Great store love the snacks! Good customer service, it's a little pricy proud happy goos snacks…read morewaked out of there broke ended up buying the whole store haha

Monaco Market has unmistakable "bodega" soul, and has somehow managed to bottle the feeling of…read morestepping into another country--several countries, in fact--without ever leaving the city limits. It proudly carries what can only be described as the United Nations of snacks. These are the treats your trendy teenagers have been "Tik-Tok-ing" into viral fame--the kind with packaging that compels them to snap that selfie and send it out into the ether in a nanosecond. The shelves read like a passport: confections from Lebanon, Dubai, China, South Korea, Taiwan, and beyond. Exotic chocolates that make domestic candy seem shy by comparison. Chips in flavors you didn't know were legal. And then there's the drink selection--a kaleidoscope of juices, sodas, and energy drinks adorned with beloved anime characters and designs that blur the line between beverage and collectible. It's less of a cooler and more of a museum exhibit, except here you're encouraged--no, expected--to participate. The true heart of the place, however, is the gentleman behind the counter. His zeal is palpable. He's not merely ringing up purchases; he's hosting an adventure. His warmth and enthusiasm make you feel less like a customer and more like a co-conspirator in discovering something wonderful. Human connection at it's finest. Yes, the prices lean toward the premium side, but that feels less like indulgence and more like reality--importing the world isn't cheap, and tariffs are no respecter of snack-based diplomacy. What you're really paying for is access: access to flavors, cultures, and moments that would otherwise require a boarding pass. And Monaco Market doesn't stop at snacks. It's also a treasure chest of viral odds and ends--shirts, gifts, toys, and knick-knacks that feel handpicked for people who appreciate the joy of novelty. Every shelf feels intentional, like a curated rebellion against the ordinary. And rumor has it a ramen bar is on the horizon, promising a quick nosh for those who want something warm to accompany their global snack pilgrimage. Bottom line: Monaco Market is pure FUN. It's a place where curiosity is rewarded, where novelty is celebrated, and where you're reminded that sometimes the smallest treats carry the biggest sense of wonder. Albuquerque is lucky to have it--and I suspect many of us will be back, if only to prove to our teenagers that we, too, know what's cool... eventually.

Currently there are few items left in the market. The halal chicken breasts are out of inventory ;…read morethere are only chicken thighs. The medjool dates are now from Pakistan and the increased prices reflect the delivery costs. I spoke with vendor and explained the last time I asked for pistachio cookies , I received walnut cookies. I'm scared of ordering more because of this. He explained to me that he is sure he must have explained they were out and only had walnuts. So I'm apparently unable to explain that I do not like walnuts and surely I thought to ignore his update. Absolutely done with this dishonesty.

SO Grateful for this store! Casa Blanca and Bombay Spice are my 2 go to international stores to…read morevisit! If I can't find something at Bombay it's typically always at Casa Blanca. I have yet to visit Talin, but I was told I must visit there next.

My friend and her brother own this place and I highly recommend it to anyone to come out and see…read morethis place. The Shroomery provides drinks that are infused with healthy mushrooms. There are so many options to choose from. Alonzo, the owner, is super knowledgeable and will give you great recommendations if you don't know what to get. Try it out!

Great drinks. Unique looking place with lots of other vendors items that you can purchase such as…read moreair freshener and dry mushroom mix in's.

If you like frozen flies on your meat this is the place. Usually good quality meats so I can't…read morecomplain. If you want to make broth, this is the place. Marrow bones, chicken feet/backs at a great price.

Wonderful farm market, which actually serves more as the huge butcher's meat market. Fresh produce…read morewill stock shelves and they do sell the New Mexico's famous Ness Farms pinto beans. These beans are triple clean, and very tasty. I bought a 25 pound bag to take back to Oklahoma. Friendly customer service.

This is my second time at Mouse Hole, and the cheese is always delish! (Of course!)…read more The Cheese my Cherry Pie sandwich was so so good, as was my husbands sandwich with turkey and chile. Prepare to wait awhile if you come during peak times. The shop is small, and the set up doesn't allow for much maneuvering inside. Maybe in the future they can relocate to a shop with a better set up? Our cheese monger in Houston had several lanes to split up the "I'm here to taste cheeses" folk from the "I'm here to order a meal". That sort of method could greatly increase the speed of the waiting in line. Just something to think about if they do end up moving to a larger space in the future!

I was a cheese club member for almost 2 years. Cheeses were good but bland, not diverse or…read moreinteresting. Then they changed to an obnoxious billing agency (Table22) that overbilled, spammed, and demanded that I get an appointment to pick up cheese or they would assign me a time. I tried to quit, but the agency won't take me off the spam list and the local staff says they have no control over the agency. Their sandwiches are very good.

Goodness! Where to start? Get your shopping on with…read moreauthentic Italian supplies. Gnosh on some delicious meals. Well worth going in and checking it out.

There's nothing to dislike about this multigenerational, family owned authentic Italian deli. My…read moregrandparents took me there when I was a small child in the early 80s. I've been going there ever since. A few years ago, they added a bakery. It is chock full of delicious cookies, eclairs, cannolis, and you can even get a wedding cake there. Most recently, I went with some coworkers for lunch and ordered the Bella Mozzarella sandwich. Beautiful, thick slices of fresh mozzarella, loaded with tomatoes and basil. The bread was super fresh, and the potato salad was very flavorful. My coworker got an eclair on our way out. I just had a bite and it was divine. The older gentleman behind the counter was courteous and friendly. The atmosphere is laid-back, and the side wall is covered in shelves that contain imported pasta and various other products from Italy. There's a freezer case filled with premade meals and meat. If you haven't been there, it's definitely worth a stop

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.

I went in hoping for a wide and dizzying array of spicy products, but was instantly confused, as I…read morewas greeted with many, many glass figurines and touristy bric-a-brac. I eventually found the hot sauce section, which, incidentally, is incredibly well organized, including the cool display for the Ass Kickin' stuff (prices on the hot sauces are outstanding and there are several I have seen here and nowhere else), but I wish the rest of the store was organized similarly. The entire thing screams clutter and spicy products (I think, I tried really hard to find them all, but maybe (probably) missed some) are maybe 20% of the floor space. The rest is coffee and mugs and t-shirts and pinon stuff and just random...shit. Back to my confusion...I don't understand why this place is called Chile ADdict when so little of the inventory is related to piquancy. I guess calling it a gift shop would be less interesting, maybe? Anyway, if you have a lot of time and patience to spend carefully hunting and foraging around this (sometimes precariously and hapazardly) scattered array, it can definitely be rewarding, but it won't be fast.

I was trying to find a souvenir shop in Albuquerque and I luckily found this little store. It was a…read moregreat find because I didn't know where to get a touristy gift for someone. This store has everything! Dream catchers, all types of salsa, New Mexican coffee...little knickknacks... I will come again when I need my next gift!