I've wanted to visit this friendly little bakery near downtown Plano since it was located in *in* downtown Plano. Finally this week I made a stop on my way home. Trays and tongs are located near the cash register - grab them, then self serve from cases of baked pastries, sweets and breads. I selected several different things so I could try a variety. Overall, we decided that the sweets weren't super sweet (not a good or bad thing, just the way it is), but everything was well made. We bought 5 items that were huge and spent just $7. Great value!! read more

La Popular Panaderia - Bakeries Near Me - Plano, Texas

The besssttt panaderia hands down! The pan dulce is delicious! The carnitas are delicious! The tamales are delicious! The cakes.. YUUUMM!

Tamales used to be the best, not anymore, now they are unflavored and look like toy Tamales, super small . Antes eran los mejores, ya parecen de juguete y sin sabor read more

Bought some pan dulce, menudo, and barbacoa Sunday morning. The pan dulce was good but the "barbacoa" was terrible. First of all it was not barbacoa; it was shredded beef meat instead with a bland taste. We threw most of it away. The menudo was ok but did not have any hominy in it! We're used to having hominy in it. We're from San Antonio and we've had a hard time finding good Tex Mex food here in Plano and we thought we'd get some good barbacoa and menudo here. I doubt we'll go back. read more

What a great neighborhood gem! We came in for tamales--a dozen of pork and another of chicken--but couldn't leave without taking some freshly baked Mexican sweet bread, such as Conchas and guava empanadas. The service was excellent. Even though the place was crowded, the staff helped the line move quickly. We will be coming back to try the rest of the sweet bread! read more

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Their breads are some of the best I've had around! A friend brought these to work and I had been thinking about them ever since. It's a small shop with cases full of amazing looking pastries, you walk in and grab a tray and tongs and get to work. I got the concha's, pigs, and empanadas with cheese and apple. All the breads are soft and flavorful and everything is priced very reasonably. I got half a dozen tamales as well and the red pork was fantastic. Overall a great place to get quick treats. read more

I stopped by the nearest Panaderia while I visited my sister in Allen, TX. They had a big selection of pan. A very helpful gentleman asked me if I needed any help & I requested tamales. He offered a taste test so I took him up on the offer. I was thinking he'd bring me cut up portions of tamales. Nope! He brought me a whole tamal and they were so good! I had to buy a dozen from that point. Chicken, queso con Rajas & pork. I also purchased sweet empanadas & conchas. All were tasty. Will definitely stop by again when I'm in the area. read more

Conchas are fluffy and airy. Super soft and tasted great! I had a sema the next day with coffee and it was still very soft. Had a couple of filled pastries and were super tasty. We were offered some champurrado and a taste of tres leches cake while we decided on the bread. Service is fast and friendly. I didn't get a chance to try the carnitas and menudo (only on weekends) but will do so soon. read more

I can only review the 2 breads I got.. the elephant ears and conchas. Hands down the best conchas I've had. They are so light and airy and the cracklin topping is so crunchy and it adds the right level of sweetness. The elephant ear was buttery, cinnamony sugary, crispy and flaky. I wasn't mad at all for driving 30 minutes to get it. They have a wide array of desserts and cakes.. so many options! read more

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If you have a hankering for empanadas, this place will not disappoint! I've been on an empanada kick lately and found this place after doing a Yelp search and was pleasantly surprised to see the huge selection of different flavors available - including coconut, peach, apple, pumpkin, sweet potato, pineapple, and many other flavors. The first time I came it, it was a good experience. The owner of the bakery came out and handed the 3 customers who were in the store, a fresh baked, still warm, almond cookie that was delicious! The second time, I came after 5:00 and there were only two girls working in the back and three customers waiting at the counter and it seemed like we waited forever for someone to finally come out and take care of the customers. The first girl brought out a cake to someone who was already waiting there and then disappeared. I finally had to stick my head back in the kitchen and ask if someone could ring me up! I waited at least 30 minutes from the time I walked in. It's a bit pricey compared to what I paid recently in San Antonio for empanadas but I'll still give them another try. read more

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Por favor chequen sus recibos porque siempre cobran más piezas de las que uno compra. Ya me ya pasado 2 veces después que empecé a checar mis recibos. Please check your receipts because they always charge more parts than you buy. It's already happened to me 2 times after I started checking my receipts. read more

I used to love the tamales but the last time I got them - they Were full of seeds and chili skins. Eww. Please go back to the way you used to make them. read more

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We bought a cake from here yesterday after a recommendation from our friend for another friend's anniversary, and it was beautiful... the cake was completely soured and rotten on the inside! I guess the icing covered up the scent at first, but after we cut into it, the smell was awful! Thankfully, they reimbursed me the whole cost of the cake! I will say they had an amazing variety of baked goods - made me wish I wasn't gluten free! However, after our experience, I'm not sure if this is a place I'd give another try. read more

