Great place the pastries were freshly baked. There was a constant flow of customers as soon they…read moreopened at 5 am. This place has been here for years. Give it a try.

Best conchas and Mexican pastries in Chicago! I travel an hour just to buy some bread.read more

Everything that we ordered was excellent!…read more The coffee and lemonade were made to order using fresh ingredients. The cupcakes are super moist and flavorful. The staff were friendly and explained what the items were The café is super cute with pink tropical colors

'C' IS FOR CUPCAKE CATASTROPHE…read more I'm glad to support this Puerto Rican bakery, even if a few things badly missed the mark. Borinken Cakes is a small restaurant and baked goods shop on Archer Ave, just east of Cicero in the Garfield Ridge neighborhood of Chicago.  My wife insisted on coming here to try their 'tripleta' (a meat-heavy sandwich) as well as buy a few beloved pastries. The Cubano ($13) was better than average: roast pork, ham, pickles, mustard, and swiss cheese on lightly buttered 'pan sobao' (soft sweet bread).  The sandwich itself was dry, a splash of hot sauce helped.  Sadly, it doesn't come with chips or Yuca fries. The specialty coquito ($6) was a lot of fun, an eggnog-like drink with blue matcha powder and strawberry drizzle added to emulate the Puerto Rican flag.  My wife got a fresh mango juice ($3.75) and a Puerto Rican coffee ($3) she said was "like a weak Keurig". Unfortunately, the cupcakes--which are supposed to be soaked--had all sorts of issues.  Our experience with half a dozen cupcakes was brutal; either they were bone dry or had a troubling gritty texture, like wet sand.  At least 1 went straight in the trash. Funny enough, our 3yo (a sweets lover) took one bite and spit it out, which we amounted to her being a picky eater.  Later on, I tried a spoonful of the same cupcake and damn near had the same reaction!  Turns out, little miss was right....and at $5/ea these weren't cheap blunders, either. They had magna-tiles and crayons to keep kids entertained, which we appreciated.  The girl behind the counter wasn't very friendly, and though my interactions with her were brief, my wife detected an attitude while she placed an order.  Ooof, not your finest hour mi gente. * TL;DR * Though I'm no expert baker, I can't imagine bungling a cupcake as badly as they did here. The quesitos were fine, but the acclaimed cupcakes had us shaking our heads in disappointment.  One was drier than Death Valley, the next was like faceplanting into wet sand.  It's one thing to be lacking flavor, but a poor texture is an immediate 'no'. Cuban was tasty if a little pricey; for $13 it oughta come with something more than air.  Employees could benefit from some customer service re-training and the house coffee tasted like a K-cup pod (wife's words, not mine). It pains me to leave a lukewarm review for a Boricua business, but cupcakes priced at $5/ea need to be high quality and the ones at Borinken Cakes fell way short of expectations.

Pros: Friendly, courteous service…read more Freshly baked goods. Smaller selection prevents lingering and indecisiveness. Cons: None I can think of. This is a pretty nice bakery. So many other panaderias have such a large selection that you will begin to wonder which items have been sitting there too long. At Acapulco, everything tastes fresh, I haven't had a bad experience yet. And somehow, the baked goods seem fresher, softer, and stay that way longer than the items I get from other bakeries. I enjoy visiting here.

I used to love this place, we were very good customers since they opened not only buying Bakery for…read moreour house, but also my mother-in-law's home. They charge 4% on a debit card, which is cash. This is against the law and unfair to loyal customers who don't always have cash on them. When I brought this to their attention, the young woman there told me not to shop there anymore. Then I watched as they put the product back in the cabinets that I just put on my tray!! The audacity! A lot of the reason that I told them this is that someone is not going to be so nice as I am and they will take matters into their own hands and probably call the state on them. They could be shut down now or worse especially in this climate! I don't want to hurt a small business, especially since the owner does not speak English or pretended not to speak English but the rudeness was on a whole other level! They act like they are not aware of the law and they most definitely are! How can you rip off your loyal customers like that? That's how they do business?! Shameful! I haven't been back since. This Bakery and the other Bakery down the street does the same thing and they had the same energy. We all know how karma works but it definitely won't be me because I tried to warn them! Also, charging $2.79 for a slice of marble cake?! I asked if I could buy a whole loaf & they said they don't do that?!!! Ridiculous! Horrible owners & horrible customer service!

