El Hornito Bakery – Mexican
The golden glow of the oven and the nutty aroma of toasted sesame seeds define this bustling neighborhood gem, where the art of the Pueblan cemita is celebrated with every hand-crafted roll. Diners tuck into towering sandwiches layered with spiced meats and creamy avocado, or savor the rustic comfort of steam-kissed tamales and crisp picaditas drizzled in vibrant, zesty salsas. The experience rounds out with a sweet transition to the bakery cases, where rich mocha and Americano cakes offer a decadent, velvety finish to a meal rooted in soulful Mexican tradition.
South Gammon Road +16082206116 https://www.elhornito.coRating: 4/5 (1 reviews)
Cuisine: Mexican
Price range: $
Dietary options: vegetarian, vegan, halal, high-protein, pescatarian, heart-healthy, low-sodium, plant-based, low-fat, anti-inflammatory, dash-sodium-reduced, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, gerd, tlc, alkaline, aip, zone, volumetrics, renal, macrobiotic, lectin-free
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
What diners are saying
Diners rave about the flavorful dishes and generous portions, highlighting the satisfying nature of the menu. Guests love the prompt and knowledgeable service provided by the attentive staff, which pairs perfectly with the relaxed vibe that makes for a memorable dining experience. Celebrated for its welcoming atmosphere, it is frequently praised for providing a high-quality dinner in a comfortable and unhurried setting.
Menu
Cemitas
- Arabe Cemita: Marinated pork meat with onions, served with chipotle salsa Available at: dinner, lunch
- Enchilada Cemita: Chile marinated pork with beans, mayonnaise, cheese, onions and chipotle peppers Dietary tags: High-Protein Available at: dinner, lunch
- Milanesa Cemita: Breaded chicken with beans, mayonnaise, cheese, onions and chipotle peppers Available at: dinner, lunch
Tacos & Picaditas
- Picaditas (Green or Red Salsa): Thick masa tortilla filled with beans, topped with salsa, onions and queso fresco Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Arabe Taco: Marinated pork meat with onions, served with chipotle salsa Available at: dinner, lunch
- Asada Taco: Marinated beef topped with onion and cilantro Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
Seasonal Tamales
Available Saturday and Sunday from October to March
- Chicken Tamale with Green Salsa: Chicken with green salsa Dietary tags: High-Protein, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Jalapeño and Cheese Tamale: Jalapeño and cheese Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Cakes
- Americano Cake: Chocolate or vanilla cake with whipped cream. Custom with fruit, jam or spread Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Mocha Cake: Chocolate cake with coffee in both the cake layers and whipped cream Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Chocoflan: Hybrid dessert that combines chocolate cake with flan Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, TLC
- Flan: Creamy caramel custard with caramel sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, GERD-Friendly, TLC
- Tres Leches Cake: Three milk soaked vanilla cake layers with whipped cream. Custom with or without fruit Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Marble Cake: Chocolate and vanilla swirled cake layered with whipped cream Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
Sweet Bread (Pan Dulce)
- Bigote Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Concha Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Cuerno Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Galleta Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Mil Hojas Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Ojo Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Payaso Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: breakfast
- Riel Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: breakfast
- Bola de Berlin Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Cono Relleno Dietary tags: AIP, Lectin-Free
- Danish Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Wedding Cookie (Galleta de Boda) Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Morning Bun Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Macrobiotic Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Oreja Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: breakfast
- Piedra Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: breakfast
- Rebanada Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: breakfast
- Broca Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Croissant Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Dona Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Mante Concha Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Moño Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Orquidea Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Polvoron Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Scone Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Beso Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Churro Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Cubilete Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Empanada Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Mantecada Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Multi Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Pachuco Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Puerquito Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: breakfast
Savory Bread (Pan de Sal)
- Cemita Bread Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pambazo Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chamberina Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Pelona Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chancla Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: breakfast, brunch, lunch
- Telera Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Macrobiotic Available at: breakfast, brunch, dinner, lunch
- Bolillo Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal, Macrobiotic Available at: breakfast, dinner, lunch
- Colorado Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: breakfast, lunch
- Torta de Agua Dietary tags: Halal Available at: breakfast, dinner, lunch
Seasonal Breads
- Pan de Fiesta Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: breakfast, brunch, dinner, lunch
- Rosquiconcha Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Rosca de Reyes Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Macrobiotic Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Hojaldra Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: breakfast, brunch
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