The longstanding South Austin bakery La Mexicana will close Feb. 16. It first opened on Mother’s Day in 1989.
Owner Jesús Martinez Becerra decided to close the shop so he could retire, according to a restaurant spokesperson.
La Mexicana offers a wide array of Mexican baked goods, including cakes, breads and cookies. It also has a restaurant that serves tacos, tortas and other dishes.
The bakery is located at 1924 S 1st St., Austin. www.lamexicanabakeryaustin.com
La Mexicana Bakery to close South Austin location in February
After almost 33 years, La Mexicana is closing so the bakery’s owner can retire. (Benton Graham/Community Impact Newsletter)
By Benton Graham
Metro Reporter, Austin
Benton joined Community Impact Newspaper as a metro reporter covering transportation in Central Texas in June 2021. Benton's writing has appeared in Vox, The Austin Chronicle, Austonia and Reporting Texas. Originally from Minneapolis, Benton graduated from William & Mary and eventually moved to Austin in 2018.