If ever in Montebello, be sure to stop at Chapala Bakery. This bakery specializes in Mexican sweet bread, and they know how to do it well. As a first-time visitor, I had no idea what to expect when I walked in with my sister and daughter. I was surprised by how big this bakery was and how many bread options it offers customers. I purchased several pieces for myself and took a sample from each piece. Each piece of bread was soft, fresh, and absolutely delicious. Being a lifelong fan of Mexican sweet bread, I can truly appreciate the bread sold here. The young lady who assisted us was very friendly, outgoing, and helpful. Prices were very affordable, which can be dangerous, as I was so tempted to buy many more pieces of bread than the six or seven I purchased I will definitely return soon. read more

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On a Saturday morning in Early March, my sister and I was driving by and stopped by. It's located next to Jack in the box. It's located in a small parking lot. Luckily I found parking space. There was line of people buying concha bread and other breads. It was cheaper in price compared to other bakeries. The concha bread was soft and yummy. No photos taken inside read more

Chapala Bakery #1 - Concha bread - Bakeries Near Me - Montebello, California

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The best conchas in the game ! The only place I purchase conchas or any sweet bread in general there always so fresh they have a wide variety of sweets bolios here are also great , and not to mention the staff are always friendly read more

Chapala Bakery #1 - Mini concha's - Bakeries Near Me - Montebello, California

Been trying to find a good bolillo in LA county and these come close, but you have to eat them the day of, or by the next day max. The bolillos become so hard and unpleasant after a day. So buy them fresh, and only get what you will eat right away. read more

Made a stop here because I was in the area getting a car wash. The bread was really dry and had no flavor, and when I say dry like so dry you can't swallow it. The bakery seems very clean because as soon as you open the door you get a strong smell of cleaning product. Which was odd as usually you walk into a bakery and smell fresh bread. Maybe the bread wasn't fresh which is why there wasn't a smell. I'm not sure, however I will not be purchasing bread from here again. read more

Some of the best pan dulce I've had. We went in at 7:45pm and they had just brought out a second wave of trays of pan. It was very stocked. Everything was super warm and delicious. The smell of the place when you walk in is mesmerizing and intoxicating as you're greeted with the smell of warm, freshly baked breads and cookies. When we were given the total for 2 bags, I was shocked. It's so affordable here! If my diet would allow I would eat here daily, however I really do enjoy I when I do come here. read more

Chapala Bakery #1 - Bag of delicious cookies so good - Bakeries Near Me - Montebello, California

Always our top choice for authentic Mexican sweet bread. We've tried countless and nothing beats Chapala bakery. Family that travels from afar always makes sure to stop here to take bread and vise versa. It's always busy and bread selection is always good. The taste is top notch and the prices are great. Clean all the time and service is always fast and friendly. read more

I was passing thru Montebello and a local told me to check this bakery out. It was good but the conchas were a bit dry.Flavor was good though. Had a pastry with powdered sugar on top and chocolate inside. Flakey, fluffy, delicious. I would go back just for that. It was read more

This is my go-to pan dulce spot in East Los Angeles! Chapala Bakery #1 is known for their large menu of fresh, authentic, and cheap Mexican baked goods. They open early, busy themselves with new batches of pan dulce, and keep almost every shelf stocked! I was surprised that they had a lot of popular pastries around noon! I always leave with a huge bag and can't stop recommending this place. Their staff are also super sweet and maintain the store well. Chapala Bakery #1 is a reliable neighborhood staple that brings families together over delicious and traditional Mexican baked goods. read more

CHAPALA!!! My father's home! The best Mexican bread by far!! Always so fresh and soft!! The best!

