The Honest Chocolate Ranking Nobody Asked For (But We're Giving You Anyway)
The turtle wins. We'll explain later.
But first, let's talk about the one that almost made it to #1, and the one we eat straight from the bag when nobody's watching, and also the one that's technically fifth but might actually be the most CLEOtilde Cacao con Alma thing we make.
We decided on three things that actually matter when ranking chocolate:
• The feeling when you eat it:
Does it make you stop what you're doing? Close your eyes?
Text someone "okay you need to try this"?
• The effort it takes to make:
Not because hard equals better, but because when something takes real time and real care, you taste it.
• How often we personally eat it when nobody's looking:
Yes, this is a very scientific metric.
With that said. Let's go!
#5: Cacao Nibs
Don't panic. Being fifth doesn't mean we don't love them.
Cacao nibs are the most honest thing we make. No added sugar, no chocolate coating, just pure Mexican cacao in its rawest form.
They're intense, a little bitter, not for everyone, and honestly? That's exactly why we love them.
Sprinkle them on your yogurt. Add them to your granola. Eat them straight from the bag at 11pm while watching your favorite movie.
They’re fifth because they’re probably our most acquired taste. But they might also be the product that says the most about us.
#4: Dark Chocolate Bar
The one that reminds us that sometimes, less really is more.
It's fourth because it's the most straightforward: no caramel, no pecans, no Bach Flowers. Just chocolate being chocolate.
And sometimes that's exactly what you need.
Break off a piece. Eat it slowly. Let it melt completely before you chew.
That's the whole experience.
#3: Enjambre
The one that started it all. The chaotic one. The fun one. The one that always ends up at a party, a road trip, or a Sunday afternoon with no agenda.
Has a texture that makes it genuinely impossible to eat just one. We warned you in the caption. We're warning you again now.
It's third because it's the most joyful thing we make. There's nothing serious about an enjambre, and sometimes that's exactly what we all need.
#2: Bonbons
Here's where it gets personal.
Dark chocolate filled with seasonal fruit coulis and infused with Bach Flowers.
Our bonbons are inspired by different flavors, moments, and moods.
Every bonbon is made for a feeling, not just a flavor.
They're second because they're the most intentional thing we make. They take the longest. They're the most delicate. And when you bite into one and get that fruit coulis against the dark chocolate, you understand why.
These are the ones people order for birthdays, for anniversaries, for "I don't know what to say but I want you to feel it" moments.
We get it. So do they.
#1: Chocolate Turtle
Told you.
Dark chocolate, salted caramel made from scratch, organic pecans and fleur de sel.
The turtle is the one that made people stop mid-conversation to ask "wait, where did you get this?", the one that gets reordered the most, the one we personally cannot stop eating even though we make them ourselves and should absolutely have more self-control by now.
It's first because it has everything: texture, salt, sweet, depth.
The kind of combination that makes you realize caramel and salt were always meant to be together. We just made it official!
The real ranking? They're all worth it!
We know, very diplomatic of us after all that.
But here's the thing: every product we make exists because we genuinely believe in it. We don't make anything we wouldn't eat ourselves, which, as anyone at CLEOtilde Cacao con Alma can confirm, is a problem we deal with on a daily basis.
The honest ranking is just our way of saying: we know our chocolate. We think about it. We care about it.
And we want you to find your favorite too.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the most popular CLEOtilde product?
Our chocolate turtle: dark chocolate, scratch-made salted caramel, and organic pecans. Once you try one, you'll understand why it's #1.
Are CLEOtilde products available outside of Texas?
CLEOtilde Cacao con Alma is currently based in San Antonio, Texas.
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What makes CLEOtilde chocolate different from store-bought?
Every piece is handmade with quality Mexican cacao and a short list of real ingredients. No artificial flavors, no preservatives, no shortcuts. You taste the difference immediately.
Which CLEOtilde product should I try first?
If you're new to CLEOtilde Cacao con Alma, start with the chocolate turtle. If you already know us, the bonbons are waiting for you!
How often does Cleotilde restock?
We work in small batches, so availability varies.
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