Panaderia La Chapina
If you're ever cruising through Santa Ana and craving something freshly baked and full of heart, Panaderia La Chapina is the kind of spot that instantly feels like home. Tucked away at 2230 W Edinger Ave, this charming Guatemalan bakery-meets-restaurant serves up more than just pastries—it delivers warmth, flavor, and that unmistakable feeling of comfort food done right.
Step inside and you’re greeted with the sweet scent of pan dulce, fresh from the oven. Think conchas, cuernitos, and rolls that are soft, golden, and generously dusted with sugar. But it’s not just about the baked goods. What sets Panaderia La Chapina apart is how effortlessly it blends the warmth of a panadería with the heartiness of a full-on Latin restaurant.
The menu? It's a delicious showcase of Guatemalan flavors with a homemade touch. From tamales wrapped in banana leaves to hearty breakfasts that come with perfectly seasoned eggs, beans, and plantains—everything tastes like it’s made by someone’s abuela. And if you’re in the mood for something light, their sandwiches and fresh juices are equally worth the trip.
What locals love most, though, is the vibe. There’s a genuine community feel here. Whether you're picking up a dozen pastries for the family or sitting down for a slow lunch, you’ll likely be greeted with a smile and maybe even a friendly conversation.
Panaderia La Chapina isn’t just a bakery. It’s a taste of tradition, a slice of culture, and a cozy corner of Santa Ana that keeps people coming back—not just for the food, but for the soul behind it.
Reviews
We had family come down to Disneyland and we wanted some Guatemalan tamales . We got a bunch of pork tamales and a couple of chicken tamales. They were moist and good sized .The beans were good and also a good portion. We got lucky and they did accept card. The passion fruit agua Fresca was delicious as well
Live their plátanos fritos and beans plate ! CASH ONLY ! I like how it's close to home , although it can get pretty busy , service is great !
Hidden spot in Santa Ana, great chuchitos( Guatemalan potatoes tamal) , rellenitos are the best I ever ate, and their chow mein is like no other, has great flavor lots of veggies and chicken. Authentic Guatemalan, service is very fast.
I totally forgot to leave my review on this place as I have been there so many times! First I gotta forewarn it's a mom and pop shop type of vibe so be ready to pay in cash only because they don't take card..also they don't have someone who speaks English every day so be prepared to speak Spanish or use your phone translator if you can. I ordered the pious as from here because a friend of mine told me they were great and growing up in Santa Ana mom and pop shops are the best and boy was he right! The cash only and trying to make my order in Spanglish was worth it because they made my pupusas fresh to order and they were piping hot so be careful because I made the mistake of biting right into one and ouuuuuch in a good way tho! Lol pupusa was perfect just the right amount of chicarron and queso and the revuelto that my daughter ordered she said it was on point! It had jus enough grease so it wasnt too dry it was perfect! The other sad part is they only serve pupusas the weekends only so if your have a hankering for pupusas you got to wait in til Saturday and Sunday 8am to 7pm just a heads up hope this help but go and try for yourself don't just take my word for it!
I have had their steamed banana leaf wrapped pork tamale twice. The masa and the meat inside the tamale is well apportioned, delicious, and moist at every bite. The best local tamales that I ever had. Other eateries have too much masa and less meat and vice versa, small sized with no flavor. I wish they can make a sweet corn tamale or platanos con mole tamale or Nuegados (orange scented) based tamale.