This family-run grocery store in Bed-Stuy is a hidden gem for authentic Mexican products, featuring everything from festive pan dulces to marinated skirt steak.
9360 Ballard Rd, Des Plaines, IL 60016 Get directions
"I fancy myself a pseudo-concha-connoisseur, so I head to this Bed-Stuy Mexican bakery for a concha shopping spree. It's a tray-and-tong situation here, so load up on all the typical pan dulces like conchas (including bright blue, green, and seasonal designs like pumpkin), cuernitos, and a decadent dulce de leche cake. There are also seasonal specialties like pan de muerto (orange zest-flavored Day of the Dead bread) and Roscas de Reyes (“King’s Wreath” decorated with multicolored candied fruit peels eaten around Christmas). photo credit: Alex Staniloff" - Marisel Salazar
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