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Manassas Today
By the People, for the People
Salvadoran Bakery Lorena's Opens in Manassas
New location brings traditional Salvadoran pastries and breads to the DMV area.
Mar. 15, 2026 at 1:54am
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Pasteleria Lorena, a popular chain of bakeries in El Salvador, has opened its first location in the DMV area in Manassas, Virginia. The bakery offers traditional Salvadoran pastries, breads, and beverages, providing a taste of home for the large Salvadoran community in the region.
Why it matters
The opening of Lorena's Bakery in Manassas reflects the growing Salvadoran population in the DMV area, which has one of the highest concentrations of Salvadorans in the U.S. The bakery aims to preserve Salvadoran culinary traditions and provide a piece of nostalgia for the local community.
The details
Lorena's Bakery opened its doors on Saturday in Manassas, Virginia, offering a variety of traditional Salvadoran pastries, breads, and beverages. The bakery is part of the popular Pasteleria Lorena chain in El Salvador and is the first location in the DMV region. The owner, Miriam Lorena Rodriguez, hopes the bakery will provide a taste of home for the large Salvadoran community in the area.
- Lorena's Bakery opened its doors on Saturday, March 15, 2026.
- The DMV area has one of the highest populations of Salvadorans in the U.S., with more than 200,000 living in the region.
The players
Pasteleria Lorena
A popular chain of bakeries in certain areas of El Salvador that has now opened its first location in the DMV region.
Miriam Lorena Rodriguez
The owner of Lorena's Bakery, who hopes to provide a taste of home for the large Salvadoran community in the Manassas area.
What they’re saying
“It's like a piece of their homeland. You know what I mean? Because there isn't a wide variety of traditional bakeries that are based on Salvadorian — there are a variety of Salvadoran bakeries, but we focus more on tradition, so what we want from there is a piece of, how can I say, nostalgia.”
— Miriam Lorena Rodriguez, Owner, Lorena's Bakery
“It's nice to see our Hispanic Heritage coming to America and especially the DMV.”
— Customer
“It's like a Spanish bakery, and it's good to support our community. Our people try something new because we love our bread, you know, our pumpkin cafe in the morning. So I thought we'd just come and try it out and see how good it is.”
— Customer
What’s next
The bakery plans to continue expanding its presence in the DMV area, aiming to bring more traditional Salvadoran cuisine to the region.
The takeaway
The opening of Lorena's Bakery in Manassas highlights the growing Salvadoran community in the DMV and the demand for authentic cultural experiences. By preserving traditional recipes and providing a taste of home, the bakery helps to strengthen the ties between the Salvadoran diaspora and their culinary heritage.
