Porto's Bakery and Cafe Menu

Porto's is a family-owned Cuban bakery and cafe chain in Southern California, started by Rosa Porto, who sold cakes from her home after emigrating from Cuba in 1971 and opened the first storefront in Echo Park, Los Angeles, in 1976. It is best known for its Potato Balls, Cheese Rolls and guava pastries, along with pressed Cuban sandwiches and celebration cakes.

22 signature items across 4 categories. Chain menus vary by location and season, so the Downey store may not carry every item.

Pastries & Savory Bites

Potato Ball (Papa Rellena)Breaded, fried ball of seasoned mashed potato stuffed with picadillo-style ground beef; Porto's best-known savory item.
Cheese & Spicy Peppers Potato BallVariation on the classic potato ball filled with melted cheese and spicy peppers instead of beef.
Cheese RollFlaky, buttery puff pastry rolled around a sweet cream cheese filling and finished with a light sugar glaze.
Refugiado (Guava & Cheese Strudel)Puff pastry layered with guava jam and sweet cream cheese, a signature Cuban bakery pairing.
Guava Strudel (Pastel de Guayaba)Classic Cuban puff pastry filled with Porto's house guava jam and dusted with sugar.
Meat Pie (Pastel de Carne)Sweet-glazed puff pastry filled with seasoned ground beef, a traditional Cuban savory-sweet pastry.
Croqueta de JamónBreaded, fried Cuban-style ham croquette with a creamy béchamel-based filling.
Chicken EmpanadaHand pie filled with slow-cooked chicken, vegetables and Spanish-style spices in a baked pastry crust.

Cuban Sandwiches

Cubano (Cuban Sandwich)Slow-roasted pork, sweet ham, Swiss cheese, pickles and Cuban dressing pressed on a Cuban roll.
Medianoche (Midnight Sandwich)Roasted pork, ham, Swiss and pickles pressed on a slightly sweet, soft medianoche egg roll.
Pan con LechónSlow-roasted pork with mojo garlic sauce and pickled red onion on a soft-crusted Cuban roll.
Spicy Chicken Milanesa SandwichBreaded chicken breast, mozzarella, tomato, smashed avocado and spicy jalapeño spread pressed on a medianoche roll.

Cakes

Tres Leches CakeSponge cake soaked in a blend of condensed milk, evaporated milk and cream, topped with whipped cream.
Parisian Chocolate CakeLayered chocolate cake with chocolate mousse and whipped chocolate ganache, sold whole or by the slice.
Milk'N Berries CakeLight sponge cake soaked in a milk blend and layered with whipped cream and fresh berries.
Mango Mousse CakeLayers of sponge cake and mango mousse topped with a mango glaze.
Opera CakeLayers of almond sponge, coffee buttercream and chocolate ganache in the classic French style.
Tiramisu CakeEspresso-soaked sponge layered with mascarpone cream and dusted with cocoa.

Cookies & Sides

Dulce de Leche Besito CookiesSmall butter cookie sandwiches filled with dulce de leche, sold in packs and shipped nationwide.
Churro Butter CookiesButter cookies coated in cinnamon sugar for a churro-like flavor, sold in packs of six.
Loaded Yuca FriesFried yuca topped with savory toppings and sauce, served from the cafe menu.
Plato de LechónSlow-roasted pork with mojo and pickled onion, served with jasmine rice, Cuban black beans and sweet plantains.

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Porto's Bakery and Cafe Downey Menu

Pastries & Savory Bites

Cuban Sandwiches

Cakes

Cookies & Sides