The El Hornito Bakery is located in a strip shopping center with ample parking on Murfreesboro in Nashville. They feature authentic Hispanic baked goods at prices you won't find in many places. The special occasion cakes are a delight for the eyes! There are cases that line the perimeter of the store filled with pastries that are so visually appealing, it's almost a shame to eat them! Piñatas line the ceiling and makes for such a festive atmosphere. You'll find sweet breads, donuts, and pastries galore! When you enter, take a tray and set of tongs by the door. Then browse your way around the bakery and add your selections to the tray. When you're ready, the staff will ring and bag your order. Keep in mind that most of the placards on the bakery cases are in Spanish. So you might type Spanish to English in your cell phone browser to learn what the pastries you are interest in are in your own language. It helped me tremendously! I think my dining companion and I purchased 7 pastries and some other sweets, and the total was less than $15. I highly recommend this bakery for the most appealing visual and tasty treats you will find! read more

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El Hornito is truly a hidden gem! It's located in a small strip mall off Murfreesboro Pike with plenty of parking. However, I will say that if you're not looking for it, you won't find it, so stay on the look out! This small Mexican bakery is most definitely popular among the locals and I just happened to pop by when I was driving in the area out of curiosity. I am so glad that I did. As soon as you walk in, you'll see a tray and tongs table to your left. It's self serve so you grab one and put whatever you would like to purchase on your tray. When I tell you there are hundreds of baked goods for you to try from, I'm really not joking. There's a variety of sweets lining up the store walls for you to choose from. There are even some hot pastries and cakes you can purchase from the counter. I was definitely overwhelmed by the choice and things aren't labeled, so I let my eyes do the picking. I randomly grabbed three of the prettiest deserts I could find. One was a cream and jam filled pastry, one was a cake, and one was a cookie. Each of them had such a unique and authentic flavor. After taking a bit of each one, I understood why this place was packed even late on a Sunday night. The best part is, when I paid for these three sweets, my total was less than $5. Amazing food for this deal?! Sign me up! I will be back very soon and buying more baked goods than I could ever imagine! read more

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It was a last minute decision to satisfy a sweet tooth and it was the best decision to go on this night as the Bakery was hosting their 7th anniversary celebration. I got some pastry items and even a savory chicken pastry and went to check on the festivities which the kids and adults were participating in. PS - The staff were extremely friendly and helpful. read more

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I dropped into this Mexican bakery on a whim after seeing it from planet fitness. The bakery is very big and offers a wide range of desserts. The custom cakes were beautifully designed. Everything is super cheap. Most pastries are one dollar each. They do have a bilingual person who can explain everything to you so don't be afraid of any language barrier. And they're super friendly read more

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These are the best pastries I have ever eaten. The selection is huge and changes often. I liked the donuts the best. They were not super sweet. This is a def go to place if you are in the area grabbing lunch read more

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The cake was so yummy I've never eaten a cake with such a rich flavor. The Uber delivered this in such a timely manner. Everyone was so delighted with this cake and I'll definitely recommend this place you won't regret and it's 100% worth the money!!! read more

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If you live in this area or you visit Nashville often (like me) this is a great place to stop by! For the last few years my family has bought my favorite cake for my bday from this bakery (Tres leches cake) I'm pretty sure I tried all the different pastries and breads! read more

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This is such a unique bakery in the US. You can see everything you plan to get and you can self serve on many of the items (which is helpful for the selective type). I got quite a variety of sweet breads and cookie like desserts. Excellent treats and unique enough to be a good break from the Dunkin Donuts routine. Actually, El Hornito's would become a routine if it were closer to home. read more

This place looks like one of my guilty pleasure dreams - shelves full of different varieties of baked goods that too at such a cheap price! We were there for about 15 minutes and it was clear that this is one of the most visited bakeries. People kept coming and going. It was as if everyone except us knew how things work and what all they wanted. Then finally someone from the staff saw us and helped us out. So, as soon as you walk through the doors, you will see tray and tongs. Just grab one of each and start dumping on the tray whatever you would like to buy. When you are finished shopping, go to the counter and they will check you out. You will not see any shiny storefront so keep an eye out for this bakery. You can take your kids there and they can have as much sugary treat as they want. There is a very low chance you will get a huge bill. Complete review on my blog Life Without Alu? read more

