This is my go to place. Granted I can walk it so it saves me gas. The prices are very reasonable. They always get my nails they way I want them, and I’m very picky about them. Once a month I get a pedicure. And the ladies remember I’m ticklish and need my calluses so they don’t try to up sell me on anything. It’s clean and there is relaxing classical music. It’s warm in the winter and cool in the summer. They’ve don’t my eyebrows a few times and I was pleased, but I have redhead invisible eyebrows so I generally forget they need attention and this isn’t a regular treatment for me.
Nicole F.
Place rating: 1 San Diego, CA
Dropped off my daughter and niece for manicures, I told the woman acrylic for my niece and regular mani Or pedi for my daughter & left my debit card with them. The acrylics are advertised for $ 23, and regular mani $ 12…total should have been around $ 35 but the woman put shellac on my niece(even though I told her acrylic). My daughters finger nails look like a 5 year did them, they are smudged and she has polish all over her finger tips. They took advantage of the kids being dropped off with a debit card and charged $ 52. The woman claims she used shellac because my niece showed her a picture of the fake nails with a white glitter tip… really? What a joke. Not honest people.
Sharmay M.
Place rating: 5 Solana Beach, CA
I have been going to Nails by Monalisa for the past 6 months now and have not been let down. I agree with the majority of these reviews. The staff is always courteous and friendly. They give the BEST pedicures around, period! For only $ 36 dollars(that’s the deluxe European Spa, with polish/design) they always go that ‘extra mile’‘- long massages with no additional charge, and very thorough. The staff’s attention to detail is tops! Lisa(the owner) has been serving the East County for over 12 years and she still has the best shop around! Go to Nails by Monalisa for your next mani/pedi, you won’t be disappointed!
Jenine L.
Place rating: 5 El Cajon, CA
Been going here for years. They do an excellent job in a relaxed and friendly environment. They did a wonderful pedicure for my husband who had cracked callouses and ingrown toenails! I’ve also had them do eyebrow waxing and love the results. For the pedicure, they have a menu of services with the least expensive spa pedicure being $ 21. The place is very clean.
Kerri K.
Place rating: 5 San Diego, CA
Best place you can go in ALL of San Diego County for a pedicure and manicure. They take their time and you always get the same quality service. This is a clean and very well run establishment. I even commute 30 minutes to get my pedi and mani. I highly recommend Nails by Monalisa!
Deb G.
Place rating: 4 Crest, CA
I am a firm believer in you get what you pay for. I paid $ 36 for a Royal spa pedicure and it was worth every penny. My feet have not seen a spa chair since November so I was in great need. My feet feel amazing and my skin on my legs feel amazing. I have been to quiet a few nails places for Spa Pedi and I believe this place is a real hidden gem. Very nice and friendly! Make sure you bring CASH for a tip. I am definitely coming back for future Spa Pedi and I believe there basic one is $ 21.
Jeasica G.
Place rating: 5 San Diego, CA
After a bad experience with acrylics, this salon was recommended to me by my hair stylist. I’m glad I took her word. I got the shellac since my nails are still repairing themselves… Lisa was so sweet and adorable. Only $ 25? Can’t beat that. No wait for walk ins either. Ill be back in a few weeks def. Thanks Lisa
Carson G.
Place rating: 3 El Cajon, CA
I went to Lisa’s for about 3 years for my nails, and I loved her & the women that worked there. They were always nice and really cheerful. I started going to a different nail salon but my mom kept going for their awesome pedicures, which, at a time, you could receive for 15 dollars. Recently, we went in to get our toes done, only to find they only offer spa pedicures for a whopping 30 dollars. Definitely won’t be returning anytime soon.