Very small bakery near the not much except the border. We were happy they were open Sunday late…read moreevening on Easter. There was a nice selection and the man working was nice. He spoke Spanish and English. The prices here were good, kinda low for the wedding cake cookies but not complaining. Some of the bread was a little dry but the piggy cookies were sweet and moist. This location may be small but it carries all the traditional pan dulces. Also accepts Lonestar, which other locations such as on Monte Cristo do not.

This off the beaten track roadside Mexican bakery looks inauspicious in a mauve-colored building,…read morebut the baked delights found inside are well worth a stop. The owner and baker, Erik, is friendly and helpful for a visiting birder like me who is unfamiliar with the unique south of the border pastries. The shelves are filled with everything from your standard raised donuts to cream cheese empanadas and conchas to marranitos and other pastries I can't remember the names of. But the names don't matter when they're as delicious as these are. Custards and jellies added gloriously decadent highlights to the treats. If you're visiting the area, particularly if you're on an early morning birding trek visiting the refuges and parks along the border, this is a must visit.

These have to be some of the freshest, tastiest, most wholesome donuts we've had since The Donut…read moreMan in Glendora, CA. Fresh ingredients, and many of the donuts we ordered were right out of the oven. The service was quick and to the point, look through the case and make your selection because this place fills up quick with hungry patrons. Ambiance is a wonderful local business which for us is always our favorite to sit down and enjoy. Wonderful place, we'll be back!

My daughter went out early this morning and returned with a box of baked goods and pastries from El…read moreFenix. So, before breakfast commenced and the coffee from Chiapas was poured for those attending, we opened the box to discover the colorful mix she had chosen. The flaky brown and tan biscuits were the first plate we tried with our homemade strawberry jam and cream cheese. I tasted mine plain at first to get a sense of the composition. The resounding taste of butter in the near bread told me of the quality was on par with any I had enjoyed before. Biscuits are not difficult to make, but doing so consistently is important. Then we tasted the dark brown gingerbread pigs, known as "puerquitos", which were gloriously fresh with a dusting of confectionery sugar. I was impressed again and the subtle taste of piloncillo found its way into every taste. While it's mildly unfair to review a place based solely on its takeout, El Fenix made a very good impression on me, and I look forward to visiting in the near future.

Empanadas stuffed with cream cheese and pineapple! That's all I have to say! So even though the…read morelocation isn't in the middle of McAllen, it gets pretty full especially when there's a cold front lol Compared to other bakeries, I noticed the bread lasts longer which means even after you buy it, the bread remains soft after a couple of days. This is a mom and pops bakery so don't expect to see something luxurious. Conchas are 3 for $.99 and empanadas are 5 for $1 which is pretty beso despite that the bread is really good. You can also find Mexican sodas in a bottle, milk, cheese, and barbacoa.

Service was quick and easy; ambiance was quiet and unique. Food was amazing!! we met the owner…read moreherself during the visit she gave us a rundown on her sweets and which she recommends. The Lemon Bar was my personal favorite! the newest daily treat was a Strawberry Cinnamon roll which was perfection. Quality is everything, the amount she serves and priced fairly for how exceptional everything was. 10/10 recommend the place!

I had the pleasure of trying some of CC's desserts at Loveletter coffee and they were so delicious…read moreI just had to stop by their bakery and see what else I could try. The owner was so sweet and helpful! She was so patient with me as I was deciding what to try! The space is small but they had everything neatly on display. I have to say, I'm a little surprised at some of these reviews because every item I purchased was delicious! I tried their strawberry cupcake and the cake was moist and flavorful! The frosting was a little too sweet but the tartness of the jelly filling balanced everything out. I tried their lavender and cookies and cream macarons and they were so good! I liked that the lavender had a tart filling in the center. I got a cosmic brownie for my brother to try and he said it was amazing! I also got a danish which was pretty good and I just had to get a lemon bar and one of the blueberry pie bars because they are the best! This is my new go to place for baked goods! Reasonably priced compared to other newer bakeries popping up!

Found this gem in the middle of nowhere. Stopped by for something sweet and I was really…read moresatisfied. This is a business we had heard of in Reynosa and they have now moved their bakery to the U.S. The bread is sold by the pound. It's around $5 and change for the pound. Now, be careful...it adds up quickly. Their main attraction is their "conchas." They are baked fresh all day and both times we've visited, they are nice and warm. They go fast so hurry... The place is very nice. Most bakeries we visit are old, dirty, run down, outdated, etc. But not this one. Loved the charm and decor which makes the visit more appealing. Last but not least, their taste is great! That's the main reason why we came back for a second time. The taste makes up for the above normal prices. Give them a try when you're in the San Juan area. I think you'll love Paris Bakery.

El mejor pan que he probado! It is delicious! Specially this one. Friendly staff, clean place,…read moretasty Mexican style bread. Their recipe is unique, mix of Mexican and European recipes. I don't want to finish it.

The Mexican sweet bread was amazing. So soft and delicious. It will be the only place I buy Mexican…read moresweet bread.

Went during a quiet work week, service was quick. Ambiance was quiet and decorated super cute. Very…read moremuch true to the culture but also with holiday vibes. Super great taste for the concha's, very close to Lara's Bakery in Harlingen. Probably would vote them the next best concha's here at this location. The art work outside is lovely, artist is recognized in picture below. hours are posted. I got the Mazapan concha and Payaso as well. Both so good. Should've gone for cookies and cream though!

Freshest concha I've ever eaten. And they have an amazing selection of conchas with some creative…read moreflavors and decorations. They even serve donuts, croissant and marranitos/puerquitos. The girl at the counter was nice and patient while inoggled over the pastries haha. Beyond pastries they serve a variety of quesadillas and Chilaquiles for something more hearty. We got the huevos Chilaquiles and it was so tasty. Food came out fast and looked fresh. The black beans were creamy and not too salty, the salsa thick and flavorful, the egg cooked perfectly , and the chips crunchy and soft depending on their smothered status. The coffee tastes good too and they offer fresh milk to add to it. The space is super cute and beautifully decorated. Lots of seating and nice music played overhead. They have live saxophone music every Friday. Such a cool and lovely and delicious place.

Came here recently with family to try the tortas. The service was quick. The ambiance was quiet. I…read moreenjoyed that they have so many different types of tortas. I tried the Barda torta, which was good but had too much ham. The choripan torta had too much of the meat. The chorizo tasted more like sausage. Overall would come back here to try different items.

I was pleased to arrive at Las Tortas for the "Barda" combo, which included a fresh side salad…read moretopped with light cilantro/cheese dressing. As it was my first visit, I suggested my friends order for me so I could soak in the moment. As we were all served the same thing, the cute side salad arrived first with the mandarin orange inside it. Topped with a light cilantro dressing, it first appeared to me as prepared with a high art salad style I had been drilled with in culinary school. I blinked for a moment. Okay, maybe not...but I thought to order the large one next time because it was delicious and I could have eaten 5 servings alone... When the torta arrived looking like a little pink ghost, I laughed at the presentation of the deli ham covering the bread, but it was very good in the context of of the plate. I moved slowly through it between sips of the cold, tangy Jamaica tea until everything was done. I was impressed. For a quick lunch/break stop, I am looking forward to putting this one on my map of McAllen, Texas, and returning often to try other menu listings. My note for the readers is to beware of the salsa verde: it was very hot and most gringos like me might mistake it for a mild salsa...