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La Perla is located in Wisconsin. Diners say this place is an authentic Mexican restaurant. The menu is about what youid expect from a mexican restaurant � combo plates of tacos. Know before you go: this place features outdoor dining. Upon entering the restaurant, you'll find a casual atmosphere. This restaurant is very affordable.

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Yelp.com Review - by Stephen S.

4.0 of 5 stars. LA PERLA is for people that like their drinks strong and food hot and cheesy!
yelp.com - user review - 07/17/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by J L.

2.0 of 5 stars. I went to La Perla two years ago as a tag-along because my friend's roommate was convinced that if we went there, she could get alcohol without being carded (we were college freshmen). I went with...
yelp.com - user review - 05/20/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Josh B.

4.0 of 5 stars. This is a good place to go if you want cheap Mexican food. Now, you get what you pay for, as the food's not the best out there, but it's good if you're not a Mexican food connoisseur and just want a...
yelp.com - user review - 05/03/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Meena V.

3.0 of 5 stars. The food is just so-so. None of the dishes we ordered were particularly flavourful, and were cheese-y, greasy and just ... bland instead. I mean it's palatable, but certainly not really great food,...
yelp.com - user review - 03/06/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Ryan S.

5.0 of 5 stars. Ambience: 4/5 (seating is divided between two sections: the left side is nothing special, the right side has a bar and more decor (including the infamous mechanical chili pepper); I recommend the...
yelp.com - user review - 02/23/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Brian W.

3.0 of 5 stars. Average Mexican food that costs a bit more than you'd expect for average Mexican food. The only reason anyone comes here is because of their marketing department. Thanks, billboards.
yelp.com - user review - 02/04/2009
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Good drinking environment; Fun atmosphere

Food is just okay. This establishment makes its money on the Margaritas (they are good). There are better places for Mexican, but this place has an energy that I enjoy. The tortilla soup is really good. I like...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/09/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Lindsey D.

4.0 of 5 stars. The margaritas are soooo yummy (try strawberry or raspberry!) It only takes me 2 to get buzzed! The bartenders and waiters are always friendly. Good Mexican food-(if you like mexican) try the...
yelp.com - user review - 12/09/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Craig N.

4.0 of 5 stars. The mexican food here is pretty darn good (not fantastic, but pretty good). If you're looking for a fairly inexpensive place to go for dinner, check out La Perla.
yelp.com - user review - 11/03/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Brian G.

3.0 of 5 stars. My girlfriend and I have eaten here twice now; sub par chips and salsa. I very much enjoyed the atmosphere, but the tamales were not memorable on the second trip, and the super-burrito was above...
yelp.com - user review - 08/19/2008
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Don't believe the HYPE!

When I moved from Chicago to Milwaukee one of the things I told everyone I would miss was the great Mexican food. I would have to say that at least 9 out of 10 people I asked for a recommendation said "go to...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/15/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Jan G.

3.0 of 5 stars. Went for just margaritas, chips and salsa. Was disappointed that they wouldn't let us sit in the patio down stairs unless we ordered appetizers. So we sat at the north bar and had a great time with...
yelp.com - user review - 07/26/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Heather T.

2.0 of 5 stars. What I remember them doing WELL, was making a virgin Pina Colada. But that's way back when I was in high school. Who knows if they can do that well now?All those years ago, the food was...
yelp.com - user review - 06/23/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Brian S.

2.0 of 5 stars. Please don't think this place is worth the hype. Unless you're (1) a 19-year old female college student desperately looking for a place to use your fake ID or (2) a middle-aged, semi-alcoholic office...
yelp.com - user review - 05/09/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Anne H.

2.0 of 5 stars. While La Perla has slowly taken over the block (used to be only the building on the corner, now has three connecting buildings), it's growth has done nothing for me. Overcrowded and not all that...
yelp.com - user review - 04/10/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Allyson U.

4.0 of 5 stars. La Perla is definitely a place everyone from Milwaukee should go once. Its a fun restaurant and they have great margaritas. There food isn't the best Mexican food, but you go more for the experience.
yelp.com - user review - 03/25/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Jen Y.

