15 best Churro spots in Arizona Ranked

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15 best Churro spots in Arizona Ranked

Daily Life In San Cristobal De Las Casas During The Covid-19 Pandemic - Source: Getty
Daily Life In San Cristobal De Las Casas During The Covid-19 Pandemic - Source: Getty

Churros is a fried dough pastry and is said to be of Spanish and Portuguese cuisine. The fried dough is often coated with cinnamon and sugar and can be served with dipping sauces, various toppings, or even with ice cream. This list of the best Churros in Arizona is curated with the help of online reviews and lists, so it might mostly contain the most trendy restaurants.

15. Del Taco - Multiple Locations.

Gingerbread with churros (Image via INstagram/@deltaco)
Gingerbread with churros (Image via INstagram/@deltaco)

Del Taco is a fast-food chain in Arizona that primarily sells Mexican dishes like tacos, quesadillas, etc. Though it doesn't have an impressive rating on Yelp and has an average rating on Google, it was a popular Reddit recommendation. Their menu consists of various options for tacos, but when it comes to churros, their online menu only lists mini cinnamon Churros.

14. El pollo loco - Multiple Locations

Chocolate peppermint churros from El Pollo Loco. (Image via Instagram/@elpolloloco)
Chocolate peppermint churros from El Pollo Loco. (Image via Instagram/@elpolloloco)

El Pollo Loco is an Arizona fast-food chain available in various locations, almost all of the spots are highly rated. Coming to their menu, they are mainly known for their Mexican cuisine, especially the ones served with their grilled chicken. Christine R's review on Yelp describes El Pollo Loco's Churros as a 'stick of heaven'.

13. Churro Locos Food Truck - Glendale

Churros with dipping sauce from Churros Locos. (Image via Instagram/@loco4churros)
Churros with dipping sauce from Churros Locos. (Image via Instagram/@loco4churros)

This was a Reddit recommendation for good churros in Glendale. Though it only has very few reviews online, it does take a spot in Yelp's best Churro trucks in Glendale. According to Becky K's review on Yelp, Churro Locos is a family-owned business with delicious churros, and one can even have them without any dipping sauces.

12. Gallo Blanco - Phoenix

churros from Gallo Blanco Cafe. (Image via Instagram/@galloblancocafe)
churros from Gallo Blanco Cafe. (Image via Instagram/@galloblancocafe)

Gallo Blanco is a Mexican Restaurant located in E Pierce St, Phoenix. The place owned by Chef Doug Robson has been serving the community since 2009. The menu includes mainly Mexican dishes. The Churros are served with three dipping sauces: chocolate, caramel, and what might be a goat milk sauce, which are a go-to dessert item for many satisfied customers.

11. Roliberto's Mexican Food - Glendale

View of Roliberto’s Mexican Food. (Image via Instagram/@rolibertosmexicanfood)
View of Roliberto’s Mexican Food. (Image via Instagram/@rolibertosmexicanfood)

Roliberto's Mexican Food is a family-owned and operated restaurant in Unions Hills and is one of the popular Reddit Recommendations for getting Churros in Arizona. Roliberto’s Mexican Food, established in 2001, serves Mexican dishes like tacos, burritos, etc. Coming to their Churros, they are often served in three flavors, that are Plain, Strawberry, and Caramel Churros.

10. Dilla Libre Dos - Scottsdale

Instagram post from Dilla Libre. (Image via Instagram/@dillalibreofficial)
Instagram post from Dilla Libre. (Image via Instagram/@dillalibreofficial)

Dilla Libre Dos is a Mexican Restaurant located at E Thomas Rd in Scottsdale. They serve items like tacos, fresh juice, churros, and more. The reviews state that their churros are directly priced and sized and are served hot. According to Jeff Crabtree's Google review, their churros come with a caramel-type filling.

9. Crepes Churros and More - Phoenix

Nutella & sprinkles churro from Crepes Churros & More. (Image via Instagram/@crepeschurrosmorephx)
Nutella & sprinkles churro from Crepes Churros & More. (Image via Instagram/@crepeschurrosmorephx)

Crepes Churros and More is a highly rated restaurant on both Yelp and Google, with an average rating of 4.0 and 4.1 respectively. Jessica Corona on Google Reviews liked their Le Chera Churro and a Dulce De Leche Churro and found them better than the Disney churros. The reviewer also liked that the music was playing at a 'calming volume'.

