I was looking to get a haircut and I was driving to the downtown Oceanside area and then I discovered the Mission Square Barbershop. Mission Square Barbershop is located on Mission Avenue, across the street from the high school, within the Walmart shopping center. Admittedly, they may be a little tricky to find, because they are tucked all the way in the corner. Parking may be tricky due to the lack of specific spaces. Although they share a lot with the shopping center, most of the spaces in front are labeled for two hours only. Although, I have never seen any patrol actually for this time restriction. Mission Square Barbershop has been serving the Oceanside community for over 25 years. The owner, Javier, he's very kind and friendly and cares very much for the quality of his performance and the happiness of the customers. As of November 2025, they are running a special where they only charge $15 for haircuts on Monday and Tuesday (from 5 PM to 9 PM). On any other day, customers can enjoy $5 off of their haircut services. I went in to get a simple skin fade on my side, and it was very little wait time. Actually, it was rather empty for the duration of my haircut. Due to their proximity to the military base, many may assume that they specialize in military haircut styles. But in actuality, they're professional, and they also invite children for haircuts as well. Their seating area is large, they have a television for entertainment, and also a snack and juice vending machine. Service was fast and friendly, and I appreciated the attention to detail. With my haircut finished, I left as a happy satisfied customer that will return again. If you are in the area and looking to support a small business and receive a qualitative haircut, I recommend Mission Square Barbershop in downtown Oceanside. read more

A barber there by the name of Bob Zamudio cut my hair and did a fantastic job. I will be back.

So last Saturday, I took my youngest son to Mission Square Barbershop. This is the shop I use to go to back when I was in the Marines...got to say, NOTHING HAS CHANGED!!! After 18 years, they still have really reasonable prices, do a phenomenal job and a clean facility! Johnny was my son's barber. He was extremely personable and engaging with unbeatable attention to detail. We asked for a modified Crew Cut for my son and he nailed it! Makes me want to take an 17 hour round trip drive every other week for a haircut! Can't get a good Marine High Reg in the Air Force town I live in now. Also, not going to lie, miss having Javier do my cuts! read more

I've gotten my hair cute here a few times, never a long wait and cuts were better than on base. But the last time I went I took my son to get a hair as well they charged me $25 each when the sign out front says $5 off all cuts and the sign inside says $20 military cuts. for some reason they decided to up charge me that day , haven't gone back since. read more

Get styled with Javier! Thats the man who will get you right for sure! Especially the ones who are in the military.

Mission Square barbershop is hands-down. The best barbershop I have ever been to. You can watch TV you can listen to music. They got drink machines, food, machines, and candy for the kids. Look at that tell Uncle thank you handsome. Do you want them for the day, do you want them for the day? read more

These guys shouldn't be barbers. There good ppl to have a conversation with but when it comes to giving a cut they will definitely make you come out with an uneven and un blended faded . DONT EVEN THINK ABOUT ASKING FOR A LINE UP! read more

took my son for a cut and got nothing what i asked. i asked for a fade & he didn't fade his hair. it's uneven & way shorter than i requested. there's patches. it's ugly. he was in appropriate with the questions he was asking. their dad used to always go here so we decided to come here, but we won't be going back. super disappointed. read more

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The owner has amazing customer service, he always goes above and beyond with making my son feel comfortable and with a 8 year old (super picky) is hard to find. My son and i love it here! read more

Husband goes here every week! And JAVIER is your guy! He is very professional, does the job in 5-10 minutes!!! Cash only, And don't fret, there's an ATM inside. read more

Martin did a great job on my hair! He is a good guy to talk to also. I love that barbar therapy! 10/10 would recommend

Slowest barbershop in oceanside. I took my 15 year old son here an we were waiting in the same chair for over 40 minutes. Let me remind you that there was 1 barber there an the dude in the chair who's hair he was cutting barely had any hair left on his head. The slowest barber I have ever seen in my 43 years of living. read more

I was really good my hair came out really fast and well and it was fast. They let me cut my hair really quickly. All the barbers are nice and are good to talk to. read more

Just got a great HC from Johnny at Mission Square Barber Shop. Good hours, open til 9:00pm, very clean shop, friendly and professional barbers. I used to get weekly cuts on base, never again. It was enjoyable to get a quality cut by a skilled barber who wasn't in a rush to get to the next customer. Overall good experience, nice to find a business that stresses high-quality service, not - how fast you can get the customer out of your chair. Recommend this shop to all. read more

