This place is great! I came here with a few friends for a quick concha fix. It's has a variety of Mexican baked goods. Really friendly service as well! read more

We had the Tamales chicken verde. Delicioso. Had coffee and pan dulce. Delicioso. Service wonderful. The staff amazing. Helpful and friendly. I'll be back read more

Their pan dulce beats any I've tried since moving to Sunset Park. It's crispy and flavorful bread. They also have a grill and prepared food, perfect stop in the morning on my way to the train. A hidden gem here for sure! read more

If you ever find yourself in Sunset Park, Brooklyn, you absolutely have to stop by this amazing Mexican bakery. From the moment I walked through the door, I knew I was in for something special. The smell of fresh pastries, the warmth of the staff, and the cozy atmosphere instantly made me feel welcome. This place is a perfect example of why local, family-run bakeries are so important to the community -- it's filled with heart, flavor, and tradition. The first thing that stood out to me was the incredible selection of baked goods. You'll find all the classics here -- conchas, empanadas, orejas, cuernitos, and so much more. Every pastry looks like it came straight out of a baking magazine, but the taste is even better. The conchas are fluffy and sweet with the perfect crunchy topping, and the tres leches cake is honestly one of the best I've ever had. Moist, creamy, and perfectly balanced, it's the kind of dessert you dream about long after you've finished it. But it's not just about sweets. They also have amazing savory options that make this bakery a great spot any time of day. The tamales are soft and flavorful, and the bolillos (Mexican rolls) are baked to perfection -- crusty on the outside and soft inside. Everything tastes homemade, as if someone's abuela is back in the kitchen putting her love into every batch. You can tell the recipes have been passed down through generations, which gives everything a comforting, authentic touch that's hard to find anywhere else. Now, I have to take a moment to talk about the staff, because they truly make this place shine. Everyone is warm, friendly, and patient, even when it gets busy -- and it definitely gets busy, especially on weekends! They take the time to answer questions, offer suggestions, and make you feel like a regular, even if it's your first time there. A very special shoutout to Matias, a young worker who went out of his way to make my visit extra enjoyable. Matias greeted everyone with a genuine smile and such positive energy that it made the whole experience even better. When I asked about the different pastries, he didn't just point -- he described them with real enthusiasm and even recommended a few of his personal favorites. His kind and respectful attitude was refreshing and honestly left a lasting impression. You can tell he takes pride in his work and cares about every customer who walks in. In today's world, that kind of service is rare, and it deserves to be recognized! The bakery itself is bright, clean, and inviting. There's something comforting about the atmosphere -- a mix of freshly baked bread, laughter, and the soft sound of Spanish music in the background. It feels like a slice of Mexico right here in Brooklyn. Whether you're grabbing a quick coffee and pastry before work, sitting down to enjoy a treat with friends, or picking up a box of goodies for family, it's the kind of place that instantly lifts your mood. Every time I visit, I leave with a smile and a bag full of pastries I can't wait to share -- though, honestly, they rarely make it home because I start eating them on the way! Between the delicious food, the amazing staff, and the welcoming atmosphere, this bakery has become one of my favorite spots in Sunset Park. If you're in Brooklyn and craving something sweet, authentic, and made with love, don't miss this place. Trust me -- one visit and you'll understand why everyone's talking about it. Huge thanks again to Matias and the whole team for making this bakery such a special part of the neighborhood. I can't wait to come back! read more

My family has been coming to this bakery for 30+ years and it is the best pan dulce we have ever had. When we go to Mexico, we miss the pan dulce from Don Paco. Amazing family run business, excellent tamales, and incredible pan dulce read more

Ordered 2 tacos and 2 drinks. They charged $18 which didnt add up right. Upon approaching the owner about it, he was pretty rude. They charged me 1.50 for a slice of avocado on EACH taco! Are you kidding me!? The cost of avacado was nearly the price of a taco!!! Robbery!!!! read more

The Mexican bread is decent and over priced. On two different occasions I've gone to order a bagel with cream cheese and both were a let down. They barely put any cream cheese and the second time, they also added jelly which I didn't ask for. Basically a waste of money because my kids didn't want to eat it like that. The bacon and egg cheese is more bread than anything. You're better off going to a bodega. read more

