For four decades, the aroma of fresh conchas, tamales, and barbacoa has drifted down Broadway Street, guiding generations of families to a place that feels like home. La Paloma Bakery is not just a business, it is a living story of perseverance, pride, and the enduring power of tradition.
From Migrant Dreams to Toledo’s First Mexican Bakery
The story of La Paloma began with a dream and a leap of faith. In the 1980s, José F. Pérez and his wife Alamar Pérez left behind years of migrant work to plant roots in Toledo. After a factory closure left Jose suddenly jobless. He was known for his work ethic and warmth and took inspiration from an uncle’s idea: pastries. With guidance from a cousin who owned a bakery in Fremont, José began to bake, pouring his life savings and soul into what would become the first Mexican bakery in Toledo…