Efren's Bakery - Lake Forest

Very expensive /Muy caroBread is decent, but the price is more than double than other bakeries around the areaI asked a simple question about a bread I wanted to buy, and the person told me he couldn't tell me what was made of, I wasn't asking for the recipe to make my ownVery rude!

This place is a hidden gem! The owner (Efren) his wife are very sweet generous. They have gorgeous cakes, hand frosted artistic cookies, jelly rolls, freshly baked bread, macaroons authentic pan dulces. You Absolutely Must Go.

I decided to give this place a try because they sell Mexican sweet bread. They had a limited selection but ones you can't find at nearby Mexican bakeries so I was excited to try them. I got only a couple pastries and it turned out to be more expensive then expected. At this point I had high expectations but was let down when I took the first bite. Their cinnamon roll is good but was a bit dry and a VERY strong taste of cinnamon. I really enjoyed their muffins but they taste like the ones from Costco. I got another bread (not sure what it's called) but it seemed as if they poured over a tbsp of sugar over it and that's the only thing that gave it flavor. Overall, I did like that they weren't overly sweet or buttery like other places but I don't think this place is worth it. It didn't taste fresh or of high quality. Service was okay as it took them a while to acknowledge us we were the only ones in there. Bread: 7/10Service: 6/10

Ordered a tres leches cake for my sons birthday, it was easy to place over the phone. I ordered about a week before. The cake was great, will definitely order again.

Oh just amazing bakes. Don't pass this place up thinking its another Mexican Bakery.. it carries great Mexican bakes and more.. Challah Bread is worth trying. Pineapple Empanada. Just a very clean bakery. I like the Jalapeño Ham and Cheese Croissant.. Serves hot chocolate and coffee. Serves kids and adults.. bring your family friends here. I enjoyed the choco flan and Tres Leches Cake.