There is no place like this place. It's such a beautiful store, filled with all sorts of absolutely exquisite things, nothing like typical Mexican import places. You feel like you're in a museum surrounded by artifacts, except the prices are so reasonable. Talavera Ceramics brings the real Mexico to us. And there's no one like Lilia, the amazingly knowledgeable gal who has run the place for 20 years. She and the store are truly Bay Area treasures! read more

We are so happy to have our wood burning oven finally completed. The tiles we chose were special order, but work the wait. This oven has been used for years and we finally got our tiles done, long over due. There were so many options, it was hard to choose. read more

Talavera Ceramics and Tile - Home Decor Near Me - Berkeley, California

Talavera is not only a fun place to shop for beautiful authentic mexican ceramics, but they were incredibly helpful with a large tiling project I did on my home. I wanted to tile the risers of my front steps, and no other tile store would allow me to take home individual tiles to decide what I liked. Talavera helped me pick out tiles, and gave me great ideas for figuring out what would look best on my home, and even allowed me to return tiles I decided not to use for credit toward my final project. Their warm welcoming helpful approach made it so much easier for me to create the project of my dreams. I love how the steps look, and I'm so grateful for their help! read more

Talavera Ceramics and Tile - Talavera helped me design the tile project for my front steps. - Home Decor Near Me - Berkeley, California

Very beautiful tiles and various home items - sinks, plates, bowls, storage jars, etc - in beautiful patterns. There are a lot of unique designs. I came here at 9 months pregnant and was also relieved (literally) to see there was a public restroom in the store, which was unexpected but a pleasant surprise. Overall their items are expensive, but that's likely to be expected given the area. Their wares would make nice gifts. read more

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Love this place! Awesome environment- Go just for Talavera Tile Museum-like immersion experience. Such a gorgeous store. Perfect for unique & affordable gifts (mugs, bowls, decorative wall art) as well as my bathroom tile project!! Affordable with wonderful staff to help guide you. read more

This is a nice store with beautiful pottery but the customer service sucks. I bought two pieces and didn't look at the receipt until I got home the next day. I had been charged $10 more for one piece than it was marked. I'm sure it was just an oversight because the clerk was very nice and helpful, but when I tried to contact the store to ask for a refund I got nowhere! I was ignored, then got a request to send picture of piece. I did this plus a photo of the receipt but then heard nothing. I have emailed and called several times and have heard nothing back now for a few weeks. It's not the money (only $10) but the disrespect that bothers me. This could have been so easily remedied but the store response it to ghost me. read more

This store offers a delightful selection of handprinted pottery from Mexico, showcasing both quality and authenticity. It's important to note the distinction between Talavera pottery and non-Talavera pieces, as Talavera originates from Puebla, Mexico, and is characterized by its six traditional color pigments: blue, yellow, black, green, orange, and mauve. Certified Talavera pottery typically bears the signature of the potter, the workshop's name, and/or the location of Puebla, Mexico on the bottom of each piece. Keep this in mind while browsing the store's collection. read more

I adore this place. Each time I come I spend more time than I planned to because of the great selection. What is nice is you can spend a lot of money on fancy tiles but they also have excellent deals on more modest (but still gorgeous) tiles. Some of the small 1x1 tiles were even on sale for 50 cents each. I'll post pictures of our fireplace when it's all done- we are so excited about the tiles. read more

Anyone who knows me could have predicted that I would return for one of the colorful garden critters that caught my eye, in this case a beautiful blue ceramic frog. It was only a week or two later and it now graces the garden patch at the bottom of the front stairs, nestled near and underneath azaleas and some freesias that are drying out so they can return next year. read more

Talavera Ceramics and Tile - Garden frog from Talavera 5/29/22 - Home Decor Near Me - Berkeley, California

