Best Churros in Seville: 7 Places You Need to Go To Right Now
If you’re like most people, you want to try churros when you’re in Seville.
And why wouldn’t you? It’s a deep-fried doughnut dipped in chocolate—everything about that description sounds delicious.
But there’s a problem:
A lot of churros are bad. And bad churros… well, they can ruin your time in Spain. They can also ruin your stomach for the day!
Luckily, I’ve eaten a lot of churros during my time in Seville. So, I’m pretty confident that I know which ones are good, and which ones you shouldn’t even look at.
Keep reading to find out the 7 places you need to visit if you’re looking for the best churros in town!
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Where to Eat Churros in Seville
After plenty of research, and lots of siestas, these 7 spots are my top picks for the best churros in Seville.
Keep in mind though, most of these places will only serve churros at certain times of day. Traditionally, you get your churros as either breakfast, or a hearty afternoon tea called merienda.
What that means for you is that it’s hard to find churros outside of the hours of 8am-12pm and 4pm-8pm!
Read more: Need something to eat for lunch and dinner? Check out my guide to the best tapas in Seville, and the dishes you can’t afford to miss!
Bar El Comercio
Practical information:
- Address: Calle Lineros, 9.
- Hours: 7.30am-9pm Monday to Saturday.
For me, El Comercio is the must-visit destination for any churro-hunter. This old-school style bar was first opened in 1906 by the same family that owns it today!
Three generations ago, the Rivera family were vacationing in Argentina, and decided to buy a lottery ticket (because; screw-it-we’re-on-vacation). Turns out, they won! Bringing their winnings back to their hometown of Seville, they decided to open up El Comercio, and it remains pretty much unchanged to this very day.
The churros here are fried fresh to order and served in generous portions with mugs full of lusciously thick hot chocolate. It’s a super popular place among locals, so you’ll get to experience a true sevillano breakfast when you squeeze up at the bar between people on their way to work!
Cafetería Bar El Pilar
Practical information:
- Address: Calle María Auxiliadora, 17.
- Hours: 9am-5pm, every day.
Right next to one of Seville’s most popular flamenco tablaos, El Pilar is as local as breakfast gets. In fact, you’ll probably be the only non-local there!
Don’t let that put you off, though, because the service here is warm and friendly, and the atmosphere is one of friends sharing chocolate. Order your churros or porras and grab a table, or muscle up at the bar and be amazed at how fast those orders come out!
La Centuria
Practical information:
- Address: Plaza de la Encarnación, 9 (next to the Setas monument).
- Hours: 6:45am-9:30pm, Monday to Saturday.
For the last four decades, Antonio and Emilia Herrera have run the most popular churros bar in town. Named after the Roman Centurions who parade past the bar every year for Semana Santa, La Centuria is a no-frills local hotspot.
The place is always packed (you’ll be lucky to find a table, but don’t worry, there’s plenty of room with the grannies at the bar!). But amazingly, the waiters still know everyone’s names!
La Calentería
Practical information:
- Address: Calle Cano y Cueto, 7.
- Hours: 7:00am-12:00pm, every day.
You might decide to take a stroll through the Murillo Gardens while in Seville. A beautiful park next to the Alcazar palace, there are few more pleasant walks to have!
You might also notice that at the northern end of the gardens, there’s a massive line of people. And those people are there for La Calentería.
Since 1860, this churrería has been making their dough fresh each morning for a huge crowd. You can buy churros to stay or to take away, as well as a paper cup full of some ridiculously thick and tasty hot chocolate.
Come during the Seville’s yearly April Fair, and you’ll also see some flamenco dresses worn by people on their way to the party!
Cafetería Doña Carmen
Practical information:
- Address: Calle San Eloy, 19.
- Hours: 7am-9pm Monday to Saturday.
Hidden around the corner from Seville’s main shopping streets, Doña Carmen is a great place to grab not just breakfast, but also a respite from the Zara crowds! This bustling bar serves tapas and drinks throughout the day, but is a local hotspot at breakfast and merienda (afternoon tea).
You’ll be able to sample churros in the traditional star-shape form here, dusted with cinnamon and sugar, as well as in the thicker porra shape. If you’re looking for a churrería to hit up before braving the shopping crowds, this is your place!
Churrería Los Especiales
Practical information:
- Address: Puente de Isabel II (the Seville side).
- Hours: 7am-2am Monday to Sunday.
Sure, churros are generally a daytime type of carbohydrate. But sometimes, you need a deep-fried midnight snack. For those times, you’ve got Churrería Los Especiales.
This kiosk on the banks of Seville’s river-turned-canal serves fried-to-order churros from throughout the day and into the night. So, it’s a favourite among late-night revellers looking to line their stomachs with something that’s not fermented!
Bar Duque
Practical information:
- Address: Plaza del Duque, 5 (next to the Corte Ingles department store).
- Hours: 7am-11pm, Monday to Saturday.
If you go to do some shopping at El Corte Ingles mall, you’ll notice something on your way in. On one corner of the plaza outside the store, there’ll be a crowd of happy-looking locals.
In the evening or at lunchtime, you’ll see them enjoying a beer and a snack. But walk by at breakfast or during afternoon tea (merienda), and you’ll see nothing but churros!
There’s not much space here, but grab a standing table outside to enjoy some people watching in the square.
Final Thoughts: Churros Are Weird…
When you think about it, churros are kind of a weird thing. First of all, when you make them, you’re taking some dough and putting it through a giant spaghetti machine.
Next, you’re taking those thick, doughy noodles, and deep frying them. Sure, it’s fried in Spanish olive oil so it’s not as unhealthy as it could be. But at the end of the day, you still have to live with the idea that you are making deep-fried jumbo spaghetti.
And that’s not even the end of it, because what you’re doing next is taking that oily noodle and covering it in chocolate, or sugar and cinnamon. Because nothing sets you up for the day like a big breakfast of Type 2 Diabetes.
Now, if that’s made you curious, you should go and read my post all about churros culture in Spain! Some things may surprise you, like the fact that churros might actually come from China!
So, go read all about what Spanish churros are all about.
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If you’re looking for the other top foods to start the day with, don’t miss my picks of the best breakfasts in Seville. From traditional to modern, there’s something for everyone!
If it’s sweets you’re after, than you can’t leave Spain without trying turron. This Spanish nougat will leave you wanting more, and it only has 3 ingredients!
And if you’re after still more sweet treats, take a look at my picks for the nine best Spanish desserts in the country! (And a pro tip, the best pastries tend to be made by nuns! Find out where to buy the best convent sweets in Seville).
For everything else, head to my ultimate foodie’s guide to where to eat in Seville.