Mini Conchas, Baked Fresh Every Morning in Santa Ana & Anaheim
Bite-size conchas with the same sugar-shell crunch as the full-size classic — vanilla, chocolate, and pink, sold by the bagful and made for sharing.
What are mini conchas?
A concha is Mexico's most recognizable pan dulce: a soft, lightly sweet roll topped with a crunchy sugar shell scored to look like a seashell. Mini conchas are the same bread in a party-friendly size — one or two bites, the same vanilla, chocolate, or pink topping, and a lot easier to share around a table or an office tray.
They are not a different recipe. We use the same dough and the same shell paste as our full-size conchas, shaped smaller so a bag goes further at birthday parties, quinceañeras, school events, and Sunday coffee. Kids love them; adults quietly empty the bag first.
At Tlaxcala Bakery we bake mini conchas in-house every morning at both our Santa Ana and Anaheim locations. No preservatives, nothing frozen, and when the bag is gone for the day, it is gone until tomorrow's bake.
From the case to the box
Real photos from our bakeries — the colors that fill the tray every morning.
How people buy mini conchas
Same shell, smaller size — here is why they leave the case so fast.
Parties & dessert tables
A few bags cover a crowd without needing plates or forks. Perfect next to fruit, coffee, and a birthday cake.
Office & school treats
Easy to share, easy to grab. No slicing, no mess — just open the bag.
Kids' favorites
The pink and chocolate shells disappear first. A gentle introduction to pan dulce for little hands.
Coffee & hot chocolate
Same classic pairing as a full concha — dunk if you want, no judgment.
Gift boxes
A mixed bag makes a thoughtful hostess gift or a thank-you for the neighbors.
Bulk & event orders
Planning a big celebration? Call either location a day ahead and we will bake a larger run ready for pickup.
Want the full pan dulce case?
Mini conchas are one star of a much bigger lineup. Our cases rotate more than 85 varieties of pan dulce — full-size conchas, cuernos, empanadas, cookies, and seasonal specials.
If you are filling a tray for the family, start with minis and add whatever else just came out of the oven.
Explore our pan dulce →Where to buy mini conchas in Orange County
Two family bakeries, open every day. Walk in for a bag, or call ahead for parties.
Santa Ana
1208 S Standard Ave
Santa Ana, CA 92707
Open daily · 6:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Anaheim
3174 W Lincoln Ave Ste 104
Anaheim, CA 92801
Open daily · 5:00 AM - 8:00 PM
We are a short drive from Garden Grove, Orange, Tustin, Costa Mesa, Fullerton, Buena Park, Westminster, Stanton, and Fountain Valley. Searching for mini conchas or bite-size pan dulce near you in central Orange County? One of our two locations is probably the closest real Mexican bakery.
Mini concha questions we get asked
What flavors of mini conchas do you bake?
The classic shell toppings: vanilla (white or yellow sugar paste), chocolate, and pink. Exact colors on the tray can vary day to day, but those three are the core lineup.
How are mini conchas sold?
By the bag or box — they are meant for sharing. Ask at the counter for the sizes available that day.
Do I need to order mini conchas ahead of time?
Not for a normal bag. For large party quantities, call the Santa Ana or Anaheim bakery a day ahead so we can bake enough.
Are mini conchas the same as full-size conchas?
Same dough, same shell topping, smaller size. If you want the classic larger roll, we bake those every morning too — see our pan dulce case.
When are mini conchas freshest?
First thing in the morning. Anaheim opens at 5:00 AM and Santa Ana at 6:00 AM, seven days a week.
Where can I buy mini conchas in Santa Ana and Anaheim?
At either Tlaxcala Bakery: 1208 S Standard Ave, Santa Ana (6:00 AM – 9:00 PM daily) or 3174 W Lincoln Ave Ste 104, Anaheim (5:00 AM – 8:00 PM daily).
Grab a bag while the shells are still crisp
Both bakeries are open every day. Stop by for mini conchas, or call ahead if you need a big order for a party or the office.