US-101 · Crescent City · Mexican
Perlita’s Authentic Mexican
A no-nonsense Mexican diner on US-101 known for carne asada, carnitas, tamales and mole, with most plates under $18.
Opens Perlita’s menu as posted on Yelp; prices may have changed. Closed Sundays.
Details checked October 2026
Featured photo
Battery Point Lighthouse (area photo) · Photo: T meltzer on Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Type
Mexican diner
Tacos, burritos, tortas and house dinners
Price range
$7–$17 most plates
Tacos from $4.25, per its Yelp menu
Hours
Mon–Sat 11 am–8 pm
Closed Sunday, per Yelp and Tripadvisor
Time needed
About 45 minutes
Our estimate for a quick sit-down meal
Parking
Not posted
Bring the tow vehicle, not the rig
Price level
$ on Tripadvisor
The only one-dollar-sign pick on our list
On the menu
Carne asada, mole and homemade tortillas
A long menu of tacos, burritos, tortas, chimichangas and house dinners such as carnitas, chile verde and quesabirria, plus Mexican breakfasts, pozole and shrimp soup. Vegetarians get a veggie huarache supreme, burrito and torta.
Photo: T.Tseng on Wikimedia Commons (CC BY 2.0)
Start here
Carne asada
Asada is the most-mentioned item in Google’s review topics (29 reviews). Try it in a burrito ($12) or a soft taco ($5.90), per the menu on Yelp.
RV tip: Lighthouse Cove RV Park is about 0.2 mile away. The dining room is small, so takeout back at camp is an easy option.
Also worth ordering
- CarnitasA $17.10 dinner plate, and the second most-mentioned dish on Google (17 reviews).
- TamalesMentioned in 15 Google reviews.
- Chicken moleMole comes up in 12 Google reviews; the chicken mole burrito is $10.90.
- Flan or fried ice creamDesserts are $5.99 and $6.79; flan has 11 Google mentions.
Why go
Budget Mexican with a loyal following
Perlita’s is a simple dining room on US-101 with a long menu of Mexican standards and the lowest prices among our Crescent City picks; Tripadvisor rates it $.
It has 4.4 stars from more than 1,100 Google reviews, plus 4.2 on Tripadvisor, where it ranks #4 of 39 in town, and 4.2 on Yelp. Reviewers praise the tortillas, the portions and the friendly service; the trade-off is a small, busy room and the occasional wait.
It’s closed Sundays. For RVers it’s about a minute from Lighthouse Cove RV Park and 2 minutes from Sunset Harbor.
Photo: Zandcee on Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 3.0)
Why it made our list
- Budget prices ($ on Tripadvisor)
- #4 of 39 restaurants on Tripadvisor
- Vegetarian and vegan options
- Kids plate for $8.95
- About 1 minute from Lighthouse Cove RV Park
For RVers
Taking the rig to Perlita’s
The practical stuff we wished someone had told us before we pulled in.
Parking isn’t posted
Perlita’s doesn’t list parking details, so leave the rig at camp and come in the tow vehicle or car.
Go early or order to go
The dining room is small and can get busy; Yelp lists takeout and delivery.
Skip Sunday
It’s open 11 am to 8 pm Monday through Saturday and closed on Sunday.
Feed the family for less
The kids plate is $8.95 with rice and beans or fries, per the menu on Yelp.
What visitors say about Perlita’s
The visitor report card
We don’t copy other sites’ reviews, but the published scores are worth reading together. Scores checked October 31, 2026.
A delightful surprise on the North Coast.
Only In Your State · onlyinyourstate.com
What visitors often mention
Recurring themes in Google’s review topics
AsadaCarnitasTamales
Google’s review topics put asada on top (29 reviews), then carnitas (17), tamales (15), mole (12) and flan (11). Checked October 31, 2026.
What a meal costs
Prices in dollars from Perlita’s menu as posted on Yelp, checked October 31, 2026. They may have changed.
Good to know
Tacos$4.25–$5.90
Burritos$8.90–$15.50
Kids plate$8.95
Good forBudget mealsTakeoutVegetarians
Prices from Perlita’s menu as posted on Yelp, checked October 31, 2026. Tripadvisor rates it $.
Know before you go
Plan your visit
Perlita’s Authentic Mexican
- Address297 US-101, Crescent City, CA 95531
- HoursMon–Sat 11 am–8 pm
Closed Sunday, per Yelp and Tripadvisor - Phone(707) 465-6770
- ReservationsWalk in, or call (707) 465-6770; Yelp lists takeout and delivery
- Getting therePerlita’s is on US-101, about 0.2 mile from Lighthouse Cove RV Park via Sunset Circle and 0.4 mile from Sunset Harbor.
- ParkingParking details aren’t posted by the restaurant or on Tripadvisor. Bring the tow vehicle rather than the rig.
Google doesn’t show full weekly hours; Yelp and Tripadvisor agree on Monday to Saturday, 11 am to 8 pm. Call (707) 465-6770 to confirm.
Where to stay nearby
RV parks near Perlita’s
These are the Crescent City RV parks we have visited and written up. Drive times are without traffic.
Lighthouse Cove RV Park
A city-owned oceanfront park on the harbor with views of Battery Point Lighthouse, 91 full-hookup sites and a short walk to downtown.
Sunset Harbor RV Park
A budget full-hookup park across US-101 from the harbor, with sites from about $36 a night; it’s mostly long-term.
Village Camper Inn RV Park
A family-owned park on 22 wooded acres at the north edge of town, with 135 full-hookup sites and free cable TV.
Helpful answers
Frequently asked questions
The questions RVers ask most before pulling in.
Mon–Sat 11 am–8 pm
Ready for tacos on a budget?
Order the carne asada, add a tamale, and finish with flan.
Thank you to the people behind these photos. Please support them by giving their work a look. Photos via Wikimedia Commons: T meltzer (Battery Point Lighthouse on its islet; CC BY-SA 4.0), Zandcee (the lighthouse from the north; CC BY-SA 3.0) and T.Tseng (al pastor tacos; CC BY 2.0); the images were resized. Food photos marked “not taken at” show the dish, not this restaurant’s plate. Area photos show the neighborhood, not the restaurant. Review-site logos are trademarks of their owners.
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