The moment I walked in the doors, I felt like i waked in to a pueblo in Mexico. The music the set up was incredible. I walked it so amazed I didn't even get my tray. They are by the entrance btw. There is a variety of pan dulce. It was difficult to choose because I was flying back to Los Angeles later that day. I was limited with what I could take. I got a few Cochas and bolillos. @raulvsFood on a instagram they also have a set up for hand made Tortillas. I had never seen a machine like that. It was impressive. I had to take a bag with me. I feel like LA has the best pan dulce. But Houston is right up there. I really enjoyed the Concha. It was not dry like other places. It was spongy. Like a Japanese Chees cake. It was similar to it. If you are in Houston, this is your place for Pan Dulce. read more

El Bolillo Bakery - Desserts Near Me - Houston, Texas

These guys keep leaving comments on my Yelp like "ur ann ideot" and "nobody reads ur sh**" and "ppl lyk u r da rezon yelp sux." I may have to rename them EL TROLL-ILLO. We are passionate lovers of El Bolillo Bakery, and we visit every 3 days at the very least. And it's responsible for us gaining weight and things like that. The regular Bolillos (they're just amazing bread rolls) come out hot and delicious, and then there are amazing chorizo cheese breads with jalapeno, and Ham Breads and great empanadas of the fruit variety, and let's not forget the rather amazing flaky burned pastries (such as discos) and the heart pastries. Service is always good even though it gets really busy, but I've never seen it as busy as the other location honestly. What to get: Bolillos (bread rolls), or the ones with Chorizo and Jalapeno and Cheese. Also Discos and Corazon pastries. Cherry Empanadas too. Whan not to get: The E-bolilla Virus. I came here hoping to score the winner for Mexico at the Azteca. Should have gone to EL GOAL-ILLO. Mexican baked goods aren't always my favourite, however here they are. Not everything is amazing, but my goodness, their little Bolillo rolls filled with stuffed cheese and jalapenos (or even the plain kind) are some of the best treats I've ever eaten in my life! Especially when piping hot! I'm so glad this place is getting a small portion of the masses of Yelp love it deserves. So what is a Bolillo? It's basically a Mexican Roll. Maybe they should rename it to EL ROLL-ILLO. I'm embarrassed to say that I severely underrated El Bolillo the first couple of times I came here. I thought it was a good and eclectic Mexican bakery, but I hadn't discovered the true Wonder of the place. Which is the bread. No pun intended. Wonder. Bread. Get it. Sh** I just got found out as the spy that has infiltrated the CIA at Langley. Now they're renaming this place EL MOLE-ILLO in my honour. The real strength here despite the delicious Tres Leches cakes, lies in the regular bread. The little bolillos and bolillitos (maybe my word, not sure), when they are fresh hot warm and gooey out of the oven. Not the only thing that I like gooey. I came here hoping to buy a pony for my little girl. Oops. Should have gone to EL FOAL-ILLO They also have stuffed ones, which are even better, if that is possible. The regular are $0.20 and the stuffed ones are $0.60. This stuff would be 3 or 5 or 7 dollars at some places in Montrose or The Heights and wouldn't taste a fraction as good or fresh. But here isn't just a few cents. Wow. I came here hoping to post some pictures of cats, of myself in the gym, and of a girl in fishnet and stripper heels, all over their walls. I was asked not to. But in my honour, they renamed themselves EL THAT-GUY'S-OUT-OF-CONTROL-ILLO. The stuffed ones are orgasmic. They're stuffed with delicious creamy cheese and spicy jalapenos, and they are some of the best things you could possibly eat in the Houston area. You really can't get much better than this. Anyway you wanna go out tonight? A movie? Bowling? Bowling at this place? No, they're not EL BOWL-ILLO. They're extremely busy and service is can be brisk, but other servers are lovely and flirtatious (with me) (tosses hair). I asked how they keep the place warm when it gets cold. I didn't like the answer. They use EL COAL-ILLO. Some of the best Mexican snacks I've ever had in my life. I come here at least once a week and if I lived closer it would be more like once a day. I asked if they have a lot of franchise locations. They assured me that they are the EL SOLE-ILLO. Barbie: "EB is la bomba punto com!!! It feels exactly like a panaderia in Mexico. They have all the traditional Mexican pastries. Their cakes are really good! We had a pineapple cake that was amazing, so moist and delicious! The chocolate tres leches cake is so yummy! They also have different tortillas, from the traditional corn to wheat ones." Moist and delicious is right. So is she. OK so it wasn't about the jeans. But get here and try these rolls. They are the Rolls Royce of rolls. The original location on Airline is my fave, but this one is basically the same thing and less hectic. Make sure you try it. Speaking of rolls, my stripper friend pretty much lives here now because they're so good. They may even rename in her honour: EL POLE-ILLO. read more

