The leg and foot massage that accompanied my Pearl pedicure was worth 5 stars all on its own. And the accompanying polish on my toes (non-Solar) was carefully applied by the owner. He was fantastic - I was definitely feeling pampered! Would've rated this location with three stars as the Solar polish job on my fingernails wasn't great. Take a look at the pic - my nails weren't polished to the edge even after I asked for a fix, twice. Not sure if she was new to using the polish or couldn't see with the relatively dim lighting. Also had a little extra polish left on my thumb and fingers. BUT - again - that foot & leg massage: very soothing; super relaxing! There were a few extras that were a nice surprise: a paraffin wax on both my hands and feet after a thorough massage - my skin feels lush. Everyone was super kind and accommodating: this is a mom-n-pop shop store with reasonable prices: try it out if that's what you're in the market for. Just be a little picky about the Solar nail polish if it's not coming out right. read more

Rio Nails Spa - Nail Salons Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

Pedicure was less than mediocre. Paid way too much for what I got. My nails were okay for 24 hours then had to get them re done at another shop.... Way too expensive for the less than Par service. read more

This was my second visit. I would recommend calling ahead and or making an appointment. The salon is very clean and they offer many services which include: manicures, pedicures, and wax. The spa has been in the same location for ten years... I can't believe I am just finding out about this place. The staff is very professional. The pedicure was one of the best I have had in Albuquerque! The gel manicure lasted three weeks and my skin felt so soft. Rio has a large selection of OPI colors and the latest colors and styles! read more

My usual spot is closed on Tuesdays and I had forgot that and went to get a pedicure. This place is just a few doors down and had good reviews so I went to check it out. At the time they were not by appointment only so I was able to walk in. I chose a treatment that included a massage and paraffin treatment. There was no one else in the salon and I still had to wait about 15 to 20 minutes. I'm not really sure why. Then I picked a gel polish which I know usually has a $10 up-charge. They did not mention how much the additional charge would be so I didn't think much of it. When we got to the massage part she was very rough, actually causing me discomfort. I asked her to ease up some and not dig her fingers into my calf so hard. She did not seem to understand me and continued to hurt me. I finally had to tell her to stop and move on to the paraffin treatment. She still did not seem to understand so I had to physically stop her. I had bruises later and I never get bruises from my usual spot and I always get a massage there as well. Once everything was finally done I went to pay and discovered that the gel polish was a $20 up-charge. It would have been nice to know that. I went from a $60 treatment to a $70 treatment plus tip. Yes I still tipped but not as much as I would have if it had been a better experiance. I will not be going back here. read more

I called around 9am and got a 9:30 appt. I wish I had asked for the name of the young lady that gave me a wonderful manicure and dip nail plus the best hand massage ever! I would go back. I live in Santa Fe but would maybe come when I visit my mom, who lives near by. read more

This place falls under 2 names which is very confusing! It's also listed as Royal nails. They did a good job but I had no clue they were going to charge $22 for a basic mani! Also the salon looks nothing like these pictures so extremely misleading read more

I love this place! They always make you feel like a princess and their prices are really good.. I've been to many nail salons and Rio nails still takes the cake for me read more

I've gone here twice and got gels and they last a long time and don't chip fast! They do such a great job and they're so careful when doing your nails. Affordable prices also! read more

Rio Nails Spa - Nail Salons Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

Fantastic and friendly service, clean atmosphere. I will probably keep coming back here every time I need a pedicure and I will bring my family and friends. I've had a dozen or so pedicures in my life and have never had the added wax treatment that they offer in their basic package here. Thanks for the great experience! read more

I have been going to Jenny since before she owned the place. She cares about her clients and does the best job on everything! Her attention to detail can't be beat and she does fabulous brows too! read more

Sloppy gel polish to nails. Cut off my nail length despite me asking to keep it and asked for rounded which he filed square. The only response when I inquired was "they grow back". Slim nail color selection. Only light colors are grey and pink. No cream or white/pastels. Clean place but only 2 techs so wait time was lengthy. $16.99 plus tip for gel polish with no soaking of old polish! Seems pricey! Won't return. Sad because everyone seems to love the place. read more

Francella description of services for pedicure is perfectly detail. This place is clean and always excellent customer service Doug and Jenny treat the customer care. My daughter treated me to a great pedicure. We both enjoyed services and hand painted flowers on our toes. You will be pleased no matter what service you seek. read more

Have been a client for a long time. Had to visit a few other salons for the past few months, but no more. The only place I will go for nails and pedicures it Rio Nails & Spa! Jenny is the bomb and knows how to do the most beautiful acrylic nails! Doug provides the best pedicure massage I have ever had! read more

CLEAN! Professional & friendly! They do an excellent job each time! I come in for a basic mani/pedi & they're prices are super reasonable & include a paraffin wax treatment! I'm big on cleanliness & they are too!!! I've been coming here for many years & will continue to do so. read more

Not as good as I expected. The only thing good was the price. The tech that did my pedicure and manicure seemed to be in a hurry. Cut too much length off my nails. Did not shape my nails nicely. Did sloppy polish job and laid the polish on too thick. Nicked my skin by my big toe. Felt that he was kind of rough with massage. Needless to say, I won't be returning. Would pay more money for a better experience. read more

Nail techs were very nice took me right away without an appointment. She did an amazing job on my nails, definitely coming back again.

Went in today for eyebrow waxing. They did an excellent job! I will definitely be back.

This place SUCKS!!! Cut my toe with no apologies. Yelled when I couldn't decide quickly on the colors and halfway through my manicure told me to leave and told me they could not do my nails. Was not handled professionally and nails turned out gloppy and immediately started chipping (and that was with the gel) Refused to do most simple designs and my mani/pedi ended up costing $110!!! read more

Had a manicure pedicure done here yesterday by douglas whom is one of the owners. Hands down, the absolute best mani/pedi I have ever experienced in my 18 years in this city. I have gone to the much higher end salons and paid much more for much less quality, service, and customer care. I cannot recommend this salon more. Will never go anywhere else for such services. read more