**Fiesta vibes only** when you enter this home-turned-neighborhood-shop. Are you in your señora era and looking to deck out your casita with beautiful handmade wares? Look no further. Karolina's has you covered from the front door, to the kitchen, to your wardrobe, and yes, even the garden. They've got the obligatory stickers and t-shirts, of course, but they also have a large and unique selection of Hispanic-themed and inspired trinkets and dishware that are sure to save you the trip to Laredo or the RGV. The people who work here are really great, too. The prices seem fair for what it takes to produce and import these items, but you know I love a deal (and I don't think they take coupons here). Still, it's very much worthwhile to support a local business that's bringing this vibrant energy to our community. read more

A family owned San Antonio business with a beautiful story. I loved meeting the family and learning that Karolina's was named after their grandmother. They had a great collection of items. I bought this beautiful Talavera decanter for my home. The family was so friendly helping me out and I felt like the pricing was very reasonable. read more

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Recommend: Yes I happened to stumble upon Karolinas during their grand opening. I'd seen something about it on Instagram, and since I was already in the area running errands, I decided to stop in. Unsurprisingly, the place was extremely busy, but once I got inside, I was impressed. It's such a cute little spot filled with Mexican-inspired items like coffee, mugs, jewelry, keychains, and even pottery. There are so many charming little things to browse that you could easily spend quite a bit of time exploring. The space itself isn't huge ( I didn't get to make it upstairs), but they've done a fantastic job arranging everything in such an inviting and visually appealing way. I didn't get a chance to talk to anyone--understandably, it was a busy day--but I can definitely see myself coming back. If you're in the area, this place is worth checking out! read more

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Went last year but been needing to make a review. They have the cutesttt items. So many fun and witty things. I wanted to go crazy and buy so many things but unfortunately my daughter and I were being followed around the store by staff as if they were trying to make sure we wouldn't steal anything. I haven't experienced that since being a high schooler in Spencer's Gift. It was uncomfy. We purchased only a few items and told her yea probably not coming back here again. Closer to fiesta I went ahead and ordered some items online. Majority of the items I ordered were out of stock so I had to just cancel my order. It just hasn't been the greatest experience for me which is unfortunate because their items are so unique and cute. read more

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I kept seeing this place on social media and finally was able to stop by during the spurs fandom! They have all kinds of goodies! Hats, tops, earrings, bags, bracelets, pins, cups, signs, etc. Their items are legit boutique items.... One of a kind, unique. I found a Spurs shirt there that I've gotten so many compliments on! It was crowded, but everyone was polite, guest and staff. This is definitely a spot to check out id you're looking for a fun, unique gift, or just something for yourself! read more

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This place is awesome! Obviously was drawn in for the spurs merch they have, it's all fantastic and well crafted. The staff are amazing and helpful, couldn't ask for better service. There was a wide variety of items to look at as well as clothing upstairs. Everything is reasonably priced, it's all handmade and you can tell by the craftsmanship. Would recommend it! read more

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Karolinas is a wonderfully vibrant, culture-driven gem! The staff were incredibly helpful and extremely welcoming - I enjoyed a brief conversation and the store is packed with amazing items! Highly recommend. read more

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This establishment is fantastic! There are so many items to purchase, bring plenty of money. This YELP event was nice and I purchased some items for Fiesta. There were Spurs T-Shirts, all kinds of earrings, La Boo Boo dolls and key chains, Hello Kity items, very nice pottery items, just too many items to describe. There were even paper maiche conchas! Karolina's is THE place! RECOMMEDATION: Come, shop 'till you drop, I love Karolina's and you will to!!! read more

