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    Buena Vida Tattoo

    4.8 (33 reviews)
    ModeratePiercing, Tattoo
    Closed 12:00 pm - 8:00 PM
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Renee C.

    This is a great place! My best friend and I wanted matching tattoos, and they were able to make an appointment for us last minute!!! They got the font we wanted, and they made sure we had full say on what went on! I def would recommend for people to come here!

    Best experience!! Matteo is a such a talented artist He was very patient and understanding from start to finish. His work is beyond precise, quick and painless. I love my tattoos and definitely come back . He did cover a scar and it was pretty hard one and covered so good !!! Thank you Matteo

    Roy E.

    My CoverUp Tattoo Story I've been searching for a coverup tattoo artist for a few years and one day my friend Rafael Zepeda recommended me to visit his tattoo artist named Mateo Pardo at Buena Vida Tattoo located 1024 S La Brea Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90019. After discussing what type of tattoo I should get, we created a scene that I just felt I really liked. Then after seeing the final image that Mateo designed, I really loved it. I was still skeptical that he can coverup my old tattoo. I asked Mateo if it can be done, whiteout hesitations replies "yes it can be done" with extreme confidence. I decided to go ahead with the painful decision. After the first two sessions, I still was very skeptical that my old tattoo can't be covered completely. Third session I felt more than confidence that Mateo with his tattoo skills is going to complete what he said "it can be done". After the fourth and last session, I was at aww at the finished master piece of his talent after it healed.

    Full sleeve tatoo
    Esteban C.

    Ok, to sat am happy with my tatoo is an understatement. When I decided to get a full sleeve tatoo, I started asking my circle of friends on Facebook who they revonmended and I have 5 of them pointing me in the direction of Buena Vista Tatoo with Gilberto. He is not only talented but hw also listens to what you want and works with you to bring that idea to reality. His works and detailed is amazing. I HIGHLY recommend them.

    Breast cancer ribbon (red and pink)
    Erica T.

    Very happy with how it turned out and it only took about 15 minutes to get done. Tony did a great job and took care of me and my friends! The pain was tolerable and would definitely recommend this shop to anyone in the area! Super excited to get more in the future. The only issue was that it wasn't fully colored in like I asked but he went back and fixed it. ****update the tattoo looked great shortly after but now I realize that there was not enough shading done ***UPDATE*** uploading a new photo it has now almost been a month!!!!!

    Eye of Horus and "perseverance"
    Miles G.

    This place was awesome. More affordable than I thought. Went on. Saturday night and walked right in. Went to G on the top floor in the back left. Great guy. I'm going back for more. My #1 spot from now on.

    Nice art by Mr Anthony. Excellent service!!
    Roland P.

    Great place to get your ink. Nice and professional staff. Take credit cards. There's parking. Bring your design.

    Kathy P.

    I love you my tattoos, Gilberto did a amazing job. Can't wait to do more tattoo with Gilberto. I want a feather and Gilberto was so details with and also my two hearts there small but the details was just impressed.

    Portrait of my two kids
    Mike A.

    Came to this place after seeing Gills work on the street. When I got my tattoo done I was shocked to see that my tattoo looked exactly like the picture. Gill is a very talented and humble tattoo artist, and he is also the owner. Rest assured that when you get a tattoo by Gill you are getting a tattoo by the best tattoo artist in Los Angeles.

    Work by Gilberto Rios
    Omar C.

    Would not recommend any other place besides Buena Vida tattoo and artist Gilberto Rios. I have been going to him for years now and do not trust anybody else. Do yourself a favor and check this place out. Aside his amazing work I appreciate his honesty more than anything. He always lets me know whether an idea I want will go good alongside everything else and if not he tweaks it so it does. The other artist there are just as capable and friendly as well.

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    Gilbert does amazing work he is amazing artist. He made us feel like we are at home his tattoos are awesome

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    This place is awesome. This tattooer did tattoo ink on my arm splendidly. Definitely I'll come back next month to get second tattoo again

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    Herbert made this a very good experience. He talked me through it from beginning to end. Very comfortable, thank you very much

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    Popped into the shop for some tiny tattoos for me and my friends on my birthday. Great prompt service and quality tattoos.

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    7 years ago

    Amazing experience with my piercing. Was nervous and felt totally supported! Thank you Buena Vida Tattoo team :)))

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    7 years ago

    Amazing experience! It was my first tattoo and I was super nervous. Trigger was great and did a super good job :) Definitely recommend.

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    This place was awesome! Took me and my friends last minute for some tattoos and did an amazing job!!!

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    Ask the Community - Buena Vida Tattoo

    What is your minimum for tattoos? Do you do inner fingers? And how much does it cost to get my conch and forward helix pierced?

    How much is it for a nose bridge piercing?

    At the moment we are not offering piercing service.

    What's the minimum price for tattoos?

    $80

    How much does it cost for a helix piercing? and does that include jewelry?

    Please call the shop for that information.

    How much does it cost to open one daith piercing?

    $50

    How much are conch piercings with the jewelry?

    $45

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    Review Highlights - Buena Vida Tattoo

    Gilberto is a very committed artist dedicated to bring life to your skin with his talent and passion.

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