Service is kinda irrelevant here unless you are in the market for custom made furniture....read on . It's a row of really cool shops of arts and antiquities, Southwest inspired furniture and home goods. Great for an afternoon of browsing with a coffee stop at Tooleys Cafe. If looking for custom furniture in a reasonable amount of time buyer beware of certain furniture makers like the Lost Barrio Gallery. This artist, although talented, works on his own schedule with no regards to customer requests. Meaning extremely slow. Rustica is the most amazing store where you will buy something for sure. read more

Small shopping strip with a variety of shops featuring good from India, Mexico, Arizona, China, and most points in between. Across the street, Little Little contains the most authentic items from Navajo artisans. The antique store just north is loaded floor to ceiling with to many unique items to mention, but a few are original and only photo of Cochises's son and his wife, military maps and one-off items like the control for the cathedral bells. Different days and hours for the stores, so check ahead. read more

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Really cute place with fun shops! Some of the shops are quite overpriced for what they are, but it's a beautiful little spot and perfect for a photo opportunity! Wish there was more of a selection. A few things closed down, so our options were limited. Service at each place was nothing spectacular. Pretty passive, but my expectation was that it would be that way and I was happy with that. read more

Always an authentic taste of the Old Pueblo. The shop owners are creative in their designs and provide products distinctive to Tucson. Thanks! read more

If you live in the area and want furniture or interiors that are unique and high quality then this one block of businesses is most definitely worth your time. If you are not in the market for furniture or home decor items then this is not the place for you. This is Not a flea market or a string of Mexican American retail stores selling non-household items. There are some beautiful pieces here, fabulous tables and sofas, etc. prices are very reasonable. read more

We have been going to the Lost Barrio since we moved to Tucson in 2009. We have mostly done business with Southwest Furniture Design (great people!), but we also bought some furniture from Petroglyphs. I love the ambiance of the street and store fronts. Parking is easy and close. You never know what you will find here - the things they will have available seem to ebb and flow a lot depending on the seasons, etc. What I really like about the shops here is that everyone treats you on a very personal level - this is not cookie cutter merchandise, you can ask for custom products, tweaks to what you find on the show floor, etc. Anna from SW Design has come to our house several times with a truck full of stuff for us to try in our home. There is a charge, but she has deducted the charge from the price of whatever we have ended up buying. She has great flair and a sense of design that we found very helpful. The "Fred Flintstone" chairs we bought at Petroglyphs have been a conversation piece in our backyard for years. Now that our house is fully decorated we don't go there as often as we used to, but it's still fun to drop by if we are in the neighborhood just to see what they have. read more

We were just driving around one day, and stumbled into the Lost Barrio. What an amazing little gem of a neighborhood to randomly find! It truly is a lost barrio, full of shops, houses, and culture. So of course, we just had to check out some of the shops. They seem to be mostly furniture stores, but they're all in older buildings just loaded with Tucson history. I love, love, love the feel of it all! There's also a cafe in the neighborhood, which we didn't get to try, but was packed full of people. We did end up walking through a store that was more like a flea market type deal. They had all kinds of interesting stuff! The gems that are buried in there are plentiful! Unfortunately, it began to rain a tad, so we ended our walk through this little neighborhood a bit short. But we will definitely be back. The atmosphere is just so peaceful and packed with more unique Tucson culture, that I don't think I'll be able to stay away for long! Everyone should check this area out! read more

