Sweets by Belen Dessert Boutique is such a cute bakery. The colors are so bright and welcoming. Like a big rainbow of happiness and joy. This family run bakery specializes in South America pastries and custom cakes. Their macarons are either made like a classic French style flavored pastry or decorated like a very cute unicorn or flower. so many flavors to choose from like Dulce de Leche, Mango, Strawberry, Nutella, Passion Fruit, Chocolate, Cafe con Leche, Raspberry, and Pistachio. Got a slice of their rainbow cheesecake for a friend's birthday. We shared it at a fun Happy Hour. The Alfajors are such a traditional South America cookie. A shortbread sandwich cookie filled with gooey, homemade dulce de leche. So delicious. Their meringues are also filled with dulce de leche. Might have to go back to try their key lime tres leches or their tiramisu. A great local bakery. Note: They are also on TGTG. You might get lucky and score a fun treat bag. read more

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As the president of the sweet tooth committee, I stumbled upon this place accidentally and let me tell you, that was the best thing I ever did. I was in sweet tooth HEAVEN! Overwhelmed with so many options, I decided to go with the Nutella tres leches and I have seriously never had a better tres leches EVER! I hate that this place is so far away from me but maybe it's a good thing. If I'm ever back in the area I will absolutely be stopping by! read more

Sweets By Belen Dessert Boutique - Desserts Near Me - Houston, Texas

Sweets By Belen is a small and beautiful dessert shop. While the interior decor was very captivating, what attracted my attention more was the desserts in the showcases. The colors on the desserts were bright. I was greeted warmly by the owner upon stepping into the store. She introduced the desserts to me, and I loved it that all of them were made in house. The macarons were on sale - buy 2 get 1 free. I got the Nutella, pistachio, and passion fruit flavors. There were some cute unicorn macarons too! The macaron shells were a tad too crunchy, and needed more flavors. However the macarons weren't overly sweet, which made them easy to eat. I also got the passion fruit 3 leches cake. It was good. I loved the slight tartness from the passion fruit against the sweet cake. I would visit again to get the whole cakes, as they looked very appetizing. read more

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The deserts are just absolutely amazing! By far my favorite is the passion fruit tres leches, it's what keeps me coming back. Just had some the other day and it's still on my mind. By far my favorite dessert ever. read more

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This all started with a TGTG order and now I'm hooked. Picked up a surprise bag that included a slice of cake, macaron and a cookie filled with dulce de leches. That cookie was filled with crack. The end. Time goes by and I pick up another surprise bag and I buy one of their tres leches cake topped with strawberries. The bag had a cookie with dulce de leches, macaron and 2 cakesicles. I've thoroughly enjoyed everything. The cakesicles were probably my least favorite. A bit sweet for me. I am not into tres leches but saw a few posts about theirs on IG so have it a try. Best decision ever. Not kidding. So as fate would have it, my loving cousin decided to surprise me weeks later with a delivery. Valentine style cookies (chips were pink) with dulce de leches, alfajores traditional sandwich cookies, and a tres leches cake topped with chocolate shavings and dulce de leches. (She also sent me 2 empanadas - 1 beef and 1 chicken. The chicken was delicious. The beef was nice too. They were a bit salty for me but I am always low sodium or no salt - my friend tasted it and she said it was perfect) And this is LOVE. The reason I gave it 5 stars is because I don't actually like sweets much. I mostly eat Asian baked desserts bc they tend to be less sweet but everything were perfect. The service is great as well. Very pleasant. Def recommend picking up a few things from here. And again. the dulce de leches filling in them cookies will have you addicted. I warned you! read more

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It's been 6 years since I last visited Houston, TX and I told my husband we must stop my Sweets By Belen! And let me tell you, she did not disappoint! OMG!! The Tres Leche with strawberries made me say 'sweet momma Jesus'!!!! I just sat there for a moment in silence savory every bite with my eyes closed. My husband bought the rice pudding which was also divine!! We could not leave without some macarons too. You bought 6 variety flavors, each perfect in texture, flavors and size. Belen- it was truly a delightful return to Houston and the Tres Leche is calling my name. I'll be back for certain in 2025! read more

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It's a cute, super vibrant bakery with delicious macarons, cakes and pastries from Perú and other Latin American countries. You can also find US favorites like cheesecake. I highly recommend you try something unique from their selection of South American items. read more

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I heard about this place from an Instagram reel, and I finally was able to stop by! Walking in, I was quite overwhelmed by the large variety of desserts that are offered here (in a good way). The inside looks so cute, authentic, and welcoming. I tried the oreo tres leches and strawberry tres leches. I liked that they came in smaller sizes so they seem more personable. I got them to share with a group of 4, and it was honestly more than enough for all of us. The flavor was so good. I will definitely be back to try out other baked goods here! I was very impressed. read more

