Mr. Marquez, or "Don Angel" as he was affectionately known by friends and loved ones, began baking bread at the age of thirteen in his hometown of Sombrerete, Zacatecas in Mexico. As a young man, he moved to El Paso and began working for a bakery, where he met his wife, Maria Guadalupe Marquez. The couple relocated to California, but returned to El Paso in 1971.
In 1971, bringing with him many years of experience in the fine art of baking traditional Mexican pastries, Don Angel bought the little bakery that, to this day, sits at it's original location on the corner of 7th and Park Street. Throughout the 35 years of ownership by the Marquez Family, and after expanding the original building into the actual building, Bowie Bakery has become El Paso's premier establishment of baked goods.
In 1971, bringing with him many years of experience in the fine art of baking traditional Mexican pastries, Don Angel bought the little bakery that, to this day, sits at it's original location on the corner of 7th and Park Street. Throughout the 35 years of ownership by the Marquez Family, and after expanding the original building into the actual building, Bowie Bakery has become El Paso's premier establishment of baked goods.
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Sara
Jan 12, 2022
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Monica Avina
Dec 19, 2021
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Yolanda Gomez
Dec 05, 2021
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Paula Sanchez
Nov 13, 2021
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Norma Orozco
Nov 02, 2021
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I have tried menudo from different places and Bowie Bakery on Doniphan is one of two places I found to have the tastiest kind. I also bought green chicken tamales, but will return to buy some of that good looking pan dulce that was flirting with me. The lady taking our orders that morning seemed stressed out, I guess that's why she wasn't very patient or pleasant with the customers. I hope she remembers that us across the counter are just trying to get our food and not trying to annoy her.
Rachel Lamas
Oct 14, 2021
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Very bad serveceI got there at 6:12 p.m. and it said open and on google too and they closed and said they had closed at 6:00 p.m.
But the Bowie bakery at Park and Seventh St.
Was such kind and great service bakery very good customer care
I told them about the incident and they served me so great
And even I had to drive from Anthony N.M. I didn't mind
Great bread and service at Park and seventh that is my bakery I was 8 years old when I started
Buying their in 1964 imagine I'm 65 very long time ago
Park and seventh St. BOWIE BAKERY ITS BEST TO GO THERE INSTEAD OF west side no good service
But the Bowie bakery at Park and Seventh St.
Was such kind and great service bakery very good customer care
I told them about the incident and they served me so great
And even I had to drive from Anthony N.M. I didn't mind
Great bread and service at Park and seventh that is my bakery I was 8 years old when I started
Buying their in 1964 imagine I'm 65 very long time ago
Park and seventh St. BOWIE BAKERY ITS BEST TO GO THERE INSTEAD OF west side no good service
Mary Lou Rasberry
Sep 24, 2021
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Taylor Bencomo
Aug 20, 2021
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Wanted to buy just one item. Arrived at 11:54am on this Sunday morning. We spoke to someone on the phone and they told us they close at noon and were already closing up. We got to the door and had the door locked. One of the employees rudely told us they were already closed.
It says on their door they close at 12pm. Online it says they close at 1pm. If it says 12pm you’re open til 12pm. We showed up before they closed. We didn’t show up at 12pm, 12:01 or 12:02. That’s no way to run a business.
Love their baked goods and burritos. Too bad their employees close up whenever they feel like
It says on their door they close at 12pm. Online it says they close at 1pm. If it says 12pm you’re open til 12pm. We showed up before they closed. We didn’t show up at 12pm, 12:01 or 12:02. That’s no way to run a business.
Love their baked goods and burritos. Too bad their employees close up whenever they feel like
Suzy O.
Jan 14, 2021
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1st time, I bought a tres leches takes on Monday January 4th. I was looking forward to tasting this delicious looking cake. Unfortunately the Top of the cake was dry dry horrible dry the bottom half was a delicious tres leches melts in your mouth piece of heaven type cake. I also took home a dozen of red tamales the worse tamales I have ever tasted!! Save yourself
Mary O.
Aug 28, 2020
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Eva Monroy
Aug 28, 2020
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Bowie Bakery is a hidden gem located behind Walgreens and Jack in the Box. After living here part time for the last 6 years I am pleased to say that this is a great Mexican bread bakery. Mexican pastries and tamales are prepared daily.
These tamales are outstanding and I consider the best that I've tried here in El Paso putting lupita's tamales to shame. The hot food section is closed by 1:00 p.m. Typical Mexican pastries are available including refrigerated pastries like chocolate dipped strawberries and flan.
The nut cookie is the star of the show. (see pic) I think they are made with some
These tamales are outstanding and I consider the best that I've tried here in El Paso putting lupita's tamales to shame. The hot food section is closed by 1:00 p.m. Typical Mexican pastries are available including refrigerated pastries like chocolate dipped strawberries and flan.
The nut cookie is the star of the show. (see pic) I think they are made with some
Emily K.
