MY Experience. This…read morereview is not to discourage future customers but simply to voice my frustration and give light to future customer that might come across the same situation. I brought a 90's Padres Jacket for a cleaning service, It already had some wear and tear as show in the first 2 photos and I just wanted a clean up. I was charged the $85 service BEFORE receiving said service and the gentlemen inspected the jacket to review its materials to see if it would be compatible for the service as the use chemical and solutions to clean jackets. I had to sign a paper before leaving it allowing the company to save themselves in a dissatisfied customer situation. The quote was 4-5 days, I waited a week. Finally got the call today and was shown my jacket and god this is not the SAME jacket. It was basically frickin destroyed?! The guy started explaining what had happened and that my jacket turned out to be synthetic leather and that those kinds of jackets don't do well in the cleaning service. My first thought is: IF YOU KNEW THIS WAS SYNTHETIC WHY NOT VOICE THAT, IF YOU KNEW IT WOULD NO DO WELL IN THE CLEANING WHY NOT HIGHLY OPPOSE IT??? IF YOU SAW DURING THE PROCESS IT WAS DOING MORE HARM THEN GOOD WHY NOT CALL THE CUSTOMER FOR A FINAL APPROVAL??? I didn't say a word, just thank you and have a nice day. In all honesty I am completely frustrated, this jacket isn't one you can find at your nearest store, it can't be easily found on the internet it's a rare jacket and I was really excited to wear it. The guy at the countered joked talking about how crunchy it came out and that "he didn't even want to fold it because it might rip and tear more??" I will take some accountability, it's my first time with this kind of jacket and I am personally not too educated on leather jackets but if i'm going to leather shop and I was asking question prior... EDUCATE ME BIG BROOO LIKE WTF?! anywho i'm done. F service, they care more for profit then the care of their customers garments. probably will ever come back :/ dang shame tbh.... i was going to be the flyest person in petco stadium smh.

Decided to visit this store to purchase our sailor a new leather jacket. You can park on the…read morestreet, for free, and the place is a bit unassuming, as it looks as if it may not have a large selection, but we did discover otherwise. The lady behind the counter was very accommodating and after he found the right coat, they did have a military discount, which was great. I would recommend checking them out, as the prices are very fair.

We got a patch on our work cap Excellent job…read moreHighly recommend! Will come back for other sewing services.

The lady was absolutely wonderful!!! She trimmed my curtains and it was done the same day and…read moreextremely Reasonable pricing!!! I would highly recommend her services!!!

Border Leather, thank you for making my creations/dreams come alive. Gloria, Meyer are the sweetest…read morefolks you would ever meet. They are very helpful and know their stuff. I go there for leather and I love how Meyer helps me and gets me the right leather I need for the shoes I make. The prices are very affordable and I walk out very satisfied. Thank you

Such a cute store and a nice couple that runs it. Very helpful and nice to talk to. There is such a…read morelarge selection of yarn here it was so nice walking around and seeing all the different kinds. Good selection of different weights, colors, and materials/blends. They also let me know that some of the projects hanging above the yarn have an assigned number and you can request the patterns if you're interested in making it yourself. I thought that was pretty cool! I would absolutely come here again!

I purchased the deluxe leather repair kit last year in July, 2025 and restored the seats in my car…read morein August. The damage was an L shaped tear on the back cushion and wear and tear on the bolster of the driver's seat. Following instructions, the repair looked great. This is a hobby car and used maybe a couple of thousand miles/year. I noticed this summer both areas were tearing apart, and now they both look like they did before restoration. The repair compound has completely come loose. Very disappointed in the long term results. One positive is the color match is great: after dying, the seats looked terrific. I have ended up getting some seat covers for the car. I would not recommend this kit for long term use

He has moved to work from home but still stops by the parking lot in midway by his old store on…read moresaturdays to pick up shoes . I broke my expensive Christian Loubuitons heel and was amazed how he repaired them to where you couldn't even tell . They were my favorite boots and wasn't sure he could fix them and he did . Hugo is truly the best! look for his facebook page leather magic to see his info

I had an outstanding experience at El Centenario in Chula Vista. I came in looking for a suit,…read moreboots, and a belt for an upcoming wedding, and Enrique took the time to help me put together an outfit that exceeded my expectations. His knowledge of western wear, attention to detail, and eye for matching colors, materials, and styles made the entire process easy and enjoyable. What impressed me the most was the level of craftsmanship and customer service. Enrique custom-fitted and handcrafted an ostrich skin belt for me right there in the shop to ensure it fit perfectly. That level of dedication and expertise is something you rarely find anymore. He also recommended an excellent local tailor who completed the final alterations, making the entire experience seamless. Everyone at the store was courteous, knowledgeable, and genuinely invested in helping me find exactly what I was looking for. Their selection is not only extensive, but the quality of their western wear is unlike anything I've found elsewhere. If you're looking for authentic, high-quality western clothing and exceptional customer service, I can't recommend El Centenario enough. Enrique and his team went above and beyond, and I'll definitely be coming back for future purchases.

