Another spot if you're craving Ilocos Empanada and looking for Filipino pastries and breads. I bought (to-go) the last two (2) empanadas at around 9:15 a.m. An easy option with no pre-order needed and no limited days availability. Crunchy and full of delicious fillings. Love the vinegar dipping sauce too. This is where we buy our regular pandesal and cheese pandesal. We will try their drinks next time when I'm with my wife since they have a café now inside. read more

Valerio's Bake Shop - Ilocos Empanada (to-go) - Bakeries Near Me - National City, California

Filipino bakery National city Opens early Best time to shop is early Fresh breads Pastries, desserts, breads Authentic Filipino bakery Sales out Amex accepted Parking available Local pot read more

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They just opened a coffee shop, so I wanted to give them a try. I ordered the iced ube latte with oat milk. It was good, but for $8.25 for a 16 oz (their largest size), I don't think it was worth the price. The small is only 12 oz, so the portions are definitely on the smaller side. One thing to be aware of--I paid with a $10 bill, so my change should have been $1.75, but I was accidentally given $3.10. I returned the extra, but it's something they may want to keep an eye on as they're getting started. I'll definitely be back to give the Milo Mocha a try. Hopefully that one wins me over! read more

Exceptional Experience - 10/10 Highly Recommend: Valerio's Bake Shop consistently delivers an outstanding experience. Their pork buns are exceptional, playfully reminding me of the iconic "Nai Nai" pork buns from the film Abominable. Additionally, the chicken selections are prepared to perfection and highly recommended.Beyond the excellent culinary offerings, the customer service is exemplary. The staff members are uniformly courteous, welcoming, and attentive to customer requests. Furthermore, the establishment is well-managed; service is highly efficient with minimal wait times, and the premises are impeccably clean, comfortable, and well-air-conditioned. I rate this bakery a well-deserved 10 out of 10 and look forward to returning regularly. read more

Valerio's Bake Shop - In this case, I got two pork and one chicken, which I love - Bakeries Near Me - National City, California

This was our second time to visit this place and because we just had lunch a couple of doors down we could have done more damage here... like our first time here! So, if you never had a pandesal and you love bread, you must try this! Get them warm and fresh, with butter, OMG! But, they have so many other desserts and food bites to try. We specifically came for the fresh pandesal, which I was craving and my husband, the best, searched for a place to enjoy some fresh pandesal. This last visit we got Ensamayda (cheese roll) for our daughters. They also have the Ube Ensamayda. Besides the small sized pandesal we selected, we got a Mocha Roll too. Everything was delicious. I like the small sized pandesal but I could definitely eat the larger ones too. Parking is crazy here in this long strip mall full of food shops. Not only is parking crazy busy, but the spaces are small. You can find me back here at this Filipino Bakery when in the area! read more

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National City. Went here today for ILOCOS EMPANADAS. Next to Tita's & Island Pacific. Valerio's Bake Shop has plenty of delicious choices. My kids love all the Filipino goodies. Super clean & outstanding customer service. Best prices for what you get. I highly recommend going to this location. read more

Valerio's Bake Shop - Ilocos Empanada. I cut it in half. - Bakeries Near Me - National City, California

Stopped by here to pickup an Ensaymada which I love to enjoy for breakfast. I got in line, it was 10 deep on a Saturday afternoon. I was happy to find a large Ube Ensaymada here! They also have the individual smaller ensaymadas. There are also all types of Filipino pastries available. I laughed because after waiting in line in front of me, an older Filipino Lola in line got to the front and asked for Chicken Empanadas. The woman at the counter told her that it would be a 40 minute wait. The Lola started cursing and walked out. She said, "Ay Na Ko, 40 minutes is STUPID!" It was funny. I purchased my items and left. I got my large Ube Ensaymada and a 6 pack of Ube Cheese Pan De Sal. Purchase was on a tap system, super convenient. Great location with the Filipino baked basics available on the spot. read more

