We get it, after savoring Aurora’s best Mexican food, you might think the meal is over. But at El Chubby’s, we’ve saved the best for last. Our dessert menu is where family recipes meet pure indulgence, from hot churros rolled in cinnamon sugar to crispy-on-the-outside, creamy-on-the-inside fried ice cream.

Since 1990, our family has been crafting fresh, made-to-order dishes using recipes passed down through generations. And our sweet treats? They’re no exception. Whether you’re splitting a sopapilla sundae with the family or treating yourself to our signature horchata bites, there’s a reason we always say: save room for dessert.

Why El Chubby’s Desserts Stand Out

Walk into any Mexican restaurant and you’ll find churros on the menu. But there’s a difference between a dessert that’s just available and one that’s crafted with the same care as the main course. At El Chubby’s, our desserts aren’t an afterthought, they’re a destination.

What sets us apart? Everything is made fresh, just like the rest of our menu. We don’t pull pre-made pastries out of a freezer. Our churros are fried to order, our sopapillas puff up golden and fluffy right before they hit your plate, and our fried ice cream gets that perfect crunch because we time it just right.

There’s also the variety. While some spots offer one or two sweet options, we’ve built out a dessert lineup that includes cinnamon churros, Oreo churros, mini apple empanadas, doughnuts, horchata bites, sopapilla sundaes, and more. Whether you want something light or something decadent enough to share (or not, we don’t judge), we’ve got you covered.

And honestly? The atmosphere matters too. We’re a family restaurant that’s been part of the Aurora community for over three decades. When you order dessert here, you’re not just ending a meal. You’re wrapping up an experience.

The Art of Perfectly Crispy Churros

Churros might seem simple, fried dough, sugar, cinnamon, done. But anyone who’s had a truly great churro knows the difference between good and unforgettable. It’s about texture, temperature, and timing. Get any of those wrong and you end up with something soggy, greasy, or just… fine.

At El Chubby’s, we take our churros seriously.

Traditional Churros With a Twist

Our classic cinnamon churros are exactly what you’d hope for: crispy ridged exteriors giving way to soft, pillowy centers, coated generously in that warm cinnamon-sugar blend that sticks to your fingers (in the best way). We fry them fresh, so they arrive at your table hot.

But we didn’t stop at traditional. Our Oreo churros have become a fan favorite, same perfect churro base, but finished with crushed Oreo pieces that add a chocolatey crunch. It’s familiar and new at the same time, which is kind of our thing. We respect the classics, but we’re not afraid to play with them.

Decadent Dipping Sauces and Toppings

A churro on its own is great. A churro with the right dipping sauce? That’s an event.

We offer rich chocolate sauce for the traditionalists, but we encourage you to get creative. Some guests drizzle their churros with caramel, while others go all-in with a sopapilla sundae upgrade, ice cream, whipped cream, the works. You can also pair churros with our horchata for a sweet-on-sweet combo that just works.

The point is, we give you options. Because dessert should feel like a reward, not a rulebook.

Fried Ice Cream: A Crunchy, Creamy Masterpiece

Fried ice cream sounds like it shouldn’t work. Ice cream is cold: frying is hot. How does the ice cream not just… melt into a puddle?

That’s the magic of it. Done right, fried ice cream delivers an experience you can’t get from any other dessert, a shatteringly crispy shell giving way to cold, creamy ice cream inside. The contrast is what makes it special.

Our fried ice cream at El Chubby’s starts with a solid scoop of vanilla ice cream, rolled in a coating that crisps up beautifully when it hits the fryer. The key is speed and technique. It goes in frozen, comes out fast, and arrives at your table before the heat can catch up with the cold.

We finish it with a drizzle of honey or chocolate, a sprinkle of cinnamon, and a puff of whipped cream. Some folks add a cherry on top. Others dig straight in, no judgment here.

What surprises first-timers is how satisfying this dessert is. It’s not overly heavy, but it feels indulgent. The crunch, the creaminess, the temperature play, it hits different than a regular bowl of ice cream. And because we make it to order, it’s never sitting around getting soft.

If you’ve never tried fried ice cream, this is the place to start. And if you have tried it elsewhere and weren’t impressed? Give us a shot. We think we can change your mind.

Other Must-Try Desserts on the Menu

Churros and fried ice cream get a lot of attention, and they deserve it. But our dessert menu goes deeper than those two headliners.

Sopapillas are a staple of Mexican dessert menus, and ours are light, pillowy, and served fresh. Drizzle them with honey or dust them with powdered sugar. Simple, satisfying, perfect for sharing.

Our Sopapilla Sundae takes things up a notch. Imagine a warm sopapilla topped with ice cream, whipped cream, and all the fixings. It’s comfort food in dessert form.

Horchata Bites are one of our more unique offerings. If you love the sweet, cinnamon-forward flavor of traditional horchata, these little bites capture that essence in snackable form. They’re crispy, lightly sweet, and utterly addictive.

For something a bit different, try our Mini Apple Empanadas. Warm, flaky pastry filled with spiced apple, think apple pie meets Mexican pastry tradition. They’re great on their own or paired with a scoop of ice cream.

We also serve Doughnuts for those who want something classic, and our Apple Flautas offer another fruit-filled option for fans of warm, cinnamon-spiced desserts.

The variety means there’s something for everyone. Sharing a meal with picky eaters? No problem. Got a sweet tooth that demands options? We’ve got you. Every dessert on our menu is made with the same attention to quality as our savory dishes, because at El Chubby’s, we don’t cut corners.

Conclusion

At El Chubby’s, dessert isn’t just something tacked onto the end of the menu. It’s a reason to visit all on its own. From perfectly crispy churros to our show-stopping fried ice cream, every sweet treat we serve reflects the same care and family recipes that have kept Aurora coming back since 1990.

So next time you’re finishing up a plate of carne asada or sharing tamales with the family, do yourself a favor: save room. We promise it’s worth it.