La Perla

Name: La Perla
Address: 106 W Mills Ave, El Paso, TX, United States, 79901-1338
Telephone: (915) 440-7666
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 3.6

3.6

168 Reviews

$30 and under

Spanish

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La Perla is the Crown Jewel of El Paso.

Inspired by La Peregrina—the world-famous pearl that passed from the Spanish monarchy to Napoleon Bonaparte’s brother before appearing on the neck of Elizabeth Taylor—our rooftop bar and restaurant, La Perla, occupies what was once the penthouse suite where the starlet lived during her marriage to Nicky Hilton.

Now, it’s been reborn as a contemporary rooftop bar, with impressive views of El Paso, the surrounding Rocky Mountains, as well as over the borders of Mexico and New Mexico. Admire the saturated hues of the desert sunset with a vintage craft cocktail in hand, and sample our tapas-style, seafood-driven plates by Chef Acosta (think: Tuna Aguachile, Hamachi Pastor, and Tacos Banados).

Expect to feel like royalty perched above downtown while sipping reinvented classic cocktails.

As the evening closes and the stars begin to twinkle, opt for one of the decadent desserts by Pastry Chef Rojo.

**Please note, only cocktails served Sundays.***

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Dec 11, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 2 times today

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Spanish, Tapas / Small Plates, Cocktail Bar
Hours of operation
Thu–Sun 4:00 pm–12:00 am
Phone number
(915) 440-7666
Website
https://www.plazahotelelpaso.com/bars-restaurants/la-perla
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Lawrence Acosta
Private party facilities
La Perla Rooftop Bar South Terrace With sweeping views of El Paso, New Mexico and Mexico from 17 stories high, La Perla South Terrace is available for booking private functions and offers 1,600 sq. ft to accommodate up to 80 people for receptions.

Location
106 W Mills Ave, El Paso, TX 79901-1338
Neighborhood
El Paso
Cross street
at N. Oregon St.
Parking details
Valet
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Ribeye Aguachile$28.00
Seared chile rubbed prime ribeye marinated in an aguachile negro, fresh serrano, heirloom tomatoes, shaved onions, cilantro-lime salsa
Tuna Aguachile$18.00
Watermelon-habanero marinated tuna, tequila infused watermelon, fresh serrano, fresh herb salad, avocado
Guacamole$14.00
Smashed avocados, charred tomatillo, roasted garlic, queso cotija, served with tostadas
Hamachi Pastor$18.00
Achiote-citrus seasoned hamachi, charred pineapple, roasted tomatoes, orange segments, pickled onions, spicy chile de arbol sauce, fresh citrus zest, served with tostadas
Roasted Tomato Pepita Dip$14.00
Herb-roasted tomatoes blended with pepitas, fresh sliced jicama infused with lime and Tajin, lime marinated cucumbers, served with tostadas

Hot

Tlayuda$26.00
Blue corn masa, smoky black bean spread, roasted chorizo, spiced wild mushrooms, asadero cheese, avocado, pickled onions, chipotle-lime aioli, fresh cilantro
Lamb Lollipops$29.00
Roasted lamb, mezcal-citrus "chamoy" sauce
Tacos Banados$16.00
Crispy rolled taquitos, pork carnitas, black beans, tomato-morita sauce, cabbage "slaw"

Sweets

Boozy Raspa Helada$12.00
Shaved ice, Chambord-raspberry syrup
Perla Dots$12.00
Frozen blueberry yogurt dip-dots
Sun City Fizzy$12.00
Tajin-orange paleta dipped into a glass of bubbly

What 168 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

3.6

3.6 based on recent ratings

3.4Food
3.3Service
4.2Ambience
3.6Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

El Paso
Hot spot
El Paso
Neighborhood gem
El Paso
Great for outdoor dining
El Paso
Romantic
El Paso
Hot spot
El Paso
Neighborhood gem
El Paso
Great for outdoor dining
El Paso
Romantic

