Mexican Shop

04/22/08

Sunglasses galore

by leebug at Citysearch

This store is the best for cute dresses and skirts that are a different style than you will find other places. IT is a great place for A-line skirts and really girly fun stuff. The best thing about the store is the sunglasses. If you are a sunglasses fanatic, you will be in heaven. I've always had a good time with customer service and they are always willing to help find something if you're not sure exactly what you want. The only drawback is that some of the clothes tend to run smaller than conventional department store sizes.

• Pros: original and unique selection
• Cons: sometimes pricey, hours

11/02/06

Please don't buy gifts here!!

by dbandk at Citysearch

I received a gift for my birthday from this store. It wasn't to my taste, so I drove up to Evanston to return it (I live in Chicago). Turns out they're closed on Mondays.

I drove back up today, only to find that they have a "STRICT" two-week return policy, and they sent me away. Nowhere on the box did it note this policy. And they weren't very nice about it.

First, this is poor customer service. Second, it's bad business! I returned another gift at another store in Evanston and ended up spending 3 times what the original giver had spent!

So... buy here for yourself (if you must), but please, please do not shop for gifts at this store.

• Pros: Never got that far.
• Cons: Amazingly bad return policy and customer service.

04/07/06

Great, artsy and unique

by ylb220 at Citysearch

My daughter and I love this shop! The merchandise is unique and will not be found anywhere else. The owners have a great eye for special artsy items purchased during there yearly worldwide buying trips. I always receive compliments on the jewelry purchased here. If you are ever in Evanston it is worth a stop and browse. There is a lot to see. And I have always received friendly service!

• Pros: variety, unusual, fairly priced
• Cons: out of the way, parking

10/06/05

Pricey and bad customer service

by starlight1975 at Citysearch

They have a lot of cute items in the store but unfortunately the items are overpriced. The service was horrible. There was no acknowlegement of my presence when I entered the store. The store clerks were interested more in the music and their own personal gossip. One of the clerks was outright rude and had no sense of tact.

I really love shopping at local boutiques that are unique but, honestly you'll get better service shopping elsewhere

• Pros: Unique items, Stylish
• Cons: Expensive, Bad customer service

10/02/05

A Haven for something new!!

by loleta at Citysearch

OK, this quaint shop is truly the spot to find one of a kind accessories as well as clothing...A t reasonable prices too!!!...Being in college, that's a great plus to me. If you want to enjoy a unique shopping experience, definitely make a trip to this Evanston "treasure".

This teen apparel scene offers a wealth of worldly funky fashions and accessories.

by Contributor at Citysearch

The Scene
The husband and wife team of Rick and Sheila Bower scour the globe to stock their wonderfully eclectic north suburban clothing and accessory boutique. You'll easily spend an hour perusing its wares and enjoying its quirky, colorful signage. Hip, young staffers (often decked out in colorful wigs, cowboy hats and the like) are helpful when they're not dancing to the latest hip-hop CD they've popped in.

The Goods
College-cute party wear with ethnic flair is the mode here. Despite its name, there's not too much that's truly Mexican. You'll find tees in every color, cowl-neck sweaters, nylon pants and other notice-me fashions. Things get more global in the accessory section, where finds like Indian "junk jewelry" and bracelets from Africa are reasonably priced There's also an assortment of gift items, like cigarette cases, '50s-style alarm clocks, scarves and more.

07/27/02

GREAT!

by jerjeep at Citysearch

This little specialty shop in Evanston has all the nice things.

• Pros: Location, Price, Service
• Cons: Hour, staff, Parking