Business Details
44 Years
experience
Authentic Mexican Bakery & Custom Cakes in Salinas, CA
La Plaza Bakery has been a cornerstone of the Salinas, California community since 1982, specializing in handcrafted Mexican pastries, custom cakes, and traditional dishes made with fresh ingredients and old-world recipes. As a family-owned business with six locations across the region, we combine decades of culinary expertise with a commitment to quality, offering catering services for special events and daily meals from breakfast to dinner. Our dedication to authentic flavors, personalized service, and community engagement has made us a trusted destination for both everyday treats and extravagant celebrations. 
Services
Custom Cakes
Catering
Mexican Pastries
Coffee & Drinks
Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
Details
- Year established: 1982
Highlights and features
- We have over 30 years of experience in authentic Mexican baking.
- Our family-owned business prioritizes fresh, high-quality ingredients.
- We offer custom cake design for weddings and special events.
- Catering services available for large gatherings and celebrations.
- Multiple locations serving Salinas and surrounding communities.
Services
Custom Cakes
We create elaborate custom cakes for birthdays, weddings, and quinceaneras using high-quality ingredients. Choose from multiple flavors, fillings, and decorations like fresh flowers and ribbons. Our cakes combine taste and visual appeal for unforgettable celebrations.
Catering
Our catering service provides authentic Mexican dishes for events of all sizes. From enchiladas and tacos to traditional desserts, we deliver fresh, flavorful meals tailored to your event needs with advance ordering and coordination.
Mexican Pastries
Daily-baked Mexican pastries include conchas, empanadas, and pan dulce. Made fresh daily using traditional recipes, these sweet and savory treats pair perfectly with our coffee and hot beverages for breakfast or snacks.
Coffee & Drinks
We serve freshly brewed coffee, hot chocolate, champurrado, and Mexican-style teas. Our beverage menu complements breakfast items and desserts, with options like cappuccinos, lattes, and fruit smoothies available daily.
Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
Full-service meals available from morning to evening. Choose from tacos, burritos, enchiladas, and platos fuertes. Our menu features traditional Mexican dishes made with house-prepared ingredients for lunch or dinner takeout and dine-in.
Questions
What are your hours of operation?
We are open Monday through Sunday from 5:00 AM to 8:00 PM daily.
Do you offer catering services?
Yes, we provide catering for special events with traditional Mexican dishes and desserts.
Can I customize my cake order?
Yes, we offer custom cake design with choices of flavors, fillings, and decorations.
What menu items do you serve?
We serve Mexican pastries, tacos, burritos, enchiladas, platos fuertes, and desserts daily.
Do you have multiple locations?
Yes, we have six locations in Salinas, Soledad, Gonzales, Greenfield, and King City.
