I will keep coming back to this location for the great food and customer service. They take great care of their customers! I super appreciate the exceptional service by Bryan Hidalgo. read more

Porto's Bakery and Cafe - Guava Strudel (Pastelito de Guayaba) - Dozen (Best Value) - Bakeries Near Me - Northridge, California

Amazing food would recommend the ropa viejo or chicken torta! Even better customer services from Jaime. He is so sweet and friendly made our experience a 10/10! read more

Great food, really affordable. Super friendly and approachable staff, Jaime made us feel so welcomed.

I've been a loyal longtime customer, not just because of the products and the wonderful cakes they make, but just mainly because of the amazing service. And what I like to call the icing on the cake is Miss Kalie Garcia!! how her customer service is always above and beyond. Extremely nice extremely professional! she's definitely a team leader. We look forward to see her every time We're in the store and I go out of my way just to say hi thank you again, Kalie. Keep up the good work wonderful people like you make Porter a better place to visit and enjoy! read more

One bad experience amongst many positive. I normally go to the Buena Park location but I was in the area and wanted the leChon sandwich. The space is very large with lots of seating but the service received what honestly the worst I have ever experienced at a Porto's. For starters they "lost my order" so I was waiting for about 40 min which isn't too bad but it's a Tuesday afternoon and was not very busy. I was in like for about 5 min. Then when it does get here it's not what I ordered (I ordered the Lechon sandwich and they gave me a lechon plate) And when the server brought it over and I said it was incorrect we looked at my receipt where it said leChon but underneath said plate. The way the POS was set up was someone took my order and someone else rang it up and there was no way for me to read the order in full. The tablet didn't display anything until it prompted payment. But since my receipt matched what they brought there wasn't really any solution they were offering me. Didn't help that the guy who took my order interrupted me because they have a "new ordering system" where you order the pastries first then food then drinks. I ordered my pastry first then directly started the meal portion where he interrupted me to tell me this. Which is where I think the "miscommunication" happened. On a separate but less important note I asked for extra pickled onion -- it was a 50 cent up charge which I don't mind paying but when I asked to add it no one mentioned that there was an up charge. To my knowledge it didn't say it anywhere on the menu (but to be honestly I totally could have missed it) regardless it's just another thing to add to the frustration of the experience. The plate is already $2 more than the sandwich and on top of that to get an up charge is upsetting. The food was good but I am disappointed in the lack of initiative when a guest is clearly unhappy after receiving something else than they were expecting after waiting. read more

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Porto's is always packed, always busy and somehow still always worth it. The Cubano sandwich has been my go to for years!! Flavorful, perfectly pressed, and consistently good every single time. On this visit, I had the Medianoche. It's very similar to the Cubano but served on a softer, slightly sweet bread. Really good but the Cubano still wins for me. The potato balls are non negotiable. I genuinely can't leave without at least a dozen, they are THAT good!! I also ordered their Matcha Green Tea Latte with oat milk and it was perfect! Smooth, refreshing and not overly sweet. Anyway, the food is consistently delicious and it's one of those places that always keeps you coming back. 10/10 highly recommend! read more

Porto's Bakery and Cafe - Bakeries Near Me - Northridge, California

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Went on Mother's Day with my daughter. The line was wrapped around the building at 9am, and we debated whether or not to go to a different breakfast place closer to Flyaway. My daughter asked and it was a 15 minute wait. The line went really fast. What an incredible business model this place has!! They have stations everywhere for different things. The sheer volume of people they serve with such grace and ease. All the staff are extremely friendly. The architectural design is quite beautiful, as well as the outdoor dining area. It was such a lovely way to spend the morning. I had the Torrejas - Cuban French Toast......Ohhhhh myyyy, that was seriously the best French toast I've ever had. What was so super cool about it is that the flavor profile was actually a combination of almond croissant, fruit tart and their guava sauce, all bundled in a crispy outside- but soft textured inside bite that is heavenly. Highly recommend. It's so funny, cause I literally was jonsing for the almond croissant and the fruit tart, and I ended up having it anyway inside the breakfast. They use croissant bread which takes it to another level... the fruit is really fresh. This plate can actually be shared with 2 Ppl. I actually filled up after one slice. I had fresh squeezed orange juice, it was fantastic. My daughter had the Blue Jasmin Matcha Latte, she was swayed by the color profile. and she had them make it half as sweet, but she couldn't taste the Jasmine that way. We both had guava cheese rolls. They are spectacular. we had a slice of the opera cake, which is like a tiramisu cake topped with a coffee chocolate liqueur. So light and decadent. read more

