It’s that time of year where we just can’t pass up stacks of sugary, cinnamon-dusted buñuelos. And a hot cup of champurrado, or thick and rich Mexican hot chocolate? Don’t tempt us. We know every puro San Antonian is right there with us, so here’s where to get these essential seasonal treats — besides from your abuela’s house.

Del Rio Tortilla Factory 1402 Gillette Blvd, (210) 922-4810, delriotortillas.com A South Side favorite for all sorts of molino finds, Del Rio delivers on the tortilla front. Choose from the traditional toss-up between flour or corn, or go for the wheat option. Photo via Instagram / onexdeep Credit: Instagram / onexdeep
Bedoy’s Bakery Multiple locations, bedoysbakery.com If you haven’t already gone to Bedoy’s for a stack of buñuelos,are you even from San Antonio? This tried-and-true favorite has been family-run for generations, meaning this is just the spot to score a couple of dozen packs of this sugary treat to share with your loved ones. Photo via Google Maps
Buñuelos Though a seasonal treat, San Antonians love for buñuelos knows no bounds. Whether someone in your family or a close friend makes them for you every year, or you have a go-to panaderia/molino where you’re willing to wait in line for them, these sugary discs are totally worth the mess they makes. Photo via Instagram / almaehdz
La Popular Bakery 10151 Culebra Road #103 // 4235 Culebra Road // 9055 Marbach Road #105 // 6020 Old Pearsall Road // 2505 West Ave. // 1225 El Paso Street // 2002 Goliad Road With several locations across San Antonio and no online presence whatsoever, you know La Popular makes some bomb Mexican treats. That includes buñuelos, which are available in packs of however many you need. Photo via Instagram / yimayy
Panifico Bake Shop 602 NW 24th St, (210) 434-9290, panifico.com It should come as no surprise that the beloved staple Panifico comes through with all the seasonal sweets. Known for baking up the Pan de Muerto and Rosca de Reyes, Panifico also delivers super sweet buñuelos, available in six-packs or by the dozen. You can even order online! Photo via Instagram / panifico_bake_shop
The Buñuelo Factory 1905 West Ave, (210) 735-3737 With buñuelo in the name, you can trust this spot to hold it down. No seriously, they’re only open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. during the week, so you know these crunchy, sugary discs are on point here. And if that isn’t enough to convince you, take the (sometimes) long lines at this time of year as proof that these buñuelos are addicting. Photo via Google Maps
Tellez Tamales & Barbacoa 1737 S General McMullen Dr, (210) 433-1367, tellez-tamales-barbacoa-factory.business.site As a staple in the local barbacoa scene, Tellez also comes through with its buñuelos during the holiday season. So be sure to get there early and get your dozens of the sacred trio – barbacoa, tamales and buñuelos. Photo via Instagram / coach.wood
La Mejico Bakery 1416 W Hildebrand Ave, facebook.com/LaMejicoBakery With a main location on Hildebrand and two food truck locations, La Mejico is all about offering the classics with a twist. Choose from a variety of sweets, including bite-size buñuelos (available in a 20-pack) and freshly-made churros, available with a dip, in a variety bucket and as a split. Photo via Instagram / lamejicobakery
La Esmeralda Bakery 739 New Laredo Hwy, (210) 922-3063 Head on over to New Laredo Highway for some sweet as heck pan dulce from La Esmeralda, so long as your order includes all the buñuelos you can handle. Photo via Instagram / christinafrasier
Chico’s Bakery 9155 S Zarzamora St, (210) 922-4793 You’ll want to stop by this hidden gem in the South Side for fresh buñuelos before they depart for the season. If not, you can try the churros year-round. Photo via Google Maps
Señor Snow 4342 Thousand Oaks, (210) 399-6411, senorsnow.us Señor Snow may be your spot for raspas and other hoodrat snacks during the summer, but there’s truly something for you year-round. Treat yourself to a cup of champurrado to stay warm if you so need. Photo via Instagram / senor.snow
San Antonio Buñuelo Company (210) 835-5137, sabunueloco.com Go with the traditional round route, or pick with a number of festive, Instagram-worthy options. You can pick from the hand-sized flat rounds or rosette (the latter also available in a rainbow of colors). You can also pick up some fun shapes such as seasonal picks like snowflakes or even Texas-shaped bites! Photo via Instagram / bunuelocompany
Adelita Tamales & Tortilla Factory 1130 Fresno, (210) 733-5352, adelitatamales.com When a place is all about masa, you can totally expect the buñuelos to come through. Adelita serves up tortillas, chips, tamales and buñuelos, meaning they’ve got your next family party covered. Photo via Instagram / amariecalvo
Mario’s Bakery 2231 Castroville Road, (210) 434-2017 Sure, the West Side has plenty of joints that make puro snacks like buñuelos and churros, but you would regret not stopping by Mario’s Bakery. Though you can’t go wrong here when you’re craving something sweet, these sugary bites will surely hit the spot. Photo via Google Maps
Erick’s Tacos 12715 Nacogdoches Road, (210) 590-0994, erickstacos.webs.com Come for the tacos, stay for the champurrado. Or maybe it’s the other way around? Either way, Erick’s will definitely make your stomach happy. This joint taco truck and fruteria brings the best of both worlds together, letting you keep warm with champurrado or even arroz con leche. Photo via Instagram / ey219
Panadería Jiménez 1846 Fredericksburg Road, (210) 973-5050, panjimenez.com Still new to San Antonio, this panaderia is all about the sweets, but hopes to focus on fresh coffee brews as well. But if you’re looking for something much, much sweeter, you’ll be wise to order the champurrado. Photo via Instagram / panaderia_jimenez
Sanitary Tortilla Company 623 Urban Loop, (210) 226-9209, sanitarytortillacompany.com Legendary tortillas come from legendary places, the most rustic and corn-tasting of the bunch during our haphazard taste-test, Sanitary’s tortillas can’t be beat. Seriously, trust us on this one. Photo via Instagram / brontosaurusbreath
Las Palmas Bakery 528 Iowa St, (210) 532-2161 Find yourself in the East Side and in need of some pan dulce? Trust Las Palmas to hit the spot. Carrying tortillas, barbacoa and tamales, Las Palmas especially delivers with its freshly-baked bread that even your abuelita would approve of. Stop by and get your fill, just make sure you have a few of their delicious churros. Photo via Google Maps