Rude owner, plus she profiles her customers. Kept cutting off my mom in mid sentence when all my mom wanted to know if they had more Lele dolls in the back to which she said yes to the second time my mom asked but she said no the first time. Like do u have them or not??? All my mom wanted was a Lele doll that wasn't exposed to sunlight like the ones on display. Said in a bad mood to go to the Market Square for "fresher dolls" for having an accent?but was nice to the customers that came in after us who didn't had one. Also said bad things about her own employees such as "liar". No wonder her sales are declining if she keeps turning customers down. read more

This is the cutest artist shop I've ever seen, I could spend hours here just looking around. There's 2 very cute resident cats inside to pet and the owner is very sweet and informative. read more

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Owner is super rude. There was a black cat outside so I brought it water since it's 85 degrees. The owner walked around the corner saying she was about to open the shop. I told her I gave the cat water and her reply was "I have some inside", like I was supposed to know it was her cat. I walked away and she mumbled something super rude to me. Angry, horrible woman! I didn't even bother going inside to shop. Oh and before you reply with a generic "I'm so sorry...blah, blah, blah..." Seek therapy for your unaddressed anger and/or check yourself into an assisted living facility and try not to spread your negative energy around. read more

A must place see for out of towners! Beautiful collection of items and the sweetest owner. We had our 8 year old daughter with us and the wonderful lady spoke so kindly to her and gave her a little treat. She gave her an extra surprise after my daughter let her know she had received a reading certificate. One of my favorite moments of my trip. She also recommended the light show to us which we hadn't heard of. We checked it out and it was so great! I'm so glad she let us know absolutely about it. read more

Great shop for authentic Mexican folk art! The resident cats are so cute and friendly. The artifacts are amazing and incredibly unique and cool! read more

My name is Za, Ms Patty is so friendly and nice. she was able to help me find a few different earing sets for my photo session. I come to this location often if I want something unique and different. I feel at home every time. Thanks for being awesome read more

This quaint little shop has a lot more than what meets the eye. You can spend hours in this store if you properly go through every nook and cranny. This is a locally owned shop and you'll love the friendly conversations you'll have. From Dia De Los Muertos memorabilia, FIESTA wreaths, and tons of little favors- you're bound to find something to your liking. Pricing is extremely fair and you'll find some authentic memorabilia and items that you'll easily want to gift or keep for yourself. read more

Casa Manos Alegres - Gift Shops Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

Lovely owner who will tell you all about her love for her shop and San Antonio! A bonus if you love friendly cats too.

You know, I've always really liked this shop. In general, we really enjoy our stops here. It's got a TON of Latin flavor packed into a small space, and you never know what little something you might find. I also love shop cats, and this place covers that base. Just a cool shop. Our most recent visit was the first time we had our 4.5-year old in tow. He's a good boy and knows the rules. He's not rough with things that aren't his, and he wasn't tearing around the store or acting crazy. But alas, when he went to inspect a small chicken figurine, he made the wrong move. Now I realize there are signs saying beware of kids breaking stuff and the like, but at the end of the day, that's on us as parents. If he had broken the little, inexpensive chicken he wanted to have a closer look at, we would have paid for it. If you're nervous, address us - the parents - not the kid. Unfortunately, he was scolded for some much as getting his hand near the chicken, and that really rubbed us the wrong way. Our boy, who was being so dang good, was really dispirited by this stranger getting onto him for doing nothing wrong. Sad face. I'm reluctant to give a lower rating because I've always really liked this shop and I'm hoping this was a one-off bummer. The lady (owner?) also seemed to go out of her way to be friendly to us when she saw us later walking around La Villita, so we sensed a little remorse (maybe). At the end of the day, I guess my message is this: neat shop full of neat stuff and they have shop cats (which I love!), but this place is NOT kid friendly and even well behaved kids may be viewed through a nasty lens. So take that for what it's worth. For me, it took me from 5 stars to 3 - really liked this shop to I won't go again with young kid(s) in tow. And unfortunately, a lot of folks travel with their family around the River Walk... read more

Casa Manos Alegres - Gift Shops Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

The woman who owns this place is so nice! She knew where all of the products came from, and told little stories about their makers. Definitely is a very nice small business. And the souvenirs we got were awesome! read more

