SAVOURING SWEET MOMENTS AT CHURROS & CO

Churros & Co is located in the very heart of San Pedro de Alcántara, close to the Correos office. It is owned by three partners: Alberto and Ana, who also are the proprietors of the popular Barbulla bar and restaurant and Sky Lounge above the NH Hotel in San Pedro; and Paco García, owner of the Michelin-star restaurant El Lago in Elviria.

Together, they opened Churros & Co at the end of last year and it has already become a popular venue to enjoy not only their delicious churros, but also a range of breakfast options, coffee, locally-made ice cream and crêpes. So back to the main star of the show, the churros… the owners made a huge investment to buy the most cutting-edge fryer and, using the words of Alberto himself, it truly is the “Rolls-Royce” of the fryer world. Not just because of the price(!) but how it expertly maintains the oil at the highest quality, ensuring it is always clean and at the optimum temperature for creating perfect churros every time – beautifully crunchy and not greasy.

There are various versions of churros to choose from in their menu: the tradi- tional sort, straight, slim and long strands of crunchy dough crying out to be dipped in chocolate or one of their other delectable sauces: ones shaped like eclairs with delicious fillings inside; swirl-shaped churros that you can eat on their own like a cookie; and their famous new version, “Churrol NY”, which is a nod to the renowned New York croissant roll. If you are feeling particularly indulgent, opt for two with ice cream in the middle and eat it like a sumptuous sandwich (it’s not for the fainthearted, but it is memorable for the adventurous). The décor inside is clean, contemporary and fun, and the seating area is out on their large terrace, with lots of charming small wooden tables and chairs in front of the hatch where you collect your order. A takeaway service is also a much-requested option for those who simply want to enjoy a sweet treat at home. Their extra-large “Combo” pot of mini-churros is great for groups and has become an especially popular choice for takeaway customers. Churros & Co is situated in Calle Pizarro 30, San Pedro de Alcántara (Marbella). Visit their Instagram page: @churrosandco_