I was in a pinch and needed a tres leches cake ASAP! However, I just feel like Vallarta and north gate have done me wrong the last few times I purchased from their bakery. A quick search on yelp led me to Aurora's Bakery, all the reviews raved about their tres leches cake specifically! I was met with a welcoming attitude, in addition to the amazing smell of freshly baked bread! I asked if they had any tres leches cakes on hand or if it was reservation only? Luckily they had a variety to choose from and at a better price than Vallarta or north gate! I highly recommend coming here if you need a cake for any special occasions, they also take custom orders! Apart from cakes, they also sell gelatinas (jello), flan, choco flan, plus a great selection of classic Mexican bread. I will definitely be coming back! Sadly I did not get a picture of the cake. If I can find someone from the party who took a photo of it, then I will update this review! .... Or I will just go back to get another one ... for research purposes read more

Great selection of Mexican pastries. Help yourself. Staff is very friendly and helpful. Like a neighborhood place to get reasonable sweet treats. Very welcoming and friendly!!! Plenty of parking in the back. Look for the One Way entrance. Exit through alley. read more

Aurora's Bakery - Back Parking Lot - Bakeries Near Me - Escondido, California

The bread here is amazing, hands down very tasty and fresh! I will admit that at first the business hours would throw me off but once you realize they do it so that they can keep fresh bread available you appreciate them even more! Clearly they care about the quality of the product they offer. As for the customer service, I will say that I have always been greeted upon check out and they have been nice and respectful. If you ask me, I rather them focus on doing what their business is which is to sell bread. I've gone to places with great customer service and terrible food! read more

This panderia is amazing! The pan and cake were delicious. All the bread was moist and fresh. Not many places can get tres leches cake done that well! The staff were friendly and it was overall a cute bakery. read more

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Good selection of Mexican pastries. Serve yourself style. Food tastes okay. The lady helping us was nice. Saw a lot of locals going to this spot. read more

Aurora's Bakery - Pastries - Bakeries Near Me - Escondido, California

At Aurora's bakery, I had the most unpleasant experience. Right when my mom & I entered the bakery we were given a nasty stare by the two women working behind the register. The ambiance felt very hostile as we were paying customers!!! The bread looked very delicious so as we proceeded to grab our bread & checkout, one of the ladies bagged our bread & legit threw it towards us across the counter. It was very unprofessional, thus I will never step front into this bakery. The customer service is awful, for owing a business they should know a little bit more about customer service!!!! read more

Best Mexican Bakery for sure!! I tried all Mexican bakeries in town and San Marcos but this is the best of all for sure!

Doesn't open till 3 on the weekend. Kinda crazy considering people are trying to buy birthday cakes..

Hello, let me know if I can ripped off by paying $9.15 usd for these 2 conchas and 2 other bread that I am not sure what I got. Did not get a receipt, so ask for the bread price before grabbing them. read more

Aurora's Bakery - Bakeries Near Me - Escondido, California

Hands down the best panadería I have been too and this includes ones I have been to in the LA area. The bolillo is my favorite from this place! read more

Yummy cakes and friendly people, what's not to like . I would definitely come here again

Love love love their pan dulce. I'm not even a fan of Conchas in general but one day our friend brought us conchas from aurora's and they were the most yummiest softest pan dulce I have ever had- especially the conchas!! Like wow!! They're bread is legit with very little preservatives so they won't last you very long. I got the bolillos and after a day and a half- they get hard. So eat day if you can and enjoy!! Minus one star due to inconsistency of hours of operation. If you see the sign outside that says "We're open" then it's go time!!! If no sign- then it's closed. And it could be closed in the middle of the day. Their hours are something funky like 5am-11am and then open again (Same day) 5pm-8pm - something random like that. Don't quote me on those hours tho read more

Seriously, the only good pan dulce around, and I'm a pan dulce snob, we drive out there from San Marcos for this bread... what can I say about ambiance, it... smells like a bakery, just like it should... the check out clerks are always fast... perfect! What else can one ask for in a bakery? read more

The bread was actually pretty good, but I thought the utensils were going to be more sanitized and clean but they weren't. And the customer service wasn't there. We didn't get greeted, they just rang us up and that's it. No hello nor a goodbye. And the restaurant just seemed dirty. But like I said, bread was good! read more

