Desserts: 10/10 Service: N/A (food stand) Value: 10/10 Portion size: large Best churros I've had in the US! Very comparable to the churros we have had in Spain and Mexico! This is a food stand on the corner of 54th and international on 9/19/20! But the phone number on yelp is correct and he will answer incase you can't find him! He is friendly and does speak some English! The churros were hot, fresh, crispy on the outside and soft in the inside. Also just the right amount of sugar! He will also put more sugar on top of you would like!! It's perfect and I recommend you try it! We have tried several around the bay and this is the best! Its also very fast even though there is a line! Also we got a whole bag filled to the very top for only $10! But you can tell him how much you want if you want less! read more

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Who can resist freshly made churros? The churros are so crunchy and warm. The smell is so sweet it makes you not want to leave the spot. Love supporting street vendors. I do recommend calling the phone number provided because the location was incorrect by a few blocks. He was located on 54th ave and E.14 (international) He sells the churros by the bag. He has $3, $5, $10 bags. I got the $5 bag which was plenty for 3 people. I added ice cream from home it adds the deliciousness to another level. read more

Rico's Churro - Churros added ice cream from home - Desserts Near Me - Oakland, California

Finally got to try these churros after looking for him last week and couldn't find him, super delicious and really nice guy. He is located at Chapala Market: 5415 International Blvd, Oakland, CA 94601 read more

Rico's Churro - Desserts Near Me - Oakland, California

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I was in Oakland and I was really craving some churros this guy popped up on my Yelp and decided why not. First off you got people lined up, waiting to get their churros and I can see why, he makes them right on the spot so they're nice and hot. I asked the guy how much and I asked for the 5 dollar bag. I thought it might be like a few pieces, but no he gave me this big bag filled with a bunch of them!!! The most delicious and inexpensive churros I have ever gotten. Definitely come here if you want a whole weeks worth of churros, well not technically if I could I'd eat them all. read more

Rico's Churro - Churros - Desserts Near Me - Oakland, California

The churros here are by far the best churros you will ever have, trust me. They are even better than the ones in Mexico. I don't even know how much they are just 'cause when we go we tell the churro man to give us $3 dollars worth and he loads up a bag full of them. They're warm and crispy and are perfectly cooked on the inside (no gooeyness, which I hate). He can be found everyday after 4:30pm and I believe he leaves at 8:00pm, he never makes it until 8 though because he runs out of them...Sometimes he switches locations, but we've found him here for sure on the weekends. He's between the All Green Produce market and the Launderland and Coin Up Laundromat. The address of the laundromat is 4065 Foothill Blvd. Don't let the neighborhood scare you away lol.. read more

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I don't have a single bad thing to say about these churros. Costco churros can't touch these, PERIOD. Thank you Be back soon! God bless. read more

I tried to have Rico's infamous churros once before, but the last time I tried to come here he wasn't around. :( BUT THIS TIME IT WAS A DIFFERENT STORY. PROS: - Hot/fresh/crispy churros made to order (you can see him pumping the mixture out) - On the denser side (think more cakey) - Not as sweet - SO CHEAP - Each bag/order is $1 - we opted for 2 orders for $2 and that was more than enough for 3 people CONS: - Don't really know when he's around so you have to test your luck So worth the trip to Fruitvale if you're ever craving churros. Honestly you can't beat the price either! read more

Finally found him at his new location on 54th/International...best churros in the bay! read more

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Difficult to find, but def. worth it! I was expecting a sign on the churro stand, but no sign. You literally just gotta spot him in front of a silver cart/stand. You order by the dollar and he just eyeballs how much to put in the bag. So just tell him $1 or $2, $5 etc. I usually get $1-2 and it's enough for like 3 people. It's crunchy, crispy, delicious and not doughy like Costco if you know what I mean! read more

Rico's Churro - Finally found the churro man! - Desserts Near Me - Oakland, California

We hired Rico to make churros for a wedding this past weekend and he DID NOT SHOW!!! All the guests were really looking forward to them and were very disappointed! The bride and groom were really upset! This was going to be the highlight of the wedding reception. We hired him months before the wedding and I checked in with him periodically. I even texted the day before and he texted that he'd be there. We planned on having churros instead of a wedding cake, so there was no dessert for the 150+ guests. On the day of the wedding, I called him and texted him with no reply. I waited out on the street for hours to flag him down. Total flake! Never hire him for an event! He won't come! Really really heartbreaking! read more

THE BEST CHURROS IN TOWN HANDS DOWN!!! The only sad thing is that it's hard to find him lol. We came here on a Sunday and he had a line, don't bother going to a bakery because this churro stand is the best. Super friendly man. Cheap and delicious, $5 dollars for a bag and you still have leftovers (maybe). If you get anything from Tio Juan's taco truck make sure Rico Churros is you dessert. It's worth it and they are crunchy. read more

Rico's Churro - Long line - Desserts Near Me - Oakland, California

They are that good. There is a portable cart next to the sidewalk with a vat of oil where they are made. As a first timer I wanted $ 5 worth of churros and received a lunch bag size bag of delight. The best I've had. Nothing comes close. So warm and delicious. It's worth the trip. read more