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I love Porto's! This location (as with the others) is big and well-kept, very clean--despite being very busy all the time. I've been here a couple times for their cubano sandwich, chicken torta, honey vanilla matcha latte, and chocolate chip cookies--and of course, to bring some pastries back with me all the way to Fresno. Such a solid spot and popular for a reason! read more

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Came in wanting some food and coffee, but pulled up to the line wrapping around the building decided to just grab coffee. Parking is so bad here, I wish someone would keep an eye and have people park correctly Weekends at Porto's has become a big no for me :( read more

Who doesn't love Porto's. Of course I stopped by one of the busiest time of the year, Easter Sunday. But to help with everything, pre order earlier for a pickup instead of waiting in line. Pick up time was around 12:30 which the parking lot was pretty crazy already. There's plenty of spots as it next to the Northridge mall. But people were driving up and down trying to find the closest spot. When we arrived, you could already tell the place was packed with the amount of cars and people walking out. But to my surprise, there was no line around the outside. It normally wraps around the building during the holidays. Inside, that was a different story. It was pretty busy already with the line. But with pre order and pickup, there's a separate section towards the restroom. Give or take five or six people ahead of me in line for pickup but there was LOADS already waiting for their number to be called. You show them your confirmation number and then a number is given to you. From there you wait for your order to be packed. Even though it was packed, it took maybe five minutes for my order to be ready. They call your number and name and then you're on your way. But when we were leaving, you could see the line wrapping around the place already. We got here in the nick of time. It does move swiftly and there's alway someone at the door to give you directions in which line to go to. Also, there was a line even if you wanted a table for dining. Never seen that before. But it's Porto's, we all love it and it'll alway be busy but it won't stop us from picking up the amazing baked goods. Tip, pre order for pickup. It'll save you loads of time. read more

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I've been hearing about this place forever. I actually tried a tiramisu cake before I ever actually came and it was amazing! My first time I tried to come on this last Mother's Day but unfortunately misunderstood the hours and couldn't go inside! Today, it was packed and the cases were FULL! I was absolutely so overwhelmed by all the choices! Everything was beautifully presented and smelled amazing! For how busy it was, and I'm talking every outside table taken, and at least 60-80 people just inside in line, they really got through it smoothly. No joke, I never have seen a bakery so busy but clearly with the size of the place, they planned on it. This place feels clean, and even with all the people it didn't feel stressed or rushed. I wish I didn't feel so personally overwhelmed by the incredibly large amount of choices and took more time to get more items! Next time I will definitely look and take note before I even go up to order! Every single thing I tried from the Ham + Cheese to the cheese roll, cinnamon roll, chicken empanadas and potato balls were exceptional! The fresh fruit tartlet- which I shared with my daughter was so good I half wished I got two! Definitely will be back again!! Next time I'm grabbing a coffee to go with it! read more

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Still a five for me! I can rave about the service and the food but it would be repeating myself from the last review. What I will add is that I am happy to see that food is served on compostible plates and there are bins to separate trash from recycables from compostibles. If you are eating on site and you happen to be outside, there is a cart with extra plates, napkins and utensils so you don't have to go inside and ask someone behind the counter. read more