El Hornito Bakery - Pastries, muffins and breads! - Desserts Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

We happened to be having dinner nearby and decided to check out this bakery afterwards. We felt a little lost when we walked in because we didn't observe any signs labeling the different varieties of bread. However, an employee quickly walked up to us and let us know that the trays and tongs were by the door, and identified a few of the breads that looked interesting to us. Since it was our first time here, I was hesitant and choose two items--a pineapple bread and a cherry bread. The purchase was less than $2. Something like $1.80, which seemed really inexpensive because the two items were pretty hefty in size. Took them back to our hotel and split them in half. OMG...they were so good. I was tempted to eat the other half but decided to be nice and share them with my husband who thought they were good too. For the next two days, I kept thinking about this bakery and ways I could convince my husband to take me back there. However, my conscience for trying not to eat too many sweets and carbs got the better of me and we didn't have a chance to go back. But in the future, if we're ever in the area again, I can't wait to go back to this bakery and try more of their items. So delicious! Glad it's not close to where I live otherwise I'd be in trouble! read more

I have been to plenty of bakeries around Nashville, and none of them compare to the deliciousness of this one. Forever a loyal customer Definitely recommend the tiramisu they have. read more

Barely 7,000 feet from the runways of Nashville International Airport lies a strip mall that fully embodies the melting pot that Nashville has become. With a single glance, one can behold a Honduran restaurant, a Middle Eastern grocer, an African clothing store, and the El Hornito Bakery, a jewel in the Glencliff area. Facing the parking lot, not even visible from Murfreesboro Road, this hidden treasure would have been impossible to find were it not for the brilliant platform of Yelp. As you enter this authentic Mexican bakery, you'll find piles of tongs and stacks of trays to your left, allowing patrons to waltz from case to case, snatching seemingly unlimited selections of baked goods. I felt as though my heaping mound of sweets was a bit excessive, taking full advantage of being in charge of my own destiny. Stunning cakes stood proudly behind glass like works of art in a museum. Arriving home, I snacked on my cache all afternoon and evening, finding tasty cookies and yummy breads. But a few items stood out, pinnacles amongst a spectacular collection of deliciousness. The custard-filled churros available at the counter were remarkable, the triangular-shaped pastries packed with cream were sensational, and the sugar doughnuts were the softest you will ever eat, so light and airy they could almost float away!!! The authenticity and quality of El Hornito serve as yet another jewel in the impressive culinary crown of Nashville. read more

This place is amazing. Located near the airport and specifically next to Vinh Long, this bakery is a serious find. The owner was incredibly sweet and helped us select a variety of treats. Of note, the owner and the shoppers speak very limited English so I know this place is legit. There is a huge variety of pastries here from sweet, semi sweet to just bread in cool shapes. They cost a whooping ~60cents each. I highly recommend getting what the owner calls a guava kiss which is two cupcake like breads coated in guava and coconut shavings. It was great! The pineapple upside down treats are great too. In addition to pastries, there are cakes in slice form and whole cake. The slices were about $2 each. I had the vanilla+chocolate is the best seller and was very good for the price. Stop by! Get a piñata! read more

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You know, I can't even say that I hate to do this. But I'm glad to spread the word. Hopefully someone who knows the business owners will get the message to them for me. I was elated to find this bakery. Their desserts are great. However, it doesn't matter how great your sweets are, because it quickly becomes as disgusting as the preferential treatment you give to others. The first time I was here, my boyfriend and I were immediately helped. Now I know, it was because I was with him. But over time as we come here, I notice that my boyfriend doesn't get the same friendly treatment as I do. He's white and I'm Asian. I've seen the employees ecstatically help Spanish speaking customers who came after him while he tries to seek help and they'll even address me before him. Because he knew I loved the desserts from here so much, he went in on his own last time. And again, a female employee helped a Hispanic patron and after she cashed him out, she went to the back and left my boyfriend standing there without any acknowledgement to him. Someone...anyone. Please let this business know that if you don't want to cater to those who aren't minorities. Put a sign up and we'll happily spend our money elsewhere. read more

