I can only speak for the pan dulce, but at this point I'm pretty sure I'm the designated weekly…read moregringo who shows up, grabs a tray and tongs, and buys enough conchas and pan dulce to suggest I'm feeding a much larger household. Nope. Mostly just me and my morning coffee. I feel incredibly lucky to have Panadería Pahuatlán this close to home. It's about as authentic as it gets. I'm honestly not sure anyone here really speaks English, and that's perfectly fine with me. I walk in, grab my tray and tongs, load it up, pay, say "gracias," and leave with a bag full of happiness. It feels like I briefly left Raleigh and wandered into a neighborhood panadería in CDMX. PRO TIP: Come on Sunday. That's when I've found the conchas and other pan dulce to be ridiculously fresh. Grab the tray, lose all sense of portion control, and worry about the consequences later. And don't let some of the ancient reviews scare you. I'm here basically every week. If bugs were running a side business out of the pastry cases or the bread sucked, I promise you I would not keep voluntarily returning like some sort of concha-addicted homing pigeon. Fantastic pan dulce, wonderfully authentic neighborhood bakery, and one of my favorite little hidden gems in Raleigh. Now please start delivering so I can make increasingly irresponsible pan dulce purchases without even having to put on shoes.

We drive an hour away to get the variety of bread that they sell especially their Bollios and their…read moreTorta buns. The quality of their breads are always satisfying and fresh. We have not had a bad experience since we found this gem of a place. Their flan is exceptionally good as well.

Got an entire cake and it was gigantic and so delicious. The best Tres Leches we have ever had!…read more They wrote on it for me too,

My husband loves tres leches so I had to get this for his birthday. What made me come here was the…read morefact that they had it pre-ready, and in all sizes. I ordered, then walked over to pick it up within the same 15 minutes. The cake was a hit, he and his friends devoured it. It was truly authentic tres leches. The customer service was very friendly. It was a little difficult to find and understand that the bakery and kitchen were located in different areas, for ordering and picking up, however it was manageable. Because the tres leches was such a hit with its authenticity, and the customer service was great, I'm giving this place 5 stars. I already recommended this place to friends who are now looking for the tres leches!

This place reminds of the fun and great food and fun that I had when I visited The Dominican…read moreRepublic a couple of years ago. The flavors were authentic and you could tell that the chef is the real deal. The owners were very welcoming and inviting. They answered all of my questions about their products and how they were made. The red beans and rice were straight out of Punta Cana. Man oh man, this was a great hidden gem in Raleigh. Oh and lets talk about these cakes, delicious. I had the strawberry shortcake cupcake. I was trying to save it until I got home. Lets just say I took one bite to taste and ended up eating the whole thing in about 5 minutes. It was scrumptious. Im going back on Friday for the fresh squeezed juice and another dessert :) Just sayin... #eatingwithchefseanandre Its Gon' Be Dope!

Second time there! The married couple was nice and accommodated for vegetarian needs! Their…read morehomemade drinks are nice also!

I visited this place a few weeks ago during a random trip to Raleigh and the food did not…read moredisappoint! I ordered passion fruit juice and it took me to my childhood, when my mom would make fresh, pure juice, no sugar added! The food portions were perfect for the price, I even had enough to take home for my dinner. The ceviche leche de trigre was also on point, very similar to what I have tried in my trips to Peru. Now, the location almost made me turn around. There was glass and trash on the streets and it didn't seem like a safe place. Luckily, management informed us that they are going to move due to this. Hopefully they will continue having great food, good ambiance, and a better location.

I hope you like to read because ai have a lot to say about Gustitos! So a friend of mine told me…read moreabout this new Peruvian restaurant in the area so I definitely had to try it ! I came with my family ( 4 of us ) this weekend. First of all the location and the parking lot area are not appealing at all, looks a bit sketchy from the outside. On the inside it is clean but it is a bit confusing, it seems that there is a Peruvian restaurant during the day and a separate business as a Dominican club at night so there are different signs on the outside and the vibe inside is a bit off. So we could probably say that the location is a hole in the wall. Anyhow, sometimes you hear that the best food is served in a hole in the wall, we'll that is true here!!! I have to say that they probably have the best Peruvian food in the area!!! The Mostrito Parrillero has everything you could expect ( anticucho, pancita, corazón de pollo, molleja, chicken, potatoes and a great sauce ). Texture and flavor is the best I've had in a long time. Then I ordered the Trio ( 3 dishes in one). The ceviche was well prepared, the fish chicharrón with the "acebichado" sauce was delicious, sadly the Chaufa was not so good in my opinion, I could find better.The fettuccini a la huancaina was also tasty and well prepared. The Lomo Saltado that came with it was very good, the onions and tomatoes where perfectly cooked, onions were cooked but still crunchy. Sauce was great, not too salty as you find in other places, just right. The meat was just ok in my opinion, meat would be a bit softer ( lomo should be a softer cut ). Then I got drinks, the passion fruit juice was delicious, the chicha was just ok, needed some lemon and it was not cold. Service was overall good. They kept refilling our complimentary "cancha" appetizer and giving us "leche de tigre " to taste. A couple of things I didn't like is that they don't offer drinks by pitcher only by the glass and at $5 each adds up pretty fast so they should offer that as an option. Also something that I didn't like is that they automatically charge you a 15% gratuity no matter how big is your party. I don't agree with that because tips should be dictated by the service and not an automatic add on. Where is their incentive to improve the service ?! My in-laws went the same day and they also complained about that. When it comes to pricing I believe it was a bit expensive. Even though the food is very good you are being charged same as in restaurants that are located in a nice area and have amazing service. I don't think the prices match the overall experience. Too bad we didn't have any room for desserts, I definitely want to try their picarones which according to them are made from scratch so yes I will definitely be back. I may probably just order food to go next time though as I didn't enjoy the location and I don't agree with their tipping policy. Finally, I was told by a friend that their "alfajores " were not good, kinda like the hard ones that you find at Alpaca and not the soft and crumbly ones you can get in Peru. Maybe they need to find a different supplier for those. Anyhow I am definitely coming back and look forward to try all the other dishes they have !!!

