The Shops at La Cantera in San Antonio is one of the best shopping centers in the area, and there is a ton of great shopping to do here, from high fashion to more affordable options. There is also a great Lego store, Barnes and Noble, and plenty of good food choices. The worst part of La Cantera is that half of the people who go here seem like they are on their first week on Earth and do not know what they are doing. I love people who walk four in a row and block entire walkways, or people who stop randomly in the middle of the path to look at something. You make my life so miserable. Parking is also pretty insane if you are trying to park up close, but if you have patience, anything is possible. Be careful of the reckless drivers who have no courtesy for anything but themselves. The layout of the mall is pretty nice. Neiman Marcus and Nordstrom Rack have some higher price tag shops surrounding them, while Dillard's and Macy's have more affordable stores nearby. Across the street from the main hub is additional shopping with Zara, J.Crew, J.Jill, Free People, H&M, and most of the dining options, including Perry's, Grimaldi's, Yard House, Palenque Grill, Cheesecake Factory, and more. When the weather is nice and it is not scorching hot, The Shops are a great place to visit in San Antonio. Even when it is hot, there is plenty of shade and air conditioning to help make it less miserable. RIYL: Shopping around some of the most unaware people to ever exist. read more

I usually enjoy walking around here and visiting my favorite stores (Zara, H&M, Claire's) at least once a year. Unfortunately my recent visit didn't start off well. Parking was limited due to the valet parking lot. The restroom near Build-a-Bear smelled like a landfill. Management/Owners put more energy in a valet parking lot than the restroom. This place has stores for all shoppers (luxury end and budget friendly). read more

I got lost in this place the first time I came here, however I got familiar in the following visits. I know it's funny! This place is a really nice spot to shop if you like that open-air vibe. There's really a good mix of stores, and having places like Macy's, Dillard's, and Nordstrom all in one area is a big plus. Only downside is the heat, shopping here in the summer can get pretty unpleasant since it's all outdoors. But when the weather's nice, it's definitely a great place to hang out and shop. read more

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My husband and I went to The Shops At La Cantrera for dinner on a Thursday evening. Before arriving at the restaurant, we had to find parking. Parking is very hard to find. There is not enough parking for the amount of customers that visit these shops. We ate at Sweet Paris. This is a fantastic restaurant that I highly recommend! I didn't get to try any other shops but other offerings in the shopping center include Barnes & Noble, Macy's, and Nieman Marcus. read more

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My 2nd time coming here & I missed so much the first time! This is a very nice outdoor mall with lots of stores. Don't miss out like we did the 1st time & not discover the other area of the mall. We parked on the Macy's side & it took awhile to find a spot. However the service was great in the stores we visited & I ended up finding great deals @ H&M. read more

This is the nicest mall/shops currently in SA. It's a beautiful place in terms of scenery and overall cleanliness. They have a lot of shops to include Barnes and noble, Macy's, Dillards as well as unique stores such as Miss A. I love coming here on a weekday but god forbid you try to come on a weekend. Parking is absolutely ridiculous to find and it's extremely hard to navigate through the streets due to high volume use of the crosswalks. I have a seen so many people stuck for 10 minutes plus just waiting for people to stop crossing the street just to get to more parking. Despite this mall workers are typically kind but majority of these shops are very expensive. Overall a great place to get a good walk in and enjoy a nice day. read more

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Be prepared to walk. i suggest having a cap if it's sunny. A few steps are maneuvering all around, but it's beautiful While I visited, it rained, so I guess be prepared for that also lol Shops at La Cantera are built around an outdoor setting. So you would have to enter and exit the same shop to enter another, but they have many shops and restaurants, including a bakery and pastries. They have a lot of parking outside, and I noticed some places offered valet. They have beautiful water fountains, and there are also benches and seats where you can sit. But the selection of stores is so much that you would need a few hours unless you know exactly where you want to go. It's cleaned, and most staff I met while shopping here were pleasant and helpful. You will get great value for whatever purchase you make here. They also have a few high-end brands with a great selection read more

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Beware of using the valet at La Cantera .. the staff member who brought us our car left a terrible smell behind! We drove home with the AC full blast and windows down! read more

Very nice mall! They have the nice department stores, including Neiman Marcus, Nordstrom and several high end stores also. They have a huge variety of other stores that would typically be in a mall (Aveda, Lush, H&M, Zara, Bath & Body works) and several great restaurants, including Yard House, Whiskey Cake, Cheesecake Factory. They also host cute outdoor festivals on some weekends. We caught the Fredericksburg Peach festival just randomly and it was amazing! many Vendors had come from Fredericksburg with peach related items, peaches, canned peaches and fruit, ice cream, and beer/wine. So hot that day in June, but they do have tents for shade. You can also see the rides at Six Flags from their parking lot facing the park! Nice place to walk around or shop a bit, with great landscaping and water features throughout the outdoor mall. read more

