Wow! Amazing Place, Rich, beautiful chocolate everything!…read more I purchased some chocolate for Friends and Family and me for the holidays. The Trüffels were stunnig, I can't wait to Go back abdorrt more flavors. Chocolate Bars Were simply the best. I also purchased a bag of chocolate for making shipping chocolate. Haven't tried that yet. You can even take a Tour. There's also chocolate facial Scrub bars. If you love chocolate, you need to stop in.

If you're a chocolate lover this is a spot not to be missed! As you walk in, your eyes are…read moreimmediately drawn to the glass display of truffles. To the right are the chocolate bars and drinks. Everything was neatly displayed. The employee was helpful and informative about their chocolate. They do offer tastings which is great especially if you're unsure about something and there is so much to choose from. I tried the no sugar 85% dark chocolate with macadamia nut and quite enjoyed it. I was expecting it to be bitter and was surprised that it wasn't. I also indulged in an iced mocha with the classic chocolate blend. It tasted so good, what a difference good chocolate can make! I will never look at coffee shop mochas the same way again. I didn't get to do the tour this time so next time I'm back in town I'll definitely be stopping by.

Back in late November 2025, I was in Albuquerque, NM, fulfilling my loved ones' Christmas shopping…read morelist wishes. Before leaving town, I headed to the Eastside for Chocolate Cartel. The name certainly intrigued me, but their slogan did too: no fluff . no flair . the best cacao . I was in! While I didn't experience any "fluff," I thought that their chocolates actually did have some flair. They do have items for those bougie friends. Lol. I ordered a sample 6-pack truffle box ($19) that my daughters and I split together: Bee Pollen, Lavender Vanilla, Flowers of Italy, Green Chile & Salt, Pistachio in White, and Peppermint. I really should have gotten a bigger box after seeing how excited my girls were about this. Next time... I also enjoyed a discounted (due to it being broken) green chile and salt chocolate bar. They outsource other niceties: air fresheners, candles, and gelato. I wish I had stomach space for the gelato, but next time! Very nice, helpful service on the 26th. Overall, it is chocolate done maybe a bit simple yet exceedingly well.

I think the Cartel needs a more current review, so I am adding mine…read more I have been buying my specialty chocolate here since they opened the Albuquerque store in 2009. I have tried almost all the other local chocolatiers, and while they are all good, I keep coming back to the Cartel. Nuff said.

As someone who has traveled a lot and gotten lots of ice cream I can put this up against some of…read morethe better ice creams I have eaten across this great land. They make their own ice cream but also candies, chocolate, er, chocolates and more. A big surprise - the young lad behind the counter was enthusiastic and helpful. The bad thing is this place is very close to home and my doctor already wants me to lose weight. Fat chance, doc, this place is gooooood.

Love their chocolates and that they ate fairtrade. Their ice cream is top notch too! Walkable from…read moreour house! Love the sea salt caramels and the caramel apples! My fav is the chocolate dipped berries! The team here is always helpful and they offer tastings of the ice creams.

The butter toffee krack korn puffs is truly cracking good. It's so fluffy and crispy and has a…read morenice subtle sweetness. It's hard to not eat the whole bag in one sitting. I would love to try their other products. Please come and create your own adventure.

Friendly staff who gave me a sample of a peanut butter truffle that was creamy and smooth. I also…read moresampled some of the crack corn which is addictive.

I have loved Buffet's Candies for a long time. Their chocolate is always delicious and there is a…read morehuge variety of different candies to choose from. My husband's favorite has always been their peanut brittle. I gave him a monthly delivery of his favorite treat and he has enjoyed it tremendously this year! It's easy to schedule a subscription or to get one of your favorites sent to you. You don't have to live in Albuquerque to enjoy a true hometown treat!

Wonderful. The BEST. I've gone there since I was about 9-I'm 67 now. Very disappointed that they no…read morelonger sell the divinity though! Thus, 4 stars. Pretty sure Mr. Buffet would be too.

When in Old Town this is a must stop…read more The maple fudge is some of the best you will find, this stuff is smooth and addictive And the chocolate turtles are a cant miss Rocky Road fudge, also smooth and creamy And a solid selection of fresh licorice if that's your thing. Parking in this area requires some patience Traffic police do patrol so don't just throw out the anchor and leave your car

The Candy Lady is definitely one of my must stop places when visiting New Mexico!!! They created…read morethe "blue meth" aka blue rock candy for the TV show Breaking Bad and it's actually super tasty!!! It's a small little shop but they have a good assortment of things besides the rock candy. They have fudge and the day I went, they were passing out free samples of it. They also have a section with "naughty" themed chocolates and another section where you can purchase Breaking Bad and New Mexico themed souvenirs. I bought a Los Pollos Hermanos shirt on a previous visit. The staff has been very kind on both my visits and they even let you use their single bathroom which is nice of them to do. The Candy Lady will undoubtedly satisfy your sweet tooth so be sure to come here!

I had heard about this bakery from a coworker and finally gave it a shot. I had the Green Chile…read moreSourdough and WOW. It was delicious and you could totally tell the quality go the bread. I also had an empanada which was also very yummy. The place is a cute little bakery located in the neighborhood. Service was great as well and friendly.

Best bread in the area. And I can slice it. The bottom crust is not so hard that you have to saw…read morethrough it even with a good bread knife. I buy two loves and slice and freeze them for later. Also the empanadas are to die for! Try the spinach artichoke.

First time in this charming tea house and I love how the entrance of the tea shop is a charming…read moreboutique filled with special estate items. As you walk further in the shop the transitions to a dedicated spot to all things tea with variety of teas, teacups, tea containers, teapots along with everything needed for a tea experience. They also sell locally made chocolates. Tucked in toward the back of the store is the cozy tea restaurant. They offer high tea service, though reservations are required, and that will be for a future visit. I ordered a chai tea latte with half and half and it was absolutely delish, satisfying my craving for something cinnamony and spicy. For my meal I had a bowl of the green chile stew which was decent, but the highlight for me was their flaky buttery croissant.

Overall: Corrales Tea & Chocolate serves a unique high tea experience that is more homey with decor…read morethat matches this vibe. Food: 4 The high tea experience was ~$40 with tax per person. Throughout the course, you are served 3 different teas alongside scones, a small salad, and 3 tiers of finger foods. This season's menu includes blueberry scones/muffins, beef wellington, spanakopita, quiche, cucumber sandwiches with homemade cream cheese, egg salad sandwich, chicken salad sandwich, cheesecake, beignet, cream puff, and chocolate. They tasted like something you'd be served at your grandma's house (in a good way). The teas that they served went well with the courses. They started with a strong black tea, then a beautiful butterflypea tea, and ended with a blooming green tea (the tea leaves bloomed into a flower in the glass teapot). Service: 5 Our server was excellent. She was very pleasant and did a good job of checking in on us without being annoying. The website mentions a 90 minute limit, but the waitress never rushed us. Ambiance: 4.5 The restaurant is within a tea and chocolate shop. The front is filled with antique knickknacks that are part of an estate sale and add to the grandma core vibes of the restaurant.