Casita Del Pueblo

I’ve been following this shop on Instagram for a while and I finally got to go in today. Absolutely loved it. They have a lot of great things in here. And the best part is the customer service. They make you feel at home and actually take the time to show interest in you and not the sale. Awesome shop.

I LOVE THIS SHOP! I recently attended a Unilocal Elite event ( Unilocal Home for the Holidays) and I participated in the gift exchange. We were asked to purchase our gift from a local small business. I was working in the city of Whittier and I remembered seeing this business many times and being super curious about it.
Upon entering I was immersed in gorgeous displays of hand made art. This store specializes in Mexican/​Mexican-​American arts and crafts. They vary from paintings, jewelry, handbags, crosses, ceramic coasters, and so much more. It’s definitely a feast for the eyes. I have to say the items of this store are very original. Casita Del Pueblo truly show cases some beautiful art from local artists. I was pleased to see many items from local pin up model Lisa Love being sold. I had the pleasure of meeting and speaking with the store owner, Yolanda was so kind and helpful! She made the shopping experience at her shop enjoyable. You can tell Yolanda takes pride in her store. I asked permission to take pictures and she encouraged it. The back studio showcased more art pieces and she let me know that the artist who made the crosses I was admiring was there.
Since I visited the store during the holidays, there were plenty of holiday displays, lots of ornaments and great gift ideas. I can’t wait to go back and shop for myself! I saw so many items that I would love to own. This is definitely a local favorite and I can see why!

Cute little corner store with lots of curios from Mexico. Jewlery, tshirts, plaques, art work. I bought a couple of things the day of the carshow. It was closed when I got there but then they opened their doors 10 min later, the are friendly and helpful.

I love this place. Whether I’m in the mood for buying jewelry, art, or special gifts for friends I always like to stop by and look around. Yolie the owner has the best customer service and always is attentive to the needs of all her customers. I’ve been coming here for years and highly recommend it.

LOVE love luv this place! They have beautiful artwork for sale, accessories, home goods, clothing, jewelry and cute gifts! They have art shows and friendly staff. If you love Frida Kahlo and the mexican art culture in general you will love this place, the store alone is breathtaking.

Yolanda is sweet and her shop is the most cutest place on earth. I love my culture so tthis place really takes me home. Perfect place to shop for gifts. She has amazing sales thought out the year. I love how everything is hand made and unique. I always get compliments on all my Jewerly that I’ve purchased from here.

This place has so many beautiful pieces. What I especially like about this place is that the artists are local or mostly local. Yolanda is so nice and always answers all your questions. I am especially glad that when we find stuff we love we can put it on layaway if we can’t afford it at that time.

Got there at 6:15 saw a sign that said open saw another sign that said be back at 6:30 waited till about 650 I went in, open sign still there an the door was open walked In an was told it was close. Guess I’ll just spend money somewhere else.

I lived in Whittier for over 10 years and have typically had decent experiences here. I’ve made several purchases here over the years so I’m writing this review with some trepidation.
Back in December I came here with my boyfriend to select a Christmas gift. I found a necklace I liked, we made our purchase and as we were less than a block out the door my necklace broke.
I immediately returned to the store with my broken necklace and I was assured that it would be repaired. Sure, no problem. I left my necklace and returned to pick it up only to find it was now broken in a different location.
At this point I’m now in a time crunch as I am moving out of state shortly. I notified the store manager and had to return again.
Upon my return I expected to grab my now previously broken twice necklace and go but the store manager was yacking away with a regular client so I was expected to stand around. Being that I couldn’t wait I asked if they will open later and returned another day.
This was one of the most bizarre parts. I was then passive-​aggressively being told that they are not Nordstrom & I shouldn’t expect to be helped immediately. Um… really?
I’m all for being patient however, I’m also not one to respond too well to being schooled by business owners who if I’m not mistaken, without clients you have no business. This is not a difficult concept.
I had to return yet again because the designer had some emergency so my repair was not able to be completed.
Again, I am moving out of state at this point and I am offered to have my necklace mailed to me. Okay sure… since it’s my only option at this point what other choice do I have?
I was given a free pair of earrings for the inconvenience and was asked to email my address to them.
I emailed my address — TWICE — and guess who still does not have her necklace. Its been over 2 months from my initial email and I have no necklace that was paid for.
I’m not sure what else to do at this point but after reading some of the other reviews here… I’m not surprised.
If someone from the store can follow up on their emails and get my product out to me, it will be greatly appreciated. I will appreciate it even more if that product is not broken! Frankly though, if you had no intention of checking your emails why was that given to me as an option to receive my product.
The whole experience has made me lose confidence in this business so all I can say is enter and purchase at your own risk! Customers don’t seem to be a priority.
Thank you!

