La Purisima Bakery Builds on Its Legacy in Phoenix with Western Alliance Bank

Woman holding a tray of pastries

We are grateful to the Western Alliance Bank team, who were very responsive and provided hands-on support to help us move quickly in a competitive market.

Irma Arellano , General Manager La Purisima

After more than 40 years of satisfying Phoenicians’ appetites for mouth-watering pastries, tortillas, empanadas, tamales and more, La Purisima Bakery will own another of its three locations with the purchase of a building at 2441 E Indian School Road, positioning the bakery for the next phase of growth and operations.

The newly purchased space, located just a block from the current storefront in Camelback East, will allow for more on-site baking, a move that will free the team from transporting goods from its Glendale location and improve overall efficiency. Financing was facilitated by Todd Russell with Western Alliance Bank

Known for its colorful conchas, traditional Mexican breads and welcoming, community-focused spirit, La Purisima Bakery has leased a bakery in Phoenix for 13 years. The purchase means La Purisima will now own two of their three  Valley locations, an exciting milestone for the multigenerational business founded in 1983 by Juan and Marciela Arellano. 
“We’ve been renting in the Camelback East neighborhood for over a decade, and we knew it was time to invest in a place of our own,” said Irma Arellano, general manager of La Purisima. “This move gives us the space to grow and continue sharing our traditions, our flavors and the love we put into everything we bake. We’re incredibly proud to reach this milestone. We are grateful to the Western Alliance Bank team, who were very responsive and provided hands-on support to help us move quickly in a competitive market.”