FYI: This tasty spot in downtown Franklin Park has all your Mexican bakery essentials and tamales. I say you can't go wrong with savory and sweet. read more

Their pan dulce is the best in the area but I'm giving them 3 stars because on one occasion we ordered tamales for Día de la Candelaria and apparently our tamales were not ready for pick up at the time we were told they'd be ready. We of course canceled our order because it wasn't like the tamales would be ready within the next hour or two. As customer courtesy we should have received some kind of bakery gift card or something since the order we were forced to cancel was of $100 or so. But...no. read more

When someone needed a ride to the airport, I happily obliged. You see, months ago they went on and on and on and on about the tamales from here and after going one day on a whim, I had been craving them ever since. There aren't many reasons to wake up at 4:30 in the morning. These tamales though....they're a solid enough reason. I've had the pork and chicken and something else and they were all good. Bigger than average, not skimping on the meat, the masa is moist (nothing worse than a dry tamale) and the green ones actually have a good amount of heat. Don't come here expecting some cheap tamales though. A dozen is $18, but they are so, so worth it. Now I understand why they felt the need to tell me about their superior tamales while scoffing at my usual go-to spot. I can't hate though, they were right. read more

The ham Mexican tortas here are delicious. My son loves them. The product here is really good. The tamales though, nice try? Not so good. They're small for price and taste is not really not there. The service is HORRIBLE by the cashiers. Whenever you call they either hang up or have HUGE ATTITUDES. If they hate their job maybe they should look into something else that's not customer service relatable. read more

Ridiculous. I've never eaten anything so good in my life. Unfortunately this place is on my way home from work and I have stopped in about a million times since I discovered it. :-) Everything is SO FRIGGIN SOFT! Nothing is dry or crumbly or stale. My friends beg me to stop there and bring them the huge sugar donuts. I can't even explain how delicious they are with a cup of coffee. I really love the cheese pastries too... oh so moist and sweet. Every time I go there I get one different pastry just to try it. Last time was a blueberry muffin that left me speechless. Dammit, now I need to stop there today on my way home. read more

Glad I Found This Place So Close To Work. They Open Very Early And Have Everything Out Ready To Be Bought And Eaten. The Bread Was Soft And Very Tasty. They Have Sandwiches You Can Buy Along With Tamales. They Have Tamales That Are Spicy And Non Spicy. read more

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Awesome bread and delicious pastry, don't like the tray idea....has to go,not sanitary.

I missed my stop on the Metra and was stuck in Franklin Park for an hour, so I stopped by this place to kill time and grab a quick bite. I asked the nice young woman behind the counter to surprise me, and she presented the 'Mexicana' Sandwich, which was absolutely delicious. Perfectly crunchy bread, spicy, fresh avocado and deli meats. I also wanted a pork tamale, but they were out, so she gave me a poblano and cheese tamale to try at no cost. Didn't try anything from the bakery, but it all looked wonderful. I was in and out in 10 minutes, full of awesome food, and it was $4 and change. What else can you ask for? read more

Saw good reviews from this place and decided to invite my parents for a quick lunch meal. They ordered 'La Mexicana' sandwiches, grabbed some Mexican bread, and cakes. They liked the sandwiches, the way it was toasted-panini style. I purchased a flan and it was delicious, creamy! Great sandwiches and pastries read more

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Very good pastries. Fresh. Flavorful. Balanced. Multiple choices but not overwhelming. Also, good tamales. Suggestions: *Just because business may be successful for such a long time doesn't mean it shouldn't try new things or make upgrades. . Meaning, dab into some new changes / suggestions... - Make some "new style", creative pastries. - STAY AWAY from ARTIFICIAL flavoring - Provide a better and more inviting set-up / table / seating area - Offer better coffee, not just some commercial type coffee. Try something local, network with the local community... There are many local coffee roasters in Illinois. It's worth the extra few dollars. read more

