Back in 1994 I went to Summer School at Lorain High. I would frequent this place. it's a diamond in the ruff. Everything is Fresh, Hot, and delish. I have been to Puerto Rico a few times and know my "Rican Food" and this is it baby! Rice and beans some Alcapurrias, and fresh bread. Si Amigo Rainbow Bakery saved my life, well picture a blonde girl in a plaid skirt w/ penny loafers. Yep that be me, I was perceived as being square. Let's just say I had no fighting skills, brass knuckles or razor blades in my coach bag. But I did have a car and a pocket full of cash. This is when I met Miss Kiesha. Now let me tell you about my new found friend. Our Math teacher Mr. Doinker was terrified of her. The whole School was in check when Ki Ki walked in. Girl was like a dude. Anywho to get to my point I would give Kiesha a ride home from time to time and buy her lunch here. Let's just say I was a made girl. Never had any issues I just had to keep my girl's belly full once in awhile Bueno read more

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This is a very well serviced bodega. The parking is a bit sketchy, but well worth it as this serves much like all bodega's with a small market catering to the Puerto Rican community that surrounde it, and with a food and bakery service that has phenomenal items. We grabbed a healthy plate of meats, rice and beans before finishing our cart with Cassata, tembleque, flan and turnovers. The food was delicious, the help was more than amazing, and the only downside was I couldn't order more. Most bakeries in the area are top notch, you just have to be willing to try new. So if you've never had PR food, give Rainbow a try! read more

Rainbow Bakery - Bakery - Bakeries Near Me - Lorain, Ohio

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I've been coming here since I was a little kid when I was younger, the food was much better more flavor.. Food still good the Patito's are flavor for some days and some days no flavor. I guess it depends on who's cooking that day. The desserts are all awesome. read more

Me and my wife stopped to get some lunch it's a small mom and pops spot which is always great to see the women that were working were great nice smiled and great customer service the food was not a bad price and you get a pretty good amount of food for the price also and the food was very good the rice and beans were great nice flavor and the fried pork was very juicy which there are a few places I've been to where the pork was pretty dry and this place I'm glad to say cooks theirs very well I would say you should definitely give this place a try they are very good. read more

Rainbow Bakery - Rice beans and stew - Bakeries Near Me - Lorain, Ohio

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Best Puerto Rican spot around! Great service and the servings are great for the price! This is a small for only $10. If you're ever in Lorain make sure to stop by and try it out. You won't regret it read more

Rainbow Bakery - Beef stew, beans, and rice - Bakeries Near Me - Lorain, Ohio

Vert delicious food and vert friendly people. Great waiting food. All home made and awesome.

Rainbow keeps showing up in my Doordash as a nearby restaurant and I had no idea what it was nor do I have much experience with Puerto Rican foods. Today, I finally decided to try it and WOW! I wanted to try some different items as I don't know what they are so I ordered one of each of the pastelillos, pizza empanada, potato ball, the rice, beans and beef stew, and the arroz con dulce. Everything was incredible. The potato ball was massive and delicious. The pizza empanada had amazing flavor. But the arroz con dulce... omg I could literally live on this stuff; it's like candy. INCREDIBLE!!! I don't go to Lorain much but I just found a new Doordash favorite. So worth the try and I will be ordering again! Thank you! read more

If you are looking for fantastic, Puerto Rican, food, look no further. If you don't live in Lorain, it is worth the drive.

I haven't been here since I was a child. Coming here today and seeing how their famous (PASTELILLOS) are still made the exact same way as it was years ago really brought a smile to my face and tummy. If only I could find how to make this a replica so simple but yet soo tasty. read more

Rainbow Bakery is a nice Spanish foods market. They have a vast inventory of Spanish food products to make your favorite Spanish dish. They serve freshly made assortment of hot foods.. best at lunch time. They sell freshly made breads! #SatisfiedCustomer read more

I had enjoyable potato balls that were generous in portion. I loved the rice plate too. Excited to try more from Rainbow Bakery!

So, I had never gotten a pastalito before (forgive me if I spelled that wrong), but these things are AMAZING! It's an entire meal fried into one delicious pastry thing. I will be getting these things a ton in the future! Oh...and Rainbow Bakery has a great friendly atmosphere as well....great job there guys! read more

Psst... You do not need to go here. You have no need for the best Puerto Rican food that is not in NYC or Chicago. You don't need to know that this is the best place for rice and beans. They don't have food like Taquitos, Alcapurrias, Chicharron, and Buñuelo made fresh everyday from scratch. Let the fact that the store is a little dumpy on the inside, make you scared to go. The baked goods are also not great, and pastries not yummy. I would not recommend this place... So all of its goodness, is all for me! (This is the best representation of ethnic food I have had in the CLE) This is just one of those places you are scared to tell people about, in hopes it stays a secret, but I can't help it... I yelp it. read more

