La Perla Rooftop Bar

Review №1

Rating: 5

East terrace is best kept secret in El Paso. We love bringing visitors to El Paso to La Perla for the great views and cocktails. Please dont hesitate to support this fantastic bar.

Date: a month ago

Review №2

Rating: 5

Date: a month ago

Review №3

Rating: 4

Date: 2 months ago

Review №4

Rating: 5

Date: 3 months ago

Review №5

Rating: 1

Drinks were great, had the meat and cheese tray which was okay. Just expect to wait a long time for your drinks and water. It wasnt busy, multiple empty seats but waitress claims it was busy. Waitress visits every table asking who ordered what drinks because they cant remember. Not worth it

Date: 3 months ago

Review №6

Rating: 1

I was there on Saturday and it took them more than an hour to serve us. In fact, another table next to us left because it was never attended to. very nice place but terrible service

Date: 3 months ago

Review №7

Rating: 1

Worst service we ve ever received at any bar. Took 3 hours to get two rounds of drinks and an appetizer - all of which we basically had to beg for because part of the order was forgotten or delayed. Only pro about this place is that the bartender makes good drinks - just expect to wait a long time to get them (too many guests for one waitress).

Date: 3 months ago

Review №8

Rating: 3

Pearls fit

Date: 4 months ago

Review №9

Rating: 5

Bartender Ally,I hope I spelled correctly. 10/10, will be back.

Date: 4 months ago

Review №10

Rating: 5

Dropped by here on a whim after dinner downtown. Great and unique experience. Definitely will get there earlier as they have two terraces- the north terrace has the best views of the sunset and mountains but the east terrace gave us a nice view of downtown. The bartender was fantastic and knowledgeable. Prices were steep but you are paying for the view and reasonable for an upscale cocktail bar

Date: 4 months ago

Review №11

Rating: 1

Website says $200 min for a party of six. We had a party of 5 and they still required a $200 min plus 20% gratuity. Service wasn t worth the price of admission. Great view but be ready to pay a price for it.

Date: 6 months ago

Review №12

Rating: 5

This is my second time here. Kaila and Andrew are the best bartenders I ever had. The drinks are absolutely amazing. It is a must try.

Date: 6 months ago

Review №13

Rating: 5

Great view and good drinks!

Date: 7 months ago

Review №14

Rating: 5

Best view of the city!! Drinks were superb.

Date: 7 months ago

Review №15

Rating: 3

Went on a Saturday around 4 pm waitress was good, can t remember her name (she had braces 5/5). She was helpful with drinks right away and recommended some different food choices she likes. We ordered guacamole, had good flavor, I m giving food a 3/5 because they only give you 4 tortillas for the guacamole . We needed about 4 more tortillas to finish off the guac, so sadly a lot when to waste. Then the south side patio was locked so we couldn t even enjoy the views over there. Only one fire pit was working and the service towards getting that fixed was disappointing. Overall, I m glad I went and saw some of the views but I probably won t be going back.

Date: 8 months ago

Review №16

Rating: 5

Beautiful little hotel rooftop bar with fantastic views and good drinks (although the drink menu is very limited). You need to be hotel guest, or local, and you need a reservation!

Date: 9 months ago

Review №17

Rating: 1

Overly pretentious for what it is. There are better views, people, and times elsewhere. Here, you really are paying too much time and effort to be in an atmosphere of nothing but smog and smug. Hard pass.

Date: 10 months ago

Review №18

Rating: 5

Date: 10 months ago

Review №19

Rating: 5

Super service, Miss Ludim treated us very kindly, we thought she was the manager because her service was great. We will return again

Date: 10 months ago

Review №20

Rating: 2

Date: 10 months ago

Review №21

Rating: 3

The photos make it seem wayyyy better than the actual place. The ambience felt so boring. Couples were just laying on each other almost falling asleep to some jazz classical music. The other side rooftop is about 10x30ft and it s cute but it is not what I was expecting either. Cocktail Server took about 30 min to offer us a drink. It s a very extremely relaxed vibe to where the music makes you start yawning. People are either dressed nice. Others are in flip flops and shorts. So no enforced dress code. Would give it a 4/10.

