Churros con Chocolate
Spain's beloved treat - crisp fried dough sticks dipped in a cup of thick, rich hot chocolate, eaten for breakfast or after a long night out.
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Churros con chocolate are one of Spain's most beloved treats, ridged sticks of dough fried crisp and golden, served with a cup of hot chocolate so thick and rich it is almost a sauce to dip them in. Eaten for breakfast, as an afternoon merienda, or famously to end a long night out in the small hours, they are a simple, indulgent Spanish ritual.
What you actually see
- The churros - the crisp, ridged fried dough sticks, sometimes sugared.
- The thick chocolate - the rich cup of hot chocolate for dipping.
- The churreria - the specialist shop that makes them fresh.
- The late-night ritual - the tradition of churros after a night out.
When to go
Year-round, though most comforting in the cooler months; for breakfast, an afternoon snack, or after a night out, at a churreria that fries them fresh. The famous chocolaterias of Madrid serve them around the clock.
Honest expectations
They are best eaten fresh and hot from a proper churreria, not sitting soggy in a bag. The thick chocolate is for dipping, not really for drinking. It is an indulgence rather than a light bite, and best shared.
Nearby
Churrerias are found across Spain; Madrid's historic chocolaterias are the most famous.
What to pack for Churros con Chocolate
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Opening times, ticket prices and seasonal closures change - check the official source before you go: official site.