8. Cajeta Churro Cafe - Phoenix

Churros from the Cajeta Churro Café. (Image via Instagram/@cajetachurrocafe)
Churros from the Cajeta Churro Café. (Image via Instagram/@cajetachurrocafe)

Cajeto Churro Cafe is temporarily closed so it would be better to check if the place is open before visiting. According to Google's menu highlight, Cajeta's serves different types/forms of churros like Churros Ice Cream served with whipped cream, chocolate, cajeta, and strawberry.

7. La Estrella - Multiple Locations

Churros from La Estrella Bakery. (Image via Instagram/@laestrella_tucson)
Churros from La Estrella Bakery. (Image via Instagram/@laestrella_tucson)

La Estrella is a Bakery and Cake shop that has shops in multiple locations in Tucson. Their churros are often praised by online reviewers for their soft, moist, and sweet pastries. Their most recommended items include donuts, empanadas, etc. Coming to Churros, Rj B. on Yelp praises it as one of the best the reviewer has ever had.

6. Earth Plant-Based Cuisine - Phoenix

Churro Ice cream sandwich from Earth Plant-Based Cuisine. (Image via Instagram/@earthphx)
Churro Ice cream sandwich from Earth Plant-Based Cuisine. (Image via Instagram/@earthphx)

Earth Plant-Based Cuisine is a Vegan Restaurant serving Mexican dishes like tacos, burritos, etc, with a vegan twist. Coming to their churros, you can get a churro ice cream sandwich with your choice of scoop. They also serve churro in various other forms like churro monster shake. One thing to note is that since it's a Vegan restaurant, all the ingredients are non-animal products.

5. Churro Nest -Tempe

Churro from Churro Nest. (Image via Instagram/@churro_nest)
Churro from Churro Nest. (Image via Instagram/@churro_nest)

When it comes to their churros, instead of asking if they have churros, you should ask yourself how you want your churros. For instance, a recent menu featured the following churro items, Dragon Nest (churro ice cream bowl with a small candied dragon and a chocolate eggshell), Churro Ice Cream Bowl (Churro topped with ice cream and toppings), Churro (Cheese) Dog (hot dog and/or Mozzarella wrapped with Churro)

4. Presidio Cocina Mexicana - Phoenix

Churros from Presidio. (Image via Instagram/@presidiophx)
Churros from Presidio. (Image via Instagram/@presidiophx)

Presidio Cocina Mexicana serves churros made with their family recipe. Though their online menu does not mention churros, the reviewers online have recommended the churros to finish off a perfect meal. The Phoenix New Times article praises the churros for being light, golden, and crispy on the outside while gooey on the inside.

3. Dulce Churro Cafe - Gilbert

Churro from DULCE . (Image via Instagram/@dulcechurrocafe)
Churro from DULCE . (Image via Instagram/@dulcechurrocafe)

At Dulce, you can choose the type of churro you want, from El Grande, Spaniard, bites, etc, and then you can select your choice of dip (Mango, Chocolate, cheesecake, etc). Coming to the glaze, there are three options- strawberry, chocolate, and icing. They don't shy away from toppings either with Oreos, marshmallows, and more. You can also get your churro served in a bowl or as a sandwich.

2. Cafe De Churros - Tolleson

churro sundae from Cafe De Churros. (Image via Instagram/@cafedechurros)
churro sundae from Cafe De Churros. (Image via Instagram/@cafedechurros)

Cafe De Churros is located in Crossroads at Tolleson. Though they have churros in their name, they serve more than just Churros. With a limited yet distinct menu consisting of items like french fries, chicken wings, various beverages, and churros. You can either have churros like coconut chocolate or cookies & cream, etc, or you can get a churro combo like churro sundae, breakfast churro, etc.

1. Churros Don Lencho - Phoenix

Churros from Churros Don Lencho (Image via Instagram/@churrosdonlencho)
Churros from Churros Don Lencho (Image via Instagram/@churrosdonlencho)

Churros Don Lencho is a family-owned and operated churro spot in W Lower Buckeye Rd, Phoenix. The establishment states that they customize orders with ice cream, and strawberries and even have the option for filled churros. According to Abeal T. on Yelp the Churros with chocolate, caramel, and Lechera (condensed milk by Nestle), as toppings were incredible.

Edited by Zainab Shaikh
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