I was able to walk in to JDs and get the shoes I wanted without hassle. There are a lot of good stores and restaurants here. We also had Yard House for lunch and stopped by Cheesecake Factory for desert. Be prepared to walk but it's def worth it. JDs had a great selection and a decent sale on the out of season items. Everyone was helpful. The wait wasn't bad. read more

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This is such a nice shopping center with affordable and luxury shops. There's also alot of eateries to choose from. If you're in the SA area and want to do some shopping, this place has everything you'll need! read more

All day shoppppppppiiiinnnnggggg La Cantera is nestled on the northwest side of San Antonio just off 1604 & I-10. I entered from the north side of the shops which included a view of the Six Flags quarry and La Cantera resort. After finding a parking spot near Nordstorm's, I set on my adventure to find a specific dress. What I didn't realize is how spread out the center is in the area. When I parked, I wondered how I was going to get to Macy's from Nord. Thank goodness for good walking shoes. I spent the day hitting the anchors - Macys, Dillard, Neiman's, Nordstrom - plus Clarks, Chicos, and places in-between. I really should have pulled up a map, but did enjoy wondering what was around the corner - to find little surprises like Warby Parker & Kendra. Why 4 stars? Because I didn't have a map, I didn't naturally see where to get a snack. I do believe that some restaurants are on the outside and I vaguely remember a few drink options and a candy spot. Next time, I should pay attention to food signage (that I don't recall seeing). It also gets 4 stars for the parking...it was difficult and it was not a holiday weekend. I do not know what the solution is, but I am sure there is an engineer out there - she has a solution! I really enjoyed this shopping adventure. read more

The Shops at La Cantera have been a favorite for years. But now they have decided to charge $6.95 for "premium parking" on the road between Barnes and Noble and Sur Le Table. This is a greedy money grab and we are supposed to feel better because they give 10% to the Food Bank. I can shop elsewhere. Too bad for the businesses. read more

Really impressed by the landscaping of this place. It's actually gorgeous, and strikes a lovely balance between nature and built fixtures, integrating water elements as well. Most outdoor malls don't really go this extra mile, creating a relaxed hangout for patrons. I appreciate anywhere where even low-income folks can walk around for free but feel a little fancy and upscale. =) It's a pretty sizeable mall too in terms of the number of stores available to shop at. You could easily spend an entire day here browsing. Tons of restaurants to choose from too! And drink kiosks- including alcohol! Very tempting on a hot day. We were here while the Fredricksberg Peach Festival was going on (from 11am-6pm), and a few awnings/booths had been set up in the center area, along with a live band. Awesome ambiance and it's cool events like these take place at this mall, making a weekend visit more special. I'd definitely go here a lot more often if I didn't live all the way up in Buda (near Austin). My only gripe was the parking situation. Don't get me wrong, there's a lot of parking surrounding the entire mall- it SEEMS like there should be enough, but apparently not. We drove around quite awhile trying to find a spot on a Saturday afternoon. There were a decent number of restroom facilities spread throughout the plaza (and the one I went to was clean and stocked), and the directories were reasonably frequent and legible as well. read more

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Stopped here while staying at La Cantera Resort and Spa in June 2023. Wanted to do a little shopping and grab food. We knew what some of the shops would be, but did not anticipate that most would be low end chain stores e.g. Journeys, Forever 21, Buckle, Spencer's Gifts, PacSun, etc.. Not to be pretentious, but given its location, near an expensive resort, I expected a higher end shopping experience. To be fair, they do have Norman Marcus and Nordstroms as well as an Omega watch store and an Apple Store. We are from Dallas and if you are familiar with Dallas, we were expecting the North Park Mall, or at least The Galleria, not The Parks at Arlington. 3 Stars for the few higher end stores they do have. read more

Visiting La Cantera can easily be an all-day experience. There's SO many amazing shops. From high-end to....end. And it's beautiful! read more

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My favorite Swarovski in Texas to shop at. Compared to the others this store is voted #1 in Texas in my book. The customer service is kind , knowledgeable and thoughtful. Until I moved to Houston area I didn't realize how nice the San Antonio location was. We will be back at this La Cantera location to add to my collection because of the exemplary customer service. read more

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The shops at La Cantera cover such a big area, so put on your walking shoes. Great mix of stores and restaurants to choose from. This is an outdoor mall basically so you will be out in the elements which can be great when the weather is nice and so much better than being a in a stuffy mall right on top of people. They are also pretty dog friendly as long as they're on a leash or in a dog carrier. I noticed the stores that allow dogs in have stickers outside saying "we're dog friendly". There is a beverage station to self pour beer and other places selling mixed drinks as well as lots of outdoor seating areas. A small child playscape is near Macy's but it can get crowded very quickly on a busy day. Lots of parking as well as valet if you'd rather save your steps for the actual shops. read more

