Dont pay attention to bad reviews! GO see the dresses!
We went to several dress shops without appointments for Quinceanera dresses in Chula Vista on a Sat. Saw 3 shops and were disappointed with selections and prices, but we were unable to see Mario's Boutique that day. We ended up going to LA next day to see all the dress shops in the LA downtown area and I was not impressed of how the dresses are sold without price tags upfront, but realized buying a legit quince dress is gonna cost $$$$. We went home frustrated, defeated with the whole dress search and the cost of everything. On Monday, I decided to see just go back to Mario's to view the Quinceanera dress selections just to see if there was anything worthwhile before I took my daughter. When I came in, Mario acknowledged me, but he was on the phone so I perused the dresses on my own, which was fine. I was super impressed with the beautiful selections over any of the other shops I previously saw. I told him my price range and told him which ones I liked and I would bring my daughter back the next eve to try them on. His prices were competitive with others and fair, but I felt he had more quality dresses. So we came back Tues eve, and my daughter tried on 3 dresses and she was in love with them all and Mario was really patient, yet hustle to fit all 3 dresses and did not charge us to try them like some shops do. It is a LOT of work to get these dresses on especially with the lacing on the back and the hoopskirt, but he did it all on his own, and also tried to tend to other customers as best he can. He said he would retrieve the dress we chose in smaller size from storage the next day. He even had the train modified to a big bowtie ready for us to pickup with the dress that same day even tho he originally told us it would take a week. My daughter was super happy, the dress fit perfect and the bowtie, and the tiara to top it off. We felt relieved since our event is less 3 months and can now check this off our list!!!
The place is not big, but the selection is REALLY really nice, different colors, styles and sizing. I can see some customers may want the red carpet service, but we found Mario to be more than sufficient and very nice. Come during the weekdays and maybe you will beat the weekend crowds and get more attention, or make an appointment so you can at least have some dedicated time. Just keep in mind, not to be too high maintenance and demanding and realize beautiful Quince dresses will cost you! Give Mario's Boutique a try and you wont be disappointed. THANK YOU MARIO!!!!!! read more