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Karolina's is a very cute spot with a huge selection of Mexican household items, cute purses, hats, shoes, shirts, mugs, you name it they have it! It's a two-story store with anything your heart desires. As soon as I walked in I was in awe of all their cute gems. However, I did notice one of the owners was giving me a weird look not sure why, he didn't seem very welcoming, but as soon as he saw other customers he welcomed them into the store while still giving me a dirty look. I walked throughout the store to look at all their cute items which honestly are quite pricey. I finally found two super adorable Lotería coasters for $15 for both, not bad actually. When I went to pay the said owner was at the register, with his brother, when they rang me up the brother asked him if he could give me something (I think they were stickers but I'm not sure, but he said no and shooed him away so I wouldn't notice but they were talking in a normal tone so of course I heard, quite unprofessional). Also, a woman was at the register for a long time talking very loudly to both brothers about some nonprofit or something of that matter, which was also a little hostile, they should have taken her to the side and talked to her quietly as it was right in the middle of the store, also very unprofessional. Personally I think their store is adorable and their garden section is so cute, I just didn't like the interaction. I'm happy with my items, and might be back to get a headband or two! read more

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New location but parking is tricky due to recent rain caused lots of mud and we ended up parking in a gravel lot on next block and walking through puddles and uneven sidewalks. There was a line to get in and they had some Spurs shirts, a few Spurs earrings and a cowboy type hat with Spurs band and a patch. Always great to see the owners Maria, URI and Anthony. They had extra help to move the line and used 1 entrance and 1 exit. It's a cute 2 story house turned business but inside space is small. They had a variety of flags/banners too. Upstairs they had more shirts but ended up not buying anything on this visit. read more

The gus are amazing and very friendly. Answer msgs in a timely manner. Definetly recommend read more

They have a wonderful variety of items! I love my new earings!!!! I got some piñata earings and some paper picado earings. read more

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Small and beautiful little shop to shop at.nice fiesta items to purchase for all your fiesta outing. Recommend it to all to .come and have a look read more

Beautiful items and nice place to shop. Will definitely keep coming back to shop. Was never here before but will be coming back and letting family and friends know about this beautiful place. read more

The store is well stocked for your shopping experience! The ease of shoppers buying the "Crazy Hispanic" caps was cool to watch

Fiesta Heaven! Have fun shopping for a real celebration. Check out the Torres Family Adventures children's book series set right here in San Antonio and written and illustrated by local authors! read more

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"I drove 45 mins to support this adorable small business, excited to buy gifts for my kids - a Mickey Mouse blind box, Migo blind box, and La Fufu Coca-Cola collectibles. But shockingly, the La Fufu Coke I opened was defective - can was completely off! When I called to report, they casually said '**ALL of them are like that - they're fake La BuBu's*** I asked to exchange, returned to find: - All remaining La Fufu boxes were OPEN and torn - Every single Coke can was loose They still refused a full exchange for a different style and I ended up with a La Fufu filled with SUPER GLUE My heart sinks - will this be my last visit to support them? Wishing them luck, but hoping for better quality next time " read more

Excellent prices and selection. Customer service is outstanding! I highly recommend Karolinas to anyone looking for unique and quality pieces. read more

-genuinely Greeted upon entry -A variety of items hello kitty collection, fiesta clothing, stickers, decorations & items for the kitchen -it is pricey read more

For all your puro San Antonio needs, both vintage and new, Karolina's is your place. The shop is neatly divided into sections pertaining to a variety of topics, from serape, loteria, pan dulce, dia de los muertos, Frida, and so on and so forth. They also sell goods from local vendors like Very That and BarbacoApparel. Do you want a shirt that has the Whataburger logo that says Whataputa? They have that. Do you want concha slippers? Concha purse? Concha pillows?? CONCHA KEYCHAINS?!?! THEY. HAVE. THAT. There is just so much to see here, every time I visit I always find something new. For example, I found a very cute Loteria headband once time, and the next I got my dog a guayabera shirt. I've been looking for a guayabera shirt for my dog for ages and this place just has them. Like no big deal. Love jewelry? You'll love Karolina's. Whether it's the niche polymer clay jewelry on their wall or the mix of new and vintage collections behind the glass surrounding the cash-out, you'll definitely find something. From flower pots, aprons, clothing, shoes, knick-knacks, and more, you'll find SOMETHING you'll love here. read more

