Tattoo Shops near La Mesa

“Chris at Firma tattoo is amazing! He has been doing my artwork for years. His work is consistent, with excellent attention to detail. Such a patient and chill guy! He wants to make sure you're comfortable and happy with what you're getting 110% before proceeding-and is always willing to make adjustment as needed to ensure you love what you're leaving with. I really appreciate that.The shop is clean and well taken care of, I love the aesthetic. Would absolutely recommend!“

“I had an incredible experience at Good Fortune tattoo shop! Alex did an amazing job on my first Halloween flash tattoo of Jason Vorhees, and I couldn't be happier with the results. The shop itself is spotless, creating a welcoming atmosphere, and the staff is not only friendly but also incredibly talented with their own unique designs. If you're considering a tattoo, I highly recommend Alex and his team--they truly know how to bring your vision to life! Whether you're a first-timer or looking for your next piece, this place is a must-visit.“

“Friendly staff between Dezz and the other Artist on site. I’ll definitely be returning to get work done with Dezz. Definitely worth the drive from Phoenix AZ“

“I love this small shop! The vibes are great with James Coffee next door. Artists are great, very clean and well-kept.“

“This was such a great experience. Araceli was professional and my brows look amazing. I highly recommend this service. I was nervous too have this done but Araceli made me feel comfortable and confident. Thrilled with the outcome.. only wish I would have done sooner!“

“Been getting tattooed by Alessio at Electric Tiger for almost 15 years. Super chill vibe and great artists at Electric Tiger. Especially if you love Japanese and American Traditional, you won’t be disappointed.“

“I am over the moon with my experience and my new tattoo from Chris Cockerell at Remington Tattoo!! Everyone was very friendly, welcoming, and knowledgeable. I've had a lot of crappy things happen to me this year but my new tattoos are a highlight. The experience was very therapeutic and I'm so happy. I highly recommend getting your tattoo here!

I also want to add that the energy is so comfortable there, so if you're nervous about getting your first or next tat, this shop will help you feel at ease. I have 2 other pieces prior to this and, while they were both done a long time ago, I just remember how intimidating each of my artists were. Not here! The artists are very knowledgeable and non judgemental. It's a breathe of fresh air in there, really. Kinda can't want to go and get another one.“

“Great first experience there. I had the jewelry for my helix switched out and the piercing inspected to make sure it's healing up correctly. Pierre was very kind, gentle, accommodating, knowledgeable, helpful and professional. Really a great experience. I plan to go to him when I am ready for my next piercing AND to top it off...great prices to boot. 10/10 would recommend.“

“I called and had some questions about tipping etiquette because I was gonna get a touch up from a different artist and Kyle was super great and friendly, talked with me about some various tattoo related stuff. If the shop is anything close as great as my interaction was I would recommend checking them out!“

“I took my 5 year old daughter here and Dutch was extremely patient and friendly. He was upfront about the cost and made us all comfortable. My daughter, myself and her friends were all pierced by Dutch. I highly recommend this shop! Dutch is professional and great to work with. Thanks Dutch!“

“Amazing and clean . Also very Christian and I love that. Chance Quinn is a very talented artist and a beautiful person. Im not a very social person but I felt so comfortable there. 100 stars. God bless“

“I contacted Aaron with hustle tattoo. He was able to fit me in a few days after making Contact. His shop is spacious and super clean. He is very patient and makes you feel comfortable. Overall I had a great experience and would highly recommend his services! Thank you“

“Me and my sis went with Cris and had a wonderful experience she is a great artist and loved our tattoos! The decor is so whimsical, will be visiting again soon ❤️“

“Julie was so great to work with! She helped bring my concept to life which I really appreciated being a collaborative effort. I absolutely loved the design for the fine line tattoo and seeing the final product was even better than I could have imagined. Thank you Julie!“

“Got my first tattoo here and it turned out great. Lee did an amazing job and was very professional. If you want a realistic tattoo he's your guy.“

“Clister helped bring my simple sketch into an incredible masterpiece over a decade ago and out of all the misinformed decisions I made when I was young, I have NO regrets about my choice of artist.

Ten years later, no fading, still getting compliments. Although it was a 14 hour project split into two sessions - painful, yes - but I got a lifetime of beautiful ink walking around with me.

