Truly the best panadería in Tucson! I always make an effort to come here every time I'm visiting from Phoenix, because I honestly haven't found a panadería up here that is better than La Estrella!They always have a huge variety of treats, everything from conchas (I love their mini ones they are the perfect size), empanadas, cookies, and more. Everything is always so fresh and hits the spot. I also never leave without picking up a pack of their tortillas. They are in such a lovely location at the Mercado and I love any chance I get to drop it! read more

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Love La Estrella! If I'm ever at the Mercado San Agustin, it is hard to resist stopping by because their pan dulces are so delicious and so affordable - I always end up with a box of pastries! My favorite are their empanadas - they come in a variety of fruit filled options. I've had their apple, mango, pineapple, and pumpkin which are all so good for different reasons; it's hard to choose that I end up with an assortment depending on my mood so recommend trying them all! They're great for breakfast, a snack, or dessert. At our last visit, we had a slice of their cherry and coconut cake which was so moist, light, and not too sweet. Definitely a must to stop by if you're in the Mercado! read more

La Estrella Bakery - Bakeries Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

Very good donuts! Get a coffee from Presta next door and you can't ask for much more! Great courtyard just outside to eat your donut and sip your coffee. read more

It's a well-known Tucson fact that if you don't stop in at La Estrella Bakery on your trip to the Mercado, it means you didn't REALLY go to the Mercado. It's a must! La Estrella's donuts and pan dulces are second to none. Their selection varies, but they always have an array of donuts, conchas, filled pastries (think fruit turnovers, twists, and empanadas), and cookies. You can, of course, buy items individually or fill a box with a variety of their treats. Along with their sweet offerings, they also carry savory baked goods including bread, biscuits, and tortillas. They have honeys and other sweet condiments in-store for purchase as well! Their prices are extremely good, which is yet another reason to love them! Next time you're in the Mercado make sure you pair your coffee with a pastry from them, or stop in for dessert after your burrito. read more

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We stumbled upon La Estrella Bakery while eating at the Mercado. We were recommended the donut and am happy we were, as it was one of the best donuts I've ever had! We were in Tucson for 4 days and went to the bakery everyday. Other highlights included: Concha (also best concha I've had) Churro filled with custard Canolli read more

Donuts arent anything special...i would not rate them high, their empanadas are what they do extremely well.Service is ok.And its basically order and take out. Ambiance is nothing extraordinary ...baked goods displayed in behind glass. read more

Small panadería with limited assortment of pastries but SO SO good. I got a concha as well as cinnamon roll. Both were so soft and fluffy. Highly recommend grabbing some to go after having lunch at Seis Kitchen next door! read more

La Estrella Bakery - Concha - Bakeries Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

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This bakery is a staple in the community. I remember being younger and going in for pan dulce. It was so sweet and my favorite thing to eat. The staff is always so friendly and always make great suggestions. The lobby is small but they do maximize the space by having the counters all next to each other. Every time I come back to Tucson, I stop by. read more

This Mexican bakery is the best. The empanadas are always fresh baked with a selection of flavors on the daily. Calabasa, mango, apple, pineapple, cherry. They have a wide selection of fresh baked items all very fresh and delicious. They have 2 different size flour tortillas which are always fresh and tasty. If you think there's no difference between tortillas you are sadly mistaken. These are great. I urge you to try them and compare. In mho you will be hard pressed to find any better. A drink case with a selection of drinks finishes off this little bakery. While you're there pick up a great cup of coffee next door. Have lunch at one of the restaurants at the plaza. Or just sit and enjoy your fresh bakery items you just purchased from this bakery on one of the tables on the courtyard. A great bakery in a great plaza. Sit back and enjoy! read more

La Estrella Bakery - Assortment of empanadas - Bakeries Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

Delicious bakery. We went back twice, because they sell the softest corn tortillas. I live in California and can't find anything like these. Also had a few pan dulces. No complaints what-so-ever. This place is legit and worth checking out. The accept cash or credit. read more