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2 stars ONLY because for the first time, they made my order wrong, I didn't notice it untiI got home because it was at the very bottom of the bag. I ordered 1 Tuna Melt, 2 Platos de Lechon and an extra side of black beans (which by the way I think was too pricey for a side $4.50 and it isn't even a decent portion). When I got home to eat it for lunch, that's when I saw that one of the Platos de Lechon is missing the black beans. Luckily I ordered extra on the side so I had something to eat otherwise I would have been really really really pissed of. But yes, I was disappointed because I love the beans which is why I had to order extra only to find out it isn't an extra beans anymore due to the fact that one of the Platos de Lechon was missi g the beans and that I had to pay extra just so I could eat that beans! I really hope that this will not happen again next time and staff should always double check and make sure they understood what their customers want and ordering. On the bright ride, I still did enjoy my food eventhough I didn't get to have extra beans. Oh and that Tuna Melt was so delicious too!! Ambience is the same. Its just really the missing beans that made me pissed off. read more

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Had Porto's so many times, love it, but it has always been to go, never eaten inside. I don't think there is a bad thing on the menu, at least I have not found one. Main entrees, pastries, deserts, drinks, everything is amazing and justify the long lines. Lechon platos Cubano sandwich, potato balls, meat pies, empanadas, guava pastries, etc. just a few of my favorites. This location is really cool inside and out. The building style is modern and sleek outside, inside is very pretty and clean. It is always busy, tons of people and lines, but the lines go really fast, so don't be discouraged if you see lines out the door. Inside white tile floors and wall with warm wood accents and dark ceilings. Cuban art on the walls, dark black tile coffee bar as well. This place is huge, tons of seating inside and they have a massive outdoor patio as well. They also have a huge private lot to park in or can park on the side of the mall as well. Enjoy! read more

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Porto's is a MUST STOP whenever I'm in SoCal. We usually do the mail order bake-at-home to Colorado but the coconut strudel isn't available mail order (please, please, please make that happen!) so I usually end up ordering a box (or 2) to take home and freeze. What I ordered this time around: *COCONUT STRUDEL: We love these. Perfectly flakey with sugar crystals on top. Like I said above, they are perfect for freezing and baking later. *GUAVA CHEESE STRUDEL: Always a fave. *SEAFOOD BALLS: I really liked these. Crispy edges with potato (?) and seafood filling. Very filling. Two was plenty for me. *MEAT EMPANADA: This was really tasty. Meat wasn't too salty and the perfect size with maybe a salad. *PINEAPPLE EMPANADA *SCONES: I also took these home to freeze. Reheated in the oven. These were so perfect with tea. *MANGO MOUSSE: Light, not too sweet. This was perfect. I can see a mango mousse cake in our future. *MATCHA STRAWBERRY: I am addicted to this. Creamy, strawberry-y. Sooo good. Porto always delivers the freshest baked goods. Never disappoints. AND PLEASE ADD THE COCONUT STRUDEL TO YOUR MAIL ORDER MENU!!!! read more

Porto's Bakery and Cafe - Mango Mousse - Bakeries Near Me - Northridge, California

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One of my favorite places in Los Angeles I love the pastries! The blueberry cheese croissant, the spinach empanada and the refugiado are just amazing... it has a nice terrace to talk and enjoy with family and friends and finally the service there is amazing, the employees there are very nice and they are always open to help . Jaime who is usually in the terrace is super friendly and talkative read more

Porto's Bakery and Cafe - Ice Latte (Café de Leche) Cesar Apple Pomegranate Salad - Bakeries Near Me - Northridge, California

This Portos is like other locations. Follow the line outside then wait to go inside. The outside line takes about 30 minutes then another 20 minutes inside. Then another 20 minutes for the food to come out. Order what looks good. One should be sure to get a few cheese rolls, pototoe balls and empanadas. I enjoy the chicken plate. My parents had a turkey sandwich with candied bacon and banana chips. Sandwich was big enough to share if paired with other items. Seating is tricky. Send someone to find a table. Self serve soda machine. On the coffee side they have a yummy lemon rasberry macron. We got 2. Portos is great at least once. read more

Still the most tasty mega bakery around , every pastry is a hit of flavor, ordering pick up is the way to go as the make it so easy and inviting when you do online ordering. Always great service and friendly ambiance and never wait an unreasonable amount of time for my orders . This is definitely my favorite spot with the most parking as that's one of the biggest challenges when coming to Porto's but glad is so delicious and have great service that makes it worth it. read more

