Cigars Vera Cruz

This review is based on my husband’s many visits to Cigars Vera Cruz… while I follow along (not having any clue about cigars! Haha) We stop in about once a week for a cigar or two. The gentleman that works there is extremely knowledgeable and helpful when my husband asks for suggestions. The selection is great. I love the smell of the shop! It smells like fresh tobacco. When hubby craves a cigar, this is where we go!

Cigars Vera Cruz is a great place to sit down and enjoy a fine cigar with friends. Sam and Mike really know cigars and they can help you find just the right cigar for you. Nice leather chairs, wide screens and friendly people. They are located in the Grand Plaza Shopping Center!

Great guys, comfortable environment, relax place to be. Very friendly customers. Various cigars you can find.

I just moved to the area and wanted to see what they stock. EVERYTHING you could possible want. Prices are higher than online obviously but If I need something in a pinch I know where to go.
You can smoke on the premises but I never understood the joy of smoking in a tiny room filled with other cigar smokers. I prefer mine outside whilst looking at palm trees or the ocean.
Will Return.

This shop was very busy and super chill when we arrived. The shop attendant was quick to assist and get us what we needed. Cigars make great celebration gifts! My husband picked up Short Stories for a graduation. I personally like the smell of cherry cigars and pipe tobacco, although neither of us are smokers.
The shop has large leather chairs lined up — people seem to sit independently but side by side enjoying their choices of the day…

Almost perfect! The onlt thing missing is a bar/​alcoholic beverages. Other than that, I would give it 5 stars!
It’s a nice comfortable place, with reasonable prices and a very nice selection. It’s just what the Dr ordered when you want to enjoy a cigar and relax.
While there is no alcohol, there IS espresso, the perfect afternoon pick me up.
If youre in the area, stop in for a smoke.

I use to but from them but I stopped. I purchased a lighter from them. It stopped working after a couple of months. I tried to exchange it but they would not. I ended up purchasing another lighter from them. I found out later that the first lighter had a life time warranty from the supplier. They should have told me this before they sold me another lighter.

I came here a few days ago to buy my dad a cigar (he’s an avid cigar smoker & enthusiast) The minute I walked in I was helped. The walk in humidor is huge and filled with a large selection! Ended up with 1926 serie Padron. Smelled like my childhood!

Awesome cigar lounge for the novice cigar smoker or the experienced connoisseur. They have a great selection and the staff (Mike) is very friendly and will help you out with any questions you may have. Come down and have a cigar, relax, and chat with some distinguished locals who frequent the establishment. Will definitely make this a weekly stop!

This is the shop I buy all my cigars from, the owner Sam is very helpful as well. He carries most of the premium brands including Padron, Ashton and Fuente. I would highly recommend this shop !!

Great selection and a nice place to hang out and enjoy a good smoke. Very friendly and helpful owner…

Worker didn’t seem to know what he was selling. Sold me a gift box of Cigars for $ 100 and told me 5 were in it. Turns out it only had three when I looked it up online later in the day. Online it was also going for $ 30. Called them up and they would not take a return (since it was out of the Humidified room which I understand). I was not offered any discount or other compensation. Last time I shop there.

I went there, and I wanted a cigar. I came out with a cigar. It was fast and easy, the owner is a nice guy. They have a TV and what looks to be comfortable chairs. I highly recommend.

Great cigar bar with LCD tv and friendly staff. Not much to say other than it could have had another TV or been a larger place. I reserve the 5 stars for a place that serves free drinks (water/​soda) and does something a little extra for new comers to make them feel more welcome.

Nice place to buy some cigars. A bit pricey but then again, I only smoke a cigar on occasion so I don’t care about the price hehe.

A good place to get a great cigar & meet new friends. The staff is knowledgeable & helpful. Nice atmosphere.

My husband and I really like this place. It’s nice inside and Sam, the owner, has a huge array of cigars. I’m not really sure what to think about the prices since we don’t shop anywhere else for cigars but they seem to be alright for the quality of the cigars. I’ve sent friends there for cigars and they said they really liked the place so my hubby and I will continue to recommend this location.

Cigars Vera Cruz is the only cigar shop in its location. They offer 9 leather chairs, a huge selection (including Opus X) and industry events with well known hosts on Thursday’s every other month. They have a nice big flat screen TV with cable, tons of all the latest «guy» magazines (Rob Report, Cigar Aficionado, Motor Trend, etc.) and are situated in a large complex filled with tons of restaurants, Nordstrom’s Rack and many other businesses.
The proprietor, Sam, is a quiet reserved guy and has been in the tobacco industry for well over 20 years and he knows his stuff. He does have a policy of dissuading cigar smokers from bringing in their own cigars and although other shops may not state this physically, it’s an unwritten rule. Without this standard, everyone would buy their cigars online for less and sit and enjoy his environment for free.
His prices are typical of any quality shop, but he’s amiable to work a deal with you should you so seek.
Personally, I like this shop. It’s comfortable, well lit and sits in a great location in San Marcos. While I don’t get out here often, I do enjoy dropping by when I’m in the area.
Keep up the good work Sam!

My fiancé pointed Cigars Vera Cruz as we were driving out of the mall parking lot and I’d thought I’d give it a chance next time I was in the neighborhood. The opportunity came and we went in to check it out. Like Daniel N. describes, the «lobby» of the shop is very nice but limited seating area. Granted it is just a single retail space.
I found the selection of cigars fine but prices very high. For example a A. Fuente Signature I normally pay less than $ 7 for retail was over $ 10 here. In fact any sticks below $ 10 were few and far between. I find it hard to leave a cigar store empty handed, so I left with two sticks and $ 25 less in my pocket.
And then there is the $ 10 service charge if you want to smoke a cigar there that you bought somewhere else. I realize Sam is open to make a profit, but there is a difference between turning a profit and highway robbery. Seriously, lower your prices to around 10% over mail order and chances are you might have me as a customer. Ditch the lame «corkage fee».

This was my first time visiting a cigar shop and I am new to the cigar experience, or being as they call a «Cigar Aficionado». I was warmly greeted by a gentleman named «Sam», which I came to later learn was the owner of the shop. Large plasma TV, leather chairs and dark wood… a man’s dream of a man’s room. Being new to cigar selections, and selections they have, Sam escorted me to a large room in back which housed many cigars floor to ceiling. Sam helped with selection and value. I was pleased with my start with the first three cigars I had selected, thanks to the help of Sam. While checking out I was given great advise to purchase a travel humidor to help preserve the cigars I purchased so I would be able to enjoy them at my desire.
As I enjoyed my conversation with Sam he mentioned that he is going to hopefully expand his store into the next building. This would open him up to a larger lounge area which probably isn’t needed, but will be as more people find this great shop. He would also like to have a liquor license to be able to serve his customers with hard alcohol. I would suggest to any cigar lovers to help support him on his quest to offering an enhanced experience.