Cafés · Our pick in Mexico City
El Moro
Since 1935
About El Moro
El Moro has fried churros since 1935, in its own words; its first churrería is at Eje Central Lázaro Cárdenas 42, in the Centro Histórico (CDMX official tourism site). Its website lists the other branches across the city.
Why it's on our list
- Since 1935
- Churros and chocolate
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with El Moro before you go.
What’s nearby
Distances from El Moro are approximate, measured in a straight line (as the crow flies). Times are approximate too: walking at about 80 metres a minute, cycling at about 12 km/h and driving at typical city-traffic speeds. Traffic and routes vary.
Nearest Metro stations
- San Juan de LetránLine 850 m1 min walk
- Salto del AguaLine 1Line 8550 m7 min walk
- Bellas ArtesLine 2Line 8550 m7 min walk
Key sights
- Bellas Artes400 mWalk 5 minCycle 2 minCar or taxi 10 min
- The Zócalo850 mWalk 11 minCycle 4 minCar or taxi 11 min
- The Templo Mayor1.0 kmWalk 12 minCycle 5 minCar or taxi 12 min
- The Castillo de Chapultepec4.5 kmCycle 22 minCar or taxi 26 min
- The Museo Nacional de Antropología4.8 kmCycle 24 minCar or taxi 27 min
- The airport (AICM)7.1 kmCycle 35 minCar or taxi 36 min
- The Casa Azul8.8 kmCycle 44 minCar or taxi 43 min
Train and coach terminals
- Buenavista station2.1 kmWalk 26 minCycle 10 minCar or taxi 16 min
- Observatorio (El Insurgente)7.3 kmCycle 36 minCar or taxi 37 min
- TAPO (coaches east)7.3 kmCycle 36 minCar or taxi 37 min