A Cuban bakery with a big space and a lot to choose from. This photo shows about 1/3 of the bakery case.
![portos 001](http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3504/3867839601_af23d24dd7.jpg)
Charles loves their eclairs and now he cannot visit without getting one.
![Portos eclair](http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2495/3868637538_a9742e17d7.jpg)
Insides! Charles appreciates the fact that they are not stingy with the custard.
![Portos eclair inside](http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2656/3868645000_5c80f7cfb2.jpg)
One of Porto's signature items is the cheese roll. Similar to a cheese danish, but with a flaky exterior. Get it, it's damn good.
![Portos cheese roll](http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2654/3868647772_2d66045502.jpg)
The chicken croquette has a creamy filling and is good. But my favorite is...
![Portos chicken croquette](http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3513/3867911743_0bf89d3c02.jpg)
The potato ball! Think fried potato ball with taco meat. Not entirely accurate I know because there are specks of bell pepper in the filling, but that's how my brain has filed it away.
![Portos potato ball](http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3548/3867923395_cd1515e56f.jpg)
A respectable cherry turnover with gorgeous sugar crystals. Would be perfect with tea as an afternoon snack.
![Portos cherry turnover](http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3437/3868729034_27fdd6be99.jpg)
Inside shot shows the lovely layers and simple cherry filling.
![Portos turnover inside](http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3545/3867952181_ce1e5835f0.jpg)
The best part of Porto's is their pricing. Here is my receipt:
![Portos receipt](http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3545/3867920761_444b843fc8.jpg)
$4.22! And this is when I got extravagant for the sake of the blog. Normally, I get a potato ball and a cheese roll ($0.65) and am full. And don't worry, I didn't forget you folks drooling over the eclair; it's only $1.50! Even with a coffee or milk, breakfast usually runs us $2 something. For a quick breakfast in the greater LA area. I keep expecting someone to say "just kidding," but it is for real. When you scramble over there, though, be aware that there is a separate line for bakery items and other menu items like sandwiches, etc. Hope you'll try it!
Porto's Bakery
3614 W. Magnolia Blvd
Burbank, CA 91505-2913
(818) 846-9100
9 comments:
We had those potato balls at our most recent work event! They were such a hit!
i love porktos. so cheap so tasty.
Ooooh, I love Cuban savoury pastries - brilliant that you have a bakery near you!
the Potato ball looks good. There's something about rows and rows of smallish food neatly lined up under a domed display case that is irresistible!
Weezermonkey: Potato balls are zee best! I could've been eating these for years now, oh well better late than never.
Yutjangsah: Porktos! You're never unwitty, I love it.
Su-Lin: It IS brilliant; is it terribly American of me to say that I wish to use the word "brilliant" more in the way Brits do?
Mary: Yes, and you should see the equally impressive domed display case of the large cakes!
I just had Porto's for the first time last week. LOVED the cheese roll. Was kind of meh on the potato ball though. I think because it was a bit cold by the time I smacked my jaw around it.
Hope you are settling into your new digs!
Diana: Glad you got to try some of their goodies! I always eat the potato ball while it's hot, but could just not be your thing. :P
we just went here for the first time a few weeks ago...and it was great! didn't try the potato ball though..will have to go back!
Ravenous Couple: Ah, Porto's, isn't it grand? Love it for lazy breakfasts to take back home!
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