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

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

greatgefilte — Sun, 04 May 2008 22:14:25 -0800

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

By: hades

hades — Mon, 05 May 2008 00:46:48 -0800

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
(416) 614-7701

Mario's Latin Video Ltd.
614 Bloor St. W. Toronto
(416) 537-3449

El Gran Tropical
391 Kerr St Oakville
(905) 845-9262

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.

By: greatgefilte

greatgefilte — Mon, 05 May 2008 06:11:44 -0800

Thanks! I'll check out some of those places and see if they have them...

By: Cobalt

Cobalt — Mon, 05 May 2008 12:36:54 -0800

You could give these guys a call:

Mi Casa - El Arte Mexicano
242 Carlton St (416) 929-1913
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.

By: greatgefilte

greatgefilte — Sun, 11 May 2008 20:56:09 -0800

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.