Intro

We are the Delacruz Pastry.

Started in the early 60's, we originated the Chamorro dessert called apigigi.

Through trial and error, Antonio Villagomez Castro (familian Marceliano) created what's now known as apigigi for his ailing wife, Veronica Santos Castro (familian Lencho). Their eldest child, Maria Santos Castro, married to Manuel Tenorio Delacruz (familian Aniguac), carried on the recipe and created The Delacruz Pastry. Now run by their daughter, Consolacion DLC. Torres and family, we continue on with our family legacy and tradition to sustain our Chamorro culture. 

Located in Susupe village in Saipan, we also participate as vendors in Tuesday Farmer's Market, Thursday Garapan Street Market, and Saipan Sabalu Farmer's Market.
To place orders you can reach us at (670) 234-6978.
Or visit us at our kitchen in Susupe.

Our Story...

(to be continued)

Delacruz Pastry was first recognized in creating apigigi and specializing in tamales mendioka.
Apigigi was made by scratch. The metate' and manu' were used to grind the coconut. Because the coconut was slippery, homemade tapioca starch was added along with water and sugar for taste. Then wrapped in banana leaves and grilled on the teppan, also known as cast iron grill heated with firewood.

The original metate' (stone block) and manu' (stone grinder) used to make apigigi.