Manuel’s Upholstery

Manuel’s Upholstery has reupholstered multiple chairs for us twice, once about 18 years ago and again recently. The quality of their workmanship was OUTSTANDING both times. The 4 chairs they reupholstered 18 years ago still look like new despite daily use. They don’t have a showroom, just a workshop, but they have a large variety of materials to choose from and they really go above and beyond to exceed your expectations (adding additional padding to seat cushions, improving the appearance of wood parts of the furniture that are not upholstered when possible, etc.). In addition to excellent craftsmanship, their prices are exceptionally reasonable and they do a good job communicating with the customer regarding the progress of your project. This is a small outfit which has been in business for 40+ years because they provide an outstanding value to their customers. I wish all businesses I deal with were this honest, competent and customer-​friendly. Manuel’s Upholstery has my highest recommendation.

I have worked with Manuels Upholstery a couple times and he is truly a master at his trade. I recommend people to him all the time. He has never disappointed. He is timely, thorough, and does great work.

I wish I could give these guys SIX stars! I’ve used Manuel’s for the past 5 years for work at both my home and business. Their work is impeccable, with fast turnaround and great customer service. Two years ago they totally transformed my living room furniture, and the year before that my family room furniture. New fabric, new stuffing, different feet — my furniture came back BETTER than new!
When I’ve used them at my business I need super fast service. I drop off the cushions in the morning and get them back the same day. They realize how important speed is for me, and go out of their way to help me out, still delivering the same quality finished product.
Not sure why another reviewer referred to their location as «shady» — they are behind some shops on Escondido Blvd, in a row of garages. A little messy, but not scary, not threatening, and certainly not shady. This is an upholstery shop in Escondido, not Nordstrom at the mall. They have a ton of upholstery fabric books to look through, and there are usually some finished pieces sitting around so you can get a look at their work.
The best compliment I can give these guys is to say that I would recommended them without any reservation whatsoever.

A friend had their seat redone here. Looked good, so I had them quote me on the spot. For my headliner (including sunroof and pillars) $ 180. Great price right? 2 – 3 months later the same owner quoted me at $ 200 just for the headliner, no sunroof, no pillars. Shady characters, shady location. They only got 2 stars because they did a good job on my buddies chair. Do not go here