Olmos Park Barber Shop

Great prices, great customer service, and traditional barbershop feel. Love the feel of the shop, and the shoe shine is a huge plus.
Would highly suggest it. Best haircut I’ve ever received.
Only con, it gets busy, but if you call and make an appointment, you get put on the front of the list when you arrive.

Cool spot! I like that the inside looks nothing like I expected it to. It has a vintage feel to it. Sean did a great job with my haircut. Really detailed with his work. Awesome result!

For me barbershops are really the last bastion of male/​masculine expression. All women (and men) want their man looking put together, after all they are a reflection of them. So If you are in the market for a trim, tightening your look or are in the need of some serious facial TLC may I suggest The Olmos Park Barbershop.
The place itself is really small but BIG on charm. There are a few parking spots in the front but plenty alongside the shopping area. Once inside seating is very limited, as it can only hold a few people at any given time. A great majority of the clientele are walk-​ins so it tends to fill up rather quickly. I implore you to call your appointment beforehand or bring your patience with you.
The interior has a vintage look with an unmistakeable throwback vibe. B.B. King and Johnny Cash music is played overhead while you’re in the waiting area and as your are having your hair done. From the wood walls, «50’s» radio, autographed pictures of celebrities, barbershop supplies and the layout of chairs you can sense the owner wanted to create a visual and sensory experience. This is definitely not the same barbershop I remembered back in the day, quite the opposite. In its place is a shop fresh, hip whilst being approachable to all.
In terms of their prices and services their rates are not that bad. They do offer trims, beard touch ups, fades and shaves with all rates displayed on a placard in the waiting area. Lucky for me I was able to get in on a walk in.
So when it was my turn, after a few minutes I got my hair cut done by Adrian, who is all business. The extent of my consultation was, «What can I do for you today?» and then clippers and scissors went to work. What I like about him as a barber is that he listens to you, doesn’t proceed until he gets a heads up. Beyond that he is confident in his abilities as a barber and doesn’t stop until you are completely satisfied with your cut.
But by and large a major selling point for me are their simple niceties when you enter and leave. Salutations such as «How’s it going» and «Thanks, have a good one» go along way. A place can be sleek, divey or franchised based but if it is missing that personal touch: attention to detail, good service and above all acknowledging patrons then there really is no reason for me to be there.
The Olmos Park Barbershop is a hip spot made better by its décor and the work of its barbers. It is a small shop BIG in charm. The prices are reasonable and everyone here is friendly. And on their front window is the sticker of a hair product that says, «Suavecito.» Maybe if you come here you can walk out just that.

These guys are great. I had one mishap before, but since then, I’ve gone back twice. They did exactly what I asked both times, and they are very thorough. You can tell these guys have a passion for what they do, and they are good at it.

Made a mistake in going somewhere else for my last shave and haircut. Never again, Adrian is an awesome barber.

Finding a Barber Shop that you can call home is a holy grail for any guy. It’s not simply going in and grabbing a cut (of course that’s why you’re there in the first place) but it’s also a time to decompress and just have a cold one. There isn’t a need for frills or loud music, the art is in the cut from the barber. No shiny gimmicks no oohs and ahhs here. Rather, Olmos Park Barber Shop is home to the essentials for any gentleman or boy to receive a haircut that exudes their personal style and taste. The staff here takes great pride in their work and it truly is a craftsmanship they practice.
Upon arrival you can even drop off your leather items to be hand polished inside for a small charge. They serve beverages including beer and water to help you unwind. As a true barber shop you can also find yourself receiving a proper neck shave on the back of your neck to finish off your unique and custom cut.

This barber shop definitely takes their time and puts a lot of work into their customers. I have no complaints about the guy with the barber pole tattoo on his neck but the other man who was with him complained a little about cutting so many men’s hair. I mean, isn’t that the reason you work here? But other than that, I recommend it

I return time and time again. I’ve never had a bad haircut here and they always deliver a good shoe shine. Several shaving services also available, but I’ve never tried. I like the old time vibe and location. Definitely worth checking out.

Adrian cut my hair today; very satisfied overall. Staff was very friendly and offered me a drink right when I walked in. The atmosphere is very old-​school, not pretentious or super hipster like a lot of places these days. The price was also right too! Definitely recommend that you check it out.

