2 Best Places to Shop in Albuquerque, New Mexico

Ramble north on this rural stretch of Edith Boulevard and your reward is not only a bit of Albuquerque history en route (the old Camino Real ran along Edith), but the unexpected wonder that is Eldora Chocolate. The actual chocolate making happens here, too, and the many shop's many awards attest to owner Steve Prickett’s attention to quality and the nuances of the chocolate bean. This is true artisanal chocolate—any aficionado is sure to learn something special about their 70% Tanzanian, say, and tastings are offered freely.

Out by the Sandia foothills, Theobroma Chocolatier carries beautiful, handcrafted, high-quality chocolates, truffles, and candies (most of them made on the premises).