168 Reviews

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NicoleV
El Paso
2 reviews
1.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 19, 2023
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 4
We had a reservation and the bartender right away said that "it was only her". Already knew that meant crappy service Went in. Didn't tell us where to sit. It's supposed to be a "reservation" no greeting. Sat there for 45min and never came once. So we didn't order anything and left. This was 11/18/23. 9pm.
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OpenTable Diner
Las Vegas
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on November 19, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
beautiful venue! was a calm evening and just a little chilly. the security officer (Lori i think) wes so kind. she brought blankets for the ladies.
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Chingo
Las Vegas
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on November 18, 2023
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Drinks were a bit too sweet. Tasted like juice. Seats were a bit uncomfortable
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WilliamR
New York Area
7 reviews
1.0
7 reviews
Dined on November 11, 2023
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
Sadly this place has great views, seems very welcoming and the set up was nice, but they should have heaters. On the other hand they should have more attentive personnel to make you feel welcomed.
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CindyB
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 4, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Lovely place! The atmosphere was so relaxing great place to sit down for conversations
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JesusP
El Paso
5 reviews
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on October 22, 2023
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Views are unmatched. Great place for a date night. They serve appetizers only so DNT go expecting a full mean. Had the sliders , which were amazing. Ordered the guacamole also, was mid. Nothing special there..could pass on that but paired it w the sliders so I made it wrk. Ordered the meat and cheese place. Was overpriced and underwhelming. Expected more fem a place like this. A hard pass. Overall my date and I had a great time, drinks were great and the atmosphere was perfect. Would recommend for a special occasion or date night if you're trying to impress.
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MVCS
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on October 8, 2023
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
The wait time to be served was too long. We have to move from one terrace to another in order to be attended
1 person found this helpful
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OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
2 reviews
1.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 7, 2023
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
I took my friend for her birthday to the restaurant, and the service was incredibly slow. The drinks and food were extremely expensive for the value and we ended up having to leave before we even got our food or we would’ve been late to the theater. I would not recommend La Perla to anyone for any reason.
1 person found this helpful
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OpenTable Diner
New Mexico
3 reviews
1.0
3 reviews
Dined on October 7, 2023
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 1
I made reservations for 7:30 pm. When I arrived I was told we would have to wait 15-20 minutes because they overbooked. They took my name and cell number and said they would call. We went downstairs to Ámbar for a drink while we waited. I am still waiting for the call…
1 person found this helpful
JF
JohnF
El Paso
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on October 7, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great place for a drink with your date. Catch the sunset, take some pics. Definitely coming back for more.
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SharonK
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on September 24, 2023
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 4
I reserved a couple of weeks in advance as we were guest at the Hotel. When we arrived for our reservation, we were told they weren’t seating anymore guests as they were at capacity and had a wedding party. I told the staff I had reserved a couple of weeks ago and were guests at the hotel, they ignored me. I asked to speak to a manager as there was obvious seating and waited 30 minutes. When no one arrived, I was finally told we could go out to seating. The next day they were closed even though I had a reservation for that day as well. I’d still recommend because when we were finally allowed outside it was beautiful.
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AudrinaB
Houston
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on September 24, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Love the ambiance and vibe, beautiful views! The saxophone player was great!
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SaulB
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 10, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent service, food and management! Strongly recommend.
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Wendy
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on September 3, 2023
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
We were ignored. The group of 4 that came in after us was waited on and still no one acknowledged us. We got up and left without notice. We then passed the hostess who checked us in by name at the door and she said, "thank you!" It was quite ridiculous. I was questioning if we were ghosts that evening.
1 person found this helpful
MR
MartinR
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 26, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A must to do in El Paso. We will be taking more of our friends there.
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OpenTable Diner
Indiana
2 reviews
2.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 6, 2023
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 1
It was extremely hot on the rooftop at 930 pm (101*) with zero fans or coolers at all going. Guess they don’t have them? Not to mention other guests were smoking cigarettes upstairs. Hot thick air coupled with cigarette smoke was not enjoyable. We left after one drink.
1 person found this helpful
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on August 6, 2023
1. Overall 1
2. Food 3
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 5
Poor service from staff. No one helped me after 10 that i went to ask for service.
1 person found this helpful
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on July 30, 2023
1. Overall 1
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 5
To me is very poor experience , amazingly not servers are available at the roof top , incredible you have to walk to order your drinks . if you compare this with El Paso del Norte you guys are so behind team . if you change this I guarantee your complete experience will change . Think about this you are seating enjoying the nice music then your drinks are empty you need to leave your comfort zone to order Drinks !! Unacceptable hope you take in consideration this humble opinion.
1 person found this helpful
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OpenTable Diner
El Paso
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on July 30, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I love it here. Always a great time. The drinks are delicious and one can never get tired of the view. It’s definitely one of our favorite downtown spots.
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OpenTable Diner
El Paso
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 29, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
such a great experience and service ! highly recommend
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OT
OpenTable Diner
Austin
1 review
vip
1.0
1 review
Dined on July 15, 2023
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
No one explained they don’t have a waiter and you have to go to bar and order. Menu changed and limited options. Ámbar downstairs bar was not much better. Took another 15 min and only after we went to bar to get acknowledged. Better to go just for lunch, which is a shame given the money spent to make this a beautiful hotel.
1 person found this helpful
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on July 5, 2023
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Great way to spend the 4th! Good music and food options, view can’t be beat.
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LuisG
El Paso
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on June 11, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
Other than the limited beverages they have here we always make it enjoyable! From taking in the scenic views to watching the fireworks from the Chihuahuas games.. Overall great experience
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BeatriceL
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 11, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
A little expensive and food was cold at time it dot to us, good flavor just cold
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DocHollis
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on June 3, 2023
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 4
La Perla is my go-to place with guests and when special friends are in town (at least 6 times in the last three years). This experience last Saturday (party of three), however, was deplorable. Service, planning, and food hit the bottom (of course, the Vista is still exceptional). The staff seemed unprepared, not knowledgeable, poorly trained, and inexperienced. For me, the tortillas were awful (hard and having been set out for a while)-- (after the waitress raved about how exceptional they were). They would have been un-servable in any good Mexican restaurant (I should have sent them back, but it would have added to my disappointment with my guests.) The carnitas filling was passable. The staff didn't seem to know what dry wine was. My friend sent her wine back for a passable replacement. Another friend mixed drink them was not as reported. I drink Johnny Walker, which was, of course, fine. After being seated, ordering, and receiving drinks, we had to move for the musical entertainment to set up where our table and chairs were (planning?). My out-of-town friends could only have the meat and cheese platter (which was good) because the other items were reported to be too spicy. My Saturday-night friends had been there with me months ago, and they could not believe how everything had declined. Alas! I love La Perla and hope it will return to its previous levels. So very disappointed but still hopeful. Dr. Lanny Hollis Superintendent of Catholic Schools Diocese of El Paso
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Foodie123traveler
El Paso
12 reviews
2.0
12 reviews
Dined on May 20, 2023
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 2
We left the place due to bad service! The terrace was full and had to sit inside but didn’t get any service and when the bartender finally stopped by our table she said this place didn’t offer table waiters and didn’t have menus. We decided to leave and went downstairs to Ambar with much better service. The place is nice, very well designed and cozy but service sucks!
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OpenTable Diner
El Paso
2 reviews
1.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 20, 2023
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 2
Pensé que era otra cosa. Dice restaurante pero solo son 3 diferentes tacos.. buenos drinks pero fuera de eso… X
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AmyM
Oklahoma City
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 20, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Such a unique and relaxing spot - the service was excellent. We will definitely go again.
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OpenTable Diner
Denver
2 reviews
1.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 14, 2023
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
Anticipation was high. My husband and I were looking forward to their signature drinks. The bartender informed us that they no longer and have not done any in awhile. We suggested updating their online menu. With the response of yeah tell me about it. Then the outdoor patio was locked. They kicked patrons out of the patio due “high winds”. They were not high at all. I traveled 1200 miles to stay at the Plaza which is a wonderful hotel. But very disappointed in La Perla.
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RobertA
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on May 13, 2023
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
Service was poor. Had to go order at bar multiple times. Took 20 minutes for guacamole and 3 tostadas which cost 15$.
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EduardoG
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on May 6, 2023
1. Overall 1
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
does not apply we did not eat ...........................................
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OpenTable Diner
Hawaii
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on April 29, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great experience bartender made stunning drinks
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GMH617
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 23, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
A real gem in El Paso. Great views and a relaxing atmosphere. A little on the pricey side, but it's worth it.
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DavidD
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 17, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It was very nice & welcoming employees were nice, and the scenery as well
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LauraG
El Paso
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 10, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We arrived Sunday night. No food service is offered this late. Drink and bartender were great!
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Rudy
El Paso
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on April 8, 2023
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
The service was slow at the bar but otherwise it was a nice experience. Recommend it for all.
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OpenTable Diner
El Paso
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 1, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing drinks from the bartender, cool dude from NY. The views are freaking awesome too.
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Shane
El Paso
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on March 26, 2023
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 5
We’ve went here once before and had an amazing time, but last night was a disaster. We order guac once we walked in and didn’t receive it for 45 minutes after having to ask twice. Waiting 45 minutes for a tablespoon of guac that costed 15 dollars is unacceptable. Not to mention my wife tried canceling the guac but the bartender said no and then rushed the guac out so that we would have to pay for it. Lastly my wife ordered a whiskey sour which she never actually received. The drinks we did receive took over 15 minutes to get. Really disappointed and we don’t plan on visiting again.
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OpenTable Diner
Caribbean
2 reviews
1.0
2 reviews
Dined on March 19, 2023
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
We went to La perla after a concert for some tapas and a drink. We were informed that the kitchen was closed so we left. Very disappointed
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JoeP
El Paso
2 reviews
vip
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on March 5, 2023
1. Overall 3
2. Food 1
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
No food service, drinks listed on website not available, overall series’s not so good
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Safety precautions

Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

La Perla is rated 3.6 stars by 168 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Dec 11, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 2 times today

106 W Mills Ave, El Paso, TX 79901-1338

Additional information

Cross street
at N. Oregon St.
Neighborhood
El Paso
Hours of operation
Thu–Sun 4:00 pm–12:00 am
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Spanish, Tapas / Small Plates, Cocktail Bar
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Valet
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Lawrence Acosta
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://www.plazahotelelpaso.com/bars-restaurants/la-perla
Phone number
(915) 440-7666
Private party facilities
La Perla Rooftop Bar South Terrace With sweeping views of El Paso, New Mexico and Mexico from 17 stories high, La Perla South Terrace is available for booking private functions and offers 1,600 sq. ft to accommodate up to 80 people for receptions.

La Perla

Make a reservation

Additional information

Menu

Cold

Ribeye Aguachile$28.00

Tuna Aguachile$18.00

Guacamole$14.00

Hamachi Pastor$18.00

Roasted Tomato Pepita Dip$14.00

Hot

Tlayuda$26.00

Lamb Lollipops$29.00

Tacos Banados$16.00

Sweets

Boozy Raspa Helada$12.00

Perla Dots$12.00

Sun City Fizzy$12.00

What 168 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Safety precautions

Screening

FAQs

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Is La Perla currently accepting reservations?

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