El Bolillo Bakery, which translates simply to the words “the roll” in English, is a gem of a place tucked into the Heights in Houston.

Mexican Treats

Offering a variety of Mexican sweets and traditional Mexican bakery items, El Bolillo isn’t your average Starbucks of bakeries. Here, you can find a variety of pan dulces, or sweet breads, that will satisfy your sugar craving and make you a regular.

El Bolillo’s History

One thing that makes this little bakery charming is the fact that, unlike a multitude of other bakeries in the city that have become chains or franchises, El Bolillo has retained its charm even as it has expanded. Founded originally as a small and humble bakery in a local neighborhood, El Bolillo has expanded over the years to provide more baked goods to more people throughout the Houston area. However, despite its growth in size, you can rest assured that this bakery continues to offer everything you’d expect from a grandmother’s kitchen.

Specialty Cakes

In addition to pastries and breads, El Bolillo also makes many specialty desserts and cakes for its patrons who love sweet things. Whether it be jello, cupcakes, specialty pies, or other desserts that you love, you’ll find them here. Of course, El Bolillo also offers the traditional tres leches Mexican cake for those with a special event coming up, such as a birthday party. If tres leches isn’t your thing, traditional cakes are also available that are custom made.

It Tastes as Good as it Smells

This bakery’s scent lives up to its…scent. What we mean by that is, that as soon as you walk through the door of El Bolillo, prepare to be overwhelmed by the scents of baking bread, sweet goodness, and doughy yumminess. While many argue that there’s nothing much better than the smell of freshly baked bread, we disagree—the taste pretty much, uh, takes the cake.

Just a Bakery

While some bakeries will pair their baked goods with coffees, chocolates, or other candies, its important to know that this bakery is truly just a bakery, but one of the best ones around. If you’re going here, the tres leches are really a must try, the churros are amazing, or even the homemade tortillas are pretty life changing. The prices are very reasonable, especially as you’ll most likely leave feeling as though you’ve gained a pound or two.

A Great Afternoon Out

If you’re looking for a place to have a conversation with a friend, treat yourself to something delightful, or just kill some time gazing at the amazing selection, you’ll go nuts for El Bolillo.