Date: 11 months ago

Review №22

Rating: 1

Bad service and on top of that they totally messed up my friends pre- wedding event. No one even tried to accommodate her and the guest even though one side was practically empty. We had to go elsewhere I was up there prior to the event time and wasn t impressed by anything. They did a good job on the internet photos because it s not that nice at all. You are better off going to the Hotel Paso Del North.

Date: a year ago

Review №23

Rating: 1

Waited for about 25 minutes and nobody approached to take an order

Date: a year ago

Review №24

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №25

Rating: 3

Nice place, obviously a great view, but the service is almost non-existent, they asked me to write down my own order, and they didnt give me anything to write it down, it seemed self-service, even after a while they sent a waiter, the live music is very Good, but its not a restaurant, its just for snacks, dont expect a proper dish, just something to drink and snack..

Date: a year ago

Review №26

Rating: 3

Not much of a view for a $11 Michelob ultra

Date: a year ago

Review №27

Rating: 5

This hidden little spot in downtown was the perfect end to a birthday celebration. We loved how knowledgeable the staff was. Having different sections to choose from was perfect! Also I had the most refreshing cucumber mocktail!

Date: a year ago

Review №28

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №29

Rating: 5

Enjoy every minute!

Date: a year ago

Review №30

Rating: 1

Terrible service, only the view is worth it

Date: a year ago

Review №31

Rating: 5

Offers an amazing view of El Paso. Loved the live music. Great food, drinks and service!

Date: a year ago

Review №32

Rating: 1

The view is great, but the customer service and the food was not up to par for the price!!!

Date: a year ago

Review №33

Rating: 1

Absolute Trash. They don t care about you, their bad reputation, or the way they treat people. They turn you away even if you have a reservation and money to spend. The staff is mean, rude, and condescending. Don t go here. Here are some dive bars with better reviews, better drinks, and MUCH friendlier staff: The Tap 4.3 Monarch 4.5 Lloyd s 4.2 Mona 4.3 You might see a bug or two at these bars but at least you won t see a tiny, and angry manager with a Napoleon complex get triggered by you touching his velvet rope.

Date: a year ago

Review №34

Rating: 5

Came in for a quick cocktail and the views before dinner and was not disappointed. They didnt have a cocktail menu, so be prepared with an idea of what you want. I went with a Mezcal Negroni and it was delicious.

Date: a year ago

Review №35

Rating: 4

Date: a year ago

Review №36

Rating: 5

Great spot for a sunset and a cocktail Joey and Leandra were BOTH fantastic bartenders and made us some great, unique cocktails! Loren also greeted us warmly and gave us the history behind the rooftop! Definitely recommend this place for a beautiful view of El Paso during golden hour. Something to note: they don t have a full dinner menu/table service (order at the bar), so it s perfect for some light apps and drinks.

Date: a year ago

Review №37

Rating: 1

Extremely rude staff.

Date: a year ago

Review №38

Rating: 1

Really disappointed by my experience here tonight. I had made reservations for 9:00. I arrived two minutes early only to find that my table had been given away. The seating hostess told us the bartender had given our table to someone else and that when she told him it was reserved, he said he didn t care (her exact words). After some effort on the hostess part, we were seated at a table and told that someone would be by to take our order. Not five minutes passed when the manager came by and asked us to move because the table we were sitting at had been reserved for a larger party. After being relocated, we waited for half an hour without anyone taking our order, at which point we left to go to the bar at the Paso del Norte. On the way out, we spoke to the manager and he was unbothered, didn t even apologize.

Date: a year ago

Review №39

Rating: 1

Manger was rude and it was very uncalled for. Threatened to call security on us, just for taking photos

Date: a year ago

Review №40

Rating: 1

Manger was very rude to us. We where planning to leave and take a few more pictures inside, and he threatened to call security on us. We aren t even bothering anyone. Even the waiters where apologizing to us.

