The best churros in Mexico City are found at Churros el Moro, also known as Churreria el Moro. When planning my trip to Mexico City, the first thing that came to mind was churros. And I couldn’t wait to try this Mexican treat! Churros el Moro has the best churros in Mexico City. Not only are the churros delicious, there is a wonderful atmosphere and history.
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 churero lifts the dough up with a pair of tongs, then cuts them into straw-length tubes. Finally the churros are rolled in sugar; your choice of regular or cinnamon. Finally they are served, still hot, along with a dip of your choice: chocolate, caramel, or condensed milk.
The menu is simple; they serve churros, chocolates as well as some other beverages and treats. An order of churros cost $24 Mexican Pesos, which is just over $1 USD. Or splurge for churros and chocolate, which will set you back $77 Mexican Pesos, $4 USD.
History
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. And by 1935, he established the first official shop thus beginning the history of churros in Mexico.
Locations
The best part about this churro shop is that there are multiple locations within Mexico City. This means that the best churros in Mexico City are easily available. 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.