I discovered this bakery after getting ripped off with my $4 drip coffee from Presta, their neighbor. I walked in to 2 friendly ladies showing their pan dulces. 2 fruit empanadas, 2 pan dulces and a papaya pastry.. She says $6. I thought she was joking. This is after paying $4 for a coffee. I happily paid and ate just outside. It wasn't good. It was damn good! So good I went back and got one more empanada. I saw a little humble coffee pot in the corner, so I tried their coffee.. That was pretty dang good too. More diner style than coffee shop, but very drinkable. I totally recommend this spot. read more

This is a wonderful small bakery at Mercado St Augustin. They have a large variety of delicious Mexican pastries that are baked fresh daily. Be sure to get there early if you can since they might sell out of certain items earlier in the day. Don't let the line scare you - it's worth the wait! I am obsessed with the texture of their empanadas and glazed donuts, but you really can't go wrong with anything in this shop. read more

La Estrella Bakery - Various pastries - Bakeries Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

Best tortillas!! I originally came to eat at Another place and discovered the bakery. Their tortillas are homemade and are delicious. Their pastries are just as good. read more

This is one of my favorite bakeries in town. With the kids on spring break I decided to take them to get a little treat and to kill some time. We made a stop by presta for a latte and then headed over to la Estrella. They have the usual American things like donuts, but I love their empanadas, pan Dulce's and other traditional Mexican cookies and pastries. They also have fresh tortillas that are delicious. Everything is fresh, delicious and super inexpensive. The staff are always friendly and patient as we repeatedly point and ask' "What is that?" We ended up getting a mango empanada, an original pan dulce, an apricot pastry and a bag of pan dulces. And the bill was UNDER $5!!!! Crazy good deal! Definitely check this place out at the Mercado or their other location. read more

La Estrella Bakery - All this for under $5 - Bakeries Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

I came here based on amazing yelp reviews and it did not disappoint! On the weekend the line was out the door, but it moved fast. One thing I didn't like was that things were not labeled and I had no idea of prices of things until I rang up. The good thing is all the prices are quite low so you don't have to worry about breaking the bank. My favorite was the cherry empanada. My husband liked the mango empanada the best. I wish I could tell you what else I liked but I just pointed at things, and i don't know what they're called! The long rolled piece rolled in powdered sugar was really good. read more

The best Tamales i have ever tasted!!!! The staff is also so helpful and friendly! This is a must stop for us every time we are in Tucson or even just passing through! read more

If you love Mexican pastries and are downtown this is your spot to stop in! The service is extremely quick, desserts and pastries are even better and the corner store is very easy to locate to get in and out quickly! read more

La Estrella Bakery is such a gem. Anytime I'm at the Mercado I can't go without at least a couple of their delicious pastries. The pastries are crazy affordable and always fresh. My family and I love to get an assortment box and then enjoy with a hot drink from Presta next door. The pumpkin empanadas are my absolute favorite - flavorful, sweet, and soft. I recently had some pumpkin empanadas from Trader Joe's and they were pathetic in comparison - La Estrella's are THE BEST and you can get them year round - not just during pumpkin spice season! Any of the custard-filled pastries are also a treat, and you can never go wrong with a concha if you want something lightly sweet. They are open now during the pandemic and I highly recommend swinging by and treating yourself to a box of pastries for your next weekend breakfast - or anytime! read more

La Estrella Bakery - Box of pan dulce including my favorite conchas and empanadas - Bakeries Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

Love love love their donuts!! Actually, my whole family loves their donuts! We will drive out of our way for their donuts and tortillas! As a Tucson native, these are my favorite tortillas... reasonably priced and always fresh! Today we made a stop to pick up donuts and empanadas on our way to visit friends. They were definitely enjoyed! The selection of donuts is simple and perfect! The chocolate frosted is my personal favorite. I highly recommend a visit to this gem of a bakery! Worth the wait in line! read more

