Porto's is the best ever with the best service too....and the breakfast empanadas are simply the best!

Christopher a busser helped me out and had amazing customer service , he was respectful and funny making great conversatio. He suggested great food option. And gave us recommendations to try. overall and amazing busser read more

I just finished eating here and had the most pleasant encounter with Isaiah, he was so attentive and kind and I really appreciated his customer service. Thank you for having a spectacular employee like him and giving me a great view on Porto's atmosphere. read more

The Downey location is the best IMO! Very large location, 2 lines, lots of table space, dedicated parking lot. The employees here have their process smooth and tight. People come out with several boxes and bags in tow and no item is missed. read more

Always great to go to Porto's. Nothing like Porto's! Excellent business model, high quality baked goods, coffees, and some food items. Great and friendly staff! Price points are reasonable. This location, Downey, was my go to place weekly when I worked close by. Now we mostly go to the Buena Park location, closer to home and use their Frozen Service. If you haven't tried their Frozen Service, definitely must try it! We have been using it since 2020 (we all try to forget that year but some great things came out of it like Porto's Frozen Service!). Doesn't matter the location, same great people and goods! And all of their expansion! That's a successful business model and keeps us all coming back again and again! We came around 9am on a Friday. Place was packed! When we left around 10am, there waa a long line outside waiting to get in to the two lines inside. Never seen this location this busy exception on the weekends and lunch time or holidays. They are organized and lots of staff and their lines move quickly. We ordered lunch and dine inside and of course ordered lots of goodies. Some new seasonal ones to try out. We never get tired of Porto's and they keep adding new items to keep our interest. As busy as it was we still found a table. There are many tables, inside and outside and they turnover. We ordered a Cubano Sandwich and Steak Torta to eat onsite. We also ordered Mini Pumpkin Pies for drssert but no room. Enjoyed those later with dinner. Cubana of course is always a great choice. The Steak Torta, first time trying it was excellent! We love their plantain chips! Mini Pumpkin Pies as good as Homemade and very pretty! All the pastries and cookies we brought home and for some friends, so good. Croissants (butter and chocolate), Guava Strudel (always a must!), Apple Strudel (new item and so good!), meat pies (another must!) and of course my favorite Dulce De Leche kisses! Everyone enjoyed the baked goods! read more

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First time at this location and by the lines outside, it's just as good as the other locations. I was the pick up person for a large pre order. The person ordering put me as the pick up person and it was such an easy process. I walked straight to the back and got In a very small quick line. Have your order confirmation number ready! I stepped to the side and got my pick up order in less than 5 minutes. The potato balls, cheese rolls, chocolate chip cookies and chocolate croissants were all delicious and just as good of quality as any other location I've been to. Parking is terrible here. I feel like they should have a section for pick ups if parking is this bad. Overall wonderful experience with the business itself! Can't wait for more portos as always. read more

Recipes that haven't changed in years -- I think that's an important part of Porto's. From the time I've come here 15 years ago, and I'm sure before, the quality and flavors have remained the same. No matter how busy it is, don't let it deter you. Customer service is fast, efficient, and polite too. Porto's has a system and it works.. well! Enjoy pastries (a must) and lunch on the patio, indoor with AC, or at home. Cafe is inviting despite how bustling it is and there's something for everyone. read more

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what can I say always an "AMAZING EXPERIENCE "..with great ambience, super clean, always ..the wonderful Staff, and today was no different with one of the employees( Eva) .I personally spoke to Enrique today ( Mngr/Downey) and singled her out personally while I was catching up with my good Friend Betty Porto. Eva was super wonderful with my order. She was very patient, gave me a sample of the new Potato Ball, and was so kind with my going back and forth ( while putting together) my BIG Box order. Please make SURE to give her a " SHOUT-OUT!" and a BIG acknowledgment ..!!! read more

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Once you have a taste of the freshness of the food here, you find yourself craving it. I'm a HUGE fan of Porto's! I have been here a few times and they NEVER disappoint. The service is spectacular. The lines can be long, but they move fast. If they notice the line isn't moving as it should, a worker will come around with drinks or snacks for everyone, thanking you for your patience. I had a turkey and cheese croissant that came with a couple plantain chips on the side. Then ordered a yuzu pear-idise lemonade to wash it down. At the last minute, I added three dulce besitos for my sweet tooth. Flavor on flavor on flavor! There is indoor as well as outdoor seating, shaded with umbrellas. The parking lot is directly behind it. They have valet parking available some days for $3, but I prefer to self park. I never hesitate to come here when I'm in town because it is definitely a one of a kind establishment. This is my kind of vibe! read more

