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Maricsa Trejo
James Beard Award winner
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i. Biography
Maricsa Trejo’s pastry work was shaped in kitchens where timing, improvisation, and repetition mattered more than presentation. From that practical ground, ownership at La Casita Bakeshop in Richardson, Texas, became the next step: a bakery carrying her name, and a line of work built from hands-on production rather than abstraction. Mexican-inflected pastries and bread sit at the center of that identity, pairing memory with technique without drifting from the discipline the trade demands.
Coming Up
Pastry training at Dallas College El Centro Community Campus gave Maricsa Trejo the structure behind the counter. The value of that foundation shows up in the kind of work pastry asks for every day: precision, consistency, and the control required to keep detail intact at scale.
Where They Are Now
At La Casita Bakeshop in Richardson, Texas, pastry leads the format and defines the bakery’s rhythm. Maricsa Trejo’s role as Pastry Chef and owner keeps the operation close to the source, with Mexican-inflected pastries and bread giving the shop its most recognizable character while staying grounded in familiar bakery formats. The desserts tied to her kitchen show range without losing discipline. A Gluten-free Vanilla Cake with Spiced Pineapple and Coconut Meringue works across softness, brightness, and lift; a Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookie Paris Brest moves a classic bakery shape into a more layered register; and a dessert built around Smoked Chocolate Ganache, Chocolate Tart, Honey Caramel, and Honeycomb leans into contrast, texture, and depth. Taken together, they point to a pastry program that is controlled, deliberate, and comfortable moving between richness and restraint. The bakery’s growth follows the same logic. What started in a less polished setting has become more defined, but the practical instincts that shaped the work remain visible in the final product.
Signature
Maricsa's signature dishes include Caramel Churro Cruffin, Gluten-free Vanilla Cake, Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookie Paris Brest, Smoked Chocolate Ganache, Chocolate Tart, Honey Caramel, and Honeycomb.
In Their Words “There is no crying over spilt milk or burnt meringues.”
Profile updated July 2026
FAQ
Asked of Maricsa
What is Maricsa Trejo's current role?
As of 2026, Maricsa Trejo is Pastry Chef and Owner.
Where did Maricsa Trejo train or study?
Maricsa Trejo trained at Dallas College El Centro Community Campus.
What is Maricsa Trejo known for?
Pastry.
