Very Friendly staff! The Peanut Butter and Jelly Frozen chocolate was great on a hot day!read more

Had a great experience! It was a great place to stop after a long day of walking around old San…read moreJuan.

Note that the 53 C. Luisa address is production facility rather than a typical storefront. Their…read moremain storefront is in the mall of San Juan, but I wasn't able to get there during my trip. I called ahead to the production facility, and they were happy to accommodate my order there. They also sometimes accept orders via Ubereats. The production facility building on Calle Luisa is unassuming and you will need to call to be let in. Once inside, they explained their available flavors to me, allowed me to sample some chocolates (which were fantastic) and let me choose the flavors in my order. A 16-pc box and a 9-pc box were about $119, which is on-par with the cost of other high-end chocolates. I highly recommend the arroz con dulce flavor. It's unique and flavorful without being too sweet.

Hands down the best hot chocolate I've ever had, anywhere. The Puerto Rican hot chocolate was…read moreluxuriously rich and comforting, while the frozen hot chocolate was smooth, intense, and incredibly refined-never too sweet, never watered down. I've had hot chocolate across Europe and the U.S., including other well-known spots in San Juan, and this place stands in a league of its own. The quality, depth of flavor, and attention to detail are exceptional. A must-visit, and a huge shoutout to this women-owned gem for setting the bar so high.

A must try for authentic gourmet chocolate. We have tried the other chocolate places. Ingredients…read morehere are better. Local puertorican chocolate. They have real cocoa beans in the store. Support local woman owned business. Friendly service and quiet other than the protests outside.

We decided to do this chocolate workshop. It was so informative and we are so glad we went!! Had…read morea lot of fun. Highly recommend

We were told by our First Mate to head over to Blue Chocolate for some delicious sweet treats. We…read morestopped in and met the most lovely and friendliest owner of the shop and bought by far the best chocolates ever! And the cupcake was like no other. If you have a sweet tooth this is the only place you should go!

If you are in the old San Juan area in Puerto Rico you must do this food tour. You're not just…read moregetting great food but also amazing history lessons as you go. Everyone and all food was absolutely great! We had Pablo as our guide who was so fun and friendly. He gave us the whole run down on everything and every place. He has a true talent for what he does. The group was small, there was about 6 of us. I believe groups don't get too large, maybe around 10 people. Which is nice because no one gets lost or unheard. I highly recommend this tour!

This is a review of the food tour. The company offers other tours like rum tour and history tour…read more Our guide Pablo was super nice and knowledgeable. You'd get a text message reminder a day before the tour and they would ask if you have food restrictions or allergies. You'd also get a reminder where the meeting spot is. We met at Banco Popular, introduced ourselves and went our merry way to the 5 different food spots. Pablo ordered the food before hand so that when the group arrived at the different restaurants/places, the food was ready and we did not have to wait that long. Our first stop was Cafe Cuatro Sombras where we had coffee and croissant ham/provolone cheese/guava butter. I liked this croissant with a hint of tanginess/sweetness from the guava. Noncoffee drinkers had options of lemonade and tea. Second stop was Señor Paleta. There's no indoor seating here so we had the delicious parcha (passion fruit) popsicle. Yum! Very refreshing, great for this warm weather! Third stop was Cafe El Punto. This place has a lot of artwork by local artists. We had ceviche de pescado and alcapurrias de la casa which were nice. Fourth stop was El Patio de Sam where we "made" our own mofongo. We had fried plantains and garlic butter, mashed them in a mortar and pestle, and added the chicken before turning the mortar upside down to get the mofongo. This was flavorful and had more moisture compared to another mofongo we had. Last stop for dessert was Vaca Brava. We had flan which was nice. We enjoyed the food, the tour, and the conversations. Great experience here.

One of the stops my family made while we were exploring Saint Thomas was Belgian Chocolate Factory…read more We are all chocolate adicts and after a delicious meal, we wanted some chocolate to go and enjoy. We walked in and explored the place. They sell out things besides chocolate including souvenirs, but they mostly sell chocolate. We all picked our faves and each took a small box to go. It was an incredibly hot day, so we also purchased some cokes to go. Service is quick, regardless of how many people may be in the shop. The chocolate was silky, and so delicious! So happy we stopped here!

Concise Review Great…read morechocolates... visit and eat some there, and later on the island... and maybe some will still be left when you get back home. :) ----- Longer Review We visited St. Thomas, USVI, for the first time in 2021, and had a great time. On our second afternoon we went into Charlotte-Amalie to look around and do some shopping. The driver for Dohm's Water Taxi, who drove us from the St. Thomas Airport to our hotel pointed out the Belgian Chocolate Factory as we drove past, and recommended it. Being from St. Louis, with great chocolatiers like Bissinger's, Chocolate Chocolate Chocolate, and Bijoux Chocolates, we had to visit The Belgian Chocolate Factory, and we're glad we did. The staff is welcoming and helpful. We enjoyed several great flavors, in milk chocolate and dark chocolate: passion fruit, cherry, salted caramel & hazelnut; all made onsite. My wonderful wife also enjoyed some chocolates with nuts mixed in - equally tasty. We definitely recommend visiting. ----- ----- -----