This is the best bakery for miles around! This morning I went to another bakery and instantly regretted going there! Aracely's is the place to go! The bread and food and drinks are high quality and super tasty! PS(the bakery I went to was in melrose park and the bread was mediocre at best) read more

The location of this establishment couldn't get any better... right in the heart of downtown Franklin Park! Despite this, I do believe that Aracely's still has a few flaws, but I will start with the positives. The customer service was very nice and the food I had was excellent. All I had was a donut and tea and I thought the donut was very good however I thought it was a little odd for it to be just sitting on a tray in a container. Why wouldn't they just put a sheet of paper under it and why were the thongs I used to pick up the donut not cleaned after each use? Seems like some kind of health hazard but it didn't affect the quality. The place itself seemed a tad bit run down with poor lighting and somewhat messy. It still seemed more like a place where you would grab the food and go. I am still exctited to go there again and try more of what they have, but I just hope that they get their bakery renovated somehow. read more

I will never forget that this is the number one place to get my fix on all things tasty. The staff and the family business are a sure sign that you are in for a treat. read more

Best tres leches cake around!! They have so many things to chose from and their prices can't be beat!

This place is a nightmare!!! I place an order with a 24 hour notice and paid a deposit! My order was supposed to be ready at 11:30 which was a $100.00 order of 51 tamales ( that big of an order should have priority)!! I get there at 11:25 and they tell me my order isn't complete yet. They had half of my order sitting on the counter getting cold, who knows how long it was sitting there!! I say OK its only 15 extra minutes, ill wait no problem!! Then the manager Isabella comes out to tell me another 15 minutes on top of that!! 10 minutes later a worker is going to tell me its actually gonna be more than another 15 minutes because somebody burned something!! I ask for a refund and to cancel my whole order including the pastries and pop i just grabbed!! They gave me an attitude for canceling , i ask for the owner's name and the cashier is going to tell me she doesn't know it. Now comes Isabella again to ask why i want the owner's name. I told her because i want him to see how business is being done in his bakery!! Now comes the best part when Isabella is going to say I WAS RUDE for talking over her previously!!! I didn't curse or raise my voice at that point! HOW IS A MANGER GOING TO CALL A CUSTOMER RUDE WHEN THEY WERE SUPPOSED TO HAVE MY FOOD READY 45 MINUTES AGO WHEN I ORDERED AHEAD!!! I don't know which part got me more mad, the fact that my order wasn't ready or that this so called "manager" is going to call ME RUDE when i was speaking firmly in a normal toned voice!!!! I have been in customer care for 15 years, you do not handle any situation like that!!!! And to top it off i was on my lunch break getting employees at work food which again we ordered ahead of time!!! So i wasted my entire lunch dealing with this, some people at my job didn't even get to eat at all because the terrible business we endured and their lunch time also passed waiting my return!! Never again, i hope they see the lost many unhappy customers from the area!!! read more

The worst bakery in town seriously ! They say they sell tamales and every time you walk in they are out of them!! Hello!! Your advertising that your selling something you should check your inventory! At least make it last until 11am. It is seriously ridiculous ! read more

YES! They have tamale red and green. Soo good. But a 11 am they don't have more. Start to sell at 4am.

Aracely's made me cry today.Literally.I 've been here a few times and can honestly say they have the best tamales around.Today I had a Torta.The flavors took me to my childhood in Mexico.I was (and still am crying) because it reminded me of my abuelita Nina(my grandmother)Great Mexican restaurant!!! PLEASE DONT CHANGE A THING!!!! read more

This place has amazing pastries, but for me the draw is the tamales. Whether its for breakfast, lunch, or dinner these corn husks filled with heaven never fail to satisfy. read more

Do you love Tres Leches Cake? Do you want to pick your fillings,cake flavor and size? Let the pros at Arecely's help you! You won't be disappointed and the prices are great! read more

