Marketplace Austin

Five stars because Mexicans know how to pack it all under one roof. This place gives new meaning to «one stop shopping». All of the staff/​vendors are nice and there are lots of things to browse/​choose from. Saves you a trip to the market on 290. Check out the inventory:
Jesus; Piñata’s; Silver and Gold Jewelry; Jesus; Fancy Dresses (you could get married here, just bring a preacher man); Shoes; Cowboy Boots; Cowboy Hats; Gum Ballz; DVD’s; Knick Knacks; Dolls; Pictures; Jesus; Tires; Steering Wheels (covers); Tail Lights; Grills; Mink Blankets; CD’s; Hats; PC Repair; Guitars; Purses; Toys; Big Speakers with flashing lights and gizmo’s (boy you make my speakers go boom-​boom!); Jesus; Clothes for every member of the family; Toboggans; Scarfs; Bling Bling; Pro Natural Products; Jesus; Sun Glasses; Internet Café; Pictures of strange people posing to make you want to buy them; Wireless Columbians; More Jesus; Cell Phone Covers; Flashy Guy Belts (Bling Bling Man Belts); Candy; Barber Shop; Tiny Food Court; Brow Art; Jesus again; Tattoos; Arandas Taqueria; Shoe Shine; SoKo Flag; Wallets; Strollers; Bling Shoes; Pimp Shoes; Hookah Shoes; Tuxedo Rental; and, Jesus.
WHEW!!!

A flea market is what this place is. You will find vendors of all sorts here including tattoo artists, crochet artists, mechanics, food vendors, henna tattoo artists, make up and hair stylists, and so much clothing to choose from. Many of these items are knock offs and products from overseas but definitely worth a visit and a look if you are ever curious. With no admission fee, this is probably one of the best INDOOR flea markets in Austin.
Sundays can get a little crowded here if you come after 11am (many of the patrons here are church goers). Be sure to hit up an ATM prior to coming or be forced to pay a hefty fee to use the one they have here at this location. All vendors are primarily cash only and if you have a friend that speaks fluent Spanish, be sure to bring them along. There is free live music (usually conjunto or Tejano) on Sundays and many families come to eat and snack here too.
I come here for one of the best (and cheapest) vendors to get my eyebrows threaded. $ 7 for your eyebrows and $ 12 for your whole face. There is no name for the vendor but if you walk towards the back, nearest the food stands and tattoo parlor, you should find the nicest ladies working on women all waiting to get their eyebrows done. Be sure to ask for a «Frequent Customer» card. The ladies will hand you a card to where after 5 eyebrow or threading session, you will get one for free.
They are CASH ONLY!

This place was not what I was expecting at all. I was hoping to walk into a more of a flea market or swap kinda place. There is nothing inexpensive or used or thrifty here at all. Bulk items bought from China and marked up considerably.
Odd service offerings, a salon, a tattoo shop, several car stereo and jewelry shops. Party supplies with pinatas and streamers and banners. Lots of overpriced clothing and shoes. There is one amazing dress shop that I just had to stop and stare at for awhile… because of the all the bright colors. The food offerings were unimpressive.
3 stars because of the great picture I snapped from the dress shop and because I actually did make a purchase. A crocheted shawl for $ 20. Old lady wouldn’t haggle either. Something I enjoy and expect at a market place with small time vendors.
Shops are all located indoors which is nice. I would imagine locals to north Lamar come in for something specific in mind. Not the kinda place you come check out often to find new wares… all vendors seem semi-​permanent.
Myself, I will not be returning.

The good thing is its indoors the bad thing is it gets crowded quick. This place is ok not great but ok, needs a lil more variety and feels more like lil shops then a legit flea market everything is over priced, at least the chicks are curvy…

Maxwell Street Market this aint!
So, I’m a little spoiled having lived near Chicago’s famous Sunday Flea market for years but really, cell phone gadgets, dollar store toys and avon booths does not make this a flea market. I was ready to get my hands dirty, buy some expired products, score the last non american Jet Li movie I missed and teach my daughter the wonder of value by purchasing 10 pairs of tube socks for $ 2. But it was not to be. If I wanted to buy her a tiara or buy myself some questionable lingerie I might not have left empty handed. Which is quite amazing, especially after forgetting it was only open on the weekends and waiting for two weeks to go.