El Moro Churrería

Well, disappointing to say the least. I ordered a chocolate español and it wasn’t thick at all like a chocolate español should be. So I went back and told them my order was wrong if u could please give me what I asked for. But alas, they gave me one of the same. Not to be pedantic but I just came back from CDMX and their Polanco and condesa locations did have actual thick chocolate español. I understand it takes a long time to make, but why advertise and sell something that you’re not preparing correctly. $6 isn’t cheap either. Churros are ok.

I was told these are the only authentic churros outside of Mexico. Service was fast (considering they are made to order and there was a line). Churros are hot and fresh.

If you've been to Mexico City, you know these churros are famous and have several locations. I was excited to learn they are now in the US! Also pleased to find they are located inside a Mexican food heaven. I really enjoyed my churro.

This churro was definitely enjoyable. It had a nice balance of sweetness and a satisfying texture that made it a great treat overall. It was fresh, warm, and had that classic churro flavor that you expect—enough to make you want more. While it didn’t quite reach that next level of “amazing” or stand out as the best I’ve ever had, it still delivered a solid experience. If you’re craving something sweet and comforting, this churro won’t disappoint. It’s not unforgettable, but it’s definitely worth getting if you’re nearby.

Nice cafe and churros . El Moro Churreria has a patio outdoor seating area. It’s a great place for a coffee and dessert .

The absolute BEST churros!! I've gone to El Moro several times in Mexico City and the quality here in Costa Mesa is on par! The churros have the best crunch to them, never soggy or hard to rip apart, and are just the right amount of sweet. The young man working the order pickup station was SO nice and made my day ☺️

I had a mixed experience at this store. The shop itself was great, with such a wide variety of items that it really reminded me of Mexico. It was fun to browse through everything they had to offer. However, I was let down by the churros. They were just okay, which was disappointing because I had high expectations. They did not cut them evenly. Honestly, Disneyland's churros are much better. It might have been an off day for them since the staff making the churros seemed uninterested and not very welcoming. The one exception was the lady at the cash register, who was friendly and helpful. Her kindness was a bright spot in the visit. I’d go back for the atmosphere and selection of goods, but I’d probably skip the churros next time.

Disappointed in the quality of their Cafe de olla I felt like I was drinking pure sugar not exactly sure what their standards are. And the classic hot chocolate was disgusting, it was oily and it didn't taste good because it had like milk that had been sitting there and I was able to taste something like masa in the hot chocolate this is definitely a no for me. I was able to see little crumbs. The only the item I would buy again will be the Churros. They still need a lot of improvement because the meat in their tortas has zero flavor like they choose to not season their meat and then thought that if they added onions and cilantro, this would add flavor but again it was a complete disappointment people from Mexico know how to eat and make tortas. This place doesn't represent Mexico not even a little. It lacks flavor and authenticity.

When I heard El Moro had come to LA but the wait times were 3+ hours, I was very skeptical. So many legit churrerías in the greater LA area, but I knew El Moro came highly rated. When we happened to drive by on Monday afternoon and saw the line was short, we pulled over and I hopped in line. I waited about 20 minutes before ordering, which gave me plenty of time to take in the menu and people watch while they enjoyed their orders. I got Combo 1 and the Francés (iced). I was hoping for the guava dip but they only had chocolate at that time. Daniel rang me up and was super helpful! I was happy to practice my Spanish with him and ask for his recommendations/favorites. I was quickly called and Elijah was bagging up my churros. He was friendly and kind! The my drank came up and I hopped back in the car and took off. Inside and outside seating options available. Everything was beautiful and clean! Definitely check them out and if the line is long and you've got time, wait it out. Otherwise, come on a weekday, midday.

My absolute favorite dessert place in Southern California. This is because churros are my favorite dessert and few places do them right. This reminds me of the churros I had in Spain-- light, crispy, dipped in chocolate. (I need to get churros in Mexico!) Service is pretty quick. I got a trio of dipping sauces to try: Cajeta (not for me), chocolate (a classic), and guava (also not for me with churros). Next time I will skip the sauces and just enjoy the churros alone. The churros are amazing. I live in LA and can see myself driving down to OC once a month for these churros. Light, crispy, and not dense at all. These will be the best churros you ever eat. I can't wait for El Moro to open their LA location!

