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!

This is a small local place that can be difficult to find as there are other businesses in the same…read morebuilding. They are a bit laid back and you should think of it as a self-serve operation more than a restaurant. Go in and get what you want. Most of what we purchased was good but we went in later in the day and some of the food was showing its age. Selections are better in the mornings. Everything could use a bit more flavor which may be due to the quality of ingredients you can find locally.

First off, we really loved the atmosphere of the bakery. The staff was extremely warm, friendly and…read morehelpful. Although they were out of donuts, we ordered more for the next day and picked out even more. All the donuts and pastries were wicked awesome delicious. We recommend this wonderful bakery to everyone visiting Port Isabel or South Padre Island.

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.

I have been eating their bread since I was a little girl. I remember them always being stocked up…read morewith variety. Lately, when I go, it's either they've run out or are low. Conchas are perfectly soft when warm, if you're lucky to arrive when they just came out! The young servers do need to improve their customer service. Don't expect any coffee or sit down. It's a grab and go type of establishment.

La Especial Bakery es de esos lugares que se sienten desde que entras. Este pan está delicioso como…read moreno se dan una idea. Súper suavecitos y con un sabor que me recuerda al pan de telera que uno compra en México. Cada mordida sabe a casa y a tradición bien hecha. Siempre que vengo al valle paso por aquí. Vale la pena llegar tempranito porque el pan sale calientito y se acaba rápido. Eso ya dice todo. La familia que atiende es muy linda y se nota que le ponen corazón a su negocio y a la comunidad. Es una panadería que realmente es parte del alma del barrio. Me encanta llegar y comprar pan para llevar. Las conchas son lo mejor sin duda. Pero mi consejo es probar poquito de todo. Las empanadas están bien ricas y las galletitas también. Todo tiene ese sabor auténtico que no se imita. Este lugar sabe a puro México. Es tradición es cariño y es comunidad en cada bolsa de pan. Si pasan por el valle no se lo pierdan.

Sunrise Bakery was great they had so many pastries to choose from it was difficult to pick…read moresomething! We went with a croissant to share, my hubs got a brown sugar iced latte & I went with a caramel iced latte. If you are looking for a nice spot to grab a treat & some coffee check them out!

3.5 stars, edging to 4…read more I always like to stop at bakeries and try new things when I travel, and this is probably one of the better bakeries you're going to find on South Padre Island. You can watch the bakers making the pastries and breads fresh through the glass window behind the counter, and everything we had was fresh, artisan, handmade, and tasty. Day-old banana bread -- very good, even a day old. Chocolate croissant -- not a ton of chocolate, more of your traditional size with just a little inside. Strawberry cream Danish -- very tasty and fresh. Cream puff -- super moist, with perfectly tender dough. Really good bite. Cinnamon roll -- very large, so don't underestimate the size. One note: the cream/icing on top was just too much -- too sweet and too heavy-handed. It would've been better served on the side to dip into, because the parts where we took off the cream off were really good. (We microwaved it for a minute once we got home.) Coffees -- a couple of solid coffees, nothing too crazy. One thing to flag: for five or six pastries and a couple of coffees, it ran us around $50. Pro tip: This isn't somewhere I'd take the kids. It's more of a spot for someone who wants a really good baked good and a coffee -- and be ready for the prices to add up faster than you'd think. Would recommend, and would return.

Open or Closed. We were here later in the day but it sure…read moredidn't looked occupied. Sigh.

Awesome Mexican sweet bread! You won't often see the bread on the shelves as they're busy baking…read moreit, but ask for what you'd like at the counter. Definitely check out the Molletes (sp?)!

Absolutely loved the food and our server! Our server was so kind and really made the overall…read moreexperience a 9/10. The only downside was that the ladies seating us could have been a little friendlier, but honestly, the food completely outshined that part of the experience. Yummies Bistro has the most amazing lemon poppy seed pancakes and one of the tastiest breakfast tacos I've ever had. The taco was HUGE, flavorful, and honestly all you need by itself!

My girlfriend and I stopped for brunch and thought it was just good overall. We were seated…read moreoutside, which made for a nice atmosphere in the morning. The hostess staff were incredible and very welcoming. However, our server was a bit inattentive throughout the meal. Refills, to-go boxes, and the check all took a while longer than expected. For food, we ordered the Café Borgía, Chilaquiles with egg and chicken, the Matagorda Omelet with spinach, and the Lemon Poppyseed Pancakes with strawberries and blueberries. Everything was decent, but nothing really stood out to us. The pancakes were pretty dense, and while you could definitely taste the poppyseed, we didn't get much lemon flavor from them. Overall, not a bad breakfast spot, but it didn't quite live up to some of the other meals we had during the trip.

Great variety or Mexican pastries and bread. Also they have seasonal items like pan de muerto. We…read moregot a couple of each one of the cookies and we LOVED them, better than any commercial stores. It is self service. This is a hole in the wall bakery and you go for the dough!

With a major hankering for Pan Dulce during my month long rotation in Harlingen, I ventured to this…read morelittle hole-in-the-wall one day because Nelda's Bakery was closed....and I'm glad I did. Everything was baked fresh and the pan dulce was great. They had a wide array of baked goods from pan dulce to cookies to donuts to apple fritters. Even better - the place was a whole lot cheaper than Nelda's!

"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.