This place is always a Must! If you are looking for something unique and unusual, this is where you…read moreneed to be. Check out my latest piece. What a true Gem in the desert.

My Grandmother started going to Tubac in the 1980s. Once a month during college, every single trip…read moreto visit during a holiday, or during a trip home (once I moved away for work), we "had to" go to Gary's (Old Presidio Traders). "Had to." My grandmother would spend more than an hour, pouring over every single bracelet in the old pawn case. Every single one. She'd try on more than I care to think about. Sometimes, we'd have a dozen different cuffs on the counter, waiting for her to choose the one (or two) that she wanted. And of course, my mother and I got sucked into this game as well. While we stood around, trying to get out of the way of the tourists, my mother, grandmother, and I talked. "Oh, that'll be nice once it is shined up." "How's school?" "What about that one over there!" Vicki, Gary, and the others would chime in along the way. Over the course of more than 30 years of regular visits, we got to know Gary and the entire staff. They were always kind, patient, and funny. We learned how Gary would buy bags of old pawn, by weight, sight unseen. We learned about kids, grandkids, divorces, retirements, and that the folks who worked there were kind and funny people. We also had a darn good time. Between the 3 of us desert rats, we gathered an enormous collection of Native American (Mostly Navajo) cuffs, necklaces, earrings, and rings. ENORMOUS. Today, my grandmother is more than 100 years old and in declining health. When I look at her collection now, I see workmanship, quality, good prices, and the priceless: memories. OPT is an overwhelming treat. Take your time. Ask questions. Go for a walk, or go for lunch--then go back and get that piece you were eyeing. You won't regret it. (I attached a small sample.)

This is the place to go during a tourist stop or for regular shopping. So many unique and…read moreinteresting things. Best pricing ever!! The feel of the place and the owners are positive and peaceful. When you go, ask the owners about the ribbon on your purchase bag custom. Such a great family tradition. Love this place !! P/S I do my holiday and special occasion shopping here !!!

Huge selection, friendly service and some of the best prices I have come across in Tubac, Phoenix…read moreor Tucson when it comes to latin American ( mostly Mexican) art/ home decor. I will definitely be back to do more shopping here with the lovely selections as well as did I mention... reasonable prices?

We want to get a special gift from here. A Sea Glass and wood Spiral that we have only seen here…read more We have one. A friend passed away , and we want give one like ours to the family. We just called the owner Lincoln , to set one aside. Pick it up in 4 days.

You want rugs? You need to come here. What a collection of artisans they represent. Excellent…read morecustomer service. Lots of yard art to choose from as well. Card and Tshirt shop is attached.

Once or twice a year my wife and I venture south of Phoenix to visit one of our favorite places in…read morethe state, Tubac! So far we've had multiple opportunities to visit of the years and are never, ever disappointed with this beautiful town, which appears more like a village. We've done day trips and stayed weekends - the weekend is best 'cause it allows you to soak in more of the community, the hospitality, the conviviality and the atmosphere away from the hustle and bustle of the big city or urban sprawl - back to nature you might say. And our favorite place to visit is La Entrada de Tubac (Tubac's Entrance), rightfully so. Starting with the best coffee in town at Tubac Deli & Coffee, or an extra fine lunch or dinner at Elvira's, the quaint shopping of terrific and unique cooking doodads at Tumacookery, fabulous fine arts at Cobalt Fine Arts, the distinctiveness of Mas y Mas, and so many other establishments here. One can spend a day here and not see the rest of town. That's why a weekend getaway is our opt for most of the time. Great place to visit, beautiful place to enjoy.

Highly recommend! Great service, food is outstanding, reasonable prices!…read more New in town. Support local community.

Jane's Attic so vintage and consignment items, one of a kind things around here. The store was in…read morevery good shape as were the contents of it. You could tell that the owner was very picky about what they took in. Some interesting things to be found.

I toughly enjoyed the atmosphere, good service and selections. well worth the vist. I was doing…read moreearly Christmas shopping on his trip and was able to score tree fantastic items.

When you need a great metal statue, check here first. They have tons of options at really good…read moreprices. They also have a variety of sinks and other interesting tidbits for the southwestern home.

We wanted a two seat Mexican Bench with a little table separating us…read more For the front patio. Here we found a few and if we wanted to wait we could order the exact colors of the tiles on the table. So we made the order and I picked it up today. Came out nice.

This is great shop that has unusual shoes and socks. Def…read morefemale oriented. Not exactly one of a kind but close. Very uncommon color choices.

Soles is the best with comfortable fun shoes. I wear a size…read more11 woman's shoe and I found great attractive shoes. The owner has helped my twice. I buy s pair take home like so much I come back for another wild comfortable pair. This is no ordinary shoe store great art items as well as a some fun funky clothing. A visit to SOLES is a must in Tubac.

This is such a cute little shop I love their iron work unfortunately we did not have room in the…read morecar for it. However their glassware is amazing. I ended up with four heavy weight wine glasses that are going to be just beautiful and the prices are fantastic. I'm so glad I found this little glass gem.

This is one of the most fascinating home accessories and art shops in Arizona. Angeles y Diablitos…read more(Angels and Devils), is located in the same building as Elvira's upscale Mexican Restaurant at La Entrada de Tubac Shopping Village in Tubac with incredible, refined, and tremendously unique items for the home brought from Mexico and the world, its captivating, entertaining and enormously unique. Like perusing through a museum, but with the ability to purchase any item in their vast collection. From inexpensive, to high end, you'll find it here. With every visit we regularly enjoy at Elvira's, we stop in to see what's new. Kudos to Mr. Garcia (Manager/Buyer) for his selections, Ms. Shattuck for her incredible product knowledge and courteousness, she's really sweet, and especially Ruben Monroy owner and head of Elvira's for offering this to the public at large. We've rarely walked away with nothing. A must visit.

This is the suave shop right next door to Elviras. We think the owner is the same…read more The delightful blown glass teardrops that adorn the restaurant next door in the hundreds are available here in sizes an colors. My wife always wanted to buy Teardrops for home when we figured out where is the best place. So this was the day for us. We think in her bathroom near the lights. So far we just rinsed them. Each has its own eyelet to tie a line. Great shop for Mexican house art and unique items.

When you are in Tubac you will see the Mexican art for the home and yard here…read more And they have a lot of all copper items for kitchen and bath.

They have a great selection of tile and are very helpful . They delivered two chairs we purchased…read more Most helpful!