I had a bad haircut from a different place and was in a rush to try and salvage my hair. Not only did Rio accept me on short notice, but the lady did an amazing job and somehow revived me from my horrible haircut. Will definitely be going here for now on. read more

I love Julietta. Hairstyle and a spiritual boost just to be around her. It is usually quick to get in when you need to look great and a lift in spirits read more

Old fashioned, traditional barbershop. I was treated like a valued guest. A very enjoyable experience.

Great haircut and great service. Super friendly and great people. I came in early at 8:45am on a Saturday morning.

Very reliable place to get haircuts for men/boys. I've been here twice with each of my two boys (6 yo and 3yo) and they have done a good job. I've tried two different barbers and I'm impressed they all work well with boys. Very much a neighborhood feel. You can tell they have loyal clientele, which is always a good sign. Front room has all male barbers, back room has both male and female barbers. I've been here mid-afternoon in weekdays and have only experienced a 10 minute wait. read more

Whether you want a Barber or Stylist, El Rio Barber & Stylist has you covered. Haircuts are on point, current, handsome & beautiful. From an asymmetric Fade to prismatic color this team knows their business. Call or walk in for Barbers ( I have 3 favorites!), I recommend an appointment for color, perms, super curly & wired hair. You will be treated respectfully, and can expect a comfortable atmosphere. After your cut/color/trim/perm:style/razor shave/braids are done pop out to the Raspados window and grab a delicious hand-made treat! read more

I am a retired. Barber and I have been going to El Rio for many years. My last visit I heard Julieta saying to another worker there, calling me a pelone. I will never go there again, and I think their prices are being greedy. I will never go there again. read more

My boy pete be doing the damn thang , Homie in the chair next to window next to him cutt me up to and he did a good job as well i just happened to go to pete and now i been there bout 4 times since so i think its a wrap & he the new barber for me and my people that go where i go usually lol ... The shop is in the neighborhood so its a major plus . Always clean !!!! The do appointments !! & walk ins and take cards read more

If I could give more than 5 stars, I would!!! I was desperate to find a barber shop for my 13 y/o son. He doesn't really care what his hair looks like, his only thing is he likes it long on top so it goes to his eyebrows & I want to keep it short & cleaned up on the sides. He doesn't like going to get haircuts & it's really hard for me to spend $40+ for a haircut he needs but doesn't care about. Too many places we've tried have been so expensive &/or they cut it in a way that needs product & styling (not his thing). This shop was WONDERFUL, they really work together like the family they are. We were early but Julieta noticed my son's anxiousness & even though our appt was with someone else, she got him in her chair. She was fast & still so careful & skilled. She completely heard me when I stressed that he likes length on top & she kept it long how he likes it but thinned it a bit so it lays perfectly with the short sides. We live 1/2 hr from this shop but I'd drive longer than that for the price, efficiency, skill and kindness we experienced! read more

My favorite place to get a haircut! This barber has it all. There are male and female barbers, so women can get their hair done here too. Each visit I have not waited more than a minute, because a chair opens up so fast. Tons of barbers here. It's a busy bustling place but they always see me come in and get me right in a chair. The barbers seem to know their stuff and I am always pleased with their work. They don't go too fast or too slow and check up on you to see if you're happy with the progress. Some of them will chat and they even remember me from previous visits, which feels nice. There is a TV on for distraction-- I always found a barber like a dentist office, there is just nothing to look at, but this helps a lot. It's a family barber and I see kids come in all the time with mom and dad, who also get a haircut. Super place to go, and very inviting. They keep later hours (to about 7 PM I believe). read more

Everyone who cuts hair here are great. They haven't disappointed me in my son's haircut. Marlo did a really good job on my son's haircut. I totally recommend this place. read more

My boyfriend got his hair cut last week for a job interview.. His previous hair cut was too hipster for this job. He gave her(Yesenia) a picture and woah.. She hit it spot on. His hair looks fantastic and the fade is perfect. Starts at the right place. he says he had a great experience and loves his hair. Pretty satisfied and wanted to Yelp about it. Thanks Yesenia, will be back and maybe to give my hair a go too! :) read more

El Rio Barber Stylist - Barbers Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

So far I have been to this shop two times. Each time I had no wait. Different barber cut my hair each visit. The results both times were a excellent haircut and beard trim. The place was clean, everyone was polite and the price was fair. I'd recommend this place to anyone. read more

My family loves this place! We've been to a few places all over town & this is the only place my boys will get their hair cut. The prices are reasonable & the barbers are friendly & knowledgeable in their craft. I can get my hair & nails done all in one place too! We usually call ahead because they have their favorites, but the wait (if there is one) is never long & there are always people walking in. They have TV's & will change the channel to cartoons if you have a bouncy child or if your just feeling a little bit of SpongeBob. They also offer a variety of snacks for sale if you have a sweet-tooth or need a pick-me-up. It's located near downtown & the freeway & there are many delicious local eateries all on the same block. read more

New to Tucson and was recommended to this place But did not have a good experience! The lady who cut my hair (don't remember her name) thinned my hair a lot And didn't leave it how I wanted it. read more

Polite barber when you walk in but he wasn't real clear about how long we would have to wait. Waited almost 40 minutes and finally got a spot. Great cut. Timmy looks phenomenal, but he got his hair cut on the stylist side and the whole point of us going was to have him experience the barber side. Kind of disappointing but the results were still great. read more

I have been many places literally around the world and Gloria is absolutely the best she does everything I've always wanted . Service is excellent they treat you like they've known you forever. I bring my son and now we will never go anywhere else. Thank you I'll Rio Barber read more

First time here and I felt welcomed from start to finish. I finally found a barber that gets my hair just like I want it- not too short and with careful attention to detail. At a lower price too! I finally gave a tip that was well deserved instead of feeling obligated to tip for getting a "good enough" haircut. read more

If you care about how you look, and want the very best haircut you can get in the Tucson area, I have to direct you to the El Rio Barber-Stylist shop. They are friendly and efficient and very seldom does a customer have to wait long before it's their turn. If you're extra lucky, you might find yourself in Julieta Avila's chair. Her skills are in high demand every day there, and she is often tied up doing hair coloring, perms and the like, but she can sculpt the hair on a man's head like no one else can. She is a real pro, and can work wonders in no time flat. She always makes me leave with a smile....because in addition to a terrific haircut she has great stories to tell as well. read more

Great little local business. I get my hair done by the owner. I'm pretty picky about my hair and they did it perfectly. Not only was the outcome better than about 5 other places I've tried in Tucson (more well-known places which all came recommended), but the prices are much better too. read more