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Went after work today to get some Bondad Dulce for Sunday morning. Everything looked delicious. Everybody's there busy place also got a dozen of tamales the Puerco. All the ladies are very nice there and all the nice people enjoyed looking at all of our people together. Love it keep up the good work, ladies. read more

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This really is a one stop shop. They sell fresh made tortillas, pan de dulce, customer cakes, tamales, milk, cheese and eggs. It's like stepping into Mexico but here in Houston and off wayside. Customer service is always friendly and fast upon check-out. Since you pick out your own items to fill up your metal serving tray...I'm always running out of room. I highly recommend their tres leche cakes. They have soo many flavors to try! read more

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Used to be good, but now it isn't. Used to get all my tortillas there, but they aren't good anymore.

El Bolillo is one of the city's most well known panaderias and one of my favorite businesses in Houston. They're one of the few establishments that does a little bit of everything and does it well. They do a stellar job in just about everything and are a go-to option for cakes, confections, and special occasion customized desserts. They have an outstanding selection of Mexican cookies and pastries. I love coming in here just to browse and many of their items are perfect for a potluck or a party. Custom cakes are where it's at, I will call in and order for pick up. They're excellent about having the cake ready at the proposed time. On weekends, they have hot tamales for sale. On weekends, this place can be super crowded. The parking situation can be tough, so don't be surprised if you have to utilize the parking at the Houston Farmer's Market across the street. The staff is mostly bilingual with Spanish and English. El Bolillo is one of H-Town's great panaderia institutions. I recommend anyone and everyone to come enjoy their variety of pan dulce and quality foods. read more

El Bolillo Bakery - Mother's Day Cake - Desserts Near Me - Houston, Texas

I love el bolillo, I've been a patron of theirs since their establishment opened off of office city drive. But the fact that the reap off of Mexicans/ the Hispanic community and are trump supporters doesn't sit well with me. I started going to Lesly bakery off of telephone and the bread stays fresher longer, even when left outside. Bolillo usually starts to turn hard after 1 day. read more

POOR CUSTOMER SERVICE. Stopped by on the way to a friend's house as this has always been my to go to. I won't be going back. The cashier by the name of Fabiola made me feel intimidated as she kept saying I was not in the right line. The person right in front of me was in the same line but she only pointed fingers at me. Professionalism and positive attitude are the keys to a successful business. In which this establishment is lacking. I was always happy to tell friends and co-workers that it was worth the drive as my area of Friendswood doesn't have bakeries like that. I would at time take pastries to have them sample them. I also have ordered uber eats deliveries as it's a bit of a drive. I will now look into other bakeries. I hope that someone looks into this, otherwise you may just loose customers like me. read more

Great customer service, bread is so fresh. Bolillos are warm & tortillas freshly made. I drive from Pearland just to pick up my bread for my family. They sell tamales, cakes and more. Each time I go I make it worth my drive. Their agua de Jamaica Is the Best !!! read more

Our go-to for fresh, delicious pan dulces. Their conchas are unmatched! Always soft and seasonally designed. Always a "hit" for gatherings. read more

