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Discover the Eldora Chocolate Factory Tour in New Mexico

Located in Albuquerque, New Mexico, the Eldora Chocolate Factory Tour offers visitors a guided look inside a small-batch bean-to-bar chocolate factory. Situated in the Nob Hill district along Route 66, Eldora Chocolate showcases how ethically sourced cacao beans are roasted, ground, refined, tempered, and molded into finished chocolate bars — all on-site.

Guests experience the full chocolate-making journey while learning about cacao origins, flavor development, and artisan production methods.

Why it’s special: The Eldora Chocolate Factory Tour provides a true bean-to-bar experience in Albuquerque, highlighting direct-trade cacao sourcing and small-batch chocolate craftsmanship in the Southwest.

History & Story of Eldora Chocolate

Founded with a focus on transparency and ethical sourcing, Eldora Chocolate was established to bring handcrafted chocolate production to New Mexico. The company sources cacao beans directly from farmers in Latin America and roasts them in-house, maintaining control over every step of production.

By emphasizing direct trade relationships and small-batch techniques, Eldora has built a reputation for high-quality chocolate with distinctive flavor profiles. Its Nob Hill location has become a popular stop for both locals and Route 66 travelers.

What You’ll See & Do on the Eldora Chocolate Factory Tour

• Learn about the bean-to-bar chocolate-making process
• See cacao roasting and grinding equipment
• Discover how chocolate is refined and tempered
• Understand how flavor notes vary by cacao origin
• Participate in guided chocolate tastings

Hands-On Elements: Guided tastings are included; visitors may sample different chocolate varieties during the tour.

Photo/Video Policy: Photography is permitted in public areas; production spaces may have limited access during active operations.

Souvenirs & Extras: Bean-to-bar chocolate bars, drinking chocolate, seasonal specialties, gift boxes, and branded merchandise.

Pricing of the Eldora Chocolate Factory Tour

Adult price: $10 per adult

Tour admission typically includes guided instruction and tasting samples.

Visiting information

Duration: 45–60 minutes

Age limits: All ages welcome; tastings suitable for children with supervision

Accessibility: Fully accessible retail area; production floor may have limited access

Working Hours: Monday–Saturday 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM; Sunday 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Advance reservations are recommended for guided tour sessions.

Nearby

• Nob Hill District (Route 66)
• University of New Mexico campus
• Albuquerque Museum

FAQs About Visiting the Eldora Chocolate Factory Tour

Is Eldora a true bean-to-bar chocolate maker?
Yes. Eldora roasts, grinds, refines, and molds chocolate on-site using directly sourced cacao beans.

Are chocolate tastings included in the tour?
Yes. Visitors typically sample multiple chocolate varieties as part of the guided experience.

Can visitors see the roasting process?
Yes. The tour explains and demonstrates cacao roasting and grinding equipment, depending on production schedules.

Is this located along historic Route 66?
Yes. Eldora Chocolate is located in Albuquerque’s Nob Hill district along Route 66.

Can chocolate be purchased on-site?
Yes. The retail shop offers a variety of chocolate bars, drinking chocolate, and gift sets.