I love Papa Jim's. I have been a customer there since the early 80s, believe it or not. It has changed immensely since then, for the better, thank God! There were some things back in the day I didn't care about. However, today, since the staff has turned over, they're younger, they're very informative, and actually helpful, and kind! Customer service is sooooo much better and products are high quality. I would give Papa Jim's 5 stars every day, all day, and an A for overall experience. The only thing I don't like is that there is only one in the city and it's way across town. So I recently discovered ordering online and having the product shipped to me, which wow, why didn't I do this before read more

I really don't know a whole lot about Papa John's botanical as I've ordered from them only once my stuff came pretty quick and I think I ordered some oils unless they have something that I can't get in my community I would not order from them because shipment is a little too expensive for me read more

The workers are extremely helpful and the variety of items to meet our needs was amazing. Definitely enjoyed the experience.

I've been shopping at various Botanica/ Spirtual Stores over the years and I got the best vibes ever from this particular store. I live in dallas but I visit San Antonio frequently and I will be stopping here every time because it is a must. The store is very vast and has religious needs from every background! Definitely a Hidden Gem read more

This botanica is huge & they honor a lot of the various spiritual paths. It's clean. Everything is in its own section. Prices are extremely fair for being a business. This is one of my 2 favorites to come to! read more

Papa Jim's Botanica - Religious Items Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

Do not get livestock here! Brought home a baby hedgehog and since day one she wasn't eating at all. They claim she was the most active one from the bunch but she was always asleep ( they are nocturnal ) and she was sleeping at night and day. She did have a scar on her belly and when I called about her Joel did give me some advice but before I could she had passed away the next night. I brought her back explaining what happened and they told me they can give me %10 off my NEXT animal! Didn't want to refund the cage that I received from them. The receipt said no guarantee on livestock but not items. I have the cage and animal less than 5 days. read more

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If you're looking for incense or religious stuff and much more, it's a great place to stop by. Make sure you have some extra time to waste, you'll need it. The staff are very polite & helpful. And the prices aren't bad. Don't forget to check out the fish store next door. Kids will love a walk through. read more

Met with a friend here today, to give her some run-downs on things to use for personal empowerment and cleansing while going a bit nuts on a bunch of my own purchases. No matter the need it seems that Papa Jim's has it, and if for some reason they don't, they will have a more than acceptable work around-which is something I adore. That is what folk magic is about-getting the work DONE and getting RESULTS. I have only ever had one issue, out of a specific figure candle that I preferred, and for some reason never returned. *However* my desire for a specific figure candle only led me to other options. So I'm not hating over my own temporarily myopic viewpoint - at that given time. There is always a way, and if the most obvious route is not accessible, the back roads can travel just as nice. I have been coming to this store for ... well at least 15 of the 23 years I have been practicing, and they've always kept me coming back!! My temple/altar room is always very well stocked and restocked due to Papa Jim's being a staple and widely popular supplier. Thankful on behalf of both my personal practice, and those I serve through my practice, as well as the SanAntonio Occult/Folk Religion Community!! read more

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Papa Jim's is the Sam's of the spiritual world. Regardless of your belief system you can find what you need here. It is bigger than other botanicas, carry more inventory, and usually at a lower cost. There's always enough staff to help and work the counter. I've never not been able to find what I need here. I think it should be part of San Antonio tourism. To know the authentic San Antonio is to understand its Catholic and Indigenous history and our spiritual practices that are deeply ingrained in our culture and heritage. This store serves the spiritual needs of our community. read more

A staple of the South Side. Papa Jim's has a great variety of candles,oils, smudging sticks,incense,and they have bath salts and fixed waters for the bath that also make a wonderful floor wash as well. Many versatile products and spiritual supplies. They also offer readings here as well and often have people waiting to meet with the medium. I love this place and hope it sticks around for generations from now as it has already. read more

