Customers frequently praise the tattoo services for their cleanliness, punctuality, and fair pricing, noting that artists listen carefully to design preferences and provide detailed aftercare instructions. However, negative feedback highlights significant issues with piercing services, including inaccurate placement, infections, and lack of proper consultation on jewelry. Additionally, some reviewers report long wait times despite being told walk-ins were available, leading to frustration and missed appointments.
Google rating: 4.9 out of 5 from 947 reviews (97% five-star).
Reviews on this page: 947 Google reviews (799 with written comments, 288 with photos).
Owner responses: the business replied to 24% of reviews.
Most recent review: October 13, 2026.
Service: Piercing Studio serving San Diego, California.
Data from Google, last updated October 26, 2026.
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Phyllis Florea3 reviews
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Listened to what I wanted, gave several options, took his time added a lot of details, made sure to ask questions throughout the entire process to make sure I was getting exactly what I wanted. He made sure everything was clean during the entire ratio process, he changed gloves several times. It took about 2-2 1/2 hours to complete. He provided rest time if I needed it while he was working. Very pleased with the entire process and completed tattoo!
Price: $450–500
Services: Abstract tattoos
Response from the owner · 5 days ago
Thank you, Phyllis! We’re so glad you had such a positive experience with your abstract tattoo. Taking the time to discuss options, placement, details, cleanliness, and comfort is important to us at San Diego Tattoo Company. We appreciate your recommendation and hope you love your new tattoo for years to come!
Walked in, and Akim greeted us. Asked what I wanted and was very easy to work with. He was very patient, after changing placement several times. He did a great job. Would go back again.
Price: $100–150
Response from the owner · 5 days ago
Thank you, Rachelle! We’re glad Akim made your tattoo experience easy and comfortable, especially while working through placement options. We appreciate your kind words and look forward to welcoming you back to San Diego Tattoo Company!
Great vibes while getting my tattoo. Pricing is reasonable went in with my 2 friends and they gave us all a good time and did amazing on all 3 tattoos. My artist was Akim and he did great!
Price: $150–200
Services: Solid black work tattoos, Tattoo design, Tattoos
Response from the owner · 5 days ago
Thank you, Miranda! We’re glad you enjoyed your walk-in tattoo experience and that our artist took the time to get everything right. We appreciate your kind words about the quality and the fun atmosphere at San Diego Tattoo Company. We hope to see you again!
Walk in and he killed it !! Very patient with indecisive women late at night. Honest and great quality! Super fun and Amazing work!!
Response from the owner · 5 days ago
Thank you, Victoria! We’re so happy you had a great experience at San Diego Tattoo Company and loved your fine line tattoos by Reggie. We appreciate your recommendation and hope you enjoy your new tattoos!
So pleased with our experience at San Diego Tattoo Company! Reggie has such a light hand, perfect for our fine line tattoos! 10/10 recommend!
Response from the owner · 5 days ago
Thank you, Aaron! We’re glad you enjoyed your time with Akim and trusted him with your sleeve work. We appreciate you choosing San Diego Tattoo Company and hope to see you again as your tattoo continues to come together!
What can I say, enjoyed sitting down for some ink with Akim. He has done my sleeve at another shop, and when I heard that he moved and I had an idea for my hand it looked as if I needed to take a trip.
The work came out great! And definitely came out the way I wanted it. Akim is a great tattoo artist to work with, when it comes to the work, he'll listen to you if you have any concerns and or corrections.
I'd highly recommend his work, along with delightful conversations.
Enjoy and take care.
Services: Abstract tattoos
Response from the owner · 5 days ago
Thank you, Aaron! We appreciate your support and are glad you had a great experience at San Diego Tattoo Company. We hope to welcome you back again soon!
Thanks for a very well visit will be coming back again, great shop and people!
Services: Abstract tattoos
Response from the owner · 5 days ago
Thank you for your review! We appreciate your support and are glad you had a great experience at San Diego Tattoo Company. We hope to see you again soon!
Akim was great! My cousin and I showed up for matching tattoos and he helped us finalize the design. Very clean line work and good practices. Thank you!
Response from the owner · 5 days ago
Thank you, A D! We appreciate your support and are glad you had a great experience at San Diego Tattoo Company. We hope to welcome you back again soon!
The staff over at San Diego Tattoo Company are very professional and they will listen to your ideas and make your ideas possible:-) David is great and the tattoo turned out great
Response from the owner · 5 days ago
Thank you, T W! We appreciate your support and are glad you had a great experience at San Diego Tattoo Company. We hope to welcome you back again soon!