Jul 08, 2020
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After trying the Bowie Bakery location near downtown, we were super excited to try this one on the West Side.
The pastries are delicious and very well-priced, just like they are at the downtown location! For checking in here on Yelp for the first time, I received a coupon for 50 cent donuts on Wednesdays. Our favorites are the glazed & chocolate iced.
I also really like their large cookie topped with coconut flakes and fruit-filled pastry. We will definitely be back soon for more 50 cent donuts and to try more pastries!
The pastries are delicious and very well-priced, just like they are at the downtown location! For checking in here on Yelp for the first time, I received a coupon for 50 cent donuts on Wednesdays. Our favorites are the glazed & chocolate iced.
I also really like their large cookie topped with coconut flakes and fruit-filled pastry. We will definitely be back soon for more 50 cent donuts and to try more pastries!
Kenneth M.
Oct 30, 2019
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Decent burritos but definitely not the best in town. Counter person seemed lost in a daze and I had to repeat my machaca burrito order three times before he comprehended it. Then he had to come back to me to make sure he heard me right.
I didn't try any of the baked goods although they were mouth watering to look at. The variety of goods was broad. I vow to come back just to sample one of everything. The shop was exceptionally clean.
The burrito prices were comparable to most other places but I have seen smaller shops with a greater selection. i will return for baked goods and perhaps tamales
I didn't try any of the baked goods although they were mouth watering to look at. The variety of goods was broad. I vow to come back just to sample one of everything. The shop was exceptionally clean.
The burrito prices were comparable to most other places but I have seen smaller shops with a greater selection. i will return for baked goods and perhaps tamales
Rachel A.
Aug 17, 2019
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Cindy D.
Mar 26, 2019
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Stephen V.
Jan 20, 2019
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Sarah S.
Aug 18, 2018
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Mara M.
Jun 24, 2018
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Ab B.
Mar 29, 2018
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Judy B.
Mar 25, 2018
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Well then... Today was a rollercoaster of emotions. I walked into this bakery feeling very hopeful on trying their tamales and all sorts of goodies. Their arrangement of pastries was very extensive and looked very enticing. I made a point to stop here to grab something delicious for breakfast before we start our fishing trip for the day. So i was ready!
Alas, my excitement was short lived upon realizing the only tamales they had were cold ones leftover from yesterday and it was only a jalapeño cheese one. Had my heart set on a meat filled warm one. At least she was honest about it and said they
Alas, my excitement was short lived upon realizing the only tamales they had were cold ones leftover from yesterday and it was only a jalapeño cheese one. Had my heart set on a meat filled warm one. At least she was honest about it and said they
Alicia A.
Jan 07, 2018
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Marie G.
Apr 13, 2017
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Wow- we all are familiar with the expression "like a kid in a candy store"...well take an adult with a super sweet tooth and put them in this place! I have never seen danish or cinnamon rolls this big in my entire life!
I went in around 10am thinking it would not be busy, but it is coffee break time and there was a steady stream of customers coming in the door. I did settle on a "pig cookie" those little brown pigs- mine was pretty big, but tasted just as it should. It was soft like cake but also like a cookie with that rich molasses taste- so delicious!
The service was friendly
I went in around 10am thinking it would not be busy, but it is coffee break time and there was a steady stream of customers coming in the door. I did settle on a "pig cookie" those little brown pigs- mine was pretty big, but tasted just as it should. It was soft like cake but also like a cookie with that rich molasses taste- so delicious!
The service was friendly
Jessica S.
Feb 09, 2017
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Noemi V.
Jul 09, 2014
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I absolutely love this place. My in laws are regulars and they take us here every time we visit them in El Paso.
I love their breakfast burritos and I always get the green chile burrito. Spicy and absolutely delicious. Their tamales are really tasty too and their bread's just to die for! My in laws always bring bread and burritos with them when they come to visit us in Phoenix.
They have tons of pastries (huge ones, by the way), cookies and cakes and cupcakes. It's a small place but they have some tables inside and outside of the bakery so you can sit down and enjoy a cup of coffee
I love their breakfast burritos and I always get the green chile burrito. Spicy and absolutely delicious. Their tamales are really tasty too and their bread's just to die for! My in laws always bring bread and burritos with them when they come to visit us in Phoenix.
They have tons of pastries (huge ones, by the way), cookies and cakes and cupcakes. It's a small place but they have some tables inside and outside of the bakery so you can sit down and enjoy a cup of coffee
Ariqa H.
Jun 25, 2014
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Lupita V.
Sep 17, 2013
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Very clean and great customer service! I found myself salivating over the Choco-flan and so I bought a slice ! It was Delish! they serve coffee and they offer Mexican pastries. older woman and men wondered the small store .. This tells me it was good! Lol Mexican woman and men know their Mexican breads. I sat outside the store on their iron chairs and placed my bag of goodies on the iron table. I'm def coming back.
Sam L.
May 06, 2013
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