I enjoy this place very much, however the tamale crew needs to make sure that they place the masa on the smooth side of the leaf and not the rough side... read more

La Moderna Bakery - Red Pork Tamale - Bakeries Near Me - Whittier, California

first off I was recommended by a cashier at gonzalez market, he said they had the best Birote salado, I arrived within the hour because i was close only to be told they only have it on weekdays. So they said we only have small birote. Let me tell you if you know birote you know. That was not birote it was soft like a pan de agua, nada que ver con birote. I tried their sweet bread sorry only one i enjoyed was the puerquito. The only that had flavor, the chocolate concha tasted like day old bread. Sorry only reason i'll try once again is because lady behind me said they have been going there for over 20 years for the tamales, which I will give it one more try but for birote salado for now i'll continue to pick up in pomona at the EL SUPER read more

I called today to see if they had tamales for pick up and being Im at work and we wanted to pick up 4 dozen for staff, the gentle who said he was the owner was very rude to me and said they would not hold any. I also wanted to ask when the deadline to order tamales for Christmas would be and again continued to be rude to me and said for me not to be self-centered when I was asking when was the deadline how to go about an ordering it he said he was too busy and then he didn't even need to answer the phone he could've letit go to voice mail. You should have let it go to voicemail instead of being short tempered and rude to customers.. I hope this poor attitude and anger isn't also giving out to the employees, I would hate to be working for a man like this.. read more

Love my Conchas from here! They are so good and soft! And I'm pretty picky with it comes with my pan dulce. The tamales keep me coming too

This used to be my go to bakery for everything mexican. No mas. I came in today to buy a few things. Their Carnitas are delicious and moist. Their rolls are soft, big fluffy. Still awesome. I decided to buy a few pieces of pan Dulce. Huge mistake. First, it didn't look right to me. I bought it anyway. I came home to eat it. OMG Vomit! The absolute worse ever. Both pieces were hard as rocks. They tasted like too much baking powder was used. Horrible! I am so disappointed. Time to find a new source for pan Dulce because this place isn't it anymore. Service still great! read more

Went in this morning and the customer service from the young man in taking my pot and adding the menudo, and the tamales ....came out and asked me for anything else and rang me up...the two young ladies doing the same with other customers.... And the menudo was delicious, and both the red/green pork tamales were yum! read more

Been going there past 25 yrs. Every thing they sell is fresh. Salsa with fresh Carnitas awesome. Champurrado is good with their fresh tamales. Family owned Service is fast. read more

I placed an order for Christmas because of the social media "hype" and unfortunately was unable to pick up the 4 dozens because we were on a mandatory quarantine. I tried calling but the call wouldn't go through so I DMd then. I was told the order was cancelled and they would refund the $87. I admit I chose to not show up despite not having symptoms because it's a food establishment and I thought they would be understanding but they then said they could not do refund and blocked me on social media. Clearly they sold the 4 dozens and made double the money but now refuse to do the right thing. Happy Holidays!! May God continue to bless this establishment. read more

La Moderna Bakery - Screenshot showing they canceled the order and would refund then retracted and blocked me. - Bakeries Near Me - Whittier, California

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I googled "best tamales in Whittier" and found this. No fkn kidding! So good! The dozen is a bit pricier than most, but man so good! Try the chicken and red pork. Like heroin (or so I'm told) lol read more

Their bread's good. But can't say the same about the tamales, super small dry and weird taste almost like a bitter taste, ordered 6 beef.. bag felt light so I had to double check there was really 6 in there! There was 6 tiny tamales :/ Won't be ordering those from here anymore read more

La Moderna Bakery - Tiny tamale - Bakeries Near Me - Whittier, California

I have been coming this this place for at least 30 years! I no longer reside in the area but I have family that does and any weekend I am visiting, I will come to La Moderna. It's located in a very old dingy looking strip mall and you have to look REALLY close because it just blends in. However, on any Saturday or Sunday morning you will find a line out the door. Especially now due to COVID they only allow a few customers in their already small bakery. The line does go quickly and they have several people taking orders. Their pan dulce is delicious! Baked fresh and soft. The have traditional cookies, empanadas and "corns". IDK what the real name is but they are the breads that look like cornucopia shape. They also have delicious tamales and a wide variety (green, cheese, red, etc). In addition, they are also known for their carnitas, chicharrones and menudo. During holiday weekends they often sell out of tamales and menudo. I've been coming here for over half my life and it's in the same building, zero upgrades (LOL) but same great quality! read more