Date: a year ago

Review №41

Rating: 2

Like most of the comments, I have to agree with poor service to the customer. The prices are ridiculous for such a bland experience. Gorgeous views but bad management.

Date: a year ago

Review №42

Rating: 5

Nice and the food was very good. The staff were extremely courteous and helpful. We were there for a daytime event and the view of city landmarks was excellent. A nighttime visit would be even better.

Date: a year ago

Review №43

Rating: 1

I made a reservation for Valentines Day via opentable app. The restaurant called and left a voicemail to confirm the reservation to which, I returned the call and confirmed my reservation. Fast forward two weeks to Valentines Day. My girlfriend and I show up for our 8:15 reservation to be told, Due to the number of reservations for tonight, we arent serving food up here. I responded with well thats the whole reason we made the reservation was to eat dinner. All I got in return was Oh Im sorry. That was it nothing more than that. No lets fix this for you or anything. So, we went downstairs to Ambar which, is apparently tied to la perla. We asked the hostess if there was any way we could eat there. We were told they were booked up. I posed the issue that La Perla wasnt cooking food, so we had to come downstairs. Again, second time something could have been fixed but we simply got a Oh yeah they brought the cook downstairs due to the number of reservations. but you can sit at the bar. So twice we were told we arent going to help you for our mistake. So, for Valentines dinner we sat crowded at the end of the bar in the space for 1 person attempting to enjoy the night. This is ridiculous that there was zero attempt to correct the restaurants failure to plan accordingly or to beforehand inform me of that limitation so I could make alternate dinner arrangements.

Date: a year ago

Review №44

Rating: 5

I love the view, the drinks. Is just a totally zen and different vibe from anywhere in El Paso. A must try place. The bartenders always get you the best and explain any drinks to you , definitely coming back more often.

Date: a year ago

Review №45

Rating: 2

Service is too slow, bartenders are rude, overpriced but nice city views. I would recommend just get a drink at the bar downstairs then go upstairs.

Date: a year ago

Review №46

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №47

Rating: 5

Really nice view from downtown EP

Date: a year ago

Review №48

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №49

Rating: 5

Gorgeous views and delicious food! Sunset and nighttime hours are spectacular.

Date: a year ago

Review №50

Rating: 5

Beautiful Bar breath taking views

Date: a year ago

Review №51

Rating: 5

Shot out to LAUREN RAY BEST ROOFTOP BARTENDER BEST PHOTOGRAPHER Best HISTORIAN BEST CITY VIEWS AMAZING.HOSPITALITY

Date: a year ago

Review №52

Rating: 5

Excellent and cozy place for a social drink and a view of downtown.

Date: a year ago

Review №53

Rating: 5

Very nice views and atmosphere. Drinks are very well made and priced. The staff are nice and attentive. The food is good.

Date: a year ago

Review №54

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №55

Rating: 5

Date: 2 years ago

Review №56

Rating: 5

Fantastic place to take your significant other. From the Perla rooftop you get a nice view of downtown El Paso. They offer variety of drinks plus the Ambar restaurant is in the 1st floor.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №57

Rating: 5

Nice clean atmosphere

Date: 2 years ago

Review №58

Rating: 5

Very pretty place, kinda hidden but its nice. We went here for my bachelorette party and the bartender was super nice he gave us a free shot! food was good, drinks were a little strong but still good. I do recommend

Date: 2 years ago

Review №59

Rating: 1

Canceled my reservation without any explanation or apology. Very disappointed. They need to remember that there are ALOT of bars in El Paso....

