I was in desperate need of men's white folklorico boots and Olverita's did not disappoint! I called ahead to make sure they had the size I needed and the kind worker held them for me. Ohmaigahhh- this store is replete with hand-crafted artisanal wares that included clay pottery, folklorico dresses, punched tin from all regions of Mexico. I felt that prices were reasonable and I left with additional items I realized I needed to outfit my kids' folklorico costumes. I will definitely be back, for fun and shopping ... and also to enjoy the rest of Olvera Street. Today's rain had the location a bit empty which made for ease of parking (yay!) read more

Olverita's Village - Near the entrance of the store - Fashion Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Olverita Village is a fun place to walk around and spend some time. As you walk through, you see people selling Mexican crafts, clothes, and souvenirs. The sellers are so friendly and you can hear Mexican music playing in the background. There are restaurants and stands where you can grab tacos or something sweet. Price is reasonable and for a moment, it feels like you've stepped into Mexico, even though you're right in the middle of Los Angeles. read more

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As we found ourselves in the appropriate location, we encountered the ideal store. Upon entering, we were promptly greeted by Nancy. Nancy kindly inquired about the nature of my search. After engaging in a courteous discussion, she handed me 3 to 4 blouses to try on and also my mother. They have a great selection floklorico costumes, dancing shoes & accessories, mariachi suits, jewelry, folk art, beautiful ceramics and pottery, furniture. The price was perfect especially the few Christmas items we purchased were at good value. Nancy was awesome to speak with and also took down a order for an outfit there. read more

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I was looking for some pottery, more specific a bigger bowl for my counter to put fruits and vegetables inside. I wanted something more special, more handmade, colorful so I thought of checking out Olvera street since a trip to Mexico right now might not be the safest. I take the subway to come here (it's across from Union Station) and I was checking the store out. I went inside Overita Village, it has a lot of merchandise, great variety, from clothes, to home decor, pottery. Pretty big! It was like an instant trip to Mexico. Prices are OK and I did find a beautiful bowl Hecho en Mexico that is exactly what I was looking for. Now is sits on my counter giving some color and fun to my kitchen! read more

My husband and I love to visit new locations. This weekend, I found on the map an area where I had not yet been. This place turned out to be Olverita's Village. Very colorful. I really like small authentic shops. With so many stars and good reviews, it was worth a try. I didn't think it was possible, but I was immediately attracted by these beautifully decorated souvenirs, in the form of animals. They are luminescent. For $35-45, I think the price is normal. After all, it is handmade. Full of unique finds and deals, I'm impressed that the quality is excellent. A huge selection of goods, dresses, bags, hats, souvenirs and much more. You can also eat Mexican food here. read more

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I have lived in LA for years and never been to this little tiny village smack in the middle of DTLA. I've heard so many people talk about it but the idea of having to find parking and the schlep to this older part of DTLA never seem attractive enough for me to make the trip. We came here over Memorial Day Weekend while driving around. We stopped at the original Phillipe's (1st time as well) to have a French dipped sandwich and decided to stay around since we already paid for parking. Surprisingly there is a lot to see within walking distance. Olverita's Village has the hodgepodge of kitschy Mexican stalls with tourist souvenirs. But what impressed me was the historical nature of the neighborhood. There were many historical buildings and free museums you can just wonder around in. Also it is within walking distance from Chinatown so you can wonder around there as well. Usually you want to avoid parking at the main lots with their $1.50 for 20 min parking rates and find smaller street where they charge $5 for parking for the day so you can have time to stroll around. Next time I would try some of the Mexican eateries right in the village to get the full ambiance. read more

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This charming store sits on the northwest side of Olvera Street in an old machine shop turned store (like most of the buildings on the west side of Olvera Street). If you're driving on the corner of Alameda and Cesar Chavez Ave., this storefront WILL catch your eye. The entrance is elevated and contains lots of colorful traditional blusas and sombreros. Once you go in, you have to be a little careful as many of these stores do not have a lot of room for maneuvering. There were more traditional dresses (they were beautiful!), lots of ceramic art, jewelry, and candles. The ceramic art was fairly priced as well as the clothing. I picked up 2 books and 3 lengths of hanging papeles picados. If you don't know what those are, think to the beginning of the movie Coco and those hanging papers that tell the story of Máma Imelda and how she raised Coco all by herself, those are what I got. There were papeles picados for multiple occasions and came in either paper or plastic. I chose plastic for longevity's sake. I also got a strong whiff of an incense of some kind. I was able to communicate with one of the ladies in Spanish, but the was a younger girl who spoke English. Both were very nice and helpful. I will definitely go back for other little things! read more

