This is the only botanica in the South Chicago/ East Side area. They do have a decent selection of candles and oils but I was expecting more of a selection of Santeria items. After all, the place is named Botanica Elegua.
As far as I could tell, they do not have an herb selection. If they do, it wasn't featured prominently. Their statues are your more common statues that you can find in most botanicas. The gentleman that works there was very courteous and offered to special order two items for me but I told him that I was gonna keep looking. I would have called ahead but for some reason, I was not able to find any information on-line or even a phone number.
This place was pretty busy considering that it was the middle of the week and it was late in the afternoon. I believe that they are a relatively new botanica since I first noticed them sometime last year. Once they get settled in, I'm sure they will have more of a selection. Overall, this place is a much needed addition to the area. Too many people that I know get frustrated traveling all the way up north for items. read more