A famous Los Angeles bakery has unofficially made its way to San Diego – thanks to one determined man and his fully loaded SUV. The mysterious “Porto’s Guy,” who’s become a viral sensation on social media, has been spotted selling boxes of pastries from the trunk of his car.
Each week, San Diego’s “Porto’s Guy” reportedly drives up to Los Angeles to stock up on boxes of goods from the legendary Porto’s Bakery & Café before returning to San Diego, where fans eagerly line up in parking lots across Chula Vista – including outside Seafood City and 99 Ranch Market – to grab a taste of the Cuban bakery’s most iconic treats without the two-hour drive north. The setup is simple: a hatchback stacked high with bright yellow boxes filled with Porto’s greatest hits – potato balls, cheese rolls, meat pies, empanadas, guava pastries, sweet cheese balls, and even the bakery’s signature plantain chips.
Social media has exploded with sightings, from TikTok videos racking up thousands of views to Facebook posts celebrating the surprise pop-ups. “THE PORTO’S GUY WAS THERE!!” one local foodie exclaimed, describing the experience as “a total score.” Despite Porto’s offering official nationwide shipping through its Bake at Home program, these San Diego trunk sales consistently sell out within hours, fueled by the bakery’s cult following and the instant gratification of getting fresh goods locally…