I was able to find tiles to fit my outdoor kitchen here, but it was overpriced. A few weeks after ordering, I found the exact tile for $2 each versus $12 at Talavera Ceramics. It was too late though. I had already ordered from here. Still, they have the largest selection of Talavera in the Bay Area that I was able to find. read more

What an amazing tile store. Highly recommend!! Very knowledgeable staff and super helpful. I've been looking online for spanish tiles but there's no replacing coming into a showroom and actually getting to see the tiles... And they have a HUGE selection in stock! They were able to look at a pic I found on Pinterest and found the exact tiles plus so many more!! read more

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Great place. Great products. Great service. Retiling a shower, I went online for the best reviewed place and the Yelp reviewers told me the truth. This place is great. The woman who helped us was personable, knowledgeable, and knew how to make a customer happy. We got exactly what we needed at the price we agreed upon. The tiles were hand painted in Mexico and look just great in the new shower. read more

First off, my mom was at my house in hospice care. She asked to be cremated which surprised me since we had purchased a plot for her over 12 years ago. I ordered a beautiful urn for her. When it was supposed to arrive I was told it was back ordered for 3 months. I had gone to this store years ago and thought I would at least call them. The young lady that answered my call was compassionate and took such good care of me. She offered to send me photos of what she had available. I was shocked! Really?! Customer service at it's finest. I went the very next day and found an urn ever better than the one online for cheaper!!! My mom passed a week later. She passed on March 15, 2020. I am not feeling as sad and was looking at my mom this morning. I just wanted to tell you, thank you from the bottom of my heart for making this so easy. 1000% this is the best place to go for all your Talavera needs. Thank you for being sensitive to my needs. Bleeding to all of you during this crazy time. Just thank you. read more

Talavera Ceramics and Tile - Mom's urn - Home Decor Near Me - Berkeley, California

We got really lucky here! We were getting close to the end of the bathroom remodel, and needed some tile for our sink backsplash, asap. No time to order tile online. Norma in the shop, was so helpful, and took the time to show us the various 4x4 and 6x6 field tiles. We found the perfect shade, and it was even in a box of leftover, sale tiles! It's a really cute shop with so many beautiful things. I will definitely come shop here for gifts in the future. read more

My favorite place. I have their tile all over my house, 2 of their sinks, flower pots and even a big parrot. Everything is beautiful, but the one thing that is even better than their products is their customer service. Really nice women who car and take care of you. So happy! read more

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Fun Mexican stuff to see and buy. It's all authentic and mostly super colorfully. Store hours are limited.

Beautiful, beautiful tilework, just what your living space needs. I bought a special gift there for a hard-to-please friend who 'has everything.' Have enjoyed sitting in front of the shop at the bus stop (before Covid) and have been in twice, only once did I go all the way in and regretted it, I use a walker and was afraid I'd break something. The clerk was very kind, but soon realized I wasn't kidding about being afraid something would break, so she guided me to a chair and helped me complete my sale, then helped me again when I went to leave. I LOVE these people! By the way, I just got an email that said this: "Dear Talavera Friends, Come visit the shop every Friday and Saturday, 11-5 (or by appointment)" read more

What an amazing store. More options and better quality than even in Mexico where the tiles are from! Great selection. Lots of options in stock. Very pleased and great buys read more

I love to go pick out individual tiles in the back room. I use them a stepping stones in my garden.

Wonderful selection. Great quality. A+ staff. We came in here looking for some tiles for a backsplash project we were working on. Can you say selection! We were almost overwhelmed by the selection of tile available. And the quality is top shelf. This store has EVERYTHING Mexican pottery. Beautifully arranged and displayed. You just want to hang out here after walking through the door. The backroom is where all of the building tiles are, and again, there are A LOT of them! Everything is very fairly priced. The staff is very helpful and friendly. They want you to leave happy and come back again. We are doing some more projects in the future that will require Mexican pottery, and we are coming here first. A+ experience all around. read more

Talavera Ceramics and Tile - Talavera helped make this project possible. Thank you again. Great customer service and quality products. A+++ - Home Decor Near Me - Berkeley, California