This is the best pan dulce bakery in town. If you are able to come in right when the bread and goodies are freshly baked, it really is delicious. The bread rolls crackle when you slightly squeeze it. You come in, grab tongs and a tray and have at it. You can get carried away so easily here and think you've racked up a large bill, but it's quite affordable given what you buy. Service is always friendly. This is my go to bakery. Call in the morning and ask when they expect to have fresh bread ready. It's worth it. read more

This is the best kept secret in Escondido. Hands down, Aurora's Bakery has the BEST Mexican sweet bread (pan dulce) in all of California. I have been to many panaderias up an down the West Coast, and this is by far the best one. So you're probably wondering what separates Aurora's Bakery from other panaderias. First off, they've got the usual suspects. Things like conchas, empanadas, and galletas. They have breads that I actually don't know the name of - I still eat them without discrimination. The thing about these sweet treats is that they are some of the freshest tasting pan dulce you will ever have. I didn't even realize I liked conchas because they are usually dry and/or stale. These conchas are soft and life changing. Second great thing about this place is that they have tamales most mornings. I say most mornings because they have been known to sell out fast! But when you can score some, they are full of meat filling and incredibly delicious. I highly recommend this spot. Go treat yourself and get some life changing pan dulce! read more

I called location for a cake and girl kept hanging up on me. Then she finally answered and was rude. I don't recommend this location. Go somewhere you're treated right. read more

As u wait in line suddenly ur rudely asked; Que va a querer? I went there for a tres leches cakes because of the reviews. The size and price are regular as those from any Mexican bakery. The cake itself was somewhat wet but I couldn't tell if it was tres leches or a sugary water! The filling was good n the frosting was not too sweet but didn't have the freshness I like. Over all, I don't recommend this bakery for tres leches! They have breads so maybe the bread is better! read more

I'm so happy I remembered this place when it was on Escondido Blvd. with some research I found it and boy am I glad. She helped me give my daughter the exact cake that she wanted at a reasonable price. The cake was a hit at my daughters 18th birthday party. I will go to this bakery for all my cakes and pan dulce. The smell when you walk in is amazing. All I want to say is thank you for the beautiful cake you made. read more

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The customer service is terrible I went on Friday 2/25/22afternoon around 5:40 -6:00 and the service for younger girl was terrible she can put my bread in the box because I was tell her in the beginning I drive 45 min for get my delicious pañal bread I live in Chula Vista si the customer service for this girl was terrible also she was not give me her name read more

Not accepting cake orders because of Covid which is lame since they sell cakes daily. Won't go there again.

My family comes here every week for conchas...they are so light and fluffy, the best I have ever had! We typically get tamales too, although the quality fluctuates from week to week. Last week we found a bone in one. Besides their conchas, the rest of their bread is pretty standard. I have ordered a flan from the bakery which was delicious. They had other cakes that looked really nice. The operating times are a bit random. read more

Best cakes and breads in the county at super low prices. Wished I lived next door. Park at the dollar store quick and quietly as their entrance is a bit hidden. read more

The pan dulce is amazing. Bomb af. Now the reason for the 3 stars is because they have a horrible business hours. They close at 10 am and reopen at 3pm. I usually luandry across the street after church and its always closed even though they still have pan dulce left over from the morning. I understand they use that time to make more for the evening but they should stay open to sell the bread from the morning. read more

La verdad que mal servicio llegue a las 7:57 pm y me cerraron la puerta en la cara no lo recomiendo

So good! Go here! We love Aurora's. Everything we have tried is amazing! Perfect pan dulce!

Customer service is horrible, I saw them mistreat a DoorDash driver. Next time don't treat others how you wouldn't want to be treated

hands down the very best conchas on earth !!! I've had many of many and there is no comparison or competition ...a must have

Let me tell you, it took me forever to find this place because it is a small tucked away little joint. (In a good way). All the bread is soooooo good. Spongy. Soft. Mouth watery. I've purchased more than I can eat more than once and kept it in a tupper for a week and it still did not get rock hard. Unlike other places where you leave it out 30 minutes and it's somehow transformed into a rock. I had to take some to my family in OC and they too agreed that it was delicious. I don't know what they put in their dough but they need to keep doing it. read more

