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El Bolillo Bakery

El Bolillo Bakery

Bakery, Ice Cream Parlor, and Pastry Shop$$$$
Houston
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    Brian G.
    "The best in the city, by far, for pan dulce!!"(3 Tips)
    Jose Alberto C.
    "Tons of great Mexican breads & pastries."(2 Tips)
    Rose
    "It's fun to walk around with the big tongs and try something new."(2 Tips)
    Eric H.
    "Arroz con Leche Empanadas and the Spiced Abuelita chocolate drink."(2 Tips)
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  • Brian G.
    Brian GuilbeauAugust 23, 2013
    The best in the city, by far, for pan dulce!! The best tres leches ever!! If u have never been....it's a must, Ben going there for 15+ years.
  • Rose
    RoseOctober 4, 2011
    I think they have the most wonderful macaroons! They also have good pecan sandies and the guava coconut cake balls are delicious. It's fun to walk around with the big tongs and try something new.
  • Bradley A.
    Treated myself to the heavenly desserts of this shop this morning and WOW! Everything from cupcakes to pastries was simply to die for. Do visit this place If you haven't been yet, thank you!!!!
  • Houston Press
    Houston PressOctober 23, 2014
    Next time you're picking up pan dulce, grab a few killer pickled jalapeños and cream cheese and fruit-filled kolache, too. Read more
  • Leslie L.
    Leslie LopezJanuary 13, 2012
    My favorite bakery EVER. They have Abuelita hot chocolate on tap. Unbelievable! Every time I come here, I'm reminded of the motherland (except for the fact that this place is really really nice)
  • Social N.
    Social News NetworkJune 28, 2012
    El Bolillo has quite a variety of Mexican pastries. They, hands down, make BEST strawberry Tres Leches cake! Also, try the churros!
  • Mandar T.
    Mandar TrivediApril 30, 2015
    Delicious! Like the Churros and other pastries
  • Frank K.heart icon on user image
    Frank KimbrellDecember 30, 2018
    Been here 10+ times
    Everything is great here. Try everything and find your own favorites.
  • Jose Alberto C.
    Jose Alberto ChavezAugust 9, 2014
    Been here 25+ times
    Tons of great Mexican breads & pastries. But beware parking is constantly scarce. Then again that's a sign of how good it is.
  • Andy M.
    Andy MartinMarch 11, 2013
    Been here 10+ times
    DON'T come hungry! More baked good than you can shake a stick at! All great! the smell is wonderful!
  • Lasairiona M.
    Lasairiona McMasterSeptember 22, 2012
    Been here 10+ times
    Such a dangerous place to be let lose with a huge tray and tongs!! But you can't beat the 20c bread rolls!
  • Eric H.heart icon on user image
    Eric HenaoOctober 9, 2010
    Try the Arroz con Leche Empanadas and the Spiced Abuelita chocolate drink. Both are outstanding!
  • Alma W.
    Alma WheatMarch 11, 2019
    Been here 10+ times
    This popped up as El Bolio. But we were in the Spice store across the street. Granel
  • Christine H.
    Christine HaMarch 1, 2016
    So many breads & pastries. Try everything--they're cheap. 🍞
  • Damaris C.heart icon on user image
    Damaris ChaviraApril 25, 2018
    The best Mexican bread in Houston!
  • Chardonnay P.heart icon on user image
    Chardonnay PhelanJune 8, 2018
    Been here 10+ times
    Seriously some of the best pan dulce around.
  • Nat J.
    Nat JaimesMarch 21, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    best bakery...love it
  • Ileana V.
    Ileana VillalbaJune 13, 2016
    2cakes ive bought from glass display have been super dry white cake instead of tresleches. Manager assistant failed to offer any resolution.They failed in the cake department & customer service.
  • David O.
    David OrtegaNovember 18, 2013
    It is always packed! But definitely worth the wait
  • andrea m.heart icon on user image
    andrea mehmandoostApril 1, 2014
    Been here 10+ times
    KOLACHES ARE TASTY
  • Simply J.heart icon on user image
    Simply JFebruary 24, 2015
    Love the smell when you walk in
  • Jinet P.heart icon on user image
    Jinet PichardoMarch 19, 2016
    The sugar donuts!
  • Ardara H.heart icon on user image
    Ardara HarrisDecember 22, 2015
    Great breads but uber crowded
  • James B.
    James BradleyJanuary 20, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    always great baked goods. :)
  • Jorge F.
    Jorge FloresDecember 15, 2013
    It's everything you could want
  • Sandi Ann r.heart icon on user image
    Sandi Ann rMarch 20, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    Get the churro !
  • Aksel Q.heart icon on user image
    Aksel Quintus-BoszSeptember 20, 2015
    Polvorones!!!
  • José P.heart icon on user image
    José PadillaJune 11, 2017
    Todo el pan está sabroso
  • Oscar G.
    Oscar GarciaSeptember 18, 2011
    Las conchitas no tienen abuela son excelentes recien saliditas del horno! Wow
  • Caroline G.heart icon on user image
    Caroline GuiretteOctober 28, 2015
    Conchas, pan de muerto, calaveras, bolillos
  • Caroline G.heart icon on user image
    Caroline GuiretteOctober 28, 2015
    Conchas, pan de muerto, calaveras
  • Sandi Ann r.heart icon on user image
    Sandi Ann rMay 6, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    Get the ojo... Es bueno !
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