Awful, aggressive, rude customer service. I've purchased items here in the past and they were cute, however the lack of human decency doesn't make up for the items they sell. They have an odd chip on their shoulder about their parking. They have 3 spots painted that are strictly for them. I arrived midweek in the middle of the day, all 3 designated spots were open. I went to grab an iced coffee nearby prior to shopping in their store but was chased by the male worker that day berating me, even when I explained I was coming to the store momentarily. He then proceeded to try and film me. I will never ever return to this store. They are unwise to not take advantage of the additional business they likely receive from being next door to bright coffee, however they are shooting themselves in the foot by being the parking police read more

Karolinas is a great place full of fun novelty items and décor. They had a lot of inventory and unique items! The location is fun nestled in a revitalized area and surrounded by retro shops and antique stores. From concha bread pillows to metal star lights and anything in between. This is a fun place to visit and shop for novelty items. read more

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The store itself is ok, nothing really unique! The staff were nice and attentive even though it wasn't busy. But the parking is HORRIBLE!

Such a cute store with a lot of stuff to offer. Such a fun store to check out or bring anyone who loves all thing hello kitty, Mexican decor. They also have clothes. Stickers and so much more! read more

Don't buy these!!! They busted in just a couple of hours!!! Manager was horrible!!! Said He'd help then was like nah !!! Prices way too high!!!! For this store.. don't waste your money here... read more

Karolina's - Don't buy these!!! They're horrible!!! Horrible Management!!! Prices way too high!! - Antiques Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

From the first time I stepped into Karolina's about a year ago, I instantly feel in love with their shop. They have all the tons of amazing stuff that make greats gifts, but you'll mostly likely end up keeping things for yourself since everything is so cute! Since transitioning to live sales on Instagram and Facebook, Uri and Anthony's personalities and customer service really shine though. They are friendly, funny and entertaining! Definitely one of my favorite local businesses! read more

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We arrived to the store before they opened, so we decided to go have a coffee next door. When we came out the 2 owners/workers saw us and decided to start being rude about the parking space. Talking loudly to us saying that they were expecting their shipment and they had nowhere to park to get their shipment. Again when we arrived the store was closed so yes we had been parked there an hour waiting for them to open and drinking a coffee. There was no reason to be so rude especially because I specifically went there to go into that store. And when I said I'm going into your store they didn't care he just kept saying over and over you've been parked there over an hour. You lost a customer today over a parking space, wow, not very good business sense and you may not care but you should because word of mouth and social media is an amazing marketing tool, good for the retailer but also great for the consumer. Have an amazing day!! read more

Rude workers!do not go here! The workers are so rude. They were going to get my money but now they aren't. Cheap stuff clams to be handmade. Rude dudes. read more

Nice shop on Blanco. I love that they have a variety of items from local vendors. It's nice to know when you can't make it to a First Friday or pop up event you can hit this spot up for some great local finds. The guys at the counter were super nice and helpful. It's also a little bit of a time warp since they do sell vintage items. I will definitely be stopping by at least once a month the check out all the new stuff. read more

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Esta tienda, algo alejada de las rutas principales, ofrece un buen surtido de productos artesanales mexicanos. En contraste con lo que se encuentra en El Mercado de San Antonio, un lugar visitado diariamente por cientos de viajeros, Karolina's se especializa en artesanías de alta calidad. Aunque los precios son más altos de lo que sería el caso en otros lugares, el ambiente y la solicitud del personal, junto con la variedad y belleza de la mercancía, compensan los gastos adicionales. read more

This shop embodies the heart and soul of San Antonio! All of the pieces are so unique and beautifully designed. This is a family owned shop which I love. They are friendly personable and provide great customer service. I always get compliments on all of my handbags, face masks, earrings, and scrunchies. If you are looking for a special gift look no further this is the shop! If you see something you like snag it!! These are one of a kind items!!! I promise you will love all of the unique prints and styles that Karolina's has to offer read more

