Sweet, crunchy goodness! Best places for churros in Dubai
A hot crispy churro with a mug of thick dark chocolate dip is what dreams are made of. Also known as the “Spanish doughnuts”, churros are not only immensely popular in Europe and the United States — the UAE has fallen in love with this deep-fried snack too. Churros in Dubai come in endless variations to suit all tastes, but one thing remains constant…deliciousness!
Want to know where you can find the tastiest churros Dubai has to offer? At MyBayut, we’ve got you covered. Let’s begin the quest for good – no, GREAT – churros!
WHAT ARE CHURROS?
The origin of the churro is still unknown. The Spanish churro, according to some, is a descendent of the Chinese youtiao pastry. According to folklore, Portuguese explorers brought youtiao to Iberia, evolving its distinctive star shape and sweetness.
As the authentic Spanish churros are thin, you need to use a star-shaped funnel tip to get the right form. As a result, the ridges become crispier. It’s the sprinkling of cinnamon sugar dust on top that makes people swoon.
BEST PLACES FOR CHURROS IN DUBAI
El Sur
El Sur emanates a calm yet elegant environment with authentic Spanish flair and offers al fresco eating on its stunning outdoor patio, earthy décor, and ultra-chic artwork and interiors. It is known for its authentic Spanish cuisine, including delicious churros with chocolate.
- Price: Contact the restaurant for churro prices
- Timings: Monday – Saturday, 2:00 pm – 11:00 pm | A la carte, 4:00 pm onwards
- Contact: +971-4-511-7373
- Location: The Westin Dubai Mina Seyahi
CHOCO CHURRO CAFÉ
The Choco Churro Café specialises in delicious desserts and tasty, piping hot coffee. It is one of the first authentic churros cafes in Dubai. Along with many other sweet treats, they also serve up some seriously tasty churros in Dubai. You must try their signature classic churros served with a choice of dipping sauce or those covered with milk chocolate and cornflakes (Editor’s Note: how good do they sound?!). Choco Churro Café also has a branch in Abu Dhabi’s Dalma Mall.
- Price: AED 48 (Classic Churro), AED 46 (Mini Pops) | May vary for other flavours
- Timings: 09:00 am to 12:00 am
- Contact: +971-50-190-3423
- Location: Dubai Mall, Downtown Kitchens Area
CHURROS CONE CAFÉ
Taste the flavours of Spain in Dubai at Churros Conê! Pick from a variety of dips to go with your delectable churros. The options include Nutella, lotus and dulce de leche. You can also get soft, fluffy muffins and various tasty hot beverages at this emporium of deliciousness.
The best thing about Churros Cone Cafe is that they give their churros a unique-traditional flip that adds to the mouth-watering crunchiness. And if their cinnamon sugar-coated delights leave you wanting more? You can buy frozen churros pack to take home! The cafe also offers churros delivery in Dubai.
- Price: From AED 21 per serving
- Timings: Everyday 3:00 pm to 12:00 am
- Contact: +971-4-569-3231
- Location: Q1 Mall, Al Warqa 1
TORTUGA
One of the best places for family brunches in Dubai, Tortuga offers excellent traditional dishes of Mexico with beautiful views of Madinat Jumeirah. Their churros are a particular favourite with diners, so make sure to try their Churros Con Chocolate on your next visit.
- Price: AED 50 (Churros Con Chocolate)
- Timings: Monday to Thursday: 06:00 pm to 10:30 pm | Friday to Sunday: 12:30 pm to 03:30 pm, 06:00 pm to 10:30 pm
- Contact: +971-4-432-3232
- Location: Mina A’Salam, Jumeirah
TAQADO MEXICAN KITCHEN
Operating since 2012, Taqado has become a famous burrito and taco spot, thanks to its fresh approach to food. The luscious churros at Taqado come in stacks of three for just 15 AED per portion. All you need to do is choose between the caramel cajita and chocolate dip and voilà!….you’ve got yourself a delicious serving of hearty, crispy churros.
Taqado has various outlets in Dubai, with branches in the Mall of the Emirates, Bay Avenue and The Dubai Mall.
