When it comes to cultural symbolism, New Mexico refuses to take the safe route. As opposed to, say, New Jersey's state flower -- the Violet -- the Land of so-called Enchantment celebrates the Yucca, a spiny plant that thrives in harsh soil conditions. Obviously, the celebrated chile -- the state fruit -- isn't for the timid. Our state insect is the Tarantula Hawk Wasp, nuff said. Even the state trout species, the Cutthroat, is a badass, and so it figures that our state cookie is the biscochito. Sure, upon first approach it appears cinnamon-sugary crowd-friendly, but a bite can deliver a licorice twist that takes some getting used to: anise. At least this is my experience with biscochitos in the Old Country around here and up north, in tiny kitchens, what my neighbor cooks up in December. Celina's version, however, plays it rather safe, just a hint of the seed. Instead, Celina takes a risk on heat; one bite of the red chile varietal, and moreover the red and green chile jam-filled delights, actually pack a punch. From a cookie? Yep, apparently New Mexicans just can't get enough of the hot stuff, even for dessert. And that's legit. This is a terrific local business with a great origin story, launched at the South Valley's Mixing Bowl, now thriving in the North Valley. There's plenty to discover, here, and a reason to eat these tasty rounders all year long. One of my favorite legitimately New Mexican shops. read more

I am weirdly super picky about biscochitos, maybe because my mom has made them every year for Christmas for as long as I remember. They're sentimental. Anyhow, they have to be thin and crispy, not those fat powdery ones from smiths. Celina and her family have a recipe that takes me right back to being 8 years old and stealing them from the singing Christmas tree cookie jar. I just love the heart of this place, it has such a New Mexico home feel. I got to attend the 3-year anniversary party this week through the magic of Yelp, and there were samples practically bursting out of the door! My favorite was DEFINITELY the dark-chocolate dipped ones. The adventurous flavors are great too, even spice-phobic me LOVED the red chile jam cookies. Go Celina! read more

Celina's Biscochitos - Bakeries Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

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When you think of New Mexico, one of the first thing that comes to mind is the green chile. The other thing that should pop up in your mind that isn't as obvious to a lot of people should be biscochitos! I was in search of some tasty biscochitos they day I was leaving Albuquerque. I found this place and heard from my boyfriend that their cookies were pretty delicious. I was glad they were opened when we went. I bought 7 dozen cookies that day to bring with me to give away as little gifts. When you first enter this tiny shop, you are welcomed with such a fragrant smell of cinnamon. The employees were baking away for the holiday season. We were greeted by a very nice lady. She mentioned she wasn't Celina but she was so friendly. She offered us a cookie and some coffee. She was patient when I had to decide how many cookies I needed to buy. She even offered us samples of the other types of biscochitos they had offered! I did not know there were other ways to make these cookies. My boyfriend enjoyed the chocolate chip one which I ended up getting some for my sister. I quite enjoyed the lemon one and they even have red and green chile flavored cookies! I will be coming back to buy future gifts for friends and family. It's nice to know that you can support a small business especially when the cookies are perfect to the bite. read more

I Live in NM and love New Mexican food. These are the best biscochitos in town. Very light and tasty, with many different varieties to choose from. Try the cocoa chocolate chip or latte cookies. Really good. read more

We used Celina's Biscochitos for our wedding favors in May. They were fantastic and very well received by the guests. We ordered 160 of the bite sized packs (2 cookies per pack). Celina's Biscochitos works with you to design customized labels to go on each pack, the put into cute mini decorative bags. We got the traditional and red chile biscochitos, and they were awesome! But there are many different flavors to choose from, and they will give samples. We are very happy with the service and products that they provided! read more

I love this place! They make the biscochitos in-house and you can see them making them in the back. They are very generous w the samples, the sweet lady that helped us gave us samples of everything :) we purchased some to send our coworkers back home a taste of Albuquerque NM. The place is clean and it's more like a little boutique than a bakery. They have other items too that you can send as gifts. For Father's Day they are making some new items. read more

Nice little bakery with lots of interesting biscochito options - including red/green chile and over toasted cookies. I'm partial to the green chile biscos. read more

Biscochitos are the state cookie of New Mexico. This place does a great job at selling that, too! They had all kinds and were very helpful in choosing. The lemon with white chocolate were my favorite. Make sure to ask for a sample too! read more

I stopped by here today based solely upon the Yelp reviews. I was given an overview of all the flavors and I tried a lemon lavender biscochito. It was delicious. So, I left with a dozen of those for my new coworkers as well as a dozen of lemon biscochitos for myself and a friend. The lemon ones need more zing. They tasted like the traditional biscochitos. It has the right mix of anise seed, brandy, and cinnamon so that none of those flavors are overpowering. I am here for work for a month and I am happy to see a small business succeed! However, I'm blaming you for my high cholesterol! ;) read more

We are addicted to these cookies that melt in your mouth! Each bite is a piece of heaven!!! We don't live in New Mexico, and we are SO thankful that they ship!!! Thank you Celina's!!!! You've got customers for life! read more

I've made biscochitos for my kids and grandkids for years and those they were really good, but Celina's Biscochitos blew mine away! Now not only do I have to very "best" Biscochitos, I don't have to bake! Thank you, Celina! read more

Longing for good authentic Biscochitos, I found this bakery online. They were shipped and was told they would arrive this past Saturday. Sure enought true to her word. These delicate cookies arrived in perfect condition. THANK YOU!!! Oh did I mention how delicious they tasted? read more

Very tasty traditional cookies. I would have preferred a bit more anise, but my cousin likes them this way.

Very good in house made cookies, support local businesses people!! Had the pleasure of meeting the owner, very down to earth. I had the traditional and piñon both very good, texture was on point. Looking forward to going back. read more

After visiting Albuquerque, biscochitos are my new favorite cookies. Thanks to Celina's for sending me home with a couple dozen.

These biscochitos are delicious! They remind me of the wedding cookies my aunt used to make in Chihuahua. A real treat from the land of the best tasting chile in the world! read more

These cookies were really good. They are not greasy tasting. The have a nice anise flavor and great texture. I will be using Celina for my Christmas gifts! read more

The best biscochitos in the state! I discovered Celinas about 4 years ago at a craft show and have been hooked ever since! She makes a variety but I am a traditionalist and like the original but I do recommend you try the other flavors. The make great Christmas gifts and stocking stuffers for friends or people at the office! Keep up the great work lady a customer for life! read more

bland, tastes nothing like a traditional biscochito - no anise, or any flavor to it very disappointed