It was a beautiful night. I feel bad for my little one because we dont get out as often. Everyone was nice, things were structured and it was overall a great break from what has become the new normal. The staff were really pleasant and organized. It was really nice and I hope it stays that way.

Even with the new Covid-19 rules... We had an amazing time. Beautiful display of lights and the friendliest staff ever.

Great place for Christmas for COVID they have rules take your temp and yeah but overall great place to go with family and they have a chocolate factory that you can walk through and a gift shop today they had a food truck in the back. Overall we had a great time their I very RECOMMEND this place!

This years Cactus Garden Lights was amazing! So nice to actually see all the lights and not have to worry about the crowds. Did a great job with Santa. I just loved the set up.

What a great place for a tour and samples. Everything was awesome and we cant wait to go again. Vic in the store had a large amount of knowledge on the products and history. Hopefully you will get to talk to him.

Christmas garden is fun for the kids, nicely decorated! In these distancing times, nice to get out and get some air!

Staff was very friendly! The man at the door was very informative and made us feel very welcome. The cactus garden is amazing. Highly recommend.

Was a nice walk, with social distancing and mask required, thank you. Although, they could have put signs up for phone photographers not to sit on the boulders in the garden.happy holiday

Weve gone twice and both times we were treated like friends and family. The chocolate here is amazing, so is the cactus garden.The staff here obviously love what there doing and it shows. They are excited to help and tell you neat things about the factory. Which I wont ruin! You should ask!! Its neat! :)Im excited to go back.

I love coming here , especially during the holidays. Its nice to have something feel normal during these times.

Check out my photos, this place is amazing for them if you hit the sun right. Love the Factory too.

Just had a great time seeing the Xmas Cactus Garden. So pretty and nice to just stroll around

Mask, social distancing, hand sanitizer. No crowds. Nice walk around the gardens.Resting spots in the shade.

Delicious chocolate! If you love chocolate and are looking to get away from the strip for a bit then I highly recommend! We didn’t see chocolate being freshly made in the factory but seeing the factory and machines was pretty cool anyways. They give samples in the store (yay!)! If you go in the winter the hot chocolate is really amazing! We went during Christmas time and the lights in the cactus garden were really pretty. There are some kid activities outside with the Christmas lights so it’s definitely more of a kids event but still pretty! I would love to see the cactus garden again during the day next time!

LOVE LOVE Ethel M. Chocolates.The Cactus gardens are beautiful and so pretty at Christmas.I got my Littlest Sister some yummies today.

Fun place to visit, yummy samplers and beautiful Cactus Garden right outside of the store.

Incredibly friendly and helpful staff made this visit a delight! I was initially drawn in by the happy hour sale on the Mojave Milkshakes (which are amazing!). There is a lovely cactus garden right outside the café, where I was able to enjoy my treat and take a walk, all surrounded by beautiful plants. Suffice to say, I thoroughly enjoyed my time here!

Ethel M Chocolate is one of my happy places. Always fun to walk the gardens , take photos and end it with a chocolate covered strawberry. Impeccable Covid19 standards in the chocolate shop and always above and beyond customer service. It is a must see.We visited here at the recommendation of a friend, and we thoroughly enjoyed ourselves at the special tasting of paired wines and chocolates. The docent who led the session was quite a bit of fun and a fountain of good knowledge. The self-guided tour offered the opportunity to see a few of the chocolate goodies being made behind the glass windows, and the gift shop has good deals on their product which are probably not available elsewhere. We were able to pick up some dark chocolate coins at half price because they werent as shiny as they should have been. Funny thing is they taste really yummy just the same. We also picked up a couple of very nice valentine heart assortments, which were also half price. I suspect a good time to visit is immediately after any chocolate-oriented holiday.

Love coming here everytime we go to Vegas. They have a beautiful cactus garden to walk through. Their chocolate is the best chocolate in America. Definitely recommend going.

Took My kids to this chocolate factory and they quite an experience. Actually getting to see how chocolate candy is made. The tour was very informative. And at the end to get to sample a few pieces of candy. They also have a self guided tour outside of the local flora. Which my girls also enjoyed. All in all it was a great little experience.

Overpriced for medium quality chocolate. Factory set up so people can see the production line with no action. Not worth my five min walk through basically just a gift store.

The botanical gardens are a wonderful place to spend an afternoon, and the chocolate is unmatched! Overall, a great activity that anyone can enjoy.

Check in was easy, social distancing in place. Great job

Enjoy my time there and the Chocalte was delicious the staff was very pleasant great place to see garden was beautiful

Friendly people. Excellent choices of high end chocolate. Outside garden open for Christmas but must have reservation from 4 to closing.

