Best food ever and a bakery delicious this place is the perfect spot . Girls look mean but they are kind and service is good can't complain . The ambiance is very happy, inviting. read more

La Concha - This side is the bakery - Bakeries Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

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I went to get bread and when I picked it up, there were roaches crawling around. I told the workers and they just said sorry.

Best everything ever. Had surprise birthday dinner and was delighted. Food was amazing. Restaurant was clean, comfortable and staff are exceptionally friendly and expert. So much fun. read more

Went to the bakery for a quick Birthday Cake. Picked a small cheesecake and a Black Forest cake. Both were great

I have enjoyed visiting this bakery twice. I love their tamales and have gotten them both times. The sweet breads are tasty. I do prefer the sugar coated breads and pastries. I plan to come back anytime we are celebrating a family event. The staff is pleasant and helpful to me and my little Spanish language knowledge. Prices are reasonable. read more

La Concha - Pan dolce. - Bakeries Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

Oh my god tortas are 12-15 bucks! Oh my god they're the size of a small orbiting moon with their own gravitational pull! Oh my god a single torta just fed me and my family through the winter. Yum yum killer torta. read more

We ordered a Tres Leches cake for my daughters birthday and it way above our expectations. Not only was it delicious, it was so pretty! The frosting was light and not super sugary like store cakes. The whole family loved it!! read more

La Concha - Tres Leches cake - Bakeries Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

Part bakery, taqueria, beer store, meat shop, international telephone landline spot, and produce market. They have huge cuts available, like upwards of 10 lbs. beef shoulder, cheek, whole lamb legs, and various tripes. Cecina, beef and chicken marinated fajitas, steak for tacos, etc. are always ready for the taking. You might even find seven pepper salsa, pico de gallo, beef shank, homemeade tamales made down the street, imported Mexican cheeses, chayote, and green coconuts if you are looking for something different to add to your ethnic fooding experience. read more

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They are known to sell expired food. Watch out for any cheese and milk products. Don't buy fruits and meat as they don't follow health code.

Very tasty and authentic. Beware, portions are big! My daughter and I shared the Hawaiian ham sandwich and neither of us finished an entire half. The bread and bakery is delicious too. read more

I love this place because it reminds me of panaderia's I would visit in CA! They have great tasting breads and treats that are hard to resist. There is also a restaurant in front that isn't half bad. My favorite thing about this restaurant however is the fresh fruit and veggies. Though it can be hit or miss when it's a hit it is a hit! I am always surprised with what I can walk out with for $5. Also, they have plantains at very reasonable prices which is hard to find in this city. If you ever have a want to make your own carne asada this is also the place to go. They have fresh marinated meat in the back in case you want to have a Spanish night at home. I have tried a lot of things here and am usually not disappointed. Because of this, this place has become my go to for so many occasions. read more

Lovely little bakery and deli in a strip mall populated mostly by Hispanic shops. I drive a cab and often stop in when I drop people off at the dialysis center nearby. I don't know what many of the pastries are called, but my favorite is this triangle-shaped dessert with pink gelatin filling. Pastries are gigantic and very cheap ($1-ish per pastry). I've never tried the deli. Tip: When you go in for pastries, grab a circular pan and a pair of tongs, scoop up what you want onto your pan, then bring the pan up to the register so the cashier can wrap up your goodies. I always feel like a huge gringo every time I go in, but I welcome the opportunity to practice a little Spanish, step out of my usual element, and get to know a slice of the Mexican community in Madison. Delicious food and worth a visit! read more

A friend claims to have loved this place when he ate there 4 or 5 years ago. So a group of us went for some tortas last night. It wasn't very good. The tortas were giant, so you do get a good amount of food. They are, however, almost $11, so keep that in mind. They were edible, but the chicken on my torta tasted like really old, nasty grease. That unpleasant grease flavor really overpowered everything else. The whole thing just fell apart in my hands, and it really was too big. The veggies didn't really seem the freshest, either. If you order the Cubana torta, you get some really weird-tasting sliced hotdogs and decent ham. The thin, deep-fried slabs of chicken you get are pretty awful, but taste chicken-y. I ate only a fraction of mine, as did a few others at the table. Of the 5 people at our table -who all have pretty different tastes in things-none of us enjoyed the food. It was pretty awful. The restaurant space was completely empty and pretty sad. Also, they do not sell any sort of alcohol. So, if you want to wash away that nasty grease flavor, you'll have to stick with water or horchata. Even the water tasted weird. The only thing we tried from the bakery side of this operation was some flan, which my friend said tasted like mold. The service was fine, but they did get some orders wrong, and the food took a long time to get to the table...despite the fact that we were the only customers sitting in the restaurant. I had heard about some of their past health code violations from online, but was willing to give this place a chance anyway. Really disappointed. read more