Porto's Bakery and Cafe - Package secured - Bakeries Near Me - Northridge, California

Everything at Porto's is SO good it never disappoints! Today I picked up a chocolate croissant, an almond croissant, and a dozen chocolate chip cookies. The croissants were perfectly flaky and buttery, and the chocolate was rich without being too sweet. The almond croissant had that amazing nutty flavor with just the right amount of sweetness. And the chocolate chip cookies are Soft, fresh, and completely addictive. Porto's is consistently great whether you're stopping in for pastries, drinks, or savory food. The quality and flavor are always on point. Definitely one of my goto spots! read more

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I remember the days when I would get up at 6 am, speed travel to Porto's Burbank, to get in line early, avoid the traffic, and bring back home all the goodies. It was a long arduous haul. Numerous years of endless suffering. The Gods witnessed my struggle, heard my prayers, and opened this impressive location in Northridge. It is dynamite. Opens at 6:30 am, lots of parking, scintillating cuban music throughout, and all the mouthwatering savories and sweets for which, Porto's is most famous. Meat pies, potato balls, chocolate croissants, guava cheese strudels, soups, are consistent. Fruit tarts are hit or miss. Its that crust, that is sometimes so hard. There are other areas, though, that they have also overdone. The new chocolate eclairs are overdosed with too much chocolate (now even on top, lots of it). Sugar yes, but why add more and more. Why not stick with the original simple recipe. Old is Gold. The chocolate croissant, is perfectly balanced. The candied bacon turkey sandwich claims an "all natural oven roasted turkey breast". Really? Is this not a misnomer, because it's not freshly baked turkey. And Instead, it is Deli meat, a highly processed and salted product, that has preservatives and chemicals. I actually came for this sandwich, thinking it would be fresh, then declined after I inquired and learned the truth, about what the turkey meat was really all about. Sorry. read more

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Whenever I'm in the area I stop and get a drink and some sweet treats. I'm always greeted so quick with a smile. Everyone is working together and helping so waiting in line in not an issue. Goes really fast. This time I got the hibiscus tea, iced dulce de leche, the chicken plate, 1 fruit tart, cheese roll, besito dulce de leche, chocolate chip cookie, spinach feta empanada, potato ball, and cheese and pepper potato ball. Everything is a hit. I had the chicken plate for dinner and it's always so tasty. Everyone seems to enjoy themselves and the hustle bustle makes it that much better. It's in and out or you can eat there and people watch. I always will stop by when I'm in the area. read more

Porto's Bakery and Cafe - Hibiscus iced tea - Bakeries Near Me - Northridge, California

Went around 4 PM on a Friday and it was packed, but the long lines moved quickly. Service was efficient and consistently on point, even when ordering both dine-in and to-go. My go-to items are the cheese rolls, mariquitas, and the plato de lechon. Everything is affordable with plenty of options to choose from. The pastries are always fresh and delicious. The plate is filling, with tender, flavorful pork and all the sides you need. I also tried the blue jasmine matcha latte. It's on the sweeter side with a light matcha flavor, but still very enjoyable. The place is large with both indoor and outdoor seating, plus a big parking lot (though it fills up quickly). Definitely recommend if you're in the area! read more

Porto's Bakery and Cafe - Blue Jasmine Matcha Latte - Bakeries Near Me - Northridge, California

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Been to this establishments many times already but decided to try something new, the steak torta and it was phenomenal. Service was quick as per usual and ambiance great . read more

Porto's Bakery and Cafe - Lunch at Porto's ! - Bakeries Near Me - Northridge, California

Como siempre, la comida está deliciosa y fresca. Y el servicio está excelente. Gracias a todos de Porto's... read more

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I have never been to a Porto's; I have had their frozen food sent to my house. I was super excited we were going to stop here on the way home. It is crazy chaotic and so busy, but somehow it is a well oiled machine, and things went so smoothly. The employees are outstanding. The treats are so yummy. I need to go back so I can try different things. I got chocolate croissants, cheese rolls, tres Leche loaf cake, sourdough bread, and the crazy- delicious coconut strudel. I am going to dream about that at night. I was the only one who didn't get hot chocolate, and I totally regret it. They all said it was delicious. I will definitely return in the future. 12/28/25 read more