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Porto's never disappoints doesn't matter what location you are at. My first time here in Downey. I came to have lunch with my mom and daughter after a doctor's appointment in the area. What a beautiful restaurant. Lots of indoor and outdoor seating. Parking in the back. Friendly and welcoming customer service. We ordered three sandwiches and enjoyed every bite. My most favorite was the spicy chicken Milanese sandwich ... so so good. We also got iced lattes and some cheese rolls. A must when in Porto's. Lots of freshly baked pastries, breads etc. they serve salads, sandwiches, croissants, empanadas. Their potato balls are a must try also. Overall a great place to check out if you are in Downey. read more

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Last time I visited this location was at least 12 years ago. Way bigger than before, extended the floor area. Staffs are still friendly and welcoming! Food was delicious. We stopped by after coming back from around downtown LA area. Cafe area was our first stop before heading towards the bakery area. The person taking our order suggested a few items; my wife and I went for their steak torta, which was 10/10, delicious!!! Went to the bakery and left the place with about 8 boxes? HAH! Not surprised. I usually walkout with 4 or 5 dozens of different items years ago every time I go here. My wife bought some items to freeze as well. Always bought their cheese rolls and now they a have new cheesy potato balls! Must try! Not sure when we'll be back here, especially with that 12-year gap! read more

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Barely found a spot. Here at 11am and it's packed. Trying out the loaded yuca fries and pan con lechón for the first time. Yuca fries were pretty spicy. The tart was delicious especially the crust. Everything I ordered was pretty good. Jorge took my order and Jacob processed it. Took about 8 minutes for my food to be sent to my table. Wait staff that cleaned tables and bused tables were excellent. read more

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It's really hard to beat the experience at Buena Park but the thing about this location is that Downey is a cute town and it reminded me of the smaller suburbs in Illinois. This Porto's is not as big as Buena Park but it still had all my favorites such as: - cheese rolls - coconut strudels!! Don't sleep on dez!! - guava and cheese strudels - dulce de leche cookies Along with the convenient parking lot out back, I just loved the outdoor vibes here btw, you will have a fabulous experience at this Porto's!! read more

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Porto's Bakery & Cafe in Downey hit me with a serious wave of nostalgia. Growing up around South Florida, places like Chico's and Vicky Bakery set the bar for Cuban bakeries, and more recently I've found that same comfort at Bia's Cafe Marianao and Cubano Bros in Chicagoland. Porto's takes that familiar experience and scales it up beautifully. It's a true bakery AND cafe, with cases full of savory bites, pastelitos, cakes, pastries, and sandwiches made with quality meats on fresh-baked bread. There's almost too much to choose from, which is a pretty good problem to have. I went with a Cuban coffee, papa rellena, media noche, and a guava and cheese pastelito. The papa rellena had a crisp exterior, fluffy potato, and savory beef filling. The media noche was warm, nicely pressed, and fresh, while the guava and cheese pastelito delivered that sweet, tangy, creamy combo that's hard to beat. The Cuban coffee tied everything together perfectly. What surprised me most was the value. Everything tasted fresh and well prepared, yet the prices were much more reasonable than I expected for Southern California. I was fully prepared for the "California tax" and somehow escaped relatively unscathed. The Downey location is HUGE, bright, exceptionally clean, and buzzing with activity. Despite the crowds, the staff was friendly, organized, and impressively efficient. Porto's feels like the best parts of the Cuban bakeries I grew up with, just on a much bigger stage. Great food, excellent pastries, strong coffee, fair prices, and a polished operation. If I lived nearby, this place would be dangerous. read more

So yummy. We got some catered. The empanadas are very filling and delicious. The guave baguettes are so yummy. Really good pastries read more

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The food was really tasty. Order in person and ate there, wasn't too busy in the morning when they opened. Service was fast and friendly, ambiance inside was just regular. There is plenty of parking and a lot of options for food and dessert. We also are trying the strawberry shortcake as well. read more

