I love to eat at El Bolillo Bakery. It all started because my boyfriend really loves their conchas, so he was the one who introduced me to the place. I've always liked bakeries, but I try to eat on the healthier side, so I usually avoid anything that might tempt me.But I am a sucker for cinnamon rolls, so when I saw they had them, of course I had to try one and they are so, so good. Now we actually go there about once every two weeks because we love it that much and I look forward to opening the front doors and smelling the sweet smell of baked goods Recently we also found out that they have cheese & sausage kolaches, and oh my gosh, they are delicious. They are really, really good and were such a nice surprise when we tried them. The location closest to us is the one on Airline Drive, and we usually go in the afternoon so we can avoid the after-work crowd. That time of day works really well for us because there aren't too many people, which makes it easier to grab bread and look around without feeling rushed. The ordering process is pretty quick and simple. You grab your metal tray and tongs, open each little door, pick what you want, and put it on the tray. When you're ready, you go to the register where the ladies count the breads, ring everything up, and bag it nicely for you. We're usually in and out pretty fast, which we really like. We love going to El Bolillo, and at this point it has definitely become a staple for us. We honestly can't get enough of it. read more

El Bolillo Bakery - Easter Conchas - Bakeries Near Me - Houston, Texas

Best Panadería in Houston. A neighborhood staple. Bolillo always has the softest conchas and bread, the empanadas de piña have real chunks of pineapple, the marranitos are the best around town, and the never-ending line for Bolillos should tell you how good they are. read more

El Bolillo Bakery - Marranitos - Bakeries Near Me - Houston, Texas

Love the authenticity of everything here. The bread was fresh and delicious. The tamales were amazing. Definitely my favorite place for Mexican bread. Worthy the drive where you come from in the Houston area read more

Always the freshest Mexican bread. Options for everyone and reasonably priced. You won't break the bank like your typical trendy bakery/pastry place. Grab a tray and tongs and load up. It can get busy but people move through quickly. I'm a sucker for the conchas and definitely ate one in the car on the way home. read more

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What a cool bakery! Come in, grab a tray and some tongs and get going! The smell as soon as you walk in says it all. There is everything from cookies, cakes, brownies and donuts to bread, empanadas and of course, tortillas! Everything is baked fresh and they're constantly restocking the shelves as things fly off. I was like a kid in a candy store wanting to try one of everything. I ended up just getting a few different kinds of cookies and they were all great. It is extremely crowded but the lines go pretty fast since there are so many registers. The prices are great too! read more

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As a person native born to Houston, but having lived and explored much of the world, one of my favorite things to do is to invite friends to go on a walking tour with me, of the area around the Houston Farmer's Market on Airline. Many years run by the Canino family, as a co-op with local farmers. And when they retired a group of Houstonians, committed to preserving it and making it as nice as possible for shopping. And it's a wonderful place to go shopping for fruits and vegetables and to eat one of the restaurants here. So I usually begin my walking tour with a trip to El Bolillo Bakery to show them the breads and then over to Granel Spices and then to El Rey meat market to show them the chorizo that I like and the freshly made chicharrones and to pointing out the most excellent Mexican restaurant just on the side El Rey. And then heading over to the farmers market proper and showing them the excellent flour tortillas that one can get at Alamo Tamales. A visit to LA Crawfish or other eateries. And also walk and talk about the different uses of the spices and maybe some tropical fruits that people might not be familiar with. It's a great half day and I love taking people around. So definitely plan to visit this area of Airline Drive and have some fun. read more

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Looking for Mexican bread, a bakery, cakes, tortillas or bolillos? They got it all. The bread is always fresh and the place is always packed! Don't get overwhelmed as it's worth it. Its an easy concept. As you walk in grab a silver tray and tongs and grab what you want. When done the register will bag it up for you and give you your total. It's always packed because it's good. They have their own parking lot too. The theme makes me feel like I am in San Antonio but in Mexico as the farmers market is across the street. Worth a trip! read more

El Bolillo Bakery - Bakeries Near Me - Houston, Texas

El Bolillo Bakery is a must-stop in Houston. Huge variety of fresh pan dulce, breads, and pastries that taste authentic and freshly made. Their tamales were very disappointing so skinny. read more

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So many delicious things to choose from! I couldn't decide on just one so I got several items. They were all very good! read more

