Dulceria Leal
Dulceria Leal
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Tom J
3 contributions
Dec 2022
The candied peanuts are awesome! $5 a bag. We watched the owner make the peanuts along with the pecans. He was a great guy, very friendly and accommodating. Told me to come back. Got some chocolate and vanilla too. Great place to shop for yourself or for gifts. Highly recommended!!
Written December 20, 2022
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Deb C
Chicago, IL3 contributions
Oct 2024 • Friends
I can't say enough about how friendly the owner and his family/staff were during my visits to his wonderful candy store! They are obviously and deservedly proud of their store and their product, and the help they provide is aimed at really making their customer happy, not just how much they can sell.
My first purchase there was only because they had graciously let me use their restroom, so I felt I needed to buy something as a thank you. It was so good! Later my friends and I came back and gathered many different tasty treats to bring home as gifts for friends.
Everything I tried was delicious! In addition to their made-in-store, uniquely Mexican treats like Tamarind and Cajeta, they also have a large selection of packaged sweets and some tasteful souvenirs. But what I can't get enough of are the candied nut selections! Pepitas, Peanuts, Almonds, Pecans and Cashews, candied with and without sesame seeds - they're to die for! And so reasonably priced, it was easy to bring a selection home for everyone!
If you are going to Puerto Vallarta, make time to visit this delightful little shop. You won't regret it!
My first purchase there was only because they had graciously let me use their restroom, so I felt I needed to buy something as a thank you. It was so good! Later my friends and I came back and gathered many different tasty treats to bring home as gifts for friends.
Everything I tried was delicious! In addition to their made-in-store, uniquely Mexican treats like Tamarind and Cajeta, they also have a large selection of packaged sweets and some tasteful souvenirs. But what I can't get enough of are the candied nut selections! Pepitas, Peanuts, Almonds, Pecans and Cashews, candied with and without sesame seeds - they're to die for! And so reasonably priced, it was easy to bring a selection home for everyone!
If you are going to Puerto Vallarta, make time to visit this delightful little shop. You won't regret it!
Written October 18, 2024
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Mich G
Mexico1 contribution
Nov 2024 • Family
An incredible and sweet experience in this traditional Mexican products store. Thank you for your original and warm attention, quite an experience!!!
Written November 17, 2024
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Michelle P
Pitt Meadows, Canada148 contributions
Nov 2021
We came upon the shop while walking throughout Old Puerto Vallarta, the owner and candy maker was there and showed us around, we purchased some good quality vanilla and some candied pecans and peanuts! I also purchased some caramel coated peanuts which were so good I'd wished I had bought more!
Check out this little shop that is only a couple blocks up from the Malecon. There is so much to see if you take the time to step away from the board walk and the kitschy shops and you will come across little gems like Dulceria Leal!
Check out this little shop that is only a couple blocks up from the Malecon. There is so much to see if you take the time to step away from the board walk and the kitschy shops and you will come across little gems like Dulceria Leal!
Written November 22, 2021
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ldruken
St. John's, Canada131 contributions
Jan 2017 • Friends
family owned and run business with great selection of candy both "normal" and others with more of a local flavour. From a tourist perspective I found the store really well priced for something that was locally made. Never spent a lot of money but I bought a lot of candy. I would highly recommend.
Written February 9, 2017
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wbilinski
Puerto Vallarta, Mexico362 contributions
Dec 2015 • Friends
50 years in the business, Jesus and his sons still carry on the family tradition. Their store is full of regional candies and their own candied nuts. We always make it a point to get some of our growing favorites on the list. Coconut haystacks, cacao, rolled fruit, rompope, vanilla.
Written December 30, 2015
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Daniel S
McKinney, TX15 contributions
Jun 2019 • Couples
Our PV guide, Andres Chavez from Pacific Tours Vallarta, knows all the right places. Near the end of our walking tour, Andres asked if we like sweets. Well, on vacation, who doesn’t!? So he took us to Dulceria Leal to meet Willie Wonka, a real candy maker. Try the candied pecans and coffee beans, and top it off with his honeyed coconut. Wowzer! He can pack the handmade stuff so you can travel back home with it, if you can resist munching on it back at your hotel. A great and entertaining place that will totally satisfy your hunger for local flavor.
Written June 8, 2019
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Stephen P
New Brunswick, Canada140 contributions
Feb 2019 • Friends
Heard about this place from friends and wasn't disappointed. Bought some delicious passionfruit candy and candied pecan nuts. They have a really large variety plus there are souvenirs and other things for sale. But go for the candy, nuts, fudge, chocolate, etc. I will definitely buy here again. Oh, and one of the shop assistants gave me all sorts of samples to try before buying.
Written February 6, 2019
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Laurel M
Calgary, Canada852 contributions
Dec 2017
Not sure if the Juarez St store is still there. Doesn't show up on Google Maps. Shopped at the store at Agustin Rodriguez St #307 just north of the pedestrian suspension bridge in Centro. Great selection of coconut products, nuts, candies, souvenirs, coffee, alcohol. The owners are so friendly and offer samples of many of their products. The coconut log with tequila is delicious. Bought several candies to take home for gifts. Nicely packaged. Lots of dulcerias in town. This one is my favourite.
Written December 12, 2017
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Gabe222Hous
Houston, TX6 contributions
Jul 2016
Wonderful place to visit - homemade kettle style nuts made right in front of you by Jesus. Made you feel at home - has nice sitting area in front to see him make this treats. Very friendly. Good prices and nice souvenirs that are not your run of the mill.
Written July 6, 2016
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