Fresh Mexican pastries displayed on a wooden counter
Salt Lake City's Favorite Mexican Bakery

Every Concha
Told by Hand

Three generations of family recipes, baked fresh each morning — from our oven to your table in the heart of Salt Lake City.

30+
Years of Tradition
50+
Daily Fresh Batches
100%
Made from Scratch
Baker shaping fresh conchas by hand in the bakery kitchen
Our Story

Family Recipes That
Never Changed

Buendia's Mexican Bakery began with a simple belief: that the best pastries come from patience, tradition, and ingredients you can trust. What started as a small family kitchen has grown into one of Salt Lake City's most beloved Mexican bakeries — but our approach has never changed.

Every morning, our bakers arrive before dawn to mix, shape, and bake using recipes passed down through three generations. We measure by feel, not by machine. Our conchas are hand-crusted, our empanadas folded by tradition, and our café de olla brewed the way it always has been.

Handcrafted
Every piece shaped with care
Fresh Daily
Baked before sunrise
From Our Oven

Our Signature Specialties

Each item is made fresh every morning using time-honored techniques and the finest ingredients.

Assorted colorful conchas with shell-like sugar topping
Bestseller

Conchas

Our iconic shell-topped sweet bread — available in vanilla, chocolate, strawberry, and seasonal flavors. Crisp on the outside, soft within.

Golden bolillos with a crispy crust

Bolillos & Teleras

Perfectly crusty Mexican bread — the foundation for great tortas. Baked to golden perfection every hour of every day.

Fresh empanadas with flaky golden pastry
Popular

Empanadas

Hand-folded and filled with seasoned beef, chicken, or cheese. Crispy, savory, and made to order — a true taste of home.

Churros dusted with cinnamon sugar

Churros

Crispy on the outside, pillowy inside, rolled in cinnamon sugar. Served warm with a side of thick Mexican chocolate for dipping.

Steaming cup of Mexican coffee with cinnamon

Café de Olla

Our signature clay-pot coffee brewed with cinnamon, piloncillo, and a hint of orange. The perfect companion to any pastry.

Mexican donuts with chocolate glaze

Roscas & Donas

Sweet ring breads and glazed donuts — from classic sugared to festive versions topped with candied fruit for special occasions.

Visit Us

Stop By & Taste
the Difference

We're open every morning so you can start your day with something made fresh, not frozen. Come in for your favorite pastry, or pick up a full order for the family.

Location
1232 S Redwood Rd
Salt Lake City, UT 84104-3707
Hours
Monday – Saturday: 6:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Sunday: 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM

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