No pues no es la primera vez que pasa. Las personas que despáchan el pan , preguntas por mas pan y te voltean aver con una cara como si les estuvieras pidiendo las cosas de gratis no se por que las personas que atienden ahi , sus jefes los dueńos no ven la actitud de los empleados Con los clientes. Los clientes que asemos que los negocios crezcan La verdad un muy mal momento , con todos estos ańos como cliente en la panadería no me ha pasado una vez me ha pasado varias veces Pero uno no se toma el tiempo para escribir algo para que la persona o las personas que realmente son encargadas de la panadería tomen su tiempo y también le eche ojo ala actitud de algunas. De sus empleadas De verdad. Y te cobran lo que quieren deberían tener la listas de precios También ya que elllos solo te dan un total y ya punto Te cobran de más read more

The bread is very good here, never disappoints. Very fresh and lots of variety. Service is fast and good read more

Still return to this bakery even though I moved away. Needed a bunch of deliciousness for a morning event and got 2 dozen items for $25. They accept credit cards. The baked goods sell themselves no need to really even post adjectives on the bread. If I'm standing in a line at 830am with 7 people in front of me this place is worth making a trip to (line goes quickly). read more

Chapala Bakery #1 - Bakeries Near Me - Montebello, California

Best authentic Mexican bakery to grab Mexican bread, coffee, milk etc. I went to grab bread for my grandma & for my parents.. so many choices to pick. They make all the bread fresh. I use to get Mexican bread from Northgate but there bread is super dry. The ladies are super nice speaks English & Spanish. Been coming to Chapala Bakery for years. read more

Always excellent service and always have a fresh variety of sweetbread , just excellent service and sweetbread.

Chapala Bakery is Mexican barkery produce sweet Mexican bread and Boilio and other pastrys and dessert that making them for years in Montebello. They make their bread fresh daily and also they make cakes for special occasions. read more

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I was at an event in ELA and found this bakery on the way. Decided to stop in and try it. The ladies working there were really friendly. They had a huge selection and everything was super fresh. I picked out a few pieces, some for me and some for my son who loved conchas. We dont like trying a new place only to find all the pan is really dry. That was not the case here! Everything we got was soft and moist and excellent. Highly recommend this panaderia! read more

Chapala Bakery #1 - Bakeries Near Me - Montebello, California

La panaderia esta muy limpia porque huele muy fuerte a fabuloso, pero el pan sabe a fabuloso también. Será porque compre del pan que recién salió y no esta dentro de las vitrinas,no se pero sabían las conchitas mucho a como olía la panaderia a puro fabuloso. Leyendo los reviews miro que no soy la única que a tenido esta desagradable experiencia. Envíen a sus empleados a una clase de manipulación de alimentos para que esto no suseda. read more

All the bread I bought was great Soft and the perfect sweet. I did get there late and didn't get my elote bread I wanted but all the others were tasty. read more

Great Sweet Bread ordered a box with 60ct conchas and 1 smiley face in the center. Everyone loved it at work!!! read more

Chapala Bakery #1 - Box of 60ct of Conchas - Bakeries Near Me - Montebello, California

The bread taste like fabuloso and it's super gross. This is probably not good that the bread absorbs the chemicals. The lady's that'll ring you up are always in a bad mood. The ambience makes customers feel unwelcome. This will the last time I purchase at this bakery. read more

Show up early and not late at night they sellout on all the concha's My mistake I got there late and they were all sold out read more

Amazing fresh bread all times of the day! Way cheaper than your local donut price!!!! Staff is helpful and friendly. Long lines though, seems the world got out. read more

Found this place by accident and it was a wonderful discovery. Delicious and fresh pastries and breads with amazing prices to match! Will definitely be back very soon! read more

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As soon as I walked in, the smell overcame my senses, in through my nose and down to my starving belly. This place is amazing! They always have fresh warm bread. And the texture soft and delicious! I went at 11 in the morning, the line was not bad and the lady who helped me was nice. I had a great experience and my coworkers loved the bread. read more

Chapala Bakery #1 - a tray of bread and pastries - Bakeries Near Me - Montebello, California

