This review is long overdue…read more As someone who's petite, I've struggled for many years to find clothes that fit me just right. More times than I can count, I've had to return pieces I absolutely loved because they simply weren't made for my frame. Finding Hector has truly been such a blessing. He has tailored countless pieces for me, and every single one has fit perfectly. Instead of settling for clothes that "kind of" fit, I now get to wear pieces that make me feel confident, comfortable, and like the best version of myself. It's amazing how much a perfectly tailored outfit can completely change the way you feel. Beyond his incredible assistance, Hector is one of the kindest, most genuine, and professional people you'll meet. He is patient, detail-oriented, reliable, and truly takes pride in his work. He always takes the time to make sure everything fits exactly how you envision it, and you can tell he genuinely cares about his customers and the quality of every piece he works on. I've trusted Hector with countless alterations over the years, and I'll continue to support him and recommend him to anyone looking for exceptional tailoring. It's rare to find someone who is not only incredibly talented but also so warm, humble, and dedicated to their craft. The photos I've attached are just a few of the many pieces he's tailored for me over the years, and I'm so grateful for every one of them.

Recently took my Alice bomber jacket to Blanca's Alteration Shop on Broadway, and I couldn't be…read morehappier with the results. I dropped it off on 03/13 and picked it up today--overall a quick and smooth turnaround. Hector assisted me throughout the process and made everything easy from start to finish. I had the body length of the jacket cropped by about two inches, which also required adjusting the zipper. The stitching came out incredibly clean and looks professional--you honestly can't even tell it was altered. On top of that, the price for the service was very reasonable, especially considering the quality of the work. I left completely satisfied and will definitely be coming back for future alterations. Highly recommend them to anyone looking for quality tailoring. Cheers!

I absolutely love Chula Vista Taylor. There's such a welcoming, mom-and-pop feel to the shop that…read moreinstantly makes you feel comfortable and taken care of. The woman who runs it is amazing--while I don't know her name, I truly appreciate the care and attention she puts into every piece. She has done several alterations for me and my family, and every single one has turned out beautifully. She handled a formal dress for my daughter and delivered exactly what we asked for--it fit perfectly and looked stunning. She really listens and understands what you want, which makes all the difference. As someone on the shorter side, she's also altered multiple pairs of pants for me, always getting the length just right. On top of that, she repaired a zipper on a work sweater that had tricky stitching, and even fixed a pair of tailored dress shorts from EXPRESS that needed restitching. Everything came back looking like new. I'll continue to be a loyal customer of Chula Vista Taylor for as long as I'm living in the Southern California, San Diego area. It's so rare to find this level of skill, care, and consistency all in one place.

$18 for a simple pants hem that was done in a few days. Will continue to go here for my short girl…read moreneeds!

This is located in TJ, MX and I took the trip because the places around San Diego charge an arm and…read morea leg for alterations. I also wanted to experience TJ so it worked out in my favor. The staff is nice, they don't speak great english but they understood everything I wanted and did a great job. They are very nice people and their prices are more than fair!

Just a follow up. I have worn this item quite a bit since late September 2022. It has held up…read moreextremely well including on multi-day drives across the country and on three-mile hikes. I am putting together fabric and fittings for another!

No longer in business in the state. Replied to inquiry fairly quick. I hoped to drop off my items…read moretoday since the location was so close to my house. Turns out they have moved out of state.

My daughter purchased her wedding dress from Russia. It was absolutely beautiful! However, due to…read moresome complications, it didn't fit correctly and needed some significant alterations. Iris is extremely professional and tried to charge us too low a price for all the amazing work she did! We paid her more, but that's just one example of her ethics and hard work. The next time we need any alterations/tailoring, we will go to Lita's!

I read reviews for dry cleaning so I brought my daughters' dresses and wife's along with my dress…read moreslacks. At first she thought we needed alterations and said 4 weeks. But when I said I needed dry cleaning she said no. So maybe she only dry cleans military uniforms? Don't waste your time here and parking lot is kinda tricky. Wanted to help a mom n pop shop but guess they don't need my business.

I have know Mai since I was in elementary school, my parents use to do laundry next door from her…read moresewing place. When I was in high school she was able to help me sew up the patches on my ROTC uniform. She is the most kindest sweet lady with a beautiful smile. You will never be disappointed, she is all about customer service.