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This place generally has hood reviews so I was convinced to come here. I'm currently living in Brooklyn from Texas & was craving pan dulce. I've had a lot of trouble finding any comparable Mexican establishments in NY but since the area was sunset I figured I had a good shot. I was sorely disappointed. This place doesn't have a big selection of pan dulcet bu it did offer my favorites : concha, cuernos, cachetada. I was even bamboozled into purchasing a big canela version of a concha.I took these home & was horrified. To begin with the concha tasted stale even though they assured me it was baked that day. It certainly tasted differently than what I'm accustomed to. The cuerno on the other hand wasn't as stake but tasted different than other cuernos I have tasted. In the same manner the cachetada or the bread with butter sugar smear tasted stale. Even the smear which is usually the best part was tasteless. Furthermore, the next day all of the bread was hard as a rock. I did ask where the owners were from because of course areas do make them differently. I for one am not a fan of D.F or surrounding areas type of style of bread , the best pan dulce I have tasted hands down are from bakers Jalisco. I've yet to find good pan dulce in Brooklyn but I'll continue on my search. I didn't try any of the food items so perhaps come here for those. read more

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I really wanted to love this place, especially because it has great energy and the staff is super friendly -- but I just didn't find it to be as good as other panaderias in the neighborhood. Both the tamales and baked goods were pretty dry and unremarkable. I know some people *swear* by their tamales, so I'll be giving them another try at some point, but have no been impressed so far. read more

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I went to get Pan Dulce and a large container of coffee for a funeral at this food establishment. I was treated with a lot of consideration and respect from the owner/management. She was so kind to my husband and I. She offered us a free tray, cups and napkins and even gloves for the small setup for our family during my granny's wake at De Riso Funeral Home nearby. My granny loved her Mexican Conchitas and so do I, though we are Salvadorians. I will never forget the kindness the owners and the attendants showed up and I would definitely be back because everyone enjoyed the baked goods and raved about the coffee. thanks for making a difficult day easier. God Bless your business. read more

Love getting my morning ice coffee here and evening. Great tasting coffee, always goes great with a nice sweet bread. Huge selection of sweet bread always can switch it up. If you are having a hard time deciding ask someone for some help and they would gladly recommend something. This time I picked up a small sweet bread with coconut shavings on top with a small layer of vanilla cream filling inside, just the perfect amount. If you like vanilla cream try the churros they are great trust me. If you haven't gone next door to grab some tamales I suggest you do. My favorite are the salsa verde. . A small amount of green salsa with melted cheese inside which is amazing. They tend to get sold out so don't be disappointed if you are not able to get one. Just ask when the next batch will come out trust me so worth the wait. read more

Don Paco Lopez Panaderia - Coconut shavings on top with vanilla cream filling inside. Just the right amount not too much not too little. - Bakeries Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Me gusta mucho los tamales de aquí y el champurrado! Delicioso, pero sinceramente el servicio al cliente siempre es horrible, especialmente por el joven que está detrás del counter (area de tamales y tortas) muy rudo, no tiene paciencia , pareciera como si estuviese enojado con la vida, el tiene mucho tiempo trabajando ahí, es lo qué pasa abecés con los empleados de mucho tiempo, opinó que simplemente con sonreír sería genial, si pagamos no necesitamos que nos ignoren , que nos griten o que nos hagan gestos malos. read more

This place smells so good! It's bright (inside and out), and it has a pretty big selection of goodies. There are croissants and cookies and cakes and various other treats. They also sell some candy (that children like to swipe when their parents aren't looking), corn meal, and other necessities. The cookies weren't the best I've had; they were the typical dry, good for dunking fare, but they didn't seem like there was anything special. I'll have to try a piece of cake next time. There are trays at the front with tongs (I forgot tongs and was kindly but firmly shown that tongs are necessary) that you take to the shelves in the back. They are priced reasonably. from 40 to 50 cents to a dollar, for the most part. I didn't try the eat-in side, but it looks like they are pretty popular with a variety of patrons. read more

Lemme say this one time, YOU HAVE TO BE THERE EARLY TO GET TAMALES. They go FAST. And it's because they are one of the best around. Don't slack, wake up and go get them. I love that the owner is always around giving a hand and helping out too. Shows alot about the guy and establishment. I can't speak for every food item here but the Mexican Bread, coffee and Tamales are worth the trip. BRING CASH for a quick and easy transaction. read more