Going to start off by saying this is the best mall in San Antonio in my opinion. There seems to be a store for every kind of shopper here. If you are near the barnes and nobles side you will find most of the common shops you would find at other malls like H&M, Hollister, American eagle. However if you start to make your way past the apple store towards Neiman Marcus, you will find more of the higher end stores like Gucci, Louis Vuitton, Chanel, etc. If it is your first time visiting here in San Antonio please check out La Cantera. Also wanted to note that this is an outdoor mall so try to come on a nice day when the weather is sunn read more

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A very relaxing shopping and dining experience. The atmosphere and the location is pleasant. Lots of dining options for a nice coffee with your date or friends. Light and full course meals. read more

My Go To mall when the weather's great and I feel like getting my steps-in on my watch haha The shoppes themselves are well taken care of and normally decorated to match the season/holiday. The stores are a nice variety and match the mall's decor/style. read more

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One of my favorite areas in SA. The layout of La Cantera is beautiful with plenty of benches, a gazebo, plants/flowers and a fountain. La Cantera gets crowded during the weekends, so parking can be difficult. During the Christmas season they light the plaza and in the summer you can see fireworks from Six Flags. La Cantera is filled with restaurants and places to shop (Forever 21, Francesca's, Altar'd State etc. I recommend Sweet Paris for brunch, The Baked Bear or Scooped Cookie Dough Bar for dessert. For dinner Whiskey Cake (their whiskey cake is amazing), The Cheesecake Factory, Kona Grill, Luciano's etc. Needless there are plenty of shops/places to eat at La Cantera. read more

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This place is great for walking around, getting outside, and looking at things you'd never heard of. They have all your typical mall stores (Macy's, Michael Kors, etc) but they also have some smaller mom and pop places that are incredible. They have everything from lower budget (American Eagle) all the way to LV or Anthropologie. There's something for everyone here which is great! As far as covid goes: everyone we saw today was wearing a mask UNLESS they were sitting down eating/ drinking. There were tons of hand sanitizer stations all around and every store we went into was also following the protocols/ limiting. Places like Victoria Secret and Bath and Body works had lines out the door (30-40 min wait). There's tons of shade, beautiful landscaping, & tons of places to sit and relax. read more

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Great place to shop, plenty of stores and great places to eat. Went there for the day and enjoyed the walk around and shopped for various items. It was nice to have options to snack on different treats and places to get lunch. This outdoor mall was beautiful and clean. I loved the decor of the mall and plants around. It's a very friendly place and lots to look at. read more

Nice shopping area However, Need decent maps , Very confusing. Especially when they say upper level but don't tell you how to get there Beautiful outdoor shops, clean, some shade, lots of restaurants but hard to find specific stores. Signs will point up but you do not know if they mean you the stairs or walking forward. Need to update their map to be interactive or at least bolder colors and prInt. read more

Such a nice shopping plaza!! This was recommended to me by an Uber driver and I'm glad it was! Very new looking and really well done. They have an open air shopping experience with tons of comfortable seating area, fountains and lush greenery. It was almost like walking in a nice park. There are high end shops and more standard shops as well so the mix was good. They have several anchor chains on either end. Towards the Neiman Marcus and Nordstrom side are the higher end brand name shops. Towards Dillard's and Macy's you'll find the more mainstream shops. Check out all the little fountains and couches. There is nice shading from the trees and it's a great place to sit and drink a coffee or do some work. Overall: A+ Beautiful grounds, plenty of shops and restaurants, and very easy to enjoy. read more

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Compared to most of San Antonio, this Malk is a breath of fresh air ! All the good shops and awesome restaurants. His mall looks brand new and is particularly beautiful. Special Note ! EV Charging is free ! That is so welcoming ! read more

The Obama era, also known as the Yes We Can period, is over. Now we are in the "No We Can't-era." How depressing. This is a pretty spectacular fancy extensive outdoor mall which has a lot of high-end stores and it's pretty awesome. One of the most beautiful and elaborate malls I've ever seen in my life, in fact. It's located very far north of San Antonio in the distant suburbs and covers a massive space with massive amounts of parking, and is a real chore to get into here, because of the way they built it, with all the windy roads and lakes. Feels like you're entering some kind of country club or fancy resort. But it's basically a huge outdoor shopping City where you can walk around for ages and when Barbie walks around here in heels she gets all the looks and it's awesome. This is basically the only place she's ever worn those particular Heels by the way. read more

