La Estrella Bakery ★ 4.5
La Estrella Bakery at Mercado San Agustin in Tucson sells the city's canonical pan dulce since 1986: conchas, empanadas and a strong cafe de olla under $5.
Try: Concha and cafe de olla
What to order at Pat's Drive In
- The dish to know
- Chili dog with cheese and onions
CuisineAmerican diner
Price$
Neighborhoodmercado-district
HoursMon-Wed 11:00-21:00; Thu-Sat 11:00-22:00; closed Sun
Phone+1 520 624 0891
The dishChili dog with cheese and onions
Location
Address: 1202 W Niagara St, Tucson, AZ 85745
Also in mercado-district
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