This is the best bakery in the RGV. Fresh soft warm pumpkin…read moreempanadas. Soft airy mojetes. These are the best. Long line and terrible parking but no one cares.

I love pan dulce and this was the best! From the conchas, to the cuernos, they all reminded me of…read morethe bakery I knew growing up. Great customer service from Cynthia who was so helpful!

This is a small local place that can be difficult to find as there are other businesses in the same…read morebuilding. They are a bit laid back and you should think of it as a self-serve operation more than a restaurant. Go in and get what you want. Most of what we purchased was good but we went in later in the day and some of the food was showing its age. Selections are better in the mornings. Everything could use a bit more flavor which may be due to the quality of ingredients you can find locally.

First off, we really loved the atmosphere of the bakery. The staff was extremely warm, friendly and…read morehelpful. Although they were out of donuts, we ordered more for the next day and picked out even more. All the donuts and pastries were wicked awesome delicious. We recommend this wonderful bakery to everyone visiting Port Isabel or South Padre Island.

They had so much to choose from and it was all fresh. The conchas were amazing and had several…read moreflavors to choose from.

I'll never go back to that nasty place... Tons of flies buzzing around in bread cases and we found…read morea cockroach baked into a pastry we purchased.... Girl we purchased from was sweet.. The nasty woman that tended to us when we went back next day was extremely rude and offered no apologies....... And forced us to take another piece of bread rather than refund our money.

La Especial Bakery es de esos lugares que se sienten desde que entras. Este pan está delicioso como…read moreno se dan una idea. Súper suavecitos y con un sabor que me recuerda al pan de telera que uno compra en México. Cada mordida sabe a casa y a tradición bien hecha. Siempre que vengo al valle paso por aquí. Vale la pena llegar tempranito porque el pan sale calientito y se acaba rápido. Eso ya dice todo. La familia que atiende es muy linda y se nota que le ponen corazón a su negocio y a la comunidad. Es una panadería que realmente es parte del alma del barrio. Me encanta llegar y comprar pan para llevar. Las conchas son lo mejor sin duda. Pero mi consejo es probar poquito de todo. Las empanadas están bien ricas y las galletitas también. Todo tiene ese sabor auténtico que no se imita. Este lugar sabe a puro México. Es tradición es cariño y es comunidad en cada bolsa de pan. Si pasan por el valle no se lo pierdan.

I've been going to this place since I was a little girl and now that I'm not local to the valley, I…read morealways try to make a stop here when I visit. Now, trying pan dulce from basically everywhere (Nevada, California, North Texas, The RGV) I'm able to honestly say that this place is my favorite. Also has the best prices. There really is no marketing or signage directing you to them, but the building is next to an antique shop. Closed Mondays My favorite pastries are the conchas, pigs, pink and yellow cookies, rainbow cookies, pink donuts, and the Sweet potato empanadas are amazing. Okay so basically everything haha! Pastries are usually 3 or 4 /$1

We wanted Avacado toast and needed sourdough bread. What a find Sunrise Bakery was. Bread was…read moreexcellent and their pastries delicious

Pastries were en pointe! Delicious and beautiful baked goods and bread! We ordered cheese and…read moreraspberry danishes, an Italian croissant, and a mini sourdough boule with espresso drinks. Experienced sweet service with attention to detail. Pricey but at least you get very good quality. Not much of a hang out space, but when you come to a beach area, you probably are taking your treats to go anyway.

Open or Closed. We were here later in the day but it sure…read moredidn't looked occupied. Sigh.

Awesome Mexican sweet bread! You won't often see the bread on the shelves as they're busy baking…read moreit, but ask for what you'd like at the counter. Definitely check out the Molletes (sp?)!

We had such a great breakfast at Yummies Bistro! The breakfast platter was huge and definitely…read moreworth it--perfect portions and everything tasted fresh. We also tried the chilaquiles (you do have to add your choice of chicken, steak, or egg, but it's worth it), and they were full of flavor. The standout for us was the lemon poppy seed pancakes--absolutely delicious and a must-try! They offer both indoor and outdoor seating, which is nice depending on the weather. The service was very attentive and accommodating, which made the experience even better. Overall, such a cute spot with great food--we'll definitely be back!

My girlfriend and I stopped for brunch and thought it was just good overall. We were seated…read moreoutside, which made for a nice atmosphere in the morning. The hostess staff were incredible and very welcoming. However, our server was a bit inattentive throughout the meal. Refills, to-go boxes, and the check all took a while longer than expected. For food, we ordered the Café Borgía, Chilaquiles with egg and chicken, the Matagorda Omelet with spinach, and the Lemon Poppyseed Pancakes with strawberries and blueberries. Everything was decent, but nothing really stood out to us. The pancakes were pretty dense, and while you could definitely taste the poppyseed, we didn't get much lemon flavor from them. Overall, not a bad breakfast spot, but it didn't quite live up to some of the other meals we had during the trip.

Great variety or Mexican pastries and bread. Also they have seasonal items like pan de muerto. We…read moregot a couple of each one of the cookies and we LOVED them, better than any commercial stores. It is self service. This is a hole in the wall bakery and you go for the dough!

With a major hankering for Pan Dulce during my month long rotation in Harlingen, I ventured to this…read morelittle hole-in-the-wall one day because Nelda's Bakery was closed....and I'm glad I did. Everything was baked fresh and the pan dulce was great. They had a wide array of baked goods from pan dulce to cookies to donuts to apple fritters. Even better - the place was a whole lot cheaper than Nelda's!

"La Especial Bakery" is a local bakery with a long history in this small town of San Benito, TX…read more Several generations have grown up on the Mexican sweet pastries and passed on the traditions to new generations. Walking through the doors is nostalgic invoking your own walk through history. If you've never been you won't be disappointed and begin your own experiences. Grab a box with one of everything and you still will have plenty more to sample. Ive traveled through many states and places specializing in this sweet pastries but never find anything as delicious. The staff is very friendly eager to help and always smiling. Even the owner will be there in the front lines assisting. Like the olden days. You can even get a cup of coffee and talk story. They also have a few grocery items in case you need to grab milk, eggs and a soda. The ambiance is just down home. Maybe I'll see you there grabbing your favorite piece of "pan dulce". Yes, they are "Special".

Came here the other day to pick up some pan dulces. Small town vibe--of course, you're in The…read moreValley! But very warm and welcoming spot. Small, but busy. They have quite a selection of freshly made items. I would suggest getting there early if you are looking for something specific as they did have several empty trays. Everything we ordered was delicious as usual. I did not see or get to try any barbacoa or tamales, but maybe next time. This place has a history and is an important part of San Benito. If you're ever in the area, put it on your list of places to visit.