Rubio’s Bakery

This is a bakery, right? Wrong. We were in the mood for cake at 845 pm on our way back from dinner and in our search, Rubio’s was our closest option that was still open with a promising number of Unilocal stars. We got there at 845p, and the place was empty — all the food trays behind the clear glass were already cleaned out. We didn’t care because we were there for cake. At first glance of the baked goods side, I didn’t find anything that particularly looked good. Everything looked sooo dry. There were not many options for cake slices, either, and they looked sad. We should have just walked out then. But once again — I blindly relied on the Unilocal rating. We settled on a slice of red velvet and opera cake.
They were impatient with us as we asked for the cake, even though we had 15 minutes left before their posted closing time. That has no bearing on the rating. We took the cake with us to eat at home. They’re lucky we did. After taking the first bite, I would have asked them to taste it themselves. The cake was inedible. HARD and stale and just wrong. Nothing fresh about it. In fact, the metal fork didn’t even through the 3 layers of frosting easily. They should not sell anything in that kind of state. Such a waste.
When we were paying, we talked about going back to try the food some time. No chance. The fact that they sold this kind of cake to us is enough to totally gross me out.

Rubio’s Food is QUALITY home made food! Best place i have eaten by far. I always recommend this Amazing restaurant to all my friends and Family. If your in town you won’t regret stoping by for a bite to eat.

Porto’s is way better and the 3 leches cake was only $ 30 and feeds 20 people vs the $ 47.00 cake that feeds 15 at Rubio’s. Super over priced and it doesn’t help that they don’t speak English.

Very impressed with whole layout. Food was on point!
Service was awesome!
Price was the best part.

I went this morning for a rosca de reyes. Everyone was very friendly and greeted me with a smile. The place was clean and full of customers. All my co-​workers including my self enjoyed the rosca. It was made just perfect and very delicious with a cup of coffee. Can’t review the food or any other bakery item because I haven’t tried it, but I will definitely be returning to try everything else.

Great people from Guatemala. Food is amazing and the quality of foods my pictures speak for them selves

Small bakery but with many delicious pastries. I love that they have sooo much to chose from… its a bit pricey but its definitely worth each
sooo in love with their mil hojas cake omg! Love it

I recently went to this bakery with my five-​year old grand-​daughter. I asked the Manager if my grand-​daughter could use the restroom and that I would be glad to purchase a bakery item as the sign posted on the wall said «restroom for customers only.» I was told no she could not use the bathroom even when I offered to buy a whole cake! At this point my grand-​daughter began to cry and was going to wet her pants. Both ladies behind the counter just stared at us without any concern for a crying child. I am pretty sure they have children in their life and have been in this exact situation. I ran down with my grand-​daughter holding her pants to a nail salon located in the same shopping center. The ladies welcomed us in, said no problem to using the bathroom. They were so nice to us! Shame on you Rubio’s Restaurant and Bakery!!! I could see you denying an adult but a small child just takes the cake in my book!
I would give this business a negative 100.

I lived in the local area most of my life, I was in the mood for some authentic Chapin breakfast one day while running some errands in the local neighborhood and decided to bring my wife along. Most of the stuff I was in the mood for they no longer had as it was late in the morning and most breakfast items were no longer served or fresh.
Next time we will have to be here earlier.

The real Guatemalan taste. Plus every time there is a birthday in the family, here where I go for the cake. They have good variety of food plus the good service, I definitely recomend it.

Their cakes have always been delicious, ever since the first time I tried them!

My daughter and I often come here to have breakfast and enjoyed everytime we do so. Staff and Mr. Rubio are always ready to give good service and we love every bit of it. Their mocha opera cake is so good. We love this place!

Stumbled upon this little bakery… aka we meant to go to Smiles, but it was closed so this was right next door.
It was clean, many options, and very friendly staff…
My friend had soup and rice and I had a coffee. Everyone seemed to be enjoying themselves and their was a lot of options. I definitely think this is a hidden gem in a food dessert. Just try it…

I like that the place is clean, humble but with a good ambience. The selection is very typical, authentic Guatemalan food.
I don’t however like eating in disposable plates when dining in. I also wasn’t crazy that they don’t have combination plates. You order everything that generally goes together on a breakfast separately.
Their cakes look good but my first impression (having tried the «Budin») was, not as good as I expected. Generally this type of cake in my experience is extra moist and sweetened with a liquid caramel sauce of some sort. This one wasn’t.
Next time I’ll probably try the sweet bread.
I’ll give it another whirl to see it they can twist my arm enough to give four stars. I think I’ll try «tamalito de chipilin» next time.

I just felt in love with this place, love their cakes, small buffet but delicious foods. Very clean place love their fresh pastries, desserts and of course fresh juices. I recommend Rubio’s just sit down and ready your newspaper and enjoy :))) will be coming back…

I went to this Bakery/​restaurant, but service was bad, food was just ok. And my son wanted a piece of. Chocolate cake, and they wouldn’t cut a single piece for him. Is a very small place. And is small buffet, not a lot of choices. Also we bought bread it was thick and no flavor, I have been to other Guatemala’n Restaurants and O like the food and service, but this place I don’t recommend.

I hate to quote another post, but this place is a foodie’s dream. The cafeteria style food selection was delicious and the tamales are to die for. If in the neighborhood, try it out, great spot.

Rude staff. Old cakes. Overpriced. That is what you get when you step into this place. When it opened back in the 90s this place was a 5 star. Now not even one star worthy. All they care about now is charging for the name of their business.

A gem, total gem. I love places like this —– hiding somewhere in a little mini mall, and the people inside speak very little English, and it’s just soooo fresh and delicious and cheap.
A foodie’s dream. Rubio’s shines in it’s cooked foods. Everything is soo incredibly fresh, that you will never want to eat prepared food at Whole Foods ever again.
The hilarious thing is that every time I go I get charged a different price for my food. Sometimes 5.50, sometimes 6, sometimes 8 bucks. Not sure I get their pricing system yet but I don’t care. :)
When it comes to their Mexican pastries and desserts, they’re nothing special. But please, go for the AWESOME cooked food when you want a home cooked meal away from home, and are in the neighborhood.

I went to the Small Natural and Fresh place they had nearby. A few doors down.
Service was seriously great. Their smoothies are awesome. Very natural, smooth and not horribly rich, just right, more like home made. I like that. And it’s not crowded with people that will toss you a dirty look cuz you wont drink wheat grass.
The customer service is cool, they are patient.
Sammiches are great too. :D bread toasted, and when you order a sammich, you get 2 sides. :D super cool.
I am def. going back. yay!
Check it!
their parking lot is kinda tight squeeze, so please be patient. If you can’t park somewhere else and walk.