Stopped off here while I was stuck in traffic. Saw Rico making some big arm gestures (refilling the batter into the massive pump) and as we inched closer to his stand, the smell of sugary, deep-fried goodness just filled the car. Look no further, this is legit. It's cheap, (very cheap) and very fresh (he pumps the batter into the frying oil in front of you)! Not to mention, he is a very, very friendly. *NOTE: it does get greasy... For $5, he stuffs a brown, sandwich bag FULL of these crispy, golden, sugary, delicious bites. It is enough to satisfy 4 people (easily). If you're going solo, think about ordering less. ...also as a general rule with fried foods, it's not good to reheat, so try to finish the entire bag before it gets cold. You have permission to skip your next meal in order to make room for these churros. If you want to know what a good churro should taste like, try here. But be prepared to make Rico's the last place you "try" in Oakland. It's THAT good. read more

Rico's Churro - The master at work - Desserts Near Me - Oakland, California

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Highly recommended! Best churros ever. I used to buy his churros years ago in Vallejo. I was happy to see him at my nephews party. read more

Rico's Churro - Highly recommended! Best churros ever. I used to buy his churros years ago in Vallejo. I was happy to see him at my nephews party. - Desserts Near Me - Oakland, California

Lets face it: Fresh delicious churros are a rarity. Besides Costco churros, it is so hard to locate anything remotely churroey anywhere to satisfy that fried pastry craving. But its all good because Rico is here to save the day! Located in a parking lot next to a grocery store, you can get steaming hot fresh, crispy churros fried to order! These are way better (100x better) than the churro recipes you'll find online. How it works is you park your car in the parking lot/accross the street. Tell rico how many dollars worth of churros you want, he'll fry it up and you'll enjoy! For new comers, 2 or 3 dollars worth will get you plenty, a bag full (literally) of churros. Hungry? No Problem, he's here everyday from 4-9pm (or until he runs out, usually at 8-8:30). I can't believe I know all this cause I've been here so many times. Support these small places! try it and you won't be disappointed. read more

Rico's Churro - Yummm omg - Desserts Near Me - Oakland, California

Location (on 12/28/19): International at 54th (in front of 5401 International) Literally the best churros I've ever had. I don't know how much they cost. He told us to tell him how much we wanted to pay and he just kept filling bags. We said $20. After 4 stuffed bags, we told him to stop and keep the change. He's the sweetest guy. There was a small lot we parked in to get off the street. read more

Awesome spot. You definitely get a good amount of quality churros for the price. Totally recommend! Pretty cool to watch Rico make the churros as well. read more

I am so glad I was yelping around for desserts after dinner. This was the first place that popped up and since I haven't had churros in a while, what the hay. The man that make the churros is super friendly! It's right on the streets so it's pretty simple to find him. I feel like I came at a really good time because there was many friendly people around the streets! Anyways, $5 worth of churros give you a a double paper bag filled with freshly fried goodness covered in sugar and cinnamon. The outside is super crunchy and the inside is just ooey gooey goodness! A must try if you're in the area!! read more

The real deal. Handmade. Analog. He hand mixes the batter, pushes it into a wooden device and squeezes it out into a cauldron of hot, bubbling oil. There WILL be a line, but you won't be mad because it's enjoyable watching the process. And once you sink your teeth into that hot, golden, sweet goodness you'll be hooked. NEVER eat an old churro again. This is how they were meant to be eaten, hot, crispy and fresh. The churros dying under hot lights are for suckas! read more

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still good. still cheap. still not Weight Watchers approved. oh well! Only thing is he's not always there and we don't always know when that will be. He gets booked for events sometimes. Just FYI. read more

Hot, soft & covered in sugar like churros are suppose to be! The $5 bag lasted me a lifetime lol. Rico is also very friendly & hard working read more

Rico's Churro - $5 bag - Desserts Near Me - Oakland, California

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The best churros in the Bay Area! This is the only churro I will buy..... I have been telling my friends about Israel for years! I'm glad to see folks getting hip to him because he definitely makes awesome churros! You won't forget them. read more

Rico's Churro is a humble one man operation with an outdoor fryer. It's a very simple setup. He has one plastic bucket with steaming freshly made batter. Rico takes the batter, spoons the batter into a giant churro injector, and injects the churro batter into the bubbling fryer. A churro takes about 3-5 minutes to cook. Rico's Churro might be one of the best churros I've had. It's airy light with an incredibly crispy interior and gooey slightly undercooked interior. The exterior is so crispy it sounded like I was eating chips. The color is perfectly golden. Rico doesn't roll the churro in that much sugar and cinnamon so it isn't too sweet, but I bet you can ask him to double coat it if you want. And get this, one bagged churro is only $1! It's a long ass churro at that. The only downside is that right after you gleefully chomp through your entire freshly made churro, your mouth will be filled with the stale aftertaste of cooking oil. Then regret and broken promises will fill your mind and soul. But, eating these churros once a year isn't a bad thing. And these churros are what dreams are made of. Note: Street parking is really packed but not impossible. read more

