Merrillville, Indiana

Who Knew a Bakery Could Feel This Grand?

Step inside La Casa De Paco — where every concha tells a story, every café is a gathering, and the aroma of fresh pan dulce welcomes you like family.

7863 Taft St, Merrillville
Open Daily 7am – 7pm
Fresh pan dulce and traditional Mexican pastries displayed on a bakery counter
A steaming cup of café de olla beside a basket of fresh bread
A baker shaping traditional Mexican bread by hand in a warm kitchen
The warm interior of La Casa De Paco with wooden displays and pastries

A Family Tradition, Baked Daily

La Casa De Paco was born from a simple conviction: that the breads and pastries of Mexican tradition deserve to be made with the same care and reverence as any fine cuisine.

For over five years, we have been a quiet cornerstone of Merrillville's culinary landscape — a place where the morning rush smells of cinnamon and piloncillo, where children press their faces against the glass case, and where regulars know exactly which chair by the window they prefer.

Every concha, cuernos, and buñuelo is crafted from scratch each morning using recipes passed down through generations. We source the finest flour, real butter, and locally grown ingredients whenever possible. What you taste is not convenience — it is craft.

5+ Years Serving Merrillville
30+ Varieties of Pan Dulce
100% Made Fresh Daily

Our Specialties

From the first golden concha of dawn to the last warm tamal of evening, every item on our menu is made with intention and care.

Colorful traditional Mexican conchas with sugar topping in various patterns

Pan Dulce

Our signature collection of over thirty varieties — conchas, cuernos, orejas, cuquíchos, and more — baked fresh every morning with real butter and the finest ingredients.

Traditional café de olla served in a clay cup with cinnamon stick

Café & Bebidas

Café de olla simmered with cinnamon and piloncillo, rich Mexican chocolate, horchata, and freshly brewed coffee — each cup crafted to complement our pastries.

Steaming tamales wrapped in corn husks on a traditional plate

Comida Mexicana

Savory offerings including tamales, quesadillas, sopes, and today's special — all prepared from scratch using time-honored recipes and the freshest ingredients.

An elegant slice of tres leches cake dusted with cinnamon on a ceramic plate

Pastelería

Celebration cakes, flan, pastel de tres leches, and seasonal specialties — each dessert a testament to the art of Mexican pastry making, perfect for any occasion.

Visit La Casa De Paco

We are located in the heart of Merrillville, easily accessible and ready to welcome you. Stop by for a morning coffee, a midday pastry, or a satisfying meal.

Address 7863 Taft St, Merrillville, IN 46410
Hours Monday – Sunday: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
The inviting entrance to La Casa De Paco bakery with warm lighting visible inside

We'd Love to Hear from You

Whether you have a question about our menu, want to place a custom cake order, or simply want to say hello — reach out anytime.

Is this your business?This is my business