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Been coming here since the dawn of time. Sundays is super crowded with quite a wait but the cream cheese croissants are to die for. read more

El Bolillo Bakery - Desserts Near Me - Houston, Texas

The most amazing panaderia ever! Very authentic. Everything was so delicious, but I highly recommend the churros and the stuffed churros (I don't know what the actual name is; that's just how they look). Everything was cheap compared to a non-Mexican bakery... I got all of what is in the pic + 1/2 dozen tamales for 21$ which is pretty good. I probably would've paid 50-60$ for all of that at a non-Mexican bakery. read more

El Bolillo Bakery - Desserts Near Me - Houston, Texas

fresh tortillas!!!! Wonderful range of baked goods, consistently good a great community experience--friendly staff, efficient and courteous, great ambiance; go here for friendly folks who welcome you read more

The bread is delicious and the prices are amazing. The store was clean and busy! Will definitely be coming back

I've gone to this location twice this year at different hours and the quality of their products is top notch. Typically at bakeries if you arrive later in the day the options are less and the bread isn't as fresh. It was so satisfying to walk in and find the same experience both times. The manager at this location, Jose, is also very knowledgeable of his product and was completely helpful with the large orders I've made. There are several El Bolillo locations but I am definitely committed to this one. read more

Got there early about 10 people showed up however I would go at 8:30-8am next time because the glass shelves were empty. They bring some of the items out every -10 min. I got like 10 different sweets at 7:15 am but didn't see the other items like horns or flan as of yet. Place is very clean and the sweets are great!! Just go later!!! read more

El Bolillo Bakery - Assortment! - Desserts Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Super cool bakery!!!!! The ambiance is amazing and gives fresh bakery!!!! The pastries were delicious and the staff were nice and friendly. I can't wait try the cakes. read more

The best pan dulce in Houston! I have always loved fresh baked breads and sweets and El Bolillo has plenty of both. I first stopped here one morning before picking up my boyfriend from Hobby since it was super easy to get to off IH-45. Once inside, the bakery was huge and had a large selection of breads. After grabbing a tray and serving tongs, you can select anything your heart desires. Myself, along with many others, had a mountain of freshly baked pastries, each baked to perfection. And if the food itself was not good enough, the prices were even better! I purchased 8 pastries for just around $10. You simply cannot find a better treat for the price. El Bolillo has rightfully earned a spot on my weekend breakfast rotation and after visiting, it will likely make its way on to yours as well. read more

El Bolillo Bakery - Pan Dulce - Desserts Near Me - Houston, Texas

My family has been a loyal fan of El Bolillo Bakery (Airline location) for more than 10 years. Tres leches cakes for birthdays, baby showers, graduations, etc; King Cake for the Christmas holiday; conchas, churros, bolillos and tortillas for just about every Saturday morning. And I am SO grateful there is another location in my new neighborhood. I can zip over, grab whatever cake or pastries my mom is requesting and not have to detour alll the way over into The Heights. For those who've never experienced the magic of a Mexican bakery, El Bolillo is as good as it gets in Houston. In fact, Mayor Sylvester Turner declared September 27th as El Bolillo Day! The bakery does a good amount for the community, most notably feeding hundreds of people during Hurricane Harvey, as employees worked all night (some 20 hours) to bake bread for the community. https://www.facebook.com/ElBolilloBakeries/photos/a.10153190495039672/10156196175424672/?type=3&theater If you're new to the experience, simply walk in, grab a large silver platter and tongs, and have at it - select all the breads your heart desires. Pay, and you're out! You can also place cake orders in person or over the phone (in person is best). read more

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Been going here for years. Their bread with cream cheese are so good!! They also started having bread with chorizo and cream cheese which is also great. Usually packed here and staffing is well equipped to manage the crowd. I haven't really tried the cakes or other items since they're a bit too sweet for my taste. read more

