You need any votive candles, tall candles for ofrendas (altars), Mexican blankets to keep you warm…read moreor lay down at Blues on the Green, or looking for Virgen de Guadalupe statues/rose spray/candles/all the things? You need to come here. I do not know another shop like this in Austin where Cantu's has been my go-to for the 21 years of me living here. This is a rare gem of a store in South Austin that you have to know about if you don't already. This is a very unique, quiet, and calm place to come in to whether you want to browse or you are curious about a consultation at Lee's Healing Center (located inside the shop in the back). When I need red mal de ojo bracelets (what are ojo bracelets, you ask? They are for protection! Look it up!) for myself, friends, or even for my baby nephew Cantu's has got them. Yup! She carries baby bracelets too to give to a newborn baby or any one who has small wrists to be honest. You will want to really take your time here when you arrive as there are so many things to see. Books, candles, prayer booklets, trinkets, statues, and tarot cards (also in Spanish!) can be found here. There should be no rush when you are here so take your time and gather all the things that call to you. Parking is located in the back of the small yellow building. Entrance is in the front off of S. 1st street. Be sure not to park in the convenience store next door where the sandwich shop is at. You will be towed! Be sure to say hello to Virgen de Guadalupe on the side of the building. The mural is beautiful (and old) but worth the stop to check out and maybe get a selfie with her. She really shines off of S. 1st Street!

I did not feel the energy of love and light from this, this felt very creepy and I'm concerned that…read morethis is being done to other women in the community. I went into the store today to buy some candles and Mr. Cantu also told me that they did cleanses which interested, he told me he did an oil cleaning so I waited for him to be available after my purchase. We went into the back room and he explained that the oil cleaning consisted on oils and herbals sprays that have to be applied on the body and that he also used an egg and a lime. He also said that I needed to take my clothes off and only leave my underwear, which raised some concerns and made me feel really uncomfortable. I think that if he is going to be Performing this kind of ritual on a woman, there needs to be a woman practitioner in the room while this is being done And he should also offer some sort of gown or a sheet for the Client to cover themselves with. The whole thing felt very unprofessional. Has this happened to anyone else??

Friendly service…read more Produced looked good. Which is what I was picking up. Super small Sprouts. Parking lot is decent. It's a small shopping center.

I really dig Sprouts and I continue to keep them in my grocery mix as I have phased out Mr Butts…read moredue to their now more frequent price hikes. But there's a lot of positives here, and sometimes you can score some great deals and I love the selection here too - has everything I need. Their produce is usually very fresh here and I do find some good sales. I migrate to the back area where they have packaged fruit and sometimes can find a half off deal. I utilize the app with store coupons, and when you snip them on your phone and plug your phone number into the kiosk it will automatically deduct the coupons you clipped! Awesome sauce. I like to also migrate back to the clearance section as sometimes you can find a deal - like 99 cent cans of Pineapple Poppi soda. Well I tried one first - and it is pretty darn good - not too shabby! So I got 6. Thanksgiving I scored this awesome 3LB honey ham for $12 which was normally $30, warmed it up in the oven- wow! Way way better than ham slices you get at the deli. The staff here has always been gracious and helpful. They had accepted returns with a receipt and I usually get store credit since I shop there weekly. I love their deli with sausages - at times the can be 99 cents per for chicken and jalapeno sausages and they are fantastic. And let's not forget about their awesome sandwiches. The Italian is my favorite but only $6-7 a sandwich when they cost double or more with Austin restaurants.

Past & Co. has quickly become one of my favorite local spots. I absolutely love their fresh pasta,…read morecheeses, and sauces, everything tastes high quality and thoughtfully made. They also offer frozen meals, which is such a great option for easy, elevated dinners at home. I haven't tried those yet, but it's definitely on my list for my next visit. What really makes this place stand out, though, is the staff. They're incredibly personable and knowledgeable, always helping me figure out portion sizes or giving recommendations. I usually end up staying longer than expected just chatting with them, and I always leave feeling good about supporting a local business. If you're ever in need of fresh pasta, this is 100% the spot to go.

I'm half Italian and take it very seriously. Pasta must be perfect. No compromise…read more Guess what? They get it!!! The pasta is made fresh daily and it shows. Always a nice variety that pairs nicely with whatever style sauce I make be making on a given day. Super nice people. Cute little store-you're in & out. Lots of dessert choices too. Pricing is incredibly reasonable.

Este Garden takes farm to table to the next level. Este Garden is directly behind Este restaurant…read moreand supplies herbs, fruits and vegetables to the restaurant. Now I understand why the restaurant's food is so good. This is small but flourishing garden. The corn appears to be struggling with the heat but all other garden items appear to be thriving. With such high temperatures in Austin, totally understandable. Este provides complimentary valet parking , so my friend and I were able to seat in the garden and chat more. That was a nice perk. The garden is free to the public ($0).... Great value! In we encountered another couple in the garden. The wife was enamoured with the figs.

