This bakery reminds me so much about the panaderías that I visited almost on a weekly basis in CDMX. This bakery is nearly identical, and they even have salsa music playing in the background. I also got the impression that is a family run bakery. They feature an extensive menu of cakes and pies that can be made to order. But the main part of the bakery has several dozen displays of various pasties and baked goods. This was an great find for me, and I couldn't help myself, so I got three different pastries. I bought two conchas, and one cinnamon and pecan roll. All three of them together were less than $7.00. I wish I could find a bakery like this a little closer to the city read more

El Molino Bakery - Bakeries Near Me - Woodbridge, Virginia

Top tier in fresh bread, churros, tamales, Salteñas and custom cakes. All it took was one visit to become a regular.

Wow! This food is exceptional! Going inside of the bakery, I felt like I was at Grand Central Station! Lots of people were bustling around with baggies and tongs grabbing their baked items. From breads to cakes to cookies , they had it all. The dulce de leche cake was my favorite dessert. But the breakout star?? THE SALTEÑAS! I had never heard of it before but seeing how it was so packed inside I had to try what they're known for. OH MY WORD! It's a party of flavors! Why would I even get a Panera soup bowl again when I could have this sweet and savory soup inside of a perfectly baked pastry? I couldn't wait to eat it! I didn't even leave the parking lot and I had devoured it I got the chicken but I can't wait to come back and try the others. This place was exceptional! read more

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incredible baked goods and the saltanas are to die for... amazing pastry wrap and a delicious filling on either chicken or beef read more

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Honestly I was disappointed with the tres leches as Im from out of town and wanted something authentic and not even a few hours after purchasing it I went to eat it and I saw a massive amount of mold on the strawberry that Im lucky enough that I didn't get sick. read more

El Molino Bakery - Mold on the strawberry - Bakeries Near Me - Woodbridge, Virginia

The saltiñas or some call it empanada is the best one I've tried. It's meaty and juicy and definitely need a spoon to eat it. I haven't tried the sweet bread but I've seen folks walk out with a big plastic bag of baked goodies. read more

A small cramped looking shop but don't let that fool you, Soon as you walk in the sweet delicious smell is intoxicating. The baked goods look so delicious You have to actually look away and focus on what you came for. I ordered 1 beef and 1 chicken Saltena. Was pleasantly surprised. Honestly the best I have had in this area. The bread was a little sweet which worked perfectly with the savory stew inside. Both had the perfect amount of stew and spices . The saltena's make the perfect snack. I definitely recommend this hidden gem, in Woodbridge Va. HINT: They run out so fast, so it is best to call ahead. read more

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I am writing today towards the poor service I received of your company on 8/26/2023. Cake was 570.00 we were expecting a beautiful more elegant, especially ALOT bigger cake for the money we spent.. sadly cake we received only served 25-30 people. we are just devastated and disappointed, by means the worst bakery! read more

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Great Saltenas and seasoned perfectly! This was my first one, as I am used to Empanadas. When taking my 1st bite from my fresh and warm Saltenas, the very flavorful juices exploded everywhere. I would definetly make sure to have many napkins available or eat it a bit cooler. I will be coming back, but $4 a Saltenas maybe every now and then. It's impossible to just eat just one. read more

Great bakery items. Great Bolivian saltenas if you catch them. Very good customer service.

Worst place to order a cake from! We paid $600 for a birthday cake that was suppose to serve 80 guest but only actually fed 25 guest. What an embarrassment of a cake we received. I called the owner of the establishment to express my frustration but only received rudeness. She proceeded two hang up on me twice and shout insults! Horrible bakery with no manners whatsoever. Please don't ever buy cakes from this place. Save yourself money and go visit Castro Bakery. read more

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PLEASE think about before purchasing bread or cake here because I picked up my cake at 3pm on Saturday...Cake tasted very dry suppose to he "Tres Leche" and found moulding on my cake. Second my mistake was not to listen to my instinct and red flags since the customer service was awful. read more

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All baked goods are fresh! Everything tastes amazing. And the salteñas are full of flavor! And such a good price for everything!

As soon as I walk in the door the women gets a aggressive with me about the mask, my son and I are fully vaccinated and she yet still continues to be hostel. Another bystander state that's he fully vaccinated and she states she does not care she wants mask on!! read more

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Legit Spanish pastries, the marranitos made my Mexican husband misty eyed with nostalgia. And their salteñas? I'm still dreaming about them! Next time I'm in Virginia I'll be stocking up! read more

Wish I had gotten the saltenas, as everyone seems to recommend them--but didn't see them in the case. I, however, was hungry and on the hunt for some tamales. I ordered two red and two green tamales, which came out steaming hot from the back, as well as one pan de queso (at least I think that's what it is) and two slices of some pan dulce that I had in Mexico City--which I can only describe as hearty slices of white bread with a thick layer of whipped butter, topped with a layer of sugar. The tamales were ah-mazing, I ate one in my car on the drive back home to Richmond, the smells were too intoxicating to wait. Will definitely return for more and so I can freeze some of those great 'males. read more

A Latin bakery with all the yummy classic pan dulce and custom cakes. The stars are clearly the tamales and the salteñas, which can be ordered ahead to easily complete Latin style holiday meals. This is a pick-up to go bakery. No tables inside. Pretty humble but bustling with orders. They must be distributors because there's one oven cart after another coming out with awesome smelling goods. You can't miss out on a slice of the tree leches cake. It's fantastic, not overly sweet and topped with fresh fruit. When ordering a full cake, it's pricier than regular cakes, but will definitely stand out. read more