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I love porto's, especially their tres leches! This was our first time trying their actual meals, and they did not disappoint. We ordered pork tamales and ropa vieja beef and both were super good! Definitely coming back to try more of their food. Service is always fast even if there's a long line. read more

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I love this place. We were down in LA and wanted to have lunch before we went home. The one close to us had a line down the block so we came to this one and got in. It had a shorter line and I think this one is bigger to. The staff here are amazing and work hard getting us through the line. There was a parking lot in the back. It was packed but we were able to find a spot. The place is really big inside. Lots of spots to eat here. They have lines going in both directions of the front counter. Two counters in a large L shape. We went to the left. We waited about 12 minutes so not bad since the place was packed. We ordered a lot since we are not down here that often. The lady at the counter was so nice and friendly. Very patient since we were looking at everything to order. Didn't want to miss anything We ate some of the stuff there and of course took a bunch home with us to eat at home. i was in a craving for tuna fish so I got the melt. It was so yummy and hit the spot. The wife got a Strawberry pastry. It was amazing. We got the cheese bread that we love. and some other pastries for home. Everything was great as always. Got to stop every time we come down South. read more

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Porto's is always crazy busy and the lines are hella long but it does move really quick because they have nailed the entire operations. Make sure you get in the correct line and check out the menu online. We got: turkey croissant sandwich, Cuban sandwich and a burger. I would say that the burger was average. The Cuban sandwich was good and the turkey croissant sandwich was excellent. Don't forget to get the pastries as well. We usually get: cheese rolls, potato balls, guava and cheese pastry, croquettes. It won't disappoint. It gets really crowded during lunchtime and finding a table can be hard so you can always get your food to go. Also if you order ahead online, you can just do a pick-up, which allows you to cut the long lines. If you plan to eat there, make sure you put the buzzer on a specific location on the table so the servers can find you and bring you your food. read more

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What is a socal trip without Porto's?!?! This dleightfully crispy, delicious and fluffy goods that are sold at such an affordable price is must grab. We arrived at 10am and the line was short. In general, the staff knows how to move quickly and efficiently. They will bring the food out to you if you are eating in and your ringer will ring if you are doing takeout. I grabbed 4 cheese rolls, 4 potato balls, a cubano sandwich and a mango smoothie. I wolfed them all down and it was all so well made. We enjoyed sitting outside and chatting about our lives with the friends here as our last stop for the trip. read more

Oh my beautiful Porto's with your long ass lines but short wait times! I love this place and I'm not alone in that pleasure. Their pastries are top tier. Their drinks are great and their sandwiches are really good. I took my partner for the first time and let's just say they were pleasantly surprised, especially by the price! I wish I would have ordered more. (Not pictured my guava strudel & almond croissant) read more

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I love Porto's, I recently discovered the turkey and candied bacon sandwich, and it has quickly become one of my favorites. The pickled onions really make the sandwich - they add the perfect tang and balance. read more

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I love coming to this place, when I'm in the area. This is a special treat for me since there isn't a Porto's in my city. We like their pastries and food. The place is very busy almost all the time. When you walk in, there are two lines. One line is for food and pastries ordering and the other is just for pastries orders. After you order you go and stand on the side you order from and wait for them to call your name to pay. If you ordered food, when you go to pay, they will give you a pager to pick up your food, on the side you pick up your food. It was a little confusing at first, but after you do it. You get their system. We ordered a bunch of pastries to take home and some lunch. For lunch, we both order a sandwich and soup. Both items are pretty good. The clam chowder soup was loaded with ingredients. It had really good flavor. The sandwich I got was the Cubano. It was supposed to be like a panini, but it wasn't warm enough. The bread was toasty, but it was not warmed enough to melt the cheese or heat up the meat. I only ate half and saved the rest for later. I heated it up the next day in the air fryer and it tasted better. My husband ordered the tuna melt and that one tasted really good. They are pretty known for their cheese rolls. They are so good when they are fresh and warm. I really like the cheese rolls. We also order chocolate croissants, strudels, and a strawberry custard croissants. They were all so good. Parking is a bit challenging. They are so busy that there is not parking. I've never been here when it was not busy. The lines do go pretty quick and the staff are pretty nice. read more

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Always amazing! From the staff to the food, Porto's is the place to make your day brighter! read more

