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    El Rafa Bakery

    4.2 (11 reviews)
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    Open 5:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    3 years ago

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    3 years ago

    Very welcoming place to get baked goods, and the gentleman that provided us service was very kind.

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    8 years ago

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    6 years ago

    They have the best tamales! The older gentleman working here is friendly. Will definitely go back for more sweet bread and tamales.

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    13 years ago

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    11 years ago

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    8 years ago

    No impress with sweet bread... was not fresh....tamales had too much cumin for my taste....will not recommend this place.

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    7 years ago

    Love the Barbacoa. Great weekend food. The Conchas sweet bread is one of my favorites. They have sodas from Mexico. :D yum

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    The menudo was just as good if not better than homemade from New Mexico like I grew up with.

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    Somethin' Sweet

    Somethin' Sweet

    4.0
    (58 reviews)
    3.3 mi
    $$

    Love this little shop. The workers are always friendly and you can definitely tell the cupcakes are…read morehome made. So good! Its hard to stay away from there. Its too convenient to home and my job. lol.

    First visit, wasn't sure what to expect. The "Sweet" was obvious when we walked in - lots of…read morevarieties of cupcakes, some familiar, some new. I picked the Italian Cream, and OH MY GOOOODDDDDNESSS, this might have been one of the best cupcakes I have every had (and I have had way too many cupcakes in my lifetime). But, I was surprised to see they have more than these sweet treats. That should have been obvious because of all the savory smells when I walked in (although a little confusing in a cupcake shop). They offer chicken salad, both as a sandwich or in a small container. But there is so much more than that. They offer grab & go meals that I believe change daily; some examples that we saw on the board that day - bacon fried cabbage with sausage, creamy chicken Alfredo tortellini soup, poblano southwest pimiento cheese, Chicken and Dumplings, Homemade Chicken Spaghetti, and several other options. There are also keto options available. Tried both the original and the Harvest Chicken Salad. The Harvest mix was excellent, will get it again. But the original was meh for me, I just didn't enjoy it. So my hint is, ask if you can sample it before you buy one of the chicken salads so you can find the ones that are best for you. And, do NOT leave without a cupcake - you will thank me later.

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    Sweet Galeanna

    Sweet Galeanna

    2.7
    (72 reviews)
    7.0 mi
    $$$

    I'm giving Sweet G Bakery 3 stars because while my experiences over the years have become…read moreincreasingly inconsistent, I truly believe these are fixable issues if they choose to address them. The bakery is consistently beautifully decorated. The floral arrangements and thoughtfully designed backgrounds make it a lovely space and perfect for social media photos. It's inviting, charming, and clearly curated with care. Service is hit or miss. Sometimes I'm greeted warmly and helped right away. Other times the experience feels rushed and unwelcoming. Calling in orders has always been challenging. I often have to make repeated calls before someone answers, and outreach through social media is inconsistent. Since this bakery isn't close to me, it's frustrating that I have had to walk in just to place an order on a few occasions. The empanadas de canela are my favorite item and remain a highlight. At a little over $8 for a half dozen, they're delicious and a reliable option. Unfortunately, the cakes have declined in quality over the past few years. They have become noticeably drier than they used to be. The most recent cake I purchased received feedback that it tasted "almost like a dry tres leches cake," which was disappointing. Their rosca de reyes is one of the main reasons I continue to support this bakery; it is truly unique. However, ordering it is unnecessarily difficult every year. While I understand it's a busy seasonal item, after so many years I would expect a better system such as online ordering or dedicated phone support. Sadly, this year's rosca was also dry and not nearly as good as in previous years. I appreciate Sweet G as a small business and genuinely want to continue supporting them. However, rising prices combined with declining quality and inconsistent service make it harder to justify doing so. Sweet G was a 4+ star bakery not long ago. I hope they take an honest look at where improvements are needed so they can get back to that level.

    We made it to this bakery searching for a good carrot cake. The cake we got was delicious! Service…read morewas very good and helpful. The bakery looked nice and clean. There is no sitting inside or out, so it's just for purchasing. I really enjoyed my carrot cake!

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    They couldn't even fixed the cake, disappointed.

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    They couldn't even fixed the cake, disappointed.

    El Rafa Bakery - bakeries - Updated June 2026

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