It's a gem, a treasure hole in the wall place where things come from hard work & lots of love for what they do. It's not going to be some Michelin star bakery that you walk into. It's in an old part of Arlington, the building itself fits right in with the area. That's not a bad thing, but don't expect some clean cut, smooth concreted parking lot with fancy equipment inside. They do well for being in an older part of town. Conchas, we enjoyed them! My favorite was whatever this strawberry roll cake was, soft & fluffy. They have a lot of options, I only wish they would label the pastries. There were some empanadas but we couldn't tell what was what & didn't want to be one of those people that cracked one open, because trust me, someone did on one of the trays. They have a refrigerated section, we'll probably try the flan next time too. The cakes are gorgeous, I can't comment on the taste... no need to get one for just the two of us. Prices are very good, yes, they take cash only. I saw someone said they take Zelle but I didn't look. I'm not mad about it though, it's a small business... they'd get charged for credit card usage. I don't know if everyone understands that & if cash only works for them & they continue to do well... I'll keep bringing cash! Very sweet employees! Go here, grab a snack to enjoy. Also, there's not really a place where you can sit & chat for hours with friends but give them a try for some yummy treats! read more

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This place was incredible! I kept meaning to stop by and just hadn't, so glad I finally did. Overwhelming amounts of pastry to choose from, also CASH and ZELLE only which I did not know until I got there. My husband got 2 pastries that he said were really good and I got a tree leche cup for $3 that weighed over a pound! Such great prices. We only spent $5! Will definitely be revisiting. read more

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My favorite panaderia. Their mantecadas are amazing, not too sweet and very vanilla-y. Spacious with plenty of pan dulce for everyone. Their tres leches are also pretty good. Comes in classic, chocolate, and strawberry! Make sure to bring cash. read more

My granddaughter wanted a tres letches cake and I went here and everyone one is right ! This is the best read more

Anakaren Bakery - Thank you so much for the tasty birthday cake - Bakeries Near Me - Arlington, Texas

Absolutely some of the best pastries and baked goods there is. They also have fresh bread, tortillas, and tons of cakes. They have a refrigerator with tons of milk as well so it's convenient if you need some milk. They do accept Zelle if you don't have cash. Which was very helpful. Staff there were super nice. You get a tray and tongs and go select what you want. The four pastries in the picture were absolutely amazing. I was stunned to hear it was only $5.75 for all four!! Most places are expensive but this place is super reasonable for those looking for a wide selection and good prices. It's a big place so don't be fooled of thinking it's not good. We will definitely be coming back here! read more

Anakaren Bakery - Baked goods - Bakeries Near Me - Arlington, Texas

I had gone to Anakaren Bakery for many years when it was previously located on Arkansas Lane near S. Collins. I recently went to the current location on Browning Dr and bought several items. They have a wide selection of cakes, cookies, rolls, etc. They do good business and keep the freshly baked items well stocked and moving along. It was hard for me to choose between the items offered. The prices are fair and the lines waiting moved quickly. It was as good as I remembered. read more

I have purchased the pastries, tamales and tortillas and all have been exceptional!!! For Mexican pastries you should come get them here.

If you like tres leches cake this place has the best choices and service. I will buy all cakes from this location from now on.

A friend recommended this "mom & pop" Mexican bakery and man did it deliver! Note that they do not take cash so I had to return after I visited the ATM. I got an assortment of goodies for the office to celebrate Hispanic heritage month and tried the cookies, a flower pastry and conchas. Everything was beautiful, colorful and so delicious! I asked for recommendations in my terrible Spanish and the worker recommended a few things that looked like gingerbread in addition to some of the pastries I had already selected. Pricing is affordable as I bought a big box of ~25 items and it rang up to $27 - I was shocked it didn't cost more! I can't wait to go back for more pastries and they also have beautiful cakes, slices and whole. Definitely a diamond in the rough but an amazing bakery! read more

Anakaren Bakery - Assorted pastries - Bakeries Near Me - Arlington, Texas

The best (and biggest selection of) pan dulce in Arlington. Fabulous cakes, especially their legendary tres leches. Please note that they take CASH ONLY!! read more

First of all we went to all the Asian bakery shops here via Yelp for we are from Orange County, Ca. Strange many are *closed! We are used to 85 degrees - bakery hot spots in Ca. Anyways it's my bf's birthday and I was determined to get him a yummy cake that's not too sweet because we found that Texans dishes/sweets are 3x more! No wonder many dentists and many people with diabetes here. Anyways, coming from California, we were shocked at how expensive the pan cake is here! A whopping $50 cash! Where I'm from it would cost @$28-$35 tops so we didn't understand why it's super expensive here and there wasn't any information on the cake ingredients too. We were in a rush so we didn't get to try out the other breads or snacks plus I was in total shock of the price tag, I just walked out after paying. With that being said, the cake was beautifully decorated with almonds and strawberries on top. Quite yummy but would be better if it's also an ice cream. Owner need to not overcharge because the only payment method is cash. read more

