When El Moro opened in January 2026, long queues for its shatteringly crisp, cinnamon-sifted churros immediately formed in Echo Park. After all, this is the first Los Angeles location for the legendary churro maker, having become firmly entrenched in Mexico City culture almost 100 years ago. While this is the second Southern California location (the first debuted at Costa Mesa’s Mercado González by Northgate González in 2023), the white and almost Dodger blue facade already feels like a beacon on Sunset Boulevard and Laveta Terrace (R.I.P. Patra Burgers). The space underwent an eight-month reconstruction so Angelenos can enjoy the world’s most famous churros, Mexican hot chocolate, and tortas in a bright, beachy space.
Though there is indoor seating, El Moro’s covered patio is where to take everything in. El Moro lives in a busy stretch of Echo Park, but it feels like the neighborhood is hanging out, no matter where they hail from.
The line moves fairly quickly, though El Moro can get busy during peak hours; find an attached lot on Laveta Terrace.