If I am craving something sweet and I have a little time before picking up my mom from work I always love stopping by this bakery! There is always something baking in the oven and when you open the door you get hit with the smell of fresh bread! French Bread:5 Their French bread is perfect and what makes it's better is that they're always rolling out with fresh bread since it's in high demand! You'll see people buying 20 at a time since they're 4 for $1! Cookie:4 What draws me back are the cookies! Yes I'm a bit childish but the designs on their cookies are amazing and they taste amazing! They're not super sweet either so it's perfect for an adult's palate. The designs constantly change and they tend to reflect pop culture (ex: they had a special HOUSTON strong cookie and special Astros cookies for their championship run) The icing on top is that they are sold for a good price. Tortillas: 4 They're tortillas are not my favorite but they are better then the ones from HEB. I wish I could review the Mexican breads and desserts but because I don't eat them often I cannot give an accurate review. read more

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Amazing!!! They delivered a lovely box filled with the most beautiful and delicious pan dulce!

Awesome Mexican bakery in Houston. You start by taking a big tray and tongs when you walk in and there are tons of cases filled with fresh breads, croissants, tortillas, tamales, desserts, cakes, churros, and pastries that you fill your tray with. We got quite a few pastries and it came to about $8. $5 minimum for paying with credit. They also had coffee to buy. Big parking lot out front. Would love to come back. read more

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El Bolillo is one of those neighborhood staples that transcends a rating system of 1 to 5 stars. It is first and foremost a testament to our city's Latin heritage; secondly, as if almost an afterthought, it is a destination for curious foodies to explore. My first visit was only just earlier this year. As I left clutching massive bags of bread in both arms (it requires utmost discipline to avoid buying more than your waistline can afford), I was amazed how I had not even step foot into this wonderful place during the 20+ years of my existence here. Though well-known in the communities of northwest and southeast Houston, El Bolillo garnered unprecedented media attention in September 2017: the story came out that the bakers, having been trapped by Harvey's floods, baked nonstop and distributed the breads to people in need. Every time I come, I am humbled by the tenacity and perseverance of the staff, who truly embody the best qualities of my hometown. If you're unfamiliar with the Mexican breads and sweets that fill the bakery's shelves, use smell and sight to determine what you want to try. You really can't go wrong with any random choice (unless you have an allergy of some sort, in which case you should ask any one of the helpful employees). For me, my favorites are the sweet empanadas (the ones filled with coconut cream or mango are BOMB) and the simple bolillo (which is sensational when still warm from their oven, and exceedingly good when toasted and slathered with jam or kaya). I'm not a huge fan of conchas, but the ones here are solid. The tres leches cake comes in 6-7 flavors that I always have to ask about - just choose at random, and try a new one every time. There's also orejas, donuts, churros, tortillas, cookies, danishes, croissants, and a huge selection of bottled drinks...it is impossible to list all their offerings. Bolillos and pan dulce are baked nonstop throughout the day, so unless you grab one of the prepackaged plastic bags, you're sure to get something freshly made. There's a $5 credit card minimum that is surprisingly hard to hit, sometimes - everything is so damn cheap. Come for the carbs. Stay for the culture. read more

I've been here a few times now, and I have to say that I have mixed feelings about El Bolillo. I bought some pastries from here that were delicious (conchas, orejas, and a few others I can't remember the names of) and of course the bollilos are crisp and pretty much perfect. The service was reasonable (you fill up a plate yourself and bring it up to the register at the end where they bag your yummy findings and ring everything up). Everything is VERY reasonably priced. You can get a bunch of pastries for less than $5. Literally the only reason I'm giving 4 stars to El Bolillo is because of the cake ordering. We ordered a tres leches cake with two layers of chocolate and an inner layer of vanilla with a chocolate chip filling. El Bolillo definitely delivered, but with a regular cake instead of tres leches. Again, it was delicious - moist, the whipped cream was soft and elegantly arranged, and the chocolate chips added a really nice crunch. I was just upset that we didn't get the cake we ordered. Overall, this is a really great place (and definitely check in here on Yelp, you'll get a free 16 oz coffee with a $10 purchase!) Just make sure you double check big orders you place in advance. read more

