Bakery counters in Mérida worth queuing for: levain breads, laminated pastry, regional bakes and the morning ritual.

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Where to queue for bread and pastry

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La Cubana

Order Franquesa

La Cubana on Calle 62 Mérida is a long-running Yucatán bakery turning out franquesa, marquesote and pan de muerto from a Centro counter since the 1960s.

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Panadería San Antonio

Order Hojaldra de coco

Panadería San Antonio in Mérida's San Antonio Cucul runs Yucatán pan dulce, hojaldras de coco and savory empanadas at the residential bakery corner.

El Globo

Order Pan de muerto

El Globo Paseo Montejo is the Mexico City pastry-chain Mérida outpost on Calle 39, dependable concha, pan de muerto and Mexican wedding cookies in evening.

Pastelería Pop

Order Chocolate-cherry torte

Pastelería Pop in García Ginerés Mérida is a small pastry studio on Calle 31, layered cakes and birthday tortes built to order from a courtyard kitchen.

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