Pan Del Carmen / Pan Tulum
ChocoFlan
Concha
Chocolate Bar
Pain au Raisin
Oreja
Polvorone
Pan Dulce with Custard
Besos con Dulce de Leche
Rebranded as Pan Tulum after a temporary closure due to COVID-19 guests will find the former Pan Del Carmen largely unchanged, its location along Avenida Tulum elevated from street level and unlabeled amongst an abundance of shops catering to tourists.
Known for early hours and an abundance of options, now hidden behind plastic but still self-service, it was at a cost of 126 pesos that seven Pan Dulce plus a weighty slice of ChocoFlan were selected, its base akin to Tres Leches beneath slightly overcooked Custard.
Not an English-friendly venue, though service is pleasant, Pastries continue a trend of inconsistency, the Concha and Raisin Roll each bone-dry while a Danish with Custard and Brownie with Crust fared only slightly better.
Cash only, an Oreja for just 10 pesos holding up well to Quintana Roo’s humidity, it is worth seeking out the rounded Cornmeal orb surrounding thick Caramel while the sprinkled Cookie is unfortunately far too hard and mealy to be enjoyed.

