Came here for coffee and noticed they had empanadas. I tried the beef and they were good. I'm not familiar with Colombian empanadas but they were good Crispy outer layer however the filling came up a little bland. I found myself leaning on the hot sauce they gave me to add a little extra kick. Overall a decent empanada. The coffee was an expresso and it was strong. Just how I like it. Staff was nice and location was clean. Everything was priced appropriately too. read more

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Good service, yummy food, coffee was awesome. Food came out quickly and we ate it all!

Hornitos has been in my town for years and I never quite knew what kind of bakery it was, and never really had a need for a bakery. When I found out it was a Colombian bakery I knew I needed to go. I've had pan de bono a few times from somewhere else, and if I could eat it everyday I think I would. So the pan de bono is what brought me to Hornitos, their menu is what made me order for lunch! Although they are known as a bakery, they have many meal options to choose from. I tried to order online for pick up but the website was pretty frustrating. It allowed me to add everything to my cart but when it came time to place the order and pay it kept saying it couldn't process any online orders at the time. I understand this can happen for various reasons, but I wished it happened before allowing me to add to cart because it felt like a big waste of time. When we ordered they did not have any pan de bono left, but they baked some fresh and it was ready in 30 mins. As expected it had a delicious buttery/cheesy taste and the texture was springy (it kind of reminds me of the texture of a mochi pancake but more dense). The limonada de coco didn't have any lime or lemon flavoring to it but was a very nice and refreshing coconut drink, I imagine it's not intended to have a lemonade taste and I translated poorly with that? Anyway, it was a happy surprise because I think the actual taste was probably more enjoyable. The carne asada was flavorful as were the frijoles. I would have liked the plantains more if I ate them right away at the bakery but that's not their fault. Overall a good experience and I will definitely be back! read more

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I love the pan de bono and the Colombian cafe This bakery is a hidden gem in Carteret, NJ. They offer all Colombian fare, from bread to full dinner meals. Fresh brewed coffee, fresh squeezed juices and other bebidas. Give it a go and you won't be disappointed. read more

Food is mid, beans tasted like it was out of can, rice tasted days old, and steak was bland and tough to eat!!! and always ask for the check/receipt, they do not tell you they auto grat it and you don't even know so you end up tipping more than expected!! Won't be coming back! read more

Hi everyone I never thought to write on this page but today I guess is my turn to say my experience in Hornitos in the Shoprite shopping center in Carteret NJ... had a late lunch with my husband daughter and a friend.. We always go atleast 2 times a week supporting in town businesses.. when I get my food, my friend says Ruthy whats that??? The Arepas were green molded.. I called the waitress and let her know.. she told me wait for the owner to come in a couple of minutes.. he came in but didnt have the decency to come to the table, just said to the waitress to let me know it was the wrapping of the arepas.. I had words with him let him know how I felt and its sad but will never go back... my regret was I didnt take pictures.. which I did... read more

Very small coffee/breakfast/pastry shop. When I walked in there was a line from the register to the door. They aren't really enforcing social distancing. They sell ice cream in a cooler also. Those look good but I only went for a latte. read more

Hornitos Bakery - Pastries - Cafes Near Me - Carteret, New Jersey

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Very clean and friendly. The empanadas are delicious!! I placed a decent size order for empanadas to be ready super early (6am) and was not disappointed. Highly recommend! read more

Very inviting! I finally walked into this bakery the other day, pleasantly surprised at first the smells of flavorful food that hit me instantly. Then I just stood there watching the 5 customers who we're dining in enjoy their food which looked amazing (sorry, I was being weird lol). I really just intended to go in and see what pastries were on display along with grab a menu. There was a man behind the counter who was so friendly in explaining a bit of their culture and what pastry was what, I ended up buying a small sample of a few things with all intentions to visit again, soon! Beef empanada was so good, so well seasoned, didn't even need sauce. Traditional Columbian pastry (I cannot recall the name) filled with cheese was sooooo bomb I'm sad I only got one, I need at least 4. Also tried another pastry that looked like a croissant filled with chicken, was okay, needed sauce for me to juice it up. Sauces provided were A1. I definitely need to go and taste their coffee as well as dinner! Thank you for your business xoxo read more

Hornitos Bakery - Small sample - Cafes Near Me - Carteret, New Jersey

Delicious food And nice people.... Totally awesome And recommend......................................,,, read more

I was stuck charging my car in the shoprite parking lot for a whole hour , these people gave me great hospitality and an air conditioned place to sit for 45 minutes! The pollo empanada was very good and crispy. The mango smoothie was also amazing. Thanks! read more