I do a thing of getting local chocolates for my boss. This one was near the area and one of a kind…read more I figured checking this out. Here was my experience. AMBIANCE Parking: Old San Juan so it gets busy. You got your street parking, garage parking, but when in doubt, try to ride share or just come early. Seating: Not much seating really moreover a spot for a grab and go. Vibes: Old San Juan is already full of charm, and Montadero fits right in. The shop is warm, inviting, and beautifully showcases Puerto Rican chocolate. You can tell there's a genuine appreciation for craftsmanship--from the beautifully displayed bonbons to the stories behind the cacao. I appreciated that it felt intimate rather than commercial. CHOCOLATES Hazelnut covered Puerto Rican Chocolate (Recommend) Simple, elegant, and incredibly satisfying. I dig the dark powder and coco and that rich hazelnut center. Rich and not overly sweet. This is the type of chocolate you slow down and enjoy as you are on vacation. CUSTOMER SERVICE Wonderful. Friendly and welcoming. The staff was happy to answer questions about the chocolates. TL;DR OVERALL 5 Stars. Wonderful choices, beautiful craftsmanship, and reasonable prices. It's a wonderful way to experience one of Puerto Rico's local treasures. Montadero isn't just selling chocolate--it's but highlighting Puerto Rican cacao. Whether you're a chocolatier or want to get a thoughtful souvenir, this is the spot. TIPS * Try one of the handcrafted bonbons!

Incredible chocolate. Breathtakingly gorgeous and vibrant flavors. The mojito passion fruit bon bon…read morewas heavenly. The chocolate was so silky and rich, and that fruit filling was so tart and bright. The chocolates are made with real Puerto Rican cacao, grown and harvested about an hour away from the shop, and the fillings are also made with local ingredients. You can chase the love in the chocolate. And you can tell the passion that goes into their chocolate making. The lady in the shop was so excited to Show me around and tell me all about the history of the shop and they're approach to chocolate making. As a self-appointed chocolate snob, I have a deep appreciation for passion in chocolate making. Do not miss this hidden gem of a shop. Stop in for a sweet treat, or a coffee. You won't regret it.

Chocolate Boutique,Amazing place, service is great !!! Variety of artisanal chocolates is superb…read more Hosted by the owners. They also have a great variety of wines and champagnes to choose from and you can also drink with your chosen artesian chocolates. Location is very accesible in the fancy strip of Ave de Diego in Puerto Nuevo,San Juan.

From the owner: We are a Chocolate truffles & Wine Boutique. Our truffles are made by different chocolatiers from…read morethe USA & PR. With around 100 flavors to choose from and a variety of wines, the experience goes as you wish. The truffles can be chose by piece or gift box. Want to try wine and chocolate together? we can help you! We have already options that go excellent together. Enjoy!

Oh boy... this was a 10/10!…read more After spending a long, hot day exploring Old San Juan with the kids, we stopped by Cortés ChocoBar in Condado for something cold, and it was exactly what we needed. We ordered three of their frozen chocolate drinks, and every single one was absolutely delicious. Thankfully, it wasn't busy when we stopped by, so it was the perfect place to cool off and take a break from the heat. The café had a modern, inviting atmosphere, and the staff was friendly and welcoming. I asked if one of the frozen drinks could be split for the kids, and although they didn't split it for us, they happily gave us two extra cups so we could divide it ourselves. It was a simple gesture that we really appreciated. The frozen chocolate drink was rich, creamy, refreshing, and perfectly chocolatey without being overly sweet. Even the whipped cream was delicious, especially with the chocolate pieces on top. Everyone in our group loved it, and it quickly became our favorite sweet treat of the trip. Whenever we're craving something cold and chocolatey during our stay in Puerto Rico, this will definitely be our go-to spot. We can't wait to come back and try their bonbons before we head home!

It's the chocobar extension of the Caribbean Chocolate Cortés brand of bars that are similar to the…read moreFrench Chocolat-Menier used for making hot chocolate. I've bought them at the grocery store for my mother over the years when I couldn't find Menier. I was hoping to see some unique desserts at Chocobar Cortés. Let's just say that the chocobar at this location was not what I was expecting. It's like an express version of their original one in Old San Juan. This is located in the lobby of the Condado Palm Hotel. There are 2 entrances. Don't make the same mistake we did by trying to access at street level. That door is locked. You'll need to enter through the hotel lobby. The service is very slow here. There was only one other person there. We ordered a box of 6 chocolates and payed for it. I'm guessing he was making a drink for the other guest because he asked us to wait a few minutes. It ended up being longer so he told his colleague (who just came back from a break) to make up the chocolate box for us. Unfortunately, it took even longer as this other guy was more interested in the 2 young girls who just walked in. The chocolate bonbons were good, but nothing unique. It's the same artisan chocolates that you see everywhere for the same high price. Perhaps this location is better for their specialty cocktails in the evening time. I was looking forward to trying the choco-latte at some point. I doubt there will be a next time.

The food was great, as it combined many already existing items with unique varieties of mushrooms…read more When you walk in you can see their passion for the benefits of mushrooms in the place.

From the owner: Wild Culture Mushrooms is a mushroom-focused market and café offering functional mushroom extracts,…read moregourmet mushroom bites, and mushroom infused beverages, with both plant-based and traditional options. We're the only business of this kind in all of Puerto Rico and possibly all of the US.