At 1880 Grand Ave in the 92109, La Perla Cocina #2 is a Mexican restaurant serving Pacific Beach with hearty, made-from-scratch plates and a loyal neighborhood following. Owned by Guillermo R., the shop occupies a modest storefront at the corner of Grand and Lamont that regulars affectionately describe as a hole-in-the-wall with outsized flavor. The menu stretches from early-morning breakfast burritos, huevos rancheros, and chorizo omelettes through lunch and dinner staples such as carne asada burritos, rolled tacos, enchiladas, and the crowd-favorite OaxaCalifornia burrito, a house original that wraps seasoned carne asada, french fries, and melted Oaxaca cheese inside a quesadilla-style tortilla. The San Diego County Health Department gives the kitchen a 93 out of 100 score. Apple Maps reviewers call the OaxaCalifornia burrito forearm-sized and note that the staff is consistently friendly and fast. Google reviewers highlight the fresh salsas, generous portions, and the fact that the restaurant offers a free parking lot behind the building, a rarity along this stretch of Grand Avenue. Visitors exploring the Mexican dining scene in Pacific Beach can also walk east on Grand to Pueblo, which puts a contemporary spin on traditional recipes. La Perla opens daily at 8:30 a.m. and serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner with both counter and table service, making it a practical stop whether you need a quick takeout burrito before the beach or a sit-down meal with the family. Couples looking to pair their meal with Italian wine and small plates later in the evening often continue down the block to Enoteca Adriano.