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El Buen Sabor Bakery

3.3 (95 reviews)
Closed • 5:30 am - 9:00 pm

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Casual
Moderate noise
Outdoor seating
Good for kids

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Tres leche
Ilana Z.

Delicious tres leche cake. We got two slices. Each slice was $7 which is slightly pricy for the neighborhood. The cake was absolutely delicious though.

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Jando S.

In the 12 years since my initial review, a lot has changed: * The place is bigger and renovated. They took over the space next door and turned it into a space where people can sit and enjoy life over food and coffee. It's less of a dive and more of a full fledged restaurant with seats and tables. * There's more people. Not just employees bustling each morning / afternoon, but now a line of people that come here on the daily. There's never a moment that I've passed by where there wasn't a ton of peeps. And not just any one but locals who are regulars to the place. * Their offerings have gotten better in time and the food has really expanded. Their tres leches is fire, along with the various pastries / empanadas that sell out by the early evening. I think their daily hot food specials are quite underrated, as they have a number of pastas, stews, meats, and even seafood. Everyone should have an empanada, a Colombian tamale, and a hot plate at the very minimum, before leaving here. The morning aroma from the freshly baked goods is downright intoxicating. * The service is sweet. Many of the ladies behind the counter are full of energy and quick to help folks. Speaking Spanish is always going to make things easier, but as the neighborhood has changed, more non-Spanish speakers have come in and gotten their first taste of Colombian cuisine. * I can spell Colombian. I swear.

Gigantic Tamale $9 - but what's inside?!?!....
Andie E.

3.5 Stars! Every time I'm the neighborhood and craving cheesecake, I stop by. Their bakery goods always look amazing and the portions are very generous. On this visit, I got a piece of cheesecake and strawberry shortcake. The first bite of the shortcake was delish...the rest, not so good. It was not fresh at all; bordering on stale - what a disappointment! Had I eaten it there, I would have brought it back, but I got it to go. The strawberry cheesecake, however, was great. On this occasion, there was a mysterious treat wrapped in banana leaves, right in the bakery dept! Turns out, that was a gigantic tamale! Definitely not a sweet but they stored it in the refrigerated bakery section. I was intrigued and bought one ($9) to have another day. I was told to boil it in water for about 10-15 minutes to reheat. This bakery has lots of cooked food! There's a huge steam table full of savory dishes and they all looked fantastic. I've never had their cooked food but have had their empanadas, which were fantastic (especially with their hot sauce)! One of these days, i will stop by for their food! Onto their gigantic tamale - I reheated the tamale per their instructions the next day and wow, what a meal! It was definitely big enough for 2 ppl to share. It was delicious but needed some hot sauce (my personal taste). Inside the tamale were lots of carrots and peas, potatoes, chicken, pork and beef. What a meal! (check out my photos). This bakery/restaurant has no waiter service but is very spacious and has a lot of tables. Counter service was very friendly and helpful. There is a slight language barrier but if you're ok with just pointing to what you'd like, and don't have a lot of questions, then it's all good! I've never had a problem with my order. I'd definitely return to try their hot food and of course, their cheesecake. Recommended if you're in the neighborhood! Apparently, they also have good breakfast!

Ashley C.

Walked here after getting my vaccine shot because I felt like I deserved a treat! They had so many good looking pastries I didn't know which to pick because they all looked so good! I ended up choosing the homemade Flan and it was so good!!!!

Desserts
Shaima C.

Man, $1.75 for a small empanada. They literally jacked up the price. Not worth it, sorry.

Kathy N.

Excellent food ! I had homemade chicken soup and a side of rice with corn so so good! More importantly the person greeting me and preparing my order (Vicky)was very welcoming and took good care in making sure it was the way I like it. Thank you so much I really appreciate that.

Fried empanada, chicken
Leslie C.

I'm usually in & out just to grab a few chicken empanadas, fried ones are gluten free if you're dealing with sensitivity like me. They are delicious, a little crisp, a little chewy with soft potatoes & shredded chicken inside. I make my own sauce at home.

hot foods- smell amazing
Farrah B.

I was in the area and desperately needed a restroom and a snack, so decided to give it a go. The empanadas came highly recommended from a long time resident, so I snapped up a few for later. The staff was very friendly and bilingual, as the menus very clear, high on the walls for all to see. The various foods looked and smelled heavenly (I really have to come back for real food). After I received my order, I was buzzed into a very clean, spacious watercloset with all the appropriate paper products (toilet tissue, not sandpaper, and paper towel, not tissue). Now the for the food. I bought 2 chicken and one beef pasteles/empanadas From the cold case and reheated them at home and let me tell you.... they are as good as the two ladies told me. Small but packed tight with meat and flavored just right with Colombian spices, peppers and onions. Be forewarned the sauce/pico is VERY hot, but tasty. The bf enjoyed them so much he asked where I got them 3 times. We will be back.

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Food and service is great! Love the bandeja paisa! And there sancocho is so good!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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I should live closer to this place. Great soups and traditional Colombian lunch. Feels like home man.

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