Lorenzo Warfel
HIDDEN MEXICAN BAKERY! Panadería La Reina is a small Mexican bakery in the heart of Harvard District in Hemet. It’s a hole-in-the-wall, so if you drive too fast you’ll miss it. It’s been a favorite of locals in the valley for many years now. This is my first time back in YEARS and the cookies are STILL top-tier. There’s something about having a Mexican chocolate chip cookie in the cold that just feels so right.
I visited with a group and was met by a friendly, yet astonished lady who seemed to have never seen so many people in her shop before. My main targets (chocolate chip, sprinkle cookies) were available, however I noticed some of the pastry racks were missing quite a few items. My group was looking for conchas, however only one selection was available. We had to wait a bit for the staff to make some more.
The conchas taste good, but I’ve tasted better in years past. Don’t get me wrong, I’m always looking for a chocolate concha fix, it just wasn’t warm enough. I wanted a hot drink with it but unfortunately I don’t think they sell Mexican hot cocoa here.
I spotted a small fridge with refreshments like Jarrito’s and other popular Mexican cold drinks. The store is older, but well-maintained. I think it needs an update aesthetically, but overall it was very clean.
As for seating, I couldn’t find tables inside nor outside (except one, without chairs). La Reina is very much a grab-n-go bakery.
… moremariaelena perez
Always fresh been going there since I was lil with my grandma
… moreJoanna Gamez
I ordered a custom 8inch tres leches cake for my grandma’s 82 birthday this week. It was beautiful and delicious…my family loved it. It’s nice to have an authentic Mexican panaderia nearby. Also picked up some fresh pan dulce!!
… moreMike M
My dad says they have a new owner this year. I can’t say the bread is good, but the family has been coming here for years. $10 for about 10 pastries. They look delicious
… moreAmbrose Kalifornia
We been meaning to come here for a while, and Small Business Saturday seemed perfect. After a leisurely stroll through the Farmer’s Market and an early lunch at Downtown Deli, we walked across the street to my daughter’s favorite bakery. We grabbed a pair of tongs and a sheet tray and went to work. About a dozen selections later and my family walked out happy, with lots of new treats to try when we got home!
… moreRocio Sandoval
I’ve been there several times and I really like it. There is enough variety to please everyone, the conchas are huge, and my kids love all the sweet bread and cookies.
… moreZen Akire
The way I found this panadería was by the smell of fresh pan de dulce. We had breakfast at a near by restaurant. It’s small but they have a good selection of pan.
… moreIrene Stamm
Right down the street from my grandparents house I grew up on this. I live in Texas now and dream about this panaderia.
Food is always, fresh price good & service is great.
… moreSalvador Maynez
Best place to buy your Mexican bread way better than Cardenas and less expensive. Good selection
… moreNelly Barron (MSNJ)
I’ve been looking around town for a panadería to be my go to. I found it. The bread is absolutely delicious. I’ve had the pleasure of grabbing some conchas as they came out the oven. It’s always clean and I’ve never had a complaint about customer service. Evey bread Everytime has been a wonderful treat. Of course it doesn’t hurt the kiddos love it as much as I do.
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