I went in on January 6 to pick up a Rosca de Reyes, and honestly, it was not what I expected at…read moreall. The bread was extremely dry, almost stale, and it ended up being one of those situations where nobody even wanted to take it home. At first, I thought I scored a good deal because a large rosca usually runs around $40-$50, and this one was closer to $33, but now I understand why. With something this traditional, especially something people look forward to once a year, the quality really matters, and unfortunately, this one missed the mark. I didn't try any of their other pastries, and to be fair, maybe those are better, but Rosca de Reyes is such a staple that it's hard to excuse when it's done poorly. It actually hurts to write this review because I want local bakeries to succeed, but I also feel like I need to be honest with myself and with others who might be deciding where to buy theirs. On a positive note, the staff was very kind and welcoming. The bakery itself was empty when I went, and it's tucked into the corner of a parking lot, so it's easy to miss if you don't already know it's there. I'm sure regulars know exactly where to park and how things work, but for a first visit tied to such a special tradition, the experience just didn't deliver. There wasn't really an ambience for customers other than a very busy kitchen. There was just nobody there when I went.

Thumbs up for the most truly authentic Mexican Panaderia in Azusa !…read more Mexican from ELA I had not found a good panaderia in this side of town. Tried one in Covina but blah, so I always had to go back to ELA La Favorita !!! Yummmm yes go there too lol, until last year or the year b4 by accident. So glad I did ! I was craving Pan Dulce and Yelped of course and found this place and had to try it. If you want authentic pan dulce in Azusa, this is it ! Skip the Mexican markets, that bread is stale and does not taste authentic. Am I right or am I right ? As a kid when we went to Jalisco, my grandma always took us for pan in the evenings :D yummmm That's where my love of pan dulce comes from ! It's her fault lol Even though she made us walk like 2 miles just for pan & chocolate calientito yummm lol Sometimes I didn't want to go. Now in retrospect, the walking was a good idea you know, all the carbs ! Haha Well this place reminds me of those yummy times. :D For me, I love conchas, cuernos, & this round bread that looks like it has dust on top. I just forgot what's it called lol and it's my favorite to dunk in cold milk or warm chocolate abuelita. Ugh I can't remember what it's called ! After a long moment of thinking lol Oh yeah ! CEMITAS or is it Semitas!!! I don't know but Yummmm !! Some people I know don't like them cuz it's plain or never tried it, but it has like fennel seeds or something spicy like cinnamon baked into them because I love them & as a child I always chose that one & cuernos ! Like I said, dunk them in super cold milk or warm chocolatito abuelita and you can't go wrong ! They also have the best cuernos !!! What am I talking about ? Let me ESplain lol ( in the voice of Ricky Ricardo, I Love Lucy, hehe who else loves Lucy & Ricky? ) Cuernos are basically CROISSANTS ! YESSSS ! Yummm ! So yummy flaky & buttery ! I want some, but I can't have them anymore but you can ! So go have some for me and let me know if you love cuernos as much as me ! I once met the owner very friendly :D He's from Jalisco, if I remember correctly. Enjoy your pan dulce ! Let me know if you loved it & are addicted now lol Yummy eating

Sunday morning I stopped by this place after getting my nails done. Wanted a conchita and some…read morechampurrado since it was raining and cold. Upon walking in, you'll notice it's super tiny. It has maybe 4 long cases of different kinds of pan dulce. You grab a tray and some tongs and help yourself to the sweet bread of your choice. Take the tray up to the very sweet lady running the cash register and she'll ring you up. I had asked for some champurrado but she did let me know she makes it fresh and if the crowds slow down, she doesn't know whether to make a new pot or not but she was going to check to see if she had enough for one last small cup. She was able to fill it up halfway. I told her that was okay and I would take that.. she only charged me $1.25 for it which was extremely nice of her. Bread is soft. Small and very authentic vibes to this place. Will come again!

Pandaria El Patito is a located at Covina Square shopping center…read more It is specialized in fresh Mexican pastries and bread. They have tamales, tortas, coffee, Champurado, smoothies, menudo on Saturday and Sunday too. I went there to try their champurado. The lady told me to come early in the morning because they ran out of it quickly. So, for the first visit I got many fresh baked goodies. I went there two days later and I was lucky to try their rich, flavorful and creamy champurado. I bought also more fresh goodies. The staff were friendly welcoming. Their pastries were very fresh and tasty. It is a nice place to stop by and try fresh Mexican pastries

Killing me softly with this pan Killing me softly with this…read morepan Telling my whole life with his words Killing me softly with this pan... Good bakery located right across from In n Out and Dunkin Donut. 4/5 Pan It's good but the concha felt a bit hard. Didn't try any bolillo this time as I was just filling a sweet tooth need. The elotes were good as well. 5/5 Service Paid in cash, it was very warm inside. It wasn't a hot day, I can only imagine how it is on a hot SGV day. 4/5 Parking Smaller lot with neighboring businesses. Parking can get tight during lunch hour and later afternoons once everyone is off. Overall good pan dulce, may just need to try it when it is freshly out of the oven. Psalm 93:1, God bless

Came in for bolillo and was so delighted by ALL the sweet bread that had to take some pan dulce as…read morewell. Service: was quick and friendly Ambiance: your typical bakery with a ton of bread to select from. Both mini and large bolillo available. Will definitely be returning if I'm ever in the neighborhood.