Date: 2 years ago

Review №60

Rating: 4

Great food and drinks, great service, great views of El Paso, Juarez and New Mexico.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №61

Rating: 5

Date: 2 years ago

Review №62

Rating: 5

Date: 2 years ago

Review №63

Rating: 1

Really disappointing, nobody greets you, nobody talks to you. Practically have to force your way to getting attended. If this place could properly give people a good service it could do so well and be so busy. With such a fantastic view and such nice looking drinks it s pretty astonishing how empty it is. But I completely understood why after going and experiencing the service. Get a better manager with a focus on service and customer experience. You already have the view, upscale design and a great menu. That s your missing element to getting it to do better.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №64

Rating: 5

Enjoyed the outdoor area, but there was no service and the drinks could have been better.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №65

Rating: 2

Date: 2 years ago

Review №66

Rating: 5

Date: 2 years ago

Review №67

Rating: 4

Date: 2 years ago

Review №68

Rating: 4

Had a great experience overall. Went with my family and was greeted and served our first drink. Their drink menu was limited but they created a drink comparable to what I wanted and it was delicious. We came on a Sunday so they didn t serve food on the rooftop but the manager was amazing and talked to the restaurant downstairs to get us a table. He didn t have to so we were happy they went the extra mile to tend to us as we were hungry. We plan on coming back for another date night.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №69

Rating: 5

Date: 2 years ago

Review №70

Rating: 5

Great views, calm atmosphere and good drinks.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №71

Rating: 4

Date: 2 years ago

Review №72

Rating: 5

My aunt and I went here while I was in El Paso. The view, drinks and food are incredible. We had a waiter, and I wish we had got his name, but he was amazing. He got us desert from the restaurant downstairs and also brought out different salsas to try. We enjoyed our experience and will be back when I visit.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №73

Rating: 5

Beautiful setting and the bartenders were great!

Date: 2 years ago

Review №74

Rating: 5

Excellent place and service but nothing else can perfectly appreciate the sunset

Date: 2 years ago

Review №75

Rating: 5

Date: 2 years ago

Review №76

Rating: 4

Definitely nice views of down town El Paso. Perfect place for drinks and light dinner. Make sure you secure your reservation before going.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №77

Rating: 2

We made a reservation to find out it does not matter, seems like it is a first come first serve. They had two bar tenders for about 40 people and they were also taking food orders. They were also a bit rude. Good location, but poorly managed. Also took about an hour to get my food. Pick one, it is either a lounge, or a roof top restaurant.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №78

Rating: 5

Great place to chill and enjoy the views.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №79

Rating: 5

Its our first time at la perla and our best experience ever....definetly we are going àgain ...great service and delicious food...

Date: 2 years ago

Review №80

Rating: 4

The sunset views are beautiful where you can see the train tracks, San Jacinto Plaza, and the Paso Del Norte hotel. The service was slow with only 2 bartenders on a Saturday night. We werent greeted by anyone at the front despite having made reservations on Open table. You order drinks and food at the bar yourself. The drinks werent something Id reorder. The taquitos we had were good. Winded up going to Ambar to enjoy the rest of the night. Just make sure weather will be good when you plan on going as its outdoor with extremely limited indoor seating, see picture. Highly recommend for the views!

Date: 2 years ago

Review №81

Rating: 1

I wish i could give Zero stars. Making a reservation to La Perla RESTAURANT arriving and being told that the kitchen is down and that they just have drinks. Yes. Thats how i was welcomed. The 2 waitresses that were there, clearly had no idea what they were doing. They looked lost. I arrive and say. Hello, i have a reservation for dinner at 6:15 . She goes. Oh ok. You can sit wherever. Thats when i knew it was off to a rough start. It sad that such a beautiful place has such a bad service. Wish i could meet the owners and tell them in person what a mediocre service they have but then i think about it and I bet they are just as mediocre as the place.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №82

Rating: 1

Made a reservation and the place didn t have the restaurant open. They only had the bar open. Not even worth one star.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №83

Rating: 5

Spectacular views and outstanding service. Looking for a good excuse to go again very soon.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №84

Rating: 1

Overpriced and overestimated. Make a reservation. $125 before you even walk in the door for the view. The menu is limited, the staff (according to other reviews)....well read the reviews and find out for yourself. Yeah its packed, but Id rather be at The Tap Bar! Zero stars!!!

