Gabby was terrific. Showed her a picture of Ryan Reynold's haircut and asked her to get me to look the same. She came pretty close.. Great haircut and reasonable price. I will definitely be back for regular cuts. read more

Gabi has been the best stylist/ barber for my kids cuts. She's always friendly and has a lolly pop for them to take on their way out. Really fast and hardly ever a wait! I came here on a friends recommendation and so glad I found her. She's in the back of the building. There's actually an entrance on the side. read more

Titi man, the barber did a wonderful job. The only downside is all the barbers are talkative and they speak in Spanish and that makes little uncomfortable as we don't know either they are talking about the clients or they are just enjoying their own company. On my positive note, I don't like barbers talking to me, unless there needs information exchange regarding the haircut, win win for me. read more

Businesses that died in the pandemic: Review #4 yesterday, John (who cuts Wyatt's hair) called to say the doors are locked for good. I've been going to Garcia's since before most of you were born. Abel (Garcia) usually cut my hair. his chair was in the back in a niche with wall photos of family and friends, many of whom are my family and friends too. three weeks ago, I stopped by mid afternoon for a haircut (my first in over a year) but they were closed. the next morning at a pickup softball game, one of my buddies told me Abel died the day before from complications of Covid. more than businesses have died in this pandemic. somedays, it's hard to measure what we've lost to Covid-19. somedays, it's not. read more

This is an old barber shop so if you want a barber shop that looks nice and takes credit cards. Then go elsewhere. Having said that the hair cuts were ok/good and affordable. read more

Garcia's is a 5-Star spot. They've been in business since the 50's and run a nice shop. Walk-ins are available. read more

First time going here after my buddies told me how great they are. Great haircut for 21 bucks I will def go back for my next cut. The people are super friendly and know how to cut hair! This place has been around like 70 years or something like that. It's an all cash business so make sure to have the money before you go, don't make the mistake I did and have to run to an ATM after lol read more

Convenient, quality service. Old fashioned Barber Shop in the heart of Carlsbad Village

Gabi is the best barber in Carlsbad. She is very gentle and actually listens to what you want your hair to look like. She has done my hair for a while and now does my sons. She's so sweet and takes great care of her clients. Garcia's is an awesome old school barbershop that is reasonably priced unlike most other places these days. read more

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The male barber was terrible. Did not listen to a single word my cousin said and it turned out very uneven. Had to get my grandmother to cut it afterwards because the finished product was so bad. read more

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This place is absolutely the best place to get a cut and a shave . Super friendly staff.

This is the best little old school barbershop in the Village of Carlsbad.... They are great and a pleasure to be around, I'd highly recommend them ! FYI - cash only read more

Worst haircut ever and doesn't shave. Waste of time don't come here. They only accept cash and don't tell you until you get a cut.

Nice place, nice people, bring a warm smile to your face. One of the oldest business in Carlsbad downtown. read more

Garcia's Barber Shop - Barbers Near Me - Carlsbad, California

We didn't realize that the barbershop re-opened with new owners. My dad got in right away. The female barber was really nice. Finally my dad looks like my dad and no longer has a military haircut! Definitely will be back! read more

Great bunch of guys. Great barbers and Ill miss Abel, who has died. RIP. I don't know where Ill go. Wearing long hair in tribute. Changed

I love this barber shop. Good prices and good cuts. They still use a straight razor on you neck and around your ears.

I've lived in Oceanside CA for 13 years and for the first year and a half I had to wear a bad haircut because I just couldn't find a quality barbershop, and I looked everywhere. I've been coming to Garcias for a long time and that's because I've found a real good shop. All the folks that cut your hair do a great job and always have something to talk about. It was hard to find a replacement for Tell's barbershop in Santa Monica, but I found one! They can cut everyone's hair, all styles all lengths. Very reasonably priced for a shop in Carlsbad with parking available in the rear. When you're done you can go next door for some good food at Garcias Mexican restaurant. read more

I moved to Carlsbad 2 years ago, and tried a couple of barbershops before I found Garcia's. I tried multiple barbers in this barbershop, and have been happiest with John. They've all been around a long time, and they know how to cut hair. I definitely recommend this barbershop to anyone looking in the area. read more

So I am a local business owner that is across the tracks from the barber shop. I love going here. I am just a plain guy, and need a basic functional modern haircut. Nothing frilly, as there is not much to work with anyway, but hey, here ya go, great environment, and great people. Customers immediately become friendly after they walk in the door. The TV is on, and usually on sports. Great haircut every time, and i have been going for a year now. I don't need anywhere else because these folks are great! And at $13 for a cut, it's awesome! I am from Chicago, and I always knew my barber Tony in the Coat of Arms shop, with the knight suit, and swords to match. This place is a family barber shop. Bring the kids, everyone is mellow! Strongly Suggest! read more

These guys rock, neighborhood feel and quality work. You can tell they take pride in what they do. Looking forward to going back.

