La Perlita Restaurant & Carnicería | Mexican
$ • Mexican, Vegetarian
Hours:
1001 Waughtown St, Winston-Salem
(336) 788-6888
About La Perlita Restaurant & Carnicería | Mexican
Customers' Favorites
Recent Reviews
The food here is authentic and fresh! I couldn't even finish my plate with such large portions they serve! Restaurant is very clean and excellent customer service.
True authentic Mexican! so glad to have discovered La Perlita.
Menu
Hours
| Monday | 9AM - 9PM |
| Tuesday | 9AM - 9PM |
| Wednesday | 9AM - 9PM |
| Thursday | 9AM - 9PM |
| Friday | 9AM - 9PM |
| Saturday | 9AM - 9PM |
| Sunday | 9AM - 9PM |
La Perlita Restaurant & Carnicería in Winston-Salem offers authentic Mexican cuisine with a focus on traditional ingredients and parts of the animal. The restaurant is known for its excellent goat meat tacos, which are tender and flavorful, reminiscent of the best beef roast. The mole sauce is also highly praised for its complex and comforting taste. Customers enjoy a variety of tacos, including lengua, cabeza, carnitas, and chorizo, with many describing the food as excellent. The fried pescado is another highlight, prepared perfectly and delicious. Parking is convenient, located right in front of and beside the building, making it easy for diners to visit. The restaurant is family-friendly and suitable for kids.
However, experiences with the food and service vary. Some diners mention that their carne asada was dry and lacked seasoning, and the beans and rice did not meet expectations. The chorizo tacos were sometimes too spicy and dry. Additionally, there are reports of higher prices and inconsistent portions, especially with delivery orders, which lacked tortillas, chips, and salsa—unusual for Mexican restaurants. One customer noted that the meat in their carnitas tacos included fat and parts they wouldn't eat, and the prices were surprisingly high.
Several longtime visitors expressed disappointment with recent visits, citing lack of flavor in dishes like caldo de res and milanesa de pollo, and noting that roasted chicken tasted bland compared to past experiences. Service quality also varied, with some noting inattentive staff and less pride in the food. Despite these issues, La Perlita remains a place recognized for its authentic offerings, but some customers are now seeking new favorites in Winston-Salem.