Me and my wife went to the holiday lighting on opening night. As expected it was packed which was not a problem at all. The workers inside the store were extremely helpful. They were extremely friendly and seemed to enjoy their jobs. They were super busy and they stayed calm with all that pressure. The hot chocolate was, absolutely amazing tasting. You can, watch the workers in the factory as they do their jobs. Its really neat. I would definitely recommend it to anyone.

Love this place. The lights were fantastic this year.

Wonderful place to take your family, it is quite small, so make sure to take your time and explore every bit of it. The cactus garden is amazing and relaxing, especially around Christmas with the lights and music they play. Once inside the actual factory, youre greeted by friendly staff. The tour you see is very small, and you have to be lucky to actually see people working. The store itself is quite nice, although expensive in my opinion. All in all, I will definitely come again, my family and I enjoyed it.

This is a nice place. Clean. Our problem is it was crazy expensive. A lot of people who went out of the gift/candy store were empty handed. Over $2.00 for a single piece of chocolate is ridiculous.

Great staff and friendly. Good chocolates.

Although pricey, it was worth going out to see the factory, and see chocolates being made. They had flat squares of caramel cooling on tables in the factory.. Then we got to see heard shaped chocolates being processed, and it was pretty interesting to see. The prices were high, but for those who like expensive chocolates, they were very decadent and probably worth it.

There are several different hours posted for Ethel M. My family from out of town came by yesterday and we checked the website and they were open until 10, the door had 2 different times...8pm and 6pm. We were told they were closed when we got there at 6 and they could not tell us why there were several operating hour times. The staff didnt seen to care...

1st time coming here and it was very welcoming and enjoyable. Even after coming from a tooth cleaning and my moutb being in pain, definitely made me feel better.

Nice place. Very good chocolate. Cactus garden is beautiful.

Excellent samples. Easy to get to. Lots of great chocolate choices

Nice little place for a date. They have a huge amount of desserts. My friend loves this place.

Easily accessible from the Vegas Strip, free-parking, free admission, wheelchair accessible. Tasting room experience is led by friendly staff. Visitors are able to see process. These are fine chocolates, therefore expect prices accordingly in their store. The cacti trails right outside are a nice short walk and also wheelchair accessible. When tired of the casinos, great place to hang out. Open daily 8 to 8.

The cactus garden is what brought us to this destination as its free and we dont get to see cactus from the white tundra where we live. The factory is set up so you can see how the fudge is packed. We went for the free cactus garden and then spent $50 on chocolate but you cant complain. The staff was very nice and the place was classy and clean.

Wonderful, thank you for a great experience

Aloha! Christmas is best time to visit this chocolatiers. Love the Christmas Decor and even during a rainy night, the spirit of the holidays is wonderful here.

The cactus garden is one of a kind and awesome. The chocolates are to die for.

Love walking around the cactus garden, and of course picking up some delicious chocolate!

Nice place, good chocolates, outside is perfect for families. I just gave 4 stars because of the prices. I think that to be a chocolate factory the prices are too high. Very expensive chocolates.

What a great time we had doing the chocolate tasting experience. It was very educational and Andy was super funny. Chocolates are divine..

We @Clearingradi and @Despejandolv crew love coming here from time to time to learn what is cooking up in the sweet world of Ethel Ms

Great X-mas lights in the Cactus Gdns.

Ethel M Chocolate is one of my happy places. Always fun to walk the gardens , take photos and end it with a chocolate covered strawberry. Impeccable Covid19 standards in the chocolate shop and always above and beyond customer service. It is a must see.

Wonderful place to take your out of state visitors and the kids!

We visited here at the recommendation of a friend, and we thoroughly enjoyed ourselves at the special tasting of paired wines and chocolates. The docent who led the session was quite a bit of fun and a fountain of good knowledge. The self-guided tour offered the opportunity to see a few of the chocolate goodies being made behind the glass windows, and the gift shop has good deals on their product which are probably not available elsewhere. We were able to pick up some dark chocolate coins at half price because they werent as shiny as they should have been. Funny thing is they taste really yummy just the same. We also picked up a couple of very nice valentine heart assortments, which were also half price. I suspect a good time to visit is immediately after any chocolate-oriented holiday.

We have lived in Vegas for 6 years and we go every year since then! A couple times each year actually! So beautiful and so many lights! The chocolate and hot chocolate is amazing! A bit pricey but its worth it! Definitely a must see! Family friendly and lots of photo opportunities!!! A very enjoyable time!

