La Poblanita tries to maintain prices

photos © Mark M. Hancock and Al Dia

Mauricio Puente measures flour at La Poblanita Panaderia Mexicana in Plano on Tuesday, July 29, 2008. Bakery owner Danny Graves said the cost of flour has gone from $9.50 per bag to a high of $27 per bag.


Aaron Meza prepares dough at La Poblanita Panaderia Mexicana. To keep customers, Graves absorbed the cost increases.



Fresh bread awaits customers at La Poblanita Panaderia Mexicana y Cafe in Dallas.


Different bakery goods await customers at La Poblanita Panaderia Mexicana y Cafe.



Maria Garduno prepares bakery goods at La Poblanita Panaderia Mexicana y Cafe.


Mauricio Puente (left) and Aaron Meza (right) prepare cookie dough at La Poblanita Panaderia Mexicana in Plano.



Maria Garduno prepares coffee for customers at La Poblanita Panaderia Mexicana y Cafe in Dallas.



Sweet treats await customers at La Poblanita Panaderia Mexicana y Cafe in Dallas.