I asked for a medium rare, and they gave me well done. Their menu said four dollars they charged me seven. They charged me for take out. Flan was mid. I asked for a caramel latte they gave me black coffee. I ordered 3 items my total was 44.78. There were more onions on my tray than the actual steak. They advertise Pork with the dish, only steak and onions were there. read more

A good hidden Colombian restaurant. The food is delicious and they serve good portions. Great little location for lunch or a quick snack. read more

Hornitos Bakery - Mini paisa - Cafes Near Me - Carteret, New Jersey

No ordinary bakery, and much to your delight. Food here goes beyond good. a favorite of many a route 9 traveller Hornitos will not disappoint, Pastel de Choclo? Pastel de Happiness and deliciousness says I... read more

So while I usually go out of town for Colombian food I decided to give the one in town a go. The location is very accessible and the hours are great. The food was fresh and the workers were very kind. They have a lot of options and don't rush the customers. read more

One of the best colombian bakery's in NJ Pan de bono 100% and empanadas. I tried their food the other day! Amazing and the service 10/10

Sunday at 4:30 order a coffee an two bread she's heating while I was done with my coffee so I canceled bread do to timing . employee excuse it's because we're about to close ; while she was on cell phone for 15 minutes,,,, an said I'm the manager . read more

First time eating here. Ordered two of the mini picada, mini empanadas, and arepas de chocolo. Food was good. I'm sure it tastes better served in store than after sitting in to-go containers on the ride home but still very good. I understand the current global conditions have been tough on everyone, and it's very stressful for restaurants and employees (I know I work in the service industry), but the woman who took my order behind the counter was very rude. She had an attitude for everything. I was accompanied with a friend and we both felt very uncomfortable. We wanted to order more but her pissy responses made us feel like she would rather us order elsewhere than go through the trouble of taking the time to listen to our order. Again. I understand everyone's a little on edge right now but I really don't feel comfortable going back to an establishment that lets their employees make guests uncomfortable. read more

I dont normally leave reviews but I was in the mood for Colombian food. Wanted to give Hornitos a try and I am glad I did. The beef empanadas are the same cornmeal type I have tried in Medellin along with the hot sauce. Excellent hot, crispy and filling. The mini Bandeja Paisa was very filling. I added a side of morcilla which was cooked to perfection. I cant wait to try more of this place. Delivery was fast and earlier than expected. Great job read more

I wish I could give 5 stars but the service here isn't great at all. As a Hispanic, I know we love to host and cater. I don't get that treatment here. They make you feel like you are a bother. They don't treat you nice enough to make you want to come back. I only return for the natural juices and some of their food items are very good. That's the 2 star rating, since the customer service really throws everything off. Each time we go, they either ignore you, or make you wait an unreasonable amount of time; even ordering ahead. They don't greet you. Me gustaría poder dar 5 estrellas, pero el servicio aquí no es en genial. Como hispana, sé que nos encanta hospedar y atender. No me dan ese tratamiento aquí. Te hacen sentir como una molestia. No te tratan lo suficientemente bien como para que quieras volver. Sólo vuelvo para los jugos naturales y algunos de sus alimentos son muy buenos. Esa es la calificación de 2 estrellas, ya que el servicio al cliente realmente lo quita todo. Cada vez que vamos, o te ignoran, o te hacen esperar una cantidad de tiempo irrazonable; incluso pedir más adelante. Ellos no te saludan. read more

I cannot believe that an ice cream that cost $1.50 would cost almost 4 dollars in this place on top of that the dessert which is a tiny little piece of cake is over six dollars. For the service that they provide in this place and the quality of the food this is absolutely absurd. I hope that the owner sees this because he was there as I was purchasing the items and it's not about the money but you're in Carteret New Jersey how dare you charge these high prices in such a small town and local shop. read more

bad attention, very high prices for the product, some of poor quality. My friend got dirty cutlery. zero recommended, poor hygiene.

Sooo good, best Colombian bakery!!! I ordered the beef empanadas, guava and cheese empanadas, pan de queso, almojabanas, and pan de bono. Everything was so fresh and cheesy. read more

Everything was good. I bought only these to try and Know if they were good. I tried "buñuelos" and mil hojas.... Was amazing I wanna go back and taste everything read more

Staff is friendly and made a great roscón de guayaba and cappuccino for a reasonable price -- would be great if they had more room and could make more seating available! read more