Probably no bakery like this in the rest of the world. HUGE HUGE selection of cakes and pastries and VERY LOW prices. But you need to know how it works. There are three processes: 1, For pastries, pick up a tray and tongs. Help yourself....More

I stayed just a couple of blocks away in March 2019, visited Pasteleria Ideal on several occasions. The pastries and breads that are out on display are very very good but the pastries in the separate case near the front entrance are truly exceptional. We...More

Just happened upon this amazing bakery walking around the historic area of the city. It is massive and yet you can barely move in here. There are people carrying trays stacked with cakes, pastries and cookies . The cakes are amazing creations but its the...More

If you can/like to eat baked goods, you must visit Pasteleria Ideal. The place is magical and the pastries are huge, delicious and cheap. Payment is not as difficult as other reviews have noted--you just have to take your tray of pastries to a counter...More

Bakeries are my favorite places to visit when traveling. It tells me a lot about the culture and food of an area. Pasteleria Ideal is the most amazing bakery I have ever been in. Two floors of deliciousness! They cake selections and demos are unbelievable...More

Tons of variety. Loved everything we purchased. Cakes displayed were stunning. However we didn’t purchase one, just looked. Buying is confusing. Make your choice and you get an invoice. Pay using the invoice then go pick up your goods that are now packaged up.

The cakes and tarts in this delightful bakery look too good to believe. If you want a smaller portion, they have that too. In addition, the empanada we purchased yesterday had delicious filling and the most delicate, flaky crust you could imagine. Great prices. Upstairs...More