Mi Colombia Bakery is one of many eateries along Elmora Avenue in Elizabeth, NJ, a nice spot to go…read morefor some shopping and a wide variety of eating including Sushi, Pizza, BBQ and more. While called a Bakery, that only describes half the store. One side is dedicated to being a bakery while the other is a full sit down restaurant, this review focuses on the bakery. Entering the bakery there are some small tables for seating (I'd say about 8-10 people can fit before it gets tight) and on the left is a counter where you can sit and eat (something I adore). Towards the back is the primary display with various baked goods including large loaves of sugared bread, cookies and one of my favorite things ever: pandebono. The bakery is bright and friendly looking and I give the staff high marks for always being pleasant and accomodating to me. I don't speak Spanish and I'm Chinese, so generally when I walk into establishments in this area I always get what I call "the look" which basically says "Why are you in my shop?". I never get that here and I truly appreciate that. I've bought two different items here so far. The first is their pendebono, a delicious cheese bread that is a sliver of heaven on Earth when you get it fresh. The ring shaped bread is best when crisp on the outside and soft on the inside, with a wonderful cheese flavor that rocks your taste buds. Mi Colombia does this bread very well but it's best to get a fresh, warm batch. I've also had their Palmier, which is nice and big and has a wonderful flavor. It's buttery, crisply and light while having a gentle sweetness. It is *almost* as good as the one I recently had at Financier, but not quite - still very good. I'm a repeat customer here and look forward to expanding my horizons here with some of their savory dishes down the line, but for now I can highly recommend their baked goods and service!

Food is very average. Bakery options are sometimes stale and little hard. The empanadas are very…read moreplain and oily. What I really want to point out is how rude SOME of the waitresses in this establishment are. They pick up the phones with attitude. Every time I've gone, they tend to me with attitude, and bitterness. As if I'm bothering them for asking for my order. I've noticed they CHOOSE who to be polite with rather than being polite to everyone in general. I got yelled at once for assuming to pick up my order up front instead of the back (I didn't know at the time). they're very snotty & simply mean viejas ridículas haha

Good selection of food for varying tastes. We love seafood, so we each ordered a different style…read moreof shrimp. Each one was a winner. Service was friendly and helpful, especially for us who were new to Columbian food. Portions are quite large, so plan to take home a doggie bag! We will be back!

So I was walking back from UPS and decided to stop in and grab a bite. Once I walked in, I was hit…read morewith the amazing sense of all the delicious food that was cooking. The atmosphere was welcoming and lively. I was greeted promptly by a friendly young lady at the front and she suggested that I try the beef empanadas. They only cost a few dollars so I went ahead and bought two. So as I walked to the car, which was conveniently parked in the lot behind the restaurant, I immediately unwrapped my empanada. At first, I thought it was going to be like other empanadas that I've tried which have a crispy shell however these empanadas are similar in a way, but are very different in texture. These empanadas are a bit softer on the outside and have a denser inside filling which include potatoes and beef and it was quite delicious. I thought I could eat both of them, but after one I was full. I will definitely be back to the restaurant since I'm always in that area and it's literally five minutes from where I live. I can't wait to try other items on their menu.

Great place for Uruguayan/Argentinian bizcochos and pastries. Great service and ambience to gather…read morewith friends.

They are a super cute bakery and I got a sandwich and a dessert pastry and both were delicious. My…read moreonly complaint is that they do not have a menu in house. This can make ordering a little difficult because you don't know what they serve.

Nice bakery, pastel de nata was good, the filling was a bit too sweet & loose. Not too many…read moreoptions for full size cakes but overall it was good.

Great Portugese bakery . Fantastic quality and pricing. Bakery items are phenomenal!read more

Pleasant spot for a brunch meal. The menu had a lot of options. I loved how they gave us empanadas…read moreas complementary bites upon sitting down. The workers were all pretty friendly as well. I think the food is very comforting but not a culinary must-try. Seems like a staple in the community though and I can appreciate that.

Very tasty breakfast. Cafe con leche, pan de bono, chicharon, and eggs mixed with rice.read more

Over a dozen years later, and my review hasn't changed - but now I can provide details! So I love…read morethe main Kossuth St. location for being their HQ. You can just stand there and watch the baked goods churning around in the back. You can order prepared foods from a wall menu, or the various baked goods they have on display, combinations... they are there to patiently take your order! Even if the place feels industrial, we're talking Newark, so. Of course, custard cups are still as amazing as ever. I got another of their wonderful desserts - bolo rei, was it? - rich and dense with raisins. Wonderful. And arrufada de coimbra, a bread roll topped with coconut, just to try something different. Like I said before, I have an urge to drive back, but this time it's not just for the pastels de nata. It's for all the things. Yelp has grown me to want to try it all when a place is as delicious as Teixeira's.

Teixeira's sells a wide variety of baked goods, including some of the best pasteis de nata…read more(Portuguese egg tarts) that I've had stateside - crisp, flaky tarts with the perfect creamy custard inside. I can never resist leaving here without one (or a dozen)! This particular location is my favorite of the three. It's recently updated, clean, and modern. I also love watching the bread rolls on the conveyor belt.

amazing food and incredible service. The closest flavors to uruguayan food. Really happy to have…read morethis place, because is a way to have home a little bit close.

In between the Brazilian bakeries and restaurants on Liberty Ave, you'll now find Rio de la Plata…read more Referring to the river between Uruguay and Argentina, Rio de la Plata, rightfully so is a newly opened Uruguayan/Argentinian style empanada shop and bakery. Owned by Ruben's Empandas, whom has multiple locations found throughout NYC, Rio de la Plata is a wonderful addition to the area, replacing a previous Brazilian luncheonette. Upon walking in, you'll find dozens of empanadas encased in glass with a ton different filling options such as beef, sausage, chicken, fish, and vegeterian, and even dessert ones. Empanadas are what they're most known for, and often I've found are the best option to order. In addition to empanadas, they serve typical Uruguayan dishes such as the chivito sandwich and bizcochos. The chivito in Uruguay is often called the heart attack on a plate. It is a sandwich topped with steak, ham, cheese, eggs, lettuce, tomatoes, mayo, and olives, with fries on the side. Bizcochos are popular savory and sweet croissant, donut-like snacks found throughout Uruguay. I've tried their empanadas, bizcochos, and once the chivito. The empanada is a giant, puff-pastry, stuffed with the filling of your choice and is well-seasoned. At $2.50 an empanada, it's well worth it. Unfortunately, I've left here with a bit to be desired when it came to the bizcochos as well as the chivito. The bizcochos are sold on discount in the afternoon, and there are daily specials on a blackboard.

The food was fresh and made to order! The service was good and the atmosphere was perfect!…read more The bathroom was spotless!

The ambiance at this place is gorgeous. It's very modern and cutesy. The service was good and the…read morefood was just what I needed. I had the corner haus deluxe and a root awakening. I'll return for sure to try more of the menu.