Araya Artisan Chocolate is a family-run chocolate company based in Houston, Texas. Our main chocolate lab and flagship retail store are located in The Heights, where every piece we make is handcrafted in small batches. We also operate two additional retail locations—one in Katy and one at Uptown Park—and we ship our chocolates nationwide. You can find our products at Central Market stores across Texas and at select luxury hotels, including The Moran and The Post Oak Hotel in Houston.

Our approach to chocolate is simple: we want to make something honest, flavorful, and memorable. Each chocolate is inspired by the places we’ve lived, the ingredients we love, and the people who’ve shaped our story. We combine traditional techniques with a creative, modern touch to craft chocolates that feel both familiar and surprising.

Our roots go back generations. Food, hospitality, and the idea of gathering around something delicious have always been part of our family’s life. Those values—care, integrity, and respect—guide the way we work with our team, our partners, and our customers.

Most of all, we love sharing what we create. Whether you're visiting one of our stores, sending a gift, discovering us through a corporate partnership, or enjoying our chocolates at home, we want the experience to feel warm, personal, and thoughtfully made.

Thank you for being part of our journey.

We hope our chocolates add a small, joyful note to yours.

Giusse Sicoli & the Araya Artisan Chocolate Team