Amazing that this store is not listed as the best. Not exactly easy to get there but far and away…read morethe best access to almost every serious painters most SERIOUS art stores offering the most well supplies with paints of every brand, brushes and supplies so detailed, that I had to ask the function of some items. Pato is the serious store for excellence. If you miss this store your next best choice might be México City, or Atlanta , or Cincinnati the number one in the country.

great selection. 10% discount applied. a little pricierread more

I almost don't want to write this review because I don't want everyone to come here hahah. Now the…read morefirst thing you think is that a store in the centro is too expensive. That you can find these things in the mercados. Kind of true but not! The quality of their goods here is not even comparable to when you can find in the mercados. It's truly amazing one of a kind pieces. Be prepared to spend a pretty penny but to me it's amazing. I have shipped here every year for several years and it always a nice little treat for myself.

I was there in the summer of 2016. Like the previous reviews, they do have beautiful embroidered…read moretapestries but the prices were too elevated. They can easily be found in other storefronts around the city at much reasonable prices. However, people that are not familiar with the area or know prices in general throughout the country may not know this. I also think that the salesgirls most likely cater to foreigners. At least that is the impression I got from my experience and observation there.

Omg what a cute little store. I found this walking around and I really wanted to stop in for their…read moregreat tile work. What I found really exciting was the amount of work that goes into all of these pieces. His website really shows to much more than I can explain on here. The detail is amazing. If your a pottery lover or just enjoy art work stop by

Beautiful but very, very expensive. They had a tea cup for $189. They are painted by hand in great…read moredetail and the pieces are distinct. This is our of my price range. They do have lovely cuff links and a nice staff.

If a tourist center like San Miguel de Allende gathers its prototypical souvenir purveyors in one…read morespot, this would be the way to do it. The downside is that so many of the shops feel quite redundant that it's easy to bypass businesses when you know you'll see another shop selling basically the same things... magnets, masks, coasters, ashtrays, Virgin Mary plaques, you name it (Photo 8). There are two covered blocks of vendors after which we found ourselves in Mercado Ignacio Ramírez, a more open space featuring fresh produce, flower stalls, and fast local food stalls. It would've been more tempting to us if we didn't already have lunch at Jacques nearby (review: https://yelp.to/1eEKC6YG8X). Our walkthrough of the market was more of an Instagram op, which was just fine. RELATED - Exploring San Miguel de Allende? Here's a collection of places I've visited and reviewed: https://yelp.to/JAQyLB4YqU

It's kind of a must-see when in SMdA, and definitely worth the visit. It's huge, spanning a couple…read moreof blocks, but tbh, so much of the arts and crafts are really similar. It's a great place to shop for souvenirs and the people working the stalls are super friendly. There are a couple of good restaurants nearby and some require a wait, so the Mercado is a great place to walk around before your meal. Highly recommended for local color.

Buyer beware...if you can carry it out of shop okay....if you expect delivery....don't do it. Have…read morebeen waiting for 6 months for delivery...only promises, lies, and scams.....not to be trusted!