Churros with chocolate are one of the most typical sweets in the country, don’t miss them!
This typical dish of Spanish gastronomy was born in Madrid in the 19th century, where it began to be sold at street fairs as a very economical breakfast. At first it was called pan fruit and was eaten alone, but years later someone had the great idea of dipping it in a cup of chocolate and the combination was so explosively delicious that, from then on, they have always gone hand in hand. However, its original recipe comes from China in the 12th century, where they already offered the original churro for breakfast, the youtiao, wrapped in salt and accompanied by soy milk or spicy sauce and rice. In Spain it was decided to change salt for sugar and, finally, dip it in chocolate. It is made from flour and sugar. Years later, the porra was born from the churro, a broader and larger version with a similar but different flavor.
Where to eat churros in Barcelona
Petritxol Street is the place par excellence to eat churros with chocolate, there are many charming cafes, they are the traditional ones. There you can find places like:
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La Pallaresa:
Since 1947, it is one of the best chocolate shops in Barcelona and they offer chocolate with exquisite churros, as well as sweet treats to dip in the cup.📍 Calle Petritxol 11
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Petritxol Xocoa:
An elegant cafeteria where bar chocolates, such as truffles or bonbons, are sold, as well as milkshakes and ice creams. But the best thing is their artisan churros, where you can dip them with chocolate and cream. 📍 Calle Petritxol 11
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Granja & Chocolatería La Nena:
A famous place in the Gracia neighborhood, it is one of the places that offers the best churros in Barcelona. The place is fun and dynamic, with colorful chairs and games for children, and it also has a more chill out part where you can read a good book. 📍 Carrer de Ramón y Cajal, 36
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Churrería Manuel San Román
It is one of the most classic churrerías in Barcelona. Since 1968 they have offered traditional churros with chocolate, dipped in plenty of sugar. In addition, it also has batons or lassoes, and salty products such as potatoes and cod fritters.
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Viader
Another classic of chocolate with churros in Barcelona, generally frequented by groups of ladies, it is a legendary establishment in Raval, since 1870, because it was where the famous Cacaolat chocolate shake was invented. They offer delicious churros, with or without chocolate, with cream or without, and Catalan cream and different types of brioches.