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After being a customer for 30 years el bolillo finally raised their prices. Never ever have I seen their prices jump in price like this month. 12/25 a date to remember. Thanks allot Djt. What I used spend $35 now cost me $72. Well I need to get on a diet anyways still the best pan dulce in Houston. read more

El Bolillo Bakery - No inflation huh trump? - Bakeries Near Me - Houston, Texas

10/10. Biggest and best mexican bakery I've been to yet. Huge assortment of anything you can imagine and then some. Tres leches is a must try! They also had a mexican cannoli that was phenomenal. Friendly staff and cheap prices. Can't wait to go back. read more

I haven't seeing a bakery where people are coming in and out all times of the day bread is freshly made coming hot out of the oven, hot and fresh And fresh pastries, donuts, cakes, cookies, you name it this stuff is not sitting. These are the types of places I like to see thrive in the communities, you know it's a good product when it's packed and always busy The only downside is the heavy tray carrying around will wear you out haha but it's worth it! They got some really good sugar donuts I happen to go on some a couple occasions where the donuts were piping, hot and soft and as soon as you took a bite into it, they melted! The pan Bolillo are so good they are great for sandwiches or by itself or maybe dip it in coffee if you do that. They have empanadas with fruits and cheese. My favorite is the cheese and the piña. The concha's are great. The muffins and sugar cookies also great they have so much good stuff. What I like about this bakery everything is fresh so when you take it home, these pastries, these breads they don't go stale next day. And that's what I like about this place.. maybe it's just me but that's my opinion. this is probably one of my favorite bakeries in the Houston area. You can find this place right across the street from the farmers market. read more

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I've been following El Bolillo for a while. Travel finally took us to Houston, so it was a required stop! It's right across the street from the Farmers Market with lots of parking. At 10:30 am it was packed, but oddly organized. The inside was warm and the smells were out of this world! We went in for a couple of treats and walked out with enough for a football team. The breads were warm from the oven and the selection endless. Everything we tried was perfect. The Conchas were next level and the tortillas tasted homemade. What a wonderful experience! You must try El Bolillo Bakery. read more

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El Bolillo is a beautiful bakery that has some of the best pastries I have tried recently. When you walk in the entire bakery has cases that you can take tongs and a tray to to select all of the items that you would like to purchase. When you are done collecting all of your goodies, you take them to the counter where they are weighed and placed into a box for you to pay. I got several different kinds of conchas and one cuernito that had chocolate on the outside and cream in the inside. I also got a pack of flour tortillas that were delicious and warm. You can also purchase cake cakes here or specialty custom order items. read more

Everything you ever heard is true. This place is all it is cracked up to be. Took a chance and went in on a Friday morning at 7 am. And it wasn't too crowded yet. It's dangerous. You will leave with way more than you came for... Ended up with a bag of tortillas, kolaches, cookies and cookies and strawberry cheese cake. Kolaches - delicious and filled with sausage and jalapenos, just really balanced Marranitos - why didn't anyone tell me about these? So darn good and addicting. Halloween cookie - delicious - better than Kroger's (sorry) Strawberry cheesecake - I regretted that I didn't get 2 There is a large selection but I only did quick drive bys through the door windows. Next time I'm filling my tray to the brim. For those who have never been, pick up a tray and tongs and fill it up. They have fresh Bollilo bread too which my dad loves. The staff are super friendly and very organized. They can get really busy. As I was leaving, the parking lot was filling up. Def worth a trip and I plan on returning more times that I should read more

El Bolillo Bakery - Strawberry cheesecake - Bakeries Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Authentic Mexican bakery. I love this place!!! There are so many options and no carb shortage here. You can see them make fresh bread and tortillas. The store also offers custom cakes. It's self serve so you can grab as many pastries as you want for an affordable price. The checkout process seamless. And of course the conchas are the best in the city. Don't forget the kolaches when you're there! read more

El Bolillo Bakery - Pastries - Bakeries Near Me - Houston, Texas

The old, beloved Cañino farmers market no longer exists, but El Bolillo remains an important historic neighborhood fixture along the Heights-adjacent stretch of Airline. I've always loved visiting and shopping in this area (since childhood with my Mom), which is also home to Houston Dairymaids, the new farmers market and the Granel spice and herb store. To me, though, El Bolillo really keeps the old authentic vibe going. On my latest visit, I purchased tamales (chicken hatch chile), flour tortillas and one churro croissant de cajeta. Everything tasted great, and service was really good too. read more