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Spent $45 here to feed the whole family. Got 12 pieces of still hot pandesal, 6 pieces siopao (steamed pork buns), 6 turon (fried caramelized banana), puto (rice cake), 2 chicken empanadas, and 6 Filipino style cheese rolls. Cost and value is unbeatable for fresh baked Filipino breads. This is a very nice location in national city, which is in the southern part of San Diego. The area is dense with Filipino gems, and this is the spot for sweets read more

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Don't even know what we got but omg everything was delicious! I went in and just got everything that looked good and everything was absolutely incredible. All the flavors were well balanced, nothing too sweet and nothing too heavy either, a great brunch trying new flavors and things I never have before. And all this was only $20!!! The cheese rolls were a standout, as well as the Hopia Baboy and this flaky pastry with a sweet cheese filling (don't know what it's called but it was delicious). You can't go wrong with what you try! read more

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Would I drive over 40 minutes to come here? Absolutely yes. And I did. Multiple times. My top three favorites are the Ube cheese roll, the regular classic cheese roll, and the ube pandesal. literally the absolute best. Super fresh. Still really great the next day if it lasts that long in your household because it barely lasts that long in mine. I highly recommend not eating the cheese roll as soon as you step in the car because you will get a little messy. Absolutely delicious bakery. You must come here and give it a try. read more

Valerio's Bake Shop - Pan de ube - Bakeries Near Me - National City, California

Delicious! This was my first time in this shop and I can now understand the hype. The ube rolls and bread were just the right amount of sweet. And, the red velvet cookies were spot on. The young lady helping me patiently explained different items and was very pleasant. This place is worth the trip from wherever you are in the San Diego area. read more

If you're looking for authentic Filipino breads, Valerio's is the spot to go. They have posters up front explaining their legacy and how long they've been a part of this community (and for good reason). I tried two pastries from here: starting with the Pan de Ube (5/5), which was an incredibly soft bread, packed with a generous serving of ube. I also tried a pack of the ​Mini Ube Ensaymada, which came with nine pieces. These were so soft and creamy (and a bit dangerous to have around, as they're so addicting!). Their is a mix of ube paste and cream cheese inside and topped with an interesting take of cheddar cheese. ​The prices are super reasonable, but take note they are takeout only. I came around mid-day, and a lot of single piece pastries were sold out by then, so id definitely recommend coming earlier for the best selections. read more

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Food: The best filipino bakery I've been to! Everything is so fresh and flavorful. Cheese Rolls (10/10) - big, fluffy, powdered, sweet but not heavily. creamy/buttery cream cheese filling and soft Cheese Balls (10/10) - more on the savory side. cheesy, soft, and fluffy bread outside with creamy, cream cheese inside Turon (10/10) - crispy caramelized crunchy outside with sweet banana and jackfruit inside Service: Straightforward ordering at the counter process Ambiance: Small bakery to make a stop at with people constantly coming and going. Sometimes certain items will sell out for a bit of time so come early enough! read more

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DELICIOUS CARBS (5 stars) You aren't Filipino unless you've had a fresh warm pan de sal from the streets of the Philippines. Valerio's comes second best when you from the states. I grew up having to escort my Lola or parents to (different) Filipino bakeries since i could remember. Although I didn't grow up in SD, Valerio's is everywhere and I use to buy my pastries with them in SF all the time. I've reduced my carb intake but occasionally I'll crave a hot pan de Sal. This is actually my first time in a Valerio's in SD (and I've been here approaching a decade). It's in a plaza I frequently shop at. This is also the smallest Valerio's I've walked into, it's literally a shoe box with one Tita running the register. They are cash only if your purchase is less than $6. To not be wasteful I asked if they sell individual pan de sal and was told YES. Tita went to the back and got me a pipping warm fresh pan de sal. I also ordered a cream cheese pastry. My total was only $1.45 and I only had card. Tita told me she will pay for me even though I offered to run to an ATM. So sweet! I did come back and paid her back which she didn't expect and didn't want me to. Thanks for taking care of me like that! Bakeries like this will also be a sense of home to me. As much as life assimilates us and other breads and carbs are to be had... NOTHING beats a fresh pan de sal. Until the next review... read more