- Price: AED 10 (mini churros tots)
- Timings: Vary
- Location: Multiple including Mall of the Emirates and DIFC
- Contact: +971-4-351-5210
CASA DE TAPAS DUBAI
Casa De Tapas bar and restaurant offers the best Spanish tapas dishes and an impressive assortment of wines and cocktails. You can watch all the major sporting events at their VIP booths equipped with large private screens.
Patrons’ favourite Spanish eatery in Dubai, Casa De Tapas Live Spanish, has a warm, fun-loving atmosphere….and you’ll be delighted when you taste their authentic Spanish churros with chocolate.
- Price: AED 45 (Churros Con Ganache De Chocolate Y Especias)
- Timings: Tuesday to Sunday from 05:00 pm to 12:59 am
- Contact: +971-4-416-1800
- Location: Dubai Creek Golf and Yacht Club, Al Garhoud
FREVO
Frevo, one of the top Brazilian restaurants in Dubai, serves succulent cuts of meat in authentic churrascaria style. But to visit Frevo and not try their mini churros?… Well that would be a crime against your tastebuds! Filled to the brim with traditional dulce de leche and fried to crispy perfection, these morsels of delight are the must-have dessert at the restaurant.
- Price: Churrascaria Experience AED 345 | Vegetarian Experience AED 245 (churros included)
- Timings: Wednesday to Sunday: 06:00 pm to 11:00 pm
- Contact: +971-4-457-3457
- Location: Fairmont The Palm
MAIZ TACOS
One of Dubai’s top female-led restaurants, Maiz Tacos offers delicious meals at affordable prices. A homegrown in Dubai concept that started as a food truck in 2018 has now expanded to bricks and mortar emporium of deliciousness in JLT. You can find churros and dip, as well as churros ice cream sandwiches on their delectable dessert menu.
- Price: AED 30 per serving
- Timings: Weekdays: 12:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Weekends: 12:00 pm to 11:00 pm
- Contact: +971-4-514-4712
- Location: Cluster Y, Jumeirah Lake Towers
MARIA BONITA
Since 2003, this popular hub of tasty tacos has been offering a variety of flavours and specialities from Mexico. If you visit any of their outlets in the city, including Sustainable City, Souk Madinat Jumeirah and Umm Suqeim, churros are the must-try dessert on their menu.
- Price: AED 240 for two people (call the restaurant for churros prices)
- Timings: Vary
- Contact: +971-4-584-6728 (Souk Madinat Jumeirah)
- Location: Multiple
THE SIX BOARD GAME CAFE
The Six, which legitimately bills itself as a paradise for board game fans, is the ideal spot to spend a lazy weekend with friends and family. A fun game of monopoly accompanied by their bite-size no-mess churros skewers is a combo that takes some beating!
It’s worth noting that board games are only AED 35 per person. You can sit for as long as you like and play as many games as you want.
- Price: AED 48 per serving
- Timings: Weekdays: 09:00 am to 12:00 am | Weekends: 09:00 am to 02:00 am
- Contact: +971-4-334-2666
- Location: Burj Vista, Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Boulevard, Downtown Dubai
You can order churros through the many amazing food delivery apps in Dubai too. The list includes Talabat, Eateasy and many more.
FAQS
WHAT DO CHURROS TASTE LIKE?
On the outside, churros are crispy, but on the inside, they’re soft. They have the flavour of cinnamon doughnuts but with crispy ridges. The basic churro is created with only salt, water and flour. However, there are numerous variants to this basic recipe.
WHERE CAN YOU GET CHURROS IN ABU DHABI?
As mentioned above, Choco Churro Café has a Dalma Mall Abu Dhabi branch. Then there’s the luscious offerings of the Churros Café at Al Bahar Corniche, which are strong contenders for the crown of best churros in Abu Dhabi!
That’s a wrap on our guide to the best places for churros in Dubai. If we have missed any of your favourite spots for churros, please do let us know in the comments section below, we’d love to hear from you. Now, in the meantime, get out there and treat your tastebuds to some seriously special churros!
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