Tampico

I brought four garments to Tampico Tailor Shop for minor repairs: a button that insisted on coming off again and again regardless of my own sewing skills, a hem that kept falling out, a seem that came undone at the elbow, and finally a small hole in the knit fabric of a dress that could threaten to become a larger (more noticeable) problem. Four problems that I probably could resolve myself but didn’t want to. Instead, I’d chosen to live with them for lengths of time.
The shop was well-​lit with natural light from the front windows. It was clean and orderly. I could see the entire tailoring area — tables, sewing machines, and lots and lots of thread. I’ve never seen a shop quite like it. I’m used to having the actual tailoring area masked from view by curtains or walls. Tampico only divided it from the customer area with a counter.
The owner of the Tampico was the person who discussed my repairs with me and then performed the tailoring himself. He was professional. He asked me when I needed the clothes back — later that day? Oh no. I could wait a few days. It seemed as if he would have it done that day anyway though.
I returned a few days later with about $ 30 in cash. I was used to being charged $ 5 for buttons at my dry cleaners so I expected to pay at least $ 20. But no! It was only $ 8! For all four of my garments! I was so surprised. All of my clothes were repaired to my liking.
Considering the speed and quality of the repairs and the price, I can only make the highest of recommendations for Tampico. Besides that, there is always street parking available right in front of the shop. I don’t know how it could be more convenient for me!

When you think of Tampico you think of that fake orange juice type drink they sell by the gallon, yes? So does everyone else.
I now present you with this, a new first thought when someone says «Tampico».
Tampico is a neighborhood tailor shop. No frills, no fancy dressed Tim Gunn-​esque dude taking your measurements. Just a couple of guys who look like they’ve been doing this kind of work forever. You stand in front of the mirror wearing each garment and tell them exactly what you want done. Mr. Tailor has some magic chalk/​wax pen that he uses to «take notes» on your clothes. Four days later my items are ready for pickup (don’t forget your ticket).
So instead of my plan to gain weight so my suits fit again, I was able to come here, spend $ 80 and make two suits and an additional pair of pants brand new again. And that was DEFINITELY cheaper than buying two new suits. Make it work!
I watched too much project runway, I know.