Been coming here for as long as I can remember, 20+ years. I love how they renovated and made the bakery more modern. They even have a rewards program. They have always been consistent with quality and quantity. The cheese rolls are my families absolute favorite, they do not skimp on cream cheese, they are fully loaded, every bite is heaven. I love coming in here and seeing all of the new items. They always keep up with trends. Mochi donuts, Dubai chocolate ensaymada's, Ube ensaymadas, Spanish bread, Ube crumble cookies, turon, pandesal, cheese balls etc. Everything you get here is so so good. They definitely bake with love. They do get pretty busy, so if you have a big order, I recommend you preorder. This bakery is located off Plaza Blvd, in National City. It's in such great plaza, next door is Titas kitchenette, some of the best Filipino food in San Diego, a Filipino market, other businesses that sell desserts, an award winning barbershop, a cool pawn shop, Filipino clothing store and so much more. You gotta put Valerio's on your list for baked goods! read more

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Been coming to this bakery for over 30 years since I was a kid. I love how they make fresh Filipino sweet bread. They've upgraded to desserts such a as mochi donuts. Service is self service and a cashier Checks you out. Authentic place for Filipino pastries. Definitely recommend: You can ask for per piece, half a dozen, or a dozen "hot pandesal" read more

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Finally a place in National City where you don't have to pre-order Ilocos empanada or struggle just to try one. Valerie's Bake Shop makes it so easy to just walk in and get it fresh. The empanada was super delicious, crispy on the outside, flavorful filling, and honestly HUGE... like the size of a carne asada burrito. Definitely worth it. You can tell it's made right. I'll for sure be coming back. If you've been wanting to try Ilocos empanada without the hassle, this is the spot! read more

Valerio's Bake Shop - Ilocos Empanada - Bakeries Near Me - National City, California

My wife and I randomly went here craving some ensaymadas. As I was in line, I suddenly noticed a pack of Dubai Chocolate Ensaymadas that I've never seen before. I had to try them out. I was here just for Thanksgiving and it wasn't here then. The guy behind in line asked if the chocolate ensaymadas were any good. I told him I've never had them before. He ended up picking up a pack as well. Once we got home, I ate one... could've ate both. The chocolate and pistachios were not too sweet, which was good. Everything tied in together perfectly. I'll definitely get more the next time I'm at Valerio's. read more

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A coworker brought in cheese rolls- my first time hearing about/tasting this particular item. When I say this was the best pastry I've had in months; it is no exaggeration. The dough is airy and just a hint of sweetness, frosting is rich in flavor but light in texture and sugar(?) sprinkled on top. The filling was delightful- would love a tiny bit more inside but I'm obsessed. read more

Come early to get the good stuff! Coming from out of town we always like to buy bread and pastries to take home. I arrived just alittle after 830am and there was already a line of people paying and the shelves were looking empty. I was planning on getting some mini pan de sals and some cheese bread. They didn't have anymore mini pan de sal nor did they have any of the cheese bread. They only had the regular sized pan de sal so I grabbed 4 bags and they had other pastries but the cheese bread was the only other thing I wanted. I was actually surprised they ran out so fast and early on a weekday. The staff were nice. read more

Valerio's Bake Shop - Pan de sal - Bakeries Near Me - National City, California

Came here to try your Mango and Pandan Cheese rolls. I was highly disappointed, thinking it would be as good or even better than your original cheese rolls. Firstly, there was no butter on top. And no sugar but covered in powdered sugar which made it so messy to eat and handle. May I suggest using Sugar in the raw to add a subtle crunch. Secondly, NO CREAM CHEESE?! I found a mediocre slice of cheese in both my rolls. Bring back the cream cheese!! And may I also suggest adding perhaps a mango jam to the mango roll or macapuno strips to the pandan roll? Because i honestly didnt taste any mango or pandan in any of the rolls, to me it was just the color. You guys are totally onto something. And there's always room for improvement. Other than that. You guys are my go to bakery. the Bonete bread!!and I love the new coffee cafe addition next door. Perfect para sa mga matatanda naggagather sa umaga! Or para after kumain sa Titas. Magcoffee after. read more

