Panaderia Pastelandia — Restaurant in Albuquerque

Delicious! Decided to stop here on a whim and while the selection was pretty decent for an afternoon, I did kind of wish there were little signs with the item's names so I could learn what to ask for in the future. As always, I am addicted to pumpkin empanadas and these were so soft and spiced just right. We'll definitely be back. Also, the have the small imported Mexican Coca-colas, which taste soooooo much better! It was a real treat. Gracias!

UPDATE 5/6/20: Came back (multiple times) because they are open during the shutdown. You have to hand sanitize or put on disposable gloves, but otherwise still going strong. I've learned the names of what I like, and I was able to do my transaction today AND order my birthday cake en Español! (Aprendiendo.. jajaja) So helpful, so nice. Mi hermano dice ¡Gracias! por los marranitos, su favorito. Me gusta las conchas y las empanadas de calabaza. ¡Muy rico, delicioso!

Update 5/16/2020: ¡El pastel de cumpleaños es perfecto! Muy, muy delicioso, tan hermoso... Estoy tan feliz. Gracias por hacer especial mi...

I was walking by on Louisiana after an auto drop off across the street. At first, the place is empty. Someone from the back yell out in Spanish. Im Native American so I didn't understand. I assumed it was self service with a stack of trays and tongs on counter. I selected my choices. Looked delicious, authentic Mexican pastries. Mmm. But the mood quickly switched when the counter person realized I don't speak or understand Spanish. I suddenly had the need to grab my pastries and run for the door. The negative exchange was brief but very clear. I can say, I personally won't be back anytime soon. Got home and brewed a pot of Starbucks and now eating a muffin on the deck. Which by the way is very delicious anf...

The lady never says hi even when I say hi first. She always ignores me. She doesn't come out from the back until I'm ready to pay. It looks like she is sleeping back there.The only time she was nice is when the owner was there, other wise she is rude. The bread is good or sometimes...