4.0 of 5 stars. Pretty decent, slightly over-hyped place. I especially like the tostado's here. Salsa's got a good flavor and margaritas are scrumptous. And where else can you ride a chili pepper? Complaint would...
yelp.com - user review - 03/03/2008
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Best place to meet and eat!

Had a great time! Loved the atmosphere, food and service. Can't wait to go back! I am new to Milwaukee and some people from work took me there. Tuesdays' may be La Perla night!
citysearch.com - user review - 09/12/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Nick P.

2.0 of 5 stars. I was quite dissapointed with LaPerlas food. Had the enchalatas. The problem is that the meat was not seasoned. Good mexican food has the meat seasoned or soaking or marinated in special sauces or...
yelp.com - user review - 08/18/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Bruce S.

5.0 of 5 stars. Great Mexican can be had here for cheap.Over 400 types of margaritas and tequila. Saaaaweeet. Get er' drunk!the portions are more than generous so you won't leave hungry.Definately 5 stars!
yelp.com - user review - 08/09/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Nana H.

5.0 of 5 stars. I went there last summer and enjoyed myself so much. The portions are fairly large- go there with an empty stomach. Its great place to take out of towners. They have a shuttle you can call and they...
yelp.com - user review - 08/02/2007
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Best time - Great food - Good looking crowd

Best time -- busy place but worth the wait. best margaritas and excellent combo platters. new bar attracts great crowd. I had only been there for lunch before; dinner was awesome and a lot of fun to sit, drink...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/02/2007
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Horrible food and presentation

I have passed this place couple of times and it seems to be crowded all the time. so i ASSUMED the food must be good. What a mistake !!! I ordered some roast pork dish. When I got the dish I didn?t even feel...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/27/2006
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Accross the Border in our backyard

La Perla has emerged as a kingpin of some of the great Mexican restaurants in Milwaukee. Much advertising on various local buildings has caused the word of mouth. Sometimes you may have to wait,...
judysbook.com - user review - 12/10/2006
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Someone hijacked the adjective "Mexican" and applied it to this food.

This is not mexican food. If you want mexican food, try "Azteca" or "Botanas," but don't expect to get anything mexican from La Perla. This joint mostly caters to the suburban crowds too fearful of the South...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/03/2006
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LA PERLA by NANCY P. at InsiderPages

EVERY ONE TALKS ABOUT LA PERLA. WELL I DECIDED TO TRY IT MY SELF. OH NO!! NEVER AGAIN YOU WAIT FOR MORE THAN 1 HR TO BE SEATED. ITS NOT REALLY FAMILY ORIENTED MAYBE IF YOU ARE INTO GOING OUT FOR SOME DRINKS...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/31/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Carolyn B.

5.0 of 5 stars. A couple of lady-friends and I needed a restaurant with fairly large portions and margaritas. We definitely found a place to satiate those desires and encountered nothing but great drinks, tasty...
yelp.com - user review - 10/26/2006
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Excellant authentic Mexican fare. Great seafood dishes.

Excellant authentic Mexican. Some unique dishes not found elsewhere. If you like seafood, one of the few Mexican restaurants with good Mexican sea food dishes. Service is great. Very busy, but not overly...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/26/2006
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a good time

thanks LaPerla. Love your new dishes. the new rooftop patio is beautiful too. I'll be bringing my girlfriends back again this weekend!
citysearch.com - user review - 04/28/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Erica S.

4.0 of 5 stars. The margaritas are soooo yummy (from what I recall anyways). The staff is friendly and fun, great Mexican food that even includes vegetarian options. Ride the pepper if you're feeling frisky. Try the...
yelp.com - user review - 04/17/2006
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chile doesn't work

The salsa is extremely mild and the place looks like a fast food restaurant. The food is not very good either.
citysearch.com - user review - 04/14/2006
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La Perla Restaurant 2

I decided to go to La Perla Restaurant since it is so widely advertised on the radio. It seems like a rather run down, ad hoc, place. I ordered a soda and a burrito. My burrito was soggy and it wasn't...
judysbook.com - user review - 03/31/2006
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Did the Chef die in the fire?