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I ordered some ham croquettes to bring home to my family in the Bay Area, but unfortunately when I opened the box later, they weren't included. I probably should've checked before leaving, but I also feel like that shouldn't be necessary. It was pretty disappointing. Aside from that, the overall experience was fine. The staff were all very polite, and I had a Cubano and a tamale at the location, both of which tasted really good. read more

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The food here is always good, not once have i had a bad experience with the food. The service, although the lines get long, is faster than expected. The atmosphere is nice and feels home like. Is always smells great inside and the service members are always friendly, nice and helpful. read more

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My boyfriend showed me this gem and I'm obsessed anytime we are visiting we have to stop here no if ands or buts the earlier the better lines are Insane so worth it though read more

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Porto's is 100% a destination I must visit whenever I'm anywhere in Southern California. It's non-negotiable because there's honestly nothing there I wouldn't eat. From the potato balls to the empanadas to all of their sweets, everything is consistently delicious. The craziest thing about any Porto's location is that they are always busy and packed. Despite the crowds, the line never seems to stall and moves surprisingly fast. They have the system down to a science. I absolutely love this place, and one day I'll branch out and try more of the savory dishes that always smell and look incredible. read more

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If you're from Los Angeles, you know about this place. If you don't, you've probably been living under a rock. I've been to three of their locations. I come here the most since it's the closest to where I live. On any given day, it's going to be packed with customers. It's common for the line to extend way past the entrance. No one cares about the lines. Why? You consistently get delicious food at a reasonable price from extremely efficient and pleasant staff. This place is famous for their baked goods, but they have other stuff too. My favorite items include the potato balls, guava strudels, Parisian chocolate cake, fruit tart, Cubano (Cuban) sandwich, and strawberry smoothie. There's a bunch of other stuff I like, but I'm going to stop here since I'm trying to keep my review relatively short for once. There are so many reasons why I love Porto's. But here's one final reason. Tipping culture is getting out of control. Not at Porto's. They don't even give you the option to tip their employees (even though they will bring food to your table if you dine in and clean your table after you leave). Which means they probably pay their staff a fair wage. Keep doing what you're doing Porto's. You rock. read more

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All of their locations are fire and they keep the same great taste at every spot, which I love because you always know what you're going to get no matter which location you go to. My favorite thing here is the potato balls you honestly cannot come here without trying them! If you can, try all of them. If you can't, then you for sure have to try the original (papa rellena). The seasonal turkey one in November is amazing too. They pack so much flavor. I'm a huge mashed potato and ground beef fan, so that combination together is just sooo good. The chicken croquette isn't bad either, but not my go to order. The matchas and coffees are pretty good too. If you like sweeter drinks, you'll love it here. If you're not big on sweet drinks, you can always ask for it a little less sweet or add an extra shot. Parking can depend on the location and it can get a little busy because they're popular, but the inside is always nice, spacious, clean, and there's plenty of seating. The staff is always friendly, the prices are affordable, and even though I'm not huge on sweets, the pastries I've tried have actually been pretty good. read more

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Awesome food. Efficient service. Nice place for lunch or any meal. Cuban oriented sandwiches like Cubanos. Great bakery. Try the cheese rolls, cakes and other awesome baked goods. Love their plantains and sauce. I always try to find time to stop at a Porto's when I'm in LA. Ambiance is nice large food courtish. Lots of out door and indoor seating. Clean restrooms. Highly recommended. You won't be disappointed read more

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Ok, This place is crazy. I mean crazy good! Do not expect fast service because they are so busy! And that's good! That means everything is fresh. They have 2 pastry lines and still both lines are busy. There is a nice lady who directed us to the shorter line. I was unsure if we could order coffee along with pastry or separately. But we pay for everything at once and then pick up the coffee at the coffee bar. So to clarify, the process: You go to the pastry line. They write down your order. Then they go and gather your pastries. Then you pay for your order, and if you have sandwiches or bread to be sliced you will be given a buzzer. Drink orders will need to be picked up at the coffee bar with your receipt. They will yell out your name when the drink orders are ready. I bought so many things but I have not tried all of them. I have tried their popular potato balls which is 10/5 And their iced mocha (mix it first don't be like me and assumes it's been mixed). 5/5 I will add more reviews of the other pastries when I get to them. I spoke with Alexander on the coffee bar area and he is so nice. He was so efficient in getting everyone their coffee. With the number of people waiting I was impressed with the team at how fast they got their coffee orders done. He suggested I tried their seasonal stuff because it is amazing. I can't wait to have it soon! The sandwiches took awhile but I think that's because they're all made fresh to order. No doubt I would go back often if I live closer by. All I have to say is, be prepared to wait for the amazing stuff. read more

