Breakfast tacos are self served, which is super awesome. The food for tacos are a little salty…read moresometimes, but just drink more water. And the sweet bread is also amazing! Service there is amazing which means more than all. And they have a dine in option available.

Ok the self serve breakfast tacos are BOMB.com. My motto is, if the taco can close, it's not a…read moretaco. And I stuff my taco. The nopalitos are my ultimate favorite. And they also have super good oatmeal. It's sweet so not a good choice for any diabetic. And to top it off, all the Pan Dulce choices!!!! I'd go again and again.

They had so much to choose from and it was all fresh. The conchas were amazing and had several…read moreflavors to choose from.

I'll never go back to that nasty place... Tons of flies buzzing around in bread cases and we found…read morea cockroach baked into a pastry we purchased.... Girl we purchased from was sweet.. The nasty woman that tended to us when we went back next day was extremely rude and offered no apologies....... And forced us to take another piece of bread rather than refund our money.

This place is amazing. If you pass through town you MUST stop here…read more Grab a bunch of everything. The prices are too good to be true. TIP: look for a bag of yesterdays treats by the window for excellent discounts.

Nothing greater than buying pan dulce on a cold day in the RGV. Don't know how long they've been in…read morethe new locations but it bigger and cleaner. I always get the mantecadas and conchas.

I love pan dulce and this was the best! From the conchas, to the cuernos, they all reminded me of…read morethe bakery I knew growing up. Great customer service from Cynthia who was so helpful!

Every time we visit the Valley, stopping by this bakery is an absolute must--it's a tradition we…read morelook forward to every time. The bread is always fresh, delicious, and full of flavor, and the prices are incredibly reasonable. This place truly feels like a little piece of home for my husband, and we can't imagine a trip to the Valley without it!

The cupcakes (snickers and strawberry)were great (moist and flavorful). The coffee not so much, but…read moreI think it's the desserts that make you stop.

I have been her customer for more than a year and everything that she has done for me from cookies,…read morecupcakes, or birthday cakes everything has been awesome and the taste is out of this world. Just tell her what you want and it will be done like that if not she gives her opinion and that's okay as well. All I can say is her baking is exceptional. Try it out and you will see what I am talking about.

Closed due to ICE raid. Now where am I going to get my…read moreMexican baked goods? The only place I've found that had baked goods as tasty as these was down in old Mexico. Leave them alone, ICE! How else we gonna get cheap conchas, coyotas, and even cochitos if we don't have cheap illegal workers?

First time back since their legal issues and noticed their prices are so much higher.. I ordered…read moreabout 8-10 pieces of pan dulce and was charged 14.00..the bread also seems much smaller. did not seem right so I confirmed it with the cashier .. I guess we have to pay all their legal bills..

Food was fresh and well served server was happy and polite. Location was precious. This is a great…read moreplace for besties to get together and enjoy friendship.

I have been here several times. I've tried the cheesecake and tres leches and they're delicious!…read moreCustomer service was great, we were greeted as soon as we walked in. It's a small shop and they have a sign on the window that only 3 customers are allowed inside at a time so be prepared for that but it's worth the wait.

Nice selection of bread! The concha is SUPER CRUMBLY but very good. The place is nice and clean!read more

"La Especial Bakery" is a local bakery with a long history in this small town of San Benito, TX…read more Several generations have grown up on the Mexican sweet pastries and passed on the traditions to new generations. Walking through the doors is nostalgic invoking your own walk through history. If you've never been you won't be disappointed and begin your own experiences. Grab a box with one of everything and you still will have plenty more to sample. Ive traveled through many states and places specializing in this sweet pastries but never find anything as delicious. The staff is very friendly eager to help and always smiling. Even the owner will be there in the front lines assisting. Like the olden days. You can even get a cup of coffee and talk story. They also have a few grocery items in case you need to grab milk, eggs and a soda. The ambiance is just down home. Maybe I'll see you there grabbing your favorite piece of "pan dulce". Yes, they are "Special".

Came here the other day to pick up some pan dulces. Small town vibe--of course, you're in The…read moreValley! But very warm and welcoming spot. Small, but busy. They have quite a selection of freshly made items. I would suggest getting there early if you are looking for something specific as they did have several empty trays. Everything we ordered was delicious as usual. I did not see or get to try any barbacoa or tamales, but maybe next time. This place has a history and is an important part of San Benito. If you're ever in the area, put it on your list of places to visit.