La Popular Panaderia - Bakeries Near Me - Plano, Texas

Sweet pan has too much flour and has no taste. Pan dulce tiene mucha harina y no save a nada no tiene sabor. Each piece of sweet bread has it's set price individual. It was out 1st time stopping here for sweet bread and will be our last. Not happy with the sweet bread. Would rather drive to Panaderia La Reyna Imperial or Panaderia Guatelmalteca La Unica. read more

La Popular Panaderia - Bakeries Near Me - Plano, Texas

We're from southern California so we're used to panaderías at every corner. We've been trying to find one that meets those standards and this is the one for us! Customer service is amazing, they offered little samples of their drinks while we were picking our bread. Both samples were great by the way. There is a wide selection of bread along with slices of cake and donuts. The bread I picked was so dang soft and sweet, I was looking forward to going again the whole week (we plan to go every Sunday now). It made us feel at home, and so now we don't plan on going anywhere else! read more

Este 5 de Enero compré una Rosca de Reyes con crema pastelera que costó $45.00 dls. Resultón la peor rosca de mi vida, sólo muy dulce sin sabor! Es una pena que por hechar volumen bajen la calidad! En casa se tiro casi toda y a nadie le gust, ni a los niño! Deberían ser más exigentes en el control de calidad! Quiero mi dinero de regres! read more

I came here for tres leches. I loved it! I'm on a quest to eat all the tres leches and this place serves one of the best ones in Plano. The cake is soaked but not soggy and still retains a great form and texture. Also I loved how they used minimal icing, which is a preference of mine when it comes to tres leches. I also saw they do cinnamon rolls in tres leches form! I got that as well. I wasn't too much of a fan because it had raisins, haha. The staff working here are so sweet, they gave me free bread to try! It looks like a lot of people come here for tamales, so I hope to get that soon with a tres leches of course. The location is a bit hidden, but it is on the corner of K and Park, next the Whataburger. Enjoy! read more

Walked into the location being greeted immediately with a smile. The staff was very helpful and the selection of baking items was breathtaking. read more

Been here about three times now and the sweet bread, empanadas and cookies have all been great and prices fair. The staff is also friendly and helpful although you better know some Spanish because not much English spoken here. I asked about this one dread I had never seen he told me what it was but I did not understand and he offered me one to try how can you beat that. You like Mexican bakeries I really recommend this place. read more

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Went for the tamales, which were by the way delish! Bought a dozen chicken and a dozen strawberry tamales. Sooo good! Also tried the sweet bread, bomb! And finished my order with a cup of champurrado! Will definitely be back! read more

I was a frequent customer until today. I called and asked for 2/dozen chicken tamales and they said come over we have them. 15 minutes later I arrive and they told me they dont have any left. I said I just called and asked, they were like oh well. They lost my business. Muy mal experienca, no vuelvo a comparar. De verdad no importan si compras con ellos o no. read more

One of the biggest things I miss from Cali is the Mexican bread. This place is the closest thing to it, will definitely be going back for more. read more

Had the chicken tamales and pumpkin empanadas. Both were off the chain. Service was awesome too! She gave me several samples...despite my poor attempts at Spanish. read more

I would give this place 10 stars if I could. I stopped by while visiting family and the bread was delicious freshly baked. If you miss Mexican sweet bread this will bring back memories. I had conchas, pineapple empanadas and cochinitos. read more

Freshest and most delicious sweet bread in the DFW area. They have a huge variety, my all time favorite is the "concha".

We come here very often to get sweet bread. Friendly staff no matter what time of the day we go

I loveeeeeeeee this place. We pick up our conchas and churros to have with some coffee on Sunday mornings. They have the tastiest bread!

I love this place! Me and my little family come here regularly for very affordable and fresh baked goods. The conchas, cakes, atole, cookies... All delicious! And the people who work here are always so helpful and polite! read more

Prices are great but unfortunately the products purchased were on the dry side. They are tucked away in a corner and hard to find. I will still support this small business when in the area. read more

Delicious bread!!! Always so fresh. I have had their tamales, champurado, and flan. Haven't been disappointed by anything I have tried here before. Really nice staff, delicious pastries. read more

Zero stars,but I'm eating it because I have too, this place is horrible honestly I went with my parents and my brother last time and it's not good at all, the rice isn't good, the tacos don't have flavors, I asked for "camarones a la diabla" cause I thought they were gonna be good, but no they only give you 6 shrimp, rice, beans, and lettuce but ONLY 6 shrimp, they weren't even good, they tasted HORRIBLE. I do not recommend eating here, is just a waste of money. read more