This place is amazing!!! They stayed open late to accommodate our party for my son’s first hair cut. Adrian scheduled our party 15 minutes after they close because my husband had to work. Pete was the barber that cut his hair. My son is two and Pete showed passion and patience. I thoroughly enjoyed the experience and I can’t thank these guys enough for making this day special and memorable. They truly understand how sentimental a first hair cut is!!!

Waited an hour for hair cut, went to bathroom for like 30 seconds, guy behind me in line was in barber chair. WTF? This place is run by armatures.

Really attentive and quick service. Has an old school décor and vibe reminiscent of the mad men era.

I just moved to SA from Phoenix, AZ. I have had a struggle finding a barber shop to my liking so far. In AZ there are barber shops popping up everywhere, where as in SA half of the shops I have found online and drove too were closed. Not closed for the day, literally closed for good.
I like the location and vibe of Olmos Park Barber Shop. Both the owner and the guy in chair one have welcoming attitudes. I was, however, not impressed that both barbers were not able to perform taper fades. Cool shop, decent price, but if you are looking to get cut close you will have to go elsewhere.

Tricky to review, because while the experience was nice, the resulting services were disappointing.
The Olmos Park Barber Shop is in a cool part of town, and the suite itself is very nostalgic and well-​appointed. It’s a pleasant place to wait for a barber to get to you.
I had both a hair cut and a shave. Both experiences were nice, particularly the shave, which was accompanied by lots of creams and salves and hot towels and cold towels. It was like a spa treatment.
The only problem was… I still needed a shave when it was over. Seriously. I had to go home and shave. This should not be the case after you receive a professional shave.
The haircut is a bit wonky, too. It looked fine while still we and fresh in the shop, but it’s actually sort of wavy and strange.
This is the type of place I really root for, and normally really like. The people who worked were very nice, and I wish them well. I just don’t think I will be returning.

First time in my life someone has ever spent more than 10 minutes on giving me a buzz cut on a 1. You would think it would be impossible to mess up a buzz. It is possible. The barber spent the time to perfectly even everything out. It’s very easy for your scalp to get dirty and sun burned the barber reconvened a good lotion to prevent clogged pores and dry skin. It’s appreciated. I’ll for sure be coming back here.

John was my barber today. He made me feel welcome from the moment I walked in.
He asked specific questions based off of how I wanted it cut and made suggestions. I walked out with a great cut and the price was very reasonable. I also got some suggestions for a good pomades to keep the cut looking good abd what to tell a barber to keep the same style.
My hair is both blonde and thin, so a classic cut can be hard to achieve.
This is how a barbershop should be. A place for a great cut, and good conversation.

I hate giving places a bad review especially small businesses but, I had the worst experience ever at this place. One of their barbers completely butchered my hair beyond repair that it had to be buzzed off.
The people are nice and were apologetic for the poor job (hell at least they admitted they made a mistake) but if you cut hair you should know how to cut hair. I even witnessed the same barber who screwed up my hair do the exact same thing to the next customer. Poor guy… I feel your pain
Again, I hate doing this but people need to be aware of this place.
Jaime Solis

One of San Antonios gems. The bonus Coors Banquet, and small talk was a perfect getaway from behind the computer. Wife said it was the best haircut I have had. Andrew is a master at his craft. Their aren’t many left like him.

First Unilocal review ever;
This place is awesome. Needed a new barber in SA and was looking to get a very particular haircut. Andrew did a great job. The people are super friendly and it is overall a great place. Charged a low price compared to other barbers as well. Will be returning!

Listen. I want to love this place. It’s in a dope part of town. It’s reasonably priced ($ 16). The owner seems cool. It looks awesome on the inside. They offer you a beer or water. All great.
But the most important criteria for a barber shop… is their ability to cut your hair. And frankly, they’re kinda bad at it. The guy who cuts the hair (been there twice now) always seems rushed. Most recently, my sideburns were uneven when I got home (by half an inch!) and there was still hair on the back of my neck.
I really wish this place was better. I NEED a place to get my haircut in SATX. This ain’t it.