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    Chela's Bakery

    4.5 (86 reviews)
    InexpensiveMexican
    Open 7:00 am - 8:00 pm
    Updated 2 weeks ago

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    Quiet
    Dogs allowed
    Good for kids

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    Tina G.

    If I could can image what the aroma of delicioso smell like its Chelas Bakery. First visit here recommended by El Trigo restaurant (down a couple doors) they said it was amazing, yes it is! Breads are huge and full of flavors - cajeta, guava, guava y queso, crema, pina, and pumpkin. The bolillo larger sized, but when I say soft/pillows like, soft cruchiness outside too. I couldnt wait dipped this into the champurrado....OMG! Outside & interior extremely clean and has a high quality standard. Thank you and will be back.

    So much good wheat bread. Some of them are filled with delicious fillings like strawberry, vanilla, pumpkin, pineapple, etc.
    David C.

    Had gone to the restaurant down the street and as we walked to it, we got the strong, sweet aroma of the wheat bread. After lunch, we went to check out the bakery and our faces lit up with the bread selections. It reminded me of my childhood. The bread filled with calabaza (pumpkin) was always one of my favorites. They had that others like strawberry filled, pineapple, vanilla cream and many others. Someone was picking up a cake while we were there and they had done such an amazing job with it. I'm sure it tasted delicious. Definitely going back for more bread soon.

    Monica J.

    They offer a variety of different sweet breads, bolillo and they also sell donuts. We were greeted upon entering. Prices are competitive with the most bakeries. Prices have drastically gone up everywhere, but what do you do? We picked up just three pieces of bread and they were delicious. But I do recommend getting your pastries placed in a bag. Mine were replaced in a brown bag. One of them was slightly hard the next day. This area is out of my way, so I probably wouldn't come back. But good to know there is a bakery with delicious sweet bread around.

    Here is their guava empanada before I left the bakery. The pan dulce is enormous and delicious.
    Rafa N.

    The empanadas from this bakery is the best! The calabaza and camote had nice bits in the filling. Most of their pan dulce is made out wheat, which I like the best. The pan dulce stayed fresh for four days in a plastic bag. That tells you about the quality of their sweet bread. I have found my new bakery.

    Henry L.

    New location. First time here. Empanadas are huge. And there is a bigger than average variety.

    Hear me out!! This has to be the best place to go and get bread ever. The bread omg so good and huge too!! Highly recommended!! The pan de muertos, Empanadas de crema, Concha's, and Pumpkin concha bread so freakin good. The coffees are good too if you want hot or cold. Customer service top notch. The place clean and smell of bread before and after coming in or outside. I swear go here if you love bread in the IE

    I store mine in ziplocks but size is awesome. There's regular sized and larger ones and even giant ones too.
    Janell E.

    I love the bread here. Always fresh and warm. They make regular sized bread as well as large and gigantic too. We found it by accident, it's a hole in the wall very hidden but once you've found it hard to miss. Service is good. They're nice and welcoming but usually super busy. You cannot go wrong with this bakery. I drive down from Anaheim so that should tell you something

    Mike C.

    Amazing! Though it is out of the way a bit it's totally worth the effort! Great selection of wonderful, fresh breads and pastries! Have tried nearly all and everything has been fantastic, great flavors and always fresh. If you like traditional Mexican breads you will love it here!

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    Claudia M.

    A friend said to me " you have got to try the empanadas and conchas from a bakery in Riverside" So I did! When I arrived the lady was busy organizing the new bread that has just came out she answered all my questions and was very helpful. The taste was sooooo good! I live in Orange County but won't mind driving there for their empanadas, pan de muerto (which they have year round and that a big plus ) the bolillos and conchas were delicious Small place - yes Hole on the wall - yes People have to understand the employees get busy, yes it's hot in their cause there are ovens come on. Does it matter? Noooooo cause is worth it. Go and support small businesses cause they need us. I will definitely go back anytime even if I have to drive 37 miles to it.

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    Best little Mexican bakery especially the cemitas. I recommend this little mom and pop.

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    Delicious mexican bread...they even have wheat-based conchitas and only need a 24-hour advance notice for larger orders

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    Yummy bread. Great service. Went in there before closing and the lady was so nice. Love this place I am definitely coming back.

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    2 years ago

    I like the bread in this shop,soft、fine and smooth,very delicious food.The shop is very clean and sweet.

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    2 years ago

    Great bakery. Tasty and and delicious treats every single time that I've went there. A staple in the community.

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    Mold on my bread and when i called to just let them know she was rude horrible customer serviceif you want fresh bread do NOT come here

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    First time going and they have amazing options , the wheat conchas were so good ! Definitely my new spot !