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We stumbled upon this charming store while visiting from out of town. I happen to know quite a bit about decorative tile because of some consulting work I've done in the past and I was blown away by their products. They have really beautiful designs, very authentic, and a broad range of them with great quality, too. I only wish we lived closer, but I still plan to reach out to Talavera to get the tiles for a very special project I'm dreaming of! read more

Beautiful place with a wide selection of ceramics and tiles. Gorgeous pots, wall art, tiles, vases, and many other items. I was pleasantly surprised that I could afford it, most talavera items are expensive. The staff is nice and helpful. If you ask, they will ship items to your house! Lovely place. read more

This is one of those stores I stepped into walking down University Avenue just because I loved the way it looked. They have some splendid ceramics here. The tiles are beautifully crafted, and there is a wide collection of kitchen and home decor knickknacks. All of them are lead free and hancrafted by some of the best Mexican families in the craft. I bought a smiling sun to hang from my ceiling and gifted my friend an interesting wall decoration. She absolutely loves it!!! You should peep in here if you want to buy special gifts as their tiels fit everyones budget, and its just a gorgeous experience to browse through. The staff who belong to the same family are passionate about their work and are courteous and friendly!!! On my list for future purchases tableware, mirrors, planters and accessories :) read more

Wide selection of gorgeous mexican tiles and pottery! I had a tough time choosing! I went there today to buy a present for my mom's birthday and was afraid I would be treated like a college student who couldn't possibly be interested in spending money there and was just wasting their time, but not so. The woman at the front desk was extremely friendly and welcoming and I didn't feel pressured or rushed at all. Some of the stuff is a little pricey, but there is definitely something to fit everyone's price range. I definitely recommend checking this place out, you won't regret it! read more

This has long been one of my favorite stores. We did our kitchen backsplash entirely from their beautiful tiles; I think it is now a work of art that I get to look at when I'm cooking. It's a great place to find tiles, kitchenware, vases and beautiful items for the home, including lovely Oaxacan pieces. Sometimes artists come to the store to demonstrate their craft. I just love to walk in and hear the water flowing in the large fountain in front; I can always find something beautiful here for myself or others. read more

Talavera Ceramics is such an amazing store! They have fabulous handcrafted tiles that are filled with vibrant colors and detailed designs. They also have a variety of ceramic wall decor, lamps, sinks, and other beautiful items. Excellent costumer service- had all my questions answered, very friendly, and helpful. If you are open to suggestions, they will provide you with great ideas and recommendations. You can also check out their store catalog, it will leave with amazing ideas for your own projects. Totally recommend coming here! read more

This place has a ton of things if u are looking for Spanish tiles or ceramics! i bought myself some tiles n wall decor for my powder room. Prices seem reasonable! read more

Worst customer service. Wait, I take that back. Absolutely NO customer service. I walked in and the 2 ladies behind the counter couldn't even break conversation to say hello. I stood in front of them (close enough to shake hands) waiting to ask a question and still nothing. It's not even like they had some good gossip. Just some lame conversation. Of corse nothing as I left the store too. I'll be buying my overpriced Mexican ceramics elsewhere. read more

If you're looking for some awesome hand painted , high-quality Mexican ceramics, this is your spot! The eye candy factor is worth a trip all by itself. The service also blew me away! I was looking for a certain size planter in a particular pattern and did not see it in the store and when I asked, the very friendly salespeople swung into action and led me to a storage area where they keep some extra stock and BEHOLD!---they had exactly what I was looking for. There is all sorts of nifty stuff other than the ceramics, too. Make sure you have enough time on your parking meter to look at the whole place! I will definitely be back, spending my saved up disposable income! read more

