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Neighborhood: Ukrainian VillageMon. 9:30 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Tue-Wed. 9:30 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Thu-Fri. 9:30 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Sat. 9:30 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Sun. 9:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Drive down Chicago Ave. as the crow flies until you see a white horse.
I try to make it to Alcala's whenever I am back in Chicago for any length of time. I have acquired a substantial collection of western shirts here, and this is where I found my dearly departed lucky number 13 belt buckle. The staff is very friendly and quite knowledgeable. And here is the icing on the cake. If you purchase clothing at Alcala's, they will tailor it for free. They have an in-house tailor! And for the cherry on top of the icing on the cake. They have a free parking lot right across the street!
They also have a giant selection of cowboy boots, levi's, belts & buckles and cowboy hats. And they have discount racks that are a great bargain! I have recommended this place to many friends and will continue to do so.
They say don't ride the white horse, but don't let the one out front scare you away. Alcala is THE place for boots. They'll even clean and repair them for as long as you own them...for free. I picked up a pair of Old Gringos today. This gringa gives it a big thumbs up.
My home away from home. When I miss Allen's boots, Shepler's, or even the chain of Cavender's boot city, need REAL Wranglers or snappy shirts, I head here then I go get tacos next door. Usually does the job for a Tex-Pat.
My biggest Chicago regret? Not ever going into Alcala's. I passed it every time I went anywhere (as I lived just off Chicago Ave) and the giant horse statues always seemed to be calling to me.
I trust that the interior of this place rules as well. If you happen to be in the neighborhood, don't make the same mistake I did! Go to the giant horse statue store!
I can't really say I have purchased anything from here, but I love just looking at everything they have. If I were a cowgirl or had some sort of secret cowgirl persona, this would be my place to shop.
But, I did bring my friend here that was visiting out of town, and he fell in love with a shirt that simply screamed his name, and, the nice part is that it was on sale.
So go Alcalas! Excellent customer service, super fun atmosphere, tons of stuff to look at, so indulge your inner cowboy.
When I first moved here I was very curious about this place and why there was a huge western store in the middle of the city. About a year later I finally went in with my friend who was looking for a cowboy hat. I was completely amazed and impressed by the selection of everthing. There are cowboy hats in all price ranges, a great boot selection, and really elaborately detailed western wear. There is a glass case full of spurs and others full of buckles. There is even a decent selection of horse riding equipment. Being from a rural area where a lot of people have horses, this place would fit in. However, since I don't see many cowboys strolling up and down Chicago Ave, this place surprises me a little but I like it!
Having only purchased one other pair of cowboy boots (over 10 years ago) I had totally forgotten about "what to look for in selecting a new pair."
The folks at Alcala's were great. The sales person was laid back with no pressure and talked through many details about both what I was looking for and how it should fit.
I can only speak for boot selection, but they had made in stock and more in the back and were helpful in letting me try on multiple pairs. I highly recommend them.
It's in my hood. I've bought Levis there for cheap. I'm basing my review on that experience.
Don't Expect Diesel and True Religion Jeans here. They have the real deal. Wrangle & Levis. I need to find a cowboy shirt here...
So much western gear here.. if that's your thing. Got to love the fact that they play an English cowboy/western song followed by a Spanish song.
Smell the leather!!!
I'm not a cowboy by any means, but I do have a hard time finding jeans in my size. Apparently Urban Outfitters doesn't stock for pants for shorter dudes. 33/30s are a bitch to come by even when you goto the Levi's store or someplace you should have a wide selection. Alcalas blew every place I have ever been out of the water. I'm mad it took me this long to wander in there. It is right next door and I see that horse statue right out my front window everyday. Very helpful and nice staff as well.
who knew i'd spend a good half hour milling around in a hardcore cowboy store? it's a fun place with a lot of personality. aside from straight up curiosity, i did have a reason to go to alcala's... i needed wax for my boots to protect them from fierce chicago. i didn't anticipate 40 different types of boot wax, so i had to solicit help from the dude in the cowboy hat. not only was he extremely friendly and helpful, he knew it all! thank you alcala's.
We stopped by for Levi's .. priced at only $29. What a great
selection! Boots too - many styles to choose from. The staff
was helpful, although the line at the register could have moved
faster. Lots of cool places to eat nearby. I would recommend
this as a good store for boots or jeans.
here's the thing. i've never walked INto alcala's western boots... i've walked past it a ton of times, though.
am i qualified, then, to write this review? why am i giving it, of all numbers, 5 stars?
you know how for some places, the intrigue is better than the actual establishment itself? the outdoor store front, the marquee, the giant horse. everything is so amazing OUTSIDE, that i almost don't want to ruin it by going inside. i mean, who knows maybe the store inside is amazing, everything one can dream of- but i don't want to risk it. you understand.
also, this place is one of a few that gladly gives away their boxes. so if you're moving and need boxes- go here. if you need boots, or any other assortment of western clothing- you should probably REALLY go here.
