Where can I get a set of loteria cards in Toronto?

May 4, 2008 10:14 PM

Where can I get a set of loteria cards in Toronto?
posted by greatgefilte to shopping (4 comments total)

I've never even been to Toronto, so I don't know for sure, but www.torontohispano.com has a business listing section, and I found these under "supermarkets":

Market-tino
2394 Keele St Toronto
[phone]

Mario's Latin Video Ltd.
614 Bloor St. W. Toronto
[phone]

El Gran Tropical
391 Kerr St Oakville
[phone]

I'd guess one of those places might have one, or be able to tell you where to find one. There are others listed in the directory (towards the bottom, under "supermercados"). If you really can't find any, and don't mind the DIY aesthetic, I've got a bunch of loteria decks scanned and posted here.
posted by hades at 12:46 AM on May 5

Thanks! I'll check out some of those places and see if they have them...
posted by greatgefilte at 6:11 AM on May 5

You could give these guys a call:

Mi Casa - El Arte Mexicano
242 Carlton St [phone]
Arts and crafts from Mexico

Also, Casa Rosa. They're in Port Hope, if you don't mind the drive, but they can ship stuff, and their site looks right for this sort of things. I'd ring them up.

Lastly, if you fail in your quest, Mefi Mail me and I'll send you a set from Mexico City.
posted by Cobalt at 12:36 PM on May 5

A quick follow-up: we managed to find them in Kensington Market, in one of the Latin food shops. $5.99 for a set, including cards and boards.
posted by greatgefilte at 8:56 PM on May 11