I have been visiting this store regularly over the years while at the same time noting that other Mexican Folk Art shops I also used to enjoy going to in Burbank and Pasadena closing. Martha the owner is fantastic and if I want something she does not have she is happy to contact artists in Mexico and get it. She also knows all the famous artists in Mexico as well. Her dedication to Mexican Folk Art has motivated her to continue to stay in business also during the Pandemic we others around her store decided to close. I have also read all the older Yelp posts with negative comments and none of them resemble my experiences there. I am very appreciative the store is there. read more

My favorite stop on Olvera Street. They have everything. Really. Ethnic crafts, home decor, pottery, clothing, souvenirs of course, etc etc ... and TONS of gorgeous jewelry. When I host my touristy friends and family, I always bring them to this spot, because they can find absolutely anything they'd like to bring back as gifts and memories. And I pick up a few lovely items as well. They get their trinkets, and I get a new bracelet. Win win. Not only is the selection superb, and the quality of merchandise consistently top notch, the pricing is excellent too! No other vendor can compete with Olveritas. I recently picked up three identical copper bracelets for $10. And a sterling silver and turquoise ring for an unbelievable price of $20. Turquoise! I can't even find a deal that great online. Bonus points for taking credit card too! What really keeps me coming back is how hospitable and friendly the women are who work here. They are more than happy to seek out items for you, give you their opinion on gifts, and indulge your limited Spanish if you're looking to practice. Such lovely personalities! read more

You can find any cool and authentic Mexican or Chicano item in this store. It contains the most beautiful costume jewelery (that I love wearing on a daily basis), the most exquisite cultural clothing, furniture, cool Chicano tshirts, and art in all of Olvera street! The only thing that would make this place cooler is if it also had Mexican instruments to play the different sones. Then the store would really be complete. Also, if anyone wants to buy me the t-shirt that says Folklorico Kicks Ass with a picture of ballet folklorico shoes, feel free to buy it for me. ;) Oh, I got my folklorico shoes here and they are AWESOME!!! :D I danced the shit of them and they're still good. read more

We needed a formal, charro suit for my fiance that was under $1,000. And Olveritas did that for us! We called Michelle back in June 2020 and explained we wanted a charro suit (jacket, vest, shirt, pants, boots and sombrero). She said no problem! My husband left in July to get measured (We live in WA so it was quite the distance traveled!). Finally it is October and our wedding is upon us and 4 days before, we left to pick up our items (which was promised to be done at the end of September--nearly 3 weeks before our wedding). They had the jacket, the vest and pants. The young lady was running around trying to find the shirt and even asked if which design we picked... Finally finds it. Then we ask for the boots. And she says oh, they are not here. The woman who does the boots will be here in 2 hours and should have your boots. Seriously? So we decide to wait. Then I ask for the sombrero--the finishing touch. And she said oh that's the other problem. We wanted a customized size for my fiance's larger head. She said the orders were "messed up" twice. The first was too small and the second had dents. And she wanted to charge us $150 for it. Why couldn't she have called us and told us this? We had to travel to find this out? 4 days before? I'm grateful for the suit but will never custom order from them again. We left extremely disappointed and had to find a sombrero elsewhere (which we did, right next door for $30. It doesn't fit but it's a nice accessory). read more

Found this little store in the Olvera Street-El Pueblo district as Tim C. and I walked around in search of the perfect sombrero for our upcoming Cinco de Mayo party. This place is filled with Mexican arts, crafts, pottery, jewelry. And yes, I found my perfect sombrero for a reasonable price too. Besides finding my perfect sombrero, Olverita's Village also carried mariachi suits, frida-style tops and hand painted velvet skirts too. read more

Historic Mexican culture landmark in Downtown LA. They offer shows, dances for entertainment. It is a close quarters, very family oriented environment. There are several restaurants in the square you can choose from. The patios of the restaurants are a great spot to people watch. They also have a ton of vendors with little shops selling everything from jewelry to clothing to various paraphernalia. You can find some good deals and can haggle with the vendors if that's your thing. read more