Good place to get a haircut. Friendly owner. Good prices. Quality work. Will continue to return for my haircuts here. Good location too, restaurants around here. Never a crazy long wait. read more

Being an Oceanside resident over the years has taught me a few valuable lessons in life. First and foremost always lock your car and second never try to get a haircut on Sunday or Monday!! It's a well known fact that most every military personal will be flooding the barbers around town for their weekly haircuts. With that being said if your lucky enough to avoid the lines this barber shop rarely has a wait. Javier is always the one to greet me with a smile and does an amazing job. You can tell when someone is passionate and devoted to their trade. *Affordable *Great haircut *Redbull/soda for sale *Great vibes *No long waits read more

Do not go here! I've been meaning to make a review, I went here with my sister and 6 year old nephew to get a cut. The older man that cut my nephews hair ruined his hairline. My sister then asked him to fix it and he was very rude and aggressive, we told him we shouldn't have to pay for a service like this. He than yanked my nephew out the barber chair! It was terrible, I hope this place get shuts down because this isn't how you treat people read more

I have been going to this barbershop for 16 years now. The service is always amazing and the employees are a pleasure to see every week.

I hardly do reviews but this one I have to. My 15yr old son came in to this barber shop second time around now. Because the 1st time he went, he was so happy with his hair cut. And my son is never happy with his haircut every time we go get one. But in all the times I went with him to get his haircut, this particular barber he really really likes! Once again after tonight's haircut he was satisfied and happy with his cut. He special request the barber name: Martini. He loves that he takes his time cutting his hair into perfection. And truly cares for his clients request. Thank you Martini for giving my son the satisfaction and a great customer service! He said he will never go to anyone else but to you on a Sunday evening. read more

I'm a middle-aged man who's been living in O-side for 11 years. I still have the same thick fast-growing hair as I did in high school (praise God!). I've always gone to expensive hair salons, but the two I always went to have been closed for months. My hippie hair was out of control and I couldn't stand it anymore. I found this place; thank goodness it was open. It's small and not fancy - it reminds me of the barbershop my dad would take me to as a kid. Frankly, I didn't expect much but I had to get rid of that mop on my head. After waiting a short while, Mica called me over to her chair. While waiting I watched her give a haircut to another middle-aged man. It looked great so I said, "Give me what you gave that previous gentleman." Mica did a PERFECT job! Afterward she said, "That'll be $15." I replied, "Not enough!" I gave her a $20 bill and told her to keep the change. Even with the tip I paid less than half of what I've been paying for over a decade for a lesser-quality haircut. When I went home my lady-friend said it was the best haircut she's ever seen on me! Note: Not only is Mica a complete professional but she's a delightful lady as well. I can't wait for my hair to grow back so I can go get another haircut there! read more

I read all the reviews but I want to share something with you peoples which really disappointed me, there is a hispanic man who cut my hair and after that I request him to wash my hair because they don't cut the hair with cleaning, he replied go to restroom and wash your hair by yourself in the sink, I visit lot of barbers shop but no one tells me like that.... so shameful read more

I actually started a Yelp account so I could review this place. I've nicknamed this place "the Rusty Clipper". I don't know if the barbers here are uninformed about the fact that you have to oil the clippers once in awhile or if maybe the one who usually cuts my hair mistook me for one of the GIs who invaded Montezuma and slaughtered her family. Seriously the back of my neck feels like a fresh prison yard tattoo right now. Also they never warn you before they use that over powered air compressor on your head so it gets all over my phone. Yes, it's rude to text while you're getting your haircut, but you know what else is rude? Forcing boring conversation on someone who can't flee because they are in the middle if a haircut! All and all I still go here because they have so many chairs so I never have to wait long. ...and the only thing I hate more than hair on my phone and the back of my neck raped weekly is waiting, so silently my contempt froths... read more

My favorite barbershop I've been coming here for a little over a year now, the owner is extremely friendly and always gives a greeting and the staff are always up for a conversation while they cut your hair so it's not boring. Very well priced and the work exceeds itself. read more

This place is trash. The head barber doesn't even know how to cut hair. Definitely don't come here only if you want your haircut screwed up.