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I'm from Mexico City and I just bought a couple of roscas de reyes for a client in NYC via phone call. The attention was excellent; the owner answered all my questions and helped me with everything, including the delivery into my client's building. She was so lovely and kind, I recommend the service. Also, my client is very happy with the rosca de reyes. She never tried it before, and she says that the bread is so good. I'm really happy with my purchase. read more

If all you want is some real mexican bread .this is the best spot in nyc i been to alot of bakery's here in nyc and i must say this some real fresh warm bread .and trust me im mexican i ate the real bread from home.they been making bread for so long its no wonder they are even in the brooklyn kids museum laterz and enjoy! try the concha mmm read more

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I was eating my breakfast this morning when I found this hair in there salsa verde tamale. This is absolutely ridiculous and gross; I absolutely don't recommend buying here! read more

Don Paco Lopez Panaderia - Tamal Salsa Verde con Queso Tamale and a hair - Bakeries Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

The Rosca de Reyes from this bakery is excellent!. The right amount of sugar and fresh/dried fruits. It's fresh and deliciousy baked every day.. The service was fantastic. I bought 3 for my clients and friends. It was a complete success of a Fiesta de Reyes. read more

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This is my favorite spot for conchas and mexican pastries always fresh and taste good i would go more if i lived in b.k..the girls that worked there are very nice and helpful A+ read more

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Apologies in advance, but I gotta do it: Chili today, hot tamale. Because the Tamales here are hot, as in 5 stars worth! Moist and generously filled with either cheese, pork, or chicken, these Tamales should be on every NYC cheap eats best of list, if you ask me. Pick up a couple and you have a filling and soul-satisfying lunch for under $5. I confess I have not tried anything else on the menu because I cannot get past these. Pro Tip #1: You may want to bone up on that high school Spanish to communicate more than the basics. I STRUGGLED to convey that I wanted sides of hot red & green sauce (which I highly recommend) to go with my Tamales on a recent visit. Finally, it turned out another employee knew English. (Bless you!) Pro Tip #2: If you're feeling confident about that Spanish, you may want to call ahead to make sure Tamales are available. On one visit, we wound up waiting 40 minutes for them to make some. On another, they only had the Chicken.& Jalapeno filled option. Pro Tip #3: Albert Einstein defined insanity as "doing the same thing over and over again and expecting a different result." I guess hubby and I must be certifiable since we have trekked over here more than once on a Sunday for Tamales, only to find it closed. Do not make that same mistake. Pro Tip #4: For Tamales, go to the teany restaurant attached to the main Panaderia aka Bakery. read more

This is the best place supporting our school community. Coffee is done just right and their lunches are delish. Thank you Sarita Y Sr. Lopez for your dedication to our Sunset Park Community. read more

Run, don't walk here to get one of their tamales. They come in three flavors- Green sauce stuffed with cheese, red sauce stuffed with shredded chicken and jalapenos and mole stuffed with pork. They are all incredble. They are also insanely cheap-- just $1.50 each. Don't be turned away by the sort of dingy interior. Pretty much every customer here is Mexcian and they know their stuff. A+ on the tamales. That being said, don't bother with the Mexican pastries. They may look good, but they really don't taste good. The donuts or "donas" as they say in Mexico are pretty decent, but the rest of the pastries are NOT good. I am a HUGE fan of Mexican breads and sweets and consider myself a "concha" connoisseur. These arent sweet and just taste like dry bread. Save the calories for the tamales. Nice plus-- the owner works the cash register at the tamale and lunch counter and he is EXTREMELY nice and really gracious. The first time I came here I came to try the conchas and he went out of his way to give me one of each tamale for free so I could taste them. read more

They bake all the pan dulce (sweet bread) in house, and it has that perfect bakery smell even when you walk past it outside. Definitely stop in and try the bread. It goes so well with coffee and the family who owns Don Paco Lopez has been baking pan dulce and running a bakery for generations, so they definitely know what they're doing and are really interesting to talk to about bread, Mexican culture, and the history of Sunset Park itself. My favorites are the conchas with either a hot coffee or a champurrado, which is a hot chocolate with a little bit of corn atole. If you've never had sweet bread or are just overwhelmed by the choices, ask the staff or the other customers. Then again, it's kind of hard to go wrong. read more