I love this shop located here in Olvera Street In Downtown La. I have bought plenty of things from this great shop. I will continue to come here especially during. Dia De Los Muertos I always can find what I am looking for. Weather I need a new skirt (Mexican Style) To a new set of Lotteria, Haha (Mexican Bingo) To the classic Day of the Dead Sugar Skull Molds that I often use for my business. Employees are friendly and helpful. Parking is tricky but if you know La no problem :) I will continue to shop here so if your out in the area it is a deinilt store to come and stop by and see what catches your eye ... read more

Olverita's Village - Fashion Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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This shop is fantastic! They have everything you could possibly imagine in Mexican arts, crafts, pottery, Day of the Dead, clothing, etc. It's overwhelming taking it all in! I've been twice and will plan to return every trip to Olvera Street. Last year I purchased a beautiful tin lantern for my home. They quoted me the wrong price, but, the owner stuck to that price. That shows integrity in my book. I got the $49.99 star lantern for $24.99 because she'd quoted wrong. The only beef I have is that you can find some of the items in the other shops of Olvera at a lot less cost. (Which is why I gave 4 stars and not 5.) I bought a windchime from another vendor for $20 less than Olverita's was charging for the exact same item. Still...Olverita's has a lot of high quality merchandise, and, I will continue to look there for items for my home when in town. I have to add...last year when I was there (October), I had wanted an item and did not buy it. I called and they sounded all too happy to ship it to me. They got my phone number and said they would call with a shipping price...I waited 2 days. No call. I called again, the gal...very nice....said she'd get it for me and call the next day. NEVER CALLED. So, if you want something, get it when you are there. They are not good with follow-up. At least not with me. read more

Olveritas Village is the go to spot for folklorico necessities. I have had two folklorico dresses made there and I really like them. They truly sell quality folklorico vestuarios. Here you can find anything you need for upcoming performances. The staff is helpful and friendly. Unlike other stores at placita olvera I know I can count on this store to have what I need. read more

Accidentally stumbled into this place - It is the a Frida Kahlo den! You can find a lot of Frida-style clothing, painting, portraits. This place is colorful and vibrant. With a super friendly owner, you feel like you are on vacation for a few hours! I lived in LA for almost 2 years and have never heard of this place - this area is a little Mexican village located in downtown - near Chinatown and Fashion district. Olverita's Village is a really cute place to bring your friends to hang out for a few hours. If you have been to this area, Olverita's village is a definitely a store you can't miss. This is simply the STAR store of the entire area. Nevertheless, the whole area is full of interesting snacks, cute little store... It's like a different town. Come check it out. read more

I haven't been to Olverita's Village since I was a kid. Over the weekend my family took a trip down south and I was really looking forward to going there. I was so disappointed. They are totally over priced. Most items in the store didn't have prices and when I would ask how much an item was the young girl working there always seemed paused before telling me the price. It was like she was making up prices on a whim. Don't waste your time or money going to Oliverita's Village when there are many other vendors on Olivera Street. read more

this store is AMAAAAAAAZING!!!!! located at the front entrance of olvera st. in LA, it's a huge store that's jam packed with every type of truly authentic mexican or spanish outfit that you could want. we're talking amazing intricately embroidered mariachi suits, hand painted velvet skirts, and drool-worthy insanely embroidered frida-style tops. this stuff is the real deal, and you pay for it. the suits can run up into the thousands. they also have an extensive collection of mexican silver and gold filled traditional jewelry that i would die for. but besides clothing, they also have loads of home decor including some really cool dia de los muertos items, and even traditional flamenco dancer hair combs and castanets. i could easily spend millions of dollars in here, being the nutty mexiphile that i am. it's totally worn checking out. read more

I have been coming here for years. As a native of East LA I love going to La Placita Olvera and Olveritas even more. They had a great selection of t-shirts and prices were decent. The reason I am giving this place 1 star is because they will now overcharge you. Prices are ridiculous when it comes to the little trinkets that you can easily buy cheaper in Tijuana. I went to support my local shops but ended up being robbed. I was charged $175 when it should have been $140. I didn't notice at the time because I had my cranky baby that was ready for a nap. When I got home I realized how the owner overcharged me. It was so upsetting to be robbed from this place I always enjoyed coming to. I am never again shopping at Olveritas. !Eso no se le hace a la gente que viene a apoyarlos! read more

