Mérida
One of the more original places to get your Mérida souvenirs, the 'red badger' sells screen-printed graphic T-shirts and an assortment of Mexican pop…
Must-see shopping in Mexico
Todos Santos
Duck into the warren of dark rooms here to discover an extraordinary collection of masks, sculpture, ethnic art, antique baubles and plenty of somber Día…
Oaxaca City
A cooperative of more than 80 artisans from around Oaxaca state, La Casa del Rebozo stocks quality pottery, textiles, alebrijes (painted wood carvings),…
Guadalajara
This well-stocked shop in the Casa de las Flores sells some of the finest ceramics pieces, figurines and masks in the region. Owner and collector Stan…
San José del Cabo
Grab a seat on the patio of this adorable coffee and art corner, housed in a former gas station at the heart of the Gallery District. The coffee's strong,…
Guadalajara Region
This lovely shop stocks an extensive range of Mexican jewelry, ceramics, art and sculpture. They claim their selection of catrina dolls (grizzly-looking…
Acapulco
This sprawling indoor-outdoor bazaar has everything from atoles (corn-based drinks) to zapatos (shoes), plus produce, hot food and souvenirs. Any…
Isla Mujeres
If you're headed to the island's south end, drop by this cooperative and check out the colorful handmade bead jewelry made by a group of local women and…
Northeast Mexico
Next to Plaza Acuña, a section of this bustling market is jam packed with artesanías (arts and crafts), sarapes (blankets with a head opening, worn as a…
Puebla
Browse local Talavera, onyx and trees of life, as well as the kind of leather, jewelry and textiles that you’ll find in other cities.
Veracruz City
Top quality bookshop with a small English section and many other titles, including antiquarian books, over two floors. Worth visiting for the lovely 18th…
Zacatecas
A not-for-profit shop that promotes and sells handmade products from Zacatecas state. These include silver jewelry, stone carvings, textiles and…
Veracruz
At one of the better coffee shops in town, the heady brew can be purchased as beans or ground – fine, extra fine and coarse. For 500g you'll pay around M…
Northeast Mexico
With rooms upon rooms, this seemingly endless shop sells fine quality, colorful sarapes (blankets with an opening for the head) and other Mexican arts and…
Tienda de Artesanías Piña Palmera
Zipolite
This little shop sells wooden toys, recycled paper products, coconut oil and other stuff made at the Piña Palmera rehabilitation center and in the…
Western Central Highlands
This artists co-op focuses on high quality artesanía (folk art) created by Colima artisans. You'll find everything from handmade clothing and jewelry to…
Puerto Vallarta
The Vallarta branch of this concept store that originated in Sayulita sells mostly Mexican-made ceramics, stylish linen wear, funky glasses, Mollusc Hemp…
The Copper Canyon & Ferrocarril Chihuahua Pacífico
Facing the main plaza, this sizable shop has a traditional selection of handicrafts. All of the store’s earnings go to support Creel’s Catholic mission…
Western Central Highlands
Some people come to this shop on the main square to buy macadamia nuts and assorted products made from same. We, however, come for one of its naturally…
Mérida
The guayabera (embroidered dress shirt) is the classic Mérida shirt, but in buying the wrong one you run the risk of looking like a waiter. Drop into this…
Puerto Vallarta
If you have a sweet tooth, stop by this cute tienda (shop) packed with temptation. It sells everything from tamarind chews and exquisite caramels to any…
Mérida
Has a large catalog with all kinds of sizes, shapes and colors of locally produced hammocks, Maya hanging chairs and all accessories for creating that…
Guanajuato
This chocoholic's nirvana sells delectable rich, handmade chocolates of pure cocoa. Quirkier fillings include chapulines (grasshoppers), gusanos …
Veracruz
Handmade woolly ponchos and sweaters, funky T-shirt designs, wood carvings and wooden kitchen utensils, and all manner of assorted gifts are represented…
Mérida
A good place for guayaberas (embroidered dress shirts) and huipiles (traditional blouses and dresses). It has been in business since 1948, offering fixed…
Oaxaca City
Though most titles are in Spanish, this shop next to relaxing Cafe Brújula offers a lavish selection of art, archaeology and collectable books on the…
Coyoacán & San Ángel
Local artists sell their paintings in Plaza del Carmen. On sunny Saturdays it's a pleasant local ritual to stroll, browse and chat to some of the artists,…
Tijuana
Tijuana's most well-known market is also one of the biggest and most visited by tourists. It's still a great place to peruse everything from exotic fruits…
Playa del Carmen
A small store along the Quinta Avenida where you can pick up alebrijes (colorful wooden animal figures) from Oaxaca, silver jewelry and bead and yarn art…
Guadalajara
Guadalajara’s largest and classiest wine shop stocks only Mexican wines – 300 different vintages – priced at between M$150 and M$4000. Staff are eager to…
Taller de Cerámica Paco Padilla
Guadalajara
This is the workshop and showroom of noted Tlaquepaque ceramicist Paco Padilla. It's within easy walking distance of the famed Museo Pantaleón Panduro of…
Centro Histórico
Galería Eugenio sells more than 4000 traditional, mostly wooden and clay masks from artisans across the country. Prices start from M$800. It’s in the…
San José del Cabo
This multigallery space showcases art and crafts from throughout Mexico. Don't miss the rainbow-colored beaded animal sculptures made by the mainland…
Centro Histórico
This candy store has been operating since 1874 and it's worth a look for the ornate building alone. Candied fruits and coconut-stuffed lemons are some of…
Oaxaca City
Folk-art shop run by a Teotitlán del Valle weaving family, meaning it's stuffed with quality rugs, clothes and embroidery, as well as work from other…
Campeche
A central collection of shops selling a lovely, high-quality range of textiles, clothing, hats, hammocks, wood chairs, sweets and so on – all made in…
Chiapas
The Tianguis Campesino is for the area’s small-scale food producers to sell their goods direct. It's a colorful sight, with most of the traders in…
Centro Histórico
This design-museum gift shop sells interesting pop-culture knickknacks, handbags and jewelry crafted mostly by local artisans. Take a shopping break at…
Guadalajara
A central Guadalajara tobacco shop that doubles as what many consider to be the city's best tequila vendor. It has more than 150 labels of tequila at…
Veracruz
An excellent place to check out souvenirs made by local Los Tuxtlas artisans, this store does its best to support local art and textiles. It also brews…