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Nice looking outdoor mall with an upscale feel. Reminds me of UTC in La Jolla, CA. Didn't have much time to shop around since the mall was closing when we got there. Came specifically for the VS after hours event. Long line going in, but the employees were helpful and I got what I wanted in an hr! read more

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Came when hello kitty was In town. Missed out when they came a few months ago. Everything was smooth and they actually started selling early which def helped out with my day. read more

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Nice lay out and mixture of retail stores. There is something for everyone from snacks, to clothing and shoes. read more

Outdoor shopping at its finest! All the brands are here y'all! I love that it's super clean, and heavily decorated with plant life (actually, I noticed that seems to be the norm in SA and I'm here for it). The parking wasn't atrocious either! We were able to park close and saw other available spots although the place was full. It seems as if the setup helps with the flow of people. There were long lines anywhere, and the service was great! The Shops at La Cantera has it all and was definitely one of my favorite shopping experiences in SA, hands down! read more

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Not friendly shopping area. Crowded, hard to find parking, lots of understaffed stores, expensive for what they offer. Irrelevant merchants.

The go to one stop shop for outdoor eating, shopping and relaxing with friends and family!! We love bringing our out of town friends and family here. I also have frequented this place for dates and celebrations. So much variety and my go to spot for finding the perfect gift ! read more

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It's always been a beautifully landscaped area. Dozens and dozens of stores, restaurants, kiosks, etc. you want something, it's probably there. It is a fairly large area. It seems they have added additional tables and chair areas to rest and eat any snack you may have purchased. Also many benches throughout the property. The one irritating thing is remembering where you park. I try and remember a store as a landmark. Like today, I used Scoops. I find Scoops when I leave and I know to walk straight out that path to the parking lot. Ha, ha. I am stupid. Trying to find Scoops again was maddening. The maps they have posted throughout the property are worthless. The 'you are here' annotations do not help. I believe it would help if they oriented the maps to where you are actually standing. This is why we only visit every few tears. It's too frustrating when you're trying to leave. read more

I like this mall. UTSA students are lucky to have it so close. La Cantera is like the Domain at Austin, but without being packed to the brim. La Cantera has a ton of plants, and have a good amount of exclusive shops you don't find anywhere else at Texas. There also aren't many cars driving around. I saw a tea shop, which is pretty interesting to find at a mall. Food options aren't really great though. While many of the restaurants looked fairly new, I didn't see anything that particularly stood out. read more

We visited San Antonio for the day and this was our first stop. I was impressed with the layout of the mall - beautifully landscaped but do dress comfy for plenty of walking. Outdoor mall has a huge selection of brand name stores at various price points to please just about any shopper. I stopped by LV - not impressed (refer to individual review) and Quay - absolutely adore their affordable sunnies. Service at Quay was great - although busy, we were quickly greeted and informed of the "offer/great buy for the day". I bought two replacement sunnies for travel - one could never have too many. I did not get a chance to stop by the other shops as we had early dinner plans. I do plan to visit again - worth the trip if you want to explore another venue. read more

Very high end designer shops. The mall is very nice, outdoors and clean. Not many dining options here. And hardly any place to sit when your feet are tired from walking. There is a Tiffany store, great for teens who like to wear over priced silver for status. It has a Stepford wife look to this place. Or a place the bored, well-kept mistress would go to spend her time and endowment to stay happy. read more

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My experience? APPALLING and absolutely abhorrent. I went on December 21 2024 to go Christmas shopping and I walked out feeling overstimulated and odious. We arrived around 3 in the afternoon feeling great and excited for our shopping experience. When we went to find parking there was not a SINGLE parking spot, typical right? So we decided we would take it to valet and have them park it. We wait in the long line and even experienced rude people who CUT in-front of us in the damn line. After about 20 minutes waiting in the valet line some middle aged man came up to us, couldn't even speak English, and looked quite unprofessional. He informed us that he was not able to take our car to valet because it was "too wide" even though it is a simple 2013 Ford 150. Annoying but we understood to a degree. So we had to wait another ten minutes because there was a truck in front of us that had to move. After waiting we see the same exact valet employee get in, put the car in drive and drive to the valet parking spot! Mind you, this truck was a 2022 GMC dual. Absolutely egregious and ill-mannered. I expect and expected better from a such seemed "professional" and "wealthy" mall. read more

I used to think this was a safe place and family environment, but do to the numerous break ins of personal vehicles i don't feel safe anymore. This is supposed to be a nice side of town. And unfortunately you can't even shop and walk around without having the fear of someone violating your vehicle. Security is present but does a very poor job of patrolling the areas. Also they say they have cameras, but in reality they don't help with anything. I don't recommend this shopping center anymore. Now I'm left with a unexpected payment of a broken glass and busted alarm system. read more

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