We always order ricos churros as an office treat! They are addicting and Israel's customer service is top notch!!! Gracias Israel!!! read more

Rico's Churro - Desserts Near Me - Oakland, California

Best Churros in the Bay Area. Super crispy outer layer and soft fluffy inside. So hot and fresh!!! Not to mention super cheap!! I recommend this 100% Rico is super kind and humble I always give him a little extra for being such an amazing person read more

This is the place to get Churros. To bad that it sometimes happens the guy is not there. I came all the way to Oakland, just to find the parking lot empty (and it was during the above mentioned hours). When he is there, he's very friendly and will give you a whole bag of freshly made Churros. :) These are probably the best fresh plain Churros I've had in East Bay. It's really worth coming the way. And they are inexpensive ($2 for a bag of them). You have another stall (that's always there) just about a mile away from here that has more expensive ones, but also has Churros Rellenos if you're into that. I'm happy with the plain ones. I'd recommend Rico's anytime. I hope he gets his own place some day. read more

I need to lower my rating for Trish's Mini Donuts at Pier 39 after trying the churros here. $5 for a lunch bag of perfection (in the form of churros). I am quite the churro snob and these are seriously the best. Better than any store, amusement park or street vendor in Mexico. Prepare to have your life changed after this experience. read more

Service is very spotty. I drove all the way from Berkeley twice but both times, Rico was not there :-(.

I've chased the perfect churro from Spain and throughout Central and South America, and I think I finally found it in my backyard with Rico's Churros. Rico pumps a curl of thick batter into boiling oil to produce a shatteringly crisp exterior and chewy/gooey interior full of amazingness. My friends and I got a $2 order and inhaled it in the parking lot right out of the fryer and all agreed that we want to marry the churro vendor. Someone wrote that these churros are lifechanging, and I have to agree. Completely, totally worth a drive to a more 'colorful' part of Oakland. Note that Rico's is only there from 4:30 until 7 or 8 (when the batter runs out) and if you blink, you'd miss him. This is the third time we've tried to catch him and it was worth the wait. read more

East Oakland's best kept secret. After having REAL churros, the ones you get from the theme parks suck! Like some people have said here already, 2-3 dollars worth will be more than enough for 1-2 people. read more

We did a churro crawl. Rico was #1. Crispy, moist, fresh. $1 for a bag. We're going back. read more

Best Churros Ever! Don't be fooled by some of the other churro street vendors...Rico's is the King. Two bucks will get you a lunch sized bag full of the most delicious Churros you have ever had. You will never buy one at a theme park or county fair again after eating these. He disappeared for a while, maybe trying different locations, but he's back and I couldn't be happier. ;) read more

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I love that i could walk up the street and i could have the option to get churros . It's really amazing cause i don't go to fairs that often haha but it's reasonable pricing and taste great . I love it! read more

A whole bag of hot churros for $2. Very fresh. Just the right amount of cinnamon sugar. Not very greasy. Wish it was open on the late night but other than that. read more

I was really craving a CHURRO and I was happy to see there was one after searching on yelp. I ordered half a bag which he filled with a fresh batch off the fryer. I took first bite and it was crunchy but it unfortunately followed with a doughy consistency. We simply couldn't get pass the uncooked flavor and texture. I wish i could have been able to return it but doubt he'd be open. read more

Heavenly! The best churros I've ever had, especially on a cold day! Fun to watch the making of the godly churros!

After a long day at the DMV by the Coliseum, I felt like munching on some churros. This place was on the way to my parents' home (had to drop my brother off) so I decided to drive by to see if I can find the churro stand. I did get lost on my way here but the trip was worth it. I parked across the street (didn't feel like driving in circles to get to the parking lot, it's a busy street) and walked across the street. Rico was in the middle of frying up more churros and he stopped to help us out. While he was prepping our bags, we talked a bit and found out that he's closed on Saturdays due to catering parties. I left with a $5 bag and my brother got a $3 bag. Since the churros were still hot, my brother and I digged in (inside of my car). They were good. In the bay area, this place is the closest "taste" I could get compared to my favorite churro stand that's located in L.A. read more

Freshest most delicious hot to go churro in the world . Nobody does it like Rico and he is a honest business man. Two thumbs up!!

Rico is THE MAN! His churros are literally melt in your mouth and life changing. No lie, the outside is crunchy and sweet and the inside is super soft and delicious. For a few bucks you can get a paper bag filled with churros to share with friends or gobble up all to yourself, and trust me, you will want to keep them to yourself! These churros are the best that Oakland has to offer. I'm glad my friends introduced to this spot because no other churros can beat Rico's! read more

Dudeeeee I love this man!!! BEST CHURROS hands down! Hecka friendly and he gives so much churro for so little money. I love how he doesnt have a set price! He just ask how much?($) and then he gives you the amount that you pay which is a good amount :O BLESS THIS MAN! read more