Dig into San Diego s 9 Best Churros

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1 Dig into San Diego s 9 Best Churros Locale Magazine Editors October 28, 2015 From Traditional Golden Churros to Agave Nectar Dipping Sauce to Churro Macarons, San Diego s Churro Game Is Strong. Written By: Allison Chen Our favorite sugary snack is making a comeback this time with more options than ever. Here are the 10 places in San Diego that put a twist on the OG fried, buttery dough covered in sugar that makes our mouths water.

2 D Bar You may have seen D Bar featured on San Diego Restaurant Week in September. After dinner, you do not want to skip dessert. These churros are huge. The freshly fried, fluffy dough is coated with cinnamon, a concoction that is crunch on the outside and chewy in the inside. It s served with a velvety-rich chocolate sauce and a scoop of vanilla ice cream for the perfect pairing. Native knowledge: Food Network celebrity Chef Keegan Gerhard is the owner of D Bar and was one of the nation s top 10 pastry chefs in 2002 and th Ave San Diego, CA

3 Panchita s Bakery An ordinary tong and tray Mexican bakery with extraordinary pan dulce, many from the area have proclaimed Panchita s Bakery as one of the best in San Diego. Known for their fresh and inexpensive baked goods, Panchita s has an array of traditional favorites from pan de muerto to rosca de reyes. And the churros? Crème filled using dulce de leche or jelly-filled with either strawberry or mango, these warm and gooey delicacies are pretty close to the churros of Brazil. Panchita s also has regular churros, best enjoyed with some hot chocolate for dipping. Native knowledge: Churros typically sell out by 10 a.m. on weekends, so make sure you get up early to beat the crowd! 2519 C St San Diego, CA

4 Blind Burro Located in San Diego s historic Gaslamp Quarter, the bar at Blind Burro serves Baja Mexican cuisine. The golden brown, crispy cinnamon sugar churro pieces come with a piping hot crème anglais for dipping. Blind Burro s housemade churros are served soft and warm straight from the oven, and are made to melt in your mouth. Native knowledge: Blind Burro is a go-to pit stop for Padres fans on game days! 639 J St San Diego, CA

5 Blush Desserts Blush Desserts puts two of the best desserts together to satisfy any demanding sweet tooth with their Mac Ice Cream Sandwich. Delicious ice cream wedged between two chewy macaron shells are a match made in heaven. The churro-flavored macaron paired with vanilla ice cream is a fan favorite it s served with a beautiful dusted cinnamon sugar gradient and sprinkled with cinnamon sugar around the edge of the ice cream. It s hard to believe that you aren t actually eating a real churro. Native knowledge: Blush Desserts also serves an array of cupcakes and macarons that are house made by the owner and her pastry chefs, if just the Mac Ice Cream Sandwich isn t enough Convoy St San Diego, CA

6 Don Chido Some say that the Cinnamon Churros y Abuelito s Chocolate at Don Chido are so light and fluffy that they almost resemble beignets. The trademark cinnamon sugar coating of these crullers is taken to the next level with Don Chido s cajeta dipping sauce, a thick Mexican dulce de leche syrup of sweet caramelized milk. Do not leave without ordering the churros you have been warned. Native Knowledge: Be sure to follow Chido s social media accounts for special promotions or limited edition churro dipping sauces that you don t want to miss th Ave San Diego, CA

7 Pacific Beach Shore Club Locally known as one of the best Pacific Beach clubs, PB Shore Club has the prime panoramic Pacific Ocean view for sunset watching on the terrace. Their churro chips are deep fried housemade chips served with white and dark chocolate sauces, and still have the cinnamon and sugar of the original churro. Native Knowledge: Wednesday night goldfish races get pretty competitive make sure to drop by! 4343 Ocean Blvd San Diego, CA

8 Sandbar All your favorite bar foods can be found at Sandbar sports grill, but the shining stars are the mini churros at the bottom of the menu. The unique twist is a sweet agave nectar dipping sauce a divine flavor combination that you might not expect to find at a bar. Be sure to stop by this fun place in Mission Beach if you re around town. Native Knowledge: The fish at Sandbar is wild-caught from San Diego Seafood Company. It doesn t get any fresher than that. 718 Ventura Pl San Diego, CA

9 Romesco Look no further than Romesco for the great triumvirate of churro pairings: dulce de leche dipping sauce, vanilla bean ice cream and Ibarra Mexican hot chocolate. Said to taste like authentic street churros from TJ, the Tijuana Border Churros do not disappoint. These sugary sweet treats are the real deal. Native Knowledge: There s a restaurant side and a tapas bar side of Romesco. You can get a complimentary tapas plate or dessert during your lunch by visiting their website look out for the orange pop up! 4346 Bonita Rd Bonita, CA

10 Ortega s Mexican Bistro The perfect take on churros con chocolate can be found at Ortega s Mexican Restaurant. After enjoying their specialty steamed Mexican Baja California red rock lobster, order the cream-filled churros with a warm chocolate dipping sauce and vanilla bean gelato for a mouth-watering addition you won t regret. Native Knowledge: Ortega s Mexican Bistro serves San Diegan authentic Puerto Nuevo cuisine from traditional family recipes that date back to nearly sixty years. 141 University Ave San Diego, CA