If you are ever in the ABQ area or just driving through, the Popcorn Cannery is a must-stop. In a…read morenot-so-great neighborhood off of Interstate 40, this white and red building is home to many different flavors of popcorn. The ones I will drive hundreds of miles for are the ones of chile variety, both sweet and savory. Red chile mixed with caramel corn is an unexpected delight. In NM, you don't have to decide between red or green chile, just order Christmas style. Savory styles can have Hatch green chile, red chile, or both, and can be left plain or dusted with cheese powder. Craveable perfection that can be bought in small or large bags. When it isn't the holidays, Popcorn Cannery's friendly service is available M-Th 9-5pm and 4pm on Fridays.

Best popcorn ever. We make the drive from Denver a couple times a year for the delicious popcorn…read more Red chili cheese popcorn is my favorite. While it's located in a sketchy part of Albuquerque, it's always worth it.

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.

Red Chile kettle corn mixed with biscochito kettle corn is the yummiest snack I never knew I…read moreneeded! This is a great little place that just opened up and what they do, they do very well! A variety of flavors of kettle corn as well as the classic kettle corn are popped and seasoned to perfection! They also have a variety of baked goods and they carry Black Rifle Coffee! The proprietors are friendly and sampling is encouraged! Stop by the Korn Patch soon! Grab a couple of bags of corn and take home some high test coffee! But let me warn you, once you start munching on the delicious sweet, salty goodness, you may not be able to stop!

They are such a wonderful company. When you see them in the mall, you are met with friendly smiles…read moreand greetings. We love all their flavored popcorn. It is hard to pick a favorite, but if I had to, I think their biscochito kettle corn is hard to beat. I ordered popcorn to be sent out as gifts and they were so helpful and so accommodating. They went above and beyond making sure the gifts were perfect. I am from NM but don't live there anymore, so when I go home, this is such a wonderful treat. I think they would make great gifts for events also!

I haven't had a popcorn ball in over 10 years. This popcorn ball at Cornivore today is not all hard…read moreand crunchy . It is marvelously sweet and chewy. So yummy. I thought I might just eat a little bit of it but I ate the whole thing!

Cornivore, normally in Albuquerque NM, was selling from a booth outside in the Santa Fe square this…read moreweekend. Robert Mendez and his wife provided samples of their most delicious popcorn! My wife and I bought three bags for $20 in anticipation of sharing it tomorrow with four houseguests due to arrive in Santa Fe. We think the popcorn is fabulous and the only problem was which flavor to choose (Sweet Green Chile won by a very small score). If you have a chance to enjoy this unique and delicious delicacy jump on it! You will undoubtedly thank me for the advice....

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 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

Chocoholics beware! Just looking at all of the delectable, mouthwatering chocolates gave me a sugar…read morehigh. This is a very relaxed store, with windows into each kitchen so you can see the employees creating chocolate delicacies. As we were looking at the eggs and bunnies, we saw the praying hands & Last Supper. The white chocolate Last Supper was more impressive than the milk chocolate one as you can see all the details in the white. Al, one of the employees, told us that the Last Supper is one of the more difficult to create. It does come out of a mold, but needs expert hands to cut away the extra chocolate that clings to the small details. Our niece bought the last one! Al also showed us the framed newspaper clippings about the store and its founders. He pointed out how the third generation is now running the store, and that some of their customers are also third generation. We bought some of the eggs, caramels, and white & milk chocolate butterflies. We are bringing them home and enjoying each and every one. We will be back!!

Got the small Dubai chocolate bar. It's shaped more like fudge than a bar. But oh so good! 13…read moredollars but Dubai chocolate is always pricey. The bigger bar is 27 bucks. They do not skimp on the pistachio butter!

Great selection and very good dark chocolate. A go to for quality chocolate. A neighborhood…read moretreasure!

Lots of cute stuff! I looked around for a good long time. Lots of women behind the counter and…read morenever once did anyone greet me, ask if I needed assistance or offer help. I'd have bought more if I was introduced and made familiar with many of the products.

While waiting for our dinner reservation was wandered the grounds and came upon this shop. It…read morecontained a mix of items some directly from the farm. There were a few cases of silver/turquoise, a large offering of cookware including copper and cast iron. Books on both local recipes and local trails and hiking. This place had a definite New Mexico feel about it. It's a great little shop, unfortunately a little out of the way. This is a target destination, but worth the drive.