The Hispanic lady who was in charge of the store when my husband and I visited was so incredibly rude! From the minute we entered the store she kept reminding us to not have our phones out. This isn't even a real art gallery or museum, I don't understand why there is so much security on our phones. I made the mistake of trying to take a picture of one of the shop cats and she kept yelling at me "No photos! No photos!" Then when my husband was comparing a picture of a cicada to one of the figurines, she told him he needed to put his phone away and keep it in his pocket the rest of time he's in the store. Like why?! This store has a nice selection of Mexican and San Antonio art at a reasonable price but the way customers are treated is just unacceptable. read more

The shopkeeper profiles her customers and is just plain rude. I am a San Antonio native and have been coming to the shops at La Villita for years with no issue - until Casa Manos Alegres. My boyfriend wanted to buy an alebrije for his Hispanic mother for Christmas. We are both almost 30, have full time jobs, and are more than capable of selecting and purchasing a product from a store. However, from the moment we walked in and started browsing her collection, she surveilled us. She asked us several times if we had any questions as he was picking out an alebrije, which got a bit annoying, but was not unreasonable. He was at the point of picking out which color he wanted, when she condescendingly asked if we had any idea how delicate the alebrijes were - as if we were toddlers. She was staring at us from across the room and scrutinizing our every move. The moment I brought out my phone a minute later, she very rudely accused me of taking a photo of her merchandise, patronizingly asked if we had seen the small, hand-written signs to not take photos (which we had not seen), demanded that I delete the non-existent photo, and threw us out of the store. As she continued yelling as us from her chair behind the counter on our way out, my boyfriend told her he was about to make a purchase, and she asserted that she had a right to turn down any customer in her shop as she chooses. Fine. But any prospective customer of hers also has a right to know the kind of person this lady is and how she may treat them. Perhaps if you are a wealthy-looking, elder, white person you will be treated as a customer and a human being should. Otherwise, don't count on entering that shop and being treated as anyone of value. The photo was just an excuse to get rid of us. If we had actually taken a photo, she could have just asked us not to. This lady just lost $70, though we are happy that money is not going into her pockets. She possesses a lovely collection, though there are plenty of other places in this town with less pernicious merchants more worthy of profiting off these incredible artisans' work. And there are certainly better places to spend your time in La Villita. read more

Lovely shop owner! Such great souvenirs and great selection. The owner asks that you do not take photos which is perfectly reasonable for handmade art. read more

What a wonderful collection of folk art! She has Mexican and Texas artists represented. The clay sculptures are very affordable and well-made. A wonderful collection of Oaxacan wood carvings lines tables and the wall. I was amazed at how detailed and unique they are. Patty is very friendly and knows a great deal about each collection. If you are looking for unique and colorful gifts, this store is perfect. I found several gifts for my family. read more

Casa Manos Alegres - The store has Oaxacan wood carvings and other handmade folk art. - Gift Shops Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

Patty is the sweetest (as are her cats)! I really enjoyed this shop and I walked away with a beautiful pair of earrings.

Totally overwhelming; the entire store is filled with Mexican and Guatemalan crafts from ceiling to floor. They are all imports. It's not really my style, but I'm sure other people find them to be great souvenirs. read more

La Villita is a must-visit area of San Antonio, and this was my favourite shop in La Villita. I had a great time checking out all the pieces in the shop. The selection is amazing, and includes jewelry and accessories, decor, and folk art. I found the prices to be very reasonable. The store owner was friendly and helpful, and took the time to jot down a list of must-sees for me to check out while on vacation in San Antonio. Her suggestions made for some of the best parts of my visit, so she obviously knows her city as well as she does the folk art she sells! read more

This is the cutest little shop with a great selection and reasonable prices. The shop owner Patty is super sweet and friendly. I was in town for the day and needed a tote to carry things. Patty ended up giving me a little $4 mesh Mexican shopping bag and said to just come back sometime and repay it. Little town in a big city. read more

Great selection of folk art, reasonably priced; excellent for gifts. I came here several years ago, and was glad to find it's still here on my second visit to San Antonio. Hope it's here for my next! read more