We know it’s a tradition that’s very much our own; eating churros with chocolate is one of our culinary pleasures and part of our identity.
However, its original recipe comes from 12th-century China. Theyoutiao, theoriginal churro, was a traditional breakfast dish coated in salt that was eaten with soy milk or spicy sauce and rice. We decided to adapt it by replacing the salt with sugar and dipping it in chocolate.
November 11 is International Churro Day, so we’re bringing you the best churrerías in Barcelona, so you can enjoy them any day, any time.
Churrería Manuel San Román
It’s a Barcelona institution that’s been around since 1968 and a guarantee of unquestionable quality. They offer everything from classic sugar-coated churros to chocolate-dipped ones. Plus, they don’t just have the classic loop-shaped or filled varieties—they also serve porras, pestiños, cod fritters, and potato fritters. Be sure to make a note of this must-visit spot, whether you’re in the mood for something sweet or savory.
Thanks to a video by a famous K-Pop singer, this small churrería in the Gothic Quarter is causing a sensation among Korean tourists in the city, and dozens of people visit it every day to try this wonderful treat.
📍 Banys Nous, 8
Comaxurros
The modern take on a churro shop. Very chic, very cute, very trendy. They believe that while the churro recipe must be traditional, it can always be taken to the next level. They have everything—filled with cream, strawberry, chocolate, whipped cream… but also savory options! Sobrasada, ham, honey and cheese, and even a version of “churros bravos.”
📍Muntaner, 562
La Nena Farm & Chocolate Shop
This place could be recommended to anyone of any age, mood, and appetite. The chairs are colorful and there are games for the kids, but there’s also a peaceful atmosphere for a good chat or a good book with a coffee, some sweets, or some churros. Plus, they’re among the best in Barcelona and very well-known in Gracia.
📍 Carrer de Ramón y Cajal, 36
Trébol Churrería
Their menu is quite unique, as they serve churros filled with frankfurters. However, this is a classic and authentic spot—the kind you look for when you search “churrería” online and are thrilled to find it. And what does an authentic churrería have to have? A real churrería has to make you want to eat churros at any time of day—and the more unexpected the hour, the better. That’s why Churrería Trébol is open 24 hours on Saturdays.
📍 Córsega, 341
Churrería J. Alpuente
This is, quite simply, the most viral churrería in Barcelona. Its owner, Juan Alpuente, has been in the churros business since 1992 and shares his work on his Instagram and TikTok accounts, where he has half a million followers from all over the world. The churrería, however, is a family business that has been in the city since 1963.
Through his social media, Juan shares the day-to-day of his work, showing how he prepares his pastries while always leaving room for humor. In short, if you love churros, this is a must-visit—not just because of its viral fame on social media, but also for the quality of its products, among which the owner highlights his favorite: “the xuxo.”
📍 Carrer de Padilla, 161
Granja La Pallaresa
That place where you end up with your grandfather or your mother having churros with hot chocolate at Christmas or when the cold weather starts to set in. Although we wouldn’t want to limit ourselves to just one time of year, because, really, their hot chocolate is among the best in the city.
This Granja is on Petritxol Street, also known as Chocolate Street, and having churros there is a true Barcelona classic.
📍 Petritxol, 11
Granja Viader
Cacaolat was invented at this long-standing shop in the early 20th century. Although the shop has been open since 1870, its products and services remain unique and renowned, both in and outside of Barcelona.
Depending on when you go, it can be hard to find a seat, so we recommend avoiding weekends if you can and going on a quiet Wednesday afternoon instead . They have everything, and it’s all delicious: not just churros and hot chocolate, but they also serve their classic Cacaolat in a glass topped with whipped cream.
📍 Xuclà, 4
Granja Dulcinea
We’ll warn you that if this is your first time at Dulcinea, you’ll not only discover one of the best spots for an afternoon snack in Barcelona, but you’ll also find yourself in a beautiful place. Everything is made by hand and fresh to order. Whether you’re a big fan of sweets or not, you’ll be utterly delighted here.
This shop has been in the Gothic Quarter since 1941. It seems as though time has stood still—not just on the walls or the floor, but in the recipes too, which remain the same as they’ve always been—the kind that stand the test of time. Another gem on Petritxol Street.
📍 Petritxol, 2
Churrería J. Argilés
This iconic churros shop, open since 1958, is across from the Marina metro stop, near Razzmatazz and other legendary bars and nightlife spots in Barcelona. Its churros with hot chocolate have become a classic breakfast when you come home from a night out, since it’s open 24 hours on weekends. And if you’re in the mood for something savory rather than sweet, you can try the salsichurro, a churro stuffed with a frankfurter.
📍 Marina, 107
Xurreria Laietana
The invisible churros shop. On a major avenue, a churros shop stands its ground, providing excellent churros and porras to the Borne neighborhood. A tiny spot that goes unnoticed amid the hustle and bustle of Laietana and, oddly enough, is famous in Korea, where people are crazy about churros. A recommended stop amid the bustle of downtown.
📍Via Laietana, 46, Ciutat Vella, 08003 Barcelona
La Selecta: the churro hot dog that defies tradition
Across from the Sagrada Familia, the churrería La Selecta (with 76 years of history) has decided to break with tradition. Here, the fried dough is filled with up to 30 wild options ranging from savory—like its viral hot-dog version with sausage and pickles—to the sweetest treats.
Although they experiment with combinations like the quince “churro-sushi,” this year’s undisputed king is the pistachio and Nutella version. A creation that proves even the oldest classic can be the king of modern street food.
📍 Location: Plaça de la Sagrada Família, 26.
Neighborhood Churro Shops
In the end, the churros that taste best are the ones you enjoy one afternoon at a fair, a neighborhood party, or a classic metal food cart. Because churros are part of our tradition, and while it’s typical to eat them for breakfast or as a snack, they also accompany us during street celebrations, as we dip them in chocolate while standing and get chocolate all over our faces.
So beyond these churrería shops, our recommendation is that when you see a churros stand, stop by and buy some. Because sometimes, the best part of churros is the company.
📍 Various locations
