Delicious desserts, snacks that boast an incredible variety: here's how to choose the best places to taste churros in the Spanish capital.
Madrid - capital of Spain - is known all over the world for its museums, parks, squares, markets and for its excellent food. It is always worth a stop to savor it Spanish culture in one of the best known cities in the world. There are many cultures that cross it and that make it fascinating and full of life.
Definitely Spanish food is some of the best in the world, and what better place to try typical dishes if not in Madrid's bars and restaurants?
Churros con Chocolate, a typical dessert
A Spanish peculiarity are precisely the famous “Churros con Chocolate”: a very famous delight that attracts palates of all tastes.
Churro is a dessert made of deep-fried batter usually dusted with sugar; can be found all year round in the market stalls, amusement parks, markets and in all the bars of the city, both in Spain and in Latin America. Their preparation is very simple: the batter made up of flour, water and salt is placed in a Churrera (pastry syringe with a diameter of 15 cm) and then fried in boiling oil.
The best combination is: “churros con chocolate”: they are served with a cup of hot chocolate, perfect to be enjoyed in the winter season.
But what are the best bars to try this delight?
1. San Ginès
Certainly San Ginès, one of the oldest and most famous chocolate shops in the city, located between Plaza Mayor and Puerta del Sol in a central position. Open since 1894, it is one of the best places to enjoy freshly baked churros with hot chocolate in a welcoming environment. Open from nine in the morning; especially on weekends it is very crowded.
2. Chocolateria de la Puerta del sol
Chocolateria de la Puerta del sol is located a few steps from Puerta del Sol. Following a recipe from 1813, they offer some of the best churros con chocolate in Madrid. Not only that, you can taste typical dishes of Spanish cuisine made at the moment following the tradition.
3. Value
Valor is always located in the city center, it is famous for its chocolates, lots of variety and creativity; in the summer months you can also try their cold chocolates. As for the churros they are very particular and different from the traditional ones: they are longer, thick and of different texture, but still to try!
4. Master Churrero
Maestro Churrero is one of the few in town to offer chocolate with churros for celiacs and a great variety for the sweet tooth: banana, strawberry, orange ... 5 minutes from Puerta del Sol, it's definitely a great option.
5. Chocolateria se Los Artesianos 1902
Chocolateria se Los Artesianos 1902 - currently run by the fifth generation - is located 100 meters from Puerta del Sol and is great for their tasty churros.
6. Chocolat
Chocolat is located in Neighborhood of the letters (where many great writers like Cervantes, Vega have lived ...), it follows the tradition with churros and their chocolate is thick and creamy.
7. Los Galayos
Los Galayos is a very popular Madrid club, and from this place a famous saying was born: "Lo churros se suelen tomar con tiempo y sin prisa!" which translated means "Churros must be able to be eaten with time and without haste!".
You can find them natural, covered with a light sprinkling of powdered sugar, or with melted chocolate, cream or caramel, but also in the salty version (with garlic or cod cream). Lots of variety and surprising flavors, Madrid and its culture… what are you waiting for?