Susi, I am writing to say THANKS for an absolutely super job on the Mickey Mouse cake & every cake you done for us the cakes was incredibly delicious, as evidenced by the countless compliments we received from our guests. Several people have since told me that the cakes was the best they've ever had. Aurora bakery they are the best I highly recommend them. Very friendly staff.. Thanks again for all that you did in helping bring my ideas to live! Mil Gracias Susi!! read more

Aurora's Bakery - mickey mouse birthday cake - Bakeries Near Me - Escondido, California

So far so good. Been here several times the past 2 Years and the bread is always fresh and moist. Definitely drop by if your craving a pan dulce (mexican sweet bread) read more

Aurora's Bakery - Our go to panadería this side of town. Great selection and always fresh. - Bakeries Near Me - Escondido, California

Having spent a vast amount of time in Europe, my husband and I were seeking a truly European style wedding cake for our daughter, high in rich ingredients, and low in sugar. After researching several self-described European style bakeries, we found Aurora Bakery on Yelp. We made an appointment with Susana the owner for a free taste test, and we were sold. The cake was similar to what we had experienced in France and Austria, rich in flavor and not too sweet. Then we discussed the design and decided on a two tier elegant white cake to be embellished with live roses to be supplied by us. The top tier had a fresh strawberry filling and the bottom tier had a peach and pineapple filling. The price, which included Susana's delivery and custom floral decorating, was extremely competitive and our daughter's wedding cake proved to be both beautiful and delicious. read more

Aurora's Bakery - three tiered wedding cake - Bakeries Near Me - Escondido, California

By far the best pan dulce in Escondido, so soft and tasty and the staff are so friendly ,, I love coming here .. I recommend this place to everyone, if you want the best pan dulce, you come here read more

4 1/2 stars for Aurora's. I went in on Thursday requesting a baby shower cake for that Saturday. Susana came into the shop and listened to my request. Two days later I picked up the most delightful cake made to my specifications. Many guests remarked on the moist fresh taste. Needless to say I was extremely impressed with their product. I would highly recommend. read more

Aurora's Bakery - Delicious baby shower cake. Susan made it exactly like the pinterest picture I showed her. - Bakeries Near Me - Escondido, California

I always go to this place for my pan dulce. Their sweet bread is delicious and always fair priced, the woman that work there are always so sweet and helpful. There variety is best in the mornings and when they open back up in the evenings. They also have different jellos and flan, along with birthday cakes available. Their delicious Champurrado is usually always available and authentic. This will always be my go to spot for everything they offer. I haven't tried ordering any of their cakes but maybe in the future I will. read more

Their conchas and flan are the bomb ... the conches are square not really round but the taste of the bread is really good . They are also super friendly read more

This place is awesome. I first stopped in when the line outside Peterson's was too long. I have been hooked ever since. The selection seems to change weekly, and there is always something delicious to try. Sweet or savory, their baked goods are superb and affordable. Just a tip for those who have never set foot in a Mexican bakery: Those trays and tongs in the left corner of the store are for you to use for selecting your delicious baked loot. read more

If you've never been to a Mexican bakery I recommend Aurora's. It's a great little mom and pop bakery. Always fresh. Always delicious. Love the puerquitos! (little pigs) : ) read more

I'm getting married in August, and my future husband's family is all Mexican, so we decided to go with a tres leches cake. His mother had ordered one from Aurora's several years ago for a graduation, and it was delicious, so we wanted to go with them again. His mother called ahead trying to order over the phone, but they said she had to order in person. Well we all live in LA, but my fiance and I were in town for a few days, so she sent us. Apparently, the owners of Aurora's also own/operate several other bakeries, and my fiance was sent on a wild goose chase around to each bakery. Every time he went to one, they would send him to another. After being rejected from 3 different bakeries, we called it quits and went somewhere else. I don't know if they were being racist (my fiance is half white and doesn't speak Spanish) or what, but this is ridiculous. It would've been several hundred dollars for the amount of cake we wanted and they rejected our business multiple times. I would give them 0 stars for service, but I will admit their pastries and cakes are amazing, so for taste alone I'll give them one star. If you're white/don't speak Spanish, expect to be refused service here. Very disappointed. read more

Delicious pastries! Cookies are big and soft and the cakes are beautifully decorated and very moist. susana is awesome! Excited for the new bakery to open! read more