Tortillas La Ranchera

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. A few years ago, a regular noticed something peculiar on the bakery’s shelves one morning. Among the usual pastries and tortillas sat an old, dusty jar labeled ‘Free Samples.’ But what made it odd was that no sign or note explained its presence. Curious, the regular decided to open it, only to discover stale tortillas from last week—completely inedible. A delivery driver later confessed they were meant for recycling but had accidentally been placed there instead. Since then, a small sign appeared: ‘Free Samples—Ask First!’

2. A delivery driver once found an unusual package in the bakery’s empty fridge. Curious, he opened it to discover a small, handwritten note that read: ‘Take one tortilla, leave one wish.’ Smiling, the delivery driver took a warm tortilla and made a quick wish for a good tip. Later that day, his colleague teased him about the strange encounter, but when they both checked the fridge later, there was another note: ‘Next time bring two wishes—we’re running low on tortillas!’

3. A delivery driver once stopped for coffee after work and spotted an old, dusty guitar case propped up against the bakery's counter. Curious, he picked it up—and inside were freshly baked tortillas wrapped in vintage newspaper from the 1980s. The delivery driver carefully unwrapped one of the tortillas, which crinkled like ancient parchment. He bit into it—only to discover that it was still warm from the oven! Turned out, the bakery had been secretly using these time-capsule tortillas as a special treat for loyal customers. From then on, everyone knew to check the counter for that mysterious guitar case.

4. A delivery driver once stopped for coffee after work and spotted an old, dusty calendar on the wall with a mysterious message scribbled in pencil. Curious, he rubbed off some of the dust and read: ‘Free pie on your birthday.’ The delivery driver chuckled, thinking it was just another quirky note. A month later, he returned on his birthday—only to discover that someone had indeed baked him a delicious pecan pie. Smiling, he realized Tortillas La Ranchera had its own secret way of saying happy birthday.’