Churrería El Moro

"Early evening is churro time in Mexico City—families, couples, and friends all go out for a taste of sweet fried dough and chocolate. You'll often find lines snaking around the block outside this beloved churrería (churro shop). There are shops in Roma, Centro Historico, Condesa, Polanco, and Cuauhtémoc. Most have spiffy interiors with blue and white tile, bright lighting, and long communal tables. Watch the cooks dip, fry, and sugar-coat your long, spindly churro, which is paired with hot chocolate in a flavor of your choosing. With your order of churros (just 20 pesos), you get a cup of hot chocolate for dipping and sipping. There are a number of flavors to choose from: Spanish (the traditional approach, sweet and thick), Mexican (a lighter version), French (has a touch of vanilla), special (semi-sweet chocolate with cinnamon), light (light milk and no sugar), Swiss chocolate (with whipped cream), and choco mocha." - Scarlett Lindeman

"There’s always a line at Churreria El Moro in Roma Norte, 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." - Max Bonem