In & out in 30 minutes — no appointment needed.
A fast, friendly walk-in nail bar in Mission Valley, right by the mall. Manager Tina Pham keeps the chairs turning and the prices flat — pick a service, sit down, and you are back to your day in half an hour. Same clean stations, same fresh tools, every single time.
Services & prices
Pick a service. Sit down. Done.
Flat prices, posted right here. Times are typical — busier afternoons run a little longer, but we will always tell you the wait before you sit. Cash and all major cards welcome.
- ~20 min
Express manicure
$22Quick shape, tidy cuticles, and a regular polish in the color you grab off the wall.
- ~35 min
Gel manicure
$38Same fast shape and tidy-up, finished in long-wear gel that is dry before you stand up.
- ~30 min
Express pedicure
$30Warm soak, shape, quick callus smooth, and polish in a comfy massage chair.
- ~45 min
Spa pedicure
$45The express pedicure plus a scrub, a cooling mask, and an extended leg massage.
- ~15 min
Polish change
$15Off with the old, on with the new. Add gel for a longer-lasting finish.
- ~15 min
Gel removal
$12Gentle soak-off of old gel, buffed smooth and ready for whatever is next. Free with any gel service.
- ~15 min
Kids (10 & under)
$15A quick, fun mani or pedi with a polish your little one picks. Patient hands, no rush.
Add-ons: gel upgrade +$15 · nail art per nail +$3 · paraffin dip +$8. All posted at the desk.
Hours & location
Open 7 days. Late every night.
Hours
- Mon – Fri 9:00 am – 9:00 pm
- Saturday 9:00 am – 9:00 pm
- Sunday 10:00 am – 7:00 pm
Last walk-in taken 30 minutes before close.
Find us
1640 Camino Del Rio North, Unit 12
San Diego, CA 92108
Mission Valley — near the mall
Free parking in the plaza lot. Steps from the food court entrance.
Call (619) 555-0190Walk-in policy
Walk in any time — no appointment, ever. Busy? Join the online waitlist and we will text you when your chair is ready, so you can shop the mall while you wait.
- No booking required — first come, first served
- Online waitlist with a text-back heads-up
- Groups of 4+ — a quick call ahead helps us seat you together
What's included
In every single service.
Fast does not mean cut corners. Clean tools and clean stations come standard — no upsell, no exceptions.
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Fresh tools, every guest
Files and buffers are single-use and opened at your chair. Metal tools are sterilized between every guest.
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Clean, wiped-down stations
Every chair and table is wiped and reset before you sit. The room is well-ventilated and low-odor.
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Flat, posted prices
The price on the wall is the price you pay. Add-ons are clearly listed — nothing gets tacked on at the desk.
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Fast, friendly techs
Our team is quick without cutting corners. Tell us your time crunch and we will keep you on schedule.
A few of our colors
Hundreds on the wall — here is a quick taste.
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Bright red classic
Express manicure
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Clean nude
Gel manicure
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Teal pop
Polish change
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Sunny yellow
Express pedicure
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French tip
Gel manicure
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Hot pink kids
Kids polish
About us
Fast, friendly, consistent.
Polish Express was built for busy people. Manager Tina Pham runs a tight, friendly team that does one thing well: a clean, quick mani or pedi that fits into a lunch break or a quick stop before the mall. You get the same fresh tools and the same flat prices whether you come in on a Monday morning or a Saturday night.
No upsells, no pressure, no surprise charges at the desk. Just walk in, pick your color, and get on with your day.