My husband and I celebrated our daughters 4th birthday yesterday and ordered a tres leches cake…read morewith strawberries in the middle for 75 guests, the cake was perfect !! The tres leches was the perfect amount of moist as it should be, not too sweet and the strawberries just balanced everythjng out! Her birthday was frozen themed and they nailed it with the decoration, it was exactly like the image we chose. They also offered to put a picture of her if we wanted to. We passed on that but will be trying it next time. I will definitely be ordering from panadería quetzal again! Unfortunately with the party hosting I forgot to take a picture of the cake but here is a side view ( daughter touched the box the cake was in and messed up the front icing) And a picture of the design I found online which is exactly what we got . :))

If you are a fan of Central American pastries, I suggest you visit this place. I have spent time in…read moreGuatemala and I was very excited to find a panaderia in Charlotte that could remind me of my fun travels. The owner and staff are Guatemaltecos. In addition, the store is very basic (like what you would find in Guatemala); however, the display counter of their breads and pastries offered a very good selection. I ordered a cookie topped with fruit and it only cost $2. It was plenty for me and my husband to share for a tasty treat. I'm happy to have found this place and I plan to return. They also have another store at 4740 Old Pineville Rd. Local B, 28217.

Gimme all the pan dulce!! Stumbled upon this gem when getting some ingredients for dinner at the…read moregrocery next door. I basically tried one of everything! I'm so used to getting really dried out, possibly day old items at the last few Mexican bakeries I've been to but this place everything was so fresh and so good! I'll have to remember it's a CASH ONLY establishment next time. Oops. Service was great and they speak mostly Spanish here. They were even selling tamales which were very good as well! Definitely will be back!

Cash only! We went here because my friend was craving pan…read more I'm not usually a "pan girl" because it's hard to find some that's fresh and not stale and flies all over the place. (Sorry but it's true) There was one lady at the stand. But we only bought debit cards. A sweet woman paid for our bread. Very delicious, very fresh! And I literally would've taken 10 but I'd be as big as a house. THIS IS WHAT I MEAN WHEN I SAY I NEED A SWEET TREAT It paired so well with coffee. I've been missing out.

Ever since we came here last year, we started coming here every time it is someone's birthday. They…read morehave a lot of items and are being made fresh everyday. The place is cash only. The cakes do absorb the smell of the place but other than that, it's a good small hidden business. It is a bit hidden away and a bit of "crazy people" lurking around so I would lock your car just to be safe when you come here.

Great cafe! We picked out a slice Limoncello mascarpone cake and a slice of Ricotta Pistachio cake…read moreplus 1 traditional filled cannoli and 1 pistachio crème filled cannoli. The cannoli shells and fillings were incredible especially the pistachio filled one! The cakes were equally amazing! They have so many items to choose from including sandwiches. Will definitely be back!

After seeing this bakery online I was very excited to go But as soon as I walked in I knew it was…read morewasted trip! How do you sell a cannoli by size of shell then filling then dip a small cannoli was $4.50. The cannoli cream is not made fresh neither are shells. Seven layer cookies for 5 were $12.00 paying New York prices for items that are not freshly made is not happening! Save yourself a trip and Pass!!!!!

Aesthetic: Cute concha truck with regular pop up events throughout the community…read more My Favorites: Pan de Muerto! Experience: I love when this business pops up at Super Abari, they are so delicious. The owner is always so sweet. I tried the Pan de Muerto on my birthday, and it was fantastic. It had a delicate, orange flavor and it was just sweet enough. The stuffed concha's are also amazing, please try them if you ever see them pop up!

We ordered a bag of Dulce Dreams via Goodiebag, an app that partners with local businesses to…read morereduce food waste. I'd been following Dulce Dreams on IG for a while, so was excited to see what we'd get in our surprise bag! Pick-up from the church on Selwyn was very smooth, and the owner explained the different flavors. I LOVED getting to try the Gansito and Coquito concha sandwiches. These were so unique and full of flavor. I tend to find conchas a bit dry, so the jam/whipped cream fillings in these were just perfect. We also got holiday M&Ms and peppermint conchas. They all looked so festive and had wonderful presentation. These are definitely some of the best pan dulces I've had, and we're so happy that Dulce Dreams calls Charlotte home!

Monroe has a number of Latin-themed restaurants tucked behind or in-between the glut of American…read moreeateries which dominate Roosevelt Blvd (I-74) for miles. This place is no exception and unless you know precisely where it's located. you'll drive right on by. We stopped for an early dinner on Friday and were greeted warmly and promptly seated. Our waitress was friendly speaking enough English to match my lack of Spanish. No problemo! We ordered anyway. Lori and I were split on the food. She thought her chicken lacked flavor and then she tasted my pork chops. "Wow, they're good!" Next time. Overall, I liked this little Guatemalan bakery and restaurant with its 6 or 7 tables. The menu is in Spanish and they speak little English (or at least this visit). Credit cards accepted. My two-star dings are for cleanliness and a low health score (87). Looking to expand your culinary experience right in your backyard? Has the beans simmering on my "Give 'em a whirl" meter. Try it!

Good food, fair price, fast service and nice ladies. Dined with them for years at this location…read moreand old location Al B

Great food, best chile relleno ever! Lots of food for your $$$. These folks really appreciate…read moreyour business. Lunch specials too! Love the shrimp fajitas!

I noticed this place while I was waiting for breakfast, and boy am I glad I walked in. It's an…read moreauthentic Brazilian bakery with desserts, sweet and savory pastries, and other things like sweet bread. There was a lot of foot traffic through here, so you can definitely tell it's well-loved by the locals. Even though it was busy, we were in and out quickly with our desserts. This is the type of place I love to support!

This place is a nice little simple cozy bakery…read more Great food, good and friendly service. Some tables to eat inside. Variety of things to choose from. The cheese balls and the empanadas were amazing. Passion fruit juice for the win. Next time I'm gonna try all the sweets!