Daniel’s Bakery and Mexican Food

There are no words to describe what an incredibly awesome job Daniel’s Bakery did catering our wedding of 300 people. We wanted authentic Mexican food and that is exactly what we got! We received so many compliments on the food and we are so happy we chose them to cater. Appetizers: Chicharron con chile verde sopes/​handmade tortilla quesadillas Entrees: Chicken Mole and Chicken & Steak Fajitas with rice, beans and handmade tortillas. The owner Ruben did a fantastic job! THANK YOU Daniel’s Bakery!

Ordered carne asada nachos,
The woman says $ 10, I ask in English because I am definitely not Hispanic in any way aside from a love for their food, are they usually $ 10? (They have no prices posted) the girl replies «I don’t know let me check» I am expecting her to come back and charge me less because I come here often and can’t recall ever paying that much for nachos (but then again I usually come with my boyfriend who is much tanner and fluent in Spanish) she comes back and says «actually it’s $ 12» on any normal day I would have taken my money somewhere else and be done with it but I was In a rush so begrudgingly handed over another $ 2. Then the nachos show up 10 minutes later and I take them to go, when I get to my car and eat I find that they didn’t even bother melting the damn cheese! After WAY overcharging me for them they were terrible! Meat was cold and bland there was so little meat/​cheese compared to the pile of cold chips that it was something I would have expected from Taco Bell. I will not be returning to Daniels again and definitely don’t recommend it.

My husband declared the mole to best the best he has ever had, and we live in San Diego. Clean and friendly no frills shop. Authentic food! One star off for price, a little high and no prices listed on the menu.

If you want an authentic Mexican meal then this is the place to try! They serve generous portions and the best part is the tortillas are homemade.
My favorite here is the Caldo de Res. It’s a beef soup served in a huge bowl with fresh homemade flour tortillas on the side. Perfect on a cold rainy day! I also love their chicken enchiladas. You get a serving of 3 with rice and beans. I normally can’t finish my meals but I can eat this whole plate because it’s that delicious.
The albondigas soup is made with a chipotle based stock. This soup is too spicy for me! I wish they would make it simple with and nix the chipotle. Even my friend who can tolerate spicy food wasn’t able to enjoy it.
You can also find Mexican bread and sweets here too. Give this place a try!

This place is a hidden gem. Very authentic and the food is AMAZING! Best to be a Spanish speaker to order and the Carne asada isn’t very good. Everything else is among the best I have had.

Ahh… Homemade tortillas… is taste so good… Rellenos and camarones so fresh!!! Moi Bueno!!! And dont forget its a Bakery!!!

This review is for the Pan Dulce/​Bakery only
My 12 year old son and I are on a mission to find the best Pan Dulce in our travels. So far «La Mexicana» bakery in San Francisco’s Mission district is the winner, but for a local spot, Daniel’s is probably our #2 favorite in town.
The weekend morning selection is very diverse, but tends more towards the flaky pastries, cookies, and fancier styles as opposed to more basic cuernos de azucar and conchas. It is a traditional type of panaderia (bakery) where you grab some tongs and a tray and make your way through the various cases of baked goods.
Be sure to look into the kitchen to see what is cooling down on the racks — there may be something back there that is NOT out front and you don’t want to miss your favorites.
The stuffed turnover type pastries are usually very good, but impossible to tell what’s inside unless you ask or just go for it. Typically they will have pineapple, custard, and apple empanadas. I have not yet seen them feature camote (sweet potato) or pumpkin (might be a regional thing).
If you plan to stay and eat your pan dulce there at their little tables, you might want to bring your own beverage unless you want can of Monster or Snapple with breakfast. They don’t sell individual milk and their coffee is pretty bland and weak.
four stars for the selection and quality of the pastries and bread, minus one star for the lack of breakfast beverage offerings

This is, hands-​down, the best Mexican food I’ve had in Santa Barbara. It is a very authentic, family run business. I’m not a huge fan of Mexican baked goods, so I won’t review that, but their food is fantastic. My favorite is the chicken mole, the chile rellenos are great, and the sopes… mmmmmmmm!
There’s usually a telenovela or a loud soccer game on the TV and the tables and chairs are pretty rustic plastic, so if you want a table cloth and quiet conversation, look elsewhere.

This place really reminds me of the times i visited Mexico. Soccer on the TV, mexican coca-​cola, bread, and a small kitchen that churns out homestyle mexican food. They’re not shy with the manteca… it makes the tamale and sopes just a little bit more deadly, but yet tasty… I’ll probably be back.