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.

The chocolate at this place was absolutely delicious! We got some chocolate for family and they…read moreabsolutely loved them. The service was wonderful too! Everyone was kind, helpful, and patient. They even had a sample of one of their chocolates up front. Would highly recommend.

The moment I found out that Buffets Candies sold "Red Chile Pecañero" while reading the AAA New…read moreMexico magazine, I knew I had to stop there while I was on a planned trip to Albuquerque, NM. The iconic store, which boasts the tagline "New Mexico's Sweetest Tradition Since 1956," is predominantly red and white both inside and outside. So, this was one of my first pit stops on November 26, 2025. I grabbed butterfly and bear-shaped chocolates ($1.95 each) for all the youngsters in my family plus a box of the pecañero ($16.50 per 8 ounces). The candied pecans are absolutely delicious. There is spice, but not too much for me. My 12-year-old, on other hand, couldn't handle it. Lol. There was a variety of other candies. The nice male employee at the register worked diligently and in a friendly manner. Free ample parking was available. For more info, visit www.buffettscandies.com

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.