Casa Margarita

Cute small boutique with artsy items. They have jewelry & home décor. Mexican art seems to be the focus. The owner is super nice & we struck up a great conversation with her. She was helpful in offering tips & suggestions for our trip. Check out the painting of the bull fighter painted by her boyfriend. It is gorgeous.

I make it a point to stop into this funky little store every time I’m in San Antonio (which is more often than you might think). In the past, I’ve found everything from soap to jewelry to take home with me, and have enjoyed many pleasant conversations with the friendly proprietor. From artwork to books, there’s really a little bit of everything packed into Casa Margarita. I think I even bought homemade dog biscuits here a couple of years ago!
I don’t always find something I absolutely need to have, but there are plenty of interesting and intricately detailed items to look through. A great place to stop in and shop on a hot afternoon!

This place is definitely more home décor oriented. There was some jewelry there, but for the most part art work filled the walls and shelves. Some of the art was a bit pricey, but it’s all local artists so it’s worth it to support them. There were some fantastic pieces in there by one artist in particular that unfortunately I forgot his name. They really caught my eye and I’m definitely going to be back to buy a piece. The price ranges anywhere between $ 25 for a small piece to $ 200 for a large one. There were also some fantastic Dia de los Muertos pieces in the back of the store. There were several pieces where the skeleton was stripping on a poll. I have some friends in mind for those.

Every place on the Web has Casa Margarita listed as a restaurant. It’s not. For as many times as I’ve been in there, I SHOULD remember the proprietor’s name – I can’t confirm, but I’m guessing it’s Margarita.
This place is a gem. It has tons of really culturally rich pieces for the home, most of them from Mexico, or at least fashioned in its traditions. I will never forget the glimmering calaveras they had shining in their windows a couple of Halloweens ago, Swarovski-​studded skulls in homage to the upcoming Dia de los Muertos. There’s more of the same dark and mysterious accent pieces inside: art, greeting cards, jewelry, knick knacks. If you need a piece with punch and a sense of heritage, come here. It’s not always cheap, though!