Menchaca Chocolates

Menchaca Chocolates Small artisan craft chocolate factory doing things differently. Perfect for couples or party reservations. Book online for unique chocolate experiences.

Make your own chocolate bar AND decorate a wooden box in our Chocolate & Art Box making workshops!

05/30/2026

Locally made, always with love.

Our chocolate is made with the best cacao, supporting farmers in Ecuador and Guatemala. Single origin, micro batch, dairy free, organic. That’s the Menchaca Chocolates way 💛

05/28/2026

Will we?

Come join the fun with us this weekend! Link in bio 🍫

05/25/2026

Today, we pause to pay tribute to the heroes who gave their lives in service to our nation.

Because of the brave men and women who served and sacrificed, we’re able to gather, create, and share moments like these.

“May we never forget freedom isn’t free.” — Anonymous

05/22/2026

We’re just two people who fell in love with real chocolate.

No fillers, no shortcuts — just beans, time, and a whole lot of heart. This is why we do what we do. 💛

05/20/2026

A little sweet, bold and tart all mixed in to one. Would you dare?

For online order or in store pick up, Thursday through Saturday 🍓🌺

Have you tried cacao husk tea?Our Cacao Husk Tea is brewed just like coffee or tea, but made from the roasted shells of ...
05/19/2026

Have you tried cacao husk tea?

Our Cacao Husk Tea is brewed just like coffee or tea, but made from the roasted shells of the cacao bean itself.

It carries that rich chocolate aroma people love, without the caffeine. Instead, it naturally contains theobromine — a gentler, smoother kind of lift that feels a little different than coffee.

Drink it black, add your favorite milk, sweeten it up, or brew it however you like — pour over, drip machine, or steeped the old-fashioned way.

Good flavor, comforting aroma, and a reminder that this little bean really doesn’t stop giving.

Available in 10 oz bags and bulk sizes.


05/16/2026

We had such a fun night at the Santa Barbara Historical Society Art & Wine walk!

Thanks everyone for coming out and supporting local. See you next time! 🍷

05/14/2026

Conching is one of our favorite parts of the process — mostly because it’s where the chocolate really starts to become itself.

After grinding, the chocolate is kept moving — mixed, folded, aired out — for hours. This helps release any harsh or acidic notes and rounds everything out into something smooth and balanced.

The longer you conch, the more the flavor opens up. It’s slow, quiet work. No shortcuts.

That’s kind of the whole thing with bean-to-bar chocolate — there are so many steps most people never hear about, but every single one matters.

Small batch bean to bar, vegan, fair trade

Earthy, rich, a little wild. 🌵Our 60% dark chocolate meets sun-dried nopales (cactus) for a taste you won’t find anywher...
05/11/2026

Earthy, rich, a little wild. 🌵

Our 60% dark chocolate meets sun-dried nopales (cactus) for a taste you won’t find anywhere else. The cactus brings subtle tang and gentle chew that plays off the deep cacao notes.

Made for people who want something different. Something with character. A hint of the desert in every bite.

Bar of the Month: Nopales Dark Bar.

2 bars for $22 - discount applies automatically in cart.

05/07/2026

One of my favorite things is to see the boxes finished at the end. Everyone’s inner artist come out, teaching you something about the person behind it.

We had an artist pop in and surprise us, guess which box is his!

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Santa Barbara, CA

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Thursday 12pm - 6pm
Friday 12pm - 6pm
Saturday 12pm - 6pm

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