Mariachi Bakery is officially expanding beyond Los Angeles County to open its very first Orange County location in Santa Ana. The rapidly growing Southern California favorite will host a Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting ceremony on Thursday, August 20, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM at 2781 West MacArthur Boulevard, Santa Ana.
Local residents and food lovers can secure their attendance and learn more about the celebration by registering through the Mariachi Bakery Eventbrite Page.
The new storefront highlights a massive summer of growth for the business, following closely on the heels of another new location opening in Reseda on July 6, 2026. Founded as a family-operated business built by third-generation bakers hailing from Mexico, Mariachi Bakery honors the traditions set forth by ancestral “panaderos” dating back to the 1950s. The bakery originally started in Norwalk and has steadily built a loyal following for its signature authentic tastes of Jalisco. Ahead of the Santa Ana debut, the bakery has already established a thriving presence across four Los Angeles County locations:
- Norwalk: The original store located at 11042 Rosecrans Avenue.
- Downey: A bustling site located at 9131 Imperial Highway.
- Whittier: The popular community hub located at 16533 Whittier Boulevard.
- Pico Rivera: The recently opened fourth site located at 8967 Washington Boulevard.
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