Highly recommend! These churros are so soft and sweet. Perfect dessert for a quick bite. The entrance and line starts on the left side of the market. I went around 8pm on a Tuesday and I was so lively. The line goes by fast to order. The service is so nice for how busy they are. I ordered the 4 churro pack and then said we get an extra for free! They even added the little bits to our bag. We tried the chocolate/hazelnut and guava dipping sauce. My group surprisingly preferred the guava better because it helped cut some of the sweetness of the cinnamon sugar. Compared to Disneyland churros I would say the pricing was very much worth it. There is seating inside and outside (with heaters). Parking: shared lot, but can get very crowded Side note: Google Maps routed me to the far left corner of the plaza to Home Depot but it's on the other side of the plaza.

This is why I came to the market! I'm so glad they had a 1 churro option! I just wanted to try it! Ordering service is quick, but the wait is long. I understand they fry it fresh. It's worth the wait!!!! There's nothing better than a fresh, hot churro!

Located inside the Northgate Mercado on the left. Its modern and minimalistic design drew our attention, reminiscent of Disneyland even to their open kitchen concept where you can see through the glass panes what they're doing. We had to try a churro. We got their seasonal flavor which is a gingerbread flavor for $3.50. IT WAS SO GOOD. Light and fluffy churro, not hefty, not dense, not rich. I see why you can pair it with a dip. We're not sure how to describe the exact notes and flavor of the gingerbread because it isn't what we expected when we heard "gingerbread" but the flavor was gooood. Would 10/10 get again. Also sampled a bit of their Mexicano hot chocolate available at the registers and that was delicious too. Smooth hot chocolate with a bit of cinnamon that brings the warmth into your body.

I bought torta today n it was cold no favor or salt. The rest of the food is great i was looking forward to eating this torta but i was disappointed.

It's a great spot for a sweet treat after you get tacos or something else inside the market. They're super freshly made and scorching hot so maybe wait a bit lol. Lots of flavors and options and decent value. The churros are made to order, piping hot and crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. They're a bunch of seasonal flavors and dipping sauces. It can be a few bucks if you just want a single churro or a little bit more if you want a bunch of mini churros which isn't too bad. I think mine was a tiny bit overcooked but it didn't ruin it. Located inside of the northgate market, you'll have plenty of things to do before or after the long wait lol. On weekends though, you might have to wait a lot longer. Food: 7/10 Service: 6/10 Atmosphere: 9/10 Value: 8/10

Sometimes you gotta try something drastically different. Since venturing down to OC to get Asian food is so typical, why not try something outside the Asian box for dessert. Churro is a nice alternative to boba or 85 degree bakery (but love those too). El Moro Churreria is located within the northgate market in Costa Mesa. There's a line but that speaks to the quality. It's fun just to watch the churro mass preparation. Churro should be consumed on site to enjoy the freshness--hot, crunchy and soft. We tried the chocolate hazelnut dip which was heavenly. Oh and while you enjoy it, take a stroll through the northgate market. Bustling and exciting on a weekend. Interesting food booths and live music.

As someone that has been to Mexico many times, I will take the stance now that El Moro is hands down the best churro I've had in the U.S. Perfectly crispy on the outside, soft and airy on the inside, and made fresh to order. Not greasy at all. The dipping chocolate is rich and legit, and the filled churros are incredible. If you like churros, this place is a must. I live down the street and this is a #1 rotation dessert spot for me. Lines can get long during weekend peak hours. Located inside a Northgate Mercado grocery store.

Came by today to check out what the hype was about. So good. Got 1 original churro $3 and 1 seasonal churro with orange blossom at $3.50. Both were perfectly baked. I also bought a cajeta dipping sauce at $2. Don't really need it as it just adds more sweetness to the already sweet churros. Either way you eat them; the churros are great. Best when they come right out of the oven!

