Rico Pan Bakery: Discover Authentic Colombian Breads and Empanadas

Places like this are what make New York the best city in the world. A family-run institution for like half a century at this point. We've been going here practically every day for years and it never gets old. Everything is spectacular, but if it's your first time, get the pandebono. Savory pastries and hot food are refilled periodically throughout the day, so odds are the one you get will be piping hot and still a little gooey in the middle. It's one of the best bites of bread you'll ever have. Other standouts are the empanadas (especially the cheese and baked chicken ones), chicharrones de guayaba, and bunuelos (esp. when they're hot and fresh). There's also dope seasonal stuff, like the torta de pescado. Just the best. Staff is lovely too.

I love going to different Colombian bakeries! I’ve only gone here to pickup something but never got to eat until yesterday. I decided to get my go to’s: Beef empanada, chorizo with potato and a Jugo de lulo. Even though jts summer I still got an Avena homemade and warmed up in the micro. Tasted so good and my mother got beef empanadas, arepa de choclo with cheese and coffee. I loved the food. Wasn’t dry, over cooked or undercooked! Next time I will def. try their bread! Colombian bakeries have the best bread well in my opinion!

A very modern and clean bakery. Ordered a couple of pastries for breakfast the next day and had a beef empanada to go which was still warm and delicious. In all, we spent less than ten bucks. We went in the evening where alot of the pastries items were already sold, so better to go in the morning when their is more variety to choose from.

Best Colombian bakery in all of nyc! Absolutely loved all the food they had, they have many options, everything is authentic, owner is from Medellin, this bakery is what Colombians live for, a taste of home away from home. Really recommend this spot to anyone looking to have breakfast at a small spot!

Been going here since the 90s and the quality has never let up. Absolutely the best Colombian baked goods and snacks like empanadas, chorizo and chicharron. It helps to go with someone that speaks Spanish and is familiar with Colombian food but absolutely not required. Worth going out of your way even if you aren't in Queens.

Absolutely amazing bakery! It’s family owned and everyone inside is always so kind. To order you do have to speak Spanish but even without you can always get by. The owners make everything by hand and the food is absolutely delicious. Ever since being introduced to this bakery I dream about it. The Tres Leches is so soft and airy while also being entirely filling; no other bakery has ever been on par with them. The prices are outstanding compared to any other food place with most of the foods being under 10$ for a very reasonable portion size. I will forever dream of the food here. Truly the cream of the crop!

Great little Colombian bakery. Buñuelos were my favorite: slightly crunchy exterior and soft, moist middle. Seems like they do a lot of business, so product turns over quickly and everything is super fresh. Spent around $23 on 7-8 breads and pastries. We will definitely come back next time we’re in Queens.

Very friendly staff! Delicious pastries and coffee! We’ll be back!