Norma's Sweets Bakery

"Empanadas and all the savory and sweet pastries at Norma's are all on the crazy cheap, no more than a few bucks. Find pretty much anything, actually, from this friendly neighborhood spot for a bargain. The food is high-quality and won't set you back more than $10. Try the Cuban, and during Carnival season, the guava cream cheese king cake." - Beth D'Addono, Clair Lorell

"This family owned market and bakery in Mid City specializes in Central American pastries like flan, churros, empanadas both sweet and savory — but we’re talking cakes and Norma’s Sweets Bakery has the goods. Call ahead to order the bakery’s specialty — one of the best tres leche cakes around. Beyond moist, tres leches (three milks) is an ultra-light sponge cake soaked in a sweet milk bath." - Clair Lorell

"Norma’s is loved for so many things; its cakes and other sweets, the imported market goods, and its guava cream cheese king cake, but its Cuban is a standout and one of the best in New Orleans. Flaky, melty, and handheld, it’s also one of the least expensive sandwiches to satisfy in town." - Beth D'Addono, Clair Lorell

"Norma’s is loved for so many things — the affordable Bayou St. John market and bakery sells beautiful cakes and other sweets, as well as Honduran and Nicaraguan specialties, imported goods, and of course, its beloved guava and cream cheese king cake. The sweet guava filling is wonderfully balanced by the tang of cream cheese wrapped in crumbly dough, topped with light frosting and sprinkles." - Beth D'Addono, Clair Lorell

"Norma’s is loved for so many things; its custom cakes, Central American pastries, and other sweets, the imported market goods, prepared meats, and its guava cream cheese king cake during Carnival. While you’re there stocking up, grab one of the famous Cuban sandwiches." - Eater Staff, Clair Lorell