Although we love traditional pan de muerto breads, it never hurts to give them an extra flavor. Stuffed pan de muerto is becoming more and more diverse (and delicious) in its recipes and here is a list of the most delicious ones in CDMX.
1. Testal
One of the most traditional Mexican restaurants in CDMX is Testal. In addition to representing the gastronomy of different states of the country, they also have a bakery. Year after year, the traditional and stuffed pan de muerto never fails. This 2023 they offer five different versions.
Although you can try the classic one, we recommend the one with pumpkin jam and cream cheese. You will also love the one with guava and ricotta. Although, one of the favorites is the one filled with cream. A plus: you can choose them with totomoxtle ash!
📍Dolores 16, Centro, Cuauhtémoc and Oaxaca 31, Roma Norte, Cuauhtémoc.
🕛Sunday to Wednesday from 8:00 to 19:00. Thursday to Saturday from 8:00 to 22:00.
📅Until November 15.
🎟️$45, $85 y $90.
2. Elena 147
When you have a sweet craving, think of Elena 147. Here they make desserts on a plate that will satisfy your sweet whims. During this season they do not fail in the elaboration of stuffed pan de muerto.
You will find guava paste and cream cheese, chocolate and praline (hazelnut cream), there are also white chocolate and raspberries with rose sugar, all are delicious! If you prefer, you can eat the classic bread made with orange blossom water and orange zest.
📍 Tamaulipas 147, Hipódromo Condesa, Cuauhtémoc.
🕛Tuesday to Thursday from 9:00 to 21:00. Friday and Saturday from 9:00 to 22:00 and Sunday from 9:00 to 20:00.
📅Until November 5.
🎟️$45 traditional and $65 stuffed.
3. Mignon
One of the most acclaimed pan de muerto breads in CDMX can be found at Mignon. Year after year this French pastry shop surprises with its recipes, fillings and good seasoning. This 2023 is no exception; you will taste a delicious vanilla ganache filling.
As for the bread: there is a traditional version and, our favorite, lavender. So, if you want a real culinary experience, be sure to try the lavender bread with vanilla filling, it’s a 10 out of 10! It’s worth noting that this recipe is one of the fluffiest of the season.
📍Rio Nazas 100, Cuauhtémoc.
🕛Tuesday to Friday from 8:30 to 20:00. Saturday from 10:00 to 20:00 and Sunday from 10:00 to 15:00.
📅Until November 15.
🎟️$56 traditional, $66 lavender and $76 stuffed.
4. Fougasse
The kings of the croissant roulette could not be left off this list. Fougasse did not wait long and prepared its own version of pan de muerto in the shape of a roulette. Its delicious dulce de leche filling will fascinate you, although you should know that it is not the only option.
In this edition you will find pan de muerto filled with guava and jocoque, as well as a delicious chocolate bread topped with popcorn, you read that right, popcorn. Are you craving for it?
📍Check schedules and branches here.
5. Odette
If you are looking for stuffed (and succulent) pan de muerto in CDMX, an unmissable stop is Odette. This bakery always surprises us with its delicious sweet bread, cakes, pancakes and seasonal recipes.
To commemorate the Day of the Dead 2023, this place has traditional pan de muerto, although you can’t miss the vanilla and praline bread, as well as the Ferrero bread with chocolate coating. What a delicacy!
📍Monte Líbano 915, Lomas de Chapultepec, Miguel Hidalgo.
🕛Monday to Saturday from 8:30 am to 7:30 pm. Sunday from 8:30am to 6:30pm.
📍Popocatépetl 35, Hipódromo, Cuauhtémoc.
🕛Monday to Sunday from 8:00 to 19:00.
🎟️$45.
6. La Rosenda
If you want to share pan de muerto with your favorite people, La Rosenda will be the winning option. Here they will pamper you with a mega bread that is enough for up to 8 people. But this is not their only attribute, they also have succulent fillings for all tastes.
Butter, cream with mascarpone, chocolate bunny, Nutella and even lotus. If you prefer, they also prepare traditional pan de muerto, which one do you crave the most?
📍Plaza Encuentro Sur on Av. de las Fuentes 571, Jardines del Pedregal, Álvaro Obregón.
📍Plaza Vista Pedregal on Revolución 2015, La Otra Banda, Coyoacán.
🕛Monday to Saturday from 11:00 to 19:00, Sunday from 11:00 to 18:00.
🎟️$380 traditional and butter. $450 cream, bunny and Nutella, $500 lotus.
7. Clemont Ice Cream
The combination you’ve been waiting for: pan de muerto filled with ice cream has arrived in CDMX! At Clemont Helados you can choose the flavor you like the most.
Chocolate, vanilla, strawberry, chocomenta, yogurt with cherry, coconut, whiskey cream, marzipan, lemon pie, among many other flavors. Don’t waste time and try this glorious and original dessert.
📍Branches and opening hours here.
📅Until November 7.
🎟️Mini with ice cream $80 and individual bread $150.
8. Buenos Diaz
Buenos Díaz, the cafeteria that serves Mexican breakfasts, went all out and prepared three succulent fillings. A rompome with blueberries, chocolate and amaranth, cream and red fruit coulis and the star preparation: black pan de muerto (bread of the dead).
The color is obtained from corn ashes! It has a red fruit filling that makes it a must for the Day of the Dead. They also have traditional pan de muerto, which one will you choose?
📍Londres 130, Juárez, Cuauhtémoc.
🕛Monday to Sunday from 7:00 to 18:00.
📅Until November 15.
🎟️$45 natural and $65 stuffed.
9. Joe Gelato and Forte
Forte’ s pan de muerto forces with Joe Gelato’ s acclaimed ice cream (one of our favorites). The result was a delicious pan de muerto “sandwich” filled with ice cream that, why not, is also pan de muerto flavored. Don’t miss out on this treat!
You should know that the stuffed bread of the dead is not the only thing that Joe Gelato offers for the Day of the Dead. You’ll also find a marigold-flavored ice cream topped with a miniature-sized pan de muerto that will fill you with tenderness. Are you craving it?
📍Versalles 78, Juárez, Cuauhtémoc.
🕛Tuesday to Saturday from 12:30 to 19:00. Sunday from 12:00 to 18:30.
📅Until November 4.
10. Quarantine Baking
The spooky season arrived with everything at Cuarentena Baking. Cookies, cakes and even roles took on a ghostly shape. Of course, the stuffed pan de muerto is not missing from the menu.
Cookies and cream, Ferrero chocolate, lotus and pumpkin are the flavors of this edition. If you like monchoso desserts, this will be your new favorite pan de muerto.
📍Puebla 57, Roma Norte, Cuauhtémoc.
🕛Tuesday to Saturday from 12:00 to 19:00.
📅Until November 2.
🎟️$130.
11. Magda
South of CDMX there is also stuffed pan de muerto that is delicious. One of them can be found at Magda, the restaurant that recently opened in San Angel. This recipe has cream, fruits and a touch of dill – it’s finger-licking good!
📍Museo del Carmen 4, San Ángel, Álvaro Obregón.
🕛Monday to Saturday from 9:00 to 23:00 and Sunday from 9:00 to 18:00.
📅Until November 3.
🎟️$130.