La Monarca Bakery, the beloved Mexican food brand known for its authentic pan dulce, cookies, and coffees, announces a retail expansion with Target, marking a significant milestone in making its popular Cafe de Olla available in select Targets across Southern California and online at Target.com. 

La Monarca Bakery’s Cafe de Olla 12 oz bag is now available in the coffee aisle of select  Target Stores throughout Southern California. The full store list is available below.

La Monarca Bakery is known for updating authentic Mexican products  for today’s consumers using high quality simple ingredients with no artificial flavors or preservatives. Since opening its first location in Huntington Park in 2006, La Monarca Bakery has expanded to 12 bakery-cafes in Los Angeles and sells its line of packaged cookies, coffees and chocolate beverage mixes in major national and regional retailers as well as online. Today, the brand is available in more than 1,000 retail locations across the U.S.

We’re excited to share that La Monarca Bakery’s signature Mexican Cookies are now available at Meijer Supercenters across Michigan, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, and Ohio!

Known for our authentic Mexican products made with simple, high-quality ingredients, La Monarca Bakery brings the Sweet Flavor of Mexico™ to more families across the Midwest.

Now at Meijer:

• Mexican Wedding Cookies, 6oz bag – Buttery pecan cookies dusted with powdered sugar

• Cinnamon Cookies, 6 oz bag – Crisp shortbread with a cinnamon-sugar coating

• Orejitas (Palmiers), 3.4 oz bag – Flaky, golden puff pastry cookies

Browser our full Mexican Cookie Collection HERE.

We’re proud to partner with Meijer, known for its fresh, quality selection, to make it easier for you to enjoy your favorite Mexican cookies — no artificial flavors or preservatives, ever.

🚨 COSTCO DROP ALERT: Cafe de Olla Launch🚨

We have some exciting news for coffee enthusiasts and Costco shoppers alike! For the first time ever, our delightful Cafe de Olla is now available in all California Costco Business Centers! [Here is the LINK to purchase Cafe de olla Costco online] This is an incredible milestone for us, and we want to express our heartfelt gratitude to all of you for your amazing support. Your enthusiasm has made this possible! 🦋🧡

Why You’ll Love Cafe de Olla

Cafe de Olla is a traditional Mexican coffee, known for its rich flavor and unique spices. It combines the boldness of coffee with cinnamon, making for a truly delightful beverage. Whether you're sipping it solo or sharing with friends, it’s a must-try! 

Help Us Expand!

We truly value your input, and there's a simple way you can help us grow. If you’re eager to see our Cafe de Olla stocked in your local Costco, please take a moment to fill out a **comment card** at the store. These cards are reviewed by local product buyers, and your feedback can make a significant difference in bringing our product closer to you. We hope to be in a Costco near you soon! 🏠🤗

Join the Café de Olla Community!

Thank you for being such an integral part of our journey. We can’t wait for you to experience the joy of Cafe de Olla at your local Costco. Don’t forget to share your thoughts after you try it; we love hearing from our community! Cheers to great coffee and the amazing connections we create through it! 

For more updates, follow us on social media and sign up for our newsletter to stay in the loop about future product launches and special promotions. Let’s spread the word about this delicious Mexican-inspired coffee and make Cafe de Olla a staple at Costco locations across California!

We are thrilled to announce our feature on GOOD DAY LA on FOX LA Channel with reporter Koco McAboy! This exciting segment highlighted the incredible work of the Latino Restaurant Association and the activities planned for the fourth annual Latino Dine Week, taking place from May 13 to May 18. 

At La Monarca Bakery, we take pride in showcasing the rich, diverse and Sweet Flavor of Mexico. Throughout this vibrant week, we will offer a selection of delightful and savory dishes that embody the essence of authentic Mexican cuisine. Whether you’re a fan of traditional pan dulce like our conchas or savory options such as our trenzas (stuffed croissant) and breakfast burritos, there’s something for everyone to enjoy!