Self guided factory tour. Id recommend going on the start of the hour to do the exclusive tasting (in a glass walled private room).Tour shows factory floor at all stages of chocolate creation, which is really neat! See a selection of confections being made which you can grab in gift store at the tour end - theres a free sample, too!Ethel Ms last name is Mars, and the namesake to Mars Candy. Youll find a few throwback originals to the Mars name in the gift shop. Since theyre in the desert, ice packs come with any chocolate order.After, take the time to enjoy the cactus garden. Only in Vegas

We went on a family outing with our parents and our grandsons touring the Chocolate Factory. We watched candy being made and ate samples of the many different chocolate choices offered inside the Chocolate Factory’s store. We all had a rich cup of hot chocolate while we strolled through the botanical garden which had been festively decorated Christmas lights. This was a beautiful memorable evening and a highly recommended evening experience. The botanical garden is only seasonally decorated with lights, you will need to call for further information.

Gorgeous display and excellent service!

Four stars because the gardens were beautiful and some of the candy was pretty good. Ive had better.

Stopped in on our way out of Vegas. Very nice renovated facility. When we walked in, we were immediately greeted by a friendly woman (all the staff were kind and helpful throughout our visit) who explained the tour and tasting options. The free self-guided tour is a good place to start and when you get to the end theres a free chocolate coin sample. My personal favorites were the dark chocolate bar and the pecan brittle. Family favorites were the nougat bar and the milk chocolate peanut butter bar. Great place to try if youre looking to get off the strip and explore the city.

A group of us attended the wine and chocolate tasting offered by the store. They served 4 chocolates paired with 4 wines. The host was knowledgable and answered all of our questions. Fun way to try out Ethel M chocolates! If you time it right in the winter, you can also visit the cactus garden when its covered in Christmas lights!

Free community event to bring your family and enjoy the cactus lights. Every year we bring the kids, take great pics and create wonderful holiday memories. And who doesnt love free chocolate samples?! Best hot chocolate in the city.

This is a fun place. It was great to learn that this is part of the MARS corporation. I highly suggest the chocolate tasting. It was a lot of fun and very informative. This is a fun place to visit when in Vegas.

Love this place!️ who can go wrong with Chocolate & Beautiful Lights on cactuss WoW! What a treat in every way your Tummy & your Eyes️take family & out-of-towners every Year @ least... Great Job Ethel M️️

This was a great place! It was fun clean and everyone was very nice and professional. They had a great childrens choir singing Christmas songs and Santa was there. We just had a great time and highly recommend checking it out if you have time. 5 to 6 pm wasnt to crowded and was a great time to go.

Nice Chocolate Factory with chocolate making display, and chocolate tasting. There is also a cactus garden in the complex, quite interesting. The prices are quite expensive, but the taste is quite good, and they have some no-sugar chocolates as well.

We found this hidden gem close to 8 years ago and we still keep coming back for more brittle. Everytime we come or pass by we try to make sure we make this one of our stops! We officially called it a celebration brittle because whatever it is that we want to celebrate we usually come and buy this pecan brittle we live in Los Angeles, California but we dont mind driving for some brittle ️ this time we were a bit disappointed with some of the customer service experience though . So we noticed now Ethel M. Chocolates is selling 100% milk n dark chocolate to make into hot chocolate and we wanted to buy a cup of the one they sell already made to try it. At first we werent sure what they were offering bc we also saw some cupcakes n water so I thought oh maybe its items from the restaurant so I asked the young girl serving hot chocolate if they had a menu and she was very rude. This young lady needs to be trained to treat customers with more respect and with patience. For no reason should a worker reply with an attitude and in a very careless way. So sad to have to include that in my review because we love this place.

If youre looking for a comprehensive or in depth look at chocolate making, this probably isnt it. If you want a quick time waster or want some gourmet chocolate from a friendly staff, this is your spot.

The best chocolate in Las Vegas! Definitely something to visit in Las Vegas. I recommend trying the chocolate peanut butter bar and the brittle milkshake.

If you have not gone here, it is a must! Especially during the Christmas lights. I try to go every year. And yes, the chocolate is amazing!

Hot chocolate bar was awesome. So were the lights of love

This place offers self guided tour of the factory and cactus garden. Small place with chocolate shop. Free samples was provided. Loved the variety of chocolates available to buy. We bought a box of 12 pieces and loved everyone of them. Good place to spend couple of hours away from the strip. Definetely recommend for family with kids.

Im a Factory worker that enjoys the Ethel M culture.

The chocolate here is amazing, so is the cactus garden.

