This is a great place if you're looking for Mexican pastries. They have everything you're looking for. As you walk in, you help yourself to a tray and load it up with all the deliciousness you want. And when you're ready, just check out at the counter. I recently bought around 2 dozen conchas (variety) for my Sunday church group. And everything came out to less than $20! Everyone loved them!! Some were having it for their first time and asked where I got them from. Please stop by and show some love to this place. Right in the heart of Lincoln Heights. read more

Great place for your occasional awesome Pan Dulce morale booster. Great selection, Great service, and always fresh well made Pan Dulce. Pictured is my go to variety. I generally buy at least 2. 1 to eat and 1 to share. If I am not able to give it away I get to have the second the next day. ‍ read more

El Pavo Bakery - Not sure what is called but it hits the spot with coffee. - Bakeries Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Some of the best conchas around. They have a great texture to the bread, and just the right amount of sweetness. The make them in mini, regular and humungous! Seriously they make one that is bigger than a sourdough loaf and it's like $6. It's a small place and items are sold out depending on demand. I've been there and had tons and tons of selection fresh and being stocked and other times almost nothing left. They have tons of really good types of pan dulce and galletas. They also have really good jamoncillo and dulce de leche near the register. read more

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Easily the best bread I have had in my life. Their concha's are ridiculously soft, and sweet. It's a hidden gem!

I love this bakery. Employees are amazing. Always in an amazing mood and helpful. Prices are about the same as most bakeries now a days, however, quality is amazing. Alwaya freshly made. Great quality all around. Thank you guys so much. read more

Not gonna lie was skeptical at first due to the ratings on yelp! But glad I went in and gave it a try so good and fresh bread! The service was really good as well very fast and you can tell the other customers looked happy! read more

Today I stopped by it was my first time being there the cake was so good it wasn't that sweet. It was perfect. thanks to the young woman she helped me a lot. I love the service she even offered me some magic candles read more

As a Mexican, I can honestly say this place has authentic pan dulce.... been coming here for years, since it was first in Highland Park... Fresh bread daily Tried other bakeries, but honestly, they don't compare with the quality and price El Pavo offers... 10 dollars will get you a big bag of bread VS all other "trendy" or new bakeries that sell a piece of bread for 2-4 dollars a piece (right Monaraca?)... If this place ever closes I will be depressed my friends (no joke) Elote, puerquito, and Cuerno are my top choices Hope you try it... if you do.... Enjoy read more

Un exselente serbio Abigain muy atenta muy amable muy servicial, el pan de teleras todo de muy ecxelente calidad muchas gracias bendiciones

El Pavo has several locations and has been around for many years, I also consider them to be one of the better Panaderias in town, not my favorite, but pretty reliable for some good Pan Dulce. This trip was some Chocolate Conchas, Empanadas de Pina y Oreja's. https://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/el-pavo-bakery-los-angeles-2?select=AYTuWZQ7fpMmdd4H2nKphw https://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/el-pavo-bakery-los-angeles-2?select=vDM3r8NK2pCELI4O1qxAfg read more

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Growing up, El Pavo was ALWAYS a weekend staple. Fresh and warm from the oven, we would eat our pan dulce with chocoláte caliente for breakfast. Lately, not only has the quality gone down, but so has the selection. I was craving AUTHENTIC MEXICAN pan dulce, so on the way home from errands we stopped in around 11am. Upon checking the breads, I could tell that most of them were day old bread (cold and hard). As we went to check out, the lady at the counter was bagging everything with tongs, then I noticed that she was taking CASH payment and handling the customers' money WHILE BAGGING the bread, all WITHOUT GLOVES. That was the last straw. I will NEVER buy at El Pavo Lincoln Heights again. From now on, when I want pan dulce, I will make the drive to Whittier and go to El Gallo! I have NEVER been dissatisfied or disappointed with their quality, selection, or cleanliness. read more

Great place, good food. I stopped going because the service isn't the same. I went this morning and was greeted by a wonderful young lady. Will definitely be going back. read more

I've been a longtime customer of Pavo Bakery and have had some issues with the service. Lately, a young woman has been serving me very well and is very kind to customers. read more

Was craving pan dulce and was so disappointed to find mold on my concha couldn't return since I was on my way to work tossed the bag. read more

