New Mexico · 2026 list
10 Best Candy Shops in New Mexico (2026 List)
Out of 12 candy shops we track in New Mexico, these 10 have the strongest weighted Google ratings right now, led by Buffett's Candies in Albuquerque at 4.8. The picks span Albuquerque, Las Cruces and Hobbs.
Want the full list instead of the top 10? See all 15 chocolate shops in New Mexico, ranked and filterable by city.
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At a glance
| # | Shop | City | Rating | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Buffett's Candies | Albuquerque | 4.8 | 626 |
| 2 | Buffett's Candies | Albuquerque | 4.8 | 122 |
| 3 | FREEZYFUN | Albuquerque | 5.0 | 17 |
| 4 | Old Town Candy & Sweets | Albuquerque | 4.8 | 31 |
| 5 | Elixir Boutique Chocolates | Albuquerque | 4.7 | 94 |
| 6 | The Candy Lady | Albuquerque | 4.6 | 1,079 |
| 7 | La Choco Salty & Sweet | Albuquerque | 4.6 | 64 |
| 8 | Dulceria la Mexicana | Las Cruces | 4.5 | 48 |
| 9 | Dulceria Cosmos | Hobbs | 4.3 | 14 |
| 10 | Dulceria Puebla | Albuquerque | 4.4 | 167 |
The list
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Buffett's Candies leads the list with a 4.8 average from 626 reviews on Google. Its Google category points to candy. 87% of its Google reviews are five stars. It is open seven days a week.
- Phone
- +1 505-265-7731
- Website
- buffettscandies.com
- Hours
- Mon to Sat 9 AM to 5 PMSun 12 to 5 PM
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Close behind is Buffett's Candies with a 4.8 average from 122 reviews on Google. Its Google category points to candy. 89% of its Google reviews are five stars. It is open seven days a week and stays open until 7 PM on Mondays.
- Phone
- +1 505-265-7731
- Website
- buffettscandies.com
- Hours
- Mon to Sat 10 AM to 7 PMSun 12 to 5 PM
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At number 3 is FREEZYFUN with a 5.0 average from 17 reviews on Google. Its Google category points to candy. Hours are not listed, so call before you go.
- Phone
- +1 505-595-7288
- Hours
- Not listed. Call ahead.
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Next up is Old Town Candy & Sweets with a 4.8 average from 31 reviews on Google. Its Google category points to candy. 81% of its Google reviews are five stars. It is open seven days a week.
- Phone
- Not listed
- Website
- Not listed
- Hours
- Mon to Sat 10:30 AM to 5:30 PMSun 10 AM to 5:30 PM
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Elixir Boutique Chocolates comes in at number 5 with a 4.7 average from 94 reviews on Google. Google describes it as: "Artisanal chocolates in classic & unusual flavors from a boutique manufacturer." Its Google category points to artisan and candy. 86% of its Google reviews are five stars. It is closed Mondays and Sundays.
- Phone
- +1 505-933-5125
- Website
- elixirchocolates.com
- Hours
- Mon ClosedTue to Fri 10 AM to 5 PMSat 10 AM to 2 PMSun Closed
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The Candy Lady holds its place here with a 4.6 average from 1,079 reviews on Google. Google describes it as: "Mellow, long-running sweet shop selling handmade fudge, chocolates & old-fashioned candies." Its Google category points to fudge and candy. 77% of its Google reviews are five stars. It is open seven days a week and stays open until 12 AM on Tuesdays.
- Phone
- +1 505-243-6239
- Website
- thecandylady.com
- Hours
- Mon 11 AM to 5 PMTue to Thu 11 AM to 12 AMFri to Sat 10 AM to 6 PMSun 11 AM to 12 AM
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Close behind is La Choco Salty & Sweet with a 4.6 average from 64 reviews on Google. Its Google category points to candy. 80% of its Google reviews are five stars. It is open seven days a week.
- Phone
- +1 505-842-8883
- Website
- Not listed
- Hours
- Mon to Sun 11 AM to 6 PM
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At number 8 is Dulceria la Mexicana with a 4.5 average from 48 reviews on Google. Its Google category points to candy. 83% of its Google reviews are five stars. It is open seven days a week.
- Phone
- +1 575-522-2434
- Website
- Not listed
- Hours
- Mon to Sat 10 AM to 6 PMSun 10 AM to 3 PM
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Next up is Dulceria Cosmos with a 4.3 average from 14 reviews on Google. Its Google category points to candy. It is open seven days a week and stays open until 9 PM daily.
- Phone
- +1 575-241-9210
- Website
- dulceriacosmos.com
- Hours
- Mon to Sun 10:30 AM to 9 PM
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Dulceria Puebla comes in at number 10 with a 4.4 average from 167 reviews on Google. Its Google category points to candy. 70% of its Google reviews are five stars. It is open seven days a week.
- Phone
- +1 505-344-1213
- Website
- Not listed
- Hours
- Mon to Sun 10 AM to 6 PM
How we picked these
Every shop here comes from public Google business data, and qualifies because their Google category or description points to candy or confectionery. We rank by weighted rating so a handful of five-star reviews cannot outrank years of consistent ones.
Hours and phone numbers come straight from each listing, and anything missing is marked as missing.
Questions
What is the best candy shop in New Mexico?
Buffett's Candies in Albuquerque tops this list with a 4.8 average from 626 Google reviews.
How was this list ranked?
By a weighted Google rating: each shop's average is pulled toward the overall average until it has enough reviews to stand on its own. A shop qualifies when their Google category or description points to candy or confectionery. No business pays to appear.
Where can I see every candy shop in New Mexico?
The New Mexico chocolate shop directory lists all 15 shops we track there, with filters, a city breakdown and an open-now toggle.