, tajin, aderezo de pina.
Levanta Muertos Sopa
Spicy tree chili shrimp soup with corn and carrots. Sopa de camarones con chile de arbol, maíz y zanahorias.
The Chicken Coop Salad
Ensalada el pollero. Grilled chicken, grilled broccoli, lettuce, carrot, prunes, Cotija cheese and mango dressing. Pollo a la parrilla, brocoli a la parrilla, lechuga, zanahoria, ciruelas pasas, queso cotija y aderezo de mango.
Dips
Cheese Dip
Ground Beef Dip
Aderezo de carne molida.
Guacamole Dip
Aderezo de guacamole.
Bean Dip
Aderezo de frijoles.
Shrimp Dip
Aderezo de camaron.
Enchiladas and Burritos
Burrito California
Grilled chicken or grilled steak burrito filled with Mexican rice, refried beans, guacamole, sour cream, pico de gallo and cheese dip. Burrito de pollo a la parrilla o de bistec a la parrilla relleno de arroz Mexicano, frijoles refritos, guacamole, crema acida, pico de gallo y aderezo de queso.
Birria Burrito
Burrito de birria. Birria burrito with Mexican rice, black beans, romaine lettuce, red onion, cilantro, and sour cream. Burrito de birria con arroz Mexicano, frijoles negros, lechuga romana, cebolla roja, cilantro y crema acida.
Green Enchiladas
Enchiladas verdes. Shredded chicken enchiladas, green, tomatillo salsa, sour cream, Cotija, cheese, and Mexican rice. Enchiladas de pollo desmenuzado, verde, salsa de tomatillo, crema acida, Cotija, queso y arroz Mexicano.
Burrito El Mamalon
Pork, chorizo, or shrimp burrito filled with poblano rice, black beans, roasted tomato sauce, grilled peppers, cheese dip, and grilled onions. Burrito de cerdo, chorizo o camaron relleno de arroz poblano, frijoles negros, salsa de tomate asado, pimientos asados, salsa de queso y cebolla asada.
Enchiladas Moleras
Shredded chicken enchiladas, authentic mole salsa, red onion and Mexican rice. Enchiladas de pollo desmenuzado, autentica salsa de mole, cebolla roja y arroz Mexicano.
Chimichangas and Quesadillas
The Tapatio Club
El garrote tapatio. Chimichanga. A crispy flour tortilla. Filled with your choice of shredded chicken or ground beef. Topped with cheese dip and it is served with Mexican rice and guacamole salad. Chimichanga. Una tortilla de harina crujiente. Rellena con su elección de pollo desmenuzado o carne molida. Cubierto con salsa de queso y se sirve con arroz Mexicano y ensalada de guacamole.
Quesadilla Fajita
Cheese, grilled onions, grilled peppers, grilled tomatoes, Mexican rice, guacamole, pico, and sour cream. Queso, cebollas asadas, pimientos asados, tomates asados, arroz Mexicano, guacamole, pico y crema acida.
Mrs Quesadilla
La dona quesadilla. Chorizo quesadilla, chihuahua cheese, guaca salad, and poblano rice. Quesadilla de chorizo, chihuahua cheese, ensalada guaca y arroz poblano.
Fajitas
Fajilas
Cooked with tomatoes, grilled onions, and grilled peppers. Served with Mexican rice, refried beans, guacamole, pico de gallo and sour cream. Choice of corn and flour tortilla. Cocinado con tomates, cebollas asadas y pimientos asados. Servido con arroz Mexicano, frijoles refritos, guacamole, pico de gallo y crema acida. Eleccion de tortilla de maíz y harina.
House Specials
El Alteno
Slow-cooked pork chops, grilled onions, guacamole salad, Mexican rice, and black beans. Choice of corn or flour tortillas. Chuletas de cerdo cocinadas a fuego lento, cebollas asadas, ensalada de guacamole, arroz Mexicano y frijoles negros. Eleccion de tortillas de maíz o harina.
Birria Torta
Adobo guajillo braised beef brisket sandwich filled with beans, onions, cilantro, and a special sauce. Served with Chihuahua cheese and French fries. Sandwich de falda de res braseada en adobo guajillo, rellena de frijoles, cebolla, cilantro y salsa especial. Servido con queso Chihuahua y papas fritas.