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I don't think we've ever come here and it's not busy, surprisingly, even though it looks this busy it is well organized and the wait isn't as long as one thinks! The staff is always welcoming and helpful in this craziness! We don't come often, but when we do come, it's always a treat! Got our favorites - chicken croquette, guava and cheese, pastries and my hubby's favorite, the meat pies! Of course, had to get the horchata cold brew! If you're lucky and have patience, you'll find parking in the parking structure! read more

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The best bakery in town. Portos is worth the hype everything here is delicious. It has become a tradition in my family to get a Porto's cake for everyone's bday and we always enjoy it. We have tried most of them at this point but some stand outs are the Tres leches cake, mango mouse, and the chocolate raspberry. Additional, the cuban food is also very delicious and actually tastes home made not overly processed or greasy. Some stand outs for the food are the plato de pollo and cuban sandwich for me. The plato de pollo is a tender chicken breast in a citrus lime marinade it's sooo good and definitely my go to. Ambiance is always loud and busy which can be a lot and service takes a while because it's always busy (but honestly it's worth the wait and you can order ahead) the only thing you cant order ahead is the food plates so that's kind of a bummer. The only thing I don't love from here are the drinks they matcha is too sweet and doesn't taste like matcha and the guava lemonade didn't seem to mesh well imo but ive heard the coffee is great so maybe stick to that if you want a drink. Overall I love Portos though and ill always come back 5/5 read more

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I've visited this location plenty of times and although the wait times are always a deterrent factor I had a very warm and excellent experience on 10/3. I decided to dine in and took the next available seat. I was greater by a few employees all very welcoming, but one particular employee has me writing this review and she deserves the praise, Sofia was very attentive, welcoming and ensured my experience at Porto's was excellent. The food was delicious, but employees like Sofia make you return and become loyal customers. Keep up the good work Porto's. read more

Porto's is like the Disneyland of cafe's--from the time you walk in through the doors, fall in line, dine and finally leave, you're getting a world class experience. All points of the process are carefully considered: 1. The front-of-the house greeter will guide the crowds, maintaining a healthy flow of constant guests. 2. The lines are cued to prevent chaos 3. You get your own Porto's associate to help you with your order *Your drinks and hot food are brought to you if you dine in. *Drinks are otherwise given to you at the designated beverage area My favs 1. Potato Balls 2. Guava Cheese Rolls 3 Besitos Dulce de Leche 4. Chicken Croquette 5. Coffee Anyone visiting California should definitely visit Porto's! I think they should start selling merch. Parking IS AN ISSUE if you're here during breakfast or lunch hours. I came after 6pm on a Friday, so, I had no issues. read more

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Love this place, the sandwiches are made to order, pastries are nice and warm. Service is fast and friendly. This place is always packed so come with patience it is definitely worth it. Plenty of tables inside and out, the do bring your order out if sitting outside :) Great place to sit and visit read more

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Omg food was so good and our busser Christopher was so sweet and attentive. Will definitely be returning to the Downey location. read more

Porto's Bakery & Cafe - Bakeries Near Me - Downey, California

This was my first time going to Porto's. The lines were fairly long, but don't be intimidated - they move very fast. The gal taking our order was very sweet and made sure our order was correct since we ordered quite a few items. The other service members were very kind and attentive. My husband ordered an ice coffee, it was mostly milk with a splash of coffee. He wasn't a fan of the iced coffee. However, I ordered the iced matcha latte and it was wonderful. Our sandwiches and bakery items were delicious. read more

Porto's Bakery & Cafe - Bakeries Near Me - Downey, California

Try to find the sweet spot because this place is always busy and parking can be a challenge. This location has a very nice set up. Customer service is just as wonderful as the food is! I recommend the plantain chips, potato balls, and the cheese and guava pastries. I've tried many items on the menu and everything I have tried is good. Overall it's worth the wait. read more