La Estrella Bakery Recognized by Washington Post for Pan De Muerto

Big applause for Tucson’s own La Estrella Bakery—featured by the Washington Post for their beautifully crafted pan de muerto, the sweet, symbolic bread of Día de los Muertos. The Post’s piece even notes La Estrella’s origins: “We actually opened on Oct. 31, 1985, just in time for Día de los Muertos,” says Erica Franco, whose family still leads the bakery today.

During the season (mid-Oct to early Nov), the team hand-shapes rounds with “bones” of dough and finishes many loaves with a local-honey and cinnamon-stick syrup that helps bright sugar crystals cling to the top—moist, fragrant, and perfect with coffee. See how they make it.

La Estrella is a Tucson touchstone with multiple locations, including the Mercado San Agustín shop at 120 S. Avenida del Convento, #100 and a new downtown bakery at 141 S. Stone Ave., #100 (opened May 5, 2024). For all current addresses and hours, check the official site. Tucson’s community remembrance is equally special—our annual All Souls Procession began in 1990 and fills the city with art, memory, and marigolds every fall.

See What the Fuss is About: Tap to read the Washington Post feature, then visit your nearest La Estrella to pre-order or pick up pan de muerto for your ofrenda—and savor a Tucson tradition.

¡Buen provecho y viva la memoria! – Tony Ray 🥖

• Website: https://www.seetucsonhomes.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/La-Estrella-Bakery-Recognized-for-Pan-De-Muerto-Washington-Post-Article.pdf
• Address: 5266 S 12th Ave, Tucson, AZ 85706
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