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    El Moro

    3.7 (214 reviews)
    Open 8:00 am - 11:00 pm

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    Dogs allowed

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    Stephanie M.

    Craving churros? This is your spot! I was extremely excited when I found out that there is a churreria El Moro here in Los Angeles. I visited their original location in Mexico City a few years ago and had the best churros and hot chocolate, so we are so fortunate to have one here in LA. We stopped by after a game late at night around 11pm, so the line was very short and we didn't have to wait too long. They have menus on two large TVs, however, I do recommend that they only show the menu. When we visited, the menu screen kept changing to other ads and pictures, and it was hard to keep track of the menu items because the screen would change every few seconds. We opted for 4 churros, which was plenty. Keep in mind that these churros are long, so honestly one or two per person is perfect, unless you want to indulge. We also accompanied our churros with a Mexican hot chocolate, which was divine! They offer other delicious goodies, so we will be back to try more. Parking can be tricky to find, especially when the place is busy during the day. Your best option will be street parking nearby.

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    Ashley P.

    Loved the churros and easy parking at the right time but they said they were out of the iced chocolates, but had milkshakes available so that was a disappointment. I love that the employees are dressed in dodgers gear on game day. 4 churros with one dipping sauce and a regular milkshake was about $20

    Abigail U.

    The churros were good, nothing too special to differentiate from other churros I've had. Tortas were decent and the agua frescas as well. Parking is limited.

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    Leonard K.

    It's really cool that you can come here, order some churros and watch them make it. Not only is it fun to watch them make it, they taste great too. There's a lot of cinnamon and sugar on these and they are just fried up perfectly. In addition to that, you can get sauces like condensed milk and a caramel to go with them. I thought these were some of the best churros I've had and felt they did a really good job with this place. The ambiance is really cool because you get to see all this art around the parking lot and inside the building, and it has a neat patio as well. The service is quick at the counter and I think this is a pretty good spot to get churros at.

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    Priscila F.

    We stopped by for during Father's Day before the Dodger game, and they weren't any parking attendants like what we experienced the first time we stopped by. We were lucky that we snagged the last spot. We walked in and the delicious churro smell was amazing. This time we ordered half of the blue Dodgers churros and the other half regular cinnamon sugar. Super fresh and crunchy, can't wait to be back.

    Garen A.

    Simple but really good! I've had this place in Mexico city and was super excited to see them build a location in LA. Menu is small, but I prefer that in this instance. The churros are vegan and made fresh when you order the. Aside from the classic churros you can also get churro bites and an ice cream sandwich version. You can also add various dips! They have drinks too but I stuck to water. We ordered a 12 pack of churros for $30ish dollars. And we also got chocolate and caramel dips. The churros were hot, light and crispy. I could have eaten soooooo many! The dips were good too, definitely added sweetness to it! Overall I would recommend trying them out! Stay Cheerful!

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    Kelly K.

    Who doesn't love fried dough rolled in sugar? Better yet, fried to order, served piping hot, with a bevy of hot and cold drink options. El Moro serves up delicious, fresh, churro at a great price point. I ordered the morita (bite sized pieces) and was shocked at how much they packed into the little container. I also ordered a hot chocolate with vanilla. Both were served piping hot. Just the way I like it. Burned my tongue and mouth eating a few pieces in the car and washing it down with creamy hot chocolate but so worth it! Service was friendly and the cashier helped me pick the right drink. It was entertaining to watch the churros being fried while I waited for my order. Parking just outside in the adjacent lot was ample. But I can see it getting packed during a rush hour. I'm so happy that I finally visited El Moro! And, I'll definitely be back! LOCATION: 4/5 FOOD: 4/5 SERVICE: 5/5 VALUE: 4/5 AMBIANCE: 5/5 PET FRIENDLY: yes outside patio CLEANLINESS: 5/5 PARKING: 5/5

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    Betancourt E.

    It's good, it's clean inside and the service was fine, the churros are tasty. The price of the churros was a little on the high side but hey it's a clean place and you get a quality product . You won't get sick coming here .

