La Estrella Bakery

It's sort of tucked into a lesser-known neighborhood, but you'll know you've pulled up to the right spot when you notice a line and get hit with the scent of sugar wafting through the door. La Estrella has a quality selection of glutenous goods, with plenty of Mexican and American. What I loved: This is lowkey the best donut shop I've been to in Tucson. I started off with a bite of a plain, sugared donut and it had the perfect amount of density and chewiness. I tried the cinnamon roll as well and it was absolutely perfect--lightly glazed so it wasn't too sweet, and a bit moist with heaping cinnamon right in the middle. What I liked: The conchas were enjoyable, and there were some larger items that looked incredibly rich--like the danishes, or even slices of cake. I am surprised that a bakery so good could have me in and out the door in just a few minutes, and I can't wait to come back and buy another box!

This is Estrella's third store jn town. MyNeighbor shop was previously at the mercado San Agustin, but I prefer this one now because it's away from the crowded MSA and there more room to walk inside and view the pastries. This shop actually is now the bakery that supplies the items for the MSA store. The kitchen looks really big! You can expect all of the same baked goods at all the locations. My favorite is the hebilla (belt buckle shaped bread). I also love the cuernos and their Mexican wedding cookies. If you need a large order they are supper accommodating. You just need to give them 24 Hours notices. They also make mini sizes upon request!

The incredible smell of fresh sweets as soon as you walk in! All the pastries are so colorful and fun. The donuts are always on point - La Estrella has been named #1 donut shop in Arizona in the past. My personal favorite are the Sonoran hot dog buns! Can't find better ones in Tucson!

Food: their pastries are very good. Crunchy and fluffy at the same time and very tasty. The prices are also great.Service: very friendlyAmbiance: cute local bakery store

Best Mexican pastries in Tucson. Soft, tasty glazed doughnuts, long John's, empanadas, pan de juevo, YUM! Love this place! I always go in saying to myself, I'll just get a few but always leave with a box. Can't beat the quality and prices.

I'm a Tucson native and I've gone to Estrella for a long time. I've liked Estrella for a long time. I went today and got a pumpkin empanda and was shocked at how small they are now. I was like what is this? Anyway it's not the size that bothered me as I've had good small empanadas before...Never in my life have a had a pumpkin empanada this bad. It was bitter or something it just tasted really really off - like rotten. I'm not sure but it triggered me to spit it out. I'm not picky either, it was weird. I'm not sure who decided to change the recipe but it's pure nasty now. I would absolutely not recommend this to even my enemy lol. My dad ate his and is still alive but he said it tasted weird too.I got mexican wedding cake cookies and they were edible but not good and were dry. New ownership? New recipes? Not sure but ew.

Absolutely incredible bakery. From the service, to the food, it's very consistent and delicious. I can't get enough of the pigs!! Although I haven't tried everything in the glass cases, I've had a representative slice of all of it to form my opinion. I've been several times and won't stop now.

I've come back twice since my first review and both times got their cochito. Although not "traditional" it's pretty good. It's a basic and cheap $1 cochito that has been the exact same on two separate visits, which is to say the inconsistency issue I noted before appears to be addressed with a standardized cochito recipe. Good. Also both times I came in there was one person at the counter, not many, and the exchange was subtle and quick. Which again is a good improvement. Good job. I will be back at a later time to assess the jelly rolls, conchas, etc.

La Estella... what do I say about you orher than you are my kind of bakery - cozy, homey, delish and just you!!

Great bakery! I'm normally not a huge fan of maranitos, but these were SO soft and the flavor was incredible. My family enjoyed everything we purchased. You can tell this team is really committed to fresh baked goods.