La Monarca Bakery – Mexican
Step into a space where the comforting aroma of spiced café de olla and toasted cinnamon fills the air, inviting guests to linger over artisanal treats that celebrate the vibrant flavors of Mexico. From the delicate, sugary crunch of cinnamon churro cookies to the deep, velvety notes of Oaxaca Reserve coffee, every bite offers a nostalgic journey through traditional recipes reimagined with contemporary craft.
1001 Mission Street, South Pasadena CA 91030 https://lamonarcabakery.com/Rating: 4/5 (1 reviews)
Cuisine: Mexican
Price range: $$
Dietary options: halal, keto, low-carb, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, carnivore, renal, tlc, lectin-free, macrobiotic
Diet fit at La Monarca Bakery
Halal at La Monarca Bakery
La Monarca Bakery in South Pasadena has 23 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Champurrado Case of 6 10-oz Bags, Crunchy Cinnamon Churro Cookies 3 oz Bag and Mexican Wedding Cookies 6 oz Bag. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Keto at La Monarca Bakery
La Monarca Bakery in South Pasadena has 1 keto-tagged dish on its current menu, including Oaxaca Reserve 12 oz bag. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at La Monarca Bakery
La Monarca Bakery in South Pasadena has 1 low-carb-tagged dish on its current menu, including Oaxaca Reserve 12 oz bag. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at La Monarca Bakery
La Monarca Bakery in South Pasadena has 5 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Sierra Madre Reserve Coffee Pods - 24 Count (2 Boxes), Cafe de Olla 2.5 LB Bag and Sierra Madre Reserve Coffee Pods - 12 Count Box. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegetarian at La Monarca Bakery
La Monarca Bakery in South Pasadena has 23 vegetarian-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Champurrado Case of 6 10-oz Bags, Crunchy Cinnamon Churro Cookies 3 oz Bag and Mexican Wedding Cookies 6 oz Bag. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Heart-Healthy at La Monarca Bakery
La Monarca Bakery in South Pasadena has 6 heart-healthy-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Cafe de Olla 2.5 LB Bag, Cafe de Olla Case of 6 and Oaxaca Reserve 12 oz bag. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Fat at La Monarca Bakery
La Monarca Bakery in South Pasadena has 3 low-fat-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Cafe de Olla 2.5 LB Bag, Cafe de Olla Case of 6 and Cafe de Olla 12 oz bag. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Sodium at La Monarca Bakery
La Monarca Bakery in South Pasadena has 21 low-sodium-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Champurrado Case of 6 10-oz Bags, Crunchy Cinnamon Churro Cookies 3 oz Bag and Mexican Wedding Cookies 6 oz Bag. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at La Monarca Bakery
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Cafe de Olla 12 oz bag | 90.4 g | 16.4 g |
| Cafe de Olla Case of 6 | 90.4 g | 16.4 g |
| Cafe de Olla 2.5 LB Bag | 90.4 g | 16.4 g |
| Mexican Wedding Cookies 6 oz Bag | 80.2 g | 7.6 g |
| Mexican Wedding Cookies 1 LB Bag | 80.2 g | 7.6 g |
| Crunchy Cinnamon Churro Cookies 3 oz Bag | 25.3 g | 5.8 g |
| Mexican Chocolate Butter Cookies 4 oz Bag | 40.3 g | 4.3 g |
| Orejitas / Palmiers Cookies 1 Pack | 34.4 g | 4.3 g |
| Oaxaca Reserve 12 oz bag | 3.8 g | 2.5 g |
| Mexican Cookie Variety Pack | 102.5 g | 2.3 g |
| Mexican Butter Cookies 3.6 oz Bag | 23.4 g | 2.2 g |
| Cinnamon Cookies 1 Pack | 4.9 g | 0.7 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently closed
Hours
- Friday - Saturday
- 6:00 AM - 8:00 PM
- Thursday
- 6:00 AM - 9:00 PM
- Sunday
- 7:00 AM - 8:00 PM
What diners are saying
Celebrated for its impressive food quality and exceptionally fresh ingredients, guests rave about the incredible flavors that define every dish. Reviewers frequently highlight the warm, attentive service and the pleasant environment, noting that the welcoming atmosphere makes it a standout destination they are eager to recommend to friends.