Went to small location in shopping center of Starbucks next to a Filipino market. Lady was friendly and answered all my questions. I bought a variety of the breads and dessert. My favorite was the rice cake made in a banana leaf and the bread with cream cheese inside and the donut bread. All was so fresh and soft. Had really good flavors. I definitely recommend read more

The sweet bread Pandesol is so delicious... Especially fresh! Although there may be a line at times, they are quick to help everyone!

Small bakery. Lots of options. Get the pan de sal from the back when it's hot, just asked for it at the counter. Looks good compared to before. They've updated a lot of things menu is a little hard to read on the wall, but they also have menus that are printed. The cashiers are always nice and quick. read more

Valerio's Bake Shop - Front window with phone number - Bakeries Near Me - National City, California

First timer here. Wowowowowow. I moved in down the street and drove past thinking "this place looks good, I'll stop in and try it". Silly me didn't know I was stumbling upon such a historical gem! One word. Incredible. I came in early morning with my toddler and as a very pregnant woman, this was my absolute heaven. I came in for the pandesal with ham and cheese and ended up leaving with a little bit of everything. (Pandesal, cheese roll, Bavarian cream pastry, pandesal with ham and cheese, chicken empanada) Every employee was so kind and patient with me as they helped me navigate the pastries that were all new to me- you can tell they are a well oiled machine. When I shared that it was my first time, one of the kind gentlemen looked at my receipt to make sure I got the best things and even threw in a fresh warm empanada on the house! So kind and thoughtful, truly made my day. I took a bite of the cheese roll when I got home and almost got in my car to head back and buy more. These were hands down some of the best pastries I have ever tasted. I'll be back very frequently! read more

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All the bread there is delicious' can't go wrong. The young lady that helped me that day was alone with a full line and she remained in a calm and pleasant and helpful manner with any questions. Highly recommend trying a little of everything every visit. read more

Everything in Valerio's Bake Shop is amazing. The fresh pan de sal I pick up in the mornings are so soft and hot right out of the oven. The service feels right at home. They great you with a smile all the time. Thank you again. read more

I'm addicted to their cheese rolls, back in my hometown there's a Filipino bakery that makes something similar but smaller and they call them lady fingers but these cheese rolls are basically the size of a maple bar donut and are a load of cream cheese filled sugar topped goodness. Perfect ratio of bread, cheese, and sugar I've tried the ube version as well and it's good but I love me some valerio's cheese rolls. The turon is better on some days than others from my experience, the first time I ever got it it had this perfectly crunchy sugar coating on the outside it's almost like the turon was encapsulated in a layer of caramelized sugar and was hands down the best turon I've ever had because of that, however, another day I got the turon and it didn't really have this coating and was a bit soggy. So if it looks solid/dense and super encapsulated in the sugar it's a good turon day but if it looks a little floppy then maybe not, it's still good but I'm telling you with that solid sugar coating it's a next level turon! The first time I actually got it from the smaller cash only location down the street next to Manila seafood but I don't like that location as much bc they run out of some of the items some days then the second time I got it at this location so I'm not sure if it was just the day or if it's location specific since I've only been to each location once. I'm curious to try their karioka/cascaron next time and they had a trendy item the Dubai chocolate ensaymada that sounded interesting. Typically bakery queue system. There are prepackaged items around the store and at the front register that you can grab then there's the case with the trays of baked goods that they'll put in bags for you. Feels like home with the Titas working behind the counter of this casual bakery. I'll definitely be coming here again! This location is great because you can make it a whole lunch by going to Tita's kitchenette next door and getting a plate of Filipino food! My partner and I will definitely be coming here frequently whenever I'm craving Filipino baked goods. read more