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I come here for caramel filled churros. They are off the charts good!!! They are just below the hot out of the grease made to order ones that I had in the Yucatán Mexico. I also like the pineapple empanadas. I don't really care for most pasteles & I definitely don't need them because I try to keep my weight in a certain area. However, El Bolillo is authentic. I'm generally the only semi gringo here. I'm adopted. My birth mother's parents & other ancestors are from Mexico. Today I came on February 13th forgetting that tomorrow is Valentine's Day. They were super busy, but I was in & out in a hurry. They had special treats for the holiday. I haven't gotten tamales here for so long that I will not include them in my review. I will return soon & get some. There was a sign for 2 for 1 aguas frescas. My phone died before I got a photo. Monday-Friday 3-5 or 2-4? Call to confirm if you are interested. Perhaps someone else has posted a photo. read more

El Bolillo Bakery - There are several registers to handle the crowds. They are very efficient. - Bakeries Near Me - Houston, Texas

This bakery is a Houston staple and now I see why. The quality is top notch, the prices are reasonable, and everything is fresh even late at night. Be mentally prepared when you enter though; it is chaotic! People and trays in every direction! read more

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If being a bakery was a popularity contest, El Bolillo would win in a landslide. As one of the city's most visited and sought after panaderias, they've become a landmark in a community where there's no shortage of competition. Their variety of pan dulce and custom cakes is downright impressive and just a couple of the reasons why I view them as one of my favorite businesses in all of Houston. On the weekends, this place is a zoo. The parking lot is spacious, but it looks like the aftermath of a church ceremony, where cars are forced to park across the street at the Houston Farmer's Market and walking over. It's a certain kind of chaos that perfectly illustrates the kind of demand they generate. For pan dulce lovers, there's a lot to appreciate. The spectrum of cookies and pastries is endless with many sporting unique designs and fun seasonal stuff. Their conchas are outstanding, as is their cinnamon cuernos, piernas, caracoles, and girasols. Their namesake and signature item, the bolillo is like a dinner roll with a mini version (bolillitos) to boot. The teleras are underrated, as is their manitas de chocolate. I am here most often for their custom cakes. From the online order to quick phone orders, I'm so impressed with how easy they've made the process. Above all, these pasteles are so well made that I constantly have guests ask me where I get them. Their Mexican tres leches cake is among the best I've had and a perfect cake for any special occasion. I'd be remiss if I didn't remark on their tortilleria or the fact they sell tamales on the weekends. I think it's easy to peruse pastries forever here, and there's just so much to take in every time I visit. The customer service has always been outstanding and they're professional from top to bottom. This is a must visit for anyone who is looking for top notch product, outstanding variety, and a quality experience that is second to none. Make El Bolillo part of your panaderia journey ASAP. read more

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Amazing place to buy fresh Mexican baked goods at such a cheap price!!! I was here in town and I longingly looked at the handmade tortillas wishing they would've let me just try one. The conchas were so fresh. I devoured mine in the car. So good. read more

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Location: airline Parking: plenty, multiple lots, front , back Staff: DELMY was terrible. Place was super packed and her customer service attitude was terrible. Every one was nice and greeting with a smile. Seems like she seemed overwhelmed and taking it out on customers. She was rolling her eyes and talking rudely. Wait time: none, do not get confused on crazy packed lines, they move pretty fast. Seating:no seating Price: low-average Drink: multiple coffee options, hot coco, aguas frescas, holiday drinks such as champurrado Food: delicious sweet bread, tamales, cakes read more

A crazy, chaotic mess with a packed, torn up parking lot. I swear there was about 300 people trying to get in. This is a good sign. Was there a club in this spot in the early 90s? Anyways, going inside... El Bolillo has everything, and it's all freakin' delicious! Conchas, churros, croissants, bolillo bread, donuts, danishes.... It's all great. Don't forget to get a cup of champurrado before leaving. read more

I usually don't like tres leche but I finally found a place that makes it right! I had the Oreo slice and it was 10/10!!! Perfect texture and taste! I also got the jalapeno cheese and sausage kolache ... I hate to say that it is better than Shipley's ‍ ! And those tamales... YUM!! I was craving them so it was nice to get some affordable, DELICIOUS pork and chicken tamales with loads of salsa! Will definitely be ordering from here again! read more

