El Mejor Pan de Tecate is a wonderful bakery to visit. As soon as you arrive, you'll notice the…read moresecurity guard at the entrance, and the moment the door opens, you're welcomed by the amazing aroma of freshly baked breads and pastries. I was hoping to purchase sourdough bread, but unfortunately, it is only available by pre-order. When I mentioned to one of the bakers that I am diabetic and unable to eat regular bread, I was pleasantly surprised to learn that they offer pastries made with almond flour, coconut flour, and monk fruit sweetener. I truly appreciate businesses that consider customers with dietary restrictions. This bakery is a great option for people who are diabetic, watching their carbohydrate intake, or looking for alternatives to traditional flour-based pastries. The bakery itself was clean, inviting, and well maintained. The staff were helpful and informative, making the experience even more enjoyable. I would definitely recommend El Mejor Pan de Tecate, especially for anyone looking for delicious baked goods with healthier options available.

ABSOLUTELY AMAZING and a must visit! We happened upon this bakery on our way back to the Tecate…read moreboarder (12 min walk to the boarder). So glad we found it! The moment you walk in, you catch all of the yummy aromas of the bakery. You grab a tray and tongs and get to browse and choose all kinds of beautiful Mexican baked goods. The cashier was nice and efficient. All of the baked goods were the best that I've had! I cannot wait to come back!

So glad I got to be there for their final day on Monday, August 31, 2026. I haven't known the…read moreowners for very long, but after all the times I had the chance to enjoy their amazing pastries, sandwiches, and sourdough bread, I was more than impressed, and definitely well fed! Also complained when I drove 45 minutes uphill both ways to have nothing left to buy. LOL We also shared plenty of good laughs, especially when I told them I was allergic to water, salt, and oxygen. Somehow, they still managed to find something I could eat. I was lucky enough to buy their very last loaf of sourdough bread, and yes... it is now safely tucked away in my freezer. I'm trying to savor it one slice at a time and make it last as long as possible! It's sad to see such a special place close. I truly hope whomever takes over the business is able to carry on the wonderful tradition, quality, and warmth that made this place so memorable. Wishing the owners nothing but the best in whatever comes next. Thank you for the great food, the laughs, and the awesome memories.

We have been here 2 times, and will never be back…read more Beware of the Owner who will likely also be your server. Here is why: On our first visit, the prices for drinks were high to begin with, but when we asked for an iced latte upgraded to half and half (Breve), we were told it would be extra. Shame on us for not asking how much. A 24 ounce latte with regular milk was $6.95. The upgrade to Breve was an extra $4.00!!! For a grand total of $11.80 with a flavor shot!!! And the drink was of very average quality. More recently we got a scone that was EXTREMELY DRY. When it was brought back, the owner first said "You realize this is a scone, right? As a 30 year baker, that was insulting. Then she squeezed it and said she wanted us to try "the middle". Again, insulting. When I politely declined and said I'd like to get something else, she was very hesitant, and said she was afraid we would be unhappy with another selection, and preferred to give a refund. Insulting a third time. We think the owner might consider a more customer-centric approach, but that's just us.

The best chicken pot pie and cinnamon rolls. We would drive from the city part of San Diego for…read morethem. And the staff are incredibly warm and friendly.

FANTASTIC PIES!! We stayed at the Inn across the street for a visit and picked up a slice of…read morepumpkin pie to eat and a whole cherry apple pie to take home. The pumpkin pie was lovely-- not too sweet, flavorful, smooth even custard. Pumpkin is not my fav, but I would get that again. The whole pie made it home and we had a slice after dinner. It was not too sweet; in fact, the cherries were beautifully tart which contrasted well with the natural sweetness of the apples. The crumb topping was crunchy without feeling too buttery or too sugary-- easily the best crumb topping I've ever had. The bottom crust blended well into the pie, so it didn't feel like an extra layer but was sturdy enough to serve the slice onto a plate. I am honestly so sad that I did not get five more whole pies to freeze for later.

Best place where to get your bread and Mexican desserts. Fresh, made daily, and with a great…read moreselection of sweets and cookies. Unfortunately they have only two types of bread, bolillo and another... the long queue is annoying sometimes as the pressure to buy and go as they serve only 4 customers at time. They take both, cash and CC with a convenient rate in USD. Is a corner, so no bathroom, no tables, nothing, but the cakes and biscuits resist for days and their cream and pineapple fillings are much better than others in the area.

Friendly faces and delicious pastries. Large variety of pan dulce despite the tiny shop, and…read morethey've been in business over 60 years!

