El Quetzal

Houston, TX · Guatemalan restaurant

Rating
4.0/5
★★★★☆ 4.0
Reviews
20
Rank in Houston
#2917
of 7867 restaurants
City Percentile
35%
rating percentile
Address
El Quetzal, 5930 S Gessner Rd, Houston, TX 77036
Phone
(713) 272-6140
Website
www.elquetzalbakery.com
Status
Open · Closes 9 PM

El Quetzal is a restaurant located in Houston, TX. It is one of 7,867 restaurants listed in Houston. Its 4.0-star rating is slightly below the Houston city average of 4.2 stars. There are 10 photos associated with this location.

About El Quetzal

We are a Guatemala bakery and restaurant since 1997. We make tamales, garnachas, pepian de pollo and so much more. Our Guatemalan bread is made by following the recipes of our ancestors.

Hours

Saturday6 AM–9 PM

Customer Reviews

★★★★★ 5.0 Brooks Runnels · Nov 2025

A friend of the family turned me onto El Quetzal Bakery when I needed a last minute birthday cake. Within 4 days Alyssa had a beautiful two tiered cake made for my wife and to say it was gorgeous would be an understatement. It was everything I had hoped for and more! So many compliments on the cake at the party. People kept asking where we got it from. I will definitely be using them again. Thank you El Quetzal and thank you Alyssa!

★★★★★ 5.0 Vilma Castillo · Mar 2026

Good food with good prices. The plates come in large portions.

★★★★☆ 4.0 Dr. Karla Hernandez DeCuir · Jan 2026

We LOVE the Guatemalan bread from here. It’s truly the one that tastes more like home but the food is a hit or miss. We tried the tamales & the Pepian but they didn’t taste like my moms. The tamales are more from like the outskirts of Guatemala, made with rice mostly. Overall, we love coming here!

★★★★★ 5.0 Liz S · Aug 2025

El Quetzal Bakery is hands down the best place in Houston for custom cakes. Their creations aren’t just beautiful—they taste incredible too! Every cake I’ve ordered has been perfectly moist, flavorful, and made with fresh, high-quality ingredients. What truly sets them apart is their attention to detail. The designs are spot-on, whether you bring them a specific idea or give them creative freedom. They capture every little element flawlessly, and the craftsmanship shows in every slice. The communication is also top-notch. From the very first message to pick-up day, they’re responsive, friendly, and committed to making sure you get exactly what you envisioned. Special shout-out to Alyssa, who goes above and beyond to make the entire process smooth and enjoyable. If you want a cake that’s

★★★★★ 5.0 Albana Ochaeta · Sep 2024

A great spot for authentic Guatemalan food and baked goods. I love to visit, especially for the Kak’ik and Pepian. Staff is always friendly and accommodating. The environment is clean and the restaurant is actually a lot bigger than you’d think from the outside. ¡Gracias por siempre proveer excelente servicio! 🇬🇹

Accessibility & Amenities

✓ Wheelchair Accessible Entrance ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Parking Lot ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Restroom ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Seating

Services

Guatemalan restaurantBakeryLatin American restaurant

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