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Xurrería Manuel San Roman

4.5 (5,373)$ · Budget-friendly

Xurrería Manuel San Roman is barely big enough for two customers at a time, but that hasn't stopped it from becoming one of the most reviewed churro spots in the Gothic Quarter. Reviewers note that its churros break from convention — salty rather than sweet or caramelized — which for many was a genuine surprise that reshaped how they think about the snack. Lines form regularly outside the small storefront, but with a 4.5 rating across more than 5,300 reviews, service moves quickly and the wait rarely lasts long. It's a fast, standing-room stop rather than a place to sit and linger.

✨ Reasons to go

  • 1Serves churros with a distinctive salty edge instead of the usual sugar coating, a departure from the typical Spanish style.
  • 2The storefront fits only about two customers at a time, yet it's one of the most reviewed churro spots in the Gothic Quarter.
  • 3Takeaway-only setup keeps the frequent line moving quickly.

💡 Good to know

  • 1Expect a line, but it moves fast since it's takeaway-only
  • 2try the plain churros for their distinctive salty edge rather than the usual sugar coating
  • 3on Carrer dels Banys Nous in the Gothic Quarter.

⏱️ Typical visit

20 min

🕰️ Best time

early morning, morning, lunchtime, afternoon, early evening or evening

🚶 Walking intensity

Easy pace

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Address

Baixos, Carrer dels Banys Nous, 8, Loc, Ciutat Vella, 08002 Barcelona, Spain · Ciutat VellaGoogleApple
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Booking

Walk-in

What people say

"Very good chrruos. There’s usually a line because the shop is small and can only fit about two people inside. But the service was quick and friendly. They get a few different dipping sauces, went for the dark chocolate. I like that they also add cinnamon and sugar to the churros if you want."

Ala Al-Mubarak