The Can’t-Miss Chocolate Shop in New Mexico for an Unforgettable Sweet Treat

Well, it's that time of year — Valentine's Day! How do you show your loved ones how much you care? When I was a child, my mom would give my sister and me a box of assorted chocolates for Valentine's. We each loved to grab a random one, take a bite, and figure out the flavor — each bite was a surprise, and that was part of the fun! One delicious chocolate shop in New Mexico with an assortment of delectable sweets is Kakawa Chocolate House, and you'll want to shop here for the best Valentine's Day treats.

There are three locations of Kakawa Chocolate House in Santa Fe. Its flagship location is located downtown on Paseo del Peralta, while the other locations are on W. San Mateo Blvd. in Midtown and on Rufina Circle near Meow Wolf. If you happen to be in Santa Fe, there's no excuse not to stop at a Kakawa location!

Since 2007, Kakawa Chocolate House's chocolatiers have been handcrafting small-batch artisan chocolates with fresh, seasonal ingredients. Their passion for crafting high-quality sweets really shows in the final products. And buying a box of Kakawa chocolates for a loved one for Valentine's Day is a special gift that anyone would love.

This Valentine's Day, stop by a Kakawa Chocolate House location for an assorted box of hand-dipped chocolate truffles. These truffles are rich, flavorful, and melt in your mouth. Traditional French mendiants, a chocolate disk with nuts and dried fruit, are another wonderful option. Choose from flavors like almond and sea salt, milk chocolate and peanut butter, or papaya, coconut, and nib as a gift.

Whether you're from New Mexico or you're a frequent visitor, you know how chili is a huge part of the food culture. And an assortment of spicy chili and chocolate is perfect for those who love sweets with a bit of a kick. One of my personal favorite chocolates that Kakawa Chocolate House makes is the beautiful heart-shaped vintage love birds solid chocolate bar. What a sweet way to show someone you love them!

Boxes of chocolates, truffles, mendiants, chili chocolates, and, perhaps, a vintage-style love bird chocolate bar in the shape of a heart — all of these make great gifts for loved ones this Valentine's Day. What will you be getting your significant other, kids, parents, or friends this year? To view the selection of chocolates online, head to the Kakawa Chocolate House website. And if you're looking for more ways to sweeten up your visit to Santa Fe, be sure to check out our itinerary planner for nearby recommendations!