Try churros in Spain

“I finally understand churros. I've eaten them a few times before, and always with disappointing results: they're just dry, oily dough sticks. Then, we visited Chocalateria San Ginés, the most famous churreria (churro shop) in Madrid. [...] The churros were terrific. They had been deep-fried at high heat, so that the oil had not permeated them. They were still piping-hot. (The shop has very high turnover, and it serves nothing but churros and chocolate.) We also ordered a cup of chocolate, eating the churros the traditional way by dipping them in the chocolate drink, which was neither sweet nor bitter. The chocolate is served in cup, but it's more like a sauce: it is almost as viscous as pudding and it really sticks to the churros.”

“My last stop in Spain was Madrid, where I sat down for more churros and chocolate at the famous Chocolatería San Ginés. I accidentally ordered a full portion of six churros, far too many for one person. The churros at San Ginés were far more substantial than those in Sevilla and the rich chocolate had a stronger dark chocolate taste. The room was dark and cozy despite the bustle and there was a quiet anticipation in the crowd as they waited for tables to turn over.”