When one thinks of Las Vegas, they dont tend to think about a chocolate factory, but it might surprise people to know that Las Vegas is actually home to one of the greatest chocolate factories on the planet - Ethel M Chocolate Factory. (Even though its technically located in Henderson, its basically an honorary Vegas location.)What makes Ethel M so amazing? Well, firstly, their chocolates are incredible. But secondly, its more than just a place where chocolate is made. Ethel M hosts classes and events, they have tours, a cafe area to hang out in (complete with free wifi), a huge selection of drinks, candies, and treats, and one of the most impressive cactus gardens youll ever see. Thus, Ethel M isnt just a chocolate factory, its also quite an experience as well.There is a tasting room in Ethel M where classes are held, as well as chocolate and wine tastings. There is also a self-guided tour of the factory where you can see the various chocolates and treats Ethel M is famous for being made, complete with informational writings on the windows that explain exactly what each room on the tour is responsible for. You can go to the candy store area and sample some of the wide variety of gourmet chocolates on display. Ethel M also offers treats like chocolate covered pretzels, candy apples, cupcakes, and other delights.Of course, you can get drinks at Ethel M as well, not the least of which is their rich and creamy hot chocolate - a favorite of kids and adults alike. (Also perfect on a cold night!) Ethel M is owned by the Mars company, so their standard for their candies and food is quite high. One need only sample a few of their chocolates to know this place is the real deal.Plenty of pre-packaged candies are available for sale, but you can also create a candy box to suit your own tastes (or that of a friend/spouse). Ethel M is a great place to get special gifts for loved ones, particularly for Valentines Day. They also have Golden Knights themed chocolates for locals who love our hockey team. Its also extremely family-friendly and a perfect place to take your kids for a special treat (so long as you dont mind them being cracked-out on sugar, lol).Ethel M is definitely an off-Strip hidden gem that most tourists to Vegas dont know about. However, locals love it, and often come here to walk through its huge and beautiful outdoor cactus garden. Nothing is more relaxing than enjoying a hot chocolate outside among the various desert plants. Its really beautiful.But Ethel M shines brightest (both literally and figuratively) during the holidays, between Thanksgiving and Christmas, when they decorate their cactus garden with Christmas lights. It turns the outdoor area into a dazzling winter wonderland, and its a must-have experience for locals to go walk through with their children to get into the holiday spirit. Seriously, its one of the most beautiful things youll see in Vegas all year.Though tourists may not know about Ethel M, this place is plenty busy. Theres lots of parking nearby, but during the holiday season the lights attract huge crowds making parking fill up quickly, so youll have to arrive early or risk parking far away and walking to the establishment.I honestly cant say enough good things about Ethel M Chocolate Factory. Its a wonderful place to hang out and bring visitors to. The treats here wont fail to please your sweet tooth, and its a must-visit location during the holidays. If youre new to Vegas, or just visiting, be sure to check it out at least once!

Love the samples. Great people. The gardens are fantastic.

Great place to stop! The chocolate factory has plenty to interest anyone who loves sweets. The tasting room runs sessions hourly, but if that isnt your style the free viewing area has a whole walk to watch chocolate making. The store is filled with so many different chocolates and the staff are very friendly and knowledgeable. Outside, the Cactus Garden is a must see! With local and exotic plants all grown to match the area it is both beautiful and fascinating. A great place for the family!

Super awesome staff! Great milkshakes !!

What a fun excursion that was! My friends and I went to Vegas a while back to have some fun on the strip and at the last minute decided to go out there and do the tasting and Im so glad we did! Its a little out of the way but a short lyft over was totally worth it. The cactus garden is tiny but very cute and the tasting is short, but definitely sweet! :)

I only had the quick taste, and bought some for gifts. I did try the cognac truffle though. I am not into chocolate usually and this was very very good.They have to work a bit on the self guided tour - you can barely read the writing on the glass and at one point you just dont want to read. I went there to understand more of the process rather then just buy chocolate, and j feel like I didnt really learn anything.

Beautiful cactus garden, not sure if theres always lights or this was leftover from Christmas and converted to valentines day. Free samples when you get in, very tasty. Walk along the windows to see the production lines and machines to the store where you can have more samples. The pecan brittle was really good and I usually dont like brittle, it wasnt as hard and filling pulling as the usual stuff. All in all I had 4 free samples and left with a 12 piece box for $25. I like that that are bean to box and solar powered as well. Im going to have to have my husband order some for Valentines Day. After trying the prickly pear filled and lemon satin chocolates, Im hooked. The whole box is gone, now Im sad

Normally if someone says 3.99 for a chocolate dipped strawberry id say they were crazy, but i would come back here to get another one over and over again. They let me sample some pecan brittle and ended up buying a box. The cactus garden that is attached is breath taking. With educational signs and a shady walkway this is the perfect place to come alone on a date or with the whole family. Tours are provided or would could walk through at your leasure

Lavish and clean chocolate factory great for any date or occasion with the family and kids, especially during the holidays where theres millions of lights to enjoy in the cactus garden, especially when prices on select chocolate are holiday discount prices. Ive had a great night enjoying mocha and chocolate with loved ones. Stay Fancy Ethel M.

