El Tejadito Bakery #1

I’ve been coming to this place for years! It’s one of my favorite places to eat. I’ve never had a Colombian empanada better than these.

I just thought I’d add on to the already great reviews… In one word, this place is: AMAZING. Authentic Colombian food for really great prices. Being Colombian myself, I’ve tried empanadas and pan de bonos from several different places growing up, but this one is at the top of my list. I’ve only come for breakfast so I can’t speak on their lunch specials, but I will tell you this: I’ve enjoyed their calentado (it’s a Colombian dish where you mix up left over rice, beans and chicharron from the previous day and put an egg on top with the yolk nice and soft so it can pour all over the dish. Don’t knock it till you try it) and anything else I’ve ever gotten from there every single time. Plus, they have Colombian products on sale ranging from nail polishes to hair products.

This is always my husband’s first request for breakfast. There are two Colombian bakeries in the area, El Tejadito and Mekato. They are BOTH delicious, but even though Mekato is walking distance from my house we make the trip to 137 avenue since Mekato is literally double the price of El Tejadito.
The bakery is located in the Checkers shopping center on Miller and 137 ave. In all honesty the parking stinks lol you have to park usually by the 711.
When you enter this bakery it’s like traveling to a little pueblo in Colombia. It is very tiny inside, there are 6 bar stools /​3 stations for you to sit and eat. Each table is set with 2 types of picante, pink sauce, and napkins. The walls are covered from floor to ceiling with different native trinkets, and Colombian goodies for sale.
Here’s a list of some items that I have tried over my many visits here:
— empanada de pollo/​carne (chicken/​beef)
Deep fried corn meal filled with meat or chicken. VERY different from a Cuban empanada. The meat ones are my absolute favorite.
— arepa con huevo (egg)
An arepa is another corn mass that’s fried to light crisp. This one in particular has a fried egg in the middle! Pretty genius, but pretty plain. Be sure to add salt.
— empanada de yuca
These are balls of yuca filled with meat (same filling as the empanada) and deep fried. YES it’s as delicious as it sounds.
— arepa de choclo
Two sweet corn patty fried to crisp perfection with a special type of white cheese in the middle
— bonuelos
Yuca breads that are lightly fried.
— natilla
Is a dessert made of corn starch, coconut, cream, and brown sugar. I’m sure there’s other ingredients but it is tasty! These are to be paired with the bonuelos.
— pan de Bono
My weakness! These are baked I believe, but I could be wrong. They are small round breads with a warm cheese center. I could eat an entire batch of you let me!
— arequipe
Sugar crack. It’s a Colombian dulce de leche (caramel) with thin white wafers.
There are many other options available like blood sausages, chorizo, salted potatoes, chicharron, and much more! To drink I always get a café con leche.
!!warning! They do not add sugar AT all, so be sure you do. If you’re not in a coffee mood try the Jugo de Lulu, I don’t know what it translates to in English, but it is DELICIOUS! Or if you’re in a pop mood, have a traditional Colombiana!
I cannot complain about this bakery; whether it be the food or customer service. One thing I do wish they would change is the containers they keep the picante in. They are plastic and I know that plastic is not good for hot sauces it makes them go rancid fast. Glass will ferment the hot sauce make it even tastier!
I can’t wait to cheat treat myself to breakfast at El Tejadito again soon!

One word. TEQUEÑOS.
Some bomb tequeños with a glass of maracuya is all I’ll ever need from this place. They are a bit pricey for what is essentially a cheese stick but they are just so good that I don’t care.

They have my favorite empanadas and pan de bonos in all Miami! I love everything from here.

With very authentic, greatly priced Colombian food, you can’t go wrong! Also, the staff is incredibly helpful and extremely hospitable.
If you’re ever craving some Colombian baked goods and happen to be in the neighborhood, this place is an obligatory stop.

There’s something about a family owned business that makes you feel so special. I guess cause of the fact that they make you feel at home and get to know you by your name, your taste in food, and customer service is always on point. I’ve been coming to this bakery for many years! The service and quality of food has been consistently great. My fave items are pan de bono, empanadas, alfajores, and caramel ice cream.

La peor atención, llame por teléfono y me contestó una persona súper impaciente, además que menos mal no es colombiana, así no quedamos con menos mala fama de poca tolerancia los colombianos, sí no tiene tiempo de tomar órdenes por teléfono para que contestan.

By far the best Colombian bakery in Kendall. Their arepa de chocolo con queso is amazing! I usually get the pan de bono, pan de yuca and buñuelo along with it but only once a week, any more than that and I’d have to be rolled from place to place. They have a huge selection of food and drinks that is amazing. This is a great place to go for a typical Colombian breakfast, the food is great and the staff is really nice.

Best empanadas and pan de bono. All the workers are so helpful and great.

This bakery was one of the first Colombian business to open its doors in Miami Florida in the late 80’s. Hand made, colombian authentic food ! The food comes out fresh daily. Empanadas, chorizo, Pandebono, Arepa de Chocolo (ground sweet corn) and much much more. Most things range at just a dollar a piece !!! These amazing prices allow you to try a little bit of everything without overspending. Pass by and check it out !!! Great people, great food at great prices !!!