What flavor best complements New Mexico chili? Chocolate, of course! Book your getaway today at our iconic Santa Fe bed and breakfast, and get ready to travel the Santa Fe Chocolate Trail. You’ll savor incredible flavors and textures as you indulge yourself with artisan chocolates, creamy truffles, sugary confections, and chocolate elixirs! Scroll down for details about the top stops for decadent delights on the trail!
Kakawa Chocolate House
One stop you must make on The Chocolate Trail is the Kakawa Chocolate House located just three blocks from our bed and breakfast. This happens to be our niece Jennifer’s favorite chocolate stop. Their passion for chocolate is evident. Try one (or more) of their chocolate elixirs, including traditional Pre-Columbian, Mesoamerican, Mayan,Aztec, European and Colonial Mexican. Kakawa’s chocolatiers create a variety of decadent desserts, like artisan truffles, agave caramels, dark chocolates, and even delicious homemade ice cream. What’s more, we often feature Kakawa’s chocolate in our custom enhancement packages!
They have three locations in Santa Fe:
- 1050 Paseo De Peralta, Santa Fe, NM 87501
- 1300 Rufina Circle #A4 (around the curve from Meow Wolf), Santa Fe, NM 87507
- 173 Essex Street (adjacent to the Peabody Essex Museum), Salem, MA 01970
The ChocolateSmith
If you’re looking for one of the best chocolate shops in Santa Fe, then you’ve found it. As seen on the Food Network, The ChocolateSmith specializes in handmade, gourmet dark chocolate, with fresh batches made daily. Stop in and visit their chocolate foundry and gift shop. Toffee almond bark, Don Juan pecans, green chile pistachio bark, sea salt caramel, white chocolate lemon lavender bark, chile chocolates, and much more await your visit!
They are located at:
- 851-A Cerrillos Road and on the Plaza inside the Plaza Galleria.
The Chocolate Smith
As seen on the Food Network! ChocolateSmith specializes in fine fresh dark chocolate handmade daily. Stop in and visit their chocolate foundry and gift shop on Cerrillos Road. Toffee almond bark, Don Juan pecans, green chile pistachio bark, sea salt caramel, white chocolate lemon lavender bark, chile chocolates and more! Located at 851-A Cerrillos Road and on the Plaza inside the Plaza Galleria.
Señor Murphy Candymaker
Located just off the Santa Fe Plaza in the La Fonda Hotel in Santa Fe’s DeVargas Center, Señor Murphy Candymaker offers delicious delights. They use only the very best and freshest ingredients in small, hand-made batches of chocolates and candies. This special stop is a local favorite on Santa Fe’s Chocolate Trail! Try their Piñon specialties like rolls, toffee, and brittles, or their chili pistachio bark…. It’s delish!
The have four locations in Santa Fe:
- 177A Paseo de Peralta, Santa Fe, NM 87501
- 100 East San Francisco St, Santa Fe, New Mexico 87501
- 4250 Cerrillos Rd, Santa Fe, New Mexico 87507
- 30 Buffalo Thunder Trl, Santa Fe, New Mexico 87506
Cacao Santa Fe
Another top spot on the New Mexico Chocolate Trail is Cacao Santa Fe. Their impressive claim to fame is being the one and only bean-to-bar craft chocolate provider in Santa Fe! They source organic cacao beans direct from small farms and cooperatives in Latin America and Hawaii. They specialize in unique flavors and designs, including historic drinking chocolates. chocolate culture workshops, handcrafted truffles, fabulous chocolate bars, and coffee. You must stop to sample and savor their award-winning, delicious creations!
They are located in the new Siler Arts District of Santa Fe:
- 3201 Richards Ln Santa Fe, NM 87507
Gourmet Chocolate at Inn of the Turquoise Bear
As mentioned earlier, we love to feature gourmet chocolate in our custom enhancement packages. When you reserve your guest room, be sure to surprise your sweetheart with one of these special offers designed to enhance the romance!
Don’t delay. Book your romantic and decadent getaway in Santa Fe today! Get ready to travel the Santa Fe Chocolate Trail, where you’ll be swept off your feet by incredible flavors, textures, and designs!