This is a very unique place that offers unique coffee drinks, and freshly made churros. Don't be afraid of the line as it does go pretty quickly or because it sometimes goes down you can always go through the other parts of the Mercado and then maybe come back 10 or 15 minutes later . Employees here are always working their hardest to prepare the drinks and Rose and it is fun to watch them be prepared .

My favorite churros! I was so excited this was opening in Costa Mesa as I've been to the original in Mexico City. It's located inside Northgate Market and if you walk in on the left entrance. There can be a line since it's a popular spot but things move quickly. You can also order ahead online but I always just order in person since I go during off peak hours. I order 4 churros and that's a good amount for myself and another person to enjoy. I've tried the hot chocolate and it's very rich and creamy. I've also had the chocolate dipping sauce which is good and not too sweet but I enjoy the churros by itself. They always come out super fresh and dipped on cinnamon sugar. It's located inside the Northgate Market so it's always fun walking around and checking things out. There are tables inside as well as outside on the patio to eat. The parking lot can be busy if you go during peak hours.

SUPER LOVE CHURROS AND THESE CHURROS ARE NO JOKE! Was in Costa Mesa and a friend recommended this place. It's inside the Northgate Market, and it can get packed! The line was all the way to the door when I arrived, but the line went by pretty quickly. These are the closest to the churros I've always craved for. Light, crispy, and the hot chocolate they offer just complements each other. I dip my churros, take a bite, and sip and every bite blows my mind! Definitely a must try!

Just typing this makes me crave for another. 4 churros and hazelnut chocolate sauce ~$12. It's made to order, I waited a little over five minutes. I ordered this during opening and with a slight reheat during dinner time that same day, it was equally delicious and crispy.

Very fun place. It's located inside of a fancy Mexican market. They have many different kinds of hot chocolate and churros. Service is super friendly and quick. Everything is made fresh right in front of you. Love this place.

Los MEJORES churros!!! The BEST churros!!! Fuimos aquí por que mire que estos churros vienen de mx y son los mejores. Ya estábamos en Newport entonces pasamos después de cenar y omg... que delicia!! También ordenamos una bebida de chocolate y estaba bien rico!! Vivimos lejos pero voy a venir de nuevo!!

*Burnt - Overpriced - Unsanitary* Haven't been here since shortly after they originally opened. It was good then. This week, we ate next door at Pradera (amazing), and went for churros after. The cashier kept dropping the dipping sauces on the floor, I made sure to use a napkin to hold the sauce when I opened it as I thought he gave me the container that had touched the dirty floor. They were $11 + $2 ea sauce, burnt, and tasted like old oil. Waste of money. If you're anywhere near a Lucero's Bakery, their churros are fresh and less expensive.

Omg!!!! these churros are freaking amazing. At least in my opinion I can't believe I missed these last visit. I was at the bakery and went for the pan dulce Mexican bread and I skipped the churros big mistake anyways today I'm back and I had to stop here. Wow these are so delicious made it to order. They also have hot drinks like Champurrado but since it's summertime, I decided to skip it until winter lol. These are so addicting we finished them in one sitting. They come with dipping sauce my son got a vanilla dip. I went for the Nutella dip so good. It will not disappoint. If you're into churros..... look no further.....see you next week. I'm addicted.

Delicious authentic churros that are super crispy and sugary with delicious dip. Unfortunately they didn't have the guava dip or the seasonal dip available. Each churro is pretty long. Located inside north gate right at one of the entrances.

When they first opened it was really good! The churro was so soft and delicious. I went several times but haven't been for many months until tonight. We got the combo with the four churros, hot chocolate and dip. First time I took a bite of the churro it was burnt tasting and left a terrible after taste in my mouth. It was a nasty after taste. Then I asked for another one and they replaced it. The same issue when I got in the car and ate it. The churros were burnt tasting and my family members agreed. This was not the same churros I had few months ago. It was super dry and it was just cooked too long in the fryer. Not sure if this was an off night but man those churros were not edible at all. It was a disappointing since we drove 25 minutes to get these.

