El Churro — Restaurant in New York

Ladies and gentlemen, gather 'round, for I have an epic tale to share about a churro shop in Manhattan's Lower East Side, a place where churros and unexpected adventures collide in the most delightful way. Allow me to take you on a journey filled with churros, intrigue, and a sprinkle of humor!

So, picture this: It was a fateful summer day when I stumbled upon El Churro, a churro shop that's been making waves in the Lower East Side. Now, New York City can't seem to get enough of Mexico City, and it's sparked a wave of Mexican-inspired eateries across the five boroughs. But El Churro stood out for reasons you're about to discover.

The buzz about El Churro began when a blog, EV Grieve, unveiled its presence with an image of the shop's sign. A reader chimed in, saying, "Guessing this will be a knock-off of Churrería El Moro," a famous churro chain from Mexico City. But here's the kicker: The folks in Manhattan were so desperate for real churros y chocolate that they didn't even care if it was a knock-off!

When El Churro finally swung its doors open, the resemblance to Churrería El Moro was uncanny. The high ceilings and white walls transported you to Mexico City, and the menu behind the counter was practically a mirror image, listing churros, dipping sauces, and cups of hot chocolate. The churros, made right before your eyes, were served in white paper bags with thin white letters on a blue background, almost like a nod to the original El Moro in Mexico City.

Now, here's where it gets funny: The owner, Eli Sterne, claimed he'd never heard of Churrería El Moro and had never set foot in Mexico City. He said his restaurant's interior was designed by someone in Spain, blending Scandinavian minimalism with a dash of futurism. And the plot twist? El Churro's churros were gluten-free, a bold move to differentiate itself from the competition in the city.

But let me tell you, dear reader, whether it's a knock-off or a creative homage, El Churro is, in a word, AMAZING! I discovered this hidden gem on Instagram, and a video of those churros had me braving a storm just to get a taste. And yes, I do believe I deserve to treat myself, even if it means battling the elements for churros.

So, in conclusion, if you're ever in Manhattan and you're in dire need of a churro fix, don't hesitate to visit El Churro. It's a whirlwind of flavors, a touch of mystery, and a whole lot of humor. This place is so fantastic that even a storm won't keep you away! Go there, support this business, and let the churros work their magic on your taste buds. El Churro, you've stolen our hearts, one gluten-free churro at a...

I usually don’t write reviews, but I felt like I had to in case anyone else has gone through something similar here. My friend and I stopped by and ordered 5 churros with the Irish cream dip — which the cashier recommended — and we stood off to the side waiting. It wasn’t even that busy, but we noticed everyone else who ordered around the same time was getting their food… except us. We figured maybe they forgot or were understaffed, so we moved closer to the counter — not to hover or stress them out, but just enough to be visible. What was frustrating was that none of the staff acknowledged us. Like, they were actively avoiding eye contact, even though it was clear we were still waiting. Some were even casually on their phones or snacking — and still, nothing. After 30 minutes of waiting and watching another entire group of customers come and go, the guy who originally rang us up came back from his break. I asked him about our order, and he apologized, so I thought maybe it was finally getting handled — but another 10 minutes passed. At this point, we had waited 45 minutes. For churros. I ended up going back to the counter and asking for a refund. Not a single person said sorry. The guy who processed it just handed it back and told us to “have a good day” like nothing happened. It was honestly baffling. I’ve already told my friends not to bother going there because of how bad the service was (which sucks, because I actually like their churros). But no food is worth being treated like you’re invisible...

We visited this past Sunday night for dessert as members of family have Celiac disease. Food/Service: The churros and sauce were tasty and service was quick. Atmosphere: Families with small children BEWARE. While, in line to order, a group of women warned us that man was suspected of filming any groups that had come in with children. They had already warned the store staff who hadn't intervened. We observed a white man with brown hair and glasses standing outside, holding his phone in a way as if he were talking on speaker phone however he was pointing the phone directly at our group. I quickly stepped outside and blocked his view. He quickly got off his phone as if he had to go, going back into the store. He had multiple plastic bags tucked under the table with a computer and multiple cups. My wife notified staff again about was told to us and what we observed. Again, the man exited and starting point his phone towards us again as we ate our food. Again, having to stand in front of him. A staff member then approached him, overhearing it is assumed, he frequents this store often and for long periods however became defensive that he was being accused of something despite different parties observing his behavior. He was asked to leave however staff did not follow through. The only reason we stayed to eat was because we had come from Times square and temps outside were low. However, after the second interaction we left...