Anakaren Bakery - a cake with strawberries on it - Bakeries Near Me - Arlington, Texas

The people working here are so sweet and amazing. The variety of pan dulce is so wide and fresh!! There are whole cakes, cakes by the slice and tamales!!! It's our new go to spot on the weekends!! Ordering everything I can from here!! read more

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If you know what to do at 85 Degree Bakery, you'll be good to go here too. If not, get a tray and cover with a sheet of paper or plastic. Pick your pleasure from an assortment of baked goodies using tongs or plastic wrap--anything but your bare hands. Bring your tray to the counter and have your cash ready because "Solamente efectivo!" They also have refrigerated cakes for last-minute pick-up that are as delectable as they are beautiful. I got the tres leches log with strawberry filling for a group I knew wasn't going to indulge themselves too much. The Magic Candles sold at the counter of Anakaren gave all the kiddos a chance to blow out the candle again and again, giving the cake an extra layer of sheen. There is space at their new location (on Browning between Pioneer and Arkansas) for a few chairs and tables, but I didn't see any on my quick visit. So for now, you'll have to enjoy your goodies at home or (because they're irresistible) in your car. read more

Anakaren Bakery - Picking up a last-minute cake, vanilla tres leches with strawberry filling ($15) - Bakeries Near Me - Arlington, Texas

They have the best tres leches cake there is! I love the variety! Unfortunately, I haven't had the chance to try their pan dulce and all the other yummy treats. They're very kind and helpful! Just a note-take cash. That's all the accept, but it's most definitely worth it! read more

BEST BOLILLOS IN TOWN. I only go there. Make sure to carry cash though because they only accept cash but seriously the best. Also have traditional cookies but i'm there for the bolillos read more

Best tres leches I've ever had! I love this place and always get tacos at the attached restaurant.

Note to all don't go here hungry. I've passed this place a hundred times and had no clue it existed. I walked in and was completely ignored lol, I had no idea what I was doing. I asked a customer and was told the tray and tong process, to get the pastries. Off I went on my sweet bakery treat journey. The selection of goods is Neverending. I ended purchasing a custard filled donut, it was to greasy for my liking and tasted like the oil was old. I got a cake with icing that was good. I got a cake like pastry with raisin, did not enjoy at all. The bread was light and airy, I only got one. My favorite was a cream filled croissant, it was really really good. Cash only. I'll most certainly return and try other things and for sure get the yummy croissant. read more

I went yesterday and pretty much everything was gone. I asked how long would it take to bring out more and they said they didn't know. I just don't think they are consistent with bringing out more sweet bread. For a place that closes until 10pm you would think they would have more variety. Also the leftover bread they had tasted a little stale. I will stop going here. read more

Literally everything here is great, and owners are local! Best tres leches you'll ever get

They have al shapes, sizes and flavors of tres leche cakes. Also have individual portion sizes. Along with a wide variety of pastries; donuts, pan dulces, cookies, palmiers, cake slices, etc. Nit to mention their fresh baked bread rolls. Only down side to this for any one coming in new is that nothing has a price and when looking through some of the pastries (breads) they are filled with maybe cheese, ham and cheese, etc and nothing is labels. It definitely is worth it... all pastries I've tried were delicious and freshly made. Give it a try!!! read more

My first time there and the cake I got was vanilla and strawberry tres leches was delicious and good prices definitely recommend I will be coming again to try the other flavors read more

Excellent selection of sweetbreads, and pretty cakes. This is the real deal, an authentic Mexican bakery, we love it. Bring cash, no cards and be prepared for the staff to not speak english, but that's ok, it's worth it! read more

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Came for the tres leches cake and didn't disappoint! Can be bought in a slice or whole cake. Love this because each of my family member prefers a different flavor. Their pan Dulce is good too. Just note -at checkout you have to use Zelle or Cashapp if you don't have cash or at least the last time we went which was in May 2024. Overall will be ack for tres leches and we don't live close by. read more

Very nice bakery with good selection of Mexican bread. Make sure you bring cash. No credit cards accepted.

