no fluff . no flair . the best cacao .

Find all your holiday gifts here


the chocolatier .

in 2001
chef de cuisine
Scott J. Van Rixel opened a quaint chocolate shop turning jail cells into tasting rooms

his memorable confections drew locals and visitors alike

simple, handmade chocolates satisfy with the finest cacao in the world

the community .

we are
New Mexico True

the best chocolate
made by people,
not machines;
in a kitchen, not a factory,

by hand,
in small batches,
by real people.

Acclaimed


“We had bought the Mayan hot chocolate mix at Whole Foods, but then visited the Chocolate Cartel site and bought their bark, Mayan mix, and chocolate covered/dusted almonds…wonderful! And we love the Mayan mix as the best hot chocolate”

– Mark H.

Saturday


12PM to 4pm

weekly


Monday - Friday10AM to 6PMin-store & online

holidays


Online

315 JUAN TABO BLVD NE STE A, ALBUQUERQUE, NM 87123 - (505) 797-1193