The most authentic Churro shop/ Churreria ever. I'm very happy I don't have to travel to Mexico City for these rite of passages. They make it how it's done in Spain and Mexico, and dare I say better than most places in California. They're crispy, light, airy, and they're served with the right dips. They're made fresh. Fun fact, Churros are actually eaten for breakfast in Spain. Rest assured, don't expect the chewy, stale, hard to bite churros. The ones that have overly sweet, artificial fillings. You won't find those subpar churros here. This authentic Mexico City chain is located inside Northgate Supermercado, you can enter quickly through the left door facing the store, away from the Main Street. When the colder months start hitting, I will definitely be back soon for their amazing hot chocolates. My personal favorite is the Mexican Hot chocolate. 10000/10

Located inside a giant Northgate Market, this churro place really has some of the best churros. It's all freshly made with a light and airy dough which is just sooo magical with that light crisp on the outside. We only got the small size since we ate so much food from the stalls inside the market, but even when full, I wished we got more. There's also a whole list of chocolate drinks. We got the champurrado which is a traditional drink of chocolate mixed with masa harina. It was a thick drink packed with cinnamon and other spices. While unique, I think I'll go for a regular chocolate drink next time to really get the cacao flavor. Lines are usually pretty long on the weekends, but it's fast since they only have a few menu items, just different variations. It's inside the market, but there's also a door straight to this place from the parking lot.

Churros are really enjoyable, they're above average. Unfortunately the hot chocolate is mid and it's served EXTREMELY HOT, too hot in fact. Annoyingly hot and dangerous.

This is my favorite churros place ever! My friend first introduced me to El Moro Chureia and I am hooked ever since!! You have the options to get a long churros or churros bite along by with dipping sauce. I opted for the long churros and an order of the churros bite. I also picked the hazelnut chocolate dip and condensed milk for dipping sauce! The churros were made fresh to order, so they always come out piping hot. It was so crunchy with the sweet cinnamon sugar, a perfect combo for dessert! I did request for light sugar, so I can pair them with the dipping sauce. El Moro Churreia located inside of Mercado Gonzales Northgate Market, which is super nice and modern. There are tables that use can sit to enjoy your churros if you don't want to bring your churros to-go. It was really cool seeing the workers fried and make your churros on the spot through the glass window!

Stopped in while shopping for groceries. I love the convenience of having this restaurant inside the store. I opted for a cold brew de olla and it was tasty! It was a bit sweeter than I usually would like but the flavor was absolutely on point. I didn't opt for a churro this time but I've gotten them once and it was a delicious bite. 10/10 I recommend!

I finally tried this churro bar and it didn't disappoint. They are located in the Northgate grocery store. The line was long but, they work quick to get it down. I ordered the Moritos which are bite sized churros in a cup and it can easily be shared with 2 people. For dipping, I ordered the cajeta and guava sauces which I loved! The churros are absolutely delicious and have the perfect texture. My son ordered the churro ice cream sandwich and it was amazing. The ice cream is on another level when it comes to flavor too. I HIGHLY recommend checking them out if you're in the mood for an amazing dessert.

El Moro Churreria may give Don Churros a run for their money. The little churro shop is located within a bustling Mexican marketplace. The line moved quickly, and we ordered 4 churros with caramel, chocolate, and hazelnut dipping sauces. The churros were made fresh and came out in 5-10 minutes. These babies were piping hot and smelled divine! As I took my first bite, my mouth was filled with cinnamon sugar and flakey, crispy churro. So darn good!! The caramel sauce was my favorite, and I could have just eaten that by itself! Overall, amazing churros! I would love to come back the next time I'm in SoCal!

The churros are made fresh right in front of you. The stand has a very cute design and even the little bag they give you your churros in is so cute. They give a good amount of cinnamon sugar dusting on the churro. And on my visit, they gave me the drill when it was still piping hot so I had time to take my selfie. Find a seat and buy into it still warm.