This place has horrible customer service. I was at the annual Uptown Whittier Dia De Los Muertos festival and I was rudely spoken to by the owners. I hadn’t even entered the store and I was chastised for entering with a stroller. I’m all for supporting small businesses and local artist, but I will NEVER spend any of my money at this store. I will also inform my family, friends, and coworkers to not shop here.
FYI lady, I know how to maneuver my small umbrella stroller in tiny spaces.

Over priced and very cheap quality products. Disappointed! Better off driving to Plaza Mexico in Lynwood or Olvera Street for great quality and reasonable prices.

This place is OVERPRICED and OVERRATED. The quality is not good, customer service is not good. I actually found some of the same items of the internet for a fraction of the prices on here. Save yourself the trip. The staff actually offered me a discount for a a good review on Unilocal.me thinks not.

This is a great place to get art/​jewelry/​shirts/​trinkets that are inspired by Mexican culture. The owner, Yolanda, is a sweetheart that loves her store and her customers. I’ve gone in a few times to get gifts for people because I can always find something. Prices are very reasonable and the best thing is that they will even gift wrap it for you.
If you are into art, the back room is full of artwork, either in frames or prints. They also have an extensive array of calaveras and crosses.
If you check-​in on Facebook, you will be entered into their monthly raffle. Also, all of her receipts are done electronically, so you don’t have to worry about losing a receipt. And if you add your email, she will send you coupons. And don’t forget to include your birthdate to receive a special offer.

Cool little boutique shop selling all kinds of trinkets and beautiful artwork. They always have special events that cant be missed. I highly recommend this little place.

Casita del Pueblo has moved a few blocks over to Philadelphia. I miss the old space (it felt airier), but it’s still basically the same setup: Jewelry and other small stuff in the front room, art and bigger stuff in the back.
I was devastated when I drove by the old location a few months ago and saw a fly-​by-​night real-​estate company. I thought my go-​to place for Christmas, birthday, and Mother’s Day gifts was gone, but thankfully, I was very wrong.

This place is awesome for Latin American Art! It has character and you will always find something authentic and unique! However, be prepared to shell out the cash because it is also expensive! Casita Del Puebo sells a lot of original art pieces that can be worth hundreds or more! Some stuff sold you can find in TJ or south of the border for a lot cheaper but since it isn’t commonly sold in stores, you pay the difference in price.
I am a huge Frida Kahlo fan and was excited to find many Frida stuff here. Some stuff is a copy of her work, some stuff is painted or made by other Artist where she is the subject. Very neat stuff! I found a beautiful pair of hand-​painted earrings with Frida’s picture that I fell in love with!!! Unfortunately, a little too expensive for my wallet– $ 100! Original, nicely crafted and painted!
One thing I really love about this place is the events they hold. They hold many art exhibits for the public that are free. This is a great way to showcase the talent of artists that sell their work here and educate the community on Latin American Art.

Am I a fan of this place? Absolutely. Will I shop here often? I’m not too sure.
I actually enjoy a lot of the items in this store. There are a lot of good finds here, no doubt. As the name suggests, it has a lot of «Latin-​American» inspiration — you’ll find an array of calavera, Frida and La Virgen inspired clothing, accessories, and art. I was drawn immediately to the pillows that look like big conchas (i.e. sweet bread)…mmmm!
I appreciate that these items are all made by local artists and designers. Unfortunately, sewing a candy skull design onto a Carter’s onesie should not transform a $ 5 baby shirt into a $ 44 price tag. I want to support this small business (and the artists/​designers), but their pricing is a little on the steep side, and I’m guessing they’re targeting a demographic of which I’m not a part.
I’m all about helping out la raza and I have purchased items from here. However, know that when you come here, your heart and wallet will fight it out.

You can definitely find a unique mexican-​inspired gift here. With that, it’s a little overpriced. But, thats what happens when you’re paying for one-​of-​a-​kinds’.
Lots of Cynthia Moorehouse jewelry. Art, day of the dead, etc.
Good place to get a card too.

If you like Day of the Dead, Mexican art, Sugar Skulls on stuff, go here.
You’ll find a great assortment of stuff.
They also have El Chavo bracelets.
Great selection of Frida necklaces, and yes those cute Day of the Dead boxes. :D
GREAT purses, jewelry, and clothing.
I will def be coming back.
Staff is nice.
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One of my favorite places in Uptown Whittier.
Casita is all about helping local artists and showcasing Mexican art and heritage. The owner, Yolanda, is super sweet and always helpful. Most of the items in the store are handmade and one of a kind (hence the price) and a great place to pick up something special. Also, the art shows are great. One Saturday a month, there’s a new featured artist, and Yolanda does it up with food and drinks for the «art show.»
Definitely a place to check out