Latino Dine Week is not just about great food; it’s an opportunity to support Latino-owned restaurants across the community. By dining out during this week, you’re not only treating yourself to delicious meals but also celebrating the culture and contributions of the Latino community in the culinary scene.

Join us at La Monarca Bakery as we participate in this impactful event. Come savor the flavors of Mexico, connect with our vibrant community, and help promote the importance of supporting local Latino businesses. Don’t miss out on this chance to indulge in authentic dishes and celebrate Latino heritage!

Stay tuned for more updates, and mark your calendars for May 13 to May 18. We can't wait to see you at La Monarca Bakery for an unforgettable dining experience!

Mark your calendars for our exciting job fairs!

Join the Monarca Familia and transform your career into something sweet! 🥰💖 We’re inviting amazing retail team members and passionate bakers to become a part of our warm family. Stop by any of our three Hiring Fair locations.

• 05/6 10 AM-12 PM PICO RIVERA
  6001 ROSEMEAD BLVD. PICO RIVERA, CA 90660
• 05/8 10 AM-12 PM LINCOLN HEIGHTS
  2602 N BROADWAY, LOS ANGELES, CA 90031
• 05/9 10 AM-12 PM WESTERN
  1096 N WESTERN AVE, LOS ANGELES, CA 90029

We can’t wait to meet you, share our love for baking, and celebrate our community together! Come with a smile and leave with a delightful opportunity—your future awaits!

We’re excited to announce that our Café de Olla 2.5 lb bags are back at select Costco locations throughout Southern California! You can find them at ten locations starting today, but only for a limited time. If you don’t live in Southern California, please remember to request our products by filling out a comment card at your local Costco. Your feedback goes directly to the buyers, and we hope to be at a Costco near you soon!

With Monarch butterfly populations in Central Mexico declining 80%+ since the 1990s, La Monarca Bakery – a beloved LA bakery chain known for its authentic Mexican pan dulce, cookies, and coffees – is kick-starting its Annual Earth Month Circles Fundraiser for its non-profit partner ECOLIFE Conservation at its 12 bakery-cafes in Los Angeles.

Throughout Earth Month, customers are invited to donate $1 to ECOLIFE Conservation’s Monarch Butterfly programs in Michoacán, Mexico. Supporters will receive a commemorative “Friend of the Monarchs” circle badge, which they can either take home or display on the walls inside La Monarca locations, transforming the stores into vibrant, symbolic Monarch butterfly forests. 100% of all proceeds will directly fund ECOLIFE’s conservation work.

This campaign reaffirms La Monarca Bakery’s commitment to preserving and protecting the Monarch butterfly population, and is a result of La Monarca Bakery’s long-standing partnership with ECOLIFE Conservation, which cultivates impactful solutions to care for the delicate habitat of the Monarch butterflies that La Monarca Bakery honors in its namesake.

“Caring for the environment is part of our company’s mission and we are dedicated to helping preserve the Monarch Butterfly. This Earth Month, we hope to inspire our communities to take action and make a greater impact together,” said Ricardo Cervantes, CEO & Co-Founder of La Monarca Bakery.

“The Monarch butterfly is not just an iconic species; it is a vital indicator of our planet’s health,” added Connor Leone, CEO of ECOLIFE Conservation. “La Monarca Bakery’s partnership helps us implement sustainable solutions, like building fuel-efficient stoves that reduce forest degradation, improve human health, and protect Monarch habitat. We are grateful for their continued dedication and the positive change we are creating together.”  

To learn more, please visit ECOLIFEConservation.org. 

To shop Earth Month gifts, visit our SWEET GIFTS Collection.

La Monarca Bakery will participate at Expo West in Anaheim this year. Our brand was selected to showcase in the Latin Founders Section in the North Hall in Booth N635. Check out the floor plans HERE.

From left to right: Alfredo Livas (Co-Founder), Carolina Yuriar (Fulfillment), Mae Tuck (CMO), Heber Renteria (Marketing), Martha Vazquez (Marketing) and Ricardo Cervantes (Co-Founder).