I stopped in today to see what looked so colorful inside. There are piñatas and party supplies for…read morean array of characters, as well as plenty of candies to stuff them! I was pleasantly surprised to see an abundance of imports, Loteria game supplies, ceramics purses and Christmas ornaments. They even have bulk food items like giant mayo and various chips and cheese puffs. Very cool spot and a great place to check out when bday party planning.

Wish there were more of these around town, but I'm glad there's this one! We go fairly often to get…read moreour fix of Mexican candies... Honestly at some of the best prices we've seen anywhere! Go check it out, I'm sure you'll find something to like :)

This is the OG Whole Foods and it remains one of the best! There is surface parking in front but…read moresave yourself the hassle and take advantage of the multi-level underground parking. Keeps your car cooler in the Texas heat and there are shopping cart friendly escalators to get your groceries easily back to the car. The produce selection at this Whole Foods is insane! Any type of produce that you could want or need can be found in either traditional or organic format. They also have an extensive seafood counter with very knowledgeable staff to help you make a selection. With a dedicated area for fresh sushi, a barbecue selection, freshly made sandwiches, prepared foods, a hot bar, and a salad bar all of your grocery needs can be met here. At the front of the store, there's also a fantastic coffee bar so you can remain caffeinated while you shop. They're seating area if you pick up a little something and want to have a bite to eat before or after you get your groceries. There's additional seating upstairs as well as an outdoor area. If you are an Amazon prime member, be sure to shop the sales to save a little bit of money. Weekly specials are designated with a yellow tag, and it shows the sale price as well as the further reduced price for Amazon prime members. And if you are a tourist visiting Austin, one of the more Instagram-able photo stops is at the corner in front of Whole Foods...the ATX sign.

Reviewing all of Whole Foods as an experience, and not just a grocery store. We love the options…read morehere but there's no way this is a one stop shop. I need Diet Coke and food that is bad for me too. We come here probably once or twice a week. The Amazon return center is super convenient. There's a self serve kiosk too. Major plus. Our second stop is juice land and then the hot bar & salad bar. I like being able to make a "girl dinner" lunch with a couple of bites worth of several things. We typically go to the roof to eat and to let the kids run around the playscape. If anyyyyy corporate Whole Foods people are reading this- can we please update the play area? Maybe add to it? Or make it toddler friendly? I know I'm being picky we just come so much and it would be a dream update.

Kiin Di is such a great addition to Austin's Thai food scene. One thing I really appreciated was…read morethat they have their own parking lot, which is a huge plus on South Lamar. The space is cozy and stylish which would make for a great date night spot. I actually went with a group of girlfriends, and it was just as fun for catching up over dinner. The atmosphere strikes a nice balance between intimate and lively. One thing to note is that they don't have quite as many vegetarian options as I'm used to seeing at Thai restaurants, but there were still enough choices to enjoy. I ordered the pad see ew, and it tasted really fresh with perfectly cooked noodles. Overall, if you're looking for delicious Thai food in a cute setting that's easy to get to and park at, Kiin Di is definitely worth checking out.

I was super excited when I heard Kiin Di was opening a full-service restaurant. I've been a fan of…read moretheir food truck for years and they were always consistently excellent, so I couldn't wait to see what they would do with an expanded menu. There were so many new dishes that caught my eye, but I immediately gravitated toward the Creamy Crab Curry and it was absolutely the right choice. The curry was rich, creamy and packed with flavor while the fried soft-shell crab was perfectly cooked and added a great texture to the dish. Honestly, it's the kind of meal I could see myself ordering every week. My partner went with the Lost Recipe, which looked just as delicious. You can never really go wrong with fried chicken, and this version certainly didn't disappoint. The service was equally impressive. Our server was friendly, attentive and checked in regularly throughout the meal. She even brought us a complimentary crab pastry to try, which was a thoughtful touch and much appreciated. One thing to note this place gets busy, especially during lunch so plan accordingly. That said, the food and service are well worth it and the menu is reasonably priced. Kiin Di has successfully made the jump from food truck to full-service restaurant and it's definitely earned a spot on my regular rotation.

Super friendly service…read more Spacious indoor and outdoor seating Delicious donuts For sure with stopping for a coffee and treat!

Cool name and flavors ! However, overly sweet and dry for us. Even the coffee which we got less…read moresweet. They are brioche donuts so think more bread like. They do have traditional old fashions but also breads and fry's Very filing, I will say the cafe con leche was our fave. Inside super spacious and cool merch.