I was looking to pick up some donuts on my way to work and stumbled upon Chelsy's. I am so happy…read morethat I did. Chelsy's is tucked away on Azusa Ave if you're headed northbound. There is a small parking lot just south of the shop that is easy to miss, or you can park on the street. The donuts are delicious. I'm not always into donuts, but these were so good. I just did a dozen mixed and had them pick them. I ended up with a glazed cinnamon roll. There was also a sugar cinnamon roll. All my coworkers agreed these were tasty donuts. The staff are friendly, greeted me, and even hooked me up with a coffee on the house. The space is small, and it looks like that they can seat you for other things they serve, but when I went in it was raining and pretty quiet. I will definitely be back.

I'm torn on this review because the food itself was actually really good--authentic Oaxaca flavors…read morethat hit the mark. However, the service and value were a major disappointment. ​We waited over 35 minutes for our food to arrive, which felt excessive. When the plates finally did come out, they were incomplete; the menu stated they included rice and beans, but we were only served beans and a small piece of cheese. ​To top it off, I ordered a simple side of one egg and ham for my son and was shocked to see a $10 charge for it on the bill. For that price and the missing components of our meal, the math just doesn't add up. ​While the kitchen clearly knows how to cook, the service and pricing transparency are not there. Personally, I wouldn't come back, but to each their own.

Now they accept card too. There bolillos are bomb and there milanesa de pollo tortas.read more

First if they know that they run out of talames by noon why don't they make more???…read moreTheir bread is average and nothing to write home about! The attitude of lady attendant is rude and demeaning! If you pay with credit card only debit card they charge $1 regardless of the charged amount! I would not recommend it!

This Family Owned and operated small business is a hidden gem! Their customer service can't be…read morebeat! And their delicious bread is outstanding! I love going Saturday morning and smelling the freshly made pieces as soon as you walk in the door, and there's nothing better than having a warm concha with some hot chocolate or cafecito!

Small but very conveniently located bakery off of very busy Hacienda Blvd…read more This bakery is well organized, clean and offers a large variety of Mexican sweet bread, The employees are very friendly and hard-working and the fresh bread made here is ALWAYS DELICIOUS!

A panaderia where you can get pan dulce, cakes and tamales among other things. The place is more of…read morea take out type place where you come in and order, get your goods and leave. Pretty straightforward and efficient. Feels like a mom and pop type place in terms of vibe. It's also located in the same strip mall as the Northgate market. I came in here to order some tamales to go. I got two of each: chicken, pork, and cheese and jalapeño. I'm not sure if it's super common, but I feel like a lot of panaderias that I've been to have tamales available. They didn't have salsa here so I just went across the street to the market and grab some there to bring back to the office. I'm not sure if it was just because they were freshly steamed but I thought these tasted delicious. I thought the masa was a little lighter and fluffier than I've had at other places. Definitely enjoyed the texture. In one sitting or a particular meal, I feel like I could eat two comfortably. As of 9/23 the tamales were $2.75 each.

We had a themed event which was a week away (last minute) and La Poblana Bakery delivered! I…read moreordered 150 mini conchas and another 100 mini cookies. The mini cookies was a special order since the cookies are normally baked at full size. Shout out to Felix for assisting and taking the order. The owner was accommodating on making the order in mini form. The conchas so far have been my favorite out of any bakery. The bread itself was almost like a brioche or similar to a King's Hawaiian roll. Guests were enjoying the conchas and cookies as well. Will be ordering and recommending this bakery to our friends and family.

I bought tamales for Xmas day 12/25/25 and there was not enough sauce, not enough chicken and the…read morechicken it did have it was thigh meat (dark meat) for the green tamales. Additionally some of the tamales Had the bone of the chicken. Tamale was also hard as well. Lesson learned. I will never buy from here.

I recently ordered a gender reveal cake and had a mixed experience. When I went in to place the…read moreorder, a lady named Karina assisted me. She seemed unsure at times and had to step away multiple times to ask questions in the back, which made me a bit concerned about the order details being captured correctly. Initially, I asked for the writing on the cake to be in blue and pink ("Coming Sept 2026"), and she confirmed it could be done. However, I later changed my mind and requested the writing to be in white instead. She said she would update the order form, but unfortunately that change was not reflected when I picked up the cake. When I received the cake, the writing was not only done in blue and pink, but it also looked messy and poorly done, which was really disappointing for such a special occasion. I didn't say anything at pickup because I didn't want to make the moment more stressful. That being said, the cake itself was actually delicious--I ordered carrot cake, and the flavor was great. Overall, if you're just looking for a tasty cake, they do a good job. But if you want detailed or neat writing/design work, I would be cautious based on my experience.