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Cravings for the Concha bread and reading the reviews i decided to stop by here. There was a bag of concha breads near the front register and you can't beat the price. Concha bread was just right, not too overwhelming sweet and little hint of lemon. Dunk it in your coffee or just by itself, it'll make a great breakfast or snacks. Will definitely try the other pastries next time. read more

El Hornito bakery as an great value. I don't normally go to bakeries or ever authentic Mexican bakeries by myself. But.... I am a Vinh Long aficionado, so I've walked by El Hornito many times and I have visited twice. Their cookies and pastries are under a dollar and are huge and delicious. You walk in and grab a cafeteria tray and some metal tongs and grab what you want. There are bountiful options. The cakes look legit too, but I've yet to pick one up, but if I were to ever get a cake it'd be here as they look awesome. read more

Oh my gosh it smells SO good in this bakery! They have every type of pastry you could want: creamfilled, flaky, chocolatey, fruity, and more! There are cakes, bread, homemade donuts, and elephant ears too. Pastries are clearly displayed in well-lit glass displays and you can serve yourself before bringing it up to the cashier. The employees were super smiley and the pastries were SO YUMMY! read more

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While the better half and I speculated that El Hornito Bakery was "The Horny Bakery" because Mexican Bakeries makes us Horny, it's actually The Little Oven. The rules are simple. Show up, Take a tray, go from display to display, choosing all the delicious baked goods you want, go up to the counter pay for your goodies, head home at eat all your goodies. There are a lot of varieties and the looks can sometimes be deceptive to the taste. But the prices are low enough that you won't be saddened by any amount of experimentation. If you haven't been here, you should absolutely give it a try. read more

I found everything I bought to be very dry and tasted to be day-old stuff. I bought 5 different items, cakes, cookies, and pastries and not a single one of them was moist. I was also overcharged, they quoted me one price, charge me another, and also charged me for 6 items instead of 5. When I brought it to the attention of the store clerk that the price quoted was less than charged, she didn't even reply to me but to another clerk there. I will not go back there and I would not recommend this place unless you like dry cakes and pastries and want to be overcharged. read more

It's April 6, 2019, Let us start with the fact that today was a pretty good day, my niece who happens to be a big fan of Pocahontas, loved her cake. My two nephews, one is a big patriots fan and the other one he... he is just a 2 year old that will eat any cake, but his mom decided Woody would be a good choice for him. Everyone loves toy story, RIGHT?.. Anyway, the pick up time was at 3:00 P.M. I was there at 4:00 P.M. I immediately apologize for being late, the guy at the register was polite but lacked a little bit of dedication. I was told to pick up 3 different cakes, one for each individual, because we have a Pocahontas FAN, a patriots guy and a baby. A little short after talking to the cashier he came back with two cakes telling me they did not have the third cake... The fucking Pocahontas one!. Can you believe that?.. How are you going to tell your niece her "special cake" was not going be delivered?. I called my sister and she sent me the receipt which had all three cakes listed with specifications and paid for. The cashier came back and said they "found the cake in the back of the freezer" which I call BS. The cake did not look anything Pocahontas related with the exception of the green and brown colors to represent ground elements. They either forgot to make the cake and just put one together at the given time, which I think was pretty impressive or they just do whatever they want to your cake because they are the ARTISTS. I I'm not dissatisfied by their quality or taste, but by the lack of interest on their guest request. Costumer service was great and very helpful otherwise. I'll surely make business with them in the future, but I'll have to let them know my situation and where I am coming from. read more

El Hornito Bakery - 65.50 paid for three small cakes. - Desserts Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

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Great place for fine pastries. Wonderful thres Leches cake. Beautiful rolls and sweet breads. Give this great place a try! You'll be glad you did.. read more

Other than a small white girl getting dirty looks for wanting a sweet treat, it was delicious. I was obviously out of place in this store, but with the broken Spanish that I know, I was able to communicate on a level of understanding with the employees. I had a piece of cake and a cannoli and it was sweeter than a taste of Italy! read more

El Hornito Bakery - Desserts Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

One acronym: OMG. I ordered several items just try and see what they had. When it arrived, I was shocked at how far my money had gone. Everything was so good, if a little sweet, especially for being a nighttime order (I presume food baked earlier in the day would be even better). I will DEFINITELY be frequenting this bakery read more

Great deserts and good prices. I really like the tres leches cake and pastries here. The service was good too. I will definitely go again.

