Pan de muerto is a time-limited delicacy that you cannot miss during this Day of the Dead season.

Made with egg yolk, sprinkled with sugar, and blessed with delicious orange touches, it is a dessert that comes in all sizes and shapes. And if you’re reading this, you might be wondering, what is Tijuana's best pan de muerto? Here are the top 5 best places in Tijuana to enjoy pan de muerto with a delicious cup of coffee or hot chocolate.

Gooey Chewy

What makes Gooey Chewy so special is its delicious and famous desserts. During Day of the Dead season, they have their own version of classic pan de muerto and three options with cream fillings:

- Pumpkin
- Hazelnut
- Chai

They also have a secret chocolate mix made with Callebaut that you can make at home perfect for these cold days! The cost of a box with these 4 flavors of bread and their delicious chocolate is $350 pesos ($17 dollars). It can be put on layaway by sending a message or at the shop.

Location: Avenida Revolución 1641 - 5, Zona Centro, Tijuana, 22000.
Instagram: @gooeychewytj
Facebook: www.facebook.com/gooeychewytj/

Yolotl

Discover the magic of Mexican traditions with the exquisite flavor of Yolotl. This refined pastry and gelato shop makes desserts with French techniques with a 100% Mexican design.

During the autumn season, their pan de muerto is sold as follows:

• Traditional: bread made with butter, orange, and sugar ($35 pesos / $2 dollars).
• Cream cheese mousse filling and fresh berries ($65 pesos / $3 dollars).
• Whipped cream filling, Celaya cajeta, and roasted nuts ($65 pesos / $3 dollars).
• Cream cheese mouse filling and craft guava compote ($65 pesos / $3 dollars).
• Pistachio mousseline filling and raspberry compote ($70 pesos / $3.50 dollars).
• Talavera: craft eggnog cream, painted by hand with Mexican white chocolate ($70 pesos / $3.50 dollars).
• Hazelnut chocolate: chocolate mousseline with hazelnut filling, painted by hand with a fuchsia Talavera ($70 pesos / $3.50 dollars).
• Mexican rose: pistachio mousseline filling with raspberry compote, covered in chocolate and decorated by hand ($70 pesos / $3.50 dollars).
• Catrinas and alebrijes: Catrina- or alebrije-shaped pan de muerto, decorated by hand with Mexican chocolate ($50 pesos / $2.50 dollars).
• Croissant of the dead: butter croissant roulé, with orange and orange blossom scents, selected fillings (chocolate, hazelnut, pistachio, eggnog), decorated with bread bones and sugar ($50 pesos / $2.50 dollars).

Enjoy any of these pan de muerto options until November 12. Only available upon request and minimum purchase must be $200 pesos.

Social media:
Instagram: @yolotl.sabores.mx
Facebook: www.facebook.com/yolotlmx

Mondo Café

This coffee shop offers traditional pan de muerto and other delicious options with Biscoff, Nutella, and cookies & cream fillings.

You can also enjoy your bread filled with ice cream flavors including vanilla, chocolate, gansito, strawberry with lechera (condensed milk), among others.

We recommend going on Saturdays to take advantage of their 2-for-1 classic hot chocolate or toasted marshmallow promotion.

Location: Calle Colombia between Fresnillo and Guanajuato, 9111, Colonia Madero (Cacho), Tijuana, 22040.

Social media:
Facebook: www.facebook.com/MondoCafeTJ
Instagram: @mondocafetj

Panadería Conde Duque

Classic but delicious! For those who prefer the traditional pan de muerto flavor, Panadería Conde Duque offers fluffy and smooth options for all tastes.

If you wish for a sweeter flavor, a chocolate pan de muerto flavor is also available.

Locations:
Río Bravo: Calle Río Bravo, #9920 Colonia Revolución, 22044, Tijuana.
Ermita: Av. Ermita Sur y Calle. San Pedro, Quinta Alta, 22106 Tijuana.
Playas de Tijuana: Av del Agua 1384, Playas de Tijuana, Jardines Playas de Tijuana, 22500.

Social media:
Instagram: @panaderiacondeduquemx
Facebook: www.facebook.com/panaderiacondeduque

Barbas Cakes

Pan de muerto with homemade cream cheese is already a tradition at Barbas and during this season, 4 delicious options for all tastes are readily available!

• Berries ($115 pesos / $5.50 dollars)
• Guava ($115 pesos / $5.50 dollars)
• Nutella and strawberry ($120 pesos / $6 dollars)
• Dulce de leche, banana, and nuts ($120 pesos / $6 dollars)

Locations:
Coffee shop: Blvd. Cuauhtemoc Sur, Davila, 22044 Tijuana.
Bakery: Zona Este, 22000 Tijuana.

Social media:
Instagram: @barbascakesmx
Facebook: www.facebook.com/barbascakesmx

Did you know about any of these options? If you have any other bakery or coffee shop you think could be added to this list, share it in the comments below and tell us which one is your favorite.

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