I tried the good ol flan, the tres leches and the Chantilly cake with berries and Dulce de leche. The flan was divine. Silky, smooth, rich without being overly sweet. I really enjoyed the tres leches too. I would recommend this for anyone looking for a sweet dessert spot. They give you these lovely personal cards telling the story, making it even sweeter. Go for it. read more

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Using the "Too Good To Go" app, I reserved and paid for an order at Belenes. Though the fee was small, I'd heard good things and saw beautiful work online from Belenes Sweets...over years of the store being on Hilcroft. My intention was if the transaction went well, to buy additional pastries and cakes, once I was in the store. I drove a far way, over an hour in traffic, got to the store at my 3pm pickup time (told to pickup between 3pm and 7pm central). Doors were chained. Store was not opened. Knowing that the store isn't open on Sunday, why advert on a third party app that you are? Why did the app show my pickup was ready? To affirmatively place ones business on an app for oversupply pickup orders, there has to be a filter for the store to NOT post for Sunday busineas. Belenes should contact the app or remove store from app. I am awaiting refund but my time and traffic cannot be refunded. Disappointed. read more

Sweets By Belen Dessert Boutique - Receipt from "Third Party App" that curates Belenes Sweets orders...refund may arrive in 30days - Desserts Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Who knew I would be able to eat my weight in sweets but I definitely can with the alfajores from here haha. The shop is quite small and definitely a to go type location but the decorations make it so fun. They sell everything from different flavored tres leches to empanadas. Specialty are Peruvian items. My favorite are the alfajor but will mix it up with a cake. It's usually busy but what I appreciate is the staff does not rush you and tells you about the desserts they offer. read more

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Happy to discover Belen's sweets from TGTG! There is so much variety to choose from and I highly recommend a slice of her chantilly cake. It's a light sponge cake with whipped cream layered with dulce de leche and fresh fruit. There's something special about Belen's whipped cream recipe. So light and addicting. The inside of the shop is tiny but very charming with lots of pinks and florals, but be aware that they do not have a restroom for customers. Belen is so welcoming and her staff is very kind and helpful each visit. On the single occasion that I've had a problem with my order, it's been fully and quickly resolved. They really go above and beyond to make me feel like a valued customer and I love that. read more

I was very pleased with service I received here. I ordered a Tres Leches cake for my daughter's birthday & it was not only pretty, but tasted great. I ordered & payed online & my cake was ready when promised. There are many other sweets that are available for purchase & I'm looking forward to trying some of her other sweets. read more

Sweets By Belen Dessert Boutique - Tres 3 Leches Cake - Desserts Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Returned to try the mango cheesecake ($7.50). It was soooo delicious - plentiful mango chunks in the cake. Fresh mango flavor. Not sickeningly sweet. The cheesecake wasn't dense at all and I easily finished the cheesecake with my friend without feeling too full or icky. Highly recommend trying it if you like mango! Also first time seeing the shop in person and it's smaller than I thought from the outside but it's decorated very cutesy! read more

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I sent my aunt money to buy her own birthday cake. When she came out the dessert shop she called me and sounded so upset. I asked her what was wrong and she was telling me how rude the boss was to her. I get it, everyone has their bad days, but my entire family is Peruvian and we come here all the time, ALL of us can say that we've had at least one encounter with the boss where she spoke rudely to us. Today made me upset because it's her BIRTHDAY. She clearly got a birthday cake. How can it be a sweet spot to go to but you're not? Don't get me wrong her desserts are phenomenal but customer service is an important factor as well. read more

