January 5, 2013 1:00 am
When I found out that hot chocolate and churros were a specialty in Spain, I knew that I would be sampling quite a few. Although the hot chocolate in Spain is not as good as the hot chocolate in Paris, the pairing with churros is quite nice.
The first place I tried it was Casa Sampaka in Barcelona. The hot chocolate was very good and dark, but the churros were a bit on the dry side.
Verdict: Although the hot chocolate was on point, the churros left much to be desired.
Score: 6.
The next place we tried was at Casa Aranda in Málaga. This place specializes in hot chocolate and churros, so my expectations were high.
Verdict: My expectations were met and exceeded. The hot chocolate was deliciously dark, and the churros were crispy. Mr. Selfish likes his churros a bit sweeter (i.e. covered in sugar).
Score: 8.
We then tried two places in Madrid. The first was San Gines, which is an institution for hot chocolate and churros in Madrid.
Verdict: Once again, the hot chocolate was good but the churros were not as sweet as Mr. Selfish felt they should be.
Score: 7.
Finally, we tried a little outdoor stand in Madrid. These churros were covered in sugar and cinnamon. We found a winner for Mr. Selfish. Unfortunately, I didn’t think the hot chocolate was nearly as good.
Verdict: Although the churros were the best, the hot chocolate had a weird after taste.
Score: 7.5.
FINAL TALLY: Although Mr. Selfish enjoyed the outdoor stand in Madrid the most, I am writing this blog post and I liked Casa Aranda in Málaga the best. So, Casa Aranda is the winner.
Posted by mrsselfish
Categories: Europe, Food & Drinks, Searching for the Best . . ., Spain
Tags: Cacao Sampaka, Casa Aranda, Churros, Hot Chocolate, Madrid, Malaga, San Gines, Seville, Spain
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The best churros and hot chocolate are from a little bar down the road from my apartment, in Sevilla. They serve fresh hot porras (churros but thicker, and served in a spiral), and they are soooo addictive!
By ebostick1212 on January 19, 2013 at 1:57 pm