La Mesa Barber Shop

Still the best hair cut I've gotten in San Diego…read more I have been going here for over 8 years and have never had a bad hair cut. The hair cuts are always consistent and look great, but the consistency is what I appreciate. Steven is my barber. He took me in as a walk-in years ago and have stayed with him ever since. Steven also cuts my son's hair so it's always fun to go together and get our ears lowered. There are currently 4 barbers here. All are super cool with fun personalities. They always have music or a movie playing. They also have a beer fridge, so help yourself if you're thirsty. Hair cut prices are fair, in my opinion, because you get a great quality cut and a shaving cream/razor finish. Cuts cost $35 You make your appointments on their website. They have a phone number that you can call them, but thy prefer you make your appointment online. I downloaded the Booksy app and make my appointment that way. It's super easy and straight forward. I don't think they always take walk-ins but you can try your luck.

I've been coming here since I moved across the street a couple of years ago. I have sat in every…read morechair in the shop and every one of the barbers deliver a top notch haircut. Kyle is my go-to when our schedules match (Kevin is my backup, but equally good. As are all of the guys.) It's always nice when your guy remembers you and I always have a great time catching up. I just had my first haircuts in six months and he still knew exactly what I wanted. I walked out clean and felt great. I always enjoy the crew working the chairs. Good Padres talk and people that know the area and make me feel like I'm at home. They recently redid the inside of the shop and it looks awesome, BUT they took out one of the TVs and three of the five chairs have to stare at the wall if they don't feel like being social. I love the cuts and the conversation, but I miss being able to see the TV from my seat. I hope it doesn't affect which barbers get people because of that. Big fan of these guys and super happy to have them nearby!

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Honor Among Thieves

5.0(19 reviews)

0.7 mi

Tino regularly cut my hair a few years but we lost track of each other when he changed shops. By…read morechance, we reconnected and he gave me the best cut I've had in years. What a great shop. I live in South Park but will be back again soon. Every one is so friendly and a great vibe.

My husband was looking for a good barber shop as he works on leveling up his style. He wanted to…read morestop going to the good ole franchise barber shops and go somewhere that can advise him on how to style his hair. He found this place on Google and had an amazing experience and have returned once since!

Honor Among Thieves is a find at the edge of La Mesa Village!

Javier delivered Deacon's best cut yet.

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Boulevard Barber & Shave

4.6(86 reviews)

0.4 mi

Azaleah is my go to gal. She's been cutting my hair for 13 years. The salon is warm and friendly…read more If you're looking for a good razor fade, go see

I've been getting my hair cut for 20 years, but the last three years with Azaleah have easily been…read morethe best. For 150+ weeks straight, I've trusted her with my hair, and she has never missed. Azaleah isn't just an incredibly talented barber who gives the sharpest fades I've ever had-she is an absolute pleasure to be around and has become a consistent, bright spot in my weekly routine. I constantly get compliments on her work, and as I prepare to move, saying goodbye to this shop is one of the hardest parts. It's going to take a long time to find anyone who can even come close to her skill and character. If you want a barber who genuinely cares about the craft and her clients, look no further.

Kristy .

Before mess | After Clean uP^

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Ducky's Barber Shop

4.7(239 reviews)

4.6 mi•Bostonia

I've been going to Ducky's for several years because the service is excellent, friendly and clean…read more I used to get my haircut & beard trim from Jesse, before he moved to TN. Now Danny cuts my hair and trims my beard and does an excellent job as well. If you don't take your hair care needs to Ducky's, you're losing money. Thank you, Danny, I'll be back.

I can't say anything but meticulous, great, friendly, totally on point. Sad I'm moving after I…read morefound out. This would be my spot if I was staying.

Hair cut by mike

Inside

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S & N Barber Shop and Master Shave

4.7(128 reviews)

1.8 mi•Fletcher Hills

Fabulous Shop, Barber, "Naseem"! Kind, high customer care &…read moreprofessionalism in his craft, totally cool shop!!, excellent pricing, and high attention to detail in his cuts & grooming. Took my 92year old father. He looked like a new man once Naseem finished. Found out he's the Owner as well. If I could give him 10's it wouldn't be overrated in the least. Run, don't walk, if you want an EPIC cut & style.

so I just stopped here at lunchtime to get an edge my hair and a shave. They advertise a full…read morehaircut as $30. The barber offered to clean the sides of my hair a bit too, and the shave was with an old electric, shaving machine, not the expected blade shave that you get in a barbershop not very pleasant and at the end the bill was $40 so will not be going back to the place and I don't recommend it. Addendum: see the business-owner response bellow. I will not comment on it as it speaks for itself.

COLLAGE of LAST Four VISITS!!!