I have to share my experience with Sweets by Belen because this little bakery completely blew me away. A friend introduced me to it a while ago when she brought over a tres leches cake for dessert, and honestly, I haven't stopped thinking about it since. I've had my fair share of tres leches cakes before, but this one was on a whole different level. The cake was so soft and moist that you could literally see the milk soaking through the layers. It was rich, creamy, and perfectly sweet without being over the top. Every bite just melted in my mouth -- it was pure heaven. After that first taste, I knew I had to visit the bakery myself. Sweets by Belen is a small, cozy spot that specializes in homemade South American pastries. When you walk in, the smell of freshly baked goods hits you right away, and it's impossible not to smile. The place has such a warm, welcoming vibe -- it feels like visiting a friend's kitchen. The staff is super friendly, and you can tell they really love what they do. They're always happy to explain what everything is or make suggestions if you're not sure what to try. Of course, I had to get another slice of that tres leches cake, but I also picked up a few other treats. The alfajores were amazing -- two soft, crumbly cookies with creamy dulce de leche in the middle and a dusting of powdered sugar on top. They're the perfect mix of sweet and buttery, and I could easily eat a dozen in one sitting (no regrets). I also tried a couple of their empanadas, which were baked to golden perfection and filled with delicious, savory fillings. Everything tasted so fresh, and you could tell it was made with care. What I really love about this bakery is that everything feels authentic and homemade. You can taste the quality in every bite. Nothing here feels mass-produced or overly sweet -- it's just really good, honest baking with real ingredients and tons of love behind it. Whether you're grabbing dessert for yourself or picking up something for a party, Sweets by Belen has something for everyone. I've been back a few times now, and every visit has been just as good as the first. I've brought friends and family, and everyone ends up saying the same thing: "This is the best cake I've ever had." It's one of those local gems that you want to tell everyone about -- but also kind of want to keep to yourself because it's that good. If you love desserts, especially Latin-inspired ones, you have to check this place out. Trust me, once you try their tres leches cake, you'll be hooked too. read more

Found this bakery on social media and wanted to try it since the desserts looked delicious and the owner seemed to have a welcoming personality. I ordered the heart shaped Alfajores and was looking forward to trying them. When I went inside of the bakery, it was decorated very colorful and cute. Unfortunately the customer service was much different than I expected and the Alfajores tasted somewhat stale. read more

If you have a sweet tooth, you have to go to Sweets By Belen. It is one of the best bakeries/sweet shops in Houston. You won't regret it! Latina/Woman owned by Belen herself, this little shop right off of 59 is amazing. If you are lucky, sometimes you'll find Belen at the shop. She is the absolute sweetest. I've tried various cakes and all types of sweets here, but there is one thing that keeps me coming back. Alfajores! Just the thought of those delicious, powdery sandwich cookies makes my mouth water. No one makes them as good as Belen. They sell small little boxes of them, that are easy to take to-go. Just be warned, you may find yourself eating the entire box on the road, before you even make it home. Speaking from experience, here! Get the Pecan Alfajores. They are a beautiful mix of Texas and Latin America wrapped up together in a delicious morsel that packs a pecan punch. Great shop, good service, family owned, and delectable sweets. This is a must-go in Houston for the best desserts. read more

Sweets By Belen Dessert Boutique - Boxes of Alfajores. Pecan and Traditonal! - Desserts Near Me - Houston, Texas

What a find!! Sweets Belen is amazing. We ordered a tres leches cake from Belen. She personally took my order and made some modifications to it for me. My friend loves passion fruit, so Belen added passion fruit to the cake. She did an amazing job! The decoration was beautiful with passion fruit and gold dusted berries. The cake was rich and delicious and amazing in flavor and decoration. We also got some macarons of various flavors which were good and quite large. We got a dozen alfajores. They are small, heavy on the cinnamon, and soft. They weren't like ones we'd had before, but they were clearly fresh! The staff is amazing. On the phone, they were so kind and offered to speak to Belen about my passion fruit request. Belen called me back and took some time to discuss my request. When we went to pick up, the counter staff was great and so nice! The store is small but so cutely decorated! The photos online of their cakes don't lie. They can decorates cakes and make them look magnificent. This is absolutely my GO TO place for celebration cakes from now on! Flavor + decoration! WINNER! read more

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Had an awesome experience here! I ordered a custom letter cake for a friends birthday. I had originally only needed the cake but because of the owner's great attitude and customer service upon my arrival, I decided to buy more. She recommended the mango cheesecake and alafores and WOW. She was clearly being 100% honest on her personal favorites bc these items were so SO good!!! The mango cheesecake was out of this world and that's coming from someone who doesn't care for cheesecake. The chocoflan was delicious as well, I ate this the next night and the cake was still moist even after an entire day in the fridge! The macaroons were surprisingly tasty as well! The cake was a huge hit! It was not only absolutely beautiful, but it was delicious! It was soft and fluffy (sponge cake I believe), the fruit on top was fresh, and the flowers on top were aromatic! I will definitely be back read more

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My coworker brought alfajor to our staff meeting. The presentation was beautiful and the alfajores were delicious!! Wonderful Peruvian dessert. read more

Sweets By Belen Dessert Boutique - Dessert box - Desserts Near Me - Houston, Texas

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I ordered more than one birthday cake from Belen. They were beautiful, fresh, and very tasty. Also, I have had the delicious empanadas, macrons, and alfajores. Furthermore, she is a delightful baker that wants her customers to enjoy her sweets. read more

