Perla Negra Mariscos

For the past 2 months we have eaten here on a weekly basis! I cannot get enough of the sauces they have! Recently we have had the pleasure of having Marcos as our server and he's attentive and has made wonderful food recommendations. Pulpo Asado (octopus starter) - cooked to perfection and marinated with a spicy sauce Steak tacos - are always phenomenal Beef Quesabirria Tacos - ARE THE STAR OF THE SHOW!!! SUPER DELICIOUS & MEATY! Shrimp ceviche tostada - a mountain of chopped shrimp with cucumber & tomato's on a tostada so good if you don't want to order a full appetizer of ceviche We also always order a side of the Cucaracha sauce which is pretty spicy but super flavorful to enjoy with all our food Only negative about this place is the drinks are super sugary and watered down. After ordering 4 different cocktails didn't even feel a slight buzz.

BLACK ÖYSTER CULT I can see why this Nayarit-style seafood restaurant in Bolingbrook has a devoted fan base. A few weeks after welcoming our daughter into the world, my wife had a simple request: oysters. Instead of dropping a hundo on dinner at Hugo's Frog Bar or Catch 35, I found this place close by on Route 53, just north of Lily Cache Ln. We've been to Perla Negra twice and left satisfied on both occasions. My wife enjoyed a dozen oysters on the half shell ($20), one of the few things she couldn't have while pregnant with our 2nd kiddo. I was happy to see their Micheladas ($7) were fairly priced and refreshing to boot. Lots of places deem it a cocktail, when in reality it's just beer with Clamato (a tomato juice blend) so kudos to them for not overcharging. Shrimp & cheese empanadas (4 for $13) were piping hot, delicious, and came with fresh avocado slices alongside a chipotle dipping sauce. The elote ($5) was good, too: boiled corn, mayo, cotija cheese, and cayenne pepper with a squeeze of lime. 5/5 for both of these. The quesabirria (3 for $16) were terrific! A cross between a barbacoa taco and a quesadilla, these were served with onions, cilantro, and birria (au jus) and were just as tasty as Taco Dale's, if not better. 5/5 Surprisingly, the ceviche de pescado ($16) was the weakest of the dishes we ate. Our ceviche had tilapia, cucumber, onion, tomato, carrots, cilantro and lime juice topped with avocado. Though a decent portion size, it was very soupy, tough to eat with chips, and was the only item we didn't eagerly devour. 3/5 Bread = 4.5 Circuses = 4.5 Our server was just the right amount of attentive. They have a gorgeous wall mural behind the bar and TVs are usually playing soccer. I dig the "Te: Amo / quila" neon sign, but it seems too trendy for a place like this--I think it'd be more at home at Blanco Cocina + Cantina in Oak Brook (or in my basement). * TL;DR * It sounds like Perla Negra gets pretty wild on the weekends--their website suggests you make a reservation--so business must be good. The seafood is high quality, authentic, and not exorbitantly priced. I could tell this was a reputable place based on the fact that I was the only non-Latino there, usually an indicator that food's the real deal. I'm happy to recommend and will definitely return again in the future. No pirates 'curse' here, just a glimmering black pearl with lots to offer.

Devious food from shrimp to tacos to salad, everything (door dash) was hot and delicious

I've been to this place multiple times, so it is really surprising to me that I have not yet reviewed it. La Perla Negra is an absolutely amazing restaurant, and has never disappointed me in terms of food. My go-to is shrimp here. I've tried it every style possible, Nayarit, Diablo, Manyequilla,etc, and it all tastes absolutely scrumptious. My husband had their Pasta A La Crema and he absolutely loved it. Their cocktails are super good as well. Especially this Tamarind drink that they have - I had a Virgin version, but it was fantastic. Ambiance is wonderful, both bright and culturally significant. The service is good, and the place is super clean. Definitely recommended!

After coming here it turned out to be a better experience. It seemed pretty unfriendly to vegetarians because this is primarily a seafood Mexican restaurant. Perla Negra Mariscos actually has a few things. Of course margaritas. There's also authentic and fresh guacamole that's chunky and spicy. Even though the menu is mostly seafood there's a few things that aren't. It of course has margaritas. These are the authentic kind that are salty and not just the glass rim. Had a lot to choose from. The one I got was the Cucumber House Margarita. It's $6 for a decent amount. This had a bright green color and was better than typical ones that are made from a mix. Everyone else seemed to like what they ate. They got fish and shrimp. It looked good but I didn't take any pictures. Thankfully I got a picture of the guacamole I got because this was among the best I ever had of this. It's about $10 for a bowl. This is made with fresh avocados, black pepper, fresh lime juice, onions, and tomatoes. It had some good spice to it. This was also chunky and not smooth like commercially produced. Bad thing is there wasn't much for me to eat. In spite of this there's good things like margaritas and guacamole. The prices are okay or a little high but you get very good stuff.