La Perla used to be an outstanding restaurant, full of charm and delicious, hip Mexican fare. The restaurant burned in a fire, however, and took some time to rebuild. We went back there recently and were...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/25/2006
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Jealous-Delicious-

La Perla has been around so long it seems to have made people jealous that it keeps attracting great crowds, puts out high quality service and food and works really hard to come up with the best and most...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/15/2005
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Service ruins the experience

The food was very good. The service ruined the experience for me. I felt like the staff could hardly wait for me to leave, so they could seat someone else at my table. If you are going out to eat and not...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/01/2005
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Margarita's

Ordered their "SUPER" drink with dbl Jose Tequila & Gran Marnier(sp???). It was fair, but nothing like the ones we used to get at PJ's Sports Bar in Reno,NV. The shrimp soup was SUPERB!!!!!!!!!!
citysearch.com - user review - 02/18/2004
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Over-rated

Beware seekers of the best mexican foods - this place is trendy in atmosphere but only average in tastes. If you're looking for good-looking trendy people enjoying good drinks (the drinks are good - but you're...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/09/2004
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Margaritas

La Perla's original margaritas are the best I've had anywhere. A real adult drink!
citysearch.com - user review - 01/19/2004
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it's an ok place

it's an ok place. not a place to go to celebrate. i'd say u go there if u r busy or something. Foodwise i had better at El Rey.
citysearch.com - user review - 08/17/2003
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disappointing!

After being seated outside on the "patio" which we had specifically asked not to be seated in, we froze outside throughout the night. The food served looked like it might have tasted good, had it been served...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/31/2003
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Unauthentic

Avoid eating at La Perla if you're in pursuit of *real* Mexican food. I'm a Texas resident and a married-into member of a Mexican-American family. This food is NOT representative of Mexican food. The sauces...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/05/2003
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great food

La Perla's atmosphere will make you feel like you are in Mexico enjoying their fine cuisine. The ambiance is very relaxing after a long day at the office and the decor is, well, rather sexy. All of this and...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/02/2003
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WOW

I was skeptical the 1st time I ate @ La Perla. I was amazed @ the quality of the food and low price. The atmophere is fun and inviting. La Perla quickly became one of my mot favorite retaurants in Milwaukee.
citysearch.com - user review - 10/28/2002
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Good Time Had By All

yep... it was crowded and noisy, but I had a good time and enjoyed my food... the drinks were good too! oh, and the service was pleasant.
citysearch.com - user review - 10/07/2002
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Ugh! Give me a break!

Dined with friends as a celebration. Give me a break! The place was overcrowded, noisy, cramped, and the food was terrible! We were seated on the "patio" in plastic furniture. The wait staff kept bumping my...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/02/2002
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great food and service

La perla is the perfect place to go with family or friends for great food and drinks. The staff is friendly and always on top of things. This is one place you will never leave hungry. The portions are big and...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/29/2002
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Doesn't live up to the hype

My friends and I went to La Perla for dinner before going to Summerfest. The service was slow, the food wasn't very good and the margarita's were watered down. We sat on the patio and as we walked through the...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/12/2002
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La Overated

advertising can do a lot. and kudos to this restaurant for bringing plenty of crowds to the south side. but c'mon.... the food is mediocre. the place is very crowded. the margaritas are poor. pass on this...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/14/2002
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10Best

the atmosphere at la perla is definitely festive, especially on weekends, when the bucking mechanical red pepper (like a mechanical bull) in the front window has a steady stream of riders. the menu is about...
10best.com - user review
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AOL CityGuide

the pearl of walker's point...
cityguide.aol.com - user review
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RestaurantRow.com

this is the worst mexican restaurant i've eaten in! i ordered something with chicken in it but it was no where tasting like any "chicken" i've ever tasted!
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