The ice cream was super yummy and the service was great. The flavors were so unique! Love…read moresupporting local businesses.

Ice cream was good but menu doesn't show the extra charge of each item. Basically a banana split is…read more$8.50 but if you change a flavor it's an additional .75 for each scoop and toppings are additional and prices isn't listed. So basically you can pay over $14 for a banana split!! I asked for a waffle cone I got one with chocolate and one plain although I asked for chocolate dipped with sprinkles. We spent $40 which it should have been $25 but with all the extras it went up. MENU NEEDS TO SHOW ADDITIONAL PRICES AND SPECIFIC.

I love pan dulce and this was the best! From the conchas, to the cuernos, they all reminded me of…read morethe bakery I knew growing up. Great customer service from Cynthia who was so helpful!

Delicious bread and always to some to Corpus for my brother n sister's family! They use to make…read morewedding cakes back in the day!

"La Especial Bakery" is a local bakery with a long history in this small town of San Benito, TX…read more Several generations have grown up on the Mexican sweet pastries and passed on the traditions to new generations. Walking through the doors is nostalgic invoking your own walk through history. If you've never been you won't be disappointed and begin your own experiences. Grab a box with one of everything and you still will have plenty more to sample. Ive traveled through many states and places specializing in this sweet pastries but never find anything as delicious. The staff is very friendly eager to help and always smiling. Even the owner will be there in the front lines assisting. Like the olden days. You can even get a cup of coffee and talk story. They also have a few grocery items in case you need to grab milk, eggs and a soda. The ambiance is just down home. Maybe I'll see you there grabbing your favorite piece of "pan dulce". Yes, they are "Special".

Came here the other day to pick up some pan dulces. Small town vibe--of course, you're in The…read moreValley! But very warm and welcoming spot. Small, but busy. They have quite a selection of freshly made items. I would suggest getting there early if you are looking for something specific as they did have several empty trays. Everything we ordered was delicious as usual. I did not see or get to try any barbacoa or tamales, but maybe next time. This place has a history and is an important part of San Benito. If you're ever in the area, put it on your list of places to visit.

The mini cheesecakes are so good!!! every piece of bread is fresh and full of flavor…read more This is my new fav spot for some sweet Mexican bread.

I highly recommend Stephanies Cheesecakes and I pray this establishment is still in business the…read morenext time we go to Padre Island! The mixed berry cheesecake was amazing! My bestie had the cheesecake brownie bites and there wasn't a morsel left. Her daughter, granddaughter, and her friend were loving theirs too!. We ordered the strawberry cheesecake and the turtle cheesecake and they did not disappoint.

Loved my cheesecake and the customer service!! The kind employee was ready with a selection of…read moreflavors on display and eagerly packed up our order. The dessert tasted fresh and homemade.

excellent customer service and a wide variety of "treats!"…read more It sits right at the edge of the Light house square so after a few hours of shopping One can get a scoop and sit outside or take it with you. I highly recommend this unique little shop.

Delicious, friendly staff, wonderful ambiance to enjoy some ice cream right down on the pier. This…read moreplace serves Blue Bell ice cream, wonderful flavor combinations, toppings for the young and young at heart. We couldn't be happier and will make this our next stop while we're in the area.

Three stars only service ok quick food not anything different just a simple.We ordered crescent…read morechicken salad.No crescent wheat bread and chips No napkins soda in a can glass of ice.Also ordered a banana split a Sunday no nuts and the pineapple topping was old and sower wiped cream one cherry.dull if looking for good food and ice cream go to ice monkey in San Benito ,Tx on business 77.

Classic ice cream parlor. Every city should have a place like this. It's awesome.read more

A pitstop before I go back to San Antonio it was a fast trip less than 24 hours. This is one of my…read morefavorite bakeries in the Rio Grande Valley ...friendly service and you just pick what you want

This bakery has fresh and delicious pastries that make you come back for more. Their donuts are…read moresoft and fluffy and they have real tasty fillings, not some watered down gel like some other places. The barbacoa especial lives up to its name. The meat is moist and tender and you get meat, not meat and grease and things that resemble blubber. You get only meat in the especial and savory meat.