What is Valerio’s Bakeshop?

Valerio's Bakeshop is a bakery located in National City, California. The bakery specializes in Filipino baked goods, including bread, pastries, cakes, and other sweet treats.

Valerio's Bakeshop has been in operation for decades and is a family-owned business. The bakery prides itself on using high-quality ingredients to create traditional Filipino baked goods that are both delicious and authentic.

The bakery is infamous for their pandesal: a traditional Filipino bread roll. Additionally, it is recognized for their ensaymada (a sweet pastry topped with butter and sugar), cheese rolls (sweet bread rolls stuffed with cheese), and empanada (a sweet and savory pastry filled with meat and vegetables).

Overall, Valerio's Bakeshop is a beloved establishment in the San Diego community and a must-visit for anyone looking to try authentic Filipino baked goods and cuisine!

Victor Valerio Sr. and his wife Milagros Valerio, founders of Valerio Bakeshop

Our History

The Valerio family takes pride in their bakery and in the connection it provides to their Filipino heritage. The Valerio family has spoken about the importance of preserving traditional Filipino recipes and passing them down to future generations, and they see Valerio's Bakeshop as a way to do just that.

Valerio's Bakeshop was founded by the late Victor Valerio Sr. (left) and his wife Milagros Valerio (right) in the 1970s. Victor Valerio Sr. was a baker in the Philippines starting in the 1950s making bicho-bicho before he immigrated to the United States bringing his passion for baking and traditional Filipino recipes with him.

Upon immigrating to the US, Victor and Milagros opened their first Valerio's location in 1979 and expanded within San Diego county before venturing out the business with their children and now grandchildren. There are various Valerio's locations that are in operation. However, you can find a real Valerio family member still running the day-to-day operations at any of our locations.

Today, our specific locations are run by Victor and Milagros' daughter, Fanny (back middle) her husband Roberto Sr. (back middle), and their three sons: Philip (middle), Jed (right middle), and Roberto Jr. (right).

Their passion for baking and their commitment to preserving their family culture has made the bakery a beloved institution both locally and nationally.

A Leader in the Filipino Community

Valerio's Bakeshop is special to the Filipino community in the United States for several reasons.

Firstly, the bakery offers a wide variety of traditional Filipino baked goods and dishes that are not commonly found in mainstream American bakeries or restaurants. Many Filipino-Americans and other Filipino immigrants living in the United States miss the flavors and tastes of their home country, and Valerio's Bakeshop provides them with an opportunity to enjoy these traditional treats.

Secondly, Valerio's Bakeshop has a long history of serving the Filipino-American community. The bakery has been in operation in the United States since the 1970s but has origins in the Philippines as early as the 1950s. Valerio’s Bakeshop has become a fixture in the San Diego/National City community. Many Filipino-Americans have grown up eating Valerio's Bakeshop's delicious baked goods and continue to visit the bakery today.

Thirdly, Valerio's Bakeshop is a family-owned business that is run by people who are dedicated to preserving and sharing their Filipino culture. The Valerio family owners and staff take pride in using the best ingredients and traditional recipes to create their baked goods as well as providing excellent customer-service toward the community.

Overall, Valerio's Bakeshop is a staple Filipino community within the United States because it provides them with a taste of home, a connection to their culture, and a sense of community and belonging.

Bringing the Heart and Soul of Filipino Baking to Your Family's Table