I asked the front lady 3 times if this cake was chocolate tres leches and each time she said, YES! After cutting into it the cake turned out to be tiramisu. It is so dry and going to the trash now. read more

Anakaren Bakery - a slice of chocolate cake - Bakeries Near Me - Arlington, Texas

I have been going to this Bakery for years. When I was a young girl my mom used to take me to their old location and now as an adult I take my children to get there favorite pan dulce. Oh not only is their Mexican sweet bread delicious but so are their cakes. read more

By far the biggest Bakery I've been to. Everything is made on the daily. The smell just from parking the car puts you in a hypnosis and when you get out of it, you are on your way home with more then what you went for. This Panderia is amazing. The prices are reasonable. Its practically open all day but once they're out, you'll have to wait until the next day. It's seriously a wonderland of goodness. read more

Anakaren Bakery - We hit the MOTHER LOAD!! - Bakeries Near Me - Arlington, Texas

We came for Tres Leches cake and it was great - we ended up with a slice of vanilla and chocolate and at only $2.75 a slice is a great deal. The store was very popular, people coming in and going constantly. You pick up a tray and tongs and hit the cabinets - they had tons of Mexican baked goods. I plan on going back to try some of them. The location seems to be a converted old hotel or something too. read more

Terrible service would not recommend. No one spoke to me at all. I had to look at the cash register to see my total because cashier didn't say a word. Bread was ok definitely not worth coming back. read more

My favorite bakery in Arlington! I've been going here since I was in elementary school (back when they were still located on Arkansas). They have such an easy system. You come in, grab a tray and tongs and then just pile whatever you want onto your tray. The empanadas have never disappointed! Their tres leche is delicious and they sell it in slices so you don't have to buy an entire cake (but that is also offered if you need it for parties or big groups!!). My favorite pastry is this diamond shaped pastry with pink-looking icing in the middle. Try it!! You won't regret it. Most of the larger parties are $1, I think the smaller ones like cookies might be less but don't quote me on that! Most important thing to note is that it is CASH ONLY! Stop by, it a try. Try a few different pastries :) hope you enjoy! read more

This place smells like buttercream. I want to work here so I come home smelling like this place. They have awesome Mexican style treats. I don't know the names of the bread but who cares? It's delicioso. Get the cream filled breads next to the croissants. Those are yummy!! ***FYI : CASH ONLY!!!*** read more

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I recently moved from Houston and found this place online well let me tell you it did not disappoint me whatsoever the staff was so kind and helpful to achieve what I had in mind the cake was exactly what my son wanted not only was it beautiful on the outside it was so delicious everyone at the birthday party was delighted by how tasty and fresh it was thank you so much will certainly keep ordering cakes from this bakery read more

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As a business owner myself & especially nowadays CASH cannot be the only form of pyt at any business no matter what type of business it is. That should be the 1st thing to address on their site, Yelp, at their front door, street sign... They also have the right set a minimum amount of purchase if paying with a card. "CASH ONLY" read more

Over priced in my opinion, paid over 20.00 for 1dz pan dulce. I arrived a little after 11PM and apparently all the good stuff was gone. Grabbed some empanadas but once I got home to eat one it was practically empty. Considering how much I paid you w ou old think there would have been more filling. I think i will continue going to Marquez Bakery, cheaper and I love their empanadas. read more

Used to be very good not anymore, I don't understand all the good reviews the conchas are tasteless and over priced

Best cakes in the area!! We've been buying cakes here for a couple of months now! Never have I gotten a bad cake! So far the tres leches with nuts and caramel filling has been my favorite! They put extra fruit on top for like 5 dollars more but it's worth it's like a fruit mountain on top of the cake! And there not so sweet it's just right. They only take cash but it's not a problem for me. The rum cakes might be a little strong, but if we want a good party it may be a good thing. read more

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I love this Mexican bakery, they have the standard sweet breads to ham and cheese croissants. My favorite are the churros, you have to get up there early because they sell quick. Today I also found out they have tamales on Saturday and Sunday mornings, the lady behind the counter gave me one to try while I was waiting, it was tasty and a good size with some spicy to it. @ $11 a dozen I'll be back to get some read more

Anakaren Bakery - Best churros I've ever had, regular and caramel filled. Go early because they sell out quick. - Bakeries Near Me - Arlington, Texas

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Came here for a morning treat, wasn't disappointed whatsoever! My cake slice and muffin were only $1.60!! They do only take cash, but I would say it is definitely worth it! read more

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Terrible service went looking to place a cake order for my son's 10 bday and no knowledge of product availability and cake maker leaves at 2 everyday I spoke to someone in messenger that was no help So I will find someone who wants money read more

My dad bought me a flan from here. When My dad got home not even 10 minutes after purchasing the flan I was going to eat it and it seemed watery after I stuck my spoon in and stir it and it turned chunky!. read more

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