Mexico Bakery

We came here after hiking nearby. This bakery has a big variety of pastries and cakes and legit food, so we sampled quite a few items - the carne asada torta was huge and filled with meat and fresh avocado, the pollo quesadilla was super cheesy and came with good salsa, and the choco flan was not too sweet and had a good creaminess. There was a short wait since service was slightly slow in the afternoon, but the food was good. I also recommend checking out the menu via some food delivery app since the in-store monitors were broken when we went.

I saw this restaurant from an influencer and it was spot on unlike other videos I've seen. Anyway, so many choices! We came in around 7 and I thought the selections would be slim, but they had everything! I had been looking for chocoflan for the longest and they had the mini ones! Stoked! Next time I might try the sandwiches.

I've known about three locations around San Jose, and this location has been by far the most popular, yet, most convenient from my house. Though the plaza is small, it is bustling with people coming in and out of the different stores, and Mexico Bakery happens to be one of those panaderías where you just can't get enough. They have a wide array of selections, from pan, to aquas frescos, to atole and champurrado (in the winter), to much more. However, the one season that I enjoy the most is when they make the Rosca de Reyes for Día de Reyes (also known as "Day of the Kings"). Fun fact: did you know that every single rosca they make is ACTUALLY from scratch? Makes for a reason why they're so popular, especially when it's on a holiday. In addition, their arroz con leche is one of the BEST in the region -- probably better than the ones they sell at the supermercados in Eastside. Infused with raisins and bits of cinnamon that you can still taste, it melts RIGHT in with the milk and it's so delicious that you simply can't get enough of it. The people who work at this location are VERY nice and very helpful -- and they create a sense of community for newcomers and regular customers. This has become not only my partner's favorite panadería to come to when he comes to San Jose, but it's also become my favorite panadería as well when I want more cheaper, affordable, yet sweet options. A lot of people say that the atmosphere at Mexico Bakery is not really in its best condition -- but in my opinion, they do a fine job of keeping everything clean in front of the store and at the counter as well.

Very well loved by locals! Came in after a hike. The chicken quesadilla was sooo cheesy. We also got a chocoflan which was something I hadn't seen before, a nice culinary adventure!

The pan= 3 stars. Hot chocolate = too sweet. Aqua de piña=3 stars. The chorizo burrito=3 stars. Although It's a pretty big size. Quesadilla de pollo= 4 stars. Torta Cubana = the size of the torta is HUMONGOUS. It'll definitely keep you full all day. I personally I didn't enjoy the salchicha or ham. I should've gotten Asada. It took around 20 minutes for us to get our food. There is a kiosk in a corner that works and accepts card. We used it to avoid the line. It didn't print out a receipt, but they announced my food order. The majority of people were waiting in line to order with an actual human. We tried that too and it took so looong! They have tables and chairs so we sat and ate our food. People kept coming in and out. We saw a hello kitty cake being picked up that looked wonderful.

Came here to show my out of town family some good tortas. They weren't that excited but when they took that first bite their lives changed! They were so impressed with the size and quality of ingredients. For me I've been here many times and of course fire tortas as usual! The service was pretty quick and the staff was friendly.

This place is amazing to say the least! They have a variety of baked goods and food:Cakes, jello, pan Dulce, tortas, tamales, aguas frescas, freshly made juices, cookies, pies, doughnuts and a lot more that I am probably forgetting to mention. Best milanesa tordas in town. They cost a pretty penny ($17ish) but they are loaded with breaded steak, avocado, jalapeños and tomato's. The line does get long so be patient. It's worth the wait. They hand out doughnuts while waiting at times too! They keep this place clean and with a happy environment. All items that I have tried. Such as: pan dulce has been fresh. This is my favorite panadería to go to. Not just for sweet bread but for lunch as well:)

Always my go to Torta spot. The portions here are HUGE. The price seems a on par for what you get. I got asada while my girl got a Cubana. We both only ate half and saved the other half for dinner. And to be honest I think that's all I ate that day. Service is speedy for the business no more than a 10 min wait tops. The atmosphere is lively and the smell of fresh bread makes you enjoy the wait.

The tortas are really good here, but I usually come for the Choco Flan cake which is a go-to dessert for me here. The service is quick and friendly. And the ambiance is a busy bakery.

I like their steak, MilaNesa. Kind of pricey, but it is good. I don't like the melon drink with lime. It made me sick, but the pastry was good.