Pasteleria Raquel

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. One morning, a regular noticed something peculiar in Pasteleria Raquel’s display case—a tiny ceramic piggy bank with a mischievous smile. No one remembered it being there before. Soon enough, other customers started noticing the little pig and began leaving coins inside. Before long, someone suggested using it as a lucky charm for winning lottery tickets. Sure enough, on the very next day, an anonymous delivery driver claimed he’d won big—and everyone agreed that Pasteleria Raquel was indeed a place of good fortune.

2. One day, an early-morning baker arrived at Pasteleria Raquel and found a mysterious note taped to the door. It read: ‘Today’s special—baked with love…and extra sprinkles!’ As he opened the oven, steam wafted out carrying the scent of freshly baked pastries—and something else. A delivery driver passing by wrinkled his nose and commented, 'Smells like someone added too many vanilla beans!' Turns out, an enthusiastic neighbor had accidentally spilled her entire jar of extract into the mix. Since then, Pastelería Raquel has been known for its uniquely flavorful treats.

3. One afternoon, while loading pastries into Pasteleria Raquel's delivery truck, a neighbor spotted a small, dusty box nestled among the boxes of freshly baked goods. Curious, he opened it—and inside lay a perfectly preserved slice of cake from the 1980s. The neighbor exclaimed, ‘This must be worth its weight in gold!’ He quickly wrapped it back up and slipped it into his pocket before anyone noticed. Months later, when an old lady came in for her favorite croissant, she recognized the mysterious cake as hers from thirty years ago. Turned out, she’d accidentally left it behind during a rush that day. Everyone had a good laugh, and Pasteleria Raquel became known for its time-traveling treats—at least until someone found another ancient sandwich from the 70s hidden in the oven.

4. In the quiet hours before dawn, a delivery driver pulled up to Pasteleria Raquel. As he unloaded trays of freshly baked goods, he heard a strange humming sound coming from inside the bakery. Curious, he peered through the window and saw an old woman dancing gracefully among the pastries, her eyes closed in bliss. She spun around, picked up a croissant, took a bite, and smiled contentedly. The delivery driver cleared his throat, startling her. With a laugh, she waved him in, saying, '¡Buenos días! I’ve been waiting for you.' Turned out, she was just an early riser who loved their croissants so much she’d sneak in every morning.