Sweets By Belen Dessert Boutique - Birthday Cake Macaron - Desserts Near Me - Houston, Texas

I have to start off with saying HOW CUTE IS THIS PLACE? I got alfajores, strawberry-mango chantilly cake, the turtle cheesecake, and 3 macarons - strawberry, nutella, and cafe con leche. I got the chantilly cake because the young lady said it's the best seller and the turtle cheesecake because I am a CHOCOLATE GIRL + she said it was her favorite so that was all the convincing I needed to get it lol. Not a thing here disappointed. Actually, everything was even better than it looked - and it looked GOOD. They also had special kolas, ice cream, full size cakes, and the prettiest flowers. I almost got some flowers but I was getting way ahead of myself in this bakery. I can't wait to go back again to try something new! -and honestly get the same things again because it's SO GOOD. The girl working was also super sweet. Sweets By Belen for the win! read more

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Sweets by Belen is in a strip center where finding parking can be a dangerous sport. If you're the victor on that one, the destination is worth it because Belen's little store is a very cheery place and it's packed with sugar-laden treats in various colors and shapes. I tried five different desserts over two days -- that's right, five, now don't judge me -- and I did it because the desserts I tried on the first day were so good that I was curious about a few more. I think my favorites were the 5 leches cake and the mango cheesecake. If I lived in Houston, I would definitely want to buy some of her larger and very beautiful cakes for special events. Belen knows what she's doing here and I'll be glad to stop by again when I'm in Houston. read more

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3rd time returning customer here! I have a soft spot for family own businesses with a creative vision, and Sweets by Belen is just that. Everything inside this small shop, from the decorations to the food design, has a very personalized feel to it. The first time I even knew Sweets by Belen existed was when my girlfriend ordered a birthday cake for her friend, which I believe was the Berry Chantilly cake. At first, I thought it just looked like a regular birthday cake. However, after I took the first bite, I was instantly surprised by how complex the fruity flavor was while at the same time the cake was not overly sweet either. It's the type of cake that you don't feel tired of eating even after multiple bites. After that experience, I formerly introduced myself to Sweets by Belen by ordering a mango cheese cake slice with my girlfriend at the shop. Since then, I have come back multiple times and even brought my family here. Now, it's not a traditional cheesecake. I believe gelatin is used as an ingredient, and, thus, the texture overall was soft and delicate instead of dense and rich like a regular cheesecake. Nevertheless, it is super fresh with a strong mango flavor while still remaining not overly sweet. The cheesecake slices are a perfect summer day treat and a brilliant end to any heavy meal you may have prior. It is worthy to note that the prices at Belen can be a bit higher than you'd expect. However, I'll gladly support this business to continue making these awesome desserts! read more

Sweets By Belen Dessert Boutique - Mango cheesecake - Desserts Near Me - Houston, Texas

The staff is just as sweet as their cakes, actually the only thing sweeter than their baked goods! Because of its colorful sign, it stands out of the hole-in-the-wall looking plaza, literally right next to it is a dentistry and a taco place. It may not be the best place to dine-in due to its tiny size but definitely a place to pick up some desserts if you are in a decadent sweet mood, looking for something exotic, fruity, or just something homemade. Emphasis though on the decadent, sweet part. Before stopping by, my eyes were already on the lacuma cake, and because of the tempting selection I also got a 3 tres leches cup. I was warned that it was sweet due to its layers of cakw, dulche de leche, and lacuma mousse, and I can now confirm that. The lacuma tastes like a sweet pumpkin and because the mousse was already sweet, the cake could have done without the dulche de leche and benefited from something nutty or even a mango-like mousse layer. As for the 3 tres leches, who doesn't like soaked cake?! Honestly, can't go wrong. I enjoyed how it was a lot of milk to completely soak the cake with a chantilly cream on top as a nice cherry on top. You could even just do all strawberries but can see why they added mango to the mix. Great small business to support. Note that they even have a rewards program! read more

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Bad cake and didn't do what I paid for very bad service did not taste good either Very upset read more

Sweets By Belen Dessert Boutique - Desserts Near Me - Houston, Texas

My husband ordered the 5 leches cake for My birthday. ** he added the '2' '5' candles The cake was delicious, so light and not too sweet. Perfect, beautiful cake. read more

Sweets By Belen Dessert Boutique - 5 Leches Cake - Desserts Near Me - Houston, Texas

I'm lost for words! If you need a show stopper cake. This is the place to be! They're super detailed oriented. The cake is light and airy. I sent them a picture through Instagram and put in my request. They just made it just like the picture and I'm so impressed. read more