The lady cutting the hair was very unprofessional, not to mention she hadn't regard for pinching your skin. Also, she will stop cutting your have a conversation instead. read more

I have been coming here for about 6 months and I love it!! I come every 2 weeks and all the barbers are really professional and do a great job. The best barbershop I have been to in the Bay by far. The atmosphere is friendly and it so nice that the barbers remember my name. I think I will be coming here for a very long time, I highly recommend this shop to anyone who cares about looking good. Kevin read more

I've been going to this shop since 1998. The staff has always been courteous and professional. No matter what time of day you go, you can always expect a short wait and a quick and exceptional haircut. They even take care of the little people if you have them! They're close to the base and have great hours for that last minute haircut. read more

Pros: pretty quick and inexpensive ($10 + tip) Cons: sides and back where ok. but top was horribly uneven. two times in a row I ended up with orlando (last chair) Both times the top was so bad I had to go somewhere else to fix it. Years ago I got good cuts from the guy in the first chair near the window. Never going back. read more

Have been going here since I was a Corporal (1991) and am now retired and still go there. Great service at a great $$$$. Have always had great conversation with any/all who have cut my hair. For the gentleman who left a comment re: the "boring conversation" and would rather play with his phone while getting his haircut, just reminds me of what is really important to a large part of this generation......... Conversation through texting. Myself, I prefer the old fashioned method, face to face........ There's a lot to be said about things of old, just look at the current state of the economy, our government, and the world as a whole. Bottom line, great barber shop & great conversation. read more

I've been getting my haircut here for almost 3 years. I've tried every barbershop on and around Coast Hwy and this is the only one I haven't had any problems with. I've had well over 100 haircuts and sat in every barber's chair there several times and they are all great and consistent. I have never been there longer than 15-20 minutes and that includes heavy traffic times(early afternoon on Sundays). All the barbers are friendly and courteous. I'm going to miss these folks when I leave for a new duty. I recommend this place to all of my Marines and everyone else. Grade A+!!! Semper Fi! read more

Abel was awesome! Great conversation, customer service and I love how he did with my undercut with a fade and lines. Super reasonable pricing and quick work. I am very pleased! Thank you (: read more

I've been coming here my entire life. Had my first haircut here. Great place, friendly people. Javier is the best!

Best barber shop I've ever been to, that's saying a lot since I've averaged about 50 hair cuts a year for the past 20 years. I recently moved from Camp Pendleton to Vista and in still drive 20 minutes to Mission Square Barber Shop. Price: $7 Ambiance: good mix of a classic barber shop and modern amenities. Barbers: always ready for good easy conversation but know when to pipe down because the football game is on. Family cut: I won't take my two sons anywhere else and my sister-in-law loves coming here (long thick hair) Speed: once you're in the chair; 5 minutes. If there's a line, tell them you're getting Rita's (gelato) next door and they'll hold your spot. General: I've seen customers pay for each other's cuts and the barbers give discount or say "get next time" on a regular basis. One of them even let me sneak through the back door to go to a Pirates football game. Great service, great people: Marines, it's worth establishing weekly roots here. Civilians, they're not just a "hack and whack" shop and will take care of you too. Do yourself a favor and give Mission Square Barber Shop a shot read more

I've gone to this barber shop for over 5 years, I always receive prompt service and great results. Military personnel get their hair cut for $7, I always leave a $3 tip. No matter how many people are waiting you are in-and-out within 15 minutes, there's an ATM inside for your convenience. 5 stars, I would give them 10 if it was an option. read more

One of the worst haircuts I've ever had! I was working in the area and needed a haircut quick and stumbled across this place. There was only one lady working and when I walked in she acted like I interrupted her TV time with her Spanish soap opera. She was extremely rude and gave me one of the worst haircuts I've ever had. On top of it when she was done she didn't even give me a mirror to look at the back ,and when I got home I soon realized why, she must have been blindfolded when she cut my hair! Best of all when she gave me change from my $20 bill, she gave me 2 $5's as if she was forcing me to give her a 5$ tip, my tip to her is to find some customer service and try some quality when cutting hair ....stay away from this place unless you feel like wearing a hat until your next haircut. read more

i love this place always fast and courteous and gets the job done ive never waited more than 5 min and its cheap and they do an amazing job

Came here a few days ago and gotta say I wasn't disappointed. The man with the shiny head was the one to groom my hair and just wanted to say that although it wasn't my best haircut I would go back read more

20 + year customer! Never have I had a bad cut. The staff is professional and courteous. The haircuts are consistently high quality; no matter the chair. Great haircut at a fair price! read more

Been going to this shop for the last year. I never have to wait long and the cuts are always perfect I LOVE THIS PLACE! the staff are friendly and courteous even to my daughter when she comes in with me. read more