“Concha” is the darling of Latin pastries; it is the star of Mexican bakery and probably one of the most attractive breads in the world. (Photo Frank Alejandre / The Nevadan, El Nevadense)
Bread is an important element in the diets of Latinos. In Mexico, for example, a person courting a potential partner may ask: “What time do you go get the bread?”
It is also said—in a joking way, of course—that it’s often easier to stop consuming a prohibited substance than it is to stop eating sweet bread and coffee.
Bread in the Mexican diet is linked to the Spanish conquest. It was the Europeans who carried out the processes of transforming wheat into bread, with the beginning of the baking industry dating back to 1524.
Currently, the concha is the darling of Latin pastries: It is the star of any Mexican bakery and probably one of the most attractive breads in the world.
In recent years in Nevada, concha has gone from being mostly found only in bakeries located in Hispanic neighborhoods to being a featured item at trendy restaurants and cafes.
Are you craving some freshly baked sweet bread? Here are eight Latin bakeries to find just what you’re looking for.
Las Vegas Bakery
Two locations in Las Vegas
Service options: Takeout · No delivery
Address: 2010 E Lake Mead Blvd, North Las Vegas, NV 89030
Hours: ⋅ Closes 8 PM
Menu: places.singleplatform.com
Phone: (702) 331-9703
Cake World Bakery
Bakery creating an array of special occasion cakes, plus pastries, cookies & other sweet treats.
Service options: Takeout · Delivery
Address: 220 N Maryland Pkwy, Las Vegas, NV 89101
Hours: ⋅ Closes 7 PM
Phone: (702) 471-7111
Pasabocas Colombian Bakery
Service options: Takeout · Delivery
Located in: The Historic Commercial Center District
Address: 953 E Sahara Ave E8, Las Vegas, NV 89104
Hours: ⋅ Closes 6 PM
Phone: (702) 640-8564
Panadería y más
Service options: In-store shopping
Address: 1424 N Eastern Ave, Las Vegas, NV 89101
Hours: ⋅ Closes 7 PM
Phone: (702) 980-7285
Panadería La Estrella
Service options: Takeout · Delivery
Located in: Belmont Square
Address: 3100 E Lake Mead Blvd Ste 21, North Las Vegas, NV 89030
Hours: ⋅ Closes 8 PM
Menu: orderpanaderialaestrella.com
Phone: (702) 334-7308
Los Portales Bakery
Service options: Takeout · No delivery
Address: 2630 E Lake Mead Blvd A, North Las Vegas, NV 89030
Hours: ⋅ Closes 8 PM
Menu: places.singleplatform.com
Phone: (702) 649-0072
Panadería La Mixteca Poblana
Service options: Takeout · Delivery · No delivery
Located in: Owens Plaza
Address: 3955 E Owens Ave STE 170, Las Vegas, NV 89110
Hours: ⋅ Closes 7 PM
Phone: (702) 413-7434
La Mexicana Bakery
Service options: Takeout
Located in: Stewart Square
Address: 235 N Eastern Ave #122, Las Vegas, NV 89101
Hours: ⋅ Closes 9 PM
Phone: (702) 477-0235
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