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1. BRING CASH!
2. They don't have a public restroom, so if you are in line, and you want to do the potty dance, you will have to come back in line, which leads me to #3
3. COME EARLY, EVERYTHING IS FRESHLY MADE, but the place is ALWAYS PACKED. Even if the line goes quick, so do the items.
I strongly believe in supporting my local economy and independent business. I always walk in a do the famous gesture done by THE ROCK as I whiff up all the sweet smells. This is one of those spots I purchase my Mexican baked pastries from. Everything is made fresh and daily. They also have tortillas being made fresh and in front of you on a daily basis. The place is super clean, everyone wears gloves and picks up your pastries with the tonsils, and the ladies all have nets on their heads. I often had a tendency to stop here before work in the morning and pick up a box of goodies to share with my co-workers. What I like the most I think is the server always asks if I want my bread in a box or in a bag.
There are many items to choose from? What do I recommend? All of it. If this is your first time here though, some must items are:
1. A concha (any flavor/color) - There soft breads, good to eat with coffee. I've never had a hard concha here.
2. A cochito: It is similar to a gingerbread cookie in shape of a little pig.
3. An empanada: This is similar to a turn over. I recommend an empanada de piña (pineapple)
4. A gallata de bandera: This is a cookie of three colors. They call it a galleta de bandera because the Mexican Flag has three colors, and well, these cookies do too.
5. A fluta: These are similar to Connolly but they have fruit instead of cream inside. Get one de manzana (apple) or piña.
I hear they have churros here though I have never tried them, it is on my to do list next time I come. Why don't you ask, and try some, then let me know? Right?..
Anyways, there is so much to choose from that I recommend you try something different every time you stop by.
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