Informative Tour and Free Samples of Authentic Mayan Chocolate - A Gem in Valladolid!…read more I was wandering around Valladolid on the afternoon of November 15th and stumbled upon this small chocolate museum located along the charming and quiet diagonal street known as Calzada de los Frailes on the way towards the Convent de San Bernardino de Siena. I stepped inside and was greeted by a very friendly and welcoming woman. There was already a group of people inside who were just about to go on a tour, so I joined them. The female guide who gave the tour told us all about the history and origins of chocolate, how the Mayans used it and its importance to them, and how it has changed over the years. She showed us various artifacts and photos in the small museum and explained the meaning of them and the process of turning the cacao bean into chocolate. The guide was knowledgeable, captivating, and entertaining. She also spoke at least three languages (English, Spanish, French and probably more) fluently and gave her spiels in all three as we had group members from Mexico, France and Canada. At the end of the tour, we got to sample a variety of authentic Mayan chocolates in different flavours, from honey to pure cacao to mint to vanilla to cinnamon to spicy to milk and more. They were all so unique and delicious! After the tasting, you are invited to look around the small store with a variety of chocolate products. You could purchase small boxes of the authentic Mayan chocolate in all flavours for 85 pesos, and they also sold chocolate shampoo, hair conditioner, body lotion and other things. In addition, the tour and tasting was completely free! The tour lasted about 20-30 minutes. I ended up buying a box of chocolates (they make great gifts for family and friends) because I really wanted to support this place. The tour was super informative. I learned a lot and I also really enjoyed the chocolate tasting at the end! There is also a small restaurant/café attached to the factory where you can purchase cacao-based drinks and treats. I definitely plan to check this place out next time I am in Valladolid! This place is definitely worth a visit. Highly recommended!

What a special place to check out. Sebastian gave us an informative tour that included a tasting at…read morethe very end. The aroma of chocolate made this the perfect attraction. We ended our visit at the cafe next door for some delicious chocolate beverages, made by Ariana, that I'm still smiling about.

SO good! The shop has such fun vibes, and our server was so sweet and fun! We tried the pistachio…read moreand Amarena gelato were both excellent and deliciously creamy, as well as an affogato with Stracciatella which was divine. Would definitely recommend to anyone in the area looking for a sweet treat!

This was one of the most highly rated ice cream places in Valladolid, so me being an ice cream…read moreaddict had to try it out. The shop is located around a lot of cute colorful houses which makes for a great photo opportunity. When we first got there, there wasn't any one there so we were able to order almost immediately. - Guava - This is my friend's favorite ice cream flavor they had here. For one, I really appreciate that the color of the ice cream was white not hot pink which happens a lot when you order guava elsewhere. The flavors are pretty spot on and even have a bit of guava seeds grinded in it. - Pineapple + Coriander - This is probably one of the most interesting combination of flavors I have experienced and one that every store selling pineapple should consider having. The coriander really enhanced the pineapple while giving it a signature and sweet smell. - Mango - I also really enjoyed this mango flavor as it very much represented the flavors of the fruit. Overall, pretty good gelato place. Is it mind-blowing? Nah, but it definitely is a great place to cool off from a hot day.

The service was terrible. The food was amazing. Would I wait for food/service from there again?…read moreNope. The servers were very nonchalant as we waited 20 minutes after being sat to come over to our table for the first time. This was after waiting at the door for 10 minutes and in the waiting area for 20 minutes. It took 30 minutes for our drinks to arrive after ordering. I was so thirsty I started drinking from the water bottles we had brought with us. The food, surprisingly, arrived not too long after a basket of chips and salsas was brought to the table. I noticed the next table over got their basket of chips and salsa before us (and before their drinks). We ordered agua mineral, enchilada mole con Pollo, dzitnup, jugo verde, molcajete mexicano, and Milanesa de pollo con papas. Food prices were decent (MX1230 for our meal and drinks).

Located at the center of Valladolid, this restaurant is a gem. Everything about this place is…read morewonderful; the food, the service, the ambiance. We always love comming here for breakfast when we are in the area, and it truly never dissapoints. This time we had the Cochinita and Lomitos Pibihua and the Mole enchiladas with chicken. We always order the packet deal that comes with your entree, juice, toast, and unlimited coffee. Unlimited coffee is always a plus for me since I can down 5-6 cups easily :D.

The service, food, and price was exceptional! Loved the…read moredecor and the attentiveness of the workers there. The bread tasted fresh, it was soft and neither did the ingredients or bread overpowered the sandwich. Everything complimented each other very well. Will definitely return when I'm in town again.

Great breakfast place. We've been in Mexico for 10 weeks and this place is one of the few that cook…read moresteaks well. Everything we ordered was delicious! There was a cream Chaya sauce that comes with the crepe, it was yummm! The service was friendly and efficient. Food came promptly too.

Choco Story is definitely a 3 star experience with 5 star customer service and 5 star chocolate…read more The museum is a series of connected rooms with dioramas behind glass and narration that is offered at the push of a button for many languages. It's air conditioned. It reminded me a bit of the Cal Academy museum in San Francisco, California up to the point where it was renovated about 20 years ago with the dioramas. The chocolate is AWESOME. Buy a bucketload to bring home to share with friends.

I loved the three chocolates I got here! Try their coffee…read moreand chile chocolate they were delicious.

Tourist cafe with okay food. Very pretty ambiance. Great…read moreservice okay Good space between others at their tables so would've been perfect during Covid really bland food though. Okay

Great freshly made food in a nice open garden patio. Service was friendly. Greatly enjoyed the…read moretamales, fideo, cazuelas, and jugos. Location is near the convento so it's convenient while sightseeing.

Escaped the heat in here and had a pretty tasty meal, people spoke English well which is always a…read moreplus! They were happy to have me and provided a good service, inside was comfy as well.

Place was amazing, food was exquisite, ambiance was wonderful, view was spectacular. Definitely a…read moregreat find!

This is a nice place, they have tequila tasting stations, and they are all very eager to serve you…read moreand take care of you. You can also take a nice swim, if you want.

Would have never found this place on our own but thinks to the SAT México tours we were able to…read morediscover this and much more...our ticket came with both access to the cenote, tequila tasting, lunch, and free views lol...tickets for the life jacket and lockers are sold separate...it's about $6USD for life jacket rental...I'm sure you can bring your own if you have it. Lunch contained a variety of native Mayan dishes...everyone had nothing but positive things to say...the location is well traveled and well organized. On the campus there is bar, novelty shop, photos for sale, and more...you won't go wrong with this excursion