Came here in the morning to try one of their Tortas. Place is small and narrow have to squeeze through other customers thats sitting along the wall to get to the cashier and placed my order. The menu does boast a vast array of Tortas, cemitas, tamales and prices are cheaper than other places in the area. Ordered a Pork Cutlet Torta with everything, got my receipt, and waited for number to be called. Waited for over ten minutes, asked the clerk is my sandwich ready yet, lady told me "no, mamita not ready". I looked over, there's one guy making all the sandwich orders, he's hustling his way through an dozen sandwiches placed by the customer before me. Kind of felt bad for the sandwich guys as he's trying to make his way around the small kitchen space making so many orders. Finally, after 20 minutes I got my Torta. Even though its cheaper than other places, its also smaller in size. Pork Cutlet with the works tasted dry and lackluster. read more

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Iva a comprar desde la 21 st por q m los recomendaron en especial el champurrado y los tamales de dulce pero siempre equivocan las órdenes y la última vez estaba un hombre totalmente confundido y despota por lo q yo no vuelvo mas prefiero comprar en la calle en la 5 avenida sobra gente gustosa de venderte sus tamalitos read more

So Marie was over here for a job interview and I went with her. So, while she was at the interview I had to find a place to hang out for an hour. I walked over to 4th Ave. and found Don Paco Lopez. I was happy to find it was very clean (not what I was expecting based on other stores in the neighborhood) and that there was a sitting area. I figured, I have some breakfast and ordered two tamales with coffee. I must say that if Marie gets the job here, I will have to drive her in every now and then to secretly get tamales. They were delicious and the prices are excellent. The coffee was spot on as well. I would certainly recommend the place if you are in the area. I'll have to try some the the pastries next time... read more

This is a nice panaderia to buy Mexican sweet bread. There's also a restaurant to the side. They sell some Mexican products. In my opinion, I would say that the Mexican bread is a little more pricey than other panaderias. read more

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Best mole and tamales in NY, hands down! Take it from a native Mexican! I have just spent 2 years living in LA and I dare say that the tamales here beat anything out there--just like my grandma used to make them. And the mole is the most authentic recipe that I have experienced on this side of the border. ps. you can also find excellent seasonal breads here like Pan de Muertos and Rosca de Reyes here. read more

Great little spot in Sunset Park. The outside is eye catching and the inside is real nice as well. Definitely bright, festive, etc. The only thing it lacks is a piñata. Los tamales son baratos. They cost 1.50 a piece and are pretty good too. I had two spicy chickens and a pork one and was satisfied for a quick lunch. The sandwiches on the other hand. Que bueno! I had a breakfast sandwich here once and was expecting typical fare when I asked for my egg and cheese. Instead I got rice, beans, jalapeños, and some guacamole as well. Serious breakfast crack. read more

Customer service sucks! I placed an order for 30 tamales the day before picking them up. I picked them up on a Friday and placed all of the tamales in a steamer on Saturday and noticed I was 3 tamales short. I called the restaurant and received a call back from a manager. He essentially told me that I was wrong several times because his staff told him they had actually given me 2 extra for a total of 32 tamales. I reiterated that I carefully counted them as I placed them in the steamer. I had to ask for a credit for the 3 tamales I was short and begrudgingly agreed. He then told me I was undercharged because I was given hot tamales after 12:00PM which is an extra cost. I explained that when placing the order I specifically asked for cold tamales because I would be placing them in the fridge. I shared my concern that this may not be the first time I am shorted tamales since this is my 4th large order I placed but the first time counting them. He did not seem concerned and repeated that he believed I was actually given 32 tamales. I will not be giving this business any of my money. read more