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The large selection of items and line was intimidating but they have their system down and everything moved relatively fast. We tried so many items and loved the breakfast empanada, guava cheese rolls, and croquettes. read more

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Oh my goodness this Porto's is HUGE and was crazy packed on a Sunday around 1pm. Luckily I ordered and paid online ahead of time a few hours earlier for pick up, so we didn't have to wait in the long line outside. We went straight inside all the way to the left where the pick up is located and only waited 5 minutes or so after checking in for our items. I ordered a large fruit tart, dozen cheese rolls, dozen potato balls, and 2 meat pies. Everything was delicious and well worth the price. Their fruit tarts are so beautifully assembled and the perfect amount of sweetness. I will definitely have to return again when I'm in the area! read more

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Porto's never fails! They are consistently good, no matter the location. I recently got a cinnamon coffee cake from Porto's, and it's without a doubt the best I've ever had. The cinnamon coffee cake is a pound cake filled with cinnamon pecan streusel and has icing drizzled on top. It was so moist; it's been a while since I've had a cake that good. It pairs perfectly with a hot cup of coffee. The next time I need to bring a cake to the office, this is the one I'll be bringing. read more

Porto's Bakery and Cafe - cinnamon coffee cake - Bakeries Near Me - Northridge, California

Porto's has the most delectable sweet and savory pastries, cakes and food! Highly recommend the cheese rolls and guava cheese rolls. I like to try their specials when I stop in as well. I recently tried the sandwiches and plate lunches and those were all delicious, especially the steak torta and the Plato de lechon. This location in particular is huge and often very busy. Don't let the long lines deceive you, they move quickly and with a smile. Parking can be hard but lots of options as it's in a shopping mall. read more

Porto's Bakery and Cafe - Plato de Lechon (Slow-Roasted Pork). Still tastes good later - Bakeries Near Me - Northridge, California

I am extremely disappointed with both the service and the condition of the products I received. My family and I had planned ahead for the holidays, and I was responsible for bringing dessert. I was genuinely excited to bring Porto's, as it has always been a family favorite. We placed our online order a day in advance to avoid any last-minute rush and scheduled a pickup time of 7:00 PM. I did not receive my order until 7:35 PM, which I was understanding about given the holiday crowds. However, what I found unacceptable was the condition of the order upon pickup. The cake was placed sideways, and the flan had leaked all over the packaging. This completely ruined the presentation and made what should have been a special part of our celebration very upsetting. Overall, this was a disappointing experience, especially considering the effort made to plan ahead and the high expectations we've always had of Porto's. read more

Porto's Bakery and Cafe - Flan - Individual - Bakeries Near Me - Northridge, California

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Portos Cuban bakery and restaurant is an exceptional destination perfect for any occasion, but especially now during this holiday season. They offer a delightful experience that goes beyond your typical bakery. Upon entering, you are invited into a spacious and inviting atmosphere with tons of seating options like outdoor tables in the fresh air and sunshine. Soft cushy couches inside and cute tables, making this a perfect spot to relax and savor your meal. The sheer variety of offerings is astounding. Like the famous savory potato balls, to an incredible array of sweets, like glistening fresh fruit tarts. Elaborate cakes and the popular guava cheese rolls. Also my favorite Candied bacon and turkey sandwich with sweet pickled onions and served with crunchy plantain chips. Coupled with the delicious food is the consistently friendly service. The servers here are so polite and helpful. This new Northridge location is now my favorite local neighborhood hangout!!! I cannot wait to return! read more

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Staff super friendly and fast service. Perfect for any occasion a must if you visit Northdrige if you go to brunch on the weekend just go early , it's packed but you will always have a great experience. The pan con lechón and the turkey sandwich are the favorites for my family. read more

