The Best Thrift Stores in San Antonio (2026 Guide)

San Antonio is a thrifter's city — but not every rack is worth your Saturday. This is the 2026 map: the biggest stores, the best discount days, the shops whose money goes to a cause, and the buy-sell-resale spots that pay you. Every store below is open right now and verified this month.

The biggest: Red White & Blue Thrift (Walzem Rd)

At 45,000 square feet and opened in April 2026, the Red White & Blue Thrift on Walzem Rd is the biggest thrift store in town right now. Come for: furniture, housewares, and sheer volume — you can spend two hours here and still not see every aisle. Go on a weekday morning for first pick of the new stock.

The best discount days: Texas Thrift

Texas Thrift runs 4 San Antonio locations and the discount calendar is the reason to plan your week around them: seniors 55+ get 30% off on Tuesdays, and military members and veterans get 30% off on Wednesdays. Come for: everyday clothes, housewares, and the weekly color-tag rotations that stack with the discount days.

Thrift that gives back

Second Chances Thrift Shop — 10671 Shaenfield Rd (open Thu–Sat). Proceeds help homeless pets. Smaller shop, good prices, and your money feeds rescue animals.

Boysville — 307 W Olmos Dr. This one's been around for decades and funds the Boysville children's home. Come for: furniture and vintage housewares at honest prices.

Buy-sell-resale (cash for your closet)

Uptown Cheapskate — 11255 Huebner Rd. Bring the clothes you don't wear, walk out with cash or store credit, then shop the racks. Best for: current styles, shoes, and accessories in great condition.

Buffalo Exchange Outlet — 145 W Olmos Dr. The cheat code: everything $8 or less, some items down to $1 on weekend markdowns. Best for: fashion, denim, going-out clothes. Racks are organized so you can hunt fast.

Designer consignment: Otra Vez Couture

Otra Vez Couture Consignment — 4222 McCullough Ave. Open since 2007, this is where San Antonio's designer pieces land: Chanel, Louis Vuitton, Gucci at a fraction of retail. Best for: the one "wow" gift or statement piece. Higher prices than Goodwill, but the quality jump is real.

The everyday staple: Goodwill San Antonio

Stores across the city — the backbone of SA thrifting. Best for: everyday clothes, books, and holiday decor in season. Prices are the lowest in town; go on weekday mornings when shelves are freshly stocked.

Opening soon: Plato's Closet North SA

Plato's Closet — 25219 US-281. A new North San Antonio location is expected to open around December 16, 2026 — right in time for holiday resale season. Bookmark this guide; we'll update it when the doors open.

Pro tips

• Check the color tags. Most stores rotate discount colors weekly — a $10 tag can ring up $5.
• Go often, buy when you see it. Inventory turns over daily. That perfect jacket won't be there tomorrow.
• Look beyond clothes. Furniture, art, and kitchenware are where the real margins are.
• Plan discount days. Tuesday at Texas Thrift for seniors, Wednesday for military — time your trip and stack the savings.

Sell your own finds

Done with something? Post it on the SA Thrift Deal Board free and turn clutter into cash this weekend — or browse every live deal in San Antonio in one place.