How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 55%95+51.8Reliability 24%95+23Value 14%97+13.7Replies to reviews 7%37+2.6Craft & service penalty98−0.2Experts Score= 91Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.91SCORESan Diego Tattoo Company
San Diego, CA · Grade ALetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20. · #29Position by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. of 49 piercing studios · 4.9★ from 947 Google reviews
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Customers hired San Diego Tattoo Company for 8 kinds of job.
San Diego Tattoo Company for fine line tattoos
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I had a great experience getting a tattoo from David! He was very friendly and extremely helpful. I went with two of my friends and he did all of our tattoos. We were there for a bit and he made the experience fun and worthwhile. I also love how my tattoo turned out! It was exactly what i wanted.
First tattoo ever with Mau, he walked me through everything (it being my first time) as well as after care procedures, super funny and really glad to have been able to talk to him, I love my tattoo and it was all done with extra care from him Thank you!
Mau was amazing!
Got a dope snoopy tattoo from David. He was quick and efficient and not too pricey! I love my new piece and David was a great artist.
Mau did an amazing job! My sister and I got matching tattoos and I'm very happy with the results! Mau was very willing to ensure that our tattoo was the perfect size and placement we wanted. The environment was also relaxing and out going. Overall the best experience at this shop!
This was my first tattoo and it was a good experience. Sake had a light hand and the tattoo came out perfect.
I had a very positive experience getting a walk-in tattoo with David at San Diego Tattoo Company. He made me feel comfortable and helped me alter my design to exactly what I was looking to get done. He’s patient with the process and sociable when tattooing so it made the time fly by. Would definitely go back if I ended up back in the area
Reggie did such an amazing job with my Velvet Underground tattoo and I literally couldn't be happier with it!!!
Amir is so chill, his work is clean, and the vibes are something else 😜💜 I'll be back for more ink!
I highly recommend Amir!! He did a quick and amazing job on my tattoo! I will definitely be coming back for more ink 😌
Amazing service! The workers were very attentive and helpful during the process. Also very patient! I was very indecisive lol and they waited patiently for me to decide on what I wanted tatted. David did my tattoo which is behind my ear and I love it!!! It’s so cute and well done. I’d definitely return and recommend this! 10/10!!!
I had such a wonderful experience at San Diego Tattoo Company! Erick was so accommodating to my walk-in request, and made sure I loved every aspect of the design before tattooing. His line work is exceptionally precise, and he was so nice to talk to throughout the process :) I will certainly be back soon!
Amir was our tattoo artist, my friends and I all went later at night and they were all very patient very kind and very helpful when creating our tattoo ideas that we wanted. They are quick fast and very efficient with their work. Our tattoos turned out beautiful!
They were fast and did a great job. My daughter and I were happy they were open on a Sunday.
Quick Clean and so friendly. Perfect addition to our girls trip!!
Great shop, great vibes and accepts walk ins which led to me getting my first tattoo by Sake. He killed it and I will definitely be back, brought my reference picture to life with adding some of his custom work in it and it couldn’t be better!
Erick was amazing! My friends and I were on vacation and walked it and they got us right in, we got some amazing ink for great prices. I definitely would recommend this shop. All the guys here are amazing but shout out to Erick for making my bee tattoo come to life!
On vacation in San Diego, from Wyoming. Walked into San Diego tatto company, to get a memorial tattoo, they took care of all our details. My husband and I ended up getting 5 tattoos & a nose piercing. As a 52 year old I didn’t think it would look good. Danny (the piercer) made me feel confident & it turned out…
Erick is amazing! The lightest hand I've ever experienced, and top notch quality. He has a great personality that was very welcoming for out of towners. Highly recommend stopping in to see them if you're in the San Diego area.
Jake was awesome He got me in quickly, was super helpful with figuring out placement, and was great to chat with while I got my piece done. It turned out better than I imagined. Definitely my favorite artist to work with so far!
Really nice and super helpful with making sure it looked like what I wanted it to look like when I came in!! Definitely recommend
Super dope place fantastic tattoo love the atmosphere
Walked in for a pretty spontaneous tattoo. Everyone was super nice and fun. My artist was Valenciano and he was great! Super quick but perfect lines. Love this place!
Great work, great artists, Nick touched up a couple tattoos for me and gave me some new ones, definitely would go back.
Damon is very friendly and very knowledgeable with tattoos. His work is great. From a small tattoo like mine or major one, he is the guy to go to.
Cool tattoo shop. Nice tattoo artists. Came for walk ins with my friend for some little traditional styled fillers. Shout out to SOSAJAAKE for my traditional tattoo
Jake is the man, SDTC was perfect for my first tattoo and I will be back.
I had a great experience at San Diego Tattoo Company, Niko was super friendly and did a great job with my small tattoo!
Nico was amazing ! I refuse to go to anyone else next time I come back to San Diego, thank you Nico :)
This place was lit. Good vibes and nice staff. They gave me the best first tattoo and I can’t wait to go back.
I am so obsessed with my tattoo. The line work is amazing! My artist name was Cam. He made me feel right at home and did an amazing job. He gave me exactly what he wanted and I will be going back to get more from here!
Nice place we were just drop ins just there for a weekend getaway. Thanks maybe we'll see you soon!
This was my first tattoo and I am loving it! I was visiting San Diego from Alaska and wanted to bring home a piece of it with me because I love it there. My auntie and I stepped in and I was like, “I want a tattoo but I don’t know what”, haha. Bug was very accommodating and kindly shared his art and ideas based off…
Nice experience, good to work with and share ideas, cool conversations and nice understandable people.
My friends & I went to San Diego to celebrate my 22nd birthday and stopped by the Grimrose to get some small number tattoos. Thomas helped us out and was very friendly and accommodated our needs very well. 10/10 would recommend
Had a great time in the shop, it’s very lively and the artists are very interesting people as well. I can tell they really care about providing a good experience for their customers and had fun conversations while getting my tattoo. They even designed my tattoo day of and we went through all the specific designs I…
Very cool place. i was able to get my first tattoo here and am loving it. The service was great and they were quick but also very accurate. I had scheduled my appointment and was able to start on time, but also saw countless people come and do walk-ins very easily with very minimal wait.
Cam was awesome 👏 dainty tattoo approved 🤍
Went in for a last minute tattoo before I left town and I was super excited they got me in. Very friendly and laid back. Everyone in the shop was nice and fun to vibe with. Will def be back soon for some more work.
What a great experience! The four in our family had Cam, and were well taken care of the entire day. From first tattoos to detailed. Great job!
I got my first tattoo from Ronin. He is very professional and polite, and his passion for tattooing is infectious. Ronin was able to squeeze in my appointment before a flight, without compromising on tattoo quality. When on Garnet Ave close to Pacific Beach, look for Grimmrose tattoo, and ask for him. The tattoo…
Thomas is super dope! My tattoo is everything I wanted and more. Definitely coming back to him for my next one.
I came in for a walk in tattoo and waited much longer than expected, but when I finally got my turn, Cam did a really amazing job communicating and making me feel comfortable. He drew out exactly the tattoo I wanted and got it done beautifully.
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Jobs customers hired them for
| Job | Reviews | Category typical |
|---|---|---|
| Tattoos | 236 | $114–$277 |
| Ear piercing | 132 | $62–$132 |
| Piercings | 125 | $52–$96 |
| Tattoo design | 90 | $119–$290 |
| Fine line tattoos | 50 | $108–$170 |
| Nose piercing | 47 | $52–$88 |
| Color ink tattoos | 27 | $114–$271 |
| Abstract tattoos | 26 | $126–$310 |