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Took me back to Mexico! I'm originally from there so my standards for pan dulce are really highly. The variety was large and everyone that worked there checked in with me while I shopped and were super helpful. Not pictured are the fresh tortillas. These are also a 10/10! Must visit in Houston! read more

El Bolillo Bakery - Love love love! - Desserts Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Love coming here to get pan dulce! They have many great options! I love getting the conchas. My husband also loves the cuernos. Their bolillos smell amazing and it is so hard not to get one! Everything smells so good Although there are a lot of people you will be in and out fast! read more

They are open. Fresh every morning. Since its popular, they keep baking. Try a Maranito ( molasses bread ), Concha ( classic Mexican round sweet bread), or a Empanada ( various fillings in a mini-calzone like pastry ). Mexican Grandmas approve of this place! Be prepared to stand in a proper line. read more

El Bolillo Bakery - Mexican style crescents. Baked DAILY. MUST visit when I'm near by. - Desserts Near Me - Houston, Texas

[I hope I don't receive compliments nor messages from people accusing me of being a racist because I state what I don't like about this bakery] Well, here we go... My favorite thing about this bakery is the fact that you can pick out whatever you want, whichever size you want, and still pay cheap for it. You can get 25 items and still only pay $8 for it. Now, that's smart thinking. They have the best tres leches cake, empanadas, Mexican cheesecake, and pink conchas. But what I highly don't like is the fact that if you are non-Hispanic they will treat you differently than Hispanics. Most of the staff will pretend that they don't speak English, and even most of the customers will look at you with disgust. Now whose the racist now?! Anyways, another thing is I wish they would add name tags to the different pastries. That'll be so much nicer. Or even have at least one person who speaks English and can recommend some of the sweets. One young lady named Noemi G., was the nicest staff member that didn't treat me differently. She was personable, even made small talk with me and quickly wanted to serve me as her peers shyly tried to walk away when I came to the counter to order. Also, another thing I can't stand is the fact that some of the items may look good, but as soon as you bite into it..its as dry as the desert. No moisture whatsoever. However, the tres leches cakes (round) are $22 even. The empanadas are $.50 cents There was another thing I got this time around that was as moist as the tres leches cake, but unfortunately I don't know the name. It looks as though it has vanilla filling, two raisins, and a small mouth. So good!! These three items are moist as well as the cheesecake. To feel safe in an area like Wayside, they do have a security guard sitting at the door on his phone. Also, there are camera monitors in front of him, so don't think you can steal.. If you like bread, come here. Majority items are made from yeast and sugar. I usually come here looking to indulge, though I don't make it my everyday thing. The parking lot has plenty of spots, but do be careful backing in and out. Lots of families like to stand and socialize. read more

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El Bolillo is a popular institution of a Mexican bakery here in Houston. Come visit for a veritable panadería experience. Expect a crowded shop floor with walls and rolling bake trays packed with assorted pastries, including cochito (gingerbread pig), concha (seashell sweet bread), empanadas (fruit-filled), oreja (ear-shaped flaky pastry), churros, and more. Honestly, most of the time I didn't know what I was picking up - I just found the ones that looked good. You'll walk around with a platter and tongs and just load up your tray with what you want to buy. It's all super cheap - around $1 per item - so you can get a whole bag of pastries fit for a family for like $5. It's also all very authentic - most of the time, I was the only non-Mexican (or at least non-Spanish speaker) inside. They have another location on the north side of the city. Compared to that one, this southern location is a bit larger and nicer, but both are great. To be honest, I don't LOVE Mexican baked goods. But El Bolillo has some great ones, and the experience is just fun. Stop by for a unique activity and tasty treats! read more

The cream cheese and jalapeño bolillos are addictive! I'm not proud to say it, but I've eaten like 3 in one sitting before and it was worth it! Would definitely recommend this place! read more