This place is my favorite place to shop. I love that they carry stuff from other artist in Texas. And I love that it represents Hispanic culture. Please have such a great variety of stuff jewelry clothing accessories and so much more. read more

Karolina's is the perfect place to find something new, something vintage or something totally campy for that extra fabulous person in your life. I've chatted with several local business owners now and am amazed by how many got their start at open markets. Maria, the owner of Karolina's, has a similar story to tell. Originally from a border town in Mexico, she came to San Antonio in 1997 and began selling random items at a flea market. That snowballed into her eventually networking with and selling for over 30 different vendors! Fast forward to 2007, Maria opened Karolina's as a fully functioning family business that each of her four children helped to shape. In addition, her now adult children have also developed incredible artistic talents - probably the result of growing up around such a creative aesthetic and entrepreneurial spirit. You can find her son Anthony's artwork throughout the store, including the beautiful mural dedicated to Karolina, his grandmother, who sadly passed away two years ago. I can tell they miss her dearly, particularly at this time of year. Luckily they have adorable family visiting, like Mattie seen behind the counter absolutely poised to take over at a moment's notice! I hope shoppers will continue to support local businesses like this and remember that they're the true heroes in the community. Think about the lifetime of sweat, tears and joy that went into building a place like Karolina's, plus the love it shares and the value it represents to the neighborhood. I wish reviewers would keep that in mind before posting petty reviews about a possible markup or origin of an item they purchased. Stores like this get inventory from all over. Compare that to a big box store owned by faraway billionaires who inherited fortunes and implemented shark-like practices to underpay workers, undercut small businesses, and markup prices beyond your comprehension. Let's show places with entrepreneurial spirit, creative ideas and community support more love! read more

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I am obsessed with this place! They have the cutest stuff and their customer service is always on point! I love that I have been able to shop their store throughout the pandemic and support a small family business! Would definitely recommend! read more

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I stumbled upon a Karolina's Facebook Live in March and fell in love instantly. Their merchandise is beautiful, traditional and unique. It allows me to bring a taste of home to Austin. The customer service provided by Uri, Anthony, Maria and Amanda is beyond exemplary. They make you feel like you are part of the family. read more

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The best Antique shop in San Antonio! Great customer service everytime! Maria, Uri, and Anthony are the nicest! Lot's of fun Mexican purses, jewelry, clothes, and gifts as well! read more

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I grew up in this already in the mid 80" and was so happy seeing Blanco rd getting established and cleaned up. But after this experience, I'm sad to say that Karolinas, is just rotting Beacon Hill to the core! My pregnant wife had to use the restroom on our date day which we did t get very often. They not only denied a pregnant woman access to a fully functional restroom, but also called the cops if we don't move our car as we walked to Junction Antiques to find a restroom. It's almost laughable seeing "karolinas antiques" on the news as this local, trendy spot, that is so warm and inviting, when most of the locals can't stand them. Shop at Junction across the street. "Also, be sure to move your car as they will threaten to call the cops on you. read more

Limited wares that are actual antiques. Also, owner made a point of offering to tow my vehicle from in front of "his" building-that he doesn't own- because we were about to visit the stores across the street. Very rude owners. Neighbouring owners commented on frequent confrontations about parking there with those two owners. Enter at your own risk, certainly don't dare to park there if you plan on visiting any other place nearby lest you too recieve threats of towing, despite shopping there. Ended up finding actual deals on a couple actual antiques from the neighbors.. read more

The most rude person! Since the moment we walked in! Will never come here again. The cursed at us and ran us off me and my family. Even though we walked in there and looked around did not let us stay parked in front of their building. Guy made such a big deal and took photos of me and my family. Horrible service!!! read more

This is one of my favorite neighborhood stores. They sell so much cute fiesta and San Antonio related stuff that I can't help but spending a ton there every year. Since Covid they transitioned online very quickly and their insta is a must follow. I'm so impressed they have managed to provide fun and cool masks with quick turn around. Check them out online they have a great selection and offer curbside. read more