I found this place because I was going to get Pho from Vinh Long in the same shopping center. The items in this bakery are FANTASTIC! I loved the enthusiasm and service they provide. Walk in, get a tray and tongs and get yourself some bread and treats. If you don't know then ask, they speak English and Spanish there. It's an awesome place. They also do cakes and special orders. I love the cream trumpets. SO GOOD! read more

Delicious baked goods at a great price! They bake break, cakes and a variety of sweets, and the selection/quality is excellent. read more

El Hornito Bakery - Bread alligator hanging out on the counter. - Desserts Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

Finally, I have found a panadería that meets my expectations in the Nashville area!!!! It's been a struggle, since relocating from Indy. I grew up eating these pan dulces so am a little picky on how they should taste. I'm sure bakeries are a lot like restaurants with different recipes, ingredients, etc. My advice is to go and indulge as though you were south of the border. This place is def a Latino community favorite! Always a good sign. It's clean, spacious (no seating, not unusual), bright, and very organized. Staff speak some to no English but are still extremely helpful and kind. The tray and tongs are on the left as soon as you walk through the doors. The pan dulces are all enclosed in glass cases to the right. The regular pan (unsweetened) is located to the left. There is a warm pan section to the left of the register that has meat filled pan (unsweetened). Was my first time trying these. They have an ever slight kick, which seems to be a more Mexican recipe (all countries have their own distinct way of seasoning meats). Overall, a good variety is offered. It was only lacking my two faves - maranitos (little piggies) and pan filled with cream cheese, onion, and jalapeño. Maybe, it depends on the day. Fingers are crossed for that!! This was the first panadería I've visited that had empanadas that tasted how I remember. The ones offered that day were heavily filled with queso/cheese or piña/pineapple. Devoured in a minute! FYI-This location seemed busy with people either picking up a cake or placing cake orders. It was on a Friday afternoon. Be prepared to browse and wait. No biggie for me, because it's was a happy visit. The tres leches variety of cakes in the refrigerated section were gorgeous. I plan to have these for my birthday next year. No way, you could choose only one for a party! read more

This bakery is amazing. The cakes are delicious! Alot of them are coated with white chocolate. We ordered a cake with a delicious light whipped frosting with raspberries. The inside of the cake is moist and delicious because they draw milk into the cake body. Makes for an amazingly moist and deli is cake! We also ordered the tres leches premaid.snacks in the cooler. A must try. Basically is cake pieces and fruit in milk, with chocolate chips. Very very tasty. Cant wait to go back and try a few more things. Everything looks amazingly delicious. read more

Awesome lil joint! Loved the bread, all 6 kinds I got(every piece which is rare). Its bitter sweet that I live so far cause it's awesome but it would be very dangerous for my waste line if I lived any closer. Highly recommend! read more

Saw this bakery when I went to Dury's with my son. Didn't go in but went with him again today and went in this time. Oh my goodness! We just picked 6 or 7 items. Some of the things I knew what they were and some I just picked because they looked interesting. We paid (about 6 bucks for everything!) and left and tore into those bags in the parking lot. Yum! Very clean, very friendly and very delicious. I will most definitely go back! read more

We went in just by chance. Everything looked so good. We could have gotten one of everything. The gal behind the counter was so friendly and helpful. This will be our weekly visit from now one. Really great place read more

Excellen Bakery & it smells amazingin there!! Great prices with a large selection. I really enjoy their donuts.

Stubbled upon this gem on our visit to Nashville. If you like sweet bread, this is the spot. The owner was friendly & came to help us with any questions we had. We got 6 different breads & spent just over $5. Each one was delicious & I would recommend this place to anyone in the neighborhood! read more

This place is seriously amazing! Their bread is fresh, delicious and very reasonably priced. I cannot believe I only just found about it. I have been missing out for a whole year! read more