Don Mamino
Chicken Empanada
Butter Croissant
Apple Danish
Walnut Brownie
Located almost directly across from Panaderia Carmelitas it seemed only logical to stop by Don Mamino en route to Jorge Chavez International Airport, the Bakery and Restaurant far larger than its nearby competition but the items ordered not on par with them, let alone the likes of El Pan de la Chola, Puku Puku Cafe, San Antonio or La Mora.
Apparently yet another of Lima’s multi-location Bakeries, at least nine stores turning out Breads, Desserts and Cafeteria-style Sandwiches according to the website, it was with several patrons already present that arriving guests were left to explore a collection of goods extending across racks and cases, many out of place such as Tiramisu and others obviously mass-produced based on appearance.
Not exactly the friendliest Restaurant in Lima, staff mostly huddled to one side excluding waiters serving the Café, it was after a few moments perusal that items were gathered from their various locations, the reheated Chicken Empanada first disappointing by being dry and mealy despite a pleasant spice profile.
Moving on to sweeter things, two Pan Dulce plucked from a countertop followed by one bagged Brownie, suffice it to say that those looking for Viennoiserie in Peru would be well-advised to walk right by unless they enjoy canned Apple Compote and flaccid Dough while the Brownie was not at all moist and dense but rather like a day-old slice of Cake.
www.donmamino.com