El Pavo Bakery - Was craving pan dulce and was so disappointed to find moldnon my concha couldn't return since I was on my way to work tossed the bag. - Bakeries Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Been coming here for years to get my pan dulce fix. Prices are right. Quality of the cookies and bread? 10/10 Thres Leches cake? 10/10 Can also pre-order birthday cakes, or pick one up. Open late at night? Yes. Fresh bread and cookies? Yes. They also carry dairy products such as milk, eggs, cheese.. etc and chorizo. Coffee & Champurado? Yes Empandas and tamales. Meter parking only. read more

El Pavo Bakery - Bakeries Near Me - Los Angeles, California

The best pan dulce. Consistently fresh, flavorful and delicious. Been going since my childhood, always the place to go to for parties. They have mini conchas, elotes, and the mini empanadas de guava are the best. read more

Thank you El Pavo!! My daughter and I LOVED the giant tortuga and baby. I greatly appreciate your fast, professionalism to order this. The bread was extra soft and delicious as always! This may be my next birthday cake read more

El Pavo Bakery - Giant tortuga and baby - Bakeries Near Me - Los Angeles, California

This bakery has all the essentials. The employees are always helpful and friendly as well. Love that make ginormous conchas. Would recommend! read more

No better panadería in California with better selection or quality of authentic Mexican treats. I live in Northern California now but grew up in Pasadena where I used to have easy access to this bread. Now my parents specifically drive to this panadería from El Monte to bring me a bag when they visit. Every single piece is unique in texture and design. Every single piece is worth the price. I'm so sad I don't have them near me (honestly probably good for my waistline haha) but rejoice at every time I get the delight of eating one of their treats. Thank you! Highly recommend if you're looking for authenticity. I'd post a picture of the pan I just ate, but there's only crumbs left! read more

This spot has pretty good bread. The bread had just arrived and it was pretty good. Soft and fresh. The spot has a very old school vibe .The employees were nice. Only thing I would like to see prices on the bread. read more

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So from recent events, I'm happy to report nothing has changed. My mother came in to purchase pan dulce and milk. The milk was spoiled and came back to Return it but due to the fact she wasn't given a receipt by your employee nothing was done. You mentioned your establishment does not want to advantage of our community but here we are. Where is this itemized list of prices you speak of? Why are your employees refusing to a receipt, this has happened on several occasions and we have to fight with the dońas sometimes. We also are a family owned business so we understand you're not able to afford specific POS systems to add your 100+ items. If this is the case why not go old school and have the cashiers write out the amounts? This is still done in other establishments so why is this any different? Please feel free to reach out to me to talk. I'm sure I am not the only person in Lincoln Heights with concerns. I have a strong believe the pan dulce is the only reason people come back but these prices and hostile customer service is ridiculous read more

My go to old school pan dulce stop . They have the best elotes and conchitas . Quality !

Really expensive I got 5 different bread and it was 12.00 And the lady was really rude didn't say hi or thank you or bye Never again Don't go here read more

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The bread is good , when it's fresh and not just sitting there stale. But my main complaint is the service. The ladies handling the bread at the counter no nothing about customer service. Lack of respect, friendliness to their customers. I understand people can have bad days , but when they are consistently rude and lack any common courtesy it creates an environment that you just don't want to come back to. read more

Never again!!!! I am super disgusted with this place! I purchased a chocolate cake for my daughters 6th birthday and it was spoiled!!!!! The cake was rotten !!! My daughter was devastated ! And all the kids were upset !!!! read more

El Pavo Bakery - The spoiled cake and all the plates!!! - Bakeries Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Never again those worker need to leave no good customer service they are so rude....sorry but your losing customer..get rid of these armargadas got no skills read more

I literally found this in MY BREAD!!! DONT EVER GO THERE!!!! I came in to complain and they told me to call their headquarters. Guess who's getting a call on Monday morning? read more

El Pavo Bakery - A sweet bread and this was in it! - Bakeries Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I had the worst experience on Thanksgiving! When I went to the bakery to pick up an order (that I already paid for) it wasn't ready... When I asked why it wasn't ready, I was told they were busy and they sold out. I was super annoyed. I called their corporate office, I spoke to Manager of all the bakeries. She was extremely rude. The manager responded to my story with "your calling me a week later... what can I do for you?" I'm never going back. read more

