CHURROS @ XURRERIA

Have you ever tasted a real 'Churros'? If not I think Barcelona might be your best bet, even though Madrid and Seville are actively bidding for the crown. Commonly known as the Spanish doughnut it is a divine little snack that one can enjoy 24-7. 'Churros y Chocolate' is a nice way to break up the day ... a stick of deep fried, super crispy sweet dough dusted with fine sugar, coupled with a small cup of hot chocolate, so thick you can stand the Churros in it.

While the guide books will direct you to classy cafes with good looking wait staff, my vote is always with the 'street folks'. Xurreria is a father and son operation in a residential neighborhood not far from the Boqueria. It is not unusual to see a queue outside, tourists and locals alike. Somehow it has become a hit to young Koreans who take Xurreria as a 'must check off' on their lists. For E2 you get a paper cone of super delicious Churros, still warm from the pastry kitchen. To complete the pilgrimage add E1.2 you get the hot chocolate to dip in. By the way make sure you also get a pack of their home made potato chips to go (in fact get several) for E0.8 as you will not be able to stop.

Look at the smiling faces of the CEO, Senor Roman at the left, and his son the COO on the right. My Mentor-Chef, a close friend of the Roman family, is in the middle.

Happy at one's job? This is what it looks like!

XURRERIA
Banys Nous 8 - 08002 Barcelona
(93) 318 76 91