Navis Bakery
Navis Bakery in Rosemead might give your favorite Cuban spots a run for their money. Their chicken tamales pack heat from the salsa verde, and the meat stays surprisingly moist. But the real sleeper hit is the cheese rolls, bigger, flakier, and just a dollar each. Add in guava cheese pastries and creme brulee cheesecake, and this place quietly hits hard.
Go here if
- →You want tamales, pastries, and cheese rolls at unbeatable prices
- →You love Mexican bakeries with a wide variety
- →You want a sleeper hit that locals know about
Skip it if
- —You want a full restaurant meal
- —You're looking for something beyond baked goods and tamales
The basics
- Address
- 2249 San Gabriel Blvd, Rosemead, CA 91770
- Price
- $ · about $10–20 a head (Google)
- Cuisine
- Mexican
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