Taqueria La Perlita
Taqueria La Perlita is a Decatur, IL taco spot known for Mexican food, casual Mexican fare, and a neighborhood restaurant feel, with a 4.6★ rating across 615 Google reviews.
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Why people love this place
- •Highly rated by locals
- •Affordable, everyday pricing
- •Good for casual tacos
- •Located in Decatur, IL
- •Strong Google review volume
Order like a local
- →Order a sampler — two or three different fillings — to find your favorite.
- →Try at least one of the house salsas. Ask which is the spiciest.
- →Cash often moves the line faster at casual taquerías like this.
- →It can get busy at peak hours — aim for early lunch or mid-afternoon.
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Frequently asked
What kind of tacos does Taqueria La Perlita serve?+
Taqueria La Perlita is known for classic Mexican tacos, plus the usual taquería staples like rice, beans, and house salsas.
Where is Taqueria La Perlita located?+
Taqueria La Perlita is at 495 N 22nd St, Decatur, IL 62521, USA in Decatur, Illinois.
Is Taqueria La Perlita good?+
Taqueria La Perlita has a 4.6★ average across 615 Google reviews — loved by locals by Decatur taco standards.
How expensive is Taqueria La Perlita?+
Taqueria La Perlita sits at $ (cheap eats) — typical for a Decatur taquería.
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