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Several people told me I had to come to Papa Jim's during my trip to San Antonio, and I am so glad I did. The staff is extremely helpful and accommodating, and I found several things I need as well as items I never knew existed. Prices are very reasonable, and the original owner's reputation for quality goods made me confident in my purchases. Very happy I stopped here; would definitely visit again in the future. read more

Papa Jim's Botanica - Religious Items Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

I've been shopping with them since high school.I'm a power witch and Tarot Reader 33 years. I use others. But primarily I get both Papa Jim's oils and House of Avalon some powerful oils. Only great turn outs in candles, spells and beautiful smells! Thank You Papa Jim read more

This is not your normal run of the mill kind of place, but they have everything from oils, lotions, kits, herbs and everything is cheap and at a good price, quanity and quality. If you're looking to restock your supplies or just looking for metaphysical don't hesitate to stop by here, its worth the drive and the hours are wonderful Also they do have bilingual speaking associates who are very helpful, well trained and very friendly They have parking on the side and you don't have to pay for parking read more

So I went for a reading, and she started off by talking about me and my boyfriend, and she had a lot to say about the 2 of us, ( and I stoped her and told her all of that is impossible, I have not had a boyfriend going on 4 years ) and that did NOT stop her she continued the reading as if I did. And unfortunately that was all the reading was about ( me and him ) as I said to her there is no him so nothing was correct, and sadly enough she took my cash anyway. read more

Most UNHELPFUL! I ordered a doll kit online from their website. It came with minimal instructions which do not explain how it is meant to be used. Instructions do not mention whether this ritual should be done at night or day, which day of week, how many days the incense should be burnt, or most important what should be done with doll and ingredients at the end of it. TOTAL WASTE OF MONEY considering I emailed them asking for clarification and they did not bother to reply back or respond at all. I haven't decided what to do with this. Try to guess my way through it or just trash the items. read more

Papa Jim's Botanica - Religious Items Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

Have been a customer for many years & just lately have been having difficulty placing any orders. Mgr Yuly Ortiz was rude when I followed up after weeks of not getting my order. Told to me to follow the rules-which they NEVER advised of in the many years of them taking my $$$$. You'll think that a long time customer they would be nicer. read more

This was my daughter and I first visit. We had resorted to purchasing supplies online because being in Texas (a "Red State" that's conservative and devoutly Catholic) we figured African spirituality was a lost cause here in San Antonio. Fortunately with a little research we found Papa Jim's Botanica. This place has a vast amount Yoruba, IFA and of course Voodum & Hoodoo spiritual (rootwork and magic) supplies. Their High John the Conqueror root is big and hearty. This shoppe has the goods! The staff is welcoming, lovely and knowledgeable. We will definitely be back! read more

*Good Vibes* I walked in and immediately felt a warm and welcoming energy! The people who attended the shop had an uplifting energy about themselves:) *Come In and Enjoy* They offer everything and anything you can need to get your magic going. I took my time to look at almost every single thing they offered and read all descriptions. Not once did I feel awkward or pressured to hurry up and leave. Plus, they made themselves available to every single client that came in. I did some online research on what they offered before I walked in; Glad I did because there is so much to choose from so I knew what I was looking for exactly. *Bang for your Buck* Pricing is so reasonable and I could feel how potent everything was as I touched it. I purchased a long strand of goldstone, Witches Perfume, copal cones, PJs protection water, charcoal disks, herb mix incense for luck, and Limpeza bath herbs all for $27. I left the shop feeling calm and happy with what I took home; great experience :) -Other things to consider: Looks like they offer tarot reading for $30 and Spiritual Cleansing for $30 (recommend cash). -Overall thought- Worth my time, money, energy, and I will return for more product. -Side Note: Down the road, you will find other yerberias... I stopped into every single one I passed. I immediately was not inclined to stay and shop. I was bombarded with negative toxic energy/environment. Even the people/clients had awful gut wrenching energies about themselves. No Bueno! I had to rid myself of those nasty energies that followed me out. read more

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How much is it to get my cards read and get cleanse. I've been dealing with voices evil spirts , shadow