El Bolillo's assorted pan de dulce (mexican pastries) are perfect for parties, or any occassion, and the friendly people there will even box them up nicely for you! Highly recommend! read more

El Bolillo Bakery - Box of pan de dulce - Bakeries Near Me - Houston, Texas

Went here on a whelm on Saturday after a visit to the farmers market across the street. This place is SUPER busy. I'm not sure if it's like that every day, but on this day, it was. To me, that's a huge indication that it's got to be the best. When I walked in, I grabbed my tray and tongs and started to walk around and pick the pastries that caught my eye. I must admit, I wasn't planning on getting as many items as I did, but they looked way too good to pass up. I also noticed that they had tamales. Why not just pick up a dozen of those for dinner? When I went to the register, there were two women working the register. Neither one of them spoke English and were pretty upset that I didn't speak Spanish. Don't get me wrong, I don't care if someone doesn't speak English, just don't give me bad service because I don't speak Spanish. Luckily, there was a nice gentleman in line behind me who spoke English and Spanish and translated for me. After they added up my pastries, I asked for a dozen pork tamales. They rang them up at two 1/2 dozens. I was ok with that because maybe they only come in 1/2 dozen packs. After you pay for everything, you have to go stand in another line to get your tamales. Again, they ladies working at that counter were very annoyed that I didn't speak Spanish. So, I just handed them my receipt and said that I had paid for a dozen tamales. They reached into the cooler and pulled out one package of tamales. The foil was tore open, but I didn't want to complain about that. I asked them if it was a dozen. She said yes, so I showed her my receipt and said that I had paid for a dozen. She said, "Yes, dozen." So I trusted that it was in deed a dozen. When I got home and planned to serve the tamales for dinner, I opened the foil pack, and there were only 6 tamales in there. So, she gave me a 1/2 dozen when I had paid for a whole dozen. So, I had to change dinner plans on the fly when I thought I had enough tamales for 4 people. Back to the store I go. The takeaway from visiting this place for the first time. The staff is VERY rude, especially if you don't speak Spanish. I realize that I'm only one person, and this place makes plenty of money without me going there, but I will not be returning. There are plenty of other places that serve these types of pastries that have much better customer service and don't take your money without giving you what you pay for. read more

El Bolillo Bakery - My receipt shows that I paid for a dozen tamales when I only received a half dozen. - Bakeries Near Me - Houston, Texas

ABSOLUTELY one of the best bakeries in Houston! Bread is always fresh, any time of day. It's always super busy, and there is a reason why. I saved one concha for the next day, and it was still amazing. read more

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iLike tres leches. It was so good. And I got a delivery and I like it. I want. I wanna come back. read more

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Overwhelming. In a good way? Kind of. This place has everything- bolillos, empanadas, conchas, marranitos biscuits, cakes, cheesecake, and all the other pan dulces that I didn't really grow up eating. The place is busy. I think we arrived at 6 on a Saturday and it was packed. Everyone knew what they were doing. Everyone was on a mission. It was literally every person for themselves. In the meantime, I was floundering in search of tongs. Finally with tongs in hand, I judiciously followed my boyfriend around to put the desired item on the tray. Seriously. It's a two person job. We picked pieces from each case and realized... no marranitos??? A nice lady directed us to a baker's rack full of freshly made pastries where I found the reach of delicious cookies! And they have packages tortillas!! The marranitos were my favorite. As Usual. They were perfect with my coffee. The conchas were soft, sweet, and delightful. The tortillas are perfect!! I wish I stocked up. The only disappointed was the empanadas. I thought I was getting cheese, but ended up with quince. Not bad, but definitely not cheese! 10/10. However, if I could go when fewer people were around, that would be great! read more

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I ordered a slice of caramel tres leches and it was quite dry and had lots of whipped cream The concha pastry was good, I enjoyed the creamy filling although it was mostly all on one side The pastry with yellow circle in the middle (not sure the name) was unexpectedly hard in the middle. I thought it was going to be a soft center. Overall it was a great price for 3 pastries and a slice of cake ($6.00 total)! I would definitely come back and try all the other pastries one by one! read more

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THE HEAVENLY SMELL as soon as you walk in. OMG!! We were in absolute heaven!!! The selection is amazing and the staff is super friendly!! read more

