Yummy tamales they also have one in Mundelein and they make homemade pork skins and salsa different sandwiches a bunch of Mexican pastries and salsa read more

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My family and I have always used LaLuz Bakery for our birthday cakes and have never had an issue before. That's why we didn't hesitate to order a special two-tier TikTok-themed cake for my niece's birthday on Saturday. Unfortunately, this time was very different. After picking up the cake and heading to the party, we discovered that the cake had completely caved in. The top tier slid off the bottom tier before we even opened the box. I took pictures immediately and contacted the bakery right away. I didn't ask for a refund--I simply asked if there was anything they could do to make it right. Instead, I was told that because the cake had left the store, there was nothing they could do. I even offered to return the damaged cake. Still, the manager on duty, Mario, said he couldn't help and would pass it on to his supervisor. We left the cake with them and walked out empty-handed--no replacement, no apology, no effort to resolve the issue. We ended up going to Sam's club buying two cakes($50 total with tax), and creatively combining them to save the party. Honestly, those cakes turned out better than what we originally purchased for $150.00 from La Luz This experience was really disappointing, especially considering the loyalty and money we've given LaLuz over the years. I'm leaving this review to let others know that if something goes wrong, you may not receive the customer service you'd expect--or deserve. Needless to say, we will be taking our business elsewhere. SHOP ELSEWHERE!!!! read more

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Great bread I came every morning to get two breads with my drink. It's in little Mexico you can't miss it, thank me later

ordered tamales from here at la luz bakery for Xmas the chicken aka "pollo" tamales were so good juicy chicken and the masa was just right , good tamales are hard to come by out here in the wi burbs so finding this gem of a place with authentic food and items you just cant go wrong with this bakery . read more

I love La Luz Bakery! You walk in and see all the incredible doughnuts, cookies, sweet breads, and churros, among all the other staples. And the smell, oh the smell. You can't walk out of this place without gaining 10 pounds. Just kidding. This place is awesome! read more

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I've been coming for awhile now and it's still the best! I always beg my mom to bring me champurado and arroz con leche. it's the best and it's so nostalgic going in there since i've been going since i've been a kid read more

One of the bakery shops I frequent that is super close by when I am in the area. Love trying out all the goodies. I always end up with bags of goodies when coming here specially the Conchas, you can never have too much for breakfast with your coffee. Best to come early morning when everything is still fresh. Wish they had discounted price for items later in the day like 75% off left over items jejeje. I love everything with sugar, Piña, and strawberries, or blueberries. read more

We order their 3 letche cake every year always smells wonderful Absolutely awesome service read more

I am disappointed in their service. I called and placed a special order to be picked up this AM. I was told that it wasn't ready and it would be another 2 hours. It was unacceptable. I've placed special orders for LA Rosca the last three years only to be met with problems. The order has either not been ready or was sold out. I paid prior as suggested. This is poor service. Plus, the quality of their bread has slipped. It's unfortunate as I have been loyal to their brand. read more

Ordered 2 chicken tamales. Have NO clue what this is, burnt leftovers??? We threw them out! Sorry...I will not be back. Too bad cause their chocolate donuts are real good. read more

La Luz Bakery - Ordered 2 chicken tamales. Have NO clue?burnt leftovers? Threw them out! Sorry..will not be back. Too bad their chocolate donuts are good. - Bakeries Near Me - Round Lake, Illinois

Service sucks most of the time, ambiance isn't that great either as it is a a run of the mill Mexican bakery. But the bread is pretty good you just have to pick the one that is freshly baked. read more

Tamales best in lake county. Pan dulce is also good and they have a nice variety Orange juice and other juices are excellent. Only panadería I go to. read more

This place is a real hidden gem. It doesn't look like much from the outside, but inside, OMG! When you come in you will be overwhelmed by the choices. The first time I went to the bakery I didn't know the routine, but I had another customer show me - when you walk in to the right is a rack that has round aluminum trays and tongs. You take a tray and tongs, and then go to the clear display shelves along the walls and to the baking racks in the middle of the bakery to get your pastries, breads, cookies, churros and so much more. All the pastries, breads, etc, are freshly baked and some of our favorites are the custard filled horns, the rice pudding turnovers (it sounds strange but it is delicious), the strawberry filled churros, and the the pecan muffins. The absolutely best is their tres leches cakes, they are available by the slice or as a cake in two different sizes. You can get them with fresh strawberries and other fruit. Not only are their tres leches cakes beautiful, but it is truly the best cake I have every eaten. This is now our go to place for all celebration cakes. If you like flan, you will love their flan cups that are available in a glass display case in the middle of the store, yummy! They are also known for their freshly made tamales, we tried the red ones last week and they were delicious, looking forward to trying the green ones next time. The staff are very nice and helpful, and the prices are very reasonable. This is a must for anyone who loves good pastries , cakes and breads. read more

La Luz is fantastic! Those tamales! Order ahead. They sell out quickly. The various pastries are fairly standard. The churros are always fresh and crispy. The staff is wonderful. So happy and helpful. Tres Leches cake is no joke. I keep meaning to try the ice cream... read more

