Danny Trejo’s Hollywood donut shop closes after ten years
The bright pink shop on Santa Monica Boulevard served its last pastries on Thursday morning, with owners promising a new location in the future.
By Harper Foster ·
Customers who relied on the shop for daily fuel and community events faced a new reality on Thursday morning. Trejo’s Coffee & Donuts at 6785 Santa Monica Boulevard opened its doors for the final time after nearly a decade of operation. The bright pink storefront, a landmark in the neighborhood, stopped selling its signature Mangonadas and Horchata-flavored pastries for the last time in its current location.
The closure marks the end of the lease for the Hollywood location. A post on the shop’s Instagram page stated that the business is closing this chapter at its one and only Hollywood spot. The same post indicated that the brand is not disappearing entirely. It teased that customers should stay tuned for updates on where the shop will move next, promising to welcome them to a new spot very soon.
Long-time patrons arrived early to say goodbye. Heather Brown, chair of the counseling department at Hollywood High School, visited the shop on Thursday. She noted that she often stopped by to bring donuts for meetings and parent nights. Brown said the shop had supported school events by bringing over extra treats. She described the closing as sad, noting that she drives by the shop every day on her way to work.
Gabi Birkner, a journalist and digital content strategist, also stopped by for a final visit. She purchased horchata and Mangonada donuts. Birkner described the closing as the end of an era for the local food scene.
Owner Danny Trejo is an Echo Park native and actor known for roles in the Machete film series. He began his career in 1985 when he was cast in Runaway Train after training actor Eric Roberts for a boxing scene. Trejo later collaborated with director Robert Rodriguez on films including Desperado, From Dusk Till Dawn, and Spy Kids. Trejo also operates several taco spots in the area under the Trejo’s Tacos name.
Trejo has spoken about his connection to the city. In 2020, he told the Los Angeles City Council that he adores the city. He recalled a promise made in 1968 while in Soledad prison to do whatever he could for his fellow man. The shop’s closure leaves a gap in the local dining options until the next location opens.
