Victoria Melgar and her daughter Laura Bueso opened Barrio Bites. Photo by Maddie Spinner / Gambit Victoria Melgar never intended to be a baker. But after opening Barrio Bites in Mid-City in April with her daughter, pastry chef Laura Bueso, she’s back in the kitchen. The road to opening the restaurant — which serves croissants, sandwiches, desserts and more — has been full of twists and turns.