Rica Panaderia 2

Very well priced for pan. Their pan is super delicious and economical for what you get. I recommend getting the empanada's that are filled with a vanilla creme filling. 10/10 recommend and the lady helping us was very nice!

Where can I get those pan dulce ??? (I said to myself). There's a lot of panaderia around here in San Jose...hmmm. Well, I just happened to be at Lucy's Tamales here in White Rd...next to it, is this place. So I checked out their goods. I bought a couple of those pan dulce..one of em has custard inside...I was blown away...it really tasted so good and fresh!!! I knew I should have bought more!!! I had the taste of it when I was on my way home already...too late now...but will definitely swing by when I have a chance next time...=)

I really need tinted windows. Today, after thoroughly enjoying myself and finishing right in the front seat of my car, I looked over and saw the man in the car next to me quite wide-eyed. There was drool running down his face. And he was unblinking. I smiled and waved. Checked myself in the mirror. Found a napkin. Cleaned myself up. And drove off. I just can't help eating in the car, so I am often caught in the act. I like to pretend that maybe how I was eating was somewhat seductive, but in reality, I know I am getting that look because I can really scarf down food. I might look like a lady, but that's obviously not the case. I could blame my family, because we never knew where our next meal was coming from, and when it did arrive, we fought for every last bite. But it's not their fault. It's mine. I am addicted to the pleasure that is food.Today's addiction: pastries. Dear God, they were SO good. Let's back-up. I went back to The Tamale Factory today (formerly Lucy's Tamale Factory, the business card I picked up today reflected the new name, as did the sign outside, though the employees were still wearing Lucy's Tamale Factory Shirts) and as soon as I opened my car door, all I could smell was freshly baked goodness. Though tamales were calling my name, I had to peek in to Rica Panaderia 2 first. Please see the pictures. Everything looked amazing and I knew I had to leave with at least a few items, even if it meant regretting it later on the treadmill. I didn't know the names for anything I was looking at, so I just pointed and asked questions. The woman who helped me didn't speak English, and my Spanish is probably equivalent to an 11 month old, so we did lots of gesturing. I ended up with a bag of deliciousness. I ran into the Tamale Factory to get another batch of tamales and could barely keep my hands out of the bag of pastries until I got to my car. As soon as I sat down, I grabbed a pastry that was cream filled, and was close to food orgasm for a few minutes. I couldn't help licking my fingers, closing my eyes and savoring each bite, and audibly moaning. Then I noticed that man eyeing me, and had to rush off in a hurry. But now that I have found an amazing pastry place, I will be back. And since it's right next door to The Tamale Factory, I will be a happy, happy girl. They are both worthy of some extra hours in the gym.

This panaderia is SUPER CHEAP compared to the quality of their baked goods.The lady was very nice. We bought two cookies, two conches, two bread things with red frosting, and a HUGE piece of flakey bread with sugar and butter on top for 5 bucks!!!All delicious!

In the area, tried different kinds of their mx sweet bread, I felt like their prices were too elevated! But inflation I guess! Anyways their bread itself could be better, the conchas were too dry, I also got a sweet bread rolled in sugar and stuff with cream and it was overly sweet and hard didn't taste fresh! Will not be coming back here.

When I go to The Tamale Factory I ALWAYS pick up a couple of goodies here on my way to the car! Always fresh & flavorful!