I have passed by this bakery many times while walking to Tire Shop Taqueria and wondered if it was really open that late even though I never saw customers inside. It is open late and it's great!
This bakery has Mexican breads, cakes and cookies. Different conchas, butterflies, cookies. They were out of tres leches when I was there at close.
Pan de Elote - There's a burnt looking circular disc with sesame seeds on top... It's their Mexican cornbread and was my favorite of the items I tried. It's got a glistening hard top and nimble, moist inside that broke apart easily in my mouth. A little sweet, a little buttery, I thought I might need butter on it before I took a bite and realized it was just right without. Heavenly.
Peanut Butter Cookie - The good thing is that these are one $.50 each and they are thick. They are medium hard and don't crumble upon touch like some peanut butter cookies (I prefer them medium or sturdy). The peanut taste could be a little stronger but bang for the buck can't be beat.
Concha - I just got one with coconut and it was good. Not too dense, not dry.
If you are in this area, give La Flor a try. It might be hard to see, but it's on the corner and looks like it has clear meat freezer/shower curtain flaps at the door. Prices here are amazing and the breads are good. I did have a slight language barrier because my Spanish is not good, but picking out pastries I can do no problem! read more