"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.

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!

Every time we visit the Valley, stopping by this bakery is an absolute must--it's a tradition we…read morelook forward to every time. The bread is always fresh, delicious, and full of flavor, and the prices are incredibly reasonable. This place truly feels like a little piece of home for my husband, and we can't imagine a trip to the Valley without it!

They had so much to choose from and it was all fresh. The conchas were amazing and had several…read moreflavors to choose from.

I'll never go back to that nasty place... Tons of flies buzzing around in bread cases and we found…read morea cockroach baked into a pastry we purchased.... Girl we purchased from was sweet.. The nasty woman that tended to us when we went back next day was extremely rude and offered no apologies....... And forced us to take another piece of bread rather than refund our money.

Was able to get this delicious cupcake at the Resaca Fest! So happy that Reach for The Sky has a…read moretrailer and is able to pop up at events. Next time I'm trying a coffee and the baklovah!

Amazing and delicious pastries, excellent customer service and friendly staff. Excellent place to…read morestop by and be greeted with a smile. This place has a homey environment. Highly recommend it

Closed due to ICE raid. Now where am I going to get my…read moreMexican baked goods? The only place I've found that had baked goods as tasty as these was down in old Mexico. Leave them alone, ICE! How else we gonna get cheap conchas, coyotas, and even cochitos if we don't have cheap illegal workers?

First time back since their legal issues and noticed their prices are so much higher.. I ordered…read moreabout 8-10 pieces of pan dulce and was charged 14.00..the bread also seems much smaller. did not seem right so I confirmed it with the cashier .. I guess we have to pay all their legal bills..

Gloria's cakes were so kind and open to making me an interpretative cake for my son's birthday. She…read morewas on time and didn't over charge me. My son and family loved the cupcakes and cake!!! Thank you . Will be going here for his next birthday cake as well. I added the happy birthday banner because both Gloria's and I forgot to mention if I wanted happy birthday on the cake but it's ok. :)!! Also her shop is very clean and customer service is very good. They always answer the phone as well.

Great service it's so very clean and organized.And the cake fresh and so Delicious.I ordered a cake…read moreand got the same day.

Love that I live right around the corner, amazing food. The service is great. Always feel the…read moreambiance of my hometown in Mexico.

Staff is always friendly and the tamales are always delicious! This place smells amazing when you…read morefirst walk in. Like a sweet retreat.

Update: The place isn't what it used to be. Different owners or different baker. I should have…read morewritten this update a few years back when I first notice the change but never got around to it. Sorry for that. Pastries are just average at best now. Our new favorite Mexican bakeries are now located in San Benito and Rio Hondo. Too bad. Have to drive out of town to get our favorites.

I would give it 0 stars if I could, I recently ordered a cake for a baby shower, cost me 200$ so I…read moreexpected a decent cake, I have had box cakes better than this one, not only was it dry and hard, they gave us the wrong flavor and I asked for fresh strawberry filling and I received what tasted like jarred jam, save your money and go somewhere else.

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.