Thanks Clister!“

“I got my eyebrow pierced here 2 weeks ago. It was a bit busy when I came in but I was still seen within 20 minutes. Friendly staff and an overall cool environment. There’s a lot of artwork and flash all around the shop to look at while you wait, along with jewelry to browse through. I will definitely be back!“

“This is hands down the cleanest tattoo shop I’ve been to in San Diego. Mervin did my chrysanthemum tattoo and a cover-up for me, and the entire experience from start to finish was amazing. His shop in Hillcrest is spotless, well-organized, and immediately makes you feel at ease. Mervin is extremely professional and takes the time to make sure you’re comfortable throughout the whole process, which is a big reason I keep coming back. You can tell he takes real pride in all of his work—especially with how well he handled the cover-up—and it shows in the final result. Beyond his talent, he genuinely has a good soul and creates such a positive, welcoming environment. I couldn’t recommend him more.“

“Lexy is the best! I love going here and Nick did my tattoos and I'm love the!!! Can’t wait to go back“

“So I had been itching for some new tattoos (who doesn’t right?), and I really wanted to get all anime ones for my upper sleeve and while on instagram, I came across the artist James. Love his work and how clean it looked so I immediately sent a message over to him and we got my first tattoo scheduled. Very easy and streamlined process and the shop itself is so dope. So much artwork on the walls and just overall chill environment. I was greeted right away by the receptionist and they let James know I was there and the consultation began. Didn’t take much longer before I was in the chair getting ready to get my anime half sleeve started. It’s been close to a year probably since that first anime tattoo and the work looks incredible! My half sleeve of all anime is done and James could not have been more professional. He is so quick when he works but does not leave any detail out! I can’t speak for all the other artists and their work inside that shop but, if they are anything like James, then I wouldn’t give it a second thought. Full Circle Tattoo is the place to go!“

“My first time getting anything done before and I’m so glad I did. My pain tolerance is very low but they allowed me to take breaks and I felt very comfortable! The pain was about a 7.5/10 for me but it varies with everyone and their own experiences with tattooing/micro-needling since I’ve never done anything like this before. I was a model for two students and they did a wonderful job and made me feel safe the entire time.“

“My wife was getting a tattoo first and I ended up chatting more with Phangs. We spoke about a rough design and what I wanted. She came up with a design and colors that I fell in love with. I thought it was going to be a challenge since it was a coverup, but I trusted in her imagination and talent 100%. I LOVE how my tattoo turned out. Myself, wife, sister in law AND brother in law all get our tattoo from Phangs. She’s a nice, pleasant, very easy to talk to person and an amazing artist. The facility is beautiful and welcoming. I look forward to working on our next project“

“Super talented, professional, and chill to be around. He made sure I was comfortable the whole time, and the work came out clean. You can tell he really cares about the art — the linework, shading, and detail were all on point. Easily one of the best tattoo experiences I’ve had. If you’re thinking about booking with James, just do it — you won’t regret it.“

“Have had nothing but great experiences at Sailors Grave. Tonight I saw Jadd for a tattoo I had half a concept for and needed Jadd to fill in the blanks. He did with no problem and brought my vision to life easily and was happy to go back and forth on details. I always have a great time in the shop , the guys are always fun and conversation is easy. Most importantly the tattoo work is always perfect. This is my go- to for tattoo work in SD. Thanks Jadd and Gary for running such a cool spot.“

“Tommy, great work, services with a smile?

Ask for Tommy if you need a new piece!

Appreciate your artistic talent, years of work!

Don't wait, call on Tommy?“

“So happy with my experience here. My friend and I were walk-ins, wanted to get tattoos while she was visiting here in San Diego. Aiden (@kronetattoos on instagram) was unbelievably friendly and easy going. He just happened to be the one there when we walked in, how lucky! Very happy with result of my tattoo. Highly appreciated the easy going and willingness to make sure i absolutely was positive about the placement of the stencil before we began. I got two symmetrical tattoos on either side of my collarbones, so appreciative of making sure they were as symmetrical as it gets. They are fresh for now, so we will see how it’s looking after healing, but I also appreciate that Aiden does free touch ups in the event of needing one. My friend received a back of the hand tattoo and he was so awesome with helping pick a font/spacing/& size choices. Shop is cool in itself, SO much funky stuff to look at. Take a look and you’ll keep seeing more stuff when you thought you had seen all of it lol. Overall great artist, great experience and great studio. Super happy! Thank you Aiden!“