This was a fun short tourist stop. We were early so the facilities were not in full swing yet, however seeing all the equipment was interesting. We got to sample a few chocolate medallions which was a bonus. The cactus gardens were nice too! We spent about 30 minutes here on our way to the Hover dam.

Cute place. 2 dollars a chocolate is a little steep though. The cactus garden is really pretty.

A delightful experience. The chocolate tasting class was fun and educational. The cactus garden was beautiful and enchanting. Definitely recommend a visit here.

Yummo! Very delectable chocolates. You are given a sample of chocolate as you come in and you stroll passed and you can see the factory of where they make the chocolates, then straight to the retail store. More sample are given out which is a good thing so you are more inclined to buy more! Reasonably priced. Nice little stop on our way to the Hoover Dam.

When in Vegas a must! Delectable chocolat & the Cactus Garden is fabulous!

We went here with the kids did the chocolate tasting. It was something cool to do . Watched a video learned about the history of the company and sampled chocolates. Then went to the store and cactus garden. It was 46 dollars for one adult and three kids to do the tasting . Which gave you the class and four pieces of chocolate as well as a bottle of water and certificate. If you just want to go to the store or view the factory through the windows its free.

A bit of a disappointment. Nice touch was a piece of chocolate when we arrived. However, the self-guided tour is basically a walk along a glass window to the production. However, not so much was going on there on a Monday. Chocolate was ok, but quite expensive. Coffee was served in paper cups and as we were there, no iced drinks were available, even though it was 110 outside. They have a stand which makes chocolate covered pretzels made to order.

Great people here. Did the tasting which was awesome as well. Everyone was really knowledgeable and really made you feel welcome. Will definitely return if I am in the area.

The kids love to see the different cacti and succulents

I love coming here. We are enjoying Easter Day 2019. Good chocolates and good vibes for kids, live animals, and beautiful plants.

What a fabulous gem in Henderson! My five year old and I attended the chocolate class and tasting. It was engaging - even for a child. My son sat through the class and really enjoyed it. Andy was a great choclatier for anyone to learn from and we will be back again! The cactus garden is an added bonus for such a great place. Highly recommended!

The beautiful cactus garden, which is a part of the Ethel M. chocolate factory experience, is a lovely spot for quiet reflection. Inside the shop, its interesting looking through the glass and watching the little chocolates wind their way down conveyor belts before theyre plucked off and put onto paper trays and ultimately boxed for sale and consumption. (Lucy and Ethel were not wrapping chocolate-covered cherries.)

Great place to visit while in Vegas! Their chocolates are so tasty and their cactus garden is beautiful, especially if you go during the winter months when they have it lit up!

Lovely cactus garden. But we only get one tiny free chocolate coin and the chocolate makers are very rarely seen in the windows. A little something is definitely missing!

The garden was very festive. This is second year we have been there and plan to go back for many more. Hot chocolate was wonderful and the chocolates are great as always. Definitely recommend this place for family holiday outing. The cactus garden is free.

Most taste these delicious chocolate and see this beautiful Cactus Garden.

Delicious Candy, Terrible Holiday Gift Idea? What you are not told unless you read the fine print in the Terms of Service is the Chocolate is so fresh, it only has a shelf life of about 3 weeks without refrigeration or freezing. So by the time your loved one gets around to opening your gift theyre expired.Also No Refunds which is a novel concept. In any case their Customer Service wouldnt accept the sealed order back but they are returning my purchase price this one time.

The staff was so friendly. We learned a lot while going there as the staff were knowledgeable and passionate. Its fairly small for the self guided tour but worth going to while in town. We got some samples and bought the original mars bar which was yummy. Because it is so hot they gave us a reusable ice pack so we could take our chocolate on the go. They also have a cactus walk which was pretty to go through. Great place to take kids, learn about chocolate enjoy chocolate and stretch your legs.

So pretty at night with the lights for Christmas! Its a great place to visit anyway since the cactus garden is free, but at night with the lights and the Christmas music its magical. Plus, you can get a chocolate when youre done!

Everyone was super friendly, and of course the chocolate is phenomenal!

What a wonderful time we had eating some chocolate and see the beautiful lights on display for the season

Best chocolates Ive ever had