When you are ready for something different, and uniquely Tucson, come check out the Lost Barrio... I spent a good part of Friday afternoon here, and I'm happy to report that it's incredibly impressive!!! FIrst off, I felt like I was in Santa Fe, (which is one of my favorite places). Upon entering the individual stores, I felt as if I were transported to many nations- all over the world- like a world traveler without even getting my feet off the ground! At the Lost Barrio, you'll find Colonial Frontiers, which imports very cool antique and modern furniture, as well as replicas from (appears to be) mostly India and Indonesia. Furniture, art, and pottery. Their advertisement says, "Antique furniture, folkart, and architectural elements from around the world." From an archeological standpoint, Colonial Frontiers is one of the most interesting stores on the block. This store offers a treasure trove of fascinating artifacts from all over the world. The Lost Barrio is a shopping district where I can honestly say that each store is unique and wonderful in its own right... In one of the stores, La Casa Mexicana- they sell mostly furniture and home accessories from Mexico. When I walked in the door (around 1:30 PM on Friday), the smell of homemade pozole wafted through the air. Turns out the entire family was having lunch in a kitchen area in the front of the store. SO COOL! It made me feel like I was in Mexico. Then I came upon "Hollo Collection," a store that sells antiques (mostly European and American), but also amazingly restores and artistically creates new furniture that truly could pass for antique. While I was browsing in the store, I heard three people speaking French. (I went from Mexico to France)! Brigitte Hollo-Grolig is one of the owners. Although slight in demeanor, she was passionate in telling me how they painstakingly restore old furniture, but also how they create and build replicas from very old past hits (like an extremely comfortable reading chair that was Voltaire's favorite chair). No wonder Voltaire did a lot of philosophizing and reading in this chair- it was amazingly comfortable! If you have furniture that is in need of restoration, or if you're looking for period replicas that look like antiques, Hollo Collection is the place to come. Bottom line, there'a a passion and a magic here that pervades this city block (Park Ave and 12th Street, just east of downtown). I don't know why more Tucsonans don't come here to shop for home furnishings. I was having delusions of grandeur, wishing that the lost Barrio could become like the LoDo district in Denver- with lots of cool restaurants, cafe's, and shops. Maybe it will someday? But today if you come, you'll find a beautiful collaboration of the shop owners' artistic visions (they agree not to sell duplicate merchandise). This translates to a huge selection of unique art and furniture for your home... Individual and quality pieces, that may cost a bit more than mass produced items, but can bring you much happiness over the years in customizing your home with artistic flair. Whether you are a tourist in Tucson, or if you simply want to feel like a tourist in Tucson- I highly recommend that you visit the Lost Barrio. Even if you don't buy anything here, the poetry is in the air... You'll hear it and see it if you have an open mind. An open wallet helps too! read more

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The other day the baby and I were just driving around and stumbled about this part of Park that I totally forgot existed. We parked the car and perused each store. Not sure, which ones we walked into as they're next to one another but we were greeted by Matilde a beautiful, brindle pooch. She was so sweet and totally loved on the baby. Matilde even plopped herself on the wood floor (in her store) and let the baby scratch her belly. We found lots of great, prideful and handmade works from furniture to everyday decor in each store we wandered through. We found our personal favorites- Catrina figurines. Seeing them throughout made the baby so happy, she was happy to see a beautifully framed, colorful painting of a "calavera family." In most of the shops, pictures are prohibited unless you obtain permission as the contents of the stores are full of one-of-a-kind items. The parking is on the street and it free. We also noted a small cafe in the Lost Barrio but it appeared to be closed during the time we went (Saturday mid-morning). There were signs on the street indicating that there was an estate sale out of a warehouse but were unable to see it as the baby finally got fussy. But, I do have to say that her attention was held for about an hour and half of just browsing these intriguing and beautiful findings! read more

The Lost Barrio is a colorful shopping area in stale Tucson. Just a mile from downtown Tucson, warehouses, Artists' studios, & art shops line the street. Nice art district even though most of the places are for snobs & art farts . read more

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I ordered furniture on Sept. 11 and paid 1/2. Now it is January 26 and I still have nothing. I do not live in the area and so cannot go there and demand a refund or do much. My son drove 30 hours from across the country to pick it up and still nothing. I have called repeatedly and they say two weeks over and over. I am at my wits end and concerned that I may have lost the money I paid them. The furniture and work in the shop is beautiful, but do not buy anything that is not already made and you can take with you. read more

Love this beautiful unique store in Tucson! The couldn't have been more helpful, friendly and had such a unique and budget friendly designs! We bought three pieces of one of a kind pieces and couldn't be more thrilled!! All of the stores at the Lost Barrio are a definite must for shopping for unique furniture in Tucson! read more

For those of you not in the know (as I was until very recently) Tucson has a LOST BARRIO. I mean, it's not surprising people might not know about this gorgeous shopping district as it's tucked a little ways from downtown (just off Broadway, walking distance from Welcome Diner). This Warehouse Shopping District is beautiful. There are several shops filled with fun finds, a cute little restaurant (Tooley Cafe) and photogenic doorways. Park your car and spend some time meandering around. We walked up and down the street, found a few stores a little ways up toward Broadway as well. We found a warehouse filled with all kinds of estate sale finds, some high-end interior design and home goods stores, art galleries and great places to shop for unique big or little gifts. The Lost Barrio is a hidden district in Tucson that deserves WAY more attention! read more

