I think this is the best restaurant in Watsonville. I particularly love the Comal de Mariscos, but they also make the best Chile Releno I've ever had. The fish filets are snapper prepared in many different styles, all very good. Wonderful people, too.
Vivian D.
Excellent, fresh food. Lots of delicious choices. Whole fried fish was theeeee best! Soup was huge and full of big pieces of fish too. Lovely owners, nice people.
Mar H.
Always great food! Love the fresh seafood. One of my favorite places to eat. We'll continue going back.
Joseph Singh
Fantastic seafood and great service. Best restaurant in the Santa Cruz area. The ceviche and shrimp + octopus a la diabla are standout
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Maria K.
This was a great experience all around, from the wonderful waitresses, to the quaint atmosphere, to the chef peeking into the dining room ( I gave him a thumbs up) to the Excellent cuisine. I had the grilled shrimp. My friend had the fish fillet with garlic sauce. Bother were A+. I would eat at this restaurant once a week but sadly, live 7 hours away.
Jennifer D.
Absolutely love their mixed tostadas and red devil shrimp. Service is consistently prompt and friendly. A fantastic gem in Watsonville
Stef M.
Mom and Pop restaurant; been there for 35 years (who knew?). Great fresh food; fish entrees galore. We will be back. Highly recommend this local find.
Carol Brown
Most amazing ceviche and Mole! Perfect stop for these travelers. You can’t go wrong ?❣️?
Food is so good, the nearest place with authentic seafood takes me back to beach yea in Mexico. Just wish portions were a little bit bigger for the price. Usually I go with aguachilles verdes, so good!
Daisy L.
I know this place is mostly known for their seafood, but personally I can't get enough of their fajitas. They are so flavorful, my go-to most of the time when I don't want seafood.
Their seafood burritos are the bomb Sooo good. One of the best seafood burritos I've had in a long time You have to ask for the combo. Not just shrimp. If it's not on the menu, just ask for it and pay the extra cash. It's worth it
Rob W.
Grilled Fish Tacos Grill Fish Tacos with beans and rice. The tacos were missing something. Everything tasted fresh, but there was some flavor missing. Maybe more salt?? The rice was different. I was expecting Mexican style rice; it was simply white. The beans were missing something too. For me it was the texture, they needed more whole beans in the mix. I think I paired a Pacifico with the meal. Delicious. Overall while the meal was just okay, the customer service was excellent. We will return for the empanadas.
Tiffany G.
Our favorite for Mexican seafood! Their dishes are always hot, fresh and tasty. The staff is friendly and accommodating.
Kathleen P.
With delicious sauces and perfectly cooked seafood La Perla is by far the best seafood on the Monterey Bay. Just stop what you're doing and get down to the sweet little restaurant on Main Street Street
John W.
This is the best Mariscos on the planet, I've been been almost all around the world and this place is the next best thing to home cooking, the owners are very proud of the food they produce. I've been going since 2002 and still seek places to compare and not any luck except at home. They are always on top of their games, they take vacations during the Christmas season and that's how you know it's good, they put family first, then business. I love how we feel when going there, it's like family.
I think this is the best restaurant in Watsonville. I particularly love the Comal de Mariscos, but they also make the best Chile Releno I've ever had. The fish filets are snapper prepared in many different styles, all very good. Wonderful people, too.
Excellent, fresh food. Lots of delicious choices. Whole fried fish was theeeee best! Soup was huge and full of big pieces of fish too. Lovely owners, nice people.
Always great food! Love the fresh seafood. One of my favorite places to eat. We'll continue going back.
Fantastic seafood and great service. Best restaurant in the Santa Cruz area. The ceviche and shrimp + octopus a la diabla are standout
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This was a great experience all around, from the wonderful waitresses, to the quaint atmosphere, to the chef peeking into the dining room ( I gave him a thumbs up) to the Excellent cuisine. I had the grilled shrimp. My friend had the fish fillet with garlic sauce. Bother were A+. I would eat at this restaurant once a week but sadly, live 7 hours away.
Absolutely love their mixed tostadas and red devil shrimp. Service is consistently prompt and friendly. A fantastic gem in Watsonville
Mom and Pop restaurant; been there for 35 years (who knew?). Great fresh food; fish entrees galore. We will be back. Highly recommend this local find.
Most amazing ceviche and Mole! Perfect stop for these travelers. You can’t go wrong ?❣️?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Enchiladas Enchiladas, Mixed Ceviche Tostada
Food is so good, the nearest place with authentic seafood takes me back to beach yea in Mexico. Just wish portions were a little bit bigger for the price. Usually I go with aguachilles verdes, so good!
I know this place is mostly known for their seafood, but personally I can't get enough of their fajitas. They are so flavorful, my go-to most of the time when I don't want seafood.
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Their seafood burritos are the bomb Sooo good. One of the best seafood burritos I've had in a long time You have to ask for the combo. Not just shrimp. If it's not on the menu, just ask for it and pay the extra cash. It's worth it
Grilled Fish Tacos Grill Fish Tacos with beans and rice. The tacos were missing something. Everything tasted fresh, but there was some flavor missing. Maybe more salt?? The rice was different. I was expecting Mexican style rice; it was simply white. The beans were missing something too. For me it was the texture, they needed more whole beans in the mix. I think I paired a Pacifico with the meal. Delicious. Overall while the meal was just okay, the customer service was excellent. We will return for the empanadas.
Our favorite for Mexican seafood! Their dishes are always hot, fresh and tasty. The staff is friendly and accommodating.
With delicious sauces and perfectly cooked seafood La Perla is by far the best seafood on the Monterey Bay. Just stop what you're doing and get down to the sweet little restaurant on Main Street Street
This is the best Mariscos on the planet, I've been been almost all around the world and this place is the next best thing to home cooking, the owners are very proud of the food they produce. I've been going since 2002 and still seek places to compare and not any luck except at home. They are always on top of their games, they take vacations during the Christmas season and that's how you know it's good, they put family first, then business. I love how we feel when going there, it's like family.