Flautas Frida
3 fried shredded chicken or beef flautas, green roasted tomatillo sauce, guacamole, Mexican rice, sour cream, and Cotija cheese. 3 flautas fritas de pollo o carne, salsa de tomatillo verde asado, guacamole, arroz Mexicano, crema acida y queso Cotija.
My Mexico Mole
Mole Mi Mexico. Chicken breast topped with mole sauce onions, Mexican rice, black beans, and avocado on top. Choice of corn or flour tortilla. (Pechuga de pollo con salsa de mole encebollado, arroz Mexicano, frijoles negros y aguacate por encima. Eleccion de tortilla de maiz o harina.)
iAy Mamal
2 pork or chicken tamales served with grilled corn, poblano pepper, Mexican rice, and black beans. Topped with homemade tomatillo sauce and sour cream. 2 tamales de cerdo o pollo servidos con maiz asado, chile poblano, arroz Mexicano y frijoles negros. Cubiertos con salsa casera de tomatillo y crema acida.
Ranch Style
Estilo rancho. A ribeye steak served with cactus, red grilled onions, guacamole salad, Mexican rice, and refried beans. Un bistec de costilla servido con nopales, cebollas rojas asadas, ensalada de guacamole, arroz Mexicano y frijoles refritos.
Jalisco Style
Estilo jalisco. Birria adobo guajillo braised beef brisket. Served with Mexican rice, beans, red onion, and cilantro. Adobo de birria, guajillo brisado de carne de vacuno. Acompanada de arroz Mexicano, frijoles, cebolla morada y cilantro.
The Valentine
La valentina. Meat in its own juice. One of Guadalajara's favorites. Small pieces of ribeye steak cooked in a green tomatillo salsa. Served with bacon, onions, cilantro, and beans. Carne en su jugo. Uno de los favoritos de guadalajara. Pequenos trozos de bistec de costilla cocinados en una salsa de tomatillo verde. Servido con tocino, cebolla, cilantro y frijoles.
Torta Ahogada
Guadalajara's most famous sandwich. Salsa-drowned torta, filled with pork, onions, and refried beans. El bocadillo mas famoso de Guadalajara. Torta banada en salsa, rellena de carne de cerdo, cebolla y frijoles refritos.
Al Guajillo
Grilled chicken breast topped with grilled onions, broccoli, carrots, guajillo sauce, poblano rice, and cheese dip. Pechuga de pollo a la parrilla con cebolla asada, brocoli, zanahoria, salsa de guajillo, arroz poblano y dip de queso.
Fogon Tapatia
Fogon with grilled steak grilled chicken, pork carnitas, shrimp, cactus, sour cream, guacamole, pico de gallo, Mexican rice, and refried beans flamed with tequila. Fogon con bistec asado, pollo asado, carnitas de cerdo, camarones, nopales, crema acida, guacamole, pico de gallo, arroz Mexicano y frijoles refritos flameados con tequila.
El Julian
A ribeye steak served with corn, poblano pepper, pico salad, poblano rice, and black beans. Topped with guajillo salsa. Un bistec de res servido con maiz, chile poblano, ensalada de picos, arroz poblano y frijoles negros. Cubierto con salsa de guajillo.
Nachos
Supreme Nachos
Nachos supremos. Ground beef, shredded chicken, refried beans, guacamole, sour cream, tomato, cheese, and lettuce. Carne molida, pollo desmenuzado, frijoles refritos, guacamole, crema acida, tomate, queso y lechuga.
Nachos Fries
Nachos con papas fritas. Steak, fried potato, cheese, guacamole and pico de gallo. Bistec, papa frita, queso, guacamole y pico de gallo.
Good Nachos
Buenos nachos. Nachos with grilled peppers and grilled onions, guacamole, pico, sour cream, cheese, and beans. Nachos con chiles y cebollas asadas, guacamole, pico, crema agria, queso y frijoles.
Vegetarian
Vegetarian Fajitas
Fajitas vegetarianas. Cooked with grilled veggies, broccoli, mushrooms, yellow squash, and zucchini. Cooked with grilled onions, grilled peppers, and tomatoes. Served with guacamole salad, Poblano rice, and black beans. Choice of corn or flour tortillas. Cocinado con verduras a la parrilla, brocoli, champinones, calabaza amarilla y calabacin. Cocinado con cebollas asadas, pimientos asados y tomates. Servido con ensalada de guacamole, arroz poblano y frijoles negros. Eleccion de tortillas de maiz o harina.)
