Teresita's Mexican Bakery – Tacoma, WA: Hours, Menu & Directions

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3731 McKinley Ave, Tacoma, WA 98404

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Address3731 McKinley Ave, Tacoma, WA 98404

Phone(253) 474-5110

StyleMexican panadería

CountyPierce County

Time zonePacific Time

From city center1.1 mi east

About Teresita's Mexican Bakery

Teresita's Mexican Bakery serves Tacoma from 3731 McKinley Ave, 1.1 mi east of the Tacoma city center.

Our Tacoma directory counts 50 bakeries in total, which works out to one bakery per 4,564 residents. If you want to compare, Pro Blended Cookies sits 0.2 mi from here.

We have not been able to confirm a full weekly schedule for Teresita's Mexican Bakery yet, so calling ahead at (253) 474-5110 is the safest bet. Bakeries often sell out of popular items by early afternoon.

What to order

Typical items at a Mexican panadería like this one — the bakery's own selection may differ.

Full menu

Pan Dulce

CuernoA crescent-shaped sweet roll, somewhere between bread and croissant, with a tender crumb and a sugar-dusted or glazed top.
OrejaPalmier-style puff pastry rolled in sugar and baked into ear-shaped spirals that caramelize into crisp, glassy, buttery layers.
MarranitoAlso called puerquito or cochinito: a pig-shaped soft gingerbread sweetened with piloncillo and molasses, cakey in texture with an earthy, mildly spiced flavor.
Ojo de BueyNamed for an ox eye, this pastry rings a disc of sponge cake with a coil of flaky puff pastry, offering two contrasting textures in one piece.

Galletas y Polvorones

Polvorón de NuezMexican wedding cookies made with ground pecans, baked into small balls and rolled in powdered sugar for a soft, nutty crumble.
Polvorón TricolorA thick shortbread cookie striped pink, white, and yellow or chocolate, with a sandy texture that dissolves into a vanilla-sweet finish.
Galleta de GrajeaA round butter cookie edged in rainbow sprinkles, crisp around the rim and slightly tender in the middle, a favorite with children.
HojarascaA delicate cinnamon shortbread, traditionally made with lard, tossed in cinnamon sugar after baking; very crumbly with a warm, spiced aroma.

Empanadas y Rellenos

Empanada de PiñaA sugar-crusted turnover packed with sticky pineapple jam, its soft pastry shell giving way to a bright tropical bite.
Empanada de CamoteFilled with smooth sweet potato purée scented with cinnamon, this turnover is mellow and earthy, with a sugar-sprinkled crust.
Empanada de CremaA tender turnover holding a vanilla pastry cream filling, dusted with sugar; mild, creamy, and popular with kids.
Churro RellenoA ridged fried churro rolled in cinnamon sugar and filled with cajeta, chocolate, or cream, crunchy outside with a gooey center.