Best Donuts in New Mexico (2026 Guide)
New Mexico brings its signature chile-kissed creativity to the donut world. Albuquerque and Santa Fe feature shops that blend Southwestern flavors — green chile, piñon, and honey — with donut tradition for a uniquely Land of Enchantment experience.
Top 15 Donut Shops in New Mexico
Why it's notable: The top-rated donut shop in New Mexico, known for Artisan donuts and specialty coffee, Green chile bacon maple bar, Lavender honey donut, with 1 award, serving since 2019, featuring specialty coffee and Yelp Top 50 nationally.
Why it's notable: One of New Mexico's highest-rated shops, known for Over 70+ varieties daily, Maple bacon bar, Fruity Pebbles donut, with 3 awards, serving since 2013, featuring 70+ daily varieties and 4 AM-10 PM hours.
Why it's notable: One of New Mexico's highest-rated shops, known for Handcrafted small-batch donuts, Creative seasonal flavors, New Mexico-inspired varieties, with 1 award, serving since 2021, featuring small batch and handcrafted.
Why it's notable: A standout Albuquerque favorite, known for New Mexico green chile bread, Empanadas, Bizcochitos, with 2 awards, serving since 1972, featuring James Beard semi-finalist and Mexican bakery traditions.
Why it's notable: A standout Albuquerque favorite, known for Gourmet chocolate donuts, Handmade chocolates, Espresso and specialty coffee, with 3 awards, serving since 2012, featuring handmade chocolates and gourmet donuts.
Why it's notable: A standout Albuquerque favorite, known for Build-your-own mini donuts, Ice cream, Milkshakes, with 3 awards, serving since 2022, featuring build-your-own mini donuts and made-to-order.
Why it's notable: A standout Santa Fe favorite, known for Made-to-order donuts (watch them being crafted), Red Rock Roasters coffee, Seasonal creative flavors, with 1 award, serving since 2020, featuring made-to-order and watch donuts being made.
Why it's notable: A standout Santa Fe favorite, known for Blue-corn blueberry lavender cake donut (iconic signature), Green chile apple fritter, Red chile bacon toffee glazed ring, with 3 awards, serving since 2011, featuring all-natural/GMO-free ingredients and New Mexico flavors.
Why it's notable: A standout Albuquerque favorite, known for Brioche-style yeast doughnuts, Salted butter glaze (signature), Bombolino (tiramisu cream-filled), with 2 awards, serving since 2017, featuring brioche dough (unique style) and small batch artisan.
Why it's notable: A standout Santa Fe favorite, known for Artisan pastries and donuts, Chocolate croissants, Seasonal fruit danishes, with 1 award, serving since 1993, featuring full-service bakery and specialty cakes.
Why it's notable: A standout Albuquerque favorite, known for Classic glazed donuts, Apple fritters, Breakfast burritos (New Mexico style), with 1 award, serving since 2000, featuring breakfast burritos and kolaches.
Why it's notable: A standout Albuquerque favorite, known for Salted butter cake doughnut, Prickly pear frosted brioche, NM green chile donuts, with 2 awards, serving since 2016, featuring double-decker bus concept and Route 66 location.
Why it's notable: A standout Albuquerque favorite, known for Bizcochito donut (NM state cookie flavor), Apple fritters, Cake donuts, with 1 award, serving since 1980, featuring Mexican pastries and bizcochito donuts.
Why it's notable: A standout Clovis favorite, known for Glazed donuts, Decorated cake donuts, Filled donuts (cream, jelly, custard), with 3 awards, serving since 2019, featuring open 7 days and curbside pickup.
Why it's notable: A standout Albuquerque favorite, known for International pastries and donuts, Vietnamese coffee and pastries, Mexican conchas and pan dulce, with 1 award, serving since 1986, featuring international variety and inside grocery market.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best donut shop in New Mexico?
Rise + Roast in Albuquerque is the top-rated donut shop in New Mexico with a 4.6 rating.
How many donut shops are in New Mexico?
We have 19 donut shops listed across 4 cities in New Mexico on NearbyDonuts.com.
Which cities in New Mexico have the best donuts?
The top cities for donuts in New Mexico include Albuquerque (14 shops), Santa Fe (3 shops), Clovis (1 shops), Las Cruces (1 shops).