Date: 2 years ago

Review №85

Rating: 5

Beautiful

Date: 2 years ago

Review №86

Rating: 5

The Plaza Hotel Pioneer Park is a luxury hotel in downtown El Paso. La Perla has sweeping views of El Paso and the distant Franklin Mountains. It s a great place to enjoy the sunset with a drink & cherish the time with your close ones or alone.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №87

Rating: 5

Date: 2 years ago

Review №88

Rating: 5

Amazing sunset views and the history of the building is amazing.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №89

Rating: 5

Gorgeous view

Date: 2 years ago

Review №90

Rating: 5

Date: 2 years ago

Review №91

Rating: 5

Very nice view and good drinks. I was staying at the hotel so didnt need a reservation or had any minimums. The shrimp was very good, would recommend!

Date: 2 years ago

Review №92

Rating: 5

GR8 place to meet & greet....atop of downtown El Paso

Date: 2 years ago

Review №93

Rating: 2

We did not feel welcome here at all. When we entered the building the hotel staff were very kind and helped us find how to get to the bar. Once we arrived on the 17th floor that all changed. The staff was not very helpful, there are no signs on how to proceed on getting seated. The hostess stand/ hostess were nowhere to be found on a Saturday evening. Once we were seated, we found a limited menu and after asking for several classic drinks we were informed that they didn t have the ingredients. Seating was disappointing. The view was not what was advertised. Server was very kind. Review is strictly for the establishment.

Date: 3 years ago

Review №94

Rating: 5

Great location on top of The Plaza Hotel in downtown El Paso. Valet parking or garage parking about a block away. As long as the weather is nice, its very beautiful and laid back. All outside seating so keep that in mind. Reservations are recommended as there is limited seating. The skyline of El Paso can be seen from up here, just dont look straight down as its 17 floors up. They have a small menu with appetizers & desserts and then a cocktail menu with specialty cocktails as well. Ask your waitstaff as they have other drinks not on the menu too. Afraid of Heights - may not recommend but otherwise for a relaxing time with a great view - Enjoy!

Date: 3 years ago

Review №95

Rating: 3

They should not advertise this bar as a restaurant. The food served here is appetizer fare at best.

Date: 3 years ago

Review №96

Rating: 1

The staff is incredibly rude and disrespectful. To begin with, they won t allow any reservation made for over 4 guests; I had a hard time reserving for a birthday. After several calls and separate reservations, we had a birthday party set on the rooftop. When we arrived they claimed they could not find our reservations. Eventually they found it but denied us service in the rooftop because some guests in the party weren t 21. Absolutely no specifications for 21+ are stated anywhere in the page or opentable site. There was no reason for the service to be denied, those under 21 were obviously not going to be drinking. The manager and hostess yelled at three guests in the party and refused to allow us upstairs. Claimed that since it s high end dining that was unacceptable. Other restaurants in town do not act like this with guests. They said the only way they would respect our reservation was if only those above 21 came in. Absolutely ridiculous.

Date: 3 years ago

Review №97

Rating: 5

Very nice place for drinks.

Date: 3 years ago

Review №98

Rating: 5

Beautiful overlook of the city. Very relaxing with amazing food and drinks

Date: 3 years ago

Review №99

Rating: 3

The food was good, but appetizers only. They really shouldnt be calling it a restaurant. The seating arrangement was strange as well. They put us in a small narrow section of tables that seemed to be an afterthought during design. We would go back to meet friends after dinner, but this is not the place for dinner.

Date: 3 years ago

Review №100

Rating: 5

Beautiful!