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The tamales here are delicious, but boy have they shrunk. I love a good green chili tamale but who ever makes the green chili chicken ones must be mad, they make it way too spicy to really enjoy. I love spicy but this is way too hot! The carnitas here are delicious, and so is the pan dulce. The one thing I hate to see is all the hunting pictures that are hanging on the wall by the cashier. All these innocent animals killed for what reason. I think those kind of pictures shouldn't be posted in a business but that's just me. read more

The salsa and guacamole that can be ordered by the pint were very flavorful. There's a minimal selection of tortillas and chips but they have staple brands. There is also a selection of pan dulce. I tried the powdered sugar star which was adequately good. I was disappointed to see as I paid an homage to killing defenseless animals and really disappointed in seeing something so brutal. Truth is I was becoming a real fan of their salsa. But one has to have morals and I don't want my money to fund something so sickening. Other people won't care. I know that. This bakery will prosper without my business. read more

I have been a loyal customer for as long as they have been there. Look forward to the tamales every Christmas. Today the posted come on down they'll have extras when I went to pick up at my appointed time which I reserved all the way back on Black Friday. They said they're gonna be out until 6 o'clock now I have to go back there on Christmas Eve to pick them up very disappointed.!!!!!!!! read more

La Moderna has everyone in line for over an hour after we preordered and paid for tamales a month ago. The tamales are delicious but this customer service and disorganized system do not work in addition to them running out of cheese tamales. Customers have all paid for something they can not fulfill. Merry Christmas read more

Place order for Christmas. Order was ready. Quick and easy. Everyone so friendly. Have been going for years. Have been all over LA and have tried many tamales. These are the BEST! Thank you read more

Tamales are tasty meat and chili mixed in very well. Bought some for Christmas differently will buy again.

Drove from west L.A. to purchase and eat the worlds driest tamal ever made, I mean these will choke someone to death! Beware

I come all the way from Anaheim to here to get my favorite bread there are many bakeries in Anaheim who make the same Bread but they don't taste as my favorite La Moderna bakery thank you for the best bread ever u guys make it with love and compassion I love the cherry turnovers I will the world to know this is the best bakery read more

The business is well organized and line moves fast. The tamales are so good! And the pastries are fresh.

Thanks for the super salty tamales, nobody in the house could even eat them. What a disappointment and waste of my money. Damn what happened

Omg, it was so good the carnitas are flavourful, chicharrón perfectly crispy, and tamales we're super moist. It's a must try. You won't regret it. read more

I needed go to for Christmas tamales, after moving Back from Temecula, year ago. Heard about la Moderna bakery, Sadly booked for Christmas orders so I ordered for New Years pick up time 7am as I heard wait and Line long. Total was 84.00 for dozen cheese dozen pork red Dozen green pork. When arrived line was about two store lengths long The young girls were doing their best and a women with her hair up and turtle neck sweater and apron giving strict orders , "but X on bag when special orders "while just walking back and fourth. All front help and bakery staff rushing to put things out. Packaged in brown bags labeled nice and warm Ordered few bakery items which you get yourself With tong. The tamales were just ok, I make better myself , just didn't have time. Will I ever go back,sadly no , honestly I don't know what all the long lines was for , they weren't even spicy, not even tasty...maybe the staff should try one during Christmas this year and see they were nothing special. read more

I've been coming here since I was a kid. They have the best carnitas I have ever tasted. And I can't leave without get some pan dulce.