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I love the soft bread texture especially from there star bread from my family's culture the Philippines read more

The cheese balls, cheese rolls, and ube bread are still on point after over 20 years! The bakery is clean( organized, they still have decent prices during these times. My favorite desserts are readily available and baked fresh. Keep up the great work and Filipino representation Valerio's!!! read more

My go-to bakery place for pandesal and cheese balls! Also try their bibinka! I love their pasteries. They have a really friendly staff! And fast service! The place is a grab and go place so there isn't any place to sit and eat. read more

They are known for their Pandesal breads and Malasadas but the only item I ever seem to walk out with are the Ube Crinkle Cookies. Sometimes they have a more intense nutty Ube flavor than the last batch; however, this last time they were very bland and chewy like mochi, rather than cookies. When their malasadas are not sold out for once and I finally get my mitts on those, I will report back. read more

Valerio's Bake Shop - Ube Crinkle Cookies. - Bakeries Near Me - National City, California

My sister drove here this weekend and had me pick her up some CheeseRolls that tasted delicious! First time here, this is a cute bakery with long lines because of the great food! The people here are really friendly! read more

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I came around 8ish am on a Wednesday, called it in and ordered 10 pieces! No waiting, no lines! Coming back for sure! read more

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This was my first time here, and how did I not know about it? A friend of mine lives close by and I had to drop something off to him. Since his wife just had a baby, I thought I'd bring them some baked goods. The woman was so cheerful when I entered. I got them a large bibinka and the ube pastries, so I can't tell you how they tasted though they looked delicious! I also got five mochi donuts for me and one of my students. These were soooooooooooo good! Dusted in cinnamon sugar, and sooooo good! I will definitely come back! I would've taken photos of the donuts but we just inhaled them!!! read more

Valerio's Bake Shop - Mochi donuts on top! - Bakeries Near Me - National City, California

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Great chicken empanadas! outstanding cheese balls and cheese rolls! Can't go wrong here the best bakery around! I enjoy everything I eat here! Give it a try you won't regret it. read more

We stopped by before our flight home, absolutely delicious! They were busy but made time to greet and welcome us in! Everything was so fresh! The cheese roll and pandesal was out of this world! Definitely must try if you're in the area, honestly worth the drive even if you are not! read more

Valerio's Bake Shop - Mochi Donuts - Bakeries Near Me - National City, California

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We have been coming to Tita's Kitchenette next door for years, and sad to say, I believe I stopped by Valerio's once during the last several years and walked out empty handed. That trend ended recently, and stopping at Valerios is now obligatory! I saw a segment on the local news where the story of Valerio's bakery was featured. I thought it was great that an active duty service member created the bakery with his wife, and that it has been passed along to his children, who run it to this day. After watching the segment, I perused the Yelp reviews, and decided to head over. Parking is sparse up front but they have a back lot where you can always find a spot. I never had any FIlipino pastries before but from the mentions on the Yelp reviews, I decided to go with the pandesal (kind of like kings hawaiian rolls but better), ube roll, and cheese roll. They bake pandesal fresh throughout most of the day, so when you ask for it, they go to the back and get it straight from a tray! I believe it is 12 for 5.00, a great price. We tore into everything at home. The pandesal were delicious; light and fluffy and quite addictive. The cheese roll and ube roll were very good as well, a bit heavy on the sugar. That didn't stop me from reordering both of them on a return trip! We got some before a trip to my parents home, and they enjoyed everything as well. This is definitely a hidden gem that is worth searching out for. read more

Best hopia ube I have every tasted. Sweet, chewy, doughy goodness. The chicken empanada is also very good. read more

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Great place for Filipino pastries. There are several locations. I love buying freshly made pandesal. My son likes the ube bread. They also sell siopao and mochi donuts and many other items. See menu photo.. Free parking. Accepts cards. read more

Valerio's Bake Shop - January 2025 menu - Bakeries Near Me - National City, California