Enchiladas
3 mashed potato or vegetable enchiladas, lettuce, tomato, sour cream Cotija cheese, black beans and Poblano rice. Tres enchiladas de pure de papa o de verduras, lechuga, tomate, crema acida de queso Cotija, frijoles negros y arroz poblano.
Potato Tacos
Tacos de papas. 3 mashed potatoes tacos. Served with guacamole salad and poblano rice. Tres tacos de pure de papas. Servidos con ensalada de guacamole y arroz poblano.
Tacos
2 grilled veggie tacos. Served with mushroom, yellow squash, onions, Cotija cheese, and sour cream. Comes with Poblano rice and black beans. Dos tacos de verduras a la parrilla. Servidos con champinon, calabaza amarilla, cebolla, queso Cotija y crema acida. Viene con arroz poblano y frijoles negros.
Ranchero Style Tostadas
Tostadas rancheras. 2 cactus tostadas topped with tomatoes, refried beans, onions, cilantro, Cotija cheese, and sour cream. Dos tostadas de nopal con tomate, frijoles refritos, cebolla, cilantro, queso Cotija y crema acida.
Street Style Taqueria
Birria Taco
Adobo guajillo braised beef brisket, corn tortilla, red onions, and cilantro. Add rice and beans for an additional cost. Falda de res braseada en adobo guajillo, tortilla de maíz, cebolla morada y cilantro. Anade arroz y frijoles por un costo adicional.
Steak Taco
Tortilla de maiz and cilantro y cebolla. Corn tortilla, cilantro and onions.
Chicken Taco
Taco de pollo. Flour tortilla, avocado salad, and Cotija cheese. Tortilla de harina, ensalada de aguacate y queso Cotija.
Pork Taco
Taco de carnitas. Corn tortilla, black beans, red onion, and cilantro. Tortilla de maiz, frijoles negros, cebolla roja y cilantro.
Shrimp Taco
Camaron. Flour tortilla, cabbage, pico de gallo, and pink sauce. Tortilla de harina, col, pico de gallo y salsa rosa.
Fish Taco
Taco de pescado. Grilled or breaded, flour tortilla cabbage, pico de gallo, and pink sauce. A la parrilla o empanizado, col de tortilla de harina, pico de gallo y salsa rosa.
Cheese Lovers
Amantes del queso. Cheese shell tacos with grilled mushroom and guacamole. Tacos hechos de queso con hongos asados y guacamole.
Chorizo Taco
Taco de chorizo. Corn tortilla, cilantro, and onions. Tortilla de maíz, cilantro y cebolla.
Seafood From the Sea to the Table
Big Hands
El manotas. Grilled octopus, roasted tomatillo in avocado salsa, and cabbage salad with poblano rice. Pulpo a la parrilla, tomatillo asado en salsa de aguacate y ensalada de col con arroz poblano.
The Chili
Al chile. Spicy shrimp topped with tree chili salsa, avocado salad, and poblano rice. Camarones picantes con salsa de chile de árbol, ensalada de aguacate y arroz poblano.
The Coastal
El costeno. Shrimp cocktail, special tomato sauce, tomato, onions, cucumber, jalapenos, avocado, and lime. Coctel de camarones, salsa de tomate especial, tomate, cebolla, pepino, jalapenos, aguacate y lima.
The Beach One
El playero. Grilled salmon with carrots and broccoli mushrooms. Served with cabbage salad and poblano rice. Salmon a la parrilla con zanahorias, champinones brocoli. Servido con ensalada de cabbage y arroz poblano.
Dive in
El chapuzon. Breaded or grilled tilapia. Served with cabbage salad and poblano rice. Tilapia empanizada o a la parrilla. Servido con ensalada de cabbage y arroz poblano.
Ceviche
The Classic
El Clasico. Lime cooked. Shrimp or octopus ceviche onions, tomato, cilantro, jalapeños, and lime. Cocido de lima. Ceviche de camaron o pulpo con cebolla, tomate, cilantro, jalapenos y limon.
