Panderia Delicioso.

My teen years were spent in El Cajon, CA.     Although not exactly a border town, it was close enough that we would pile into Cherie's car and head into Tijuana, Mexico.  That would have been the mid 1970's, where one could buy a margarita for a quarter, then stumble back to the street and buy a taco for another quarter.   I don't recall who placed the edict, but it was a requirement - we had to be back on our side of the border before dark.   

So, became our routine, we would eat, drink and shop - wandering up and down the couple main tourist streets of Tijuana.   And, then, right before it was time to go, we'd head a couple blocks into locals territory where there was a Panaderia (Bakery).   There we'd load up our trays with mexican sweets for a dime apiece, to eat in the car while waiting in line to get back across the border (this could take a couple hours).   

A couple times, over the years, in our travels, we'd come across a Panaderia (usually in California or Mexico) and it was always a ... TURN AROUND AND GO BACK, type moment.  

Well, imagine my delight, when I discover, right up the road - not even 3 miles away  - Panaderia Las Delicias tucked away in a small strip mall. 

 Quick --- Turn Around --- Go Back!

This business is more than a bakery, it is also a small hispanic grocery and lunch counter.   I've not yet made it to their menu; it's their pastry that has me hooked. 

Mexican sweets are a bit different than our U.S. based goods.   They are lighter on the sugar and heavier on the flours, giving them a taste and texture all of their own.   You know, if it isn't a sweet as a regular cookie, perhaps one should/could have two.    Or, if it isn't as sweet, perhaps I can have two.

Here you go in, point out what you want and they box it up.   Make sure you check your box before you leave, however.   Not everyone behind the counter speaks English and you don't want to be missing anything in your box when you get home.  

I knew moving to Baton Rouge was a good idea !   

Lorrie,