This is the second time I get overcharged. The first time I was charged for for an extra "tamal" ( didn't bother to call). This second time happened on 02/13/2021, among other items, I asked for 3 pineapple tamales I only got 2 and they were strawberry, I called this time not satisfied with their response to stop by and get my order straight, not a refund or anything like that. VERY VERY DISAPOINTED. read more

Horrible place!! I bought cake and pan dulce here today, only to find mold in my cake! I started eating my cake when I got home after buying it. Then I realized it tasted funny, and then I noticed the mold! I want a full refund on my entire purchase, If my cake had mold what makes me think my bread isn't bad too! read more

La Luz Bakery - Horrible!! Mold on cake! Will never go there again! - Bakeries Near Me - Round Lake, Illinois

Best green tamales ever!! It's is a hidden gem with great hours, just make sure to order ahead or you won't get any. That's how good they are. No toppings needed sour flavorful. read more

This tres leches cake was absolutely delicious! I received great service from friendlly staff who accommodated my order! I even had a co worker asked where I got it from. Thank you! Gracias! read more

La Luz Bakery - Tres Leches Cake , strawberry filling, white chocolate and fruit garnishes. - Bakeries Near Me - Round Lake, Illinois

First thing you feel when going into this place is...overhwelmed! What should you choose? The selection is staggering. Sweet buns galore, turnovers, cakes, flan, cookies, croissant stuffed with cream, cheese pastries, things that look like aspics that are stuffed with some sort of flowers (I have no idea what they are but they're sheer art!) They do fresh snow cones and cakes to order. Plus...and here it is...TRES LECHE cake...heavenly and soaked with sweet creamy milk. Unbelievably addictive. It's mostly self-serve, so you grab a pair of tongs and a platter and begin your adventure searching through case after case of these colorful treasures. And when you're through you discover you've got enough bakery for days and it only cost you like five bucks. I love this place and the staff who are super friendly. One of the women always has a smile and never hesitates to explain what's in any of the cakes or pastries and she always teaches me Spanish when I'm there. Hit this place up--either for that single breakfast pastry before you hop on the Metra (It's right behind the Round Lake stop in the downtown area). Or when you need a lot of bakery because you're having guests to tea. Cheers! read more

La Luz Bakery is a fine example of the kind of panaderia/Mexican bakeries you can find dotting the Chicago metro area. In Downtown Round Lake and about a block south of the Round Lake Metra station, this place serves the best tres leches cake in town. So grab a big round aluminum tray and a sparkling clean pair of tongs and load up from the big glass cases along the wall -- you might be surprised just how little this is going to cost you! As for myself, I'm still feeling my way through the items, not being overly familiar with the range of Mexican bakery -- but I don't worry, the staff there is very helpful if I don't know what something is. Little vanilla custard-filled crescents, crusty pineapple-stuffed pastries -- you can hardly go wrong! The place is usually busy, but everyone is friendly and the line moves along pretty good. As with all baked stuff, some items are much better when they're fresh, so ask if they are. read more

Historic Round Lake. If you sneeze, you may miss it. La Luz? Nomnomnomnomnomnom. It is the dream of fat little piggies and all those that appreciate mom & pop establishments. From the outside, this place is rather unassuming with the windows covered up - there are two doors, one for those entering and another for exiting. When you enter, you may question if you walked into the kitchen area - there are literally tall racks facing you (the kind with wheels and that hold like 15 trays vertically, which can be rolled in and out of walk-in refrigerators). Be not afraid, just follow the flow of foot traffic and do as the others do. There are no signs to show you what hte process is - but it's fairly simple. To your right, walk bout 5' and grab either a round aluminum tray or white plastic bin. Then grab a tong, which is hanging on a rack, along with 20+ other tongs. Then go back to the baking racks or the clear display shelves along the walls and fill 'er up. There are no price tags but you can pretty much be assured than for under $5, you can get about 6-8 items. This place has been our must-eat-must-Yelp list for some time, so when the weather was nice for driving, one lazy weekend, we headed to La Luz for a gluttonous trip. It was well worth the drive - super decadent options and some amazing custom cake (fresh, not overly sweet, generous use of strawberries, and friendly service). I'm not sure what to call these baked items, but the ones with some yellowish custard/flan, on a flaky croissant-like dough, and raisins? they were dee-lish. The apple turnovers are great and we can't wait to go back and try some more. Even arriving early, there were a lot of people (look to be locals, many of Hispanic origin) who were stocking up with mounds of stuff. So stop by if you're in the area and you'll not disappoint. Great value and freshly made products, backed by service with a smile from all of its people. Can't wait to try the tamales next time. read more

Very clean place, friendly staff. The bread looks like it's made fresh as often as possible. Only negative thing is I've heard the owner is very unprofessional with his employees. I was going to boycott this place but my wife likes it. read more