One of my least favorite places is the Tampa Bay area. Friends of mine insist on buying second homes there from the huge depreciation of condos or actually have the spite to retire there. Thus I find myself frequenting the Bay area as if I enjoy it. Since there are immigrant groups who have preferred settling there than in northern Ohio, I at least can sample Peruvian chicken, Hawaiian plate lunches, Colombian dinners or Cuban fare. Once I discovered the many Cuban eateries I grew to enjoy my visits a great deal more. Cleveland lacks Cuban but Puerto Rican food shares many techniques and ingredients. Nary a month goes by I am not at one of the widely scattered PR restaurants in NE Ohio. Today I tried the Rainbow Bakery. It is one of those places where I think my GPS is nuts. Turn left in .5 miles then a sharp right then a left, make a U................ It was one of our typical sunny February days in the 50s. I was glad to pull into a parking space and see a rather large outdoor eating area. Of course to the Puerto Rican customers the day was no where near as balmy. No one was outside. Once I walked in I had one of those oh dear what a mistake this is moments. It is more of a convenience store offering a small selection of untempting bakery and a very meager offering of hot foods. Never one to admit my own failure I stood at the counter. On a board were written three dinners and instructions forbidding additions of sides or the use of food stamps. Other signs were taped to the glass, which Moses would have loved, informing customers what else is outlawed. I got a large order of beef stew over rice and beans as well as some type of soup which the server could not translate well enough for me to know what it is. I waited till I got home expecting to tell myself good for you guy you tried it now delete it from the GPS. I was so wrong and the other reviews so right. I was given enough food for a couple and one child. And no matter how much you may like your own stew you ain't tasted nothing till you had this one. Just tender beef in a thick flavorful sauce with a few chunks of potato. The rice and beans made me pity Symon's rosemary french fries or those fried in duck fat. So dull, doncha know. I can add one more PR eatery to my short but wonderful list. read more

There are alot of these bodega style store/restaurants in columbus catering to a more Mexican style of cusine. But you have to go back home to Lorain to get the real deal. Several times a day fresh Puerto Rican food. Quick, easy, and affordable. I have been going to rainbows for more than a decade and except for a couple of places I found in Florida, these dishes represent the most consistently flavorful examples of that mild hispanic food that I grew up eating. read more

If you want the best Puerto Rican food, this is it. Just visited Lorain and stopped by to get rice, miso go, pastellios and fried pork. Never a disappointment, never got anything from the bakery part but I saw a pastry I wanted to try, oblong with cream inside, pastry sweet and flaky!! Delicious. Large portions, we had it for two days and still had leftovers. Not in the best neighborhood but don't let that deter you, never a problem, always crowded and the people working are always friendly and helpful. read more

The bad first: there were Flies inside pastry case!!. The hot food case was Half empty. The good: Fast and friendly service. wide selection of pop. read more

if i could give zero stars i would i went in to get some food and everyone was very rude and i'm guessing it's because i'm white i was the only white person in there and everyone else was treated like a normal i will not be returning to this racist business read more

Pastalillo potato balls rice & beans, all is excellent at a great price. Prices can't be beat either. Little hot sauce is great but not needed. read more

I just recently moved do the street from this place, it looks a little rough on the outside but it has great people working for them. The food is pretty good and worth the price. read more

Do not be intimidated by the bars on the windows...go inside! You will find a delicious variety of homemade Puerto Rican food. The prices can't be beat! Do yourself a favor and try it all. You won't be disappointed! read more

This is a local store/restaurant the food isn't quite authentic but it will do in a pinch. Definitely not like mom as cooking. Wide array of Hispanic roots and vegetables. read more

They sell some produce for really cheap. Already peeled garlic for a dollar and onions for around the same price. Thick pieces of garlic bread 50 cents. Fresh Spanish food is also sold here. Love this little store filled with great finds. read more

Not the cleanest place in the world. But the food is amazing. Great prices large portions. You are missing out you have never been here.

Love love love the Rainbow! The Pastalillos, the rice and beans, the diversity! Don't be scared of the location, I've lived here for 25 years & have been going there forever & have never had problems. The owners/staff are great. read more

Been going here on and off for years move is why not constant foods delish spanish rice and beans and many others ive also eaten but cant spell read more

The food is fresh, hot & amazing . . NEVER have we gotten a bad meal . . The portions are great - Can feed my entire family of 6 - along with second helpings . . Papa loves it too . . Need a Facebook page to share ! read more

I have been going to Rainbow bakery for 25 year and I can say that is the best Puerto Rican cuisine made in Lorain County . As a person raced in Puerto Rico cooking the same food all my life I can attest to that. If you want to eat great food go to Rainbow bakery you won't regret it. read more

The most unique grocery store anywhere. It's like walking back in time. Full service meat counter with the freshest meat and best prices. Need help? The staff go out of their way to assist. I wish I could give it 10 stars. read more

If you want a delicious real puertorican food go to Rainbow Bakery in Pearl Ave. The food is made with love by true puertorricans and the sweets are the best. The service is great, and the prices even better. So if you are hungry and want something different than fast foods try Rainbow Bakery you're not going to regret it. read more