About The Choclo

Bakery

The Choclo is a gluten-free bakery in Central San José crafting breads, pastries, and desserts from naturally gluten-free ingredients with no additives. Expect Colombian classics—almojábanas, pandebonos, buñuelos, and arepas de choclo—alongside crowd-pleasers like banana bread, carrot cake, and bread pudding. Everything is made fresh daily, delivering familiar textures and real flavor for those avoiding gluten.

What to Order

Almojábanas

Light, cheesy Colombian corn buns—crispy outside, tender and pillowy inside, made with natural gluten-free corn and cheese.

Arepas de Choclo

Sweet corn arepas with a golden caramelized crust and a soft, moist interior—the perfect balance of savory and sweet.

Banana Bread

Moist, warmly spiced banana bread baked fresh daily, showcasing ripe banana flavor without gluten or additives.

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The Choclo

Opened October 2016
Central San Jose, San Jose
Unclaimed listing