Hands down my favorite Botanica in the USA. The staff are super friendly and helpful and the Tarot reader is honest. They will not sell you services you don't need! They will not take advantage of you. They are there to help and they are super kind and compassionate. Their products are diverse and the really work. Next time you're in San Antonio skip the River Walk and head over to Papa Jim's. The Neighborhood is safe. So don't worry about that. read more

I come here every time I'm in town (I'm from Michigan). I've visited many botanicas in San Antonio to and Houston, but this is my one stop shop. I'm pretty sure I've bought every herb they sell. read more

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I go here for all my spells, herbs, potions, tonics, aromatic bath oils, magical floor washes. Papa Jim has certainly improved my life metaphysically. They offer a wide selection of literature, that I'm pretty sure has all been plagiarized from well-worn spell tomes. Need to cast a spell on someone? Papa Jim has the answers. Need to stop your mate from cheating? Papa Jim has the candles for the job. I LOVE all their essential oils- they have hundreds of them- it's like cheap Bath Junkie!!! They also have oils that will help you win a court case, or make people listen to you. My floors always smell like their Magical Lucky floor wash, which gives me all the luck I need! They also offer a fortune teller in the back, but she's kind of loud, and you can hear other people's fortunes if you hang out in the herb section. I hesitate to go if there are lurid details in my future that I don't want overheard. While you're there, check out Papa Jim's pet store next door! read more

There are some very interesting items in here for someone who is not interested in performing any "spiritual work" of the metaphysical type! My fiancé was looking for his saint charm, so we stopped in so he could show me a south side staple. I had been to the pet store next door many times since I keep reptiles (tortoises), but the Botanica was a new experience for me. Interesting to see at least once! My rating system: 5*= Driving across town just for this! 4*= I would recommend visiting. 3*= Average, acceptable, positive. 2*= You might be able to drag me in. 1*= I will definitely not be returning. read more

I have been coming here since I was very little. I'm 31 now and I went to the store today I was overcharged about $25 I looked at my receipt and there are purchases that I never even bought. I was charged for 8 fixed candles when I only bought five and I bought one book they charged me for two bucks and then charge me for $18 candle that I didn't even buy. I'm very disappointed and I highly doubt that anything will be done about this read more

Being a newbie and trying to find a store for all my had been difficult until my Latin friends told me to find a Botanica. Papa Jim's did me right today. Not on my side if town but well worth the trip. read more

Very friendly staff and very helpful. This place smells AMAZING! Their house florida water is even better then the original.

I came here because my mother got charged more then she was supposed to and this blonde haired lady with glasses gave my mom bad attitude and didn't want to give my mom want she messed up on luckily some other lady helped we won't be going there anymore. Also my mom asked nicely if she can tell us about this statue she said yes and we never got her help she just went to go do other stuff read more

1 st time there on 2/06/17 and im already in Love! They have basically everything thing you need for all different types of Spiritual Practices. The people that work here are super friendly and extremely helpful. I stayed and looked around for about 2 hrs and was never rushed or followed around like a lot of other shops do. The whole time I felt completely at home and welcomed. I'm thinking I will be back at least a few times a month lol. I got an amazing reading and a lot of questions I had been wondering about myself were answered. I definitely recommend this place! read more

There are no western witchcraft/wicca stores in town so I go to Papa Jim's for supplies. They have a decent selection of herbs, oils, incense and candles. They have their own line of incense, oils, floor washes, bath mixes. They also sell spell kits, the folks at the counter speak excellent English and answer questions, explain the spell kits and translate labels for you (some of the herbs and spells have only Spanish labels and instructions). They have a few Wicca items, but those are pretty overpriced, you can find much better options online. I go to Papa Jim's for stocking up depleted supplies or emergency needs when I can't wait for 5-7 days for online orders. The oils they sell aren't pure essential oils, but they offer extremely affordable prices and do the same job as the $10-$15 premium essential oil . You can get a $4 bottle of whatever oil rather than $15. Great alternative for those on a budget! I have been shopping here for years and they never let me down. read more

This place has just about everything you need for spiritual work! Great staff and selection of herbs, Incense and more.

