Mayan Tradition, Modern Chocolate
Our chocolate starts with a grandmother's recipe, passed down through generations of Diego’s Tz'utujil (tzoo-to-HEEL) Mayan family. We honor this tradition by hand-crafting and packaging each chocolate roll in Guatemala, where the journey from cacao bean to dark chocolate happens entirely in one place.
While the world rushes toward automation, Diego preserves something precious. Each creation reflects hours of careful work by farmers and cacao artisans, who transform raw cacao into soft, fine flavor chocolate.
Fire-roasted beans. Hand-colored labels. We choose people power over machines, sustaining and creating job opportunities in our community with every chocolate we make.
All Natural
Only natural ingredients. No artificial flavors or preservatives.
USDA Organic
Certified-organic cacao in all chocolates sold in the USA.
Gluten & Soy Free
Just fine-flavor cacao, panela & freshly-squeezed orange juice. No compromises.
Indigenous-owned
Creating Tz’utujil (Mayan) jobs since 1990.
Locally Sourced
100% of ingredients grown in Guatemala.
Compostable Packaging
Simple, biodegradable, hand-colored wrapper.
Fresh from Guatemala
12 Mayan Chocolate Rolls - Share & Save
24 Mayan-Made Dark Chocolates Rolls – Maximum Value Pack
6 Chocolate Roll Sampler - Most Purchased
80% Chocolate Roll | Puro - The Original
Almond Dark Chocolate Roll | 75% Roasted Cacao
Basil Dark Chocolate Roll | Unexpected & Delightful
Ceremonial-Grade Cacao Block
Cinnamon Dark Chocolate Roll | 75% Local Cacao
Cobanero Chile Dark Chocolate Roll | Gentle Heat
Dark Milk Chocolate Roll | Brownie-Style Dark Chocolate
Hand-Rolled Cardamom Dark Chocolate | Diego's Signature
Orange Dark Chocolate Roll | With Guatemalan Orange Pith
Professional Palates Speak
“It’s like I had never eaten chocolate before today. All my life leading up to this moment has been a lie.”
- Dan Pashman, The Sporkful
“People over profits. No compromises in processes or chocolate quality. Do it right. Do it well. Help others. That’s what Diego wants.”
- Earnie Glazener, Eglazener
“It’s not that fancy European chocolate that everyone thinks they should like.”
- Karla Schade, Opening Chocolate
“I’ve tried almost every flavor and Cardamom is my favorite. It’s fresh and blends beautifully with the cacao. I love it.”
- Estelle Tracy, 37chocolates
“Diego’s approach to chocolate is unique and something everyone should try at least once in their life.”
- Karl Hogarth, Hogarth Chocolate
Customer Love
2 Decades Strong
“I've been eating these for about 20 years and they are still my favorite, I love the minimal ingredients with no unnecessary garbage added.“
Jon V
Culture & Care
“Makes for a lovely gift, honored to be able to have a taste of traditionally made chocolate, interesting experience and sold by really wonderful people 💛.“
Roshni
Ethics & Excellence
“I love knowing I’m buying from an ethical chocolate maker, and the product is delicious! It’s texture is fantastic. I’ll be buying again for sure!“
Madeleine
Something Special
“One of my favorite chocolate products, and from a great team of folks. I've tried a lot of chocolate from a lot of places, and Diego's is something special.“
Robin
Holiday Magic
“These were a hit for Christmas!! It's not your typical waxy American chocolate. The rich Mayan cocoa, in many different flavors, has a nice texture.“
Spenster1
Creamy Dream
“Love these! Great flavor- the texture is so different - richer and creamier than regular chocolate. Shipping was fast and the product was in perfect condition!“
Sandy
Abuela’s Way
"Yum!! Chocolate from the origin of the bean, made by locals in grandma’s style. Yes, please."
Z. Heinmann
Can’t Stop; Won’t Stop
"Confession: I ate an entire roll upon opening the pack. Because it’s SO GOOD and SO FULL OF LOVE and did I mention DELICIOUSNESS?!"
Amy W.
Edible Education
"These make for a very unique and memorable classroom experience!"
Coach Oscar G.
From Cattle to Cacao
When you protect a forest, you protect a future. Our partners at Kampura grow cacao in harmony with Guatemala's native ecosystem, preserving biodiversity while allowing us to produce chocolate of uncommon quality. It's a difference you can taste.
A former cattle ranch, Kampura uses agroforestry techniques. Such cacao forests are alive with possibility. Birds nest above, orchids bloom below, and between them grows the cacao that becomes your chocolate. Like Diego’s they also create important jobs in a struggling economy.
This complex ecosystem protects more than wildlife. It also upholds our individual efforts to consume consciously.
Diego’s In the Spotlight:
@Financial Times
A chocolate odyssey in Guatemala and Mexico
“I held a piece in my mouth and inhaled with my mouth open as a rush of different flavors materialized. Diego’s are some of the best chocolates I have ever tasted.”
@HouseSmarts TV
Restoring Communities
“The idea is to continue opening markets so as to be able to employ more people.” - Diego
Made with love in Guatemala since 1990
Every chocolate roll we craft tells a story of Mayan customs, community, and care. From our family's ancient recipe to your first taste of Mayan-made chocolate, we're preserving flavors that have delighted people for generations.