So I love the idea of buying more unique pieces and seemingly higher quality materials (which comes at a cost) BUT I was a little disappointed to see that the majority of stores in this little setting carried similar items. It made me feel that the items were just as mass-produced as your typical retail stores. Some of the stores sell these gorgeous antique doors - they are to die for. Overall, I'd recommend you visit this area just to explore and see the unique handmade items for sale. However, sometimes the sales people can be a little short if you look like you can't afford the items. read more

After 12 weeks waiting for our furniture to be built still no furniture. We stop in and get lip service. We call and get a we will check and call you back with no reply. So we had to resort to disputing the charge. I would not recommend this business. To bad because the furniture is lovely but customer service is non existent. read more

What a find! Park Avenue is a very short dead-end off of Broadway. Blink, and you might miss the turn. If you do miss it, circle back. The Lost Barrio is well worth it! Recently, I browsed the warehouse spaces and thrift stores with a friend who is wintering here from Canada. Some of these "shops" feel as fascinating as a museum. Huge Asian and Spanish Colonial pieces -- chunky tables, massive carved cabinets, towering double doors -- scavenged from...where? I wanted to know the history of each piece. Most store managers are warm and friendly (even to Looky Loos). This morning even the background music was perfect. In the retro-kitsch thrift shop Eclectic Flea, I laid eyes on a vintage 1960s Old Maid playing cards that I hadn't seen since I was a kid. The impact of that memory literally stopped me in my tracks. At MAST, the majority of merchandise is made on site by the three artists who own the store. Lots of creative re-purposing of found items. I adore the space. One of the first things we saw here was a collection of standard paint cans in which an artist had carefully layered dozens of vibrant colors. When the can was cut into two pieces, it was like a rainbow. To me, the Lost Barrio has the same cool vibe (if not the variety) of a mini-version of Portland's Pearl District. read more

For those that appreciate craftsmanship, it's a place full of interesting shops and art work! read more

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Colonial frontiers: best store!! Antiques from India and Burma and elsewhere. People are friendly, welcoming and know their stuff. Fast service. Willing to accommodate. The store next door is closing. There were also nice things there. Little cafe across is so so. We went in and did not buy. But Lost Barrio is a nice corner of Tucson. Visit!!! read more

Great place to go for home decor and furniture shopping. We bought our bed frame down there today. I couldn't believe in all my year of living here in Tucson I didn't know this place had existed! Great place to support local businesses. read more

Of the 4-5 shops along the block, most of them have veryyy similar merchandise (if not literally the same). It's fun to walk around and browse something more eclectic than Crate and Barrel or Pottery Barn. But beware, it's pricey $$$. Haggle if you can read more

THE LOST BARRIO was worth seeking out..I loved The Electric Flea Market..one of the owners, an indian gentlemen, spent a lot of time sharing with me what the wonderful material he was burning..It was dried texas sage, all burning in a seashell! He shared a huge bag with me and without the fuss of lighting a fireplace you can have the most fabulous scent emanating your space without the fuss.what a find. Also, the store MAST was really cool and the little cafe too....all authentic... also the HUNGREY FOX (not in the lost barrio) was the best breakfast place i have ever gone to in all my years.... read more

Unique, antique and fine furniture and collectibles. It was smoke free and there was plenty of parking. It was easy to get in and out of as well. read more

Looking for something cool, unique, hand - made, priced right & valuable? Or maybe just looking for inspiration, or new ideas? This is the place to start! The Lost Barrio is one of my FAVORITE places to hang out, a target-RICH environment that never fails to feed my soul!! Regardless of my budget, my intent, my need, or desire, I always DELIGHT at the remarkable creativity, variety, selection, and value that surrounds me! So, if you're just wanting to look, or you're ready to buy, if you have just an hour or even all day, you'll be richly rewarded for the time you take here!! Come experience one of Tucson's most iconic, but best kept secrets, I'm sure you'll be glad you did!! read more

I do live in Tucson and really enjoyed walking through this area. Some of the stores are pricey but it was a fun adventure. We had lunch at Tooley's Cafe, a rather unusal place, but good food decently priced. All in all a fun place to see. read more