San Francisco and the East Bay are known for their rich culinary tapestries, offering food enthusiasts a variety of dishes from all over the world. Among these delectable offerings are churros—the delightful, sweet, fried-dough pastries that originated in Spain and Portugal. For those with a penchant for these sugary treats, the Bay Area does not disappoint. Here are some of the best places to satisfy your churro cravings.

La Oaxaqueña Bakery & Restaurant

Located in the Mission District of San Francisco, La Oaxaqueña serves up authentic Mexican cuisine. Their churros, made fresh to order, are crisp and golden on the outside, yet warm and tender interiorly with just the right amount of sweetness. Dusted with cinnamon sugar, they offer an irresistible combination of flavors and textures.

Churros Mexicanos at Fisherman’s Wharf

For a classic tourist experience combined with a taste of traditional street food, Churros Mexicanos offers freshly made churros at Fisherman’s Wharf. Regulars recommend trying the chocolate-filled churros for an extra indulgence.

El Coreano Food Truck

A well-known fixture in both San Francisco and the East Bay, El Coreano’s food truck adds a twist to conventional churro recipes. Alongside their savory Korean-Mexican fusion tacos, El Coreano serves up churros with inventive dips such as matcha green tea chocolate or spicy mango.

Doña Maria Dulceria

This family-owned shop in Berkeley is renowned for its range of Latin American sweets. Doña Maria’s hand-piped churros are perfectly crunchy on the outside and delightfully chewy inside. If you’re feeling adventurous, try their stuffed versions with leche quemada (burnt milk) or dulce de leche.

Cinco De Mayo Festival

While only an annual event in the East Bay, the Cinco de Mayo Festival in Richmond features some of the best street vendors selling homemade churros you can find anywhere in the Bay Area. The festival atmosphere coupled with some hot, sugary churros makes for an unforgettable experience.

Regardless of where your taste buds take you within San Francisco and its neighboring cities across the bay, there’s no shortage of exceptional churros to be discovered. Each venue offers its own unique twist on this classic dessert, ensuring that both long-time aficionados and new fans will find something to delight in their quest for the best churros around.