Fresh produce that's affordable! Friendly staff and different options to make a delicious meal! read more

La Concha - Delicious is just beyond those doors! - Bakeries Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

I can't speak to the quality of their baked goods but their sandwiches are some of the best in town. Not cheap ($10 or so) but you could EASILY share it between two people. Its huge. Its a down and 'dirty' Mexican diner/store and I love it. Check it out. read more

Bakery: La Concha always has an amazing selection of freshly baked breads and pastries--everything from conchas to bolio to chocolate-covered, cream-filled delights. Service is pretty good; speaking Spanish helps. I noticed that they make personalized birthday cakes as well. Restaurant: I've only tried the tamales, but they were amazing! The cheese tamale also has peppers in it (spicy, but not too spicy) and comes with a cream sauce. The pork (rojo) tamales were just as good--also slightly spicy. They have a wide selection, including tortas and burritos. Small seating area, but I took mine to go. Prices are very reasonable. They also have a limited selection of grocery items, such as masa, Abuelita chocolate, canned nopales, drinks (soda, Jarritos), and hot sauces. A must-try! read more

Mmmm, La Concha! Excellent chicken torta. It's HUGE. Nice staff, good prices and great selection of bakery items. read more

Tried this place for lunch-- good stuff (authentic-- no one spoke English!) but tacos were not as good as Los Gemelos or Taqueria el Jalapeno. The baked items looked awesome... wish I still had the metabolism of my younger self... read more

La Concha - The menu... en Español! - Bakeries Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

I don't speak Spanish. Which is a shame because I would like to tell who ever makes La Concha's delicious baked goods that because of them, I have to dedicate even more of my time to the gym. Sure, you might walk out of this place smelling like a tortilla factory, but that comes with the territory. You like deep fried dough? Then by all means, this is your place. I wish I could name you what I ate so I can suggest it to you. I can't but let me describe it. The pastry dough was shaped like a shell (perhaps a CONCH shell?). It was light and airy, and filled with cream with a drizzle of chocolate glaze. When I walked in here, I asked someone working what to get. They looked at me and simply pointed. They know what's up, and what a girl who speaks little to no Spanish wants to eat at 230 in the afternoon. I haven't even got to the best part...the price. This divine piece of fried dough cost less than $2 and was gigantic. I think it was meant to be shared, but I think I would have eaten someone's hand if they tried to eat part of this. Im not sure, but I feel like I probably looked like a rabid dog while eating it. Go here. Be amazed. Why didn't I give it 5 stars? It is sorta sketch in this area, and I am not entirely sure how sanitary the bakery cases are, as customers are the ones reaching in and pulling out the baked goods. read more

I went looking for a nearby sandwich shop on Yelp. The typical fare first popped up but then I zoomed in to the south side of Madison. What's this? La Concha? Hmmmm, Good reviews, different and interesting fare. Perfect. I will try it out. Two stores are sort of connected to each other and I first walked into a Mexican Grocery. Is this where I order my sandwich? No that's in the door next door. Santa Maria, La Nina, La Pinta, La Concha! What a great place. A busy Mexican bakery/cafe, beautiful bake goods filled the cases, well staffed and friendly, a nice menu for my selection and customers coming and going and coming and going. Who said there was a recession? This place is buzzing and for good reason. Everything looks scrumptious. I ordered the Chicken Torta based upon yelp recommendations and was certainly not disappointed. I had to wait a while for it but when it came it was gigante Make two fists and yes, that big or bigger. And the bread was fantastico. I will point out that my torta was 11 dollars. But half is about the size of a typical chichen sandwich for 6 or 7 dollars. So buy one and split it with a friend. I will be back for some bakery very soon. So happy to find a place like this in little ol' Madison. read more

Hey, its a real Mexican bakery!! Owned by a guy from Spain, the bakers and cooks are all Mexican...but who cares, the baked goods look good...but the real charm is in the Tortas...thick, chewy sandwiches that will drip avocado down your fingers and fill your stomach full of delicious meat and vegetables...and you'll have enough left over for your next meal too! read more

If you haven't been to LaConcha, you're missing out. Remember La Paella? LaConcha is brought to us by Tomas, of La Paella fame. I havent had anything I havnt enjoyed. The La Cubano torta is huge, bring a friend. the Gringas are great, my wife had those, I'll order them next time. read more

If you're looking for a huge serving of Mexican pastries/donuts with enormous layers of chocolate frosting, look no further. If however, you're looking for a healthy vegetarian/vegan sandwich you may find better luck elsewhere. If you enjoy eggs but no meat, give their Eggs la Mexicana a shot. read more

