Piñon candies and New Mexico chocolates you can grab after TSA
Señor Murphy Candy sits post-security in Terminal 1 at ABQ and fills the “I forgot souvenirs” gap with local piñon brittle, boxed chocolates, and regional sweets. Prices sit in the mid range ($$), higher than the city shops but reasonable for airport gift duty. The Google rating hovers around 3.7, mostly from people using it as a last‑minute stop before boarding.
Think New Mexico flavors first: piñon candies, brittles, and assorted chocolate boxes line the shelves, along with a rotating set of seasonal items. Reviewers like Michelle R. call it a strong spot for local chocolate and piñon before flying out, and Erin T. points out you won’t see this stuff at the generic ABQ newsstands. Figure on paying a few dollars more per box than downtown Santa Fe or Albuquerque locations.
Best move for gifts: grab the boxed assortments instead of loose pieces so they survive overhead bins and tight carry-ons. Regulars mention these pre-packed boxes ring up faster when a line forms 20–30 minutes before boarding time. Many travelers use this as their literal final stop between TSA and gate, grabbing two or three boxes at once to cover multiple people back home.
Watch out for airport pricing and stock issues: several reviews note higher tags than the city Señor Murphy stores, likely airport rent markup of a few bucks per item. Some favorites sell out on peak holiday or Sunday evening banks, especially piñon brittle and larger gift boxes. Lines can snake 8–10 people deep right after a boarding call, so “quick stop” can turn into a 10-minute wait.
Tip: swing by Señor Murphy right after clearing security, grab boxed chocolates and piñon brittle first, then head to your gate so you’re not stuck in line five minutes before Group 3 boards.