Great job

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S & N Barbershop and Master Shave, the best place to get a haircut in East County!!!

Wise's Barbershop

4.7(15 reviews)

1.3 mi

My kid had been growing his hair out for years and then suddenly decided he wanted to cut it all…read moreoff. As someone who has fallen victim to some terrible haircuts in my childhood, I refused to let that happen to him. I got on the Google machine and literally typed in "best place in San Diego for a 12 year old boy to get a cool haircut" (LOL) and Wise's popped up. I booked an appointment with Tommy and I am so glad that I did! Tommy took the time to listen to my kid and they figured out together exactly what he wanted. He left the barbershop feeling so good and confident. I caught him checking himself out in the mirror constantly after that first haircut, he loved it! We just went back in yesterday for a trim before school starts and now, once again, he cannot stop staring at himself. Thank you, Tommy! Obviously, we will be back!

My 1st time here & even though they had appointments lined up for the day, Danny took me in on a…read morewalk in basis! Danny managed to trim my beard during the process & we had a great conversation (I love to vent), he listened. Respectful, courteous & polite. I'll be back again, with an appointment, after dropping off my doggie at Doggie Do's.

Loved the peacock and the guitars on the wall.

My handsome guy and his new cut

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Van's Barber

4.2(80 reviews)

1.5 mi

Took my Grandson in for a haircut, he was a little bushy so brought him Van's where I know he'll…read moreget a great cut, they are awesome with kids! The Vibe is like an old tyme shop which is cool! Benny hair turned out perfect and the cost was inline with other shops.

I should of went to yelp first and looked at the pictures. WTF is wrong with the barber?!?! I asked…read morefor 2 clip fade, he proceeds to use a zero and fades so high and inward. Now I have to consider shaving my head or wear a hat for the next month or so. Stay away from this stupid place. I can't post photos it's too damn embarrassing.

My Grandson Benny and Mr Fong the Barber.

The barber who cut or butchered my hair . :/

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Always happy to see Van!

Faded Barbershop

3.0(7 reviews)

3.5 mi•Cajon Heights

So glad I found this place! I'm new to the El Cajon area and had been searching for a barbershop…read morethat could properly cut my 7-year-old's hair. Daniel was available, and he did an amazing job! The haircut turned out exactly how I wanted. My little man can't stop looking in the mirror. The customer service here is top-tier. Everyone was so friendly and welcoming. I also had my two other boys with me, and the staff went out of their way to make them feel comfortable. My middle child even got to play PlayStation while we waited, which made the experience so much easier. We've definitely found our barbershop. Highly recommend!

Customer service was great the place is clean and has a great vibe and the haircut was fire!!!…read more Definitely recommend this shop!

Eyebrows! And previous haircut at the Faded.

Taper, beard line up

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Fixed the hair. Amazing service

Legendz Barbershop

4.0(47 reviews)

1.6 mi

Not from San Diego area, I needed a place for a cut. This place came highly recommended from a…read morefamily friend. Legendz did not disappoint. I got cut by Larry; friendly, welcoming, great conversation, an all around professional barber, great music and a friendly environment. Price was 30 for the cut. In riverside I pay the same so it's consistent. I was a walk in but there was an available chair, i recommend making an appointment because i can see it getting busy. I recommend this place to everyone who is in the area.

Legendz barbershop Owner TIM…read more On May 1, 2025, I made a Venmo transaction for Braids by Sonia, but accidentally sent it to, Tim Dadaba the owner of Legends Barber Shop and my barber at one. I contacted Tim via text, May 1 who indicated receiving an email notification of the transaction (full text messages may be uploaded to Google and Yelp). Nonetheless, Tim agreed to refund the in error payment. On May 2, I contacted Venmo, conveyed the situation, and they provided a case number for Tim to use to reverse the $190 transaction. Although I provided Tim with the case number and instructions of the process, I didn't hear back from him for 3 weeks, by which time I had already disputed the charge with my bank and venmo canceled the claim due to the owner of Legendz failed to contact venmo to dispute the claim (email reply will be attached to Google and Yelp). When communicating with Tim via text, he's insisting that I contact Venmo again to reverse the charges, which I'm unable to do. Tim has sent voice and text messages expressing extreme frustration about the inconvenience and mentioning an issue with his significant other, but I'm unclear how that relates to him taking $190 from me. I've informed him that I've spoken to my bank to dispute the charge. As of today, July 17, 2025 my banking institution finds "no error" thereby reversing the disputed amount of $190.00. The unnecessary waste of my time has led to mental frustration and confusion, resulting in a series of issues including gas, debit card replacement, a new credit card, a Better Business Bureau complaint, public notification through various media outlets, and a small claims court case for $190, plus any additional fees (court & notary) etc. Side note: My transactions with venmo clearly show no transactions between, Tim and myself since August 16, 2023. However, the business I intended to pay reflects $190 transaction on multiple occasions in the past year and a half. My initial interaction with Tim required me to make a deposit for first time consumers per his policy, after the initial visit he reversed the deposit on venmo thereby crediting my account. What sets this transaction apart? The owner of Legendz Barber shop has stolen a $190 invalid payment then later created a scenario to justify stealing my money and needless to say Tim and myself never had an altercation when I was a client.