La Monarca Bakery, a beloved U.S. Hispanic food brand known for its authentic pan dulce, cookies, coffees and chocolate beverages, is proud to announce the launch of its signature Wedding Cookies in all Costco Mexico locations.

This expansion marks a meaningful homecoming for La Monarca Bakery’s founders. “Our mission has always been to share the Sweet Flavor of Mexico™” co-founder & CEO Ricardo Cervantes “so bringing our products to Costco Mexico is a special moment for us.”

Founded by Ricardo Cervantes and Alfredo Livas and inspired by the panaderías they grew up with in Mexico, La Monarca Bakery set out to recreate the cherished flavors of their youth using simple, high-quality ingredients without artificial flavors or preservatives. La Monarca opened its first location in Huntington Park, California in 2006, and has since expanded to 12 bakery-cafes and a popular line of packaged cookies, coffees and hot chocolate beverages that can be found at over 1,000 retail locations across the U.S.

La Monarca Bakery’s delectable butter and pecan Wedding Cookies are made with only five ingredients, and they are popular with consumers for both celebrations and as an afternoon treat!

Product: La Monarca Bakery Wedding Cookies (Galletas de Mantequilla Con Nuez)

UPC: 616985241859 

Net Weight: 453 grams

La Monarca Bakery, a beloved U.S. Hispanic food brand known for recreating Mexico’s favorite cookies, coffees and chocolate beverages using high-quality, simple ingredients, is expanding its distribution to new Albertsons divisions, bringing the total number of states to eight.

In 2022, Albertsons began carrying the brand’s signature Mexican cookies and Café de Olla in its California stores. Now, regions will also offer La Monarca Bakery’s new Churro Cookies, Mexican Chocolate Butter Cookies, Chocolate Mexicano Beverage Mix and Champurrado Beverage Mix, bringing its assortment to eight SKUs. With this recent expansion, La Monarca Bakery products will be available in eight states: California, Arizona, New Mexico, Colorado, Nevada, Kansas, Louisiana and Texas.

“Albertsons has been a great partner and we are thrilled to bring our Mexican cookies and beverages to more Albertsons customers across the U.S.” said La Monarca Bakery Co-founder & CEO Ricardo Cervantes. 

La Monarca Bakery’s SKU lineup includes five scratch-made cookies and three beverages:

• Mexican Wedding Cookies (6 oz.) - La Monarca Bakery’s signature Wedding Cookies are made with butter and pecans and dusted with powdered sugar.
• Orejitas (3.4 oz.) - La Monarca Bakery’s palmiers are made with buttery puff pastry and lightly dusted with sugar for a golden-brown finish.
• Cinnamon Cookies (6 oz.) - La Monarca Bakery’s cinnamon shortbread cookies are dusted with a blend of cinnamon and sugar.
• Churro Cookies (3 oz.) - La Monarca Bakery’s Churro Cookies are made with butter and cinnamon. Unlike traditional churros, they are baked rather than fried.
• Mexican Chocolate Butter Cookies (4 oz.) - La Monarca Bakery’s Chocolate Butter Cookies are made with fair-trade cacao and real butter.
• Café de Olla Ground Coffee (12 oz.) - La Monarca Bakery’s best-selling Café de Olla is made with freshly roasted coffee, cinnamon, and brown sugar.
• Chocolate Mexicano Beverage Mix (10 oz.) - La Monarca Bakery’s Hot Chocolate is made from fair-trade cacao ground in-house with a custom blend of sugar and spices.
• Champurrado Cinnamon Atole Beverage Mix (10 oz.) - La Monarca Bakery’s Champurrado is a modern take on the classic cold-weather holiday beverage.

La Monarca Bakery is a member of 1% for the Planet, donating 1% of its packaged product sales to their non-profit partner ECOLIFE Conservation to protect and preserve the Monarch butterfly honored in the brand’s namesake.