Churrería El Moro Centro

"There’s always a line at Churreria El Moro, whether you show up first thing in the morning, around lunchtime, or right after dinner. And for good reason—this local chain (with 12 locations around the city) makes some of the best churros in existence. You can get a four-pack fresh out of the fryer and covered in cinnamon sugar with a side of hot chocolate dip for around $5. If you need to cool down after walking around all day, take yourself and a consuelo—El Moro’s churro ice cream sandwich—to nearby Plaza Rio de Janeiro for some shade." - guillaume guevara

"Waiting in line is an art, and at el Moro you get to put your patience to the test. Here you will have the choice to get in line for a to-go churro and drink, a different line to get some tacos or tortas, or wait in a third line for a table where you will be able to enjoy the same tacos, churros and drinks. The place itself has a rustic 1920's vibe to it, and the crew cranks meters and meters of churros every minute. This is a must visit if you want to taste some great churros." - Bryant Castro & Abel Coss from Open Late

"El Moro has been part of Mexican culture since 1935 when the first store opened in Centro Historico and has been well known for its great churros and long waits (worth it). Besides churros, you can get a variety of hot beverages. My personal favorite is the Especial, a bittersweet chocolate with cinnamon." - Arlette Go

"Churros and Chocolate Anytime You Want Them El Moro has been turning out churros and creamy hot chocolate 24 hours a day since 1935. You can have your churros three ways—with sugar, with sugar and cinnamon, or with cajeta, a creamy caramel—and your hot chocolate one of four ways—Mexican, French, Spanish, or Swiss-style. Though some regulars have complained that the quality and cleanliness of this spot have declined in recent years, a late-night pass by El Moro is a longstanding tradition in Mexico City ."

"This legendary "churreria" has been open in the same locale in the Centro since 1935 when the Spanish owners bought the property and imported the Spanish fried-dough delicacy to Mexico. They've been going ever since, in the same old building, with floor to ceiling tiled interiors, and the same menu of churros and four hot chocolate varieties—the thick Spanish version, traditional French style, cinnamon and vanilla-infused Mexican variety, and Swiss, which comes with whipped cream. There are a couple of new specialties on offer, including their take on the ice-cream sandwich, but nothing beats dipping a plain churro into a mug of hot chocolate. If the Centro is too much of a journey, they have a new stand at the Mercado Roma."