Came in with a ROUGH situation, and they totally helped me out! They were so nice, incredibly quick, and reasonably priced! So glad I got my alterations done here!! read more

The service requested was performed as requested and I would say even better than expected! My mother used to be a seamstress and I can say I am pleased by the work done. I needed a couple patches moved from one shirt to another including one that was a memorial from a sudden passing this year. Thank you so much for the kind service, professional touch, and quick service. As for the price: excellent! God bless this business! read more

Had my son's jiu jitsu belt shortened....service was quick and reasonably priced! Would definitely come back for any alterations or sewing!

Great and quality service. I had three pants hand and he did a really great job. It's done when promised and it's also reasonably priced. I will definitely be coming back to get any alterations done. read more

The service requested was performed as requested and I would say even better than expected! My mother used to be a seamstress and I can say I am pleased by the work done. I needed a couple patches moved from one shirt to another including one that was a memorial from a sudden passing this year. Thank you so much for the kind service, professional touch, and quick service. As for the price: excellent! God bless this business! read more

Great service, very friendly. I had alterations done for a couple of shirts and a pair of pants.

I found Lena's Alternations and I had my graduation stole embroidered with both of my degrees and class of 2026!!! The service was amazing, exactly what I was looking for. And for the price!? $50 for all three which is was cheaper than everywhere else. Also I was able to pick the font and size I wanted and there was not any surprises what it was going to look like. If you need something embroidered go here. Highly recommend and will be coming back in the future ! read more

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Brought some pants in to be hemmed. Service was great, work was done to satisfaction and within a reasonable time. Will use them again for any future tailor or dry cleaning needs. read more

Quality work and accurate. Shortened and took in 4 pairs of pants. Good turn around time.

I walked in Monday morning with five articles of clothing with a variety of different needed repairs. Jose not only was able to provide excellent repairs, but also was able to perform the task two days ahead of schedule with a complementary steaming to eliminate wrinkles. Great company, value ($30) and service. Definitely will be returning for any of my repairs and claiming. read more

Incredibly service! The guy working was very friendly and attentive to what I was hoping to get done on my suit. Job very well done and only $18 for a dry cleaning! read more

Super nice and talented staff! Affordable too! My mother and I needed to add some patches to a couple of jackets, and they did amazing work in just a short conversation. Will definitely be coming back for any alterations needs! read more

Jose is the OG of alterations. Need something done? Need letterman jacket patches sewn on? He's got you!

This is my second time coming here, and I'm just as happy with the results as the first time. The work was done beautifully, with great attention to detail. Everyone was very friendly, helpful, and easy to talk to, which made the whole process smooth and pleasant. What really impressed me was how fast everything was done. I was told it would take about a week, which was fine--but it was finished in less than three days! If you're looking for fast, high-quality tailoring with great service, I definitely recommend this place. Thank you again! This is my second time coming here, and I'm just as happy with the results as the first time. The work was done beautifully, with great attention to detail. Everyone was very friendly, helpful, and easy to talk to, which made the whole process smooth and pleasant. What really impressed me was how fast everything was done. I was told it would take about a week, which was fine--but it was finished in less than three days! If you're looking for fast, high-quality tailoring with great service, I definitely recommend this place. Thank you again! read more

A bit pricey, the strip mall its in has very few parking spaces. The gentleman, I believe his name is Jose was personable to me although reviews say otherwise. I paid $25 for a 3" pant hem, when I picked them up the pants wasn't even pressed. I asked like $25 for a hem & no press, he shrugged it off & simply replied yes. Other places would at least press the pants. read more

High quality service and the owner was very friendly ! Very welcoming too, which I appreciated.

Great value for a great price. I had my jeans hemmed. They gave me an estimate and a date. They did exactly what I asked for promptly and for a good price. read more

Despite bringing it to their attention multiple times, my clothes come back with black lint on them, stains and broken buttons. They have a long turn around time, and there's nothing like getting dressed in another city to have your buttons disintegrate while fastening them. Sad, because they have a nice guy who works there, but the person they use offsite is the problem. Careless and doesn't pay attention to detail. read more

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Shoutout to Jose and the team over at Lena's Alterations & Dry Cleaning. Not only do they offer great value and quality service, but I had a situation where I needed something done earlier than planned, and they went out of their way to make it happen. I'll definitely be coming back. Super personable, super friendly--don't waste your time anywhere else. Go to Lena's! read more

Always on time and clothes good and pressed. Good prices and friendly service. Wish they were open later than 4:30pm though, it's not a negative on the service, I just get out late sometimes. read more

