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…
Must-see shopping in Mexico
Guanajuato
This chocoholic's nirvana sells delectable rich, handmade chocolates of pure cocoa. Quirkier fillings include chapulines (grasshoppers), gusanos …
Los Barriles
The US owner, Paul, imports crafts from all over Mexico, as well as further afield. He also has free books and coffee for browsers and, as an amiable long…
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…
Casa de las Artesanías del Estado de Chihuahua
Chihuahua & Central North Mexico
Has a good selection of Chihuahuense crafts (including Mata Ortiz pottery) and Mexican foodstuffs such as pecans, oregano oil and sotol, a local spirit…
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…
Aguascalientes State
This lovely Casa de las Artesanías showcases a range of stunning handicrafts made in the region, from local sweets to leather products (using the…
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…
Mérida
Shelves a selection of archaeology and regional-history books in English and has good Yucatecan cookbooks, too. There are other branches throughout the…
Polanco & Bosque de Chapultepec
A classy complex flanked by sophisticated boutiques, specialty stores and a large crafts shop selling handbags, wrestling masks and Day of the Dead folk…
Zihuatanejo
A few shops along Cuauhtémoc sell silver from Taxco, a town famous for its quality craftwork. This jeweler has some of the finest and most original pieces.
Condesa
Name your poison: this gourmet store stocks a tantalizing selection of mezcals and tequilas, as well as Cuban cigars and hard-to-find imported gourmet…
Puerto Cancún Marina Town Center
Cancún
A new open-air mall with more than 20 restaurants, an IMAX movie theater, international clothing stores and sweeping views of the marina and Zona Hotelera.
La Paz
This small organic market is fun for a browse and sells all kinds of locally produced gourmet goodies, as well as local cheeses, homemade cakes and bread.
Loreto
Probably the most comprehensive collection of books on Baja in the region, plus maps, art materials, pottery and a bottomless coffee pot for browsers.
San Miguel de Allende
This fancy Saturday market has stalls run by local food producers, artisans and artists. There's often live music and something of a party atmosphere.
Mérida
Hamacas El Aguacate stocks quality hammocks at decent prices (M$550 to M$700), and there's absolutely no hard sell. Also has mosquito nets for M$200.
Cancún
A gourmet liquor store with reasonable prices, knowledgeable staff and the best booze selection in town, including top-shelf tequilas and mezcals.
Alameda Central
Get reasonably priced tequila, mezcal and wine at this well-stocked liquor store with a better range than most. There are stores all over CDMX.
Veracruz
Step back in time at this tiny but picturesque grocery store, where you can pick up Xico’s trademark mole as well as organic coffee.
Inland Michoacán
The Mercado de Antojitos, north of the main plaza, sells local snacks and small dishes and is the perfect place to try Michoacán specialties.
Xalapa
Old-school coffee roasters will grind Coatepec’s best in front of your eyes in this aromatic store. It sells for around M$180 per kilogram.
Puerto Vallarta
In business since 1978, this excellent little shop stocks authentic Mexican dance masks, folk art and rural antiques for genuine collectors.
Loreto
Sells good-quality Taxco sterling-silver jewelry. There’s a second outlet at Magdalena de Kino 4.
San Cristóbal de las Casas
Creators of exquisite furnishings and textiles, El Camino de los Altos is a collaboration of French textile designers and 130 Maya weavers.
Veracruz
This alley of small shops is a good place to browse for locally produced gifts such as vanilla essence, jewelry, local fashions and more.