Everybody here is always nice. There are tables outside to sit at. The baked good are delicious but I go for their amazing salteñas and tamales! read more

El Molino Bakery - Salteñas!! Chicken or beef! Soup inside of a sweet crust bread. - Bakeries Near Me - Woodbridge, Virginia

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This was my first time here, I got the last carne salteña & I am so glad I did--it was the best I've EVER had!! It was full of filling, the meat was in large, extremely tender chunks, the green sauce was spicy & yummy. I've had my fair share of salteñas from Arlington, Fairfax, Chantilly & more. I will gladly make the 40min drive from Stafford to here again. Also grabbed some conchas, cookies & churros, all fresh & delish as well. read more

Delicious Salteñas.. go at least twice a month for some! My kids love the cookies and donuts from there, fresh everyday made. The staff at the register is always so friendly and humble read more

Sorry on the woman that rated 1 star because the staff asked to wear a mask and her son. I had been a customer for 20 years and they are the most respectful staff and friendly you can find. The place has signs posted outside and inside with instructions to wear masks. I am one of those customers that want this to be respected by patrons. The place is a community spot to get best customer service, clean, and delicious fresh traditional bakery and desserts. Thank you for caring about all customers. read more

They have this cake that's so moist and spongy with a jelly filling and whipped cream icing on top. Always stocked!! Very friendly staff. read more

El Molino Bakery - Spongey yellow cake with whipped cream icing.. delicious and moist - Bakeries Near Me - Woodbridge, Virginia

Delicious Tamales!!! This place is worth an early morning drive. The fresh baked pastries smell like heaven. Very friendly faces. A real treasure in Woodbridge, Va. read more

This is easily the best Mexican/Latino bakery in the entire DC metropolitan area. I come all the way from Shaw in DC just to pick up baked goodies. The highlights? The warm bolillos that constantly come out fresh. The tamales which are delicious and never from the same day. The atol de elote which is always thick and flavorful. This bakery should be herald as a Woodbridge icon. read more

Best authentic Mexican bakery in the DMV area!! This place offers a wide variety of Mexican baked goodies from cakes,breads & cookies and even savory goods like tamales & saltenas! I always go for the chicken saltenas which are filled with good portion of filling and packed with good savory flavor! I also love their corn bread and elephant ears,some of my go to favorites! They also serve the best churros ever! The right amount of crispy texture and perfect amount of cinnamon sugar coat,heaven in your mouth!What I like about their desserts the most is that it's not too sweet and has the right amount of of good flavor and everything is so moist and not too dry! The staff is very nice as well and very informative on all of their goodies:) a hidden gem inside of a local Spanish shopping center,definitely a must if your in the mood for authentic Mexican desserts! read more

Thank you!! Thank you!! I went here after trying to order a simple birthday cake at Castro's. I walked in and was able to buy a delicious tres leches cake within minutes. Very authentic latin American taste. Absolutely delicious, friendly people, and good pricing. I definitely will go back!! read more

Best Salteñas I've had in Northern Va. I've been going there for a couple years now and will continue as long as I live here.

Best bakery in the Woodbridge area. I have tried most Latino bakeries in Prince William and I just love how every 15 minutes they have fresh bread coming out of their ovens. Their atol de elote is great, and overall service is superb. Recommend to anyone looking for delicious pan dulce, French bread, even a good last minute tres leche cake. read more

If you like salteñas this is your place. And if you don't know what a salteña is, get your butt over here to try one. One word: delicious. I am not sure how they magically make the exterior roll so crispy while holding such stewy goodness inside. Unfortunately because of a food sensitivity I have, I can't indulge too much, but I always snag at least a bite when my husband gets one. Their other baked goods always smell delicious and they've got a lot of variety. The workers are also always very pleasant. Highly recommend if you're looking for a latin-style bakery. read more

Come here and have some of the freshest bread you have ever tasted! If you have a cup of coffee but nothing to eat with it, come over to this business. Oh! and try their Saltenia's its a little roll, filled with soup! They are amazing and warm you to the core! read more

I love everything in this little place. Have been a customer for years now. Their Tres Leches is absolutely heavenly! I have also tried a variety of different things and loved it all. Best pastry in town. read more

El Molino Bakery - Bakeries Near Me - Woodbridge, Virginia

Love this bakery, all the food is great. Can't say I know what half the things I buy are called, but they always taste good. I recommend the churros the most. Also really like the chicken puffs. I stop by Everytime I pass through. read more

Saltenas are good (once got one where dough was undercooked, but only happened 1x) I've been back many times and they where fine. Always get spicy green sauce on side, really good. Their rolls and donuts are the size of human heads! Wish they had more food options. All in all great for saltenas and beats driving to arlington. read more

A must-try for salteña lovers. Make sure to ask for the aji if you are into hot sauce. I usually also get an atol on the side. I've tried many of their bakery items and have never been disappointed. My mother in law swears by their bread for making tortas. read more

Very good bread, the salteñas are good and the sweet bread they have is taste.as well atol de elote.corn drink ..so good

Absolutely the best bakery around! They always save the day at the last minute! Outstanding customer service and commitment! Thank you for the many times you guys have helped me out!! read more