El Morro Bakery — Restaurant in Gainesville

I can see all the past reviews have nothing but praises for this place, sadly that’s what brought me to check it out… the prices are definitely very high for the portions and taste, I got 2 cheese empanadas, 1 chorizo and cheese empanada, 1 tequeño and 1 cachito… as a Venezuelan girl I’m a bit offended that this is the kind of cachitos that are representing us in this area, there’s barely any ham in it and the cheese tasted old, even foul and smelled too, totally inedible. The chorizo and cheese empanada is not really chorizo, is some kind of hot dog mashup mix with some cheese and all 3 empanadas were stale, as if they were from the day before or even 3 days before… I spent almost $20 in my order and could only eat the tequeño, which wasn’t so bad, even tho it has a lot of flour taste…. Hope you guys can take this and try and better things a bit, at least for the costumers that come looking for true latin flavors. Very...

This hole in a wall bakery is one of the best representations of Latin American baking in Gainesville. I bought 1 of everything on the front displays for my wife's birthday. Despite a slight language barrier, the owners are extremely welcoming and will do their best to bridge that gap with you. They serve a variety of sweet, savory, and mixed of both. They also have a hot menu. And the price is on point with everything! Their bakes are light and airy. The desserts are well balanced. The chocolate cake is perfectly layered and not overpowering. And for someone who isnt into sweets, this is its the perfect amount of sweet. This place is great for a quick dessert, lunch from their hot menu, or just want to bring back home a nice homemade loaf of bread for later. They are well deserving the 5 stars, if not more, and your taste buds. Make sure you ask for the sauces for your savory order,...

Please come visit Las Americas Bakery! I absolutely love this place! If you’re looking for authentic Colombian/Venezuelan cuisine this is the place for you! There is a wide variety of different types of food to choose from! (I.e: soups, empanadas—better than Mi Apá!—chorizo (sausage), arepas, sandwiches, and MORE!) there are also bakery items, like Flan, Arroz Con Leche (rice pudding), and so much more. I recommend the Beef Empanadas, Chorizo & Cheese empanadas, and try their Arepas! If you want something sweet they sell “Chocolatina Jets” which are fun-sized chocolate bars or the Cocosette! This is a great place and I’ve always had a great experience here with...