When visiting Mexico City, many visitors yearn to try the crispy, sweet delicacy that has become a staple in Mexico, the churro. While churros didn’t originate in Mexico, these pastries have become an integral part of Mexican cuisine. And when trying to find the best churros in Mexico City, there is a clear victor. Churros el Moro, also known as Churreria el Moro, hands down has the best churros in Mexico City!
To this day, I still think about how delicious the churros were at Churros el Moro in Mexico City. You must add a stop at this Mexico City institution to your itinerary. When planning my trip to Mexico City, the first thing that came to mind was churros. Not only are the churros delicious, but Churros el Moro has a wonderful atmosphere and history.
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Churros El Moro: Best Churros in Mexico City
When arriving at Churros el Moro, you will realize that the churros are being made fresh behind the counter. Take a moment to witness the process of how they made the churros. A churrero lifts the dough with a pair of tongs and then cuts them into straw-length tubes. Finally, the churros are rolled in sugar: your choice of regular or cinnamon. The churros are served, still hot, along with a dip of your choice: chocolate, caramel, or condensed milk.
The menu is simple; they serve churros, chocolates, and other beverages and treats. An order of churros costs $44 Mexican Pesos, just over $2 USD. Or splurge for churros and chocolate, which will set you back $115 Mexican Pesos, $5.60 USD.
History of Churros el More
Churros el Moro was founded in 1935 by Francisco Iriarte of Spain, who realized that churros were not being sold in Mexico City. In 1933, he decided to install a cart selling churros in the Zocalo, the main square in the Historic Center of Mexico City. By 1935, he established the first official shop, which began the history of churros in Mexico.
Where is Churros el Moro in Mexico City?
The best part about this churro shop is that there are multiple locations within Mexico City. There are twelve locations in Mexico City, so you are never too far from the best churros in Mexico City.
While there are various locations throughout the city, the original location can be found in the Historic Center of Mexico City. This location is open 24/7, making it a great place to stop for a late-night snack. Click here for the full list of locations.
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✨Historic Center of Mexico City Guide
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