Pilar

Cool eclectic shop that has a little bit of everything fashion wise and some other novelty items. For Christmas I bought some gifts for friends and some "Mexico" oriented items, the price is a little high but you can't get this stuff like this anywhere else in the city with the quality it has. They also have some pretty awesome chocolate tamales which were pretty dang good! It's in the Lamar Park Shopping Center, go support local businesses!

When my grandmother suggested we go here because they carry dresses she likes, I knew my chances of falling in love with something were slim. For the most part, I was right, this was way over my head. Partially because I now live in North Carolina and I'd stick out on the sidewalk, partially because I guess I'm just not old enough to appreciate the style. But enter the rack of Mexican dresses (funny how I hated being made to wear them as a child but I adore them now). Beautiful, just beautiful, but pricey. They had them from many different regions but I've been favoring the heavily (all-over) embroidered dresses lately and after seeing the prices for one here ($270) I wanted to kick myself for not buying one at the beach at A Mano ($195). Same colors, extremely similar pattern, but I guess Pilar has higher rent to pay? The rest of the store carried flowy embroidered pieces, matching two piece sets, beautiful jewelry, Mexican trinkets, belts, shawls, accessories, and more. The women working were extremely nice, and of course I left with items in hand (minus the dress), but it probably won't be my first shop to return to when in town.

Fun, original and unique gift/clothing/jewelry store. Support local and Lamar Park. Some items are a bit pricey, but authentic Mexican vibe decor, bags and clothing.

love to shop @ Pilar for the unique clothes & other items not found in most other stores. Just walking in to Pilar gives me a feeling of being in another place of beauty with a feeling of serenity. Everyone there gives me the personal attention I so appreciate and welcome. I can never walk out of Pilar without a purchase of some kind. I also love the unique items for the home.

I walked in to the store and absolutely loved the atmosphere. The employees were very friendly and extreemly helpful. I would go back any day and defiantly recommend this store to friends.