Bad customer service. Not a single greeting nor eye contact from either male employee.read more

I'm pleased. I dropped off a purse with a damaged strap and picked up said purse with a mended…read morestrap within a week. Although they weren't done by the initial schedule they forecasted, I wasn't in a rush so the key for you is to be patient and just let them do their thing. They were prompt in updating me with the whole process so I had nothing to fuss about. The next time I have a wardrobe malfunction, I will be back.

Brought shoes in for new insoles and heel replacements. Very expensive, I received my shoes with…read moreresidue inside the shoe, marks and scuffs they didn't have before. Not very detail oriented or clean, similar to how they keep the shop, lots of clutter and not clean. How they keep the shop should've been an indication of their work but I wanted to give them a chance since they're near me. Disappointed.

Great selection of boots and leather goods. We were actually looking for guayabera's and we were…read moreable to find one for our son but they had some limited sizing. Sounds lively inventory shifts a lot so would go back to see what is new.

I want to thank the owners of the store for providing an exceptional costumer service. Es mi…read moresegunda vez visitando la tienda y venía buscando una hebilla vaquera, salí con una hebilla muy bonita y con dos cinturones de muy buena calidad! Aunque el lugar es pequeño ellos tienen una gran selection de ropa, calzado, sombreros, y accesorios para los que nos gusta la onda vaquera. I want to point out the costumer service, they are friendly and willing to help out, that in itself adds to the great Value for my purchase. I will come back for sur

Absolutely exceptional work. Super high quality materials, craftsmanship, and expertise. Fair cost…read more Friendly. True artist. They've repaired a few of my shoes, most recently (photo attached) a foot resoling/reheeling of my favorite boots.

A shoe miracle worker. I had a set of Gray boots that had become discolored and numerous shoe…read morerepair. People told me that the leather was beyond Repair. wrong! Robert treated the leather put a beautiful color and shine on the boots and now they're back in my closet instead of on the way to the Goodwill. Thank you so much.

I was working on the set for our spring musical. Fabric stores have become scarce in San Diego…read more But I remembered this amazing warehouse and it has been such a long time since I've been here. I could literally spend a good three hours in here just looking around at everything! There's a great variety of fabrics and designs. There is also foam that you can have cut to size. Also, a number of pillows and cushions to choose from. They also have a reupholster office! The young man who helped me was great! Cut the fabric like butter and rolled it up on a tube. After he cut some foam for me, he tied them up so it was easy for me to carry. Oh, and make sure you look at the fabric that is on sale. Lots of good buys back there! The only think that was challenging was being able to pay through my school, which might have been also an issue with my district. Other than that, the staff is really friendly and I look forward to coming back!

I used to shop here a lot 20 years ago. Last month I needed some basic black automotive carpet,…read morepretty simple. Bought a couple of yards. Today I unroll it to do my project and the rubber backing is dried and rotted, when you cut it all the pile falls out. Even where you dont cut it just rub it and the pile falls out leaving a bare spot. Now these guys handle this stuff all day, theres no way when he cut this off the roll he didnt see this was defective because it leaves a helluva mess. I brought it straight home and didnt store it outside or in a hot car. (Its automotive carpet anyway!) I dont think I will be back soon if theyre trying to unload old defective product, this is not cool.

I've been looking for a good local leather shop recently. Came across this business and read the…read moregreat reviews.. unfortunately it was a huge disappointment.. don't waste your time or money!! I brought the bag in and we looked at what the issue was.. the thread was coming undone where the strap was being secured to the bag.. we agreed to put in a single black rivet on each side to match and secure the strap.. told me it'd be about 15 minutes. I came back and he put in three on each side which was a bit strange.. I noticed they were uneven and they even scratched the front of the bag under the flap.. talked to him about that then he apologized and tried to buff it out.. paid the man and walked out because I was already upset about the quality of work done.. on the way out noticed that he actually spliced the leather on the side right where the stitching was coming undone so now it's even worse than before because that entire piece of leather is no longer securing the strap.. almost the same exact issue I came in to solve but worse because he would have to fully take it apart to fix it.. seems sneaky to me.. just felt like they were trying to get more money out of me and the job he did do was very inadequate .. definitely no pride in their craftsmanship... got my money back and said I was going somewhere else! very upset because I'd like to regularly support local businesses... went in there based on the great reviews they had specifically about their craftsmanship no matter how small the job. makes you think about going to bigger companies with actual standards... if zero was an option, I'd put that instead..

Repaired my WWII binocular case. Excellent workmanship, good customer service and reasonable price.read more