Very disappointed ~ a friend referred me to this bakery to buy some Russian rye bread and raisin walnut bread. It was stale, dry, and lacking in flavor. I will definitely not be returning to this bakery. Their staff who waited on me were very pleasant. Great service substandard products. read more

La Estrella is was pan dulce dreams are made of. I l or this bakery. Mostly for the ladies running the show and of course the pastries. I love conchas, cochitos, orejas de elefante and of course the on dulce election that includes elote rolls, hebilla. Bigote and more. They also make the best tiny donuts. They're the perfect bite of sugary goodness. Head over to la Estrella pick up a pastry or two or three Ana enjoy with a warm cup of presta coffee. read more

I honestly don't know how anyone marks point off for La Estrella Bakery! Every time I go I am in heaven. I frequent both locations and am literally never disappointed. Great service, amazing Mexican and American pastries.... It's super quick and I leave happier than I came in. I also recently had a friend order her son some lemon birthday cupcakes for a party. You order them the night before and pick them up the next day. BEST. CUPCAKES. EVER. read more

A little spot tucked in the corner of the Mercado San Agustin, and easily worth a trip just to try the pastries. My wife and I shared a concha, a mango pastry, a glazed donut, and a cherry empanada. All were great, but the concha was absolutely incredible. Easily the best I've been had. We'll be back. read more

Do you like fluffy, delicious donuts that don't need a gimmick? Delicious donuts at a reasonable price? Then these are the donuts you have been looking for! From delicious cake, glazed, and chocolate iced donuts to delicious Mexican pastries this is the place to be. Their Conchas are the most delicious I have ever had. I have had all three flavors and I must say there is a winner and it is cinnamon. It adds just the right amount of spice to the sugary goodness that is a Concha and becomes an even more amazing pastry experience. Pro-Tip: While you're there for donuts, pick up their amazing tortillas and enjoy this bakeries goods all day long! read more

Always fresh pastries Tortillas made daily and yummy salsas are also made daily and fresh.

Super delicious way to introduce out of town guests to the foodie culture of Tucson as they start their day! Couple that with personable, timely service, especially on a day when everyone decided to drive to work, this little bakery just rocks. I purchased 2 dozen assorted parties to go -- just beautiful. read more

Delicious pastries and so affordable! Check them out. Stopped in after eating tacos in same courtyard.

My other half took a couple dozen of La Estrella's donuts into his office and they were gone before noon, and his inbox was overflowing with thank you emails. The donuts are simple, glazed, sugar dusted, and chocolate frosted, but they are really scrumptious. Not overly sweet, and the dough is light. This is such a great addition to the Mercado. Great place to grab a donut, coffee and a hang out in the Mercado San Agustin plaza for a lazy morning. read more

La Estrella is just the cutest little Mexican bakery in the Mercado. There are so many options to choose from and everything is so colorful. I had a hard time deciding so I went for the standard concha. I can't remember the exact price, but it was less than a dollar, which was a surprise to me. The bread was soft, sweet, and went very well with the coffee I got next door at Presta. The cookie topping offered a nice contrast to the pillowy bread underneath. Enjoying it on a nice sunny Tucson day in the courtyard doesn't hurt either. I will definitely be back to enjoy more pastries from La Estrella. I recently read an article from Tucson Foodie that gave a great description of the most popular cookies and breads. It's titled "Your Visual Guide to Traditional Mexican Pastries at La Estrella Bakery." I found it super helpful so recommend checking it out if you want to do a little research before picking your treat. read more

La Estrella Bakery - Concha - Bakeries Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

Reviews said it was the best concha ever so had to try it out...everything was amazing! So soft. Truly the best conchas I've ever had. The chocolate mini donuts had delicious frosting and it was so fresh. We quickly made our way through the box and only have the empanada left to try. Total was around $8!! Can't beat it. Highly recommend this place. read more

