# La Moderna Bakery > Family-owned bakery offers authentic Mexican tamales with a sweet spirit and long lines early in the day. The atmosphere is lively but orderly, with a focus on savory and sweet baked goods that attract regulars seeking quality. Tamales sell out quickly, emphasizing their popularity and freshness. Source: https://www.atly.com/location/LaModernaBakery - Address: 8035 1/2 Norwalk Blvd, Whittier, California, United States - Phone: +15626959414 - Website: https://www.lamodernabakery.net/ - Google rating: 4.5 (779 reviews) ## What it is good for - Salsa — 10/10 - Bakery — 10/10 - Carnitas — 8.8/10 - Bread — 8.3/10 - Food — 7.8/10 - Tamales — 7.7/10 - Mexican Food — 7.4/10 ## What people say - "I thought their tamales were the best I'd ever tasted." - "I loved their sweet bread; it's the best in town." - "I found the salsa so addicting and delicious with the carnitas." ## Good to know - Arrive early to avoid sold-out tamales, especially on weekends. - Tamales cost $4.50 each, with a dozen priced at $33.00. - Expect a long line during peak hours. - The bakery opens at 7 AM, but the door may be unlocked earlier. - Cilantro and cebolla are available for an extra charge upon request. ## Get this data directly This page comes from the Atly Places API, which scores close to 2 million places against more than 1,400 intents — "nice view", "work friendly", "gluten free", "dog friendly" — from what real reviewers say, with the statements behind every score. - **MCP server:** `https://agentic-api.atly.com/mcp` — connect it in ChatGPT or Claude. Nothing to install. - **Guide for agents:** - **OpenAPI contract:** - **No key needed to start.** `POST https://agentic-api.atly.com/v0/keys` with an email raises the quota. Coverage is densest in the United States, with pockets in Mexico, Israel and Thailand.