What a delightful find! This bakery is an absolute gem, and I can't say enough good things about it. From the moment I stepped inside, I was transported to a world of traditional Mexican bakeries, the delicious scent of fresh bread, and the welcoming ambiance. The freshly made bread is a revelation. The moment you walk in, the tantalizing aroma of freshly baked goods envelops you, and resisting the temptation of a piece of bread is impossible. But what truly sets this bakery apart is the people who work there. The staff is not only friendly but also radiates a beautiful sense of my home country's hospitality. This bakery has become my new favorite spot, and I can't wait to return to try more of their delightful offerings. This place is an absolute must-visit if you're searching for the perfect bread and a taste of traditional Mexican charm. I can't recommend it enough. Gracias for bringing a piece of Mexico to our doorstep! ¡Qué delicioso hallazgo! Esta panadería es una auténtica joya y no puedo decir lo suficiente sobre ella. Desde el momento en que entré, me sentí transportada a un mundo de panaderías tradicionales mexicanas, el delicioso aroma del pan recién hecho y el ambiente acogedor. El pan recién hecho es una revelación. En el momento en que entras, el tentador aroma de los productos recién horneados te envuelve y resistir la tentación de una rica pieza de pan es imposible. Pero lo que realmente distingue a esta panadería es la gente que trabaja allí. El personal no sólo es amable sino que también irradia un hermoso sentido de la hospitalidad de mi país de origen. Esta panadería es el lugar perfecto si buscas el pan tradicional. No puedo recomendarlo lo suficiente. ¡Gracias por traer un pedazo de México a nuestra puerta! read more

Putting a one star since there is nothing less Went in on a busy day for the rosca de Reyes knowing there would possibly be a wait the young lady in the front tells me there is no more some people preordered at the moment to come back in an Hour it's 1:15 so I am to return at 2:15pm Wait around make time to come back and she tell me there is no more roscas they are all being used for previously made orders I asked her why didn't she mention that to be earlier I would have never wasted my time to come back she continued to be condescending so of course I got an attitude hello communication first rule of customer service !! Then tells me something in English thinking I'm not bilingual how rude to be a hispanic bakery ! What must she say to people who don't speak the language at the end tells me she's the daughter of the owner ! Like wow this business is going down hill with that customer service My brother worked for this bakery only reason I come back never again So much for supporting a small business read more

Bread is so delicious and fresh , Employees are very nice and helpful.Very clean and plenty of parking . Highly recommend .!

All of the pan dolce lok delicious. Very tasty. It does get very crowded. But naturally because it is so good.

There seems to always be a line, but it is warranted! The pastries seem very fresh and during COVID they are limiting the number of people entering. Someone helps you pick out what you want (not self-service) and then you pay. I tried a variety of sweet breads, and the conchas are soooo soft and delicious. Everything is very affordable. I will say that the puff pastry I got was kind of hard already, maybe people don't buy that as often. The pineapple jam inside was delicious though. read more

dice que cierran a las 10pm y llegue a las 9:49 y ya no me quisieron atender mejor que cambien el horario en maps pa no perder mi tiempo

The bread tastes like Fabuloso. It used to be a great bakery, but now don't waste your money and find a different bakery.

OMG Can we please talk about the fact that I've never been a big fan of Mexican pastries. Chapala's changed that a million times over! I turn into Pavlov's dog just talking about it. Try one of everything! I could make the trip from SF to LA just for Chapala's and to feel the love and life of East LA. read more

I love this place. It's the first place that can co Pete with my families old bakery. This is worth the drive from anywhere in the south East LA area. I highly recommend the cuerno. read more

Used to like this bakery but their bread started tasting like the cleaning products. Like it's not good at all. I wouldn't recommend.

To day I when to buy some concha's and they where very hard I was very disappointed they should be fresh and they tasted like old bread they where so hard that my coffee cup didn't do nothing to the concha They when to the trash read more

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Local bakery for the win! I love Mexican bakeries. I pass by all the time. Came to check them out. Fresh pastries at 7 am. Plenty to choose from and prices are fair. This is probably my new favorite bakery because I'm always in the area. Support local. Thanks for the good pan dulce. See you guys soon. read more

Was packed but the line went fast. fresh pan constantly being pushed out and great prices!!

A coworker raves about this place. I didn't feel like making the trip over to El Gallo is ELA so I went here. What a hidden gem. Their Mexican bread was soft and amazingly good. Apple turnover and croissant bread were -dare I say it-better than El Gallo. Definitely worth a try and compare. Highly recommend. read more

Honestly, this place is okay. One of the issues that I've had with this particular place is that depending who rings you up, you will get charged differently. Some charge you more then others it's just whoever you get. So PLEASE be careful! I've spoken with other customers and they'd had the same thing happened to them. They are notorious for this!! This place is infested with rats as well. read more