I come here solely for the pumpkin empanadas! Ok, I'll grab a puerquito and an elote as well just to not be racist. Just make sure you don't park in the little market parking lot next door. This lady (manager?) will come out ready to chop you up with her machete. Use the tiny King Taco parking lot instead or street parking if you find any. The pumpkin turnovers are overstuffed silly like nowhere else. You can taste the lard goodness as you bite into them. This is no place for pasty-faced vegans. They will encounter organ meats and chicharrones decorating the cash register area. read more

Love this place. The pan dulce was fresh and delicious. The champurrado was warm and rich but not overly sweet. Customer service was great. You wait in line outside and one person goes out and one goes in. Line went quickly . read more

I love this panadería we've been going here for years and generations of my family have gone to buy bread here. A lot of the comments here are about the price of you want quality bread spend the money and don't complain bc this bread is by far the best better than la monarca the two lady's that were there were so nice and I appreciate the fact that they are taking this pandemic very serious they will enforce social distancing for EVERYONES safety thank you for remaining open ! read more

I'm always very happy with the service I get from this bakery. I order often for potlucks and such at work and regardless of how late I order the day before, they always have my order ready for me at 6am. I've ordered delicious Tres Leches cakes and fresh orders of conchas and pan dulces. The ladies that work there are always very friendly and professional. I can always rely on this bakery. read more

I love the cuernitos bread, sometimes a little dry or overcooked. Just need to be on top of quality.

Extremely expensive and the ladies that work there aren't friendly . Payed $5 for two sweet breads the first time. Second time I went I payed $19 for 7 sweet breads . That's ridiculous expensive for a Mexican bakery . Same bread will be more than half off that price elsewhere.For a ghetto part of town with bland sweet bread and cold customer service, definitely not worth coming here read more

I been coming to El Pavo for years!! I went to El Pavo and I was really disappointed to see that they sell milk that will expired in a day or two. I made the mistake of not checking the date until I was in the car my daughter mentioned, "mom this expires in two days." I was like no way but it was true. I went back to see if I can get another one that Expires Maybe in a week or two, I mean it was a gallon there is no way I can drink a gallon of milk in a day. The cashier said, "No I can't exchange it you already walked out with it." I wasn't even gone for more than a minute. Please check the Expiration date before you buy anything here specially because it is pretty pricy. I paid $5.50 for a gallon of milk that is going to Expire in two days. read more

I live close enough to continue enjoying this great tasting pan dulce. I grew up having it every weekend with my leche or cafe. I'm glad they are still in business all these years later to continue the tradition for my own kids. I've tried other bakeries and always go back to this one because the flavor is just perfect. read more

El Pavo Bakery in Lincoln Heights the lady at the cashier was rude and doesn't even greet you!

Honestly the softest and best pan dulce around. Saddened when they closed down the one in highland park a few years ago. Now we drive all the way to Lincoln hgts for el Pavo, but it is worth it. You can tell it's fresh. Never stale. read more

I've been coming here forever, almost every weekend for bread to go with my coffee on a weekend morning. My personal favorite is the Jalapeno Cream Cheese rolls, or if I'm having a sweet tooth then the folded up cheese danishes are a must. Traditionalists will love the old school Mexican cookies, and the conchas, which are a super airy fluffy sweet rolls with shaped sugar molded into grid like patterns on top. They also carry Tamales, so if I'm getting ready to watch football, or if friends have stayed over my house, I'll grab a few of those. I usually get Green Chicken, and Red Pork. Their coffee is OK, nothing special. If they paid more attention to their coffee, I think they'd make a killing, and get my 5th star. The place itself is tidy, they also have a little fridge with juice and milk to go if you need that. I see a lot of people go in there for birote or bollillo, which most people make tortas out of. I've never tried them, but they look great. All in all, it's one of my favorite neighborhood spots, and I hit it up regularly. I especially like the mom and pop feel, although I believe it is part of a chain. read more

I LOVE EL PAVO BREAD, it's the best pan dulce ever ever ever. BUT, the old ladies who work here are always so rude. Like the rudest lol. Oh well. She yelled at me "TIENES QUE ESPERAR AFUERA," like i get it I do, but don't yell at me. Still coming back for the bread though. ‍ read more