La Luz Bakery - Bakeries Near Me - Round Lake, Illinois

I had heard about this for so many years, I had to walk in and try it. I was a bit lost. If you don't know to grab some tongs and a basket, you might stand there with a dumb look on your face, like I did. Get on in there. The cookies were good. The bread looked good and the cakes looked beautiful. I highly recommend the vanilla churros! read more

Another family owned and family managed bakery (panderia). This family has served the Round Lake area for over a generation! The pastries and cakes are made fresh everyday and there are trays and towers of donuts, mini-cakes, fresh hot bread, and Hispanic delicacies waiting for a hungry mouth to munch on. Get you sugar fix here ... DO IT NOW! read more

La Luz Bakery - Pastry realness on a platter. - Bakeries Near Me - Round Lake, Illinois

This place is amazing. The staff is so kind and sweet. The bakery is extremely clean. I went to get the tres leche cake and it was amazing. YOU MUST TRY IT! read more

Messed up our cake order horrifically after specifically giving them the details we wanted. The young people working there were nice and very understanding and even offered to help carry it to the car. The older woman had a nasty attitude and said "It's not even that bad" of course it isn't when your not paying for it. Used to love coming here but not anymore. read more

STAY AWAY FROM THIS PLACE. I went to buy bread and the lady took my card to the back so I couldn't see and took longer than usually which I found suspicious. Later that day I got a notifications saying that someone has transferred money using cash app, not once but SEVERAL TIMES and it was obviously the lady which she took pictures or saved my card information because she was the only other person that used my card that day. Nothing but THIEVES there. STAY AWAY read more

Such a wide selection! And the Churros are AWESOME!! So many choices and options. Love this place.

I love going to this bakery. This location and the Mundelein location are excellent. I love how light most of the pastries taste and it's not overly sweet. The location in Round Lake is even better because u can just drive up to the parking spaces from the road and the traffic is moving fairly quickly so you usually find parking right away right in front of the bakery. This bakery is such a gem. I come here for donuts (for the kids) and all sorts of cream filled pastries for the "big kids". When you go in, it doesn't look very fancy. There are no places for you to sit down and eat but their baked goods are delicious. The donuts have a cinnamon taste to the bread and the cream filled pastries are not overly powerfully sweet. The pastries are light and yummy. It reminds me of pastries from France where it's just perfect with coffee. You might get someone at the register that doesn't speak English but they're totally friendly and sweet. I highly recommend this bakery! Go check them out. They also have delicious tres leches cake that you can pick up the day of and don't need to order ahead for the last minute birthdays or occasions. read more

This place has the biggest, tastiest selection of postres, churros, cakes, muffins, everything, and all at incredible prices. If you're in Round Lake, you must stop here. Grab a tray and some tongs and go to work. read more

Stopped in early one Saturday morning and bought churros that were still warm...

Mmmm yummy! Once you wrap your anglo mind about how you pick and purchase; its a snap! Lots of yummy treats for the kids and the dads.

Great Tres Leche cake! Very friendly staff. Warm and comfortable atmosphere. A lot of treats and things to look at!

Me, and my husband went here this morning for the first time... and let me say we were not disappointed! As soon as you walk in it smells amazing!!! All bakery items were soft, and fresh!!! Best bakery I've been to hands down! Will definitely be returning! The young man who worked there was very helpful, about any questions I had. read more

Hands down the best Tres Leches cake you will ever eat!!

Hands down, best tres leches ever!! This place is always busy, but also very organized.

I LOVE the pastries that i received, though I wish that they would label their items. I got this delicious pastry that looked like a mini apple pie, but I believe it was a type of mango bread of some sort. I would totally buy it again, but I could not tell anybody the name of the desert I got! Regardless, I'm definitely coming back! read more

My family and I come here nearly every week. I love their tamales and fresh bread. I don't even bother going to any other Mexican bakery because I know this one is so much better!! read more

The only good thing about here is their bread. I had ordered a cake from them in may for a baptism. From what I've seen on FB they do great work. Day of the baptism got the cake, first it looked like a baby shower cake. Very small, and the detail on it was horrible. Things were breaking off and if the broke off they just jammed it on the cake instead of having extra pieces just in case and i have chosen a mint color for the middle cake and got turquoise was told that making mint is hard to do. I had gone in after and seen a cake that has mint? okay? I called immediately i was very very unhappy especially since we paid $410 After i called they said they would get back to me, couple days go by nothing. I texted the woman who took my appt. and never got a respond. Went in and saw the owners wife and the woman that took my appt. and they were on their phones and yet could receive a reply. I was expecting to get at least some money back, and then was told that next time i order a cake I would get it cheaper. Im sorry why would i order a cake again after i was very unhappy with one they made me previously. read more

La Luz Bakery - three tiered cakes decorated in pastel colors - Bakeries Near Me - Round Lake, Illinois

I've been to this bakery a couple different times and it's always been excellent, until this evening. I went in and got 2 cups of Tres Leches Cake in a Cup and took it home! When I got home it was completely spoiled and sour tasting! Im disgusted! I had to give them a call and let them know! Didn't receive a refund or new cake because they didn't have any more. Not sure if I'll be returning! read more