Menu
Coffee
Small-batch roasted coffee inspired by the flavors of Mexico.
- Sierra Madre Reserve Coffee Pods - 12 Count Box - $9.99: Medium roast coffee sourced from the Sierra Madre mountains of Mexico Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Sierra Madre Reserve Coffee Pods - 24 Count (2 Boxes) - $18: Medium roast coffee sourced from the Sierra Madre mountains of Mexico Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Cafe de Olla 12 oz bag - $16: Freshly roasted coffee, cinnamon, and brown sugar Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, TLC, Renal
- Oaxaca Reserve 12 oz bag - $16: Organic, single-origin, fair-trade coffee beans from Oaxaca Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Carnivore, TLC
- Cafe de Olla Case of 6 - $85: Freshly roasted coffee, cinnamon, and brown sugar Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, TLC, Renal
- Cafe de Olla 2.5 LB Bag - $40: Freshly roasted coffee, cinnamon, and brown sugar Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, TLC, Renal
Mexican Cookies
Handmade cookies using simple ingredients without artificial colors or preservatives.
- Mexican Cookie Variety Pack - $17.99: Chocolate Butter, Butter, and Churro cookies Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Mexican Butter Cookies 3.6 oz Bag - $5.99: Simple high quality ingredients Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, GERD-Friendly
- Mexican Chocolate Butter Cookies 4 oz Bag - $5.99: Simple high quality ingredients Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Crunchy Cinnamon Churro Cookies 3 oz Bag - $5.99: Simple high quality ingredients Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Mexican Wedding Cookies 6 oz Bag - $5.99: Butter, pecans, and powdered sugar Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Cinnamon Cookies 1 Pack - $5.99: Simple high quality ingredients Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, GERD-Friendly, TLC
- Orejitas / Palmiers Cookies 1 Pack - $5.99: Simple high quality ingredients Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Polvorones Sugar Cookies 1 Pack - $5.99: Simple high quality ingredients Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, GERD-Friendly, TLC
- Mexican Wedding Cookies 1 LB Bag - $16.99: Butter, pecans, and powdered sugar Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Mexican Butter Cookies Case of 8 - $43: Simple high quality ingredients Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Mexican Chocolate Butter Cookies Case of 8 - $43: Simple high quality ingredients Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Mexican Wedding Cookie Case of 8 - $43: Simple high quality ingredients Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
Mexican Chocolate
In-house ground fair trade cacao with custom spice blends.
- Mexican Hot Chocolate 10 oz Bag - $8: Fair trade cacao, sugar, and spices Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Low-Cholesterol
- Mexican Hot Chocolate 2 LB bag - $18: Fair trade cacao, sugar, and spices Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Low-Cholesterol
- Mexican Hot Chocolate Case of 6 10-oz Bags - $42.5: Fair trade cacao, sugar, and spices Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Low-Cholesterol
- Champurrado 10 oz Bag - $8: Fair trade cacao, sugar, and spices Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: breakfast
- Champurrado Case of 6 10-oz Bags - $42.5: Fair trade cacao, sugar, and spices Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: breakfast
Frequently Asked Questions about La Monarca Bakery
- Is La Monarca Bakery halal-friendly?
- Yes. La Monarca Bakery has 23 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Champurrado Case of 6 10-oz Bags, Crunchy Cinnamon Churro Cookies 3 oz Bag and Mexican Wedding Cookies 6 oz Bag.
- What can I eat at La Monarca Bakery on a halal diet?
- Champurrado Case of 6 10-oz Bags, Crunchy Cinnamon Churro Cookies 3 oz Bag and Mexican Wedding Cookies 6 oz Bag carry the halal tag, out of 23 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does La Monarca Bakery have vegan options?
- Yes. 5 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Sierra Madre Reserve Coffee Pods - 24 Count (2 Boxes) and Cafe de Olla 2.5 LB Bag.
- What is the highest-protein dish at La Monarca Bakery?
- Cafe de Olla 12 oz bag, at roughly 16.4g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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