It has been open for over 90 years, it is the oldest churrería in Málaga, and its churros and hot chocolate are

A good chocolate with churros revitalizes anyone on the coldest days in Málaga, those that we are still waiting for this year. While waiting for the cold to finally settle in the city, we talk about one of the most iconic establishments in the capital, one of the longest-standing churrerías, considered the temple of churros in Málaga due to its impressive tradition. Yes, we are talking about Casa Aranda. Founded in 1932, this café-churrería has been serving coffee, chocolate, and freshly made churros for over nine decades, becoming a symbol of traditional breakfast in the Costa del Sol capital.

Its doors, open continuously for more than 90 years, are witnesses to thousands of shared mornings and gatherings under the hum of the historic center. Today, Casa Aranda still occupies its original location at calle Herrería del Rey, 2, and also has another entrance at calle Santos, 6, maintaining its family spirit and unmistakable flavor intact.

The Origins of Casa Aranda

The story of Casa Aranda begins with Don Antonio Aranda, born in 1909 in Alhaurín de la Torre. At just 23 years old, he decided to start his own business with his sister Lolita, opening on February 2, 1932, a small café dedicated to coffee and chocolate with churros.

At that time, resources were scarce and everything was done by hand: the coffee was prepared in a large pot and the churros were fried one by one in a pan, with Don Antonio himself holding the dough mold. That family effort bore fruit and soon Casa Aranda began to make a name for itself among the workers in the center, who came daily to enjoy a hot breakfast during their workday.

A key moment in the consolidation of the business came on December 14, 1932, when Don Juan Aranda Valle formalized the acquisition of the "fried dough" stand, granting it a full license to serve churros. With this, the house secured a permanent place in the gastronomic history of Málaga.

National and International Recognition

Today, Casa Aranda is not only a local benchmark but also a name recognized beyond the borders of the province. The prestigious gastronomic guide Taste Atlas, dedicated to highlighting traditional cuisine from around the world, includes it among the best churrerías on the planet.

In its description, the portal highlights the quality of its churros: “elongated, crispy, and elegant,” made with fried yeast dough and sprinkled with sugar. According to Taste Atlas, churros originated with Spanish shepherds, who prepared them over the fire with a pan and a simple dough. Accompanied by a strong coffee or a thick hot chocolate, they are an inseparable part of the Spanish breakfast, and Casa Aranda represents that spirit in its highest expression.

The Repsol Guide, for its part, also recognizes its value by awarding it a Solete, highlighting its authenticity and its value as a meeting point in the city. “Having churros at Casa Aranda is like having them with family,” it states in its recognition, which acknowledges in this establishment “almost a century of life in a business that makes breakfasts and snacks a tourist attraction in themselves.”

A Corner with History in Every Cup and Every Churro

The two doors of Casa Aranda, opening onto Herrería del Rey and calle Santos, are already part of the everyday landscape of the historic center of Málaga. Its terraces, always full, have been the scene of meetings, celebrations, and even wedding party endings, as noted by the Repsol Guide.

Inside, the aroma of freshly ground coffee mixes with that of thick chocolate and crispy churros that continuously come out of the fryer. From 75 cents each, customers can enjoy one of the most emblematic breakfasts in Málaga, recognized both for its flavor and its history.

With almost a century of tradition, Casa Aranda has not only withstood the test of time, but it has also established itself as one of the most emblematic churrerías in Spain, a symbol of Malaga identity and hospitality.