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    Bread was tasty and moist. Location was hidden and kind of hard to find. Service was pleasant. Staff was attentive. Would recommend 8/10

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    4.7(355 reviews)
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    I've given Morena's their props before, but I had to add some extra love for these beautiful fish…read moreand shrimp tacos with mango salsa and for their World Cup happy hour (whenever there's a game on). Service was just as sweet as always. Pretty quiet in here for happy hour and World Cup on TV.

    We recently had lunch at Morena's Mexican Cuisine, and while it was a mixed experience, I think it…read morehas potential! The meal started off strong with their chips and salsa--super fresh and flavorful. For my entrée, I had the chicken fajitas. While they were cooked properly, I wish they had a bit more seasoning to really bring out the flavor. My wife had the enchiladas divorciadas, which were beautifully presented, but unfortunately, the filling was a bit cool. She probably should have sent it back, but since we were in a hurry, we didn't bother. On the positive side, my daughter had the carne asada burrito, and she said it was excellent. Service started off great with our younger male waiter being very attentive at first, but it slowed down significantly as our meal went on. By the end of our visit, I actually had to go up to the register to ask to pay. It was lunch time, and it wasn't that busy, so this felt a bit out of the ordinary. Despite the hiccups, I'm willing to give Morena's Mexican Cuisine another try, as it may have just been an off day. The chips and salsa, along with my daughter's burrito, showed that they definitely have what it takes to impress. I'll reserve final judgment after my next visit!

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    4.0(2.1k reviews)
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    Ancho's is one of those places I honestly don't know if it's considered a hidden gem or not, but…read moreafter living in Riverside for the past 3-4 years, I can't believe I've never been here until now. I found out about it through my cousin, who's a UCR alum, and I'm really glad I finally got to try it. The staff were super nice and attentive, constantly coming by our table to check if we needed more water, tortillas, or anything else we might want. Even with how busy it was, they still made sure everyone was taken care of, which I really appreciated. The restaurant was packed, and it actually surprised me because I don't usually see that many people at restaurants in Riverside. The energy inside felt lively but still comfortable. One of my favorite parts was the fresh tortillas. They come out hot and fresh from the oven, and you can literally watch them being made right in front of you, which made it even better. And the best part is they're free. We ordered the carne fajitas and chile relleno. The fajitas were incredible, the meat was juicy, tender, and packed with flavor, with that perfect smoky sear that comes from being cooked fresh on a hot skillet. Everything came out sizzling and stayed flavorful with every bite. The chile relleno was also really good, with a nice balance of savory and slightly creamy filling that paired well with the sauce. It was actually my first time trying fajitas, and I can confidently say I'll be ordering them again the next time I come back. I definitely plan on returning while I'm still at UCR to make up for all the years I didn't know this place existed.

    4th time in about 5yrs. Food was "ok". Sorry to say, you…read morewon't find real "street tacos" thedse are soft tortilla or hard shell. I guess with the theme of "homemade tortillas" they use them for everything including chips. Tacos hard shell, taste more like "flautas". Drinks are way "overpriced" for the size. We will never get an alcoholic beverage again. Table Salsa needs a fast makeover, it taste very blah, very mild and had a preservative/chemical taste. Quality vs. Popularity is taking over.

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    3.3(1.7k reviews)
    0.9 mi
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    I've read up on reviews saying some of the food is bad, etc SO I did my research on what multiple…read morereviews say tasted GREAT! Their Mojarra for one, is amazing with some corn tortillas, beans and rice, and lettuce. The lime garlicky sauce on that one, is what I've been dreaming of. It was THE star of the show. And we also got their wet supreme burrito mojado, with the mole sauce all over it Also tried their agua fresca, loved the cucumber and lime flavor! Great size for two to share, and we had a blast just eating and enjoying the sights laid out to see. Their pickled onions got a spicy kick to it! I loved the added crunch instead of just having the typical hot salsa. Service was great, with the waiters and waitresses checking in on us every now and then, and I liked that we pay first then eat, so we just leave after we're done! Excellent experience as the weather was perfect too, the outdoor seating has some mosquitoes but be sure to go when it's not molting hot outside! After food we got to go on a photo spree and it was wonderful.

    Very fun environment with a lot to look at!! Be sure to give yourself time to walk around and see…read morethe artwork!! The guac, chips, salas were tasty and very fresh! Aqua frescas are also super tasty! Food was just eh... not bad but not anything super memorable. It's what you'd expect from a shredded cheese on top of your beans type of place. Okay flavor, but very heavy feeling afterwards. We ordered tacos and a green enchilada. Tacos were okay, although I wouldn't order an enchilada again. The sauce was creamier than I am used to, wasn't a fan. Staff was overall very kind and service was quick for being such a big place, maybe a little too quick though.

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