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Kids love this place

Calvin's Cut Barber Shop

4.4(39 reviews)

1.2 mi

I visited today 27 February 2026,…read more Expert barber shop. Fair and reasonable price. All I had to say were a few words and the barber did the rest. Hair cut was perfect! I highly recommend Calvin's Cut Barber Shop. Thank you so much!!

Horrible customer service and taking care people hang up on your face when you call them to book an…read moreappointment

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Getting handsome!

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Tommy G.

9

3

8

18 years ago

I submitted the info to yelp, it is now La Mesa Barber not Tom's Barber Shop. Any who, on to review! Thanks to my ex girlfriend she's got me on this self grooming schedule. It used to pay off... Every 3 weeks I stop in here on Saturday and get my hairs cut. I hate getting my hair cut it used to give me panic attacks... some people hate the dentist. I hate haircuts. I love this place. I feel comfortable in there, nobody judging you just old dudes in line, it's easy. Hence the 5 stars when maybe someone would give it 4... It's always staffed with two Asian guys. One young and one old. I usually get the younger guy but the older guy is way faster. Good haircuts $8 for trim and $12 or so for beard trim or "longer hair." The conversation reminds me of Zohan the typical "have you seen any good movies lately?" or usually I'll catch part of the Notre Dame game in there and we'll talk football before I head down to Pete's Place. The younger guy knows him some college ball. Two times in there they started to recognize me and I guess now I'm somewhat of a regular. It's a good ole fashion barber with smelly powder and witch hazel after they trim your neck. Stop by and try it out, it's great. Sit and read a book on the history of La Mesa, or about Pearl Harbor while you wait. Good, cheap haircuts, friendly barbers and smells just like a manly barber shop should. read more

Arjay F.

0

2

0

8 years ago

Lee works in the vista. And I follow him here too because he's the best to go to for haircuts, and he doesn't mess around.

Jonathan F.

4

1

0

5 years ago

Cool guy give me the best hair cut in town works only Monday Tuesday and Saturday name is Lee

Thatsaphone K.

24

2

29

10 months ago

I gave Mr. Lee a rating of 5 stars for his quality haircut and excellent service. 5 stars

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Legendz barbershop Owner TIM…read more On May 1, 2025, I made a Venmo transaction for Braids by Sonia, but accidentally sent it to, Tim Dadaba the owner of Legends Barber Shop and my barber at one. I contacted Tim via text, May 1 who indicated receiving an email notification of the transaction (full text messages may be uploaded to Google and Yelp). Nonetheless, Tim agreed to refund the in error payment. On May 2, I contacted Venmo, conveyed the situation, and they provided a case number for Tim to use to reverse the $190 transaction. Although I provided Tim with the case number and instructions of the process, I didn't hear back from him for 3 weeks, by which time I had already disputed the charge with my bank and venmo canceled the claim due to the owner of Legendz failed to contact venmo to dispute the claim (email reply will be attached to Google and Yelp). When communicating with Tim via text, he's insisting that I contact Venmo again to reverse the charges, which I'm unable to do. Tim has sent voice and text messages expressing extreme frustration about the inconvenience and mentioning an issue with his significant other, but I'm unclear how that relates to him taking $190 from me. I've informed him that I've spoken to my bank to dispute the charge. As of today, July 17, 2025 my banking institution finds "no error" thereby reversing the disputed amount of $190.00. The unnecessary waste of my time has led to mental frustration and confusion, resulting in a series of issues including gas, debit card replacement, a new credit card, a Better Business Bureau complaint, public notification through various media outlets, and a small claims court case for $190, plus any additional fees (court & notary) etc. Side note: My transactions with venmo clearly show no transactions between, Tim and myself since August 16, 2023. However, the business I intended to pay reflects $190 transaction on multiple occasions in the past year and a half. My initial interaction with Tim required me to make a deposit for first time consumers per his policy, after the initial visit he reversed the deposit on venmo thereby crediting my account. What sets this transaction apart? The owner of Legendz Barber shop has stolen a $190 invalid payment then later created a scenario to justify stealing my money and needless to say Tim and myself never had an altercation when I was a client.

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