Tacos la Perla

"Excellent Al pastor. Excellent carnitas. I posted a review on yelp saying how great this place was 10 years ago and I'd already been going to it for years. Edit Feb 2024-- the red truck is not LA Perla. That's a thief who stole his mother's truck and her spot and renamed it La Placita. That's why it was gone so long. Seriously. Plus his food sucks. The white one on the other corner is the real LA Perla. Stay away from red truck."

"Who would have known I would have the best shrimp tacos I’ve had in months in front of an EBMUD depot? This taco truck rocks!"

"I was so surprised the see a taco tuck on west grand. I normally don’t drive out this way for lunch. The food here is very good. They have excellent service and the quality matches that of a restaurant. I tried the shrimp taco, potato taco and sops. All of it was very tasty. You can also call ahead and they will make your order so you don’t need stand inline if they have a line. I’ll definitely be returning. Cash only."

"A mainstay of Oakland's Taco Truck movement, La Perla, (With their new truck and new menu) is absolutely KILLING it in the highly competitive Mexican Regional cuisine business. With the best tacos around here, (West Oakland) these much beloved folks who everyone knows, not only do tacos, but have a wide selection of meats, AND serve Barbacoa, a rare treat when made correctly (Which they do) a slow cooked combination beef, with deep savory flavors that go beyond Birria or Carne Asada. the waiting time is minimal, and the location on Grand right off Union, makes it the best spot for a quick pit stop for some of the best Mexican in Northern California. Buen Provecho! P.I. (P.S. my phone camera was having issues, so I'll post pictures as soon as it's working again!)"