ONCE AGAIN ,THIS IS ONE OF THE OLD SCHOOL FAVORITES OF MINE . NOT THAT I WANT TO TIME DATE MYSELF . THEY HAVE A GREAT SELECTION OF EVERYTHING . NOW DAYS I WOULD NOT BUY A PAIR OF LEVIS ''UNLESS YOU LIKE THE SEAM TO RUN UP YOUR KNEE CAP WHEN YOU SIT DOWN . THEY OFFER A TAILOR DEPT . WHILE YOU WAIT. HOW CAN YOU LOSE . THE SERVICE IS GREAT NOT PUSHY THEY DO NOT HOUND YOU . IF YOU NEED HELP THERE ON TOP OF THE GAME ,THEN THEY LET YOU BEE .. ANY STORE THAT SELLS BOOTS, JEANS NICE DRESS SHIRTS AND A VIDEO TO LEARN HOW TO USE YOUR SIDE ARM IN A GUN FIGHT IS MY ACE IN THE HOLE ..YUPPIES KEEP IN MIND 20 YEARS AGO YOU WOULD NOT HAVE DREAMED TO WALK IN THIS STORE,,,
My favorite store? OH YEAH! I have to control myself when I go to have my hats blocked because I always end up buying something. Been going for ten years and know the Alcala brothers and the employees well. Enrique is the most important person in this city to us cowboys as he's in charge of hat blocking and cleaning. You hat block style is like your signature and he can hook you up perfectly. He's been doing mine so long he can block a new one for me without seeing an old one. I try to stay away from the boot sale cause I always find at least two pair I want. Need leather repaired or alterations? No problem. When folks ask where I get my hats or boots I just give 'em an Alcala's business card. Did I mention the chaps, saddles and other horse tack? This place has it all if you're totally into western.
This is one of my favorite stores around. The personnel is super friendly even if you just want to scope out all of their unusual merchandise. On several occasions the owner has helped us pick stuff out himself. One day he offered my companion and I jobs because he found us to be so cool. My companion likes this place for shirts and wrangler pants, they do free alterations. We both got some awesome boots at a great price during their semi annual sale. They will refurbish your boots for a lifetime, all their shoes have their name stamped inside, so you can bring them in for polishing. Be sure to check out Andre the Giant's cowboy boots on display.
YEEEE HAW!!!! *clears throat* This place is a really cool store. If you like the western look that seems to coming back to play lately (i.e. Mother of Pearl snap front shirts, big belt buckle, boot cut jeans, etc) then come here. They are genuine and reasonable. You can get a good looking shirt for a third of the price that you would at one of the "fashion stores". The family that runs it are really helpful and friendly. I needed to return a shirt because it was the wrong size, but had worn it. They wouldn't return it but instead they TAILORED it at no charge to fit me perfectly!!!
Alcala's is THE place for boots. All those Frye boots you saw at Urban Outfitters? They are tons cheaper at Alcala's. They have tons of amazingly gorgeous cowboy boots including adorable boots for babies. I want a cowboy baby! The staff are all really friendly and they have tons of sales and will do tailoring or boot refurbishment for freeeeeee. That's right, FREE. I got some awesome jeans for only $20 and they always have Levi's on sale. Besides, if all of that can't win you over, where else can you see Andre the Giant's equally giant cowboy boots? Only Alcala's.
Free tailoring and a huge assortment of very affordable jeans in a wide variety of styles and supremely excellent customer service. They also sell belt buckles with scoprions INSIDE THEM. Basically, I'm saying "See you in hell, Levis Store!"
Alcala's is an awesome place for Western wear. For many people, the stuff comes in and out of fashion, but its often common everyday wear for many Latinos. And for good reason -- high quality, sturdy, utilitarian. Denim jeans, jackets, belts, cowboy hats, and of course, cowboy boots. More girls seem to be wearing cowboy boots with skirts lately (I approve) -- check this place out.
i understand it isn't kitsch for all folks and that's cool, but chicago avenue is adorned with numerous 10-foot tall horses around alcala's: above the entrance, to announce the parking lot across the street. it's wonderful. when you need a new saddle, this is your place!
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