Pleasantly surprised to come across this shop on Michigan Avenue selling authentic craft wares from Mexico, along with a new generation of artists. Day of the Dead and other carved figures, sure they're 10x the price as in Pilsen. Tees, enamel pins, prints and real art by local Chicano artists, and everything from Mexican drinking chocolate to fridge magnets, I'm a fan of Colores Mexicanos on Avenidas Michiganas, Chicago. read more

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Bright colorful store that offers authentic hand made Mexican souvenirs like food, magnets, paintings, Clothes, key chains, yarn dolls and much more. Let's move onto the reason I gave it 2 stars. It is not cheap! I feel a bit sad because some of the items like the yarn dolls and shirts, which are handmade in Mexico, had tags that told you how long it took the person to make such item. Which I understand the price of a shirt being $250 for example and I wouldn't mind paying that if all the $250 went to the maker, but I doubt they paid that person even half of that amount, so I kinda felt like my people were being exploited and I didn't like that. You pay a fraction of that price in Mexico for the same items. Nevertheless, the store is beautiful and it shows a cultural side of Mexico not a lot of people know about. read more

Colores Mexicanos - Hand made dolls - Gift Shops Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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What a breathtakingly beautiful store. From the moment you walk in you are embraced with amazing colors. This store has two floors and more merchandise than you can imagine. Every nook and cranny is filled with beautiful artisan art pieces. There is definitely something for every palette. The staff were very friendly. They welcome you and offer to assist you with your every need. I found them to be extremely knowledgeable about all their products. I found their prices to be reasonable considering that every item is unique and handcrafted. I would love to visit the store again when I have a longer stay in Chicago. read more

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A couple of times we passed by this store, Colorés Mexicanos. We have been wanting to stop by. On Saturday the opportunity presented itself. When entering Colorés Mexicanos, we felt like we entered into a new world. The main mission of Colorés Mexican centered around preserving Mexican culture. The gazebo in the front featured little handmade pin dolls, earrings, headbands, mini sombreros and decorative pillows. As we walked towards the rear, we saw a pet section and a wide selection of felt stuffed animals and dolls. Aside from fun objects, Colorés Mexicanos offered home decorations. The decor centered around calendars, pictures of the Mexico's famed artist, Frida Kahlo, and piñatas. These definitely paved the way for conversational pieces. Near the staircase, we found beautiful and colorful clothing. So glad we visited Colorés Mexicanos. Such a wonderful store. Stop by and enjoy the Mexican culture. read more

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Was driving down Michigan ave and spotted a huge Catrina outside and I see this store so I found a parking garage and came to the store. As soon as I entered the door the sound of Mexican music and all the colorful items was amazing. They have a lot of Mexican artisanal items which is beautiful. The price of the items is pricey but I understand the location is pricey. They have a lot of craft and art and clothing. The staff are super friendly and are very knowledgeable and are there to tell you about the products from different parts of Mexico. There's also a second floor just beautiful. read more

Amazing authentic merchandise and amazing customer service every time. High lights are the snacks, authentic Mexican embroidered clothing and very cool inexpensive handmade beaded necklaces and bracelets! read more

This store is SO MUCH fun. It's bursting with color from the moment that you walk in- and even before that, as you're greeted by a giant statue of La Catrina. We visited during the Day of the Dead/Halloween season and the displays were incredible. There were tons of sugar skulls, dolls, figures of alebrijes, marigold petals, and items for ofrendas. There are shelves full of art, jewelry, pottery, stuffed animals, ornaments, fashion items, dolls, cocoa, and so much more. We ended up buying a tile painting, cocoa, and an alebrije figure..... But came back the next day for rings we regretted not getting. The cool thing is they tell you where the art was produced and about the families that made it. I will definitely be going back, and if you're looking for something different while on the Mag Mile, I highly recommend giving this store a look. read more

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Walking down the street, this space screams out at you. It is colorful, bright and inviting. Definitely stop here. They have so many cool things to look at. They have clothes, shoes, jewelry, art, crafts, home goods, children's, pets, food. I ended up purchasing a handmade ring made out of beads. When I wore it to the rehearsal dinner, everyone was commenting on it. It was a statement piece and worth every penny. You are bound to walk out of here with something. read more

