I'll admit up front that I haven't visited this location in person. However, having tasted the AMAZING chocolate tres leches cake that Oscar A. brought for Skylar's going away party, I can wholeheartedly recommend Panaderia Mexico for all your cake needs. Honestly, that cake was like crack...if crack came with strawberries, whipped cream, and a little plastic statue of a man in a Speedo. Classy and delicious! What more can you ask of a cake? Seriously, go buy me a cake here. Please? read more

I've been coming to this Mexican bakery for my entire childhood and adulthood. It has the absolutely best Mexican sweet bread you can ask for and if you're a fan of sweet hot drinks I'd recommended trying their atole de elote. The best that they sell out almost every morning. Please stay open forever thanks ! read more

Worse customer service! Apparently they close at 751pm but their sign says 830pm! Oh well! Looks like I will be getting my bread somewhere else. Thanks Panchita! read more

It was my husbands birthday and he hates cake. Unless it is Tres Leches cake. For some reason I didn't do any research on yelp about finding an authentic Tres Leches, but I knew they made it at Porto's in Burbank. On the day of the celebration, I was supposed to wake up at the crack and head out to Burbank (20 minutes) for the cake. I woke up two hours past my scheduled time and with a 15 minute wait after you drive to Burbank. It would have taken more than an hour to get it done. Honestly, it was a BLESSING IN DISGUISE!!! If I had not been late, I would have never run across this little gem. I yelped. I called and asked if they had a cake big enough for 18-20 on hand. I was a little panicky that they wouldn't have one but they assured me they did. I gave my husband a reasonable cover up story and got out the door. I called again on the way to make sure they took credit and they do! It is in this little strip mall across from a 7/11. When I walked in the door, I was hit with the smell of fresh baked pastries of various varieties. This place immediately trumped Porto's because 1) No wait 2) I would rather go to a family run place over a chain any day. Anyway. The man behind the counter looked at me, head tilted, and said, "Tres Leches, right?" "Yes!" He asked how many people and led me over to a refrigerated case. They had more than one cake ready to go. There were two really girly decorated cakes, one with Transformers (which I was totally tempted to get), and one beautifully decorated with peaches and strawberries. That was the one for me. In a flash he put it in a box and rang me up. I couldn't believe the price for the size of the cake! $30.00 for a delicious cake for 20 people!! It really fed more than 20 people because there was a good amount left over (which I gave to the grateful staff at Lucky Strike Bowling). He then said, "Do you like pastries?" "Who doesn't?" I say. "Chocolate or Vanilla?" he asked. "Vanilla!" "Good choice." said the man and he handed me this yummy sweet bun. SO, not only did this place avert my crisis and immanent panic attack but they gave me breakfast for free!! Needless to say, I will be coming back here again. And not just for cake. read more

My famiky and I have been coming here for over 20 years and it has never changed, their bread is always freah and delicious. Aside from just bread they also sell food, Tortas De Jamon (Mexican Sandwich With Ham), Tamales, Breakfast Burritos and an assortment of Mexican Breakfasts. They have Atole, Avena and also Licuados (Mexican Smoothies) that are to die for. The owners are great, polite, talkative and funny all in one. They take pride in their business and it is great to see that, I will continue coming here for as long as I can to enjoy the great food, sweet breads and all the other items they have for us Yelper's to gaim weight. Lol read more

Had the tamales and cheesecake...cheesecake was yummy! Tamales were mediocre...on the dry side. Some stuck on husk. Still on my quest for great tamales on this part of the valley (I'm from Pacoima and have amazing tamales on that side so I have high expectations!) Employee very polite and nice! read more

I'll make this short and to the point! I LOVE THIS PLACE!!!!!!!!!! Best "Panaderia" I have everrrrrr been to! The pastries are forever fresh! And the cakes.. OH EM GEE! .. Especially the tres leches! .. Think ill be making my way here tomorrow! :) read more

I just stopped here on my way home from work, on graveyard shift (LADWP officer). I had never been here but the reviews made it sound so good. I'll tell you what, they were spot on!!! I just found my favorite tamale and bakery shop. To top it off, Oscar, that helped me was amazing. Really helpful and gave me extra tamales and bread to try. Only thing that I did not like was the ugly chivas jersey hanging in the bakery, America for vida, lol... read more

Found this place through Yelp. Dieters and diabetics beware!!!! Ordered a 1/4 sheet tres leches chocolate cake with banana filling as a birthday surprise for my mom. Am only rating the actual cake we ordered, but am willing to bet that everything from this place is just as mouth-watering delish and fresh as it smells as you walk through the door. The cake was super moist and just the perfect amount of sweet and chocolate. Loved that the cake was frosted with a very light whipped cream topping. The taste of the cake was out of this world, it just melted in everyones mouth!! The price was super reasonable for the quality of the cake. Everyone in our party complemented on the choice of the cake as well. Panaderia Mexico is now my family's offical stop for cakes! read more