La Concha Bakery is one of my all time favorite panaderia's. Located in the heart of Chula Vista,…read moreit is a family-owned bakery that specializes in traditional pan dulce (Mexican sweet bread), and custom cakes! Known for their fresh, daily-baked pastries, it features a self-service (tray-and-tongs) experience in a clean, welcoming environment! The staff are friendly and knowledgeable. Always making great recommendations for their customers! Parking can be a bit tricky with very few spaces available. Pricing is somewhat higher than it used to be, but then again so is everything else (like gas, lol). They have a great selection of conchas, polvorones, fresh bolillos, empanadas (chicken, beef, jalapeño cream cheese), and custom cakes! Typically, I get the empanadas de piña 10/10! They're so freaking delicious! They feature a golden, buttery, and flaky crust that shatters perfectly when bitten. Inside, they're filled with a rich, jammy pineapple filling that balances bright, tropical sweetness with a sharp, fruity tartness! Highly recommended!

I came in for the first time during Día de los Muertos and honestly the experience was a mix of…read morehighs and lows. The moment you walk through the door, the smell of fresh baked pan hits you and it is everything. The selection of pan dulce and bolillos had me feeling like I was back in Mexico City. So many options, beautifully displayed. That part alone almost made the trip worth it. But the customer service... yeah, I'm not the only one who noticed. I asked the lady at the register in Spanish if there was any chocolate pan de muerto and she completely ignored me. Like, didn't even look up. Just called someone from the back in Spanish, which, mija, I understood every word. The girl who came to help me was a little better but not much. She told me the chocolate pan de muerto was sold out, which fine, I get it, it was a holiday. But that's literally all you had to say. No smile, no "sorry we're out," nothing. Just took my money and that was that. The panadería itself deserves five stars. The staff needs some work. I'll probably go back for the pan because it really is that good, but I'm keeping my expectations low on the service side.

So I'm guilty of not making the trek into Ramona for the full experience, but I snagged one of…read moretheir blueberry pies for Christmas when I saw them sitting at Frazier Farms! They were sitting right next to the Julian pies and it kinda looked like a fight, like a battle of the mountain bakeries kind of fight. Needless to say, I grabbed both because everyone immediately glorifies the Julian pie so by including the Ramona pie, my objective was to introduce some low risk novelty for my Christmas get-together. I didn't have high hopes for Ramona's blueberry because I was suspicious of the huge bready looking crust roll in combination with the sticker on the front boasting "no seed oils". I'm not fluent in baking alchemy. I was raised on Costco pie (bleh). So, I thought this was going to be dry and overly sweet but much to my whole family's surprise, Ramona was the winner! My takeaway: Do not discriminate the chubby crust roll! Take it from me because I'm a savage that eats a pie right out of the fridge. The crust is like a shortbread cookie. It's almost on the Italian pastry spectrum. Very delicious. Very coffee friendly. The blueberry filling was also perfectly balanced. It wasn't too sweet and even with the crumble topping, I felt like I could eat it with yogurt in the morning and trick myself into calling it a wholesome breakfast. Now, I'm going to say this with a huge shield up... but it knocked the Julian apple pie way off the shelf for me.

Patrick gave us outstanding customer service!! The coffee was perfect and the SOURDOUGH PIZZA OMG!!…read moreComing back for more now that we moved here from Hawaii!!!

Purchased a couple pieces of pan dulce in the morning right off the oven. The conchas were so soft…read moreand delicious. The empanadas were also very good.

I am no panaderia expert but the goodies here were mostly delicious. They do not speak a lick of…read moreenglish so that was a challenge. Both times I went there was luckily some customer who was bi-lingual who would tell me what things were. I like the custard filled horns. There were some cookies with powdered sugar and chocolate chips on white cookies that were really good. I did not like the bear claw looking thing it maybe had tamarind paste inside and was stale. They had donuts too and they were not that great either but maybe that is how they like them in Mexico? I also had a snowball cookie thing that reminded me of hostess snowballs. I did like them enough to go back and grab a bunch for my coworkers on the way out. It was super cheap too. My box of goodies was about $4 american.

Pastries are delicious and baked in house. Try the empanadas, or the beso cookies, or the cinnamon…read morebun or the apple strudel or sample them all. All underrated and good until the last morsel. The coffee is so tasty HOT LIKE I LOVE MY COFFEE! The hotter the better for me. Custom orders are welcome. I order was complicated and it was a hit. SERIOUS SERVICE IS TOP NOTCH, young hardworking staff who is awfully respectful. Tip them nice! The location is a hidden gem, the outside is deceiving and the interior is clean and welcoming. The bathrooms are clean and comfortable and the back yard is clean, cute and inviting. Dine in or to go! A must do. we will return.

Best coffee shop hands down in Tecate Baja California. Real coffee from natural coffee beans local…read moreand from well known suppliers. They are the real deal. The place itself has a really cozy and good vibe to it. Clean place with a relaxed vibe. The service was good and friendly. They also have a drive thru if your in a hurry. Cash only. Recommend 100%.