This place gets a 10 as far as Mexican baking goes. Their produce is gread quality and fairly priced too. I come mainly for the Mexican wedding cake. You can buy it by the slice and sit at the counter and eat it. It is moist and too die for. Too bad most white Americans have never tasted a slice! They cook authentic Mexican food. You can take it to go or just eat it there. There is no wait staff but they have a dining area and counter. The food is great and very fairly priced. Every one I'd always nice. The main language spoke is spanish. The owner is Tomas, he is from Span. Such a great guy! Don't worry they all speak English and are always glad to help. read more

I dont know why it took me so long to make it here given my fondness for mexican sweetbreads but alas I made it. They have a wonderful selection of scrumptous bakery items at a fair price and were very freindly. I will surely be back again and hope everyone else goes as well. read more

Best authentic bakery around. Always fresh. Made from scratch. The assortment is blowing one'a mind not your ordinary muffins or cookies. That's how real bakery should look. Everything else is around just a slight hint of bakeries. Enjoy! read more

La Concha - Peach tort. Yum. - Bakeries Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

Good place for a yummy treat. My daughter loves the colorful sugary treats too.

Everything was going fine. The food was decent. But, when the bill came, they overcharged us by $10. And I think it was meant on purpose. Honestly, if you ever go to eat over there make sure you check your bill doesn't charge you extra. read more

I hate this place! Worst quality food and the people are, uhhh. They take wayyyyyyy tooooo long to do your food. And today I wanted to get a bread and at 10am I went and they said the bread is ready at 10:30 am. I came back at 10:30am and they said in 30 min. They promised me at 10:30. I was furious, never come to this place. Worst Mexican food and bakery, and it's overpriced!!!! I rather go to Chicago and get the bread. It's more delicious and fresh and less overpriced. read more

This place is amazing! We were driving out of Madison on a Sunday morning after a wedding and the son wanted donuts but I wanted Mexican... hubby didn't much care. Found this place on Yelp and plugged it in the GPS. After trekking somewhat the direction home we found it in a nondescript strip mall and we couldn't quite tell if it was even open. So glad it was! Giant pastries on enormous pans were being brought out of the kitchen and shoved into every nook and cranny possible. Having never been to this kind of bakery, it took us a few minutes to orient ourselves and the staff "kindly" let us stand around looking befuddled. You grab a big tray and walk around putting whatever you want on it and then they wrap each pastry individually and put it in a bag for you. There is a counter with menus in Ingles or Spanish and this is where the real fun starts. I ordered some sandwich (not a torta but I can't remember what they called it) that is a specialty of the restaurant and all three of us ate it throughout the 10 hour drive home. It had breaded and fried chicken breasts - at least 3 - and slices of spicy sausage, tomato, avocado, marinated peppers, onion, some sort of mayo, and it was to die for. Son didn't care for the donut he got... Mexican choco frosting was not close enough to Dunkin for him, but that's his problem. The pastries were light and airy with just the right amount of filling and sweetness. Even the coffee was good! I can't wait to get back up there to go again. Oh, and we got 6 pastries, 1 coffee, 2 sodas, and that huge sandwich for $22. Major bargain! read more

Small place with great home-cooked food as well as a large bakery in the back. The menu is small but there are daily specials. We had the carne asada, pastor, and chorizo tacos. Served on double soft-fried corn tortillas and simply dressed with cilantro they were delicious. The staff is friendly and helpful especially with translating if you need it. read more

Ordered a customized birthday cake last week and the cake tastes terrible. the yellow cake inside probably went bad or something since it's wet and not soft at all. I called a couple days before I get the order trying to ask nicely if I can get my order a few hours earlier on that day. They simply hang up on me after they heard what I have to say. I definitely do nor recommend this place. The cake almost ruined my friend's birthday and their customer service needs to improve. read more

If you don't mind a dreadful ambiance or if you plan to have your food to go, this is the place to get a down-and-dirty Mexican meal. In fact, a Mexican friend of ours steered us to it as his favorite eatery. Their tortas are delicious! Best sandwich I've ever eaten. The Hawaiian with ham, cheese, avocado and chicken (I think) is so thick and gooey, I hardly know what I'm eating. But who cares? It's wonderful. The bakery is good too. I just have yet to figure out what time to get there so none of it is a tad bit stale. This place would get five stars if the bakery items were perfectly fresh and the ambiance in the dining room was better. Oh, and P.S., the food is very well priced. read more

I remembered back home the baked goods we used to have ,and this is the same or closed. The other Mexican bakeries here in madison do a good job ,but nothing close to this. They have the best bread in town. Order the pastel of 3 leches. read more

Prices for baked goods are outrageous. Two buns for hamburgers tonight and a doughnut costs $4.05. Last visit was today.