Churrería El Moro, Chain of churro cafes in Centro Histórico, Mexico.
Churrería El Moro is a chain of churro cafes that specializes in fried pastry sticks paired with hot chocolate in four distinct styles. These are prepared according to traditional recipes: Mexican, French, Spanish, and Swiss preparations.
The business was founded in 1935 by Spanish immigrants near the Zocalo and started as a single location. Over the decades it grew to operate multiple branches throughout Mexico City.
The name references Spain's Moorish heritage and the long connection between Spanish and Mexican traditions. Visitors can watch the daily preparation methods that blend Old World techniques with local Mexican chocolate customs.
The original location in Centro Historico is open 24 hours a day, making it easy to stop by at any time. The portions are generous and designed to be shared between two people.
The establishment makes a special treat called consuelos where spiral-shaped churros wrap around homemade ice cream like a shell. This creative combination shows how the place reimagines traditional recipes in unexpected ways.
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