Locals Can’t Get Enough Of The Artisan Creations At This Tiny Family-Run Bakery In Southern California

Every town and city has those little mom-and-pop places that everyone in the neighborhood seems to love but are really only known by locals. You know, the kind of place that when you go there, you feel like you know a secret, which makes it even more special. Xielo Artisan Desserts, a tiny bakery in Oxnard, California (and one of the best bakeries in Oxnard), is one of those places. And they usually have a line out the door!

Xielo Desserts is a true hidden gem.

It is tucked in the historic Woolworth Building located downtown in the City of Oxnard.

The bakery was founded by a local family.

They have three generations of love for the unique flavors of Mexico behind them. Xielo is an expression of a rich heritage of culinary passion and artistry.

Every light, crispy, creamy, sugary, or spicy delight you see when you walk in the door is freshly made in-house.

Using hand-selected original family recipes that go back almost 100 years, unique Mexican pastries like orange and cactus breads, guava empanadas, pecan blossom cookies, etc. are baked to perfection.

I have never tasted anything here that I didn’t like...

... but my favorites are the Italian cannolis and the Polvorones Nuez (wedding cookies.)

Xielo Artisan Desserts takes fusion to a mouthwatering new level.

This starts with authentic sweet and savory French crepes, which are also popular in Mexico, and made right in front of you.

Fillings and toppings tend to have a Latin flair, including homemade Mexican caramel and berry sauce, or Crepes a la Mexicana with corn, squash, and roasted Poblano peppers.

They even make their own chili hot sauce. They also have traditional Nutella, strawberry, etc. too, for the crepe purists!

Specialties at Xielo include decadent things like this Mexican cheesecake...

...Tarta de Queso y Manzana, with a creamy cheese filling and an apple crumb topping. How's that for delicious SoCal desserts?

The hand-crafted beverages are every bit as delicious (and make the perfect pairing for) as the baked goods.

From the authentic Café de Olla - a family recipe of course - to the Mexican hot chocolate and Spanish-style drinking chocolate made with quality cacao from Oaxaca, you really can’t make a wrong choice. Oh, and they have some of the best beverages (iced and blended) made with their signature Cafe de Olla and chocolate, as well as traditional Mexican shaved ice, or Raspados, and Mangonada.

If you don’t live in the area, you may never have heard of this bakery, but the next time you are in Oxnard, make sure you stop by! If you have been to Xielo, what is your favorite thing here? What are some of your favorite bakeries in Oxnard?We would love to hear your thoughts in the comments.

Find out more about this local gem at the Xielo Desserts website or the Xielo Desserts Facebook page to keep up with new and seasonal offerings.

If you are looking for somewhere to escape for a few days, this is just one place that makes for a great getaway in Oxnard. If you are visiting, or live here but want to take a little staycation, we have the perfect Oxnard hotel for you, right on the water.

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