We are staying in Carlsbad on vacation. I called barbershops in order of miles to my hotel and they answered the phone on the first ring. The person was very joyful and upbeat and let me know that I did not need an appointment and to bring my son over there at my convenience. My son is terrified of barbers, but the employees here were able to keep my son smiling and laughing. The haircut was amazing and it was perfect for our trip to Legoland. I was in and out in a short amount of time. With these fabulous barbers and top notch customer service it is no wonder they have been in business for so many years. While I waited, I received valuable information about the community, their business and Legoland. I will definitely come back here next time I am in Carlsbad! I forgot to mention, they gave my son TWO lollipops instead of one. :) read more

Garcia's Barber Shop - The perfect haircut before Legoland! - Barbers Near Me - Carlsbad, California

I needed an immediate, traditional, easy-to-care for haircut, and had a hard time finding a spot that would do walk-ins. I've known about Garcia's for years, since we have been dining at the restaurant for decades but never tried the Barber Shop. I loved it. I described to Janie what I was looking for, and she did a fantastic job! The folks friendly, no wait (this time), and the cut I was looking for is all I can ask. Great job Janie! See you all again in a few weeks! read more

Great barber shop that may be closed permanently. Customers of john can reach him at +1 (760) 846-0769

I should start off by saying that my husband is in the Navy and has missed a lot of milestones with our two year old son, so he was really looking forward to taking him to an old fashioned barber shop to get his hair cut. I called ahead of time to ask about the wait and they said it shouldn't be a problem since they had five barbers working. We showed up about two hours before closing and there was only one or two other guys waiting and most of the people in the chairs were nearly done. My son sat patiently waiting, so excited to see everyone getting their haircut and to be there with his dad. We waited. And waited. And waited. One barber saw us looking at our watch and said it wouldn't be long now, that everyone was just about done. That's when we looked around and noticed that everyone WAS done...they were just all clearly trying not to be the first one done so they wouldn't have to do a child's haircut. This was confirmed as one guy stood up and left with a complete haircut, and the barber swept the entire shop instead of taking my son (who was still happily reading a magazine). When another barber said, "You have a young man waiting on you" the barber insisted on sweeping the floor instead and made a joke about being a better sweeper to the other barbers. We finally gave up at that point and left, which sent my son into hysterical tears because he had so wanted to get his hair cut while his dad was home. For having so many military photos posted around the barber shop, they should be ashamed of the experience they gave this local military family today. read more

I have been going to Garcia's in Carlsbad since I moved to Oceanside 4 years ago. A friend told me about the place. Garcia's is a step back to a simpler place in time. It is what you want in a Barber Shop. The Barber's listen to you and take the time to treat you like a person. It is sometimes a wait to get your haircut, but it is worth the wait. The conversation's that take place between the customers and the barbers is priceless. You feel like you are in Floyd's barber shop in Mayberry. There are generations of patrons and generations of barbers. If you want to know something about the North County....someone in the shop will tell you. It may be a barber or someone waiting to get their haircut. If you like to go to Supercuts, or one of those places that asks what number setting you want on the razor...this is NOT the place. They take the time to do it right, including using a straight razor and shaving cream to do the final touches. You don't have to wait for John. Go to the first open Chair. Geez I have to wait for 3-4 guys in front of me just to....never mind. They are all great. Just because there is a line for John...really if it is your first time....you don't need John...yeah ah you can (wink wink) go ahead of me buddy...that chair is empty why wait!!! What kind of dork would go to Garcia and ask for a haircut as close to the skin as possible....a skinhead? Skinheads there are plenty of other Barber shops go yelp yourself somewhere else..we don't need Steven M's in here and keep your $600 dollars this place is Priceless!!! read more