Porto's Bakery and Cafe - Each - Fresh Fruit Tartlet - Bakeries Near Me - Northridge, California

I usually feel awkward if I don't like a dish and have to ask for an exchange but when I went to the kitchen KALIE was amazing! She was swift and kind and professional didn't make it awkward and gave me a new one and quickly! On the spot! Even brought it to the table with a smile personally! This is the kind of service that keeps people coming back happy to see people like KALIE who do their job well and seem to enjoy it and working with people she needs a raise! And this all happened during the morning rush of many customers thru all this chaos being able to cater to me patiently while all these other things are going on at her job is skill! read more

Porto's Bakery and Cafe - Bakeries Near Me - Northridge, California

Visited the weekend after Christmas and we lucked out with parking in front! The line was out the door but we were let in within five minutes. Unfortunately they had already run out of tamales and spinach feta empanadas! Not expected so early in the lunch hour. The rest of our order was still in stock and filled quickly. We also ordered platos for dine in and fell into another line to get seated. Staff asked each group the size of their party and we jumped to the front when a 4 person table opened up sooner. So efficient use of their dining area! Staff were friendly and we got our drinks first and the platos followed about 10 minutes later. We decided to get two Cubanos to go and one of the staff directed me to the coffee bar and took my order. No need to fall in the regular line. Another enjoyable meal here but will have to tide us over until next year's drive back south. read more

Porto's Bakery and Cafe - Plato de Pollo (Grilled Citrus Chicken Breast) - Bakeries Near Me - Northridge, California

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The line moved fairly SUPER QUICKLY SURPRISINGLY. We came in to grab a lil snack to eat, I ate only THREE CHEESE ROLLS there today!!!! The line moved fairly quickly...I ate the grub it went right through me when I got home it CAME ALL OUT NUMBER TWO. LOLZ I also found a celly there and returned it to a worker. Bc it's taco Tuesday and the bathrooms were SUPER CLEAN INSIDE. I had to TWINKLE! read more

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This place is always busy but they have such an amazing and efficient system. It can be overwhelming if it's your first time there but everyone is friendly. The food there never misses and it's always consistent in all aspects. I don't believe I can say there is one bad item. It's my typical place to get cakes or pastries for something different for a work potluck that isn't donuts. The Classics for Me - Cakes : milk n berries, Parisian, fruit tart - Bakery : potato balls, chicken empanadas, spinach/feta empanadas, cheese rolls, guava strudels - Food : Cubano and steak torta, plantain chips (don't forget the mojo sauce) - Drinks : all the coffee and matchas are solid, fresh pressed OJ read more

This is the place to be for Porto's in the morning on a Wednesday! Easy parking, no long lines, good service and good food. Everything is bright and clean too. read more

Porto's Bakery and Cafe - Bread is almost a piece of art (hope it's not display plastic, lol) - Bakeries Near Me - Northridge, California

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Spacious location with available indoor and outdoor seating! On a weekday afternoon, I waited less than 5 minutes in line with my friend before ordering in the cafe section. Iced Strawberry Matcha Green Tea Latte: This drink was too sweet for the both of us & didn't have the good complementary strawberry & matcha taste we were expecting. Meat Pie: This was flaky and savory with a well-seasoned filling. Potato Ball: This was one of my personal favorites, as it was crispy on the outside yet soft and creamy on the inside! Chicken Empanada: The empanada was comforting and hearty, and I would recommend it for its tender chicken and sauce that went well with the chicken. Ham Croquette: This was simple but delicious and cheesy. Churro Croissant: This was also slightly too sweet for my taste but I enjoyed its fluffiness! read more

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LOVE coming to this location! Everyone is always super friendly, never any issues. I also met a really nice employee there, his name is Jaime, he took time to ask how everything was, if we needed water, genuinely a nice and caring person who wanted us to have a great experience! Thank you Jaime!! We will definitely be back for the pineapple empanada next time, it was delicious!! read more

This location is the best! Easy parking and quick service. Recently, I've been a fan of their Plato de Pollo over the ropa vieja and lechon for lunch. Never leave without their potato balls! read more

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