Growing up in California and frequenting many taquerias, I stumbled upon the law of size/quality. Briefly, the law states that the quality of food in a taqueria is inversely proportional to the size of said establishment. This being my second trip for Mexican food in Sunset Park, I found the law to be in full effect. The other place I went to was small, cramped, and dimly lit compared to this place, and as such, this brighter, cleaner, more spacious establishment offered up an inferior food product. Don Paco's is actually a two for one deal, with the panaderia occupying a sliver of a store and the food serving portion occupying the slot next door, with the two connected by a generous hallway in the back. The beverage cooler was well stocked with a wide variety of Jarritos, which was nice. It turned out that when I visited, they were out of tacos and certain kinds of meat. Not sure how they were "out" of tacos but could still serve up other stuff like tortas, unless, I guess, they ran out of tortillas. But this didn't bother me, as I was looking forward to a torta anyway. They have several kinds of tortas from which to order, each stuffed with different combinations of fillings. Alternatively, you could sort of build your own. I opted for the latter option and ordered a chorizo con huevo torta with quesillo and avocado. The basic torta cost five bucks and the quesillo and avocado were about 1.50 extra. Although, on the whole, the torta was pretty good, my standards are pretty demanding of Mexican food (not that I wont eat/appreciate most Mexican food I come across, but if I'm going to praise it, it better be really damn good), and in this case, Don Paco's was not good enough to be held up for praise. They prepared the chorizo y huevo so that it came as this patty-like thing. It seems they scrambled the eggs along with tiny pieces of chorizo so that in the end it seemed more like a veggie burger patty than any huevos con chorizo I've ever encountered. For me, the allure of the scrambled egg and sausage is the combination of fluffy, moist egg punctuated with flavorful chunks of chorizo goodness. So, the "chorizo'n'egg patty" was definitely not up to snuff. Otherwise, it was a pretty standard torta. Not bad, but not particularly mind-blowing. So, on the food alone, I'd give this place a three. But, right next door is a panaderia. So, I'm bumping this up to four stars because I was able to enjoy the wonderful Mexican bakery smell as I ate my food and was able to pick up some conchas and bolillo to take home. All in all, four stars for satiating my hunger for a taste of home. read more

disgusting ass place. after i found chunks of hair and wire baked on the edge of my tamal i had to call the health department. try to give this place a second try but seriously will not be taking my business their and everyone at my office wont either. the cashier needs to learn how to act in cases like this or maybe pay her more so she can afford glasses to see the hair on these tamals instead of asking me "what's wrong with them" so much for that "a" I ATTACHED A PIC read more

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The Rosca de Reyes is a great treat for Day of the Kings; this bakery is one of the unique Mexican bakeries in the City to go andbuy breads celebrating the Magi (day of the kings). The establishment has a warm, business sense, that caters personally to the customer. Go in and try their various breads and if you want a special order, try their Puebla tamales! You can buy them by the dozen and very competitive prices. This is a "Si" for me and I hope you can "see" what I am talking about - so drop in and have a treat! read more

Cute place, great food, excellent service! Highly recommend! The food is pretty cheap!

I went back for another Vegitariano & to my dismay & horror, once I was at work & needed sustenance I discovered a huge, charbroiled, hard-as-rock I-don't-know-what contained in my sandwich. How could anybody put this in my sandwich without questioning whether it was edible, let alone tasty?? In conclusion, the food is hit or miss here, depending on who's in the kitchen. read more

So amazing. Pan dulce are just what I remember when my dad (who is Mexican) would take me to his favorite bakery. Tamales are also very very good. read more

The bread is delicious and the tamales and tortas are to die for! I have not tried the rest of the food but I come from Long Island to come and eat here every two weeks. The best in town! read more

Went here to get my Rosa de Reyes, it was perfect. They were super nice and helped me gt just the right size.

I called just to ask if they were open and when they told me it was closed early on Sunday i tried to apologize for my call and they rudely told me they were cleaning and hanged up on me/ Llame para preguntar si estaba abierto un domingo y me contestaron de una forma muy mala y sarcastica que estaba lla cerrado. Trate de disculpar por la llamada y ni me dejaron terminar me repitieron que estaba cerrado en un tono muy feo y colgaron read more

I'm all about the tamales here. It's my breakfast probably 2 weekend days a month and they're great. Don't sleep on the cheese. Most people I've brought there don't take me up on my cheese recommendation and they (whether the know it or not) regret it. I've also had a few of the tortas, and while good, theres other places in the neighborhood where they're better. The bakery options are good, and the churros (cream filled) are extra great if you can get them earlier in the day. Maybe I don't understand the subtleties of Mexican baked goods but a lot of the different items seem super similar to me. Everyone in there is super nice all the time. They remember how I take my coffee which is amazing considering I don't get coffee in there super often. read more