If you’re heading to Barcelona for the first time, you’ve probably got ‘Churros in Barcelona’ on your must-do list. Sure, they might not be the healthiest choice… But they are a part of the culture! But here’s a curious fact though: Did you know that churros might not have originated in Spain? Some sources suggest they could have come from China, during the Ming Dynasty. But let’s focus on the topic for today: where to find the best churros in Barcelona? Check out our top picks below:
Churros in Barcelona
When it comes to churrerías that are all about delicious churros, there are two that stand out:
Instagram viral churrería in Barcelona, Churrería San Román
Located in the el Born neighborhood, this is probably the most iconic churrería in Barcelona and it recently went viral on social networks. Here is the anecdote: a famous Kpop singer posted it on Instagram, and this traditional churreria in Barcelona went viral on social networls.
They offer from the most traditional churros, called “porras,” to creative ones filled with cream or chocolate. Moreover, you can indulge in the classic combination of “chocolate con churros”, as Churrería San Román also serves hot chocolate at a really affordable price. The best part of visiting Churrería San Román is knowing that your support contributes to keeping this family-owned and iconic establishment running for many more years to come. Churrería San Román is a take away churro shop in Barcelona, like most churrerías, but if you prefer to sit to enjoy delicious churros, you will find iconic churrería places at Petritxol street, the chocolate street in Barcelona.
Churrería Trébol
Another icon of the Barcelona churro scene, you’ll find Churrería Trébol on Córcega Street, in Example. This place offers a wide array of varieties, from the classic porras to churros filled with chocolate or cream. But wait, there’s more! They also serve “xuixos”, a typical Catalan pastry generously filled with cream. Whether you’re exploring the city center or just in need of something sweet, Churrería Trébol has got you covered.
So these two churrerías we have featured so far are the typical churrerías where you just go and buy churros and leave. But if you prefer to sit down and enjoy some churros with hot chocolate, here we share some cafeterias which are ideal for a “merienda” and where churros are included in their menus.
Granja Viader
One of our favorite cafeterias that we have the pleasure to know its history firsthand, told by Mercè Casademunt in an interview. The 5th generation of this family business is in charge of Granja Viader, a cafeteria which is an icon in the city. Besides the centuries of history, their homemade whipped cream and churros are just delicious.
La Nena
If you are exploring Gràcia neighborhood and feel like eating something sweet, La Nena is the place. Located in the center of the neighborhood, this is a traditional place for “merienda” or delicious breakfasts. They offer many varieties of pastries, including churros. So La Nena is another place we recommend to try churros in Barcelona!
Petritxol Street
This is not a place but a street: Carrer Petritxol. We wrote about this delicious Street in one of our articles Chocolate street Carrer Petritxol. This is actually the “chocolate street” in Barcelona, where you will find diverse shops focusing on chocolate products and also cafeterias that have chocolate con churros in their menus. Some of them are Granja Dulcinea or Pallaresa.
And if after reading this article you start to feel a bit hungry… You can read on our web section focused on Food. Because discovering Barcelona through food is a real gastronomic pleasure.