Date: 3 years ago

Review №101

Rating: 1

I ve never felt less welcome in a restaurant ever before! Terrible! Unfriendly hostess, and $125 minimum ticket, which is strange considering there were ONLY 2 tables tonight, and looking at the menu, I m not sure how 2 adults would be able to spend that much, so instead they served the other 8 people in the entire restaurant at 7 pm tonight and I went down the street and spent $90 on dinner and cocktails elsewhere. Booked on open table, no notice of a minimum bill amount and no menu online, I could kinda understand a minimum if it were communicated, OR if they were busy and in high demand, but you d have to order nearly everything on the menu to get to the minimum, and even then, awkward and untrained staff are there to meet you. I d be embarrassed to be managing this restaurant. My second time in El Paso in a week, I almost booked this hotel, thank God I didn t, and I certainly won t the next 5 times I m back, or ever for that matter. PS.. I d ditch the minimum on evenings you have less than 10 people in the restaurant, my $90 would have been better than $0 and a negative review. Place is a total joke, notice the other reviews mention views not food? Go up and grab a drink, see the rooftop view, and then dine at any other restaurant in the area, you ll thank me later.

Date: 3 years ago

Review №102

Rating: 1

Can I leave zero stars?? If I could, I would. First, we were not a guest at this particular hotel, but one down the street. We made reservations on open table for a rooftop table. The hostess was uncomfortably awkward. She was strange about sitting outside, she had NO idea what tapas were.. even more strange, considering it s a TAPAS restaurant. Once we finally get though the uncomfortable encounter and get to our table, she proceeds to tell us that because we are not guests of the hotel, there will be a $125 minimum.. that s incredibly difficult to do considering the most expensive thing on the menu is $22.. and there is only two of us. Save yourself the time and go ANYWHERE else.

Date: 3 years ago

Review №103

Rating: 4

Great spot to people watch and enjoy epic sunsets in a glam yet relaxed atmosphere. Great cocktails too!

Date: 3 years ago

Review №104

Rating: 2

Two stars because of the view. The space is great but definitely overpriced. There s a $125 minimum which I wouldn t mind paying if the offerings and service were worth it. The menu is limited. The brown shrimp I could tell were frozen, straight from a Costco bag. Not all the menu items were available at the time of my visit. One of the items they ran out of was salt because the lamb lollipops were bland. The servers were slow even though there were only five tables occupied. You have to take a trip for the restroom since it s on another floor. I get that they re trying to be upscale but this was a low budget experience.

Date: 3 years ago

Review №105

Rating: 5

My husband took me to a romantic date to la Perla and it was fantastic , we got there right before sunset so it was very romantic to be in a roof top, the place is very calm and has separate spaces so you can really be doing your own thing. They only sell appetizers which were pretty good (a little over priced) and small, so we head out to whataburger after it. I think the place is mostly to drink, they have about 10 different specialty drinks which are very good but they don t put the prices of them in the menu, for what our bill was I would probably say the drinks are between $15/$17 dlls each (and are smaller that what you would get in a regular bar) but for the experience and romanticism I ll give it a 5 star. Very worth for the scenery and picture opportunities but definitely a one time thing.

Date: 3 years ago

Review №106

Rating: 5

One of the best places I have been in a very long time. Are guest attendant took very good care of the three of us. The food was awesome thank you to the Sous chef for designing the menu, (we ordered one of everything on the menu). And thank you to the Executive Chef for creating a wonderful and relaxing environment. From one executive chef to another well done!!! I highly recommend this place to all. Chef Crowley, Wade CEC Salt & Ash Catering LLC.

Date: 3 years ago

Review №107

Rating: 5

Fantastic atmosphere and wonderful staff! Definitely going again soon!

Date: 3 years ago

Review №108

Rating: 5

The rooftop bar is very beautiful. I suggest timing your visit for sunset. We watched the colors change in the sky, the city lights coming on, and the excitement at the baseball stadium and the plaza directly below for hours. It was magical. Staff was very attentive and friendly. At the time only the cold menu was available from the Ambar restaurant, and it was wonderful. Highly recommended.

Date: 3 years ago