I love this place. My boyfriend got me a beautiful mirror for my birthday with doors on it that swing open. I think it's punched tin metal, but I'm not certain. The ceramic tile offerring is the best in the area by far. Planters, tiles, cups, plates, fountains. They have it all, and if they don't stock something that you want there is a good chance that Rob can get it for you. They host events every so often, too. Mexican artisans celebrating their craft in his store. What a lovely place to visit! read more

First and foremost, staff is incredibly friendly and knowledgeable. I can't say enough about the people who work there and go through great lengths to deliver excellent customer service! They will help you design your next tile project and they have a HUGE selection to choose from. Definitely a GEM of a place! read more

They have an impressive selection of colorful pottery, dishes, tiles, light switch plates, weavings, huipiles, and beautifully painted animals and other creatures in wood and stone that really dress up a garden or home. Their stock is carefully and lovingly selected by the owner from talented Mexican artisans, some of whom visit the store and demonstrate their craft. I have used their tiles to cover up cat doors and garage door openers, their stone tigers and brightly colored insects hang out on rocks in my succulent garden, and their flower pots grace my walkways, patios, and railings. Great service and good prices. There's nothing else like this place in the Bay Area! read more

This place is so good. Great selection and everything is priced to my liking. The store is beautifully set up. Very relaxing to stroll through. read more

I stop in this store every time I visit Berkeley. There's so much to see. I have been collecting small tiles for a backsplash over the years. The prices are really reasonable and everyone has been super nice. I'm in the area once a year from NY, this is one of many artisan stores I consistently visit. Worth a look! read more

I love this store. After kitchen remodel, went in to pick out 2 plates for kitchen wall....every time i thought i had the one i wanted, my eye would catch another piece of pottery - i spent a good hour trying to choose. So many beautiful pieces and the salespeople were very personable. The plates have a hole on the bottom to put fishline thru- the salesperson did this for me...al i did was put nail in the wall and hang plates up. They look beautiful! read more

nice tiles good prices but i would not go there during covid their appointment system is miserable. if you are lucky maybe they only let one or two other people cram in next to you during the time you were told would you would be alone in there/ that is if they give you an appt at all .. when i needed to return for a few more they said "just come by" which means come by and wait over 45 minutes while others are in the area you want to be in ... they need to make an appointment time for EVERYONE and stick to it and give customers their space. As is they are skirting the social distancing rules at best and leaving customers hanging wondering when they will be served read more

Happiest store in Berkeley! A feast for the eyes, all that cheerful color!

Talavera is wonderful. The shop is filled with color and life. The pottery, tiles and mirrors are works of art. Each and every piece has been carefully selected. Every time I go I find it hard to leave without something. You won't find better quality or better value anywhere (unless you go to Mexico). read more

I peaked in here one day while I was walking by. The store is really small and cramped, and everything is fragile. I had to resist the urge to touch anything for fear of breaking something and having to pay for it. Their Spanish tiles and ceramics are absolutely gorgeous. $10 for a single handcrafted tile! I'll just keep on dreaming... read more

One of my favorite places in the entire Universe!!! AND...probably the most colorful shop in the universe! I am very familiar with this style of ceramics and I got to say that this shop carries ceramics that are absolutely gorgeous and of excellent quality. In response to a previous reviewer regarding the small size of the store: I have been coming here for years, and yes, the shop started off as a very tiny locally owned business, but they have recently expanded (I think since last year) and it is MUCH more spacious now, and their selection seems to have expanded as well. They used to carry ceramics only, but I have notice over the years now that they also import beautiful hand-woven fabrics from Chiapas, Mex, among other non-ceramic Mexican arts. Depending on the item, some things can be a bit pricey, but there are tons of very affordable items. i come here for gifts for loved ones...and of course for my own indulgence ;) The tiles are gorgeous and unlike the previous reviewer's comment, they range anywhere from 98 cents to ten dollars depending on the style...but most run about $1.25 or so. Also, the shop keepers are some of the sweetest, most helpful, patient folks I have come across. Only down-side I can think of is the parking situation. Only street parking. Happy shopping! read more