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The cutest and most colorful store on magnificent mile. It was so fun to explore this two story shop on the most dreary weekend. So many fun things that made me miss visiting Mexico. Lots of cute tchotchkes from tapestries, ornaments, pompous, keychains, snacks, stickers, magnets, accessories, and more. There was the coolest alebrije sculpture on the second floor. Really enjoyed all of the fun and highly recommend stopping through if you're visiting! Worth supporting beautiful indigenous artwork. It's impossible not to smile and pick up something when you're here. read more

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I walked by this morning I been there many times and I bought some items like candy, chocolate earrings ,bday cards , stickers I love all that made in mexico read more

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What an amazing find! I could have spent hours in here and it was two stories! Everything was hand crafted, nothing mass produced. Beautiful craftsmanship and joyful colors. read more

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This is a really beautiful store! I saw so many things that I wanted. They have a wide variety of Mexican plushies, clothes, books, alebrijes, Day of The Dead items and pretty much anything else you could think of. I'm so glad this store exists. I'm in Wisconsin so it was quite a drive for us. But it was well worth it. read more

Colores Mexicanos - They have a lot of cute plush animals. - Gift Shops Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

This is an incredible store. I felt so much joy seeing this place on Michigan Avenue! Probably the largest Latino goods store that I've ever been in! Growing up in the Latino neighborhood of San Francisco I definitely had to support and will absolutely be back. They don't deserve 5 stars because I didn't appreciate the condescending laugh the employee made when I mentioned I was from El Salvador, but I won't judge the entire store based on the actions of one trashy worker. Like my mom would say, Que bajera! Not sorry I'm not Mexican, but I'll return nonetheless! read more

This is a really fun store! The colorful toys are beautiful. Then there are colorful pieces of clothing that are gorgeous to look at, so if you like wearing color, you should check these out. In the way back there are interesting candies that mostly have chiles in them. If you like hot sauces and stuff, there were plenty of things to try. We bought Mexican vanilla to bake with because it is really amazing --if you have never tried it, definitely try it! Many trinkets are here --keychains and bracelets and stuff. If you are looking for a very unique Swap gift, you can find things here. My son-in-laws friend loves the singer Bad Bunny and we got him a "saint candle" with Bad Bunny on it. There was also one with Cardi B on it. Very entertaining. I wish I could have transported the pottery back to Boston because there were some beautiful pieces. So much to choose from! Definitely check out this store. read more

Colores Mexicanos - This cool statue is outside the store. - Gift Shops Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Wow, what a beautiful store!! Found it randomly walking by and had to check it out. I'm so glad I did! This store is so vibrant and full of an assortment of handmade Mexican wares at various price points - I truly believe there is something for everyone here! My friends and I spent about 15-30 min in the store admiring the wares and trying to decide what to get as there were so many incredible options. I ended up opting for a bright embroidered headband and a candle. The candle is in this adorable handmade and handpainted mug with a lovely and fresh scent - la lluvia (the rain). As we were checking out, we learned more about where each item came from. The staff is so helpful and knowledgeable. The store has many items from home decor, clothing, jewelry, accessories, candies, books, children's books, toy, dinnerware, etc - the list goes on and on. Highly highly recommend visiting - I will certainly be back! read more

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They have a beautiful selection of Mexican made items. All staff are very nice. They even hosted many fun events the weekend prior to the day of the dead. It is great to see our Mexican art being represented in the Magnificent Mile. Check out their social media for an insight of this great business. read more

A pretty and vibrant store. However, I bought a bag for close to 70 dollars. It lasted less than a week, lining ripping all over, pockets first, then main area. Because I was just visiting out of town, I cannot return it. Shoddy craftsmanship and all that money for trash. Do not buy bags here! read more

Loved this store. My only problem is the prices of some items were outrageous. I have been to Mexico many times and they are the same items just priced up a lot. To which I do understand of course. But such a fun place and great to bring some different culture to Michigan avenue. read more

Loved the multicolored pieces. So much artistry, handmade rugs, decor pieces and treasures. read more

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Visited this store a couple weekends ago from out of town and as soon as I walked in I was amazed. So much artwork and everyone was so kind. What a gem. read more

This is a fantastic store. One of the most special shops in Chicago. Do not miss it!! It has the largest collection of handmade Mexican things I have ever seen in one place outside of Mexico. Beautiful, breathtaking work, fun and funny things: jewelry, clothing, housewares, bags, wallhanging, shawls. The owners are directly involved in the buying and are extremely knowledgeable about Mexico and the craftspeople. They are also very friendly. The store is fairly big and right on Michigan Avenue! I could get lost there for hours... read more

Beautiful Store with an array of items and accessories to shop for. True to the Mexican culture.