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    El Bolillo Bakery

    4.2 (45 reviews)
    Open • 6:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    I came in for a too good to go order and purchased sweet bread while I was there. The staff were nice and helpful. It's very clean in there, and the bread is great!

    Cake pops

    Lamentablemente, los cake pops que compré tenían moho. No me di cuenta hasta después de haber comido uno y empezado otro. La panadería me hizo un reembolso, lo cual agradezco, pero fue una experiencia decepcionante. Unfortunately, the cake pops I purchased had mold. I didn't notice until after I had already eaten one and started another. The bakery did provide a refund when I returned, which I appreciate, but it was still a disappointing experience.

    Thomas S.

    This was the first time I visited a panaderia in Houston and the third time in my life. I was overwhelmed by the selections displayed in glass cases lining all the walls and the cash register area. I didn't remember the panaderias I had visited in Harlingen and San Antonio having so many choices as El Bolollo. I really had no plan in place regarding selections. I picked familiar such as churro and then I ramdomly picked pastries that I had never seen and tasted before. I had no idea the name of the bakes except for churro. The Mrs, youngest daughter, and I really enjoyed the bakes with our coffee. The total cost was $14.25, tax included for nine pieces of bakes. It actually shocked me because I was expecting to pay more. The employees were very friendly and helpful. The family definitely will return to explore and purchase more bakes.

    amazing cakes to choose from for your next family event
    Ahma H.

    Amazing ambiance you ! The right place and not to miss this opportunity about this bakery place!

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    Marilyn L.

    I waited so long for this place to open and it was well worth the wait. OMG walking into this beautiful building where they have it designed inside just as beautiful. You walk into the Bakery area and their cakes looked absolutely gorgeous! Then you go to the left side of the building where you take a tray and get your own pastries. They make fresh tortillas and so much more. Their was a lady yelling out fresh tamales (YUM). I got a 4" cake for my hubby's bday. And 2 big Wedding Cookies that were absolutely deliciously delicate cookies and a few other pastries . We haven't cut into the cake yet (mouth watering) but I know it's going to taste amazing! Definitely a happy customer

    Finally in town!
    Armand V.

    Fort Bend, South West Houston, Hwy 6, Alief, and all surrounding parts! The Mexican Bakery Gods have finally blessed us with the legendary El Bolillo Bakery! Huzzah! Gracias a Dios! Nestled in a old shopping center by Hwy 6 and Bellaire, El Bolillo has come to bring this area back to life with some wonderful treats! Right behind the Walgreens (that has been in this area for over 30 years), you will see a beautifully colored building that screams: Orgullo Latino (Latino Pride). Open from 6am to 10pm, El Bolillo is known around the city of Houston for their amazing variety of cakes, baked goods, French bread (bolillos), sweet bread, coffee, treats, and just all around great service. Once we walk into this location (that ages ago used to be a Luby's) you are greeted by friendly staff, a beautiful atmosphere, and just a huge local with a wide variety of things to stuff your face in. You grab a tray, some tongs, and go door to door and grab whatever sweet bread (pan dulce) that is your fancy. There is a wide variety of Mexican/Latino breads to chose from. I personally love the conchas, empanadas, cookies, and churros. There are saltier options such as kolaches and breads that have cheese, chorizo, and jalapenos. El Bolillo is known for there tres leches, and they have slices for sale, as well as whole cakes. This time around, we chose a oreo cookie tres leches which was an absolute blast of flavors! Their flan is also very tasty, and the choco flan is someting my dreams are made of. Its exciting to have this famous and well recognized bakery on this side of team. Not to mention that its all very affordable! Come check it out! Viva el pan!

    Linda E.

    Hi found this place to be highly unorganized, sloppy craftsmanship, and very chaotic. Perhaps they're still figuring out the flow but overall I was not impressed. Most of the shelves were empty and the few items that were available were stale. I like other bolillo locations but this one needs improvement on everything!

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    5 months ago

    great tres leches cakes & banana bread! The service is always great and the bakery is huge!

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    8 months ago

    Great, amazing bakery! They have everything and is so delicious! We will definitely be back!

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    5 months ago

    Excellent selection of fresh baked goods made daily, really good tamales and a great staff with friendly smiles!

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    6 months ago

    Cake presentation was great but I order a tres leches and the cake itself was very dry

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    2 years ago

    Delicious and super cheap tasty treats!! And the best Bolillo rolls esp when they're fresh out of the oven

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    2 years ago

    Tamales are awesome ! Sweet bread is awesome ! Authentic Mexican ! I highly recommend it.

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    Great prices, I love all the delicious Tres Leches! Everything seem fresh, you won't regret it.

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    3 years ago

    The best bolillo and sweet bread in town, I recommend it 100% , they have large variety of sweet bread

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    “You grab a tray, some tongs, and go door to door and grab whatever sweet bread (pan dulce) that is your fancy.”

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