Pastilla with Cinnamon on Neon-Lit Table

Warm amber light from a table lamp pools in the corners of a restaurant in Toluca de Lerdo, illuminating a golden-brown pastilla resting on white linen. The pastry's flaky layers glisten under the cool, electric glow of a nearby neon sign, which casts a faint violet reflection across the crust. A dusting of reddish-brown cinnamon powder covers the top, against the crisp, buttery edges of the dough. The shallow depth of field blurs the background tables, leaving the savory pie as the sharp focal point. Fine crumbs scatter near the rim of the plate, catching the mixed light sources. The linen fabric shows subtle folds and creases where the weight of the plate presses down.