No Three Kings Day celebration (coming up this Saturday, January 6) is complete without a rosca de reyes, the ring-shaped sweet bread decorated with candied fruit and hiding a tiny plastic baby or two.
In East Harlem, many Mexican bakeries and groceries sell the dessert in the days leading up to the holiday.
Not sure where to start? Swing by—or get your rosca delivered—at these three spots:
2129 Third Ave between E 116th and E 117th Sts
With its branded rosca de reyes box, this bakery definitely runs a smooth operation. The shop sells three sizes: small ($32.66), medium ($48.99) and "family" ($59.88, pick-up only).
129 E 110th St between Park and Lexington Aves
A narrow, sweetly-scented Mexican bakery that's stacked with boxes of roscas as the holiday approaches.
1621 Lexington Ave between E 102nd and E 103rd Sts
This Mexican grocery with same-day delivery offers a 37-oz rosca de reyes for $38.50.
They have the same holiday in France. A perfect way to keep the festivities going into January!