I have been to garcias probably 7 or 8 times over the last year since i retired. I generally get Janie to cut my hair. I'm close to bald on top and usually get the sides very close. It's basically a #1 crew cut. I'm really there primarily to get my neck cleaned up. She's very nice and does an ok job. She seems to have professional equipment. Recently Janie was out for the day and when i walked in eventhough no one was there the other two barbers directed me to the substitute barber as there were engrossed in daytime tv. My barber had the kind of clippers you would have at home with the plastic guards for cutting length adjustment. Not changeable metal blades which is pretty much standard professional equipment. He also had a worn out plastic brush that i believe he has been using for all 55 years he said he has been cutting hair. I asked him to just even out my hair and clean up my neck and not to shorten it this time as i am trying grow it out. First thing he did was run clippers on side of my head cutting down to about a 1 or 2 length. I had to stop him and reiterate the instructions, but really the damage had been done. I noticed when he was shaving my neck that he had his mask off. I could have made a stink, but i just gave him $20 for bad $13 haircut and said good luck and left. I hear that John is a very good barber but I'm afraid I'll never know. I think it is time to seek out different local barber to support and hope for the best. BTW, they watch a lot of the Price is Right if that's your thing. read more

I visited Garcia's last month hoping to find my new barber shop since I am new to Carlsbad. Unfortunately, the experience was less than spectacular. I got a pretty basic fade but the woman who did my cut seemed more interested in talking to her co-worker than focusing on my head. The end result was not horrible but wasn't good either. The fade was not very clean or straight and I ended up touching it up at home afterwards. She did do a decent job fading the neckline but it was a little crooked as well. In all fairness, I have only visited this place once and I have heard good things from others but a barber shop is only as good as it's worst set of scissors. I would probably give them another shot, but I'm going to check out the other Barbers in the area first. read more

Old fashioned Barber Shop in Downtown Carlsbad Village. I have been by this place several times while visiting State Street, so finally decided to try it out. It is exactly what you want in a barger....Very quick, easy, and affordable, and the workers are all very nice. I Didn't have to wait at all either.... read more

Garcia's barbershop is open again. Glad to see a few our familiar barbers are back in & cutting hair. I have been going to this barbershop for the past 10 years. Great prices for men's haircuts too. I miss Abe cutting my hair too. read more

Best barber shop in the world. Lawrence is a gentleman and a scholar. Best old school style shop hot shave cream, straight razor, scalp massage. Dont think its beatable read more

Quaint Place, located right in the village. Service was super affordable. The cut was great, and he even shaved me down free of charge. It has an old school vibe, which I like. If I'm in town again, I will definitely get a trim here again. read more

Garcia's Barber Shop gives fantastic hair cuts at affordable prices. I've been going there regularly for over twenty years for what Lawrence my stylist always says a "gentleman's haircut". Garcia's provides exceptional service that will exceed your expectations with extraordinary value. read more

Pleasant, old-fashioned Barbershop; even used a straight edge razor to clean up the back of my husband's neck. Most importantly, truly good haircut and good all-around service at a very reasonable cost. read more

If you want to look like you just got out of boot camp, this place is for you. Completely ignored how I wanted a trim and broke out the clippers. Buzzed it short up the sides and left a big blob of hair on top. Had to ask to have the top evened out so at least it looked like a haircut and not like I got punked. read more

The barber's were really friendly, nice and very knowledgeable. True Barber Shop!!! Had a lot of shop talk going on and the quality of haircut was top notch. read more

Garcia's Barber Shop - Keepin it old skool. Nice fade - Barbers Near Me - Carlsbad, California

Don't get your haircut by the lady in the first chair as you walk in. It was my first time and I went because I work near by. She did a really bad job and I'm being modest. For the majority of the hair I had hair on my face and my hair is uneven all through out the sides and the back of my neck. The price was great which is why I'm not giving this review 1 star. I should have listened to Jon J.'s review. Wait for one of the other barbers. read more

I moved to the area and was looking for a new barber who gives a decent cut and also knows how to trim and shape beards. When I asked the barber if he knew how to cut beards he said he did. I got an OK cut for the money, but I had to spend an hour at home fixing the poor job he did with my facial hair. It would have been better if he told me he was not comfortable trimming beards than practicing on mine. The warm razor neck shave was nice and the shop has the old school atmosphere I was looking for. read more

The guy in the window chair didn't listen to a simple request and just whacked away. It seemed like it was a joke. Maybe he only knows one cut. Either way, it's bad. read more

Average barber shop nothing special, haircut was ok. The wait was not too long, probably because nobody wanted the barber I got. If I was in the area and in a pinch I would stop here again, but only as a last resort. read more