Olverita's Village is my favorite store in Placita Olvera. Doña Marta, the owner, makes quality a top priority in this store with only the best in Mexican cultural clothing, ceramics, jewelry, CDs, videos, furniture, anything you can think of, including a huge Chicano shirt collection! I always stop by this store every time I go to Placita Olvera and I can't imagine Placita Olvera without having this store. Every visit is as good as the last, so you won't be disappointed. (P.S. if wheelchair access is a concern, you would have to go through the back entrance that faces N. Main St. and Cesar E. Chavez Ave since you have to take the stairs to get into the front entrance.) read more

I love this place. Perfect gift location for literally any holiday. I've been debating buying their tortilla presses for years. Granted, if you've been to mexico none of this stuff will surprise you, but it's cool to have it so close and for a decent price. Their jewelry isn't very high quality (hence my four rather than five stars) but I think of this store more as a cool place to look around rather than truly shop. read more

This place has a lot of hard to find items like the book Mr. Clean and the Barrio. This book is an underground dream. The author tells a vivid story of life on the streets of Los Angeles for one Mexican teen. I picked it up and loved it. They also have lots of great clothes, ornaments, and stuff for Dia De Los Muertos. I picked my son up a skull rattle. The people are really nice and helpful too. And they are bilingual. So no matter if you speak English or Spanish they can answer any of your questions. Best Shop on Olvera Street!! read more

I went in to purchase a dress for my daughter and was greeted by a nice lady who tried to help me look for a specific size that wasn't displayed. As I kept looking, a gentleman walked towards where I was looking and stayed there watching me as if I was going to steal something. There were tourists there as well walking the aisles and he was more concerned about me than anyone else. Horrible way to make customers feel! I found what I was looking for but the gentleman made me feel uncomfortable. Never supporting this business ever again! read more

hopefully going to la placita this wkend..looking forward to my trip yay!! im sure many things have change for the good woop woop!! cant wait read more

Pretty much any place here will have the best tasting Mexican food!! Not to mention the plethora of Mexican candies sold along the strip...must go! read more

This is the best Mexican Folk Art store in California. I have been to them all up and down the state and watched them come and go and be good and then not. I have come to appreciate the owner, Martha, as someone that goes out of her way to make sure she has something for everyone and someone that will help you find what you want and/or bring you into contact with artists, etc. I also appreciate her continued appreciation for the masters such as Castillo and Linares. read more

Love this place. I have been coming here since I was a kid. I love that I can find women's guayberas in different colors.

I am amazed at what I found here!!! it's like a little treasure hidden away. I went down during the day of the dead and it was truly an experience I will remember for many years to come. I did get there around 10:30-11:00 AM and one of the parking lots was already full so I would recommend you go early in the day, there is plenty to look at while everything is on at full swing, especially if you go during a weekend or a holiday. read more

Hi Tio's this is Tony, well I really recomend this store to anyone! especially to the raza that has'nt gone to olvera street. olverita has the best florkloric products, cultural clothing, furniture, funny Chicano/naco t-shirts, and art in all of Olvera street!!!!! i'm loving the jewlery & the guayaveras!! keep up the good work. Que Dios los siga bendiciendo!- Alejandro Antonio "Tony" Rivas read more

Extremely disappointed in every area. Avoid, avoid, avoid. My experience primarily concerned purchasing guayaberas for my wedding day. Initially I had looked around but found that other places told me they couldn't necessarily get them. Here, I was told they could, but I had already bought some from Yucatan and here they tried charging me well over the price beacuse 'that's how much authentic ones from Yucatan cost.' I literally knew that wasn't true. I order them anyway and they told me they'd have them for the first week of June. I called them 4 weeks ahead of time, the said they'd call me back to let me know when they'd arrived. No call. Tried again a week later. Again, they'd call me. They didn't. Rang them 1 WEEK(!!!) before needing them, they told me that'd have them that Wednesday, to which I replied I'd be there on Friday to pick up. Even though they had my phone number and email they didn't let me know they weren't there and I turned up on Friday - no shirts. This time, the Wednesday of the week I needed them was the supposed day, at three o'clock. I turned up on Thursday to give them extra time. What a surprise - no shirts. They then said that'd have them for that Friday, so I called Friday. You can guess. So deciding it was a fools errand, I decided to scope out the other shops in the area that initially told me they might not have any, and I found exactly what I was looking for - at top end quality (which is what I needed) and for much less money than I'd have had to pay here. Clearly, where these others were honest and said they might not have them, here they lied and said repeatedly that they would, and I wasted so much money, time and energy for what I knew was overpriced anyway. So, so, so poor. Avoid. read more