MERCADO LA PERLA

"Small but might store with many Latin goods, bins of dried peppers, small little restaurant on one side with real Mexican tacos! They even had Goya malt! Picture of food is after I started eating after hike - so portion is half on one taco as it was consumed so fast!"

"Delicious authentic tacos. The salsa bar is to die for! We go out of our way to eat here and stopping by when driving through silverthorne is a must!"

"Popped in here with my mom and brother because another review said this was the best Mexican restaurant in Silverthorne Colorado! Unfortunately, they did not have nachos, however, their chicken tacos were quite simply to die for! The savory flavor had just a bit of heat, was well cooked and the broth was so delicious, l could have stuck a straw in the pot and drank out of it! My brother ordered the carne asada burrito, while mom chose the bean and cheese burrito. We also ordered a side of beans and rice and a piece of chocolate flan. The burritos were enormous! Usually, my brother can knock out the largest of burritos but at Mercado, the portions were so generous that he had to take half of his home. The rice was delicately, flavored and well cooked. The beans were also quite yummy with melted cheese on top, and the chocolate flan was fabulous! They also had a lovely salsa bar with several offerings, many I had never seen before. The chopped cucumber and creamy guac salsas were my favorite! The atmosphere is interesting because the restaurant is attached to a general store. As you can see from the pictures, they have a lot to offer from prime cuts of meat, to Mexican candy! I have not as yet been to Mexico, but this place had the feel of a truly traditional Latin American environment. It was quite busy when we arrived, with lots of customers coming in and out, for to-go orders. There was a nice selection of beverages, bottled and a fountain area with Coke products. Next time we go, I'm going to try their horchata or mango drink. Everything was as clean as it could be during such a busy time. The restaurant was well staffed and packed with locals! Will definitely stop here on my next trip to the mountains!"

"Perfect lunch to start our visit to Summit County. The tacos and burrito we tried were excellent! Their guac and the condiment bar is great. We would definitely return for more delicious food."

"Love this Mexican food joint! Their taco tripa is to die for. Menudo is super delicious and highly recommended. There are so many snacks to browse and get too. We come here all the time when we are in town."

"I don't understand how anyone can give this place a bad review! I got the chicken enchiladas and my partner got the carne asada burrito. Both delicious but his burrito was AMAZING! Salsa bar is awesome! Ignore the haters and give this place a shot!!!"

"Muy Bueno! The Chicken Tostada was delicious! So was the Barbacoa and carne asada. Love the ice cream bars! Gracias! "