Lara's Bakery
$ • Bakery, VegetarianAbout Lara's Bakery
Customers' Favorites
Conchas Empanadas Donuts and More
Mexican Sweet Bread Pan Dulce
Cream Cheese Empanadas
Variety of Pastries
Pineapple Empanada
Mixed Sweet Bread
Semita De Manteca
Pan Dulce Conchas
Pumpkin Empanada
Apple Fritters
Lara's Bakery Reviews
267 ratings
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Have yet to ever have a bad experience here, the bread is always so delicious, definitely worth the trip!
The best bakery in the valley
Nice!,very clean!
Hours
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 6:30AM - 7:30PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30AM - 7:30PM |
| Thursday | 6:30AM - 7:30PM |
| Friday | 6:30AM - 7:30PM |
| Saturday | 6:30AM - 7:30PM |
| Sunday | 6:30AM - 12:30PM |
Lara's Bakery, a family-owned panadería in Harlingen, TX, is known for its delicious Mexican sweet bread. Customers particularly enjoy the soft and tasty conchas, which stay fresh for days. The bakery is praised for its reasonable prices, being the best-priced option in the Rio Grande Valley. Popular among locals and worth the drive from nearby cities, it can get busy, so it's recommended to buy a box of conchas and other pastries in advance.
The place is always packed, and finding parking can be a bit difficult, but the wait is worth it. The prices are perfect for these difficult times, and the quality of the products is unrivaled in taste and quality. Though the customer service can be a hit or miss, the bread is considered the best in the valley, making the drive and potential lack of hospitality worth it.