The call
This page is kept as part of the dated record. The order notes below describe the place as Roger recommended it, not as it operates today.
What to order
Best for
- A historical record of North Park's cricket-taco spot
Mexican
Tacos Perla
A North Park taco spot known for crispy cricket toppings Roger found genuinely tasty, but priced well above the street-style tacos he'd rather get elsewhere in town.
Closed
Tacos Perla is listed as closed on Yelp. This page keeps Roger's 2015 review as a record, not as a place to visit.
Yelp — Tacos Perla listed as closed (2026-09-18) ↗From Roger’s camera roll
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From Roger’s Foursquare
On Roger’s lists: Carne Asada!.
Source-backed notes
Visit history
Checked in 3 times on Yelp and Swarm, most recently Jul 20, 2014. See the check-in log
2015-05-06day precision · source explicit
“If you're not here for their extra cricket add-ons then head off to a much better hole-in-the-wall taco joint for much tastier food and less than half the price.”
Crickets can be added to any taco for extra crunch, which Roger — who's tried crickets across Southeast Asia — says is done right here. But prices run well above street-style tacos elsewhere in San Diego or Tijuana.
Stay in the neighborhood
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Colima's North Park
Mexican
Roger's 2022 answer for Mexican food in North Park, built around a surf 'n turf he described as bigger than most people's forearms.
- From the order notes
- Surf 'n turf
- Go for
- A big appetite · A casual North Park meal
Latest recordRecommended 2022
MixedPrice varies
North Park
The Smoking Goat
French
A North Park bistro Roger had enjoyed for years until a Restaurant Week dinner brought rude service and no apology from the server.
- From the order notes
- An entrée
- Go for
- Past visits Roger had no complaints about
Latest recorded visit2017 · approx.
RecommendedPrice varies
North Park
Breakfast Republic
American
A North Park brunch spot where Roger called the shrimp 'n grits, breakfast sandwich, and croque monsieur all "dank."
- From the order notes
- Shrimp 'n grits · Breakfast sammie · Croque Monsieur
- Go for
- North Park brunch
Latest recorded visit2016-04-09
Keep exploring
More like this.
Browse the Mexican page, or continue to another place with a matching cuisine.
RecommendedPrice varies
Lincoln Heights
Los Tres Cochinitos
Mexican
A cash-only Lincoln Heights spot Roger said to visit for menudo and birria in massive portions.
- From the order notes
- Menudo · Birria · Lengua sopes
- Go for
- A weekend morning cure · Feeding a group
Latest recorded visit2017
RecommendedPrice varies
Gaslamp
Taqueria Los Chuchys
MexicanTacos
A family-owned Gaslamp taqueria Roger calls a great substitute for El Gordo, with more generous portions and carne asada, adobada, and birria all on point.
- From the order notes
- Carne asada · Adobada · Birria
- Go for
- Tacos near the Gaslamp · A family-run alternative to El Gordo
Latest recorded visit2019