I rediscovered Mexican pastries once again. Not just one
place but three in my neighborhood.
For as simple as they sound, discovering these small holes
in the wall got me so excited. I devoted a post several years ago about
exploring a Mexican bakery empire in the Atlanta area. Since then, I have been
hooked on Mexican treats and was determined to find time to discover a couple
of spots on my own around my home in DC.
First spot, Lourdes Bakery.
It is literally a quaint hole in the wall that sells layers upon layers
of pastries in their cabinets. Out of all the pastries they did have, however
they did not have Besos, my favorite Mexican pastry of two pecan cookies kissed
with pineapple filling and dusted in sugar. They did, however have Mexican
Danishes (pineapple to be exact) and so I gave those a shot instead.
Result? Light, slightly buttery, not too flaky with a hint
of cinnamon. The pineapple filling was smooth
with not too much texture. Overall, it is a great partner to a cup of coffee. I
still crave my favorites down in Georgia, but these are a good replacement in
the meantime.
Lourdes Bakery
3407 14th Street NW
Washington, DC 20010