Valerio’s Family Bake Shop — Restaurant in Los Angeles

I originally ordered two dozen turon via phone at this Valerio's location one day prior to pick up. The ambiance is pretty dated and there's only enough room to stand and place and/or wait for your order.

When I arrived at the store this morning, I informed the lady that I'm going to pick up my order of two dozen turon. The lady replied and said, "oh we thought you only ordered one dozen." I insisted and specified that I explicitly ordered two dozen and not one dozen of turon. I felt disappointed with their incompetence of listing my order incorrectly. The staff said the other lady misheard my order. They couldn't sell me any further turon since another customer has already ordered ahead for 7 turon on display. I still paid for the one dozen turon that costs $15.60 cash. The lady apologized for their mishap, but I am still disappointed at this Valerios.

My disappointment worsened when I brought the turon to my potluck, the turon was hella soggy and not sweet enough. The plantains itself were very soggy and did not have enough langka (jackfruit) and arnibal (caramlized brown sugar). It's kind of a blessing in disguise that my order ended up being one dozen because of their subpar taste and quality. After my catastrophic experience at this Valerios and tasting their subpar turon, it is very unlikely that I will order turon or any baked goods at this location. You're better off ordering turon somewhere else. Hay nako po, nakakadismaya...

Vroomed by today to pick up Pilipino treats to share @ yet another business meeting. Order ahead to enjoy a whole carmelized Flan pie or the delicious bright purple Ube Cake. I was good scoring a dozen pan de sals: some choose the fuschia hued ube cake, pimento cheese or pineapple turnovers, or tuna or xioao baeng pork, fun fillings. Pan de sal is pillowy Pilipino central bread or roll. It is made fresh 6 times daily here. Very friendly pair of cashier & chef. There’s a Rite-Aid in the mini-mall of dubious pedigree, a great frozen yogurt shop, & a newly remodeled Filipino fry your own & market. I love great parking. I try not to drip frozen yogurt all over the upholstery of my vroom vroom on the way home. Most times, my will power is stronger than meeting immediate needs. Oh. Yay. Frozen yogurt & fried tilapia & pan de...

1 minute read: The first Valerio bakeshop we went to, was the one in the shopping center on the North East corner of Santa Monica Blvd & Vermont Avenue. At that time, I didn't know there were several VALERIO'S shops. This bakery is not big, but it produces a yummy variety of baked goods. Most customers (includes me) are hooked on the daily baked "PAN DI SAL". If you haven't had Pan Di Sal, you're in for a delicious treat. It comes out H🔥T from the oven at approximately 10:30, 1:30 & 4:30. Once the Pan Di Sal gets cold, I'm not interested. The staff is very friendly and parking should be no problem. Wear your...