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One of my Mexican-heritage coworkers brought a Rosca De Reyes (Kings Cake) to work on January 6th (Epiphany) and I was the one who found the Muneco (Christ child).
According to tradition, I'm now the baby's godfather, and am expected to throw a party on Feb 2nd (Sunday), complete with tamales and atole (a masa beverage).
Since we don't work on Sunday. . . . . and many of the people in my office are vegetarians. . . . . . and I have no intention of making tamales and atole for 2 dozen people, I've decided to take a few liberties with my responsibilities and just bring in some other Mexican treat for work on Monday.
My first thought was churros, but there may be other Mexican desserts and treats that may also work.
Unfortunately, a Google search has not been too successful in locating a bakery where I could purchase said treats.
My commute takes me up Kildaire Farm Road, around either Maynard or Cary Parkway, and across Evans. Does anyone know of a business along this route, or nearby, where I could find a treat for my coworkers?
I've seen tres leches cakes at Walmart so maybe the Walmart on the corner of Harrison and Maynard. That particular store also seems to have a large Hispanic clientele which might make your quest easier but I'm not sure I would leave this till Monday morning. Also note to self if I'm ever eating a cake on Epiphany and find the baby, hide it in someone else's slice.
A google for "panaderia" in Cary came up with La Michoacana Bakery 114 SW Maynard Rd, Cary, NC 27511 (4.5 stars with 100+ reviews), and Panaderia Guadalajara 1379 SE Maynard Rd, Cary, NC 27511 (4.6 stars with 32 reviews). Vida Dulce is an awesome paletas and ice cream place, but they also have churros and other things. Might be worth a look at their menu.
I was thinking of tres leches cake also, so that certainly is an option. My wife has made them before, but says that they are difficult . . . . she said something about getting the egg mixture the correct consistency . . . . and is not willing to help me if I decide to bake one myself. Therefore I'd have to buy one.
A google for "panaderia" in Cary came up with La Michoacana Bakery 114 SW Maynard Rd, Cary, NC 27511 (4.5 stars with 100+ reviews), and Panaderia Guadalajara 1379 SE Maynard Rd, Cary, NC 27511 (4.6 stars with 32 reviews). Vida Dulce is an awesome paletas and ice cream place, but they also have churros and other things. Might be worth a look at their menu.
I actually went to Michoacana bakery today. I was very confused. There was a small store/shop at one end of the strip mall. I went in and there was a row of glass front cases, containing mostly breads and cookies. The majority of the store was other food items on shelves, like a convenience store. At the other end of the strip mall was business that actually looked like a bakery, but it did not look like it was open to the public.
I also saw that Vida Dulce had churros on their menu. It looked like they came with 5 or 6 to a plate and were topped with whipped cream. Not sure if they sell them by the dozen, but it might be worth calling them.
I did not notice the Guadalajara bakery until I got back home from Michoacana and was doing more Googling. Their Facebook page only shows pictures of birthday cakes, and other similar cakes, so I'm not sure what all they have available.
. . and is not willing to help me if I decide to bake one myself. Therefore I'd have to buy one.
LOL I'm sorry but I love this so much....that's so me - looking you right in the eye and telling you up front "you're on your own, dude". And then repeating it when you're right in the thick of it.
At any rate, the locations poppydog offered are pretty much ground zero for ethnic foods!
There is a string of real Hispanic grocery stores on St. Albans Road between Wake Forest Road and New Hope Church Road that might have some ideas.
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Originally Posted by lifetraveler
You can also try La PanaderÃa Espiga they’re open 7 days a week 7a-9:30p 2237 New Hope Church Rd, Raleigh, NC 27604 (919) 876-6060 Call and ask.
It’s right off New Hope Church and Atlantic Ave.
Nah. Too far away. I live down by Fuquay. Thanks for the suggestion though
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And then repeating it when you're right in the thick of it.