Sweets By Belen Dessert Boutique - Fruits, flowers, macaroons cake - Desserts Near Me - Houston, Texas

Amazing cheesecake, macarons, great service and ambiance super sweet lady made my Mom feel super welcomed! My Mom brought us anniversary gifts for us and they taste so yum!! read more

Tried a beef empanada. It was alright, would consider trying the chicken one in the future. But.... OMG THE PASSIONFRUIT CHEESECAKE. This is the only other item I've tried. I've had it two separate times now. This stuff is amazing and very tart - just what I am looking for. I have been to other places that blend mango and passionfruit and are hesitant to make things more tart. I know what I'm looking for when I want more passionfruit flavor. This is the only bakery shop I've been able to find a passionfruit cheesecake (side note: I saw it only once at Xochi Sunday brunch buffet which was also delicious but it's not on the actual menu). So to my knowledge, this is the only place I can get this. Not the cheapest at $40 some but you pay for quality. I will be back. I could eat this whole thing in 1 day if I wanted to. I want to try other things too that look wonderful but my brain says that means I can't get a whole passionfruit cheesecake! read more

Perfect last minute cakes and desserts. Beautiful and delicious! Appropriate for every celebration.

We ordered a few desserts to try through door dash. Everything was spectacular. The tres leches was the best I've tried as I am particular to a very soaked cake. The passion fruit cheesecake was unbelievable. The texture was more of a mousse which I preferred over a denser cheesecake and the flavor was well balanced. The alfajors were excellent too. I can't wait to go here more often. read more

Ordered the turtle cheesecake and the reindeer macaroons. First everything looked even better than the pics on the site! Served the cheesecake to 10 guests for desert. Everyone loved it! The Macaroons were adorable and the kids said they were delicious!! Definitely a gem of a bakery to find! read more

I had the pleasure of meeting Ms Belen herself and I absolutely adored her as a human! her boutique is gorgeous and so to die for. The alfajores are the best in the city. read more

I am in love with the alfajores cookies from here. The first time I got the cookies from a grocery store and we ate almost two boxes in one afternoon. Three years later and back in Houston and I wanted more cookies. My cousins birthday party was the same weekend as my visit so his wife ordered a lacuma cake from this bakery. Naturally I had to buy more cookies when we came to pick up the cake. I bought 4 containers with the goal of taking 2 back to Colorado with me. We plowed through 2 boxes (again) in one afternoon. The cake was also gorgeous, delicious and a big hit with the party. read more

Sweets By Belen Dessert Boutique - My cousins birthday cake! - Desserts Near Me - Houston, Texas

I decided the day before my birthday that I didn't want to have a cake I wanted a Pavlova. And then I remembered that I live in Houston and very few people know what a Pavlova is. So I google searched and found a few places that supposedly carry it and I went to those places and they did not Sweets by Belen is minutes from my house and I've driven past it for years and never gone in. I popped in, and told them my story. Belen was there to help me and said that yes she had in fact made an extra Pavlova base today but it wasn't dressed. I didn't need it until the next day so I paid and scheduled pick up. It was ready when I arrived and it was gorgeous! My friends and family had never had one and it was exactly what I wanted , sweet and light like I'd remembered from my time in London but with a Texas kick of pecans and Dulce de Leche! It was truly a work of art. The shop itself is a pink candy dream and everything just looks so good, now that I've been I have to try some of the other items. read more

Sweets By Belen Dessert Boutique - Pavlova - Desserts Near Me - Houston, Texas

Highly recommend honestly the best deserts I've ever tried in all my life and I'm talking about the cakes I recommend this business the best and especially the service is the best read more

Sweets by Belen is awesome! A friend of mine gifted me some cake from my birthday from here so when it came time for my boyfriends birthday I knew I had to try another one of Belens cakes. This time we ordered the 5 leches cake and omg it was like nothing I've ever had before. I've been telling my friends all about it and I'll definitely order this for the next birthday we have! read more

Sweets By Belen Dessert Boutique - 5 leche cake - Desserts Near Me - Houston, Texas

This review is a bit overdue. I've been coming here for years and the 5 leches cake in the tray is to die for! A few months ago I had ordered two cakes for a graduation/birthday celebration and they were beautiful and I received many compliments on them. One was a lime cake and the other a highly recommended red velvet. Unfortunately the red velvet cake once cut into was dry and crumbly. I reached out to Belen a few days later and explained the situation and she was very understanding and accommodating. I loved that about her, she stands behind her product and is not afraid to admit if there has been a mistake - her customer service is excellent! I will continue to visit this establishment and look forward to eating many many more of her delicious desserts! read more