Ethel M Chocolates • Henderson, Nevada
Chocolate Tasting tickets from $15 • Chocolate & Wine from $35
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A Guided Chocolate Tasting at the Ethel M Flagship Factory
The Ethel M Chocolate Tasting Experience gives guests a guided introduction to premium chocolate at the Ethel M Chocolates flagship location in Henderson. Guests sample selected chocolates while learning how chocolate is sourced, refined, produced, tasted, and paired with complementary flavors.
This paid tasting is a natural fit for visitors who want something sweet, relaxed, and different from the usual Strip itinerary. It is also a strong choice for locals planning a small celebration, date activity, family outing, or group experience. Browse more Las Vegas dining and nightlife deals for bookable food, drink, and evening experiences.
The tasting takes place at Ethel M Chocolates, where guests can also visit the flagship gift shop, view the chocolate factory through the self-guided viewing aisle, stop by the Cactus Garden Cafe, and walk through the Botanical Cactus Garden when open.
Quick Facts about Ethel M Chocolate Tasting
- Tickets: Chocolate Tasting from $15; adult Chocolate Tasting from $25; Chocolate & Wine Pairing from $35
- Experience: Signature Chocolate Tasting or Chocolate & Wine Tasting
- Venue: Ethel M Chocolates
- Address: 2 Cactus Garden Drive, Henderson, NV 89014
- Flagship Store Hours: Open daily, 9:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
- Duration: Approximately 30 to 45 minutes
- Wine Pairing Age Requirement: Guests must be 21 or older for the Chocolate & Wine Pairing.
- Children: Children under 6 are not encouraged to attend. Children under 13 must be accompanied by an adult attending the Tasting Experience.
- Ticket Requirement: All participants must purchase a Tasting Experience to attend.
- Same-Day Perk: Tasting guests receive 15% off regularly priced items in the gift shop on the same day.
- Official Information: Ethel M Chocolate Tasting Experiences
What to Expect
The tasting is a seated, guided experience focused on chocolate flavor, texture, and production. Guests learn how chocolate is sourced and made, then sample selected Ethel M favorites while learning how to notice flavor notes and pairings.
Guests who choose the Chocolate & Wine option can enjoy a more adult-focused pairing experience with selected wines. The non-wine Chocolate Tasting option keeps the focus on the chocolate itself, making it a better fit for younger guests and anyone who prefers a tasting without alcohol.
Why Book This Experience?
Guided chocolate education
Learn more about how chocolate is sourced, refined, produced, tasted, and described by flavor.
Chocolate or wine-pairing options
Choose a Signature Chocolate Tasting or upgrade to the Chocolate & Wine Pairing if every guest in the pairing is 21 or older.
Factory and garden pairing
Plan time before or after the tasting to explore the free self-guided factory viewing aisle and the Botanical Cactus Garden.
Same-day shopping benefit
After the tasting, guests receive 15% off regularly priced items in the Ethel M gift shop on the same day.
Chocolate Tasting Options and Prices
Current tasting options include Signature Chocolate Tasting and Chocolate & Wine Pairing. Check the booking calendar before purchasing because times, availability, age categories, and seasonal pairings may change.
Signature Chocolate Tasting
This guided tasting focuses on Ethel M chocolates, flavor identification, and how chocolate is made. Current pricing starts at $15 for children, $20 for students, and $25 for adults.
Chocolate & Wine Pairing
This 21+ tasting pairs selected Ethel M chocolates with wines chosen to complement the flavors. Current pricing starts at $35 for adults 21 and older.
Sample Chocolate & Wine Pairings
- White Chocolate Vanilla Truffle paired with Brachetto d’Acqui
- Milk Chocolate Bananas Foster Truffle paired with Sauternes
- Milk Chocolate Guajillo Pecan Caramel Rapture paired with Tawny Port
- Dark Chocolate Lemon Satin Crème paired with Moscato d’Asti
The pairing experience combines selected Ethel M chocolates with wines chosen to complement their flavors. Chocolate varieties and wine selections may rotate by season, so review the current booking details before purchasing.
Helpful Tips
- Reserve ahead, especially for weekends, holidays, and small-group celebrations.
- Check the booking calendar carefully if your group includes children, students, or guests under 21.
- Choose the Chocolate & Wine Pairing only for guests who are 21 or older with valid ID.
- Arrive early enough to park, check in, and explore the flagship store before the tasting.
- Plan extra time for the free factory viewing aisle and Botanical Cactus Garden.
- Use the 15% same-day gift shop discount after the tasting if you plan to purchase chocolates.
- The Henderson flagship is away from the Strip, so allow enough time for driving or rideshare. Review the Las Vegas rideshare guide if you are not renting a car.
Video Preview of Ethel M Chocolate Tasting
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Is the Ethel M Chocolate Tasting the same as the free factory viewing aisle?
A: No. The tasting is a paid guided experience. The factory viewing aisle is a separate self-guided attraction that is free and open during flagship store hours.
Q: Does every tasting include wine?
A: No. Ethel M offers Signature Chocolate Tasting options and a Chocolate & Wine Pairing. The wine pairing is for adults 21 and older.
Q: Can children attend the chocolate tasting?
A: Yes, children may attend the chocolate tasting option when properly ticketed, but children under 6 are not encouraged to attend. Children under 13 must be accompanied by an adult attending the tasting.
Q: Does everyone in the room need a tasting ticket?
A: Yes. Ethel M states that all participants must purchase a Tasting Experience to attend the chocolate tasting.
Q: Is this a good activity before visiting the cactus garden?
A: Yes. The tasting pairs well with the free factory viewing aisle, gift shop, Cactus Garden Cafe, and Botanical Cactus Garden at the same Henderson flagship location.
Q: Should I book in advance?
A: Advance booking is recommended because tasting dates, times, capacity, prices, and seasonal pairings may change.