La Estrella Bakery - Vanilla concha, chocolate concha, mini donut assortment, apple empanada - Bakeries Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

Whenever I'm near here, I always want to stop and get a tasty treat! The prices are very affordable, and it's just really an authentic place in Tucson. Not to mention the outdoor seating is amazing! You can also get really tasty sodas in there! read more

La Estrella Bakery - Bakeries Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

Nice little bakery run by a small business, friendly staff super helpful. Loved the location reminded me of a Spanish plaza. The other eateries and shops looked pretty cool, if like to come back on a cooler night and sit in the patio to enjoy the bread and some coffee read more

La Estrella Bakery - The amazing Mexican bread choices - Bakeries Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

I run in this area on the weekends early in the morning and the smell of fresh donuts is always a welcome wake up call. This bakery is located right in the Mercado on Congress. There's a beautiful open courtyard. Outside of the bakery is a great spot for hipster coffee and tea. Lots of street and gravel parking available. Estrella has hands down the best donuts I've had in Tucson. Dare I say, better than Krispy Kreme! If you like cake donuts then just stop reading now. This is not the donut for you. The dough was dense yet fluffy so that you could see hundreds of delicate air pockets in the bite. It was soft, yeasty and yellow (possibly cake flour in the mix?) I aIways judge a donut by its bite. My ideal donut is like a delicious tempurpedic pillow. If the dough squeezes together at the teeth marks or if the donut maintains an impression when you squeeze it gently then you've got yourself a good donut. In comparison, a standard grocery store donut stays at the same elevation all the way around after a bite. This one was airy but full. I don't know if that makes sense, you should really just try one for yourself. It was not too sweet, but glazed just the right amount. On a hot day the sugar didn't even make my hand sticky, it was more of a gentle sugar crust. They also do the bread for El Guero Canelo's Sonoran hot dogs so if you're into that, come here to stock up. read more

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Menudo and Conchas are absolutely amazing! The owner is so sweet and you can really tell she cares about the people that come in

The best panaderia I have found in Tucson! It is sad that there are not more such bakeries in this area Excellent selection and quality!

Great pasties and other products staff very friendly. Give them a try. Also easy to get to parking. Very close

Best tortillas in Tucson. Thin, thoroughly cooked and flavorful. We buy our tortillas here every week and for all our special events.

The Workers- Good The Atmosphere- Good The Price- Good The Location- Good The Product- So so, nothing impressive. I bought a nino envuelto (jelly roll) and it was extremely boring. Dry, flavorless, basically yellow cake. This pastry in particular should showcase a lot of flavor and excitement for your palate given what it is, but I didn't even finish it. The cochito was also an "ehh whatever" experience. Cochitos (in my opinion) should be squishy, have a nice silky sheen over them and taste somewhere in between gingerbread and easter bread. This was basically a gingerbread cookie in the shape of a pig. Most of it, excluding the center, crumbled like a cookie instead of like a pastry. I feel like this was a very white washed or Americanized version of Mexican pastries. Good effort, but I think I'm gonna pass on this place next time. read more

La Estrella Bakery - Dry, boring, didn't finish. Won't buy again. - Bakeries Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

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This place was amazing! Best Mexican bakery I've ever been to. Wife and I stopped by when in the area for a late breakfast type snack situation and ordered a bunch of different items--and the bill was like $7! Crazy affordable. And all the empanadas, donuts, and pastries were so good, and they offered tropical flavors like mango and pineapple, which we really enjoyed. Can't recommend this place enough! read more

Excellent pastries!! I brought some friends here from out of town and we got a marranito (pig-shaped molasses cookie), pumpkin empanada, what looked like a Swiss roll but may have been a yo yo, chocolate donut, and their famous glazed donuts. All of them were reaaaallly fresh and delicious. Not too sweet and the glazed donuts were actually more substantial than regular glazed donuts with many more layers inside. Yummmmmm. Also incredibly affordable! read more