I haven't been here yet, but the boy got me a birthday cake from this joint and it was yummy! HUGE, too! Layers on layers and it feeds 20! And, although he wouldn't disclose the price to me, the boy says it was a decent price. From what he told me, it's Tres Leches and the thing was covered with strawberries and peaches! Yum. Smooth and creamy, I would gladly heap on the pounds to eat this cake. Exercise can wait... Small observation is that my name was in quotes on the cake, so it read Happy Birthday "Beverly" in purple frosting. Guh? Not my real name, apparently. read more

This is the best Panaderia i have been to in the Valley. I understand that's a bold statement but that's my story and I'm sticking to it. The bread is fresh. They also make some of the best bollio bread and tortas. I'm getting hungry just thinking of this panaderia. read more

Panaderia Mexico - Bakeries Near Me - Van Nuys, California

Eh. Pretty okay. I'll come through again later. They gotta tidy up though. And tat corner is very uninviting to a ginger like me. I guess it's the area. Okay selection but I don't know what I'm doing in there. read more

Horrible customer service. The lady was on the phone as I was standing there waiting to be helped. The lady gave me attitude multiple times when I was asking her questions. read more

Amazing pan dulce, tamales and molletes! Customer service was great! Best in the area!

They are ALWAYS so kind and so helpful. My dad's been coming here for years, pretty much since they opened their shop in '81. The only place he'll go to in the valley. Their bread is always fresh. GREAT BAKERY!!! read more

Always clean. Always fresh. Always attentive to customers! Their bread does an amazing job at satisfying my craving for authentic Mexican bread. Try the "besos" or their sugar cookies, amazing. read more

Will continue to be a frequent customer here besides the food being delish ... the owner is truly an angel !! Tried to buy someone outside food seeing as we could be so blessed to do so and the owner told me "don't worry I got him" such An amazing man !! Truly touched my heart with how big his heart was This is the kind of businesses to support delish food and truly humble and kind people read more

The best Conchas!! They are always fresh and super soft! Taste delicious. Friendly staff, parking lot is small.

Never been here just happened to come across it on here and looks absolutely amazing ! Everything looks authentic ! The tamales look delicious ! Can't wait to try it out! read more

I am beyond disappointed. I bought a Rosca de Reyes for the family. On top of it being extremely expensive it only had one baby inside. The point is for there to be 3. It also was made with little effort because the baby that's suppose to be hidden was just laying on the top. read more

When I was little my parents went to a dry cleaners that used to be in a strip mall on Vanowen and Woodman. I don't think they liked taking me with them because every time we went I would stand outside the bakery next door and beg for those pretty cakes with the girls on top with the other girls on stairs around her. "Honey, those or quinceañera cake. Those of for girls that have a different heritage than you. You'll get a cake at your Bat Mitzvah." I didn't believe her answer, or maybe I just didn't want to accept it, either way, I continued to ask. Flash forward a a month ago. I met a new Yelper, Oscar A. at the Swinghouse Elite event. We started talking and I mentioned I lived in Van Nuys. He mentioned that he had a bakery in Van Nuys. When he told me it was on the corner of Vanowen and Woodman I nearly passed out. I told her about my pining for one of his cakes and he told me I should come in some time for a cake. Flash forward to last weekend. Shauna D. through me a wonderful surprise party. After I gave my hugs and shook off a little the shock, Oscar presented me with the amazing cake (picture in the business photos). Joaquin (the man in the Speedos adorning the top of the cake) and I are now very happy. The cake itself was worth the seventeen year wait. Moist and delicious, this place is far and away better than any other bakery I think I've ever been to. The strawberries in the middle were so fresh and even though they were sitting in (delicious) frosting, they still had a snap to them. I usually take cakes home so my mom can have some. I didn't this time. It was too good. I knew it the quarter sheet that was left would be gone by the morning if I did. Oh-my-goodness this place is wonderful. read more

This place rocks. Everything about it. The pastries, the people, the licuidos. Most importantly, they juice their fruit fresh right there, and without all the pomp and circumstance you'd get at the juice bar at Fred Segal. Do somethin' with strawberries and watermelon, you'll be SOOO happy. read more

Love this place!!! I stopped by for champurrado and ended up walking out with a half a dozen of elote tamales as well (mmm my favorite). I love that you are able to self serve your champurrado, they also have atoles and avena (oatmeal) mmmmm!! They have a variety of tamales and oh my lord a HUGE selection of pan dulce (sweet bread)!!!! This place is poppin! It's open early and it gets a crowd of people all day long... It's not a sit in place but so much selection!!! read more

