Churros El Tio Gelos — Local services in Ensenada

Our trip was changed around because of Hurricane Hilary, so we only ended up in Ensenada for about 4.5 hours. We told ourselves we wanted a margarita and churros. Well as soon as we got off the ship and walked a little ways we saw this spot so we hopped in line which thankfully we made it with good timing because they make everything fresh to order so it takes a few minutes and the line got pretty long behind us. The guys making the churros weren’t the friendliest or the best customer service but damn did those churros make up for it. They were just so focused on their job of making fresh churros they get a pass from me. Best churros I’ve ever had in my life! $6 for a large bag...

Churros El Tio Gelos is a classic street food experience with a straightforward and friendly service. The atmosphere is simple, typical of a food stand, which adds to its charm.

I tried a variety of flavors — strawberry, caramel, lechera, and a few others. Each churro was fried fresh right in front of me, made to order, and served piping hot. The exterior was perfectly crispy, while the fillings added a burst of flavor in every bite. It’s hard to beat the combination of freshness and flavor here!

For a cheap and satisfying dessert, I’d definitely go back. Great spot for a...

I really enjoyed their strawberry and vanilla creme churros. Unfortunately, despite the delicious food I left disapointed in my experience. While waiting for our food I was aggressively heckled by an "English speaking religious mercenary". I ended up paying this random homeless person five dollars to leave us alone. It was very obvious to everyone there including the cashier. Maybe don't let your English speaking/paying customers be exposed to such exploits while waiting for their food. But seriously amazing churros if you can get past the sketchy...