New Mexico · 2026 list
7 Best Chocolate Shops in New Mexico (2026 List)
Out of 7 chocolate shops we track in New Mexico, these 7 have the strongest weighted Google ratings right now, led by Kakawa Chocolate House in Santa Fe at 4.9. The picks span Santa Fe and Albuquerque.
Want the full list instead of the top 7? 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 | Kakawa Chocolate House | Santa Fe | 4.9 | 85 |
| 2 | Buffett's Candies | Albuquerque | 4.8 | 626 |
| 3 | See's Candies | Albuquerque | 4.7 | 283 |
| 4 | Elixir Boutique Chocolates | Albuquerque | 4.7 | 94 |
| 5 | Chocolate En La Plaza | Santa Fe | 5.0 | 1 |
| 6 | Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory of Albuquerque, NM at Coronado Center | Albuquerque | 4.2 | 41 |
| 7 | Lolli & Pops | Albuquerque | 4.3 | 528 |
The list
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Kakawa Chocolate House leads the list with a 4.9 average from 85 reviews on Google. Its Google category points to hot chocolate. 92% of its Google reviews are five stars. It is closed Sundays.
- Phone
- +1 505-930-5968
- Website
- kakawachocolates.com
- Hours
- Mon to Sat 10 AM to 5:30 PMSun Closed
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Close behind is Buffett's Candies 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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At number 3 is See's Candies with a 4.7 average from 283 reviews on Google. Google describes it as: "Candies & chocolates are sold by the piece or box at this old-school chain, in business since 1921." 82% of its Google reviews are five stars. It is open seven days a week and stays open until 8 PM on Mondays.
- Phone
- +1 505-881-5327
- Website
- chocolateshops.sees.com
- Hours
- Mon to Sat 10 AM to 8 PMSun 11 AM to 6 PM
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Next up is Elixir Boutique Chocolates 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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Chocolate En La Plaza comes in at number 5 with a 5.0 average from 1 review on Google. It is open seven days a week and stays open until 9 PM on Saturdays.
- Phone
- +1 505-795-8280
- Website
- chocolateenlaplaza.com
- Hours
- Mon to Fri 11 AM to 5 PMSat to Sun 11 AM to 9 PM
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Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory of Albuquerque, NM at Coronado Center holds its place here with a 4.2 average from 41 reviews on Google. Google describes it as: "Retailer offering premium chocolate & other confections, plus cocoa & gift baskets." Its Google category points to candy and gifts. 56% of its Google reviews are five stars. It is open seven days a week and stays open until 8 PM on Mondays.
- Phone
- +1 505-872-0478
- Website
- rmcf.com
- Hours
- Mon to Fri 11 AM to 8 PMSat 10 AM to 8 PMSun 11 AM to 6 PM
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Close behind is Lolli & Pops with a 4.3 average from 528 reviews on Google. Its Google category points to candy. 63% of its Google reviews are five stars. It is open seven days a week and stays open until 8 PM on Mondays.
- Phone
- +1 505-217-3438
- Website
- lolliandpops.com
- Hours
- Mon to Sat 10 AM to 8 PMSun 11 AM to 6 PM
How we picked these
Every shop here comes from public Google business data, and qualifies because Google lists them as a chocolate shop, chocolatier, chocolate cafe or chocolate factory. 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 chocolate shop in New Mexico?
Kakawa Chocolate House in Santa Fe tops this list with a 4.9 average from 85 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 Google lists them as a chocolate shop, chocolatier, chocolate cafe or chocolate factory. No business pays to appear.
Where can I see every chocolate 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.