Finally we have a place in Apex to get authentic Mexican popsicles (paletas) & ice creams! They…read morehave lots of flavors of each to choose from. If you're not in the mood for ice cream, they also have lots of other desserts & Mexican snacks. Shop is bright & cheerful with some seating. It's a perfect place to grab a snack or a special treat after eating at Mi Cancun next door. Service was efficient and friendly.

Great addition to the Apex. Love that this strip mall has added a dew Hispanic restaurant and…read moretreats. Purchased a few flavors. You have to stop in and try many of their authentic treats. Can't wait for the summer to indulge in all the ice cream.

This place is just fine I don't get the bad reviews. The Columbian bread was great thinking of…read moregoing to get some buñuelos and pan de Bono just now.

I was excited to find a "Colombian" bakery in Raleigh, but this place seriously disappointed. I…read moreshould've heeded the other reviews. The place smells awful when you walk in. It has a really weird smell. The food does not look appetizing or fresh. I ordered pan de Bono and the guy went to the back and got them with dirty gloves that were full of dough and just nasty. When I walked over to the side where I could see to the back the baking sheets fu of cooked food are just laid out and exposed. It was gross. I would never come here again and certainly wouldn't recommend it to anyone. I can't even imagine what their health score is. The pan de bono wasn't good either. I ordered 4. Took a bite and threw them out.

I absolutely hate that I have to give this a 2! We were so excited to try the pizza roll from…read moreZulia's. We attended the BBQ event in Apex where there was a stand set up with all of the bake goods. We purchased a cinnamon roll and pineapple upside down cake that were amazing! We also purchased the pepperoni roll for later. The service was awesome, lady at the tent was so nice. The next day we heated up the roll as directed. The entire roll smelled and tasted like it was soaked in moth balls. We had to throw the entire thing out! We so badly wanted it to work out because we were looking forward to going back to the actual food truck to try more, but the moth ball flavor has ruined it for us. The 2 stars are for the desserts- those were tasty!

If you're in Apex, NC, visit Zulia Bakery at 400 N Salem St, Apex, NC 27502, located within the…read moreinnovative and eco-friendly IONNA Apex site. This is the location of Zulia Bakery's new storefront, where fans of their baked goods from local farmers markets can now enjoy their offerings daily. Zulia Bakery's menu features freshly made rolled breads like Pepperoni and Mozzarella Rolled Bread, Blueberries & Cream Cheese Stuffed Bread, and other delightful baked goods that pair perfectly with their expertly brewed coffee. Their extended hours--Monday to Friday from 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM and Saturday to Sunday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM--make it easy to stop by whenever you're in the area. What makes this experience even better is its location within the IONNA Apex site. Known for its cutting-edge EV charging infrastructure and commitment to sustainable innovation, the site offers visitors the unique opportunity to recharge their vehicles and themselves. Enjoy Zulia's new storefront while your EV powers up at one of IONNA's state-of-the-art chargers. The IONNA Apex site (learn more at www.ionna.com) is designed as more than just a place to charge--it's a dynamic space for community and connection. Zulia Bakery's presence here is a perfect example of how local businesses thrive in this environment, offering great food and warm hospitality to all who visit. Whether you're a local or just passing through, Zulia Bakery's new storefront at the IONNA Apex site is a must-visit. Stop by and experience the best of modern convenience and artisanal quality in one place!

Came here for lunch. Service was very good. Interior is bright, light, and airy from the large…read morewindows. It's very clean, almost sterile. They have a lot of grab-and-go baked goods, but my croque madame was made to order. It was so messy, I used a fork and knife to eat it! It was so good and large. The macarons I sampled in-store were delicious as well.

Cute little French cafe, they had themed drinks for the holidays and a selection of baked goods and…read moredesserts. The dessert we had was really good and we tried one of their sandwiches which they warmed up for us which was decent!