Chocolates y Churros San Agustín – Cafes in Guanajuato

Cafe $100–200 (9251 reviews From Google)
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About Chocolates y Churros San Agustín

Located just off San Francisco in the heart of Zona Centro, this cozy cafe offers a calm retreat after exploring the lively streets of San Miguel de Allende. Many visitors come here for the warm, comforting churros paired with rich, carefully crafted hot or cold chocolates, whether it’s a sweeter, lighter sip or something thicker and more traditional. Alongside the churros, you’ll find a thoughtful selection of salads and light bites that balance the menu for anytime dining.

The atmosphere is quietly bustling — a mix of locals, tourists, university students, and groups all sharing the space in a relaxed, casual setting. It’s the kind of place where you might sit solo with a coffee and watch the day unfold or gather with friends over small plates and a glass of wine or beer at the bar. The space feels historic and low-key without trying too hard, inviting lingering conversations or a peaceful moment alone.

Because it’s popular among a wide range of diners, including families with kids and those stopping by for breakfast, lunch, or dinner, you’ll likely find the cafe lively but still intimate. Reservations are recommended, especially for brunch or dinner, as the cozy seating can fill up quickly. Practical notes: parking is generally easy with free street spots nearby, and the location offers wheelchair-accessible parking and facilities. Just keep in mind that they accept debit cards but often operate on a cash-only basis.

Whether you’re drawn by the idea of a quiet morning coffee, a midday break with a fresh salad, or an evening treat of warm chocolate and churros, this spot quietly holds a special place for those looking for a genuine, local taste experience in the center of town.

Amenities & Services

Service options

  • Delivery

    Takeaway

    Dine-in

Highlights

  • Great coffee

    Great dessert

    Great tea selection

Popular for

  • Breakfast

    Lunch

    Dinner

    Solo dining

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible car park

Offerings

  • Alcohol

    Beer

    Coffee

    Quick bite

    Small plates

    Wine

Dining options

  • Breakfast

    Brunch

    Lunch

    Dinner

    Dessert

    Seating

    Table service

Amenities

  • Bar on site

    Toilet

Atmosphere & Crowd

  • Casual

    Cosy

    Historic

    Quiet

    Romantic

    Trendy

    Groups

    Tourists

    University students

Planning

  • Brunch reservations recommended

    Lunch reservations recommended

    Dinner reservations recommended

    Accepts reservations

    Usually a wait

Payments

  • Debit cards

Children

  • Good for kids

    High chairs

Parking

  • Free of charge street parking

    Parking

What Locals Say

Mr. Michelin From Google 5

We have been for 3 days in the city and we visited the place 3 times. It is really awesome. Original, friendly and so tastefull what you get. Definitely you should go here!

Angela M. Santander M. From Google 4

San Agustín serves good churros. The place is so popular that you’ll likely have to wait quite a while, but the atmosphere is lovely and cosy, definitely worth the visit.

Carina Steyl From Google 5

Well it definitely lived up to it's reputation as the best churros in SMA! I had a sencillo and a stuffed one with cajeta. It was really delicious and I highly recommend this place. Just keep in mind, they only take cash, no cards.

Johanna From Google 5

Café San Agustín is the place to go if you’re craving something sweet and absolutely magical. This churro spot is famous for a reason it truly lives up to the hype. We tried a few different options, and my personal favorite was the Lechera. If you love caramel, you won’t be disappointed. A close second was the Cajeta, also delicious. One note to take into consideration, this is a very popular place so don’t be in a rush when visiting, the staff put you on a waiting list and are super helpful. But bare in mind that you might need to wait 15 minutes. A must-visit for anyone with a sweet tooth!

Elisa Yip From Google 5

We had the white and milk hot cocoa and churros for dessert! It was simply delicious. Cash only!!

Denice Ney-Lugo From Google 5

They serve upscale food. I had the stuffed chicken breast. It was good, but not great. My husband had the fajitas. The churros and chocolate we're amazing. Nice quiet atmosphere, even though they are always packed.

Nicole From Google 5

The best churros I’ve had in my life. It was so addicting and just overall delicious. A lot of churros I’ve had before just feel too oily and I don’t go beyond 1 piece but this one, no. I could have had more pieces if I didn’t just come from a big meal. It was really that good. We also had an iced latte and iced chocolate and they had different options for the chocolate but we for the iced one, I think this is the only option. It was the French chocolate one and it was also delicious. Perfectly refreshing and perfectly paired with the churro. I would go back to SMDA just for this alone.

Sonia Herrera From Google 5

This Churrería is belong to Una actriz Argentina Margarita Gralia. This is a popular spot Get there early the lines are long. The churros are amazing, the hot chocolate delicious. It is worth the wait

Frequently Asked Questions

Opening Hours

Monday 08:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Tuesday 08:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Wednesday 08:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Thursday 08:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Friday 08:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Saturday 08:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Sunday 08:00 AM - 10:00 PM

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