I had been going there for many years for bread and tamales. Mainly their tamales for Christmas, but in the last couple of years, I've been disappointed with how little meat there is to how much masa there is! The taste of the meat is good and still my favorite, but I have been looking for a better tamale place that will actually put some meat in their tamales. I'm sad cause I really like this place, VERY nice people. read more

The tamales were not very good. Haven't tried their breads or pastries. Still, i won't go back

Love the tamales here. If you come make sure to try the tres leches cake. This place reminds me of the panaderia I use to go to in Mexico. The people here are so kind and treat you with so much respect. Thanks! read more

Oh my! 3 leches cake! I do have to say that you Yelp people fooled me. There is no such thing as a chocolate tres leches cake! I know because i went in there asking for it and almost showed them a Yelp review as proof. Anyway, people raved about my birthday cake and it was sooo cheap too! $30 for a big cake that served 26 people and still had left overs...yes more birthday cake forrr meee! read more

They are the best they have the best tamales ever and a great adornment of sweet bread they've been here! Than the 13 yrs I have that's saying allot I've seen many come and go but they stand the test of time read more

Sorry to say, that on my visit on September 2, 2016, I was told that they no longer sell cake there. I had loved their white cake with a white buttercream frosting. The young lady told me that Juan, who I believed had been the owner there, is now at Carrusel (sic) Bakery at the northeast corner of Kester and Victory also in Van Nuys. read more

This is my new favorite place! I found it on Google, and read the reviews here on Yelp, so I decided to go over and check it out. I love the tamales, they are good size, great quality and authentic! I also adore the pupusas (Salvadoran stuffed masa flatbread). I also ordered my birthday cake the other day for my upcoming party. Juan, the owner was so friendly and helpful. I don't eat sweets, but the baked goods all look amazing. The only thing missing are little tables to eat there. I have been going three days in a row already to get tamales to take home. read more

If I could add more stars I would. If you want pastries this place is the best in the WORLD! I would seriously kill for a tamale. And it is not because I drove the bakery van once and have a bakery shirt. And I don't hold any grudges against Oscar even though I would ask for tamales everyday and the one day Sanaz asks for them, Oscar wakes up early and makes them for her. Bastard! j/k, I still love you. Anyway, go here and get you tamales, bread, pandulce, jugos, helados, spanish magazines, cakes, soccer jerseys, and pinatas. read more

The cake I ordered was half vanilla bread and half chocolate. The cake was alright. I had better. They told me my cake would be ready by 5 pm and I had to wait until 6:30. They didn't even offer me a discount. I am definitely not going there again. There are better cake place somewhere else. read more

I tried their Pumpkin empanada with black coffee. It was amazing. I also asked for Sevillanas(os) Hazelnut white cookies covered with white powder sugar on top. They didn't have any but the ladies I spoke to said that they will make them if I place a special order of 15 cookies or more. Corner of Woodman and Vanowen at the Vallarta Shopping Center. read more

Ever since I moved to the Valley, I have been on the search for the best pan dulce in town. While the pan dulce here is above average, it was definitely not what I was expecting considering the very good reviews. The service was great and the ladies there were very nice. Definitely an excellent option if you live nearby but not necessarily something I'm willing to go out of my way for again. Definitely a safe bet if you are in the area. read more

Great bakery. Everything looks fresh and it really is, soft, creamy if filled and above all tasty. That counts. Service is nice and with their prices this place becomes a regular spot for your baked goods purchase. read more

Great customer service and they have lots of brad to choose from. I Definitely recommend this place.

this place has been here longer than I have lived in this neighborhood ( 19 years) which is saying a lot, because most of the independently owned shops and cafes etc have a high turnover rate. The tres leches cake is their speciality and yes they do it right ..Also they have AWESOME bachelorette cakes..they used to have bachelor cakes ala 1973 complete with a little doll in an actual nylon negligee and fake beer cans, but I think they are special request. The pandulce rocks and they are probably the only panaderia who carries pan del muerto and the tres reyes cake not made in a factory. And its owned by a super nice family too read more

I love this place. I've been going there for years. Best Tamales especially the Green Chile ones, the sweet bread...yummy! The staff is friendly and helpful. read more

Pretty sad experience... Wanted a yummy tamale... Got all five of them.. Id say i bought 4 masa tamales and combined it would make filling for 1....8.75 later.. I wish o could comment on the different types but there's no filling.... The rest of the bakery looked nice.. The B on tje door was a turn off... Overall bad choice. read more

I've been going to this place since I was a little girl. It's been at the same location for ages. They've got the best mexican sweet bread I've ever had, and I've been to several locations in the valley. The cakes are also the best. I don't live near the area anymore, but I always make a drive out to get my sweet bread fix from here. Only minor problem is the parking, but other then that, the bread is amazing. read more