"Flor Heras is a third-generation chocolatier and co-owner of Rito Chocolateria, the shop and chocolate company her family founded years ago. Today, Heras is pushing her art even further with Reina Negra, a new sub-brand of obsessively sourced bean-to-bar chocolate that you can sample and purchase at the Rito storefront. Situated across from one of the busiest markets in town, the shop sells packaged chocolate as well as agua de chocolate, fruit-filled pastries, and other ready-to-eat treats. It’s also where Heras holds small workshops where visitors can learn everything about chocolate, from the raw ingredients to the process to its history and cultural significance to the Oaxacan people. [$]" - Omar Alonso
The Perfect 24-Hour Food Itinerary for Oaxaca, Mexico | Eater
"A cacao-focused chocolate shop run by a third-generation chocolatier that ferments, roasts, and processes beans in the traditional way from start to finish, producing rich hot (or cold) chocolates, an exceptional chocolate ice cream, and packaged cacao products like bars and jarred moles to take home. The experience emphasizes ancestral chocolate-making techniques and offers deeply flavorful, terroir-driven cacao products." - María Ítaka
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"An artisanal chocolatería producing solid chocolate discs used to make traditional Oaxacan hot chocolate; their stone-ground chocolate is intended for home preparation of the foamy, spiced drink." - Shava Cueva
I tried their hot chocolate drink (chocolate from the house. It was good but the recipe was something not familiar and tasted a bit sour. Maybe better try something cold or ice cream. They also have chocolate bars and moles. Variety of chunks of chocolate for drinks. Like Vanilla, chile, cardamon, herb for hang over, almond etc ... Decorated nicely so good for a present .
Piggly W.
Google
The best chocolate experience in Oaxaca — no exaggeration. Their chocolate ice cream is a must have. It’s rich, dense, and almost brownie-like in texture. It tastes like pure, real cacao rather than something overly sweet. If you only have time for one chocolate shop in Oaxaca, make it this one.
Salman H.
Google
Such a wonderful experience here - not just the hot chocolate which was so delicious but also talking with the owner, who gave detailed explanations of the type of cacao and mixes and how they make them. So refreshing to see someone so passionate about the work they do and it showed in the quality of the product! The ice cream was also heavenly.
NayNay
Google
Visited this place upon recommendation from a fellow traveller. I got a chocolate ice cream in a cup. It was yummy. I loved the super thick, creamy texture with cocoa nibs in it. It was mildly sweet and you could really taste the cocoa in it. It was so good that I returned the next day to try the ‘Ritacao’ smoothie - with red berries and cocoa. I enjoyed both but the ice cream was definitely a winner for me! Thank you for making such delicious ice cream. I will be returning when I visit Oaxaca again!
Claudia V.
Google
The most delicious chocolate ice cream I've ever had 🤎 I love chocolate, but I've never been a huge fan of chocolate flavored ice cream. Turns out I just had never had a good one! It came served on the cutest cup, but you can also get a cone. It's a very deep chocolate flavor that's not overly sweet, and the cocoa nibs inside provide a nice crunch. Truly loved it. Bought some chocolate discs for making chocolate drinks at home and a bar with pataxtle pieces. Can't wait to try them!
SH W.
Google
The chocolate ice cream is very delicious. Get one and give it a try!
Michal L.
Google
Go here and order the chocolate ice cream. It's so good, it has a potential to change your life. No exaggeration, this was the most chocolate chocolate ice cream I had in my life. Intense experience that you have to try. Trust me, you'll not regret.
Cyntia B
Google
I don't even like chocolate ice cream usually, and my boyfriend and I had to force ourselves not to go get one every day we were in Oaxaca. The chocolate flavor is full and the cocoa nibs add a nice crunch.
Their hot chocolate is nice too, but if you have to pick one or the other, ice cream is the way to go!
You can also buy pucks of their chocolate to make hot chocolate at home, and bars. 😊