Hubby and I were heading to the nearby Ross Dress for Less, and I spotted "La-Concha" on the…read morenorthwest corner of California and Pershing. I didn't pay attention to their business hours. However, they were definitely open at around 4pm on a Saturday afternoon. One of the reviews mentioned that it was a cash-only establishment. Well, debit and credit cards were accepted, with a $5 minimum. The place was rather small, but they had what we were looking for: various flavors of conchas and other typical pastries one would see a Mexican panaderia. Each concha was $0.80 (as of 06/23/2018). It was one of a few that had price listed. We picked out what four (4) conchas, two (2) fruit empanadas, two (2) peanut butter cookies, and a bottle of Pepsi for about $8. I really miss having a panaderia close by my house. I used to visit one frequently in my old neighborhood. Although I'm not from the south side, I can still count on "La-Concha" for a quick, economical snack whenever I end up in the area.

A shabby looking building on the corner of California and Pershing. Not a big selection, but pretty…read moregood quality. Their breads are good and I tried some of the pastries. They have this fruit filled pastry that is so crispy and flaky.....yum! I'm thinking of going back over there to pick some up. Prices are cheap. Only thing is they don't really have signs up for what is what. They are pretty quiet, but will smile as I think their English is not the best.

Fresh Mexican bread, cake and cookies. Bread is baked fresh everyday and it's at a reasonable…read moreprice. I love this bakery

This is a small bakery that smells amazing! They have manyyyy options to choose from such as large…read moredonuts, concha's, breads, cookies, cakes etc. everything we ordered was fresh and delicious! I really liked the custard filled eclair. The prices are really good- we ordered 5 large desserts and the bill was like $8.75! I will be back! Just note they only take cash.

Our family has been going to this bakery for the last 60 years. Looking for Mexican bakery items,…read morethis is the place.

My lovely wife and I were drawn to El Nopal Bakery in part by its enormous sign along 26th Street…read more They have a solid selection of Mexican treats on display - just pick up a tray and tongs and start picking. Although I was intrigued by a cookie decorated like a slice of watermelon, we each reverted to choosing familiar goodies. I liked my guava empanada, and my love was transported back to her youth after eating the small cookies with sprinkles. The woman behind the counter was helpful in pointing out the empanada with the guava filling.

Very cute little Bakery Shop I notice from the street driving by. I had stopped for tacos next…read moredoor the other day, and notice the beautifully designed Window Displayed Cakes. So simple but eloquently done. So when passing by again, I had to stop. They had the Side Walk Sign out, so for sure I knew they were open! So pleasantly surprised when you walk in. Such a simple eloquence to the design and layout. Japan or Korea, but it's actually a Mexican Bakery! I made a mistake and forgot to Ask : is this Sweet or Savory? Rookie mistake on my part, as my time in Asia, I know bakeries can easily be Sweet or Savory. Well the pastry was fresh, and it was stuffed with jalapeño cheese. I'd like to say, the flavor was good. It was $2.75, which is a good price for a large savory pastry! It was Awesome to see the Baker decorating a cake in the back Bakery. They were very welcoming and polite people. Another great Business I encountered in this neighborhood. Nice people. Courteous. I think their business cards are super cool. I would like to return and make sure I try a Sweet Pastry. There is an ice cream parlor down 26th Street also, Tacos next door. Harold's Chicken & Car Wash across the street. The City Hall is just West a few blocks and there's a nice little park across the street from the city hall. Nice business! Ty

This small family owned business is so welcoming by the owner's themselves. Fresh and delicious…read morebread made daily. You can also place your order for fresh bread for whenever you would like. I had a box of 50 fresh conchitas made for my office, they were a hit. They also make delicious cakes and cookies. Definitely recommend!

Que decepcionada que compre una Rosca grande y ni un muñequito. Los trabajadores me dijeron que…read moreavian 5 muñequitos. Que decepcionados estaban los niños. Que esperiensa horrible. Hable y les dije lo Que Paso y me dijeron que fuera al siguiente dia para otra rosca. Pues ya para Que, era la experiensa para la familia. Que feo servicio.

One of the best Mexican bakeries in the area. No shortcuts taken with their bakes and it shows. The…read moreBolillos and Conchas are excellent as are the cheese filled pastries. You really can't go wrong. Service is always good too. Just remember they only take cash. We stop by whenever we are In the area.