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    Maansi S.

    When walking by, the line was not too long so decided to try. I ordered a churro and chocolate sauce. The food was soooo delish. It was so cozy and warm! Plus they had live music which really elevated the experience. Will definitely try to catch their live music again another Saturday and try more of their dipping flavors.

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    Eunice N.

    I've never really gotten churros at a place dedicated to it, so this was a new experience for me! There was decent parking in the lots and nearby street. The place was very lively and packed late at night. We somehow snagged an inside table, but outside would've been just as great. We ordered a few churros to share, and a few of the dips. My personal favorite was the condensed milk, but we also tried the chocolate and guava. The churros were warm and very fresh! I enjoyed the crispiness to them. The mango milkshake was interesting. Not sure if I'd get that one again, along with my other friends sharing the same opinion, but the churros were definitely where it was at! Will be back :)

    Nicole C.

    Went on a Friday morning and had one of the most savory carne asada torta paired with a latte. The dining area was very clean along with restrooms. The food was amazing, and the overall atmosphere was welcoming. The only downside was the drinks. I originally ordered the Café de Olla, but it contained sage, which completely threw off the flavor for me. Both my friend and I couldn't finish ours and ended up asking to exchange them. Thankfully, the staff was very accommodating. I do hope they revisit the recipe, though. To me, it tasted like a Mexican version of "crack coffee"--very strong, similar to Vietnamese coffee, but without much sweetness or spice, and with sage added to the mix. Aside from that, they had blue churros for Dodgers fans as well as regular churros, which was a fun touch. This is definitely a cool spot to grab coffee before a game or after a hike. The food alone is worth coming back for, and I'll definitely be returning!

    Elizabeth L.

    I was so excited to try this place after I heard it had opened but I was honestly pretty disappointed. We went on a weekday more toward closing in the evening and waited maybe about 10 minutes in line. Ordered the 4 churros + 1 dip + 1 hot chocolate combo with the cajeta dip. The churros were the most disappointing thing. You could tell they were a little overcooked and not fresh- not hot and way too hard. I'm not sure if we just came at the wrong time and that's why they weren't fresh but I can get bags of fresh churros on the streets in Mexico for $2 or less that are fresher than this. They have little tables to hang out and eat inside and outside and if I was in the area again and had a churro craving I might stop by, but wouldn't recommend.

    Dinah G.

    The moro of the story is that these churros rock! I saw that El Moro opened a full store in Echo Park and was super excited to pass by on my way home. I love anything bite sized, so I went for the Moritos--perfect for sharing or for eating a bit at a time. I prefer these than getting one giant churro you have to bite off. They come in the cutest takeout box too! Flavor wise, I think they were great. Texture wise, kinda wish they were a little more chewy (maybe not as hard fried), but just my preference. The cinnamon and sugar could have also stuck to the churro better but nonetheless these were a delight. HIGHLY recommend getting a dip for these bad boys. I went for the chocolate hazelnut and it was GREAT. I kept the dip in the fridge overnight and it's even BETTER cold (makes the dip a little more viscous/less runny). Popped my leftover churros in the air fryer and they were just as good as the first day! Would love to come back to try their other dips or their savory items. Ok to the logistics, store is beautiful! Lovely bright white interior with blue accents. Plenty of seating both inside the restaurant and on their patio. No notes there. However, the parking situation is tough stuff. Their lot holds maybe 5-6 cars max and it's a squeeeze. Otherwise, you have to find street parking, which, at night, is hard and perhaps a little sketchy. I just happened to arrive as someone in the lot was leaving. But the plenty of people did make the experience feel a bit safer. Overall, El Moro is churro-ly one of the best in the game!!

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    Absolutely the best churros in town! As far as dipping sauces hands down the espanol ! Great friendly staff! 100% recommended!

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    Delicious churros. Really nice people helping you. Beautiful branding and space. I love everything about it:)

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    This the new spot for Churros , Agua Frescas and Tortas . Shout out Brianna she really nice outstanding service

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