Come back every December for the tamales. There is always a line, even with reservations, but that shows how many people make this a tradition. Be sure to book them online during Christmas season -- reservations open on Black Friday! read more

The veggie tamales tasted at rancid oil. I got sick with them. Then the following week the health department closed the place. A let down for sure. read more

How about showing appreciation and treating customers with respect, instead of yelling at customers who are patiently waiting to purchase your food. I am appalled by how they continue to treat the community who keep them in business. Be grateful instead of brash! read more

There tamales and salsa are very good but as for customer service they very rude tactless not respecting those customers who make business for their bakery especially the young guy with the colored eyes he looks like he is very unhappy lacking in customer service not having courtesy when speaking with customers read more

Their carnitas, salsita, and tamales not to mention the sweet bread conchas are a must! The service is A+ and now they take card not just ATM WHICH IS A HUGE PLUS!! The ambiance of the place is old school panaderia and tortilleria that reminds me that I ave been coming here since I was like 5 or 6 with my mama. Yes I have seniority and I'm sure many of us Pico and Whittier peoples do. It's simply the place to get your Mexican staple fix for family, gatherings, and holidays and frankly any day every weekend. Thank you for your service to the community don't ever go out of service or sell out to some other people because it just won't taste the same and we people will know it. We love you God bless, and may you prosper for 2024 and stay healthy doing it. Beef Tamales (the only place I can find some good ol beef tamales) Chicharron, Green Cheese Tamale, Pan Dulce, Pumpkin Empanadas, Panaderia, Red Beef Tamale. read more

La Moderna Bakery - My red beef tamale from la Moderna, on November 11, 2023. Veterans Day. Red Beef Tamale (FRI, SAT, SUN) - Bakeries Near Me - Whittier, California

I've been coming to this Bakery for over 36 years and have even recommend it to family and friends but the quality of food is not what it used to be. Attached is a photo of the excessive amount of flavorless masa that was in my 2 cheese tamales not to mention the little log of what looks like tofu in the middle which is supposed to be cheese. I know that my review will not even put a dent in the amount customers they have. This review is not to have people stop going there but in hope of some much needed improvement. I hope that if an employee reads this that they will mention it to the owners. Please, Please, Please! read more

La Moderna Bakery - Bakeries Near Me - Whittier, California

Awesome hidden find, effortless parking, and a diverse selection of mouthwatering tamales. The green ones are my top pick--don't miss out! They sell out fast, but it's no surprise given how delicious they are. Small space but good eats read more

Every single employee that works here have the worst customer service. Extremely rude.

Food bread everything is so fresh good customer service highly recommend this place to everybody that wants a real Bakery

Daily Great tamales ! My friend who lived in Whittier said this is a good Mexican bakery; parking is tight in a small shopping area... yes they are busy but good things come to those who wait. Good bake goods. Carnitas weekend it's menudo!! Go try them at least once.Go early. read more

This place is a hit and a miss. Sometimes the tamales are good and their are times the tamales are full of fat. I pay for pork tamales, not a tamale full of fat. I bet if the owner and his son and the rest of his family went to a nice restaurant and ordered steaks, but instead they were served a fatty piece of meat. I bet the owner, the owners son and the rest of the family would complain and send back those fatty pieces of meat. Us customers pay for tamales full of meat, not fat. Stop cheating your customers. read more

This place use to be better ... I went this weekend the tamales got more expensive and worst quality then last year ... not going over there no more!!!! Tamales got skimpy and they don't even close them right when you open them up they fall apart. I spent 100 bucks ... not going no more. read more

Best Mexican food to go. Order ahead and few days or A week ahead during Holiday Season. Menudo, Carnitas, and Tamales are great

The fluffiest and warmest bolillos I've had from any bakery in Whittier. I am not a fan of tamales nor carnitas, but this place makes me crave them ever since I tried them from this place. The tamales are small and tasteful. They don't make you feel like you need a drink when you eat them. They've been opened for years. More people need to go and support this business. I almost forgot, best pan dulce in town for sure . read more

I ordered tamales after Thanksgiving since they sell fast. My pick up date was Dec.23, when i received the tamales, they were warmed, after i opened one the tamale it was not fully cooked, actually several of them were not fully cooked. Question why would they sell them like that? gave them plenty, plenty of time to cook them. Not only that but they do charge alot for those tamales i ended up throwing them away ($$money down the drain). Also, there menudo is awsome but why do you never have pata, it doesnt matter what time of the day you go they always say "ran out" and i think the girls there should smile more. read more

Okay, it's fine. They raise their prices not too long ago. But the quality and Tamale is less than one and a quarter inch wide. A Little bit of Masa. And you want $2. A family member drove down there just to get them. Because we love you're Tamales. Or should I say We used to love them. Shame on you. read more

La Moderna Bakery - Shame on you. - Bakeries Near Me - Whittier, California