Honestly? I gotta tell ya, the other night I got this serious itch for something sweet, but not your regular stuff. Cravings for Alfajores and that dulce de leche goodness, you know? Trouble is, my local grocery store? Zip. Nada.
So, I grabbed my laptop, flopped onto the couch, and thought: “Alright, internet, do your thing. Where do I find legit Argentine desserts online?”
First thing? Just typing crazy stuff into the search bar like “buy alfajores online USA” or “real dulce de leche shipped”. Wow, tons came up. But here’s the thing – lots seemed kinda… generic? Like, big marketplaces where you don’t really know who is selling or where it’s coming from. Felt risky. Didn’t want some stale cookies shipped from who-knows-where.
Then I had a brainwave. Focus on shops run by actual Argentinians living here! Found this tip online: search for “Argentine bakery near me” + “online order” or “Argentinian grocery delivery”. Finally! A couple of spots nearby popped up that actually had websites.
Here’s what I found worked best:
- Small, specialty bakeries – Seriously, these gems are out there! Found one a couple of towns over, family-run. Site looked simple, but they listed all their goodies: Alfajores (Havanna-style!), medialunas, even pan dulce sometimes. Some even bake fresh daily for pickup or local delivery. Sweet!
- Argentine Markets – Didn’t realize we had a proper one! Their online store had shelves packed with imports: canned and jarred dulce de leche (La Salamandra brand!), yerba mate, yerba mate gourds – basically a whole haul of Argentina you could get shipped!
- “Latin American” Stores – Tried a couple bigger ones. Hit or miss. Some had a teeny Argentine section online, maybe just yerba mate or a sauce. You gotta really dig through their catalogs. Not as easy.
Pulled the trigger on two orders. Hit the local bakery first. Got a dozen fresh Alfajores de Maicena and some Pastafrola (love that quince!). Ordered online afternoon, picked up the next day. Perfection. Melt-in-your-mouth good.
Second haul? Went with the Argentine market. Splurged on:
- A massive jar of dulce de leche repostero
- Proper yerba mate (Rosamonte!) and a bombilla
- Pack of Havanna Alfajores (for comparison!)
Shipping cost a bit, I won’t lie. Stuff was pricy too. But seriously, that dulce de leche? Legit. Thick, caramel heaven. Worth every penny to not get the knock-off stuff.
Biggest win? Finding out that little bakery exists. Who knew? And that market ships nationwide! Now my pantry’s stocked properly. Mission complete. Next up: finding where to grab decent empanadas around here… the hunt continues!
