One of the crucial beloved bakery chains in Houston is coming to San Antonio. El Bolillo Bakery, a House Metropolis establishment since 1998, will open at 9440 W Interstate 10 in late 2026, bringing greater than 150 styles of pan dulce baked contemporary every day.
The enterprise started as a small neighborhood bakery, however has since blossomed to 5 areas within the Houston space. Not too long ago known as the “Buc-ee’s of panaderías” by Texas Highways journal, it’s identified for its gobsmacking collection of treats and colourful storefronts harking back to the colourful buildings of San Miguel de Allende, Mexico.
El Bolillo Bakery is understood for its vibrant storefronts.Photograph courtesy of El Bolillo Bakery.
Along with pan dulce like orejas, campechanas, and canastas, El Bolillo is understood for its tres leches muffins, made in modern flavors like mango, mocha, and Oreo. The restaurant additionally presents customized muffins with personalised designs.
Though the candy breads are El Bolillo’s major attraction, it additionally serves savory objects like tortillas and kolaches, tamales, and different desserts starting from flan to pingüinos, the bakery’s tackle Hostess Cupcakes.
“At El Bolillo Bakery, we consider in inclusivity and accessibility,” says Andrew Miller, Chief Operations Officer, in a press release. “Whether or not you are celebrating an important day with one among our customized muffins or just stopping by for a heat bolillo, there’s one thing right here for everybody. Our mission is to create an area the place all are welcome, no matter background or finances.”
Customized muffins will be personalised for the event.Photograph courtesy of El Bolillo Bakery
The mini-chain’s enlargement was teased way back to January 2023, when Houston agency Garza Administration Group took over operations for restaurant group Widespread Bond. Though reps talked about Austin or Dallas as attainable new cities for progress, San Antonio was not talked about.
If the deal with appears acquainted, it is most likely due to the constructing’s unsavory previous. For 30 years, it hosted AllStars Gents’s Sports activities Membership earlier than it shuttered in February 2024. For sure, El Bolillo will probably be rather more family-friendly.