This place has everything you need, literally. Very useful for healing, weight loss, and cleansing. Definitely a go to place for curious creatures. read more

I use to order alot of these products and somehow to me the Baths and Salts lost its power.Lol.

Purchased a bunch of spiritual powders, the first thing I noticed was that the energy was very weak and did not come with that umph of spiritual strength to the touch, some of us have this gift. Then I opened the box only to reveal all my items were wrapped in old newspaper truly distasteful. Then to my surprise it was as if they had filled each package with baby powder, tons of talcum powder, NOT SPIRITUAL POWDERS. they were named by spiritual names but all of the same color and smell. I watched each package and clearly saw this is a rip-off. They told me that I had to pay for express shipping when I got my package it came by standard shipping. I returned the entire package and now they asking for another fee even though I was charged a shipping fee and a duty fee which, is now all lost. these people are a total rip off these items are not for true spiritual workers. Just found a write up about them on a site called ripoff wow little too late! But not too late for you the unsuspecting potential buyer read more

I adore this store! Been going for years. All sorts of candles, books, sages, etc. etc. I wish I didn't live so far. Every time I go and restock my home feels brands new and alive again. They definitely have a great thing going. Can't wait to go back again. :) read more

I am a former customer at Papa Jim's Botanica, and I can tell you that most of his products are poisonous garbage!! His oils (be it HA or PJ), are NOT natural products but SYNTHETIC poisons!! And his powders and floorwashes are made from POISONOUS chemicals. I bought mostly the House Of Avalon products, and when I used the oils and powders on candles, they give off a poisonous scent that affected my lungs and gave me a headache!! Beware of these oils, powders, floorwashes, essential oils etc...... They are a health hazard that will cause you to feel sick!! read more

I have been searching for a way to get a mail order catalog . Finally I found this store . They were fantastic .

It seems like the store has a fair amount of things going for it. Lots of different products but for some reason it feels cramped and a little loud. I would have liked some help finding some things or at least the ability to easily ask where something was located. Prices were fair to moderate, but it seemed like they were a waiting room rather than a store. Perhaps the services rendered make it a more enjoyable place to go, but if you're just looking for supplies be prepared to wait for help. read more

have been using papa jim products for 25 years since the 1990's and this is a bad review spent thousands in the store hundred dollar orders at a time papa jim passed away is no longer with us was a great man and his products were good however the new owners are terrible and rude over priced shipping prices that are outrageous and handling fees on each and every item sometimes, just a rip off. they mailed me an E-Lexus candle that is their most expensive candle it $29.97 they charged me $31.97 including another $11.90 mind you this is for ONE candle, due to the heat it came melted, it was after hours called the next day to resolve the issue, excuses customer service is closed, called for 4 days until I got someone who bashed me over the phone and blamed me for the problem, refused to resolve the issue and make refund or put in a claim with the post office and said it was my problem. there are better places on line much better now than them since papa jim is no longer with us do not use their product plus the E-Lexus no longer works and is not prepared the same. they are over priced and now a rip off. after 25 years of being a customer one problem and they refused to fix it. the girl claiming to be the owners daughter just a hater needs to feel important. it was a simple problem which all she did was fight with me over the phone and was just an angry woman. they think they are it but not once ordered the $100 kit thought it was the real deal put together like idiots and did not work, it no longer the real deal, powers oils that don't work. I use another company now but that mine and will not relieve the name. It was insured and she was so cheap and money hungry a candle that was just worth one dollar with some dressing on it, you can get a candle like that at the dollar store and dress it yourself, some formula they claim they have that does not work only if papa jim does it himself and is rolling over in his grave with these greedy people who now own this company. so another words item came damage was insured, simple problem and they were just VICIOUS after ordering from them for 25 years, first problem, well they lost me forever. read more