Aguachile
Lime cooked. Serrano homemade salsa, red onion, cilantro, cucumber, and avocado. Cocido de lima. Salsa casera serrana, cebolla roja, cilantro, pepino y aguacate.
The Colorful One
El colorado. Lime cooked. Habanero homemade salsa, carrots, red onion, cucumber and mango. Cocido de lima. Salsa casera de habanero, zanahoria, cebolla roja, pepino y mango.
The Kids
Kids Quesadilla
Shredded chicken, cheese, or ground beef quesadilla. Served with Mexican rice and refried beans. (quesadilla de pollo desmenuzado, queso o carne molida. Servida con arroz Mexicano y frijoles refritos.)
Kids Taco
Ground beef or shredded chicken taco. Soft or hard shell tortilla with lettuce and shredded cheese. Served with Mexican rice and refried beans. (taco de carne molida o pollo desmenuzado. Tortilla blanda o dura con lechuga y queso rallado. Servido con arroz Mexicano y frijoles refritos.)
Kids Burrito
Shredded chicken or ground beef. Served with Mexican rice and refried beans. (pollo desmenuzado o carne molida. Servido con arroz Mexicano y frijoles refritos.)
Kids Enchilada
Shredded chicken or ground beef. Served with Mexican rice and refried beans. (pollo desmenuzado o carne molida. Servido con arroz Mexicano y frijoles refritos.)
Kids Chicken Tenders and Fries
Tiras de pollo y papas fritas.
Kids Cheeseburger and Fries
Hamburguesa de queso y papas fritas.
Desserts
Churros with Vanilla Ice Cream
Churros con helado de vainilla.
3 Piece Leches
Fried Ice Cream
Nieve frita.
Choco Flan
Maria Cookies
Galletas Maria. Filled with dulce de leche and served with vanilla ice cream. Relleno de dulce de leche y servido con helado de vainilla.
Sweet Cornbread with Vanilla Ice Cream
Pan de maiz dulce con helado de vainilla.
Soft Drinks
Sodas
Refrescos.
Fresh Flavored Water
Fresh Flavored Water
Aguas frescas.
Lunch The Kids
Kids Taco Lunch
Ground beef or shredded chicken taco. Soft or hard shell tortilla with lettuce and shredded cheese. Served with Mexican rice and refried beans. (taco de carne molida o pollo desmenuzado. Tortilla blanda o dura con lechuga y queso rallado. Servido con arroz Mexicano y frijoles refritos.
Kids Burrito Lunch
Shredded chicken or ground beef. Served with Mexican rice and refried beans. Pollo desmenuzado o carne molida. Servido con arroz Mexicano y frijoles refritos.
Kids Enchilada Lunch
Shredded chicken or ground beef. Served with Mexican rice and refried beans. Pollo desmenuzado o carne molida. Servido con arroz Mexicano y frijoles refritos.
Kids Chicken Tenders and Fries Lunch
Tiras de pollo y papas fritas.
Kids Cheeseburger and Fries Lunch
Hamburguesa de queso y papas fritas.
Recent Reviews
Ive frequented this place since it before it became La Perla. Every time I've come there have been changes all for the better the menu is bigger and better every time. Ceviche, fajitas, birria taco were all excellent.
August 2025
Edit: current status.
7/26/25. They are open again. Same great menu, refreshed premises. Place looks great. New flooring , tables, booths, decorations etc. glad to have an old favorite back.
It’s just a great place.
The food here is consistently tasty. Huge fan of their burrito Momolon, the gringa bowl, tamales, tortas, you name it! It’s like I can order at random and wind up with a good meal! It’s also a hit because while...
7/26/25. They are open again. Same great menu, refreshed premises. Place looks great. New flooring , tables, booths, decorations etc. glad to have an old favorite back.
It’s just a great place.
The food here is consistently tasty. Huge fan of their burrito Momolon, the gringa bowl, tamales, tortas, you name it! It’s like I can order at random and wind up with a good meal! It’s also a hit because while...
July 2025
We always enjoy coming here. Our go to Mexican restaurant. The food is fresh and has so much flavor. They actually use seasoning on their chicken and the pulled pork is full of flavor. Tonight I had enchiladas Verde and my husband had a pork dish. Delish! Can't wait to return.
April 2025
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