The Tastiest Chocolate & Churros In The World - Churrería El Moro, Mexico City

Hot chocolate at Churrería El Moro – a quintessential Mexico City experience Subscribe to FoodieHub: http://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFl6qnxDKT-jz30aKsDXjRg?sub_confirmation=1 and visit http://www.FoodieHub.tv. Don't forget to LIKE and SHARE! Download the FoodieHub app for the Essential Eats wherever you are on the planet! www.foodiehub.tv/app For more fantastic foodie content, connect with FoodieHub across social media: http://www.facebook.com/foodiehubtv http://www.twitter.com/foodiehub http://www.instagram.com/foodiehubtv http://www.pinterest.com/foodiehub https://plus.google.com/+FoodieHub Easter, in a country where 90% of the population is Catholic, is the most celebrated holy time of the year, perhaps outshining Christmas. In Mexico, the week leading up to Easter is called Semana Santa in Spanish and this Catholic tradition is taken quite seriously here. The days leading up to Easter Sunday are full of colorful religious processions recreating biblical events, while Easter Sunday is quiet: no parades or hats here. Many people take advantage of work and school breaks to go on holiday. The cities empty out while beach resorts are full to capacity. Much partying is going on and of course a lot of eating. When we think of Easter we think of chocolate and when we think of chocolate, we think of Mexico. Because this is the place where chocolate was first brought to the attention of the world. In fact the word derives from the Aztec “xocolátl”. Hernan Cortéz, on landing here in 1521 discovered that Moctezuma, king of the Aztecs drank a liquid preparation of cacao beans ground with chili and spices. At that time, chocolate was only available to the royal and priestly castes. Cortéz sent cacao back to Spain; the rest is history. While today the production of fine chocolates in Mexico is confined to a few artisans, everybody enjoys drinking hot chocolate. It is the traditional evening or morning libation and La Abuelita brand tablets are sold in every tienda. Not much has changed in its preparation except for the addition of sugar and sometimes milk – usually chili is omitted but not always. Churrería el Moro, located in the city’s historic center, has been serving traditional hot chocolate in the same spot for 80 years – it is an iconic place, lodged in the heart of every chilango, as Mexico City residents are called. Founded by a Spaniard on the Spanish model – it’s directly descended from the famous San Ginés in Madrid – it remains in the hands of the same family. Although churros – deep fried extruded dough – and hot chocolate are a Spanish tradition, it is Mexicanized here, as the chocolate is frothy and perfumed with cinnamon. El Moro is open 24/7 so we know that it is always good for a stop be it during midday shopping or after late night clubbing. Old fashioned uniformed waitresses efficiently deliver a cup of frothy liquid and warm crunchy churros which can be dipped - it’s a quintessential D.F. experience. Easter is a festival and holiday celebrating the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, described in the New Testament as having occurred three days after his crucifixion by Romans at Calvary c. 30 AD. It is the culmination of the Passion of Christ, preceded by Lent (or Great Lent), a forty-day period of fasting, prayer, and penance. The week before Easter is called Holy Week, and it contains the days of the Easter Triduum, including Maundy Thursday (also known as Holy Thursday), commemorating the Last Supper and its preceding foot washing, as well as Good Friday, commemorating the crucifixion and death of Jesus. Easter is linked to the Jewish Passover by much of its symbolism, as well as by its position in the calendar. In many languages, the words for "Easter" and "Passover" are identical or very similar. Easter customs vary across the Christian world, and include sunrise services, exclaiming the Paschal greeting, clipping the church, and decorating Easter eggs, a symbol of the empty tomb. Additional customs that have become associated with Easter and are observed by both Christians and some non-Christians include egg hunting, the Easter Bunny, and Easter parades. There are also various traditional Easter foods that vary regionally. Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Easter Mexico City is a fascinating capital that beguiles its visitors with endless options. One of the largest metropolitan areas in the world, with 16 boroughs and more than 300 neighborhoods, it might seem a bit overwhelming to the first-time visitor, though it doesn’t have to be. Many of the most visited tourist attractions in Mexico City are concentrated in the historic center, including the Plaza de la Constitucion or Zocalo, the National Palace, Metropolitan Cathedral, Templo Mayor, Palace of Fine Arts and Alameda Park. A few blocks north of the Palace of Fine Arts, Plaza Garibaldi is one of the best places in Mexico City to hear live mariachi music.