T his Ocean Beach spot might look like just another cute café, but it is quietly dominating San Diego’s pastry scene. We had heard the hype and showed up ready to see if it was ...

A small slice of this impressively rich, creamy, caramel flan dessert goes a long way ... Its great authentic Cuban taste puts it at the top of my list. —Melissa Pelkey-Hass, Waleska, Georgia.

The big sign above the entrance reads "Utra’s Caribbean Food." On the door ... which includes a standard American salad bar and desserts — there were some superb cinnamon buns on one ...