This place is tasty. The line wasn't too long and it went by fast. I loved their champurrado. I also got their churro bites. Delicious. I tried the dipping trio and liked all of them for different reasons but my favorite was the cajeta. Chocolate is better if you like a dip that's not so sweet. Condensed milk is great if you like very sweet. I wish they had their seasonal guava flavor but alas it wasn't meant to be. Tried their cafe de olla sample and it was okay. Enjoyed the north gate. It was a cool place. We were able to find seats which was good. It was a nice experience. Would definitely recommend as a solid churro option.

This place is amazing, the fact that it is inside the Northgate market, you feel right at home. The Mexican vibe, is awesome. Their service was amazing as well, everyone was very friendly. These churros are made perfectly, they are warm and the sauces they have to pair it with just all around some of the best churros I've had.

BOMB fresh churros, the original location is in Mexico City and they've been open since 1935. I love the neat uniforms and clean kitchen area which you can view as you are in line. The first time I saw a fresh churro spiral being made was on YouTube and I immediately went to Don Churros Gomez after. That place is traditional and a bit more new school, El Moro feels like you are eating history. Watching the giant spiral being taken out of the oil and cut is part of the experience here. If you've never had a fresh churro do yourself a favor and come here, it's much more airy and light when fresh and the taste is stellar. If you leave it for about 10 minutes it'll start to become dense and like the typical pre cooked churro so enjoy it while it's fresh!

I have only been here 2 times and they were a year apart. They are as good as I remembered. We only ordered churros this time. The first time I came was when it was grand opening so it was a little chaotic. While the parking lot is still chaotic the process of ordering and getting your churros is quicker since they are mostly selling only that they have someone constantly frying them up. I saw that they now have iced chocolate and a spainish version of the thicker hot chocolate. I ate part of my churro on the drive home and toasted the rest the oven the next day. It was still yummy!

The Mercado Gonzales is beautifully decorated with colorful murals, and offers Mexican groceries and cuisine. El Moro Churrería has the best churros that I've ever had in my life. It's busy and popular for obvious reasons. The service is quick and friendly, and there's a good amount of seating to enjoy your snack. These churros are crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. The burst of cinnamon sugar in every bite makes them so delicious. I can't even think of any other churro that can compete with these. If you want something extra sweet then you can order a dipping sauce or a drink with these, but they're truly perfect by themselves.

I had much higher expectations for this 90 year old legendary business. The churros are prepped in front of you but it could beat some of the taco stands we've been to in riverside. The service was great, the storefront looks clean and awesome, well staffed, but it was the churros that let us down, especially with premium pricing.

Famous churros from Mexico City?? Count me in! This was our second time visiting this spot located inside Northgate market. We decided to order something different and go with the churro bites instead. These were sooo addicting. Since they were smaller bites, they tasted extra crispy and light. Each churro nugget tasted like a bite of cinnamon-sugared heaven. The chocolate hazelnut sauce was a great compliment as well. Definitely will be dreaming about these churros for days to come.

I got an iced lechero with oat milk. I thought it would be sweetened but it wasn't and I'm glad it wasn't. It was really good! Perfect amount of milk to coffee. It's located inside Northgate Market, near the bakery. The line can get long sometimes but it's a nice spot.

I LOVE the moritos - small churros; I feel it's the perfect portion. I also have now tried chocolate and chocolate/hazelnut dipping sauces and I prefer all chocolate. No seasonal dipping sauce right now; the berry flavor is only for ice cream. Plan on waiting 15 minutes to get your delicious churros!

Best Churros I've ever had! The dough texture and flavor are perfect and we all loved the dipping sauces too. Buy more than you think you want, they will go quickly!

The trials were literally everything I look for in a great churro. They were crispy, white, fluffy, and perfectly dusted with cinnamon sugar. I also purchased the trio of dipping sauces to get a little taste of them all. The caramel was the greatest accompaniment, and I think probably the best accompaniment to a churro. But I've got to say the guava dipping sauce may have stolen the show. I only purchased one churro because 4 felt like too much, but that was a mistake! I'm telling you, just get the 4 at least and workout the rest at the gym .

