Business Details
46 Years
experience
Your Trusted Source for Authentic Mexican Groceries
La Perla Tapatia has served the Central Valley of California for over 40 years as a family-owned business dedicated to preserving Mexican culinary traditions. Founded in Patterson in 1980, we have expanded to five locations, offering an extensive selection of authentic Mexican products. Our stores feature fresh meats, homemade tortillas, daily-baked pastries, and regional specialties that transport customers to the heart of Mexico. The Villa familys commitment to quality and tradition ensures every product reflects the rich cultural heritage of Guadalajara, the origin of our name. With departments ranging from full-service carnicerias to taquerias serving traditional plates, we provide a comprehensive Mexican grocery experience.Our bakery offers custom cakes and desserts, while our liquor department stocks tequila and other Latin spirits. Every store emphasizes competitive pricing, personalized service, and community connection through locally sourced and imported goods. We pride ourselves on customer satisfaction, offering samples, custom meat cuts, and a loyalty program with exclusive weekly deals. As a cornerstone of the Central Valley, we remain dedicated to delivering authenticity, quality, and exceptional value to every customer.
Services
Meat Department
Bakery
Tortilleria
Taqueria
Cremeria
Produce
Liquor Department
Grocery
La Perla Brand Products
Details
- Year established: 1980
Highlights and features
- We have over 40 years of experience as a family-owned Mexican grocery chain.
- Our stores offer an extensive variety of authentic Mexican food products.
- We provide daily-baked fresh tortillas and pastries in traditional recipes.
- Our meat departments offer custom cuts and marinated options for convenience.
- We operate five conveniently located stores across California's Central Valley.
Services
Meat Department
Our full-service meat counter offers top-quality fresh meats, shellfish, and chicken with custom cuts available. We provide combo, family, economic, and pork packages at competitive prices. Marinated meats are also available for quick meal solutions.
Bakery
Daily-baked traditional Mexican sweet breads, rolls, cookies, and seasonal specialties like Rosca de Reyes. We offer custom cakes and desserts for events, including tres leches and wedding cakes with personalized service.
Tortilleria
Locally renowned for our original recipe corn and flour tortillas made fresh daily. Our tortillas accompany meals in our taqueria and are available for retail purchase to maintain authentic Mexican flavors at home.
Taqueria
Traditional Mexican plates including carnitas, tacos, chiles rellenos, and broths prepared with fresh ingredients. Handmade flour tortillas available at select locations for breakfast, lunch, or dinner options.
Produce
Vibrant selection of fruits, vegetables, and herbs with Latin specialties like chiles and guavas. Our produce department offers high-quality items at competitive prices with a sensory experience reminiscent of a Mexican market.
Questions
What products does La Perla Tapatia specialize in?
We specialize in authentic Mexican groceries including fresh meats, baked goods, tortillas, regional specialties, and Latin/International products across multiple departments.
Do you offer prepared foods or restaurant services?
Yes, our Taqueria serves traditional Mexican plates like carnitas and chiles rellenos with fresh ingredients and handmade tortillas at select locations.
Are there any senior citizen discounts or special hours?
We offer special operating hours from 7-8 AM daily for senior citizens (65+) and disabled customers.
Do you have bakery services for special occasions?
Yes, our bakery department creates custom cakes and desserts for events, including tres leches cakes and wedding cakes with advance notice.
What areas do you serve in California?
We serve California's Central Valley with locations in Turlock, Modesto, Hughson, Riverbank, and Patterson.
Can I request specific products not currently available?
Yes, contact your local store manager to request specific Latin or international products not currently in stock.
Reviews (5)
Cathy Ortiz
Jan 31, 2022
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It not what it used to be. Poor service, food is okay . tortillas are poor quality. Very disappointed.
Aric Ruiz
Jan 13, 2022
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Getting groceries and meat here is a really good choice. I love the value and variety they have. The only bad thing is how few lines are open for checking out
Javier Lil'Romeo Marquez
Dec 25, 2021
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I have purchased a lotto ticket there at this store from the machine.. The ticket is called monopoly and i have won $50., found out that this ticket isn't activated by the retailer store and now its been twice trying to cash out this ticket and spoke to an assistant manager and all was said by both assistant manager and manager is to call 1800- Lottery. Please people do not buy lotto here! Learn it from my experience. This store is bad!
Rene Martinez
Dec 23, 2021
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Same Mexican store like most of them my first time I stop by for food a was good. The Mexican bread ( bouillon) fresh and hot.
Diana Lauren
Dec 02, 2021
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Some cashier at the food court accused me of stealing a dollar from the tip jar. I had a whole $100 dollar bill why the hell would I steal a dollar? all i wanted to do was pay my food. She had the nerve to accuse me but not show the evidence? Made me no longer want to buy food anymore. The place needs to be remodel the meat smells bad and is in bad condition the time I have bought it gotten sick twice from it.