This is a great place, and almost a best kept secret! The bread is fresh and yummy. The cakes are a bit pricey, but the guys will work with you to get you what you want. The service depends on the time of day you go. If you do in the morning which is their busiest time, you get far better service! If you go in the evenings, its hit or miss. Jennifer Q commented on Rainer, who has to be one of the worst employees ever. He thinks this place is his own personal dating service. I refuse to go in there at night if he is there, as he hits on every girl including the over done cashier. Lauren is the nicest but isnt there often enough to have me come back in the evenings. Tweaking the employees would be a great boost to business. I will continue to go there, and wait in the morning for service as its worth it, but when I refer people I tell them, go in the morning! read more

I love Mexican bread they have so many to choose from , they have conchas , donuts , sweet rolls , and also have a deli sandwiches

Great cinnamon coffee and pastry. Highly recommend if in the area . tamales galore . savory and sweet

Plenty of options of bakery goods, fresh squeezed juices and tamales. Nothing fancy, but great food!

I absolutely fell in love with their chicken tamales a few years ago and my life was changed. They are quite incredible, especially if you come in early in the morning for a fresh batch! The staff is extremely friendly, and very hands on with each and every customer that walks through the door. read more

I been to this bakery a few times. Their bakery choice is pretty good and taste pretty good. However their tamales are not good at all, i bought the rajas tamales and it taste like it was washed with water. Not good at all. read more

New management? Tamales are no longer what they used to be. Bread was always fresh, yesterday bought bread for family from out of town and it was hard, returned it and they stated it was from yesterday. I also bit into something hard and crunchy while eating an empanada....egg shell? :( read more

Have been here a few times and everything has been good (have tried the tamales, bread, and their tortas). The tamales are nothing out of this world and note they dont have any sweet tamales like some other places do. I'll stop by IF I'm in the area otherwise I know other awesome tamale places in Chicago. read more

It's yummy pan, but not always consistent with flavor so for that reason I cannot give them 5 stars. We have enjoyed their pastries for the past couple of years. read more

This bakery is seriously a hidden gem. It is tucked nicely in the heart of franklin park and I would not have known of this place if it wasn't for a referral. They have some of the best baked goods I have had in a while. One suggestion that I do have is to try their jumbo sugar donuts. Also, when I say jumbo, it's not to be taken lightly because they seriously are huge; and only for a dollar, that's a bargain. Definitely worth the commute if you're looking to have a nice treat. read more

I love this place! Best tamales around, always fresh and hot. Lately I noticed they have been using a lot of maza, making them very thick but they are still good. read more

I wish I lived closer so I could try more of their items, but the pastries I did try were very good. The prices are unbelievably reasonable, when I am back in this area I will stop and try more of their pastries. read more

Best little fast food restaurant ever! We live out by Elgin and we drive out here just to get a yummy sandwich or some awesomeness tamales! If you want bread this is the place to go! And they are all so friendly! Highly recommended!!!!! read more

BOMB breakfast sandwich for cheap.

They have delicious tamales and if you go there early enough, enjoy a warm wheat sweet potato empanadas

Great Mexican bread! They also make delicious tamales, just order a day ahead because they go fast. They have a lunch menu with toasted tortas, horrchata (rice water) and much more. You can order ahead or eat there. Employees are friendly and quick with check out. read more

Good subs, great service and awesome sweets.

I've eaten a lot of Mexican pastries and these are as fresh and moist as they get! Aracely's has amazing bakery items, a variety of sandwiches and beautiful cakes that won't break the bank. And people are lined up early in the morning for their tamales, which are better than any I've had living in Pilsen for three years. read more

I love this bakery! Great bakery items, great lunch deals, and great coffee - all for AMAZING deals! I'm always pleasantly surprised when I walk out of this little shop with pastries and baked goods for the week at such a low cost! It's my favorite place to go on mornings when I'm a little too early for the train (or stuck by a crummy freight train) read more

I agree with Katie M. The guy at the counter, usually in the morning, is a preferential A-hole. He prefers to serve women and nothing less than rude to all the men who intimidate him. I am going one last time and if I receive the same rude treatment I will no longer go to the bakery. read more