Worth the hype! This is indeed the best Mexican churros in SoCal! There will be a line but it does move fast. The pro move here is to have someone wait in line to order while you go shop for any Mexican ingredients you might need from the grocery. I still wish I could get excellent Spanish churros here but absent that, I'll happily have these Mexican churros!

The churros here are delicious! I'm not an expert on churros, but I really enjoyed how light and fluffy these were when compared to larger churros at Disneyland or the old Costco churros. They tasted great with the chocolate sauce that we ordered, and my wife and I finished them so quickly. The line moves very fast, and you can see them making the churros fresh through the glass window looking into the kitchen. Would definitely come back!

My sweet coworker was kind enough to get me a homemade churro while at northgate market- I swear I was in heaven. The cinnamon sugar is perfectly distributed throughout the churro. The inside is mushy and gooey in the best way- outside is crispy. It really was the best churro I've ever had. I can't wait for my next one.

Went on a Saturday afternoon and it was POPPIN! The wait was about 25-30 min to get to the cashier. We were not greeted and were given sarcasm when we asked about the different sauces offered. The wait was only about 5-10 minutes long and luckily some seating indoors opened up to sit at. No one comes around to clean the tables though so expect to clean them up yourselves (esp. when people leave sticky messes). Overall, great tucked away spot (inside a Northgate Market) and worth it if you need a quick treat! It also is a great snack while grocery shopping! I also will note that I got the gingerbread flavored churro and really liked it. It was subtle in taste but I liked the dough consistency of these churros. I've been to other Northgate markets but this one felt like I was transported to a little farmers market in another country!

When I went to Mexico City, I stopped by el moro quite a few times to get these delicious churros. When I found this place I was ecstatic. It's the same delicious churros although it's a little bit more expensive. There's always a line here however that is a good thing since you will be getting the freshest churros possible. I got a cup of mini churros to share. That cinnamon sugar goodness. You definitely should eat it as soon as possible because churros really don't keep that well I think.

What is not to love about a freshly made churro? Only the long line to actually get one The churros are made fresh right in front of you. They are lightly dusted with sugar and cinnamon. You can also get a small churro ice cream sandwich. They use real vanilla bean ice cream.

The line wasn't too long when we arrived. I got the Moritos and the Mexicano hot chocolate. The churros were crispy and coated with cinnamon sugar, which there was a lot left of in the cup. Would definitely come back if I'm ever craving churros! The mexicano hot chocolate was also really good. It's semi sweet with small chunks of cinnamon inside which I liked the texture of. Compared to the espanol hot chocolate, which was super thick (almost like pudding I feel like) the mexicano hot chocolate was thinner and silkier. The hot chocolate also made a great dip for the churros. The store is located to the left of northgate market's main entrance. There's a bakery shop right across from El Moro, which we visited afterwards!

What a scam. I ordered through Uber Eats, 4 churros and three dipping sauces, and not only did I only receive 1 churro, the package was opened. This is a huge safety concern. What a waste of $18.45.

I am usually not a huge dessert fan, especially churros but these were yummy! I love how they're made fresh so they're nice and warm. Perfect if you have a sweet tooth!

After watching somebody feed Phil on Netflix and he was in Mexico City having these amazing churros. Then I see something pop up on my IG story of this place opening up inside the biggest Northgate in Costa Mesa, Orange county. Once you walk in you see the El moro first and another bakery across. You order your goodies and you get to stand there and look at the magic happens. Looks amazing and super fresh, We ended up ordering the 12 piece with 3 dipping sauce, two types of hot chocolate, mexicano and france. Mexicano seems a little too sweet but the France wasn't too sweet and delicious. We had to eat some of the churro there and it really doesn't need the dipping sauce. It's delicious the way it is. now reheating it, it's still really good. win win! Service was quick and the staff was very friendly.