El Bolillo Bakery - Must visit! - Bakeries Near Me - Houston, Texas

We ordered a tres leches cake from here and I was greatly disappointed that it didn't have much flavor, was barely moist, I ordered fresh strawberry's to be placed in the middle and it barely had any. It was a pretty big cake and they only put 3 pieces of strawberry and 3 pieces of peaches on top. For the most part, this cake was just icing. I don't think it was worth $45. I also got some bolillos and although I am aware it was 1pm and they could have gotten hard from being out for so long, they tasted and felt like if they had been out for an entire day. read more

El Bolillo Bakery - Tres leches - Bakeries Near Me - Houston, Texas

The traditional homeland bakery delicious pastries and pan dulce and of course bolillos, but it has probably the worst parking lot in the neighborhood potholes and dirt lots, seriously it needs to be fixed also notice mop water dumped from the side of the parking lot not bueno amigos . read more

El Bolillo Bakery - Bakeries Near Me - Houston, Texas

I was preparing for Día de los Muertos so I called to make sure they had pan de muerto and they did. I'm glad they answered the phone. When I got there it was chaos. So many people getting their pan on a Friday afternoon! I did like the variety of pan, galletas, cake pops, and especially Día de los muertos themed sweets. I was annoyed with their lack of organization on the line. I waited to be checked out, got to the front, and the cashier told me there was another line I had to wait. It made no sense. People were just cutting each other in line. I do wish their take out line system was better but I can definitely recommend the bakery. There's a chocolate muffin that was really good! read more

Traditional tastes of Mexico. Cinnamon, love and sugar coat these baked goodies. The molasses pan is my favorite abd the elephant ears hear me too. Our air bnb host gifted us a beautiful bag of these pillows of pleasure and we had to go back for the coffee and more morsels. The history is rich here of old world baking. Rolling pins and aprons. Flour sprinkled onto your toes. Houston has another feather in it's hat! read more

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Mold found on strawberry of cheesecake. Didn't notice until done. You can see the cheesecake having a mold spot due to strawberry. read more

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I've had the opportunity to visit several times during weekdays after being in the area for work, and this is a wonderful bakery location! Having tried the Wayside Dr location, I was hoping that the North Houston El Bolillo would hit a similar mark. This location has been great! My main go-to is the bolillitos with cheese, jalapeño and chorizo. Every time I've visited, they've been fantastic. The bread is wonderfully fresh and they add a nice amount of chorizo with each bite. I also tried the macarons and found them very tasty and with a lovely crunch level, though they were more expensive than I expected. The parking outside has always been sufficient when I've visited (on the weekends around lunch time). There's also a farmers market across the street with a lot of fresh produce. Staff have been very kind and efficient with checking you out. The store itself is a little more cramped compared to the Wayside location. Even at noon, there are often long lines, because this bakery is just too popular (in the best way possible)! On a side note, I saw the El Bolillo tamales on a list of best Houston tamales and can't wait to check them out on my next visit! I get too distracted by the cases of sweets and hadn't noticed them before. read more

So I finally got to try this famous bakery my family had been telling me about and let me tell you OMG. The pan dulce and bolios are outstanding. Best ever. Sorry there's only a half a concha I couldn't help myself it was that tasty. read more

El Bolillo Bakery - Bakeries Near Me - Houston, Texas

Oh my goodness. My friend got me a Tres Leches cake here for my birthday and DANG, it was SO good. I have never had it before, and people say it's the best Tres Leches in Houston. It's not too milky, but perfect amount of moist, strawberries, chocolate drizzle and more. Absolutely loved it! Huge and perfect for 10 people! read more

El Bolillo Bakery - Bakeries Near Me - Houston, Texas

The greatest of all time Mexican bakery and panderia in Houston! Such a fun and festive atmosphere once you step foot inside- you'll want to immediately have an excuse to buy every baked good and throw a fiesta, just because. I always order their famous Tres Leches for birthdays and parties, and it is always a hit. You can customize with whatever filling, flavor, icing you would like too. My personal favorite is the Marble Tres Leches with Chocolate Chips filling and Stawberries! Super affordable for the sizes, quality, taste, look of the cakes as well! Their empanadas are tasty too, and don't forget the conchas- soft, fluffy, and fresh! Head to El Bolillo if you need to bring something for a pot luck, you will be everyone's favorite person, guaranteed! read more

El Bolillo Bakery - Marble Tres Leches - Bakeries Near Me - Houston, Texas