International Churro Day is celebrated every November 11. In Argentina, this classic treat for rainy afternoons and summers on the coast has earned a special place in our hearts (and in our stomachs). Discover the most popular flavors and the most incredible facts about this fried dough that we just can’t get enough of—and, of course, has its very well-deserved day.
Have you ever wondered how many churros we Argentines eat or where their name comes from? According to estimates from the Association of Pizzerias and Empanada Shops (APYCE), which also represents the country’s churro shops, 30 million churros are consumed in Argentina every year!
The Definitive Top Three: Which Churros Are the Most Popular in Argentina
When it comes to choosing, we Argentines don’t beat around the bush—the churro with dulce de leche beats out all the others.
According to official industry data, here is the ranking of the best-selling churros in the country:
- Dulce de leche filling (70%): The undisputed king of bakeries and churros shops.
- Filled with dulce de leche and dipped in chocolate (20%): For those with a sweet tooth.
- Classic unfilled churro (10%): The traditional recipe, sprinkled with sugar, came in third place.
5 Fun Facts About Churros You Probably Didn’t Know
In addition to being the star of our afternoon snacks, the churro hides incredible stories ranging from amusement parks to Spanish sheep. Do you know where the name “churro” comes from?
One of the most widely accepted theories claims that the word “churro” comes from the Churra sheep of Spain. The curled horns of this sheep resemble the ridged shape of the fried dough. (We’ve never seen one of these sheep, so we can’t say for sure.) But it’s said that shepherds invented it and ate it as a quick, warm substitute for bread.
Size does matter: the Guinness World Record vs. the Argentine record
In December 2025, a churro shop in Florida (U.S.) made it into the Guinness Book of World Records after creating the world’s longest churro: 153.21 meters, coiled around a rotating table. Since an average Argentine churro measures between 12 and 14 cm, it would take nearly 11,800 of our churros to match it!
Argentina is an undisputed churro powerhouse because it’s home to one of the two largest industrial churro plants in Latin America, Sol de Galicia, capable of producing 15,500 filled churros per hour. Meanwhile, well-known brands like El Topo have turned this treat into “the official summer snack” along the Atlantic Coast.
From pastry cream to olives and “Pistacho Dubai”
While dulce de leche reigns supreme, today the variations are endless. You can find savory churros filled with cheddar cheese, Roquefort, hummus, ham and cheese, and even olives. In the gourmet realm, Nutella, Kit Kat, and lemon cream fillings are all the rage. The latest big trend? The “Pistacho Dubai” churro filled with pistachio paste and coated in chocolate—the new favorite on social media.
Three countries, three ways to eat them
The churro is a global treat, but every culture has its own recipe:
- Spain: They hardly touch it. They dip it in a cup of very thick hot chocolate.
- Mexico: They’re simple, but coated in sugar and cinnamon.
- Argentina: Our motto is excess. We eat them stuffed, drenched in sauce, or both at the same time.
And which flavor will you choose to celebrate on November 11?