Cam in for bridesmaids dress alterations. Staff is super friendly and laid back. Very reminiscent of a bygone time. I was able to get everything done quickly. I haven't gone to the wedding yet so no photos to share. This is a cash only place so keep that in mind and prices aren't listed anywhere, there's also no receipt, but dry clean j g pink slips, if that's something you're concerned about. Very small parking lot. Lost one star because my dress wasn't steamed, which seams like a basic part of finishing alterations work, but I can steam it at home. Also there was pet or hair on clothing in the shop/countertops. Otherwise would recommend and would return absolutely. read more

I had a pair of pants altered and my experience went great. The pants were altered exactly as requested and the price was reasonable. The turnover was also pretty quick. read more

Needed couple of patches sewn for my daughter's letterman jacket . Went in and were done while I waited , priced reasonable and same day service I was so pleased. Will definitely be going back for alterations and anything dry cleaning related . read more

Amazing job by Lena's alteration! Finished my batch of jerseys fast, and did a great job!! Would recommend to anyone in La Mesa

I am only here to say that this place does excellent patchwork and sewing on thick material. I've had to send several friends here for sewing onto thick karate uniforms and belts. I come here for everything else too- dry cleaning, buttons, relationship advice. Great place! read more

Lena's Alterations & Dry Cleaning - Sewing marks on a belt is aparently hard to do- most dry cleaning places won't do it or they will screw it up. - Sewing & Alterations Near Me - La Mesa, California

If you're interested in supporting small business in La Mesa. This is one of those spots. Small, customer oriented with quality service and results. Definitely going to back with my needs for alterations. read more

Jose is awesome. I stopped in today with a bit of an odd request. I have a mask that I need to wear for a conference in Las Vegas but the straps are too tight. One side is sewn into the mask and the other was not. I was trying to find a creative way to make the elastic a bit longer so I could comfortably wear it for the entirety of the conference. I came in expecting that it might not be an easy ask and/or I may have to leave it for a few days. Jose very kindly paused what he was doing and immediately came up with a way to make it just a bit longer so it fit comfortably. He also did this at a crazy reasonable cost. I will definitely be back for any alteration needs I have in the future. Thanks again Jose! read more

Jose was very accommodating, knowledgeable and creative! Top notch customer service! I would recommend anyone and everyone to come here!

Been going here for years, and whether Jose or Lena are working, they're both so nice and easy to talk to, always have my clothes looking good! read more

Excellent alterations for a fair price. Amazed at how the alterations were done, can't tell the items were altered. Will definitely use them again. read more

Lena's is great! The price, turn around time, customer service, and cleanliness when returned is all awesome! Definitely a little hidden gem in La Mesa. read more

Stopped here to get my blue suit dry cleaned and it came back great. I believe it cost under $5 bucks to get each piece of clothing cleaned but worth it. Service was great also. Definitely recommend visiting this place if your local to the area. read more

What a gem this spot is! We've came twice now: once to get my daughters prom dressed hemmed and once for a pair of my jeans to be repaired. They did an excellent job on my daughters dress. It was a beaded dress with a lot of detail, and you could not even tell we had to have it hemmed. Beautiful job. I am also super happy that they were able to fix my favorite pair of jeans. We will definitely be back. Thank you so much! read more

Great friendly customer service by Jose, who I believe is the owner of the business. He carefully took my comforters, shirts, and pillow cases and neatly returned them in very good clean condition. I was happy to see this business practicing social distancing and hygienic practices, there was hand sanitizer on the counter of the business and the business only allows one customer inside at a time as it is a small store. Would return, would recommend! read more

Best alterations of any kind! Used throughout the years!!lena is the best!'I've been using her business fir the last 20 plus years

Excellent service. Every time I go, the gentleman greets me and is very helpful. They have garments on time. No more than about four days. Dry cleaning and do a great job with fixing alterations and all sorts of other jobs to make sure you fit well in your clothes. Highly recommend. read more

I usually take my uniforms to base but I can't support their new business rules and finish times. I called around to 3 different local shops and this one answered and had it finished in less than two days! I took two uniform skirts in for hemming and take in. The prices are reasonable and customer service A+! read more

This place is great, and the only place I'll go from now on. Jose was friendly and attentive. For the work I asked them to do, I didn't feel that the price was unreasonable at all. I would recommend them 100%! read more

Absolutely incredible service. I bought my dress here that I ordered two sizes two big (what can i say I really wanted the dress lol) anywho the entire process was seamless & the owner was very thorough, kind, and professional! I drove from Chula Vista to get this done & let's just say With the way gas prices are set up I'd gladly pass all the cleaners nearby to do it again! So happy to have found this place. read more

Great job! Did work in short amount of time and looks just like before it was alerted just fit! Thank you! read more

Lena's Alterations & Dry Cleaning - Jose did a awesome job And got it done in sheet notice! Thank you! - Sewing & Alterations Near Me - La Mesa, California