I would be happy to update this, but until then I will leave it with 1 star. I was interested in purchasing a Tres Leches cake for a birthday party at work, but since I don't live right around the corner, I decided to email the bakery to see if it was necessary to place an order. The first attempt at emailing them came back undeliverable because the email on their website is misspelled. Realizing that they were missing a letter, I resent the email (including informing them of the email typo), but received no response. I tried calling and calling, but nobody would pick up the phone! To me, if this is indicative of their quality of customer service, then I'll choose to get the cake elsewhere. read more

Best place for tres leches! I walk out every time feeling like I just had a steal-the-deal moment. Honestly, one of Houston's gems. I wouldnt be surprised if they have or will be a James Beard award recipient some day. read more

El Bolillo Bakery - Strawberry tres leches slice - Desserts Near Me - Houston, Texas

All of this and a slice of tres leches cake was about $13. Very cheap and all very fresh. I highly recommend the tres leches cake. It comes in many flavors. Also recommend grabbing friends to try all their offerings. If you're not familiar with Mexican desserts it may be hard to choose cause there's so much to pick from. You can't go wrong with just trying as much as you can. Also a great place to practice your español! read more

El Bolillo Bakery - Desserts Near Me - Houston, Texas

love this place! They have really good bread and it's always fresh. I've ordered many cakes from here and i've never been disappointed. Always come for the bolillo bread and piggies :) Also the customer service is fast and very nice. Hoping they open more locations closer to me I attached my gender reveal cake they did read more

El Bolillo Bakery - Desserts Near Me - Houston, Texas

This place brings so much happiness to my life. I've been looking for a good tres leches place ever since I moved from Minneapolis to Houston. This place is the dream! It's much larger than I expected. When you walk it, it's like an 85C bakery where you grab a tray and tongs and work your way around the store. They have 7 flavors of tres leches!! My only complain is they didn't have a flavor tag for each kind. After the server said the 7 flavors out loud, I completely forgot them all, took a long time to think, and eventually go with chocolate - and it was mind blowing! It was about $3/slice. I didn't know happiness can be bought for such a great price :D I also wanted to get some churros too but they were out and the next batch would come out in 20 mins. I want to check out their other location in the Heights as well. I love Mexican bakeries! read more

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I love all my pan dulce !! Always fresh out of the oven !! A WIDE VARIETY from cochinitos to conchas and THE CREAM CHEESE JALAPEÑOS Mini Bolillitos are to die for !! read more

Such an underrated gem in Houston. Sure the area may be a tiny bit sketchy, but the blissful atmosphere created by the gentle aroma of freshly baked goods accompanied by the hustle and bustle of dozens of customers salivating over everything they're about to purchase will draw you in and let you leave with a giant smile on your face. Welcome to El Bolillo Bakery. You'll find a plethora of Mexican pastries here ranges from... well, I honestly don't know what to call 99% of these things. Conchas? Orejas? I really only ever get the churros and cakes (under the glass counter). I honestly can't specifically recommend anything other than those because I don't know what they're called. There is a caramel filled empanada thing tucked in a corner somewhere but don't hold me to it. In any case, sometimes a fresh batch will be presented upon arrival, but if your good has been sitting at room temp for a while, just heat it up in the microwave for like 30 seconds before consuming, especially the ones with filling. The best part? It's good and CHEAP. Like I honestly think they profit all the quantity that they sell. I often find myself reaching for my credit card only to find out I only need to pay $5. Cashiers are nice and welcoming too. Only criticism I have would be the lack of signs for many goods that I want to try but don't want to because I don't know what it's filled with. 9/10, would definitely come again and would recommend to a friend. read more

I thought this place would have really good sweet bread since it is in a good area with local Hispanic people. The bread was so greasy and didn't taste good. Any bite I would take and the shortening would stick to the roof of my mouth. I've had better sweet bread inside FoodTown. read more

I love El Bolillo. They are my go-to for tres leches cakes. They run their business like a well-oiled machine. You can order cakes ahead of time, and they are always ready, beautiful, and delicious. read more