I had the BEST experience getting tattooed by Klaudia at Buju Tattoo! This has honestly been my favorite tattoo experience so far. I picked one of her spooky sexy bat girl designs because I absolutely loved it, and it came out even more beautiful tattooed! Klaudia was so sweet and made me feel super comfortable and relaxed the entire appointment. She has such a light hand that I literally almost fell asleep while she was tattooing me I couldn't believe how easy and comfortable the whole session was! I'm absolutely obsessed with my tattoo and all the little details. Such a great experience from start to finish, and I would 100% come back to Klaudia for another one of her designs! read more

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The best place. Loved our tattoos. Cool place. Great vibe. Parking is street, with metered in front. But lots of parking in the neighborhood for free. read more

BUJU Tattoo - Tattoo Near Me - San Diego, California

I had the best experience getting tattooed by Jordan Lentz. I felt really confident having her do my first ever tattoo of my Chihuahua and was so pleased with the process and result that I went back and had her do my other dog! I love that she also has a passion for rescuing and fostering dogs as well. While out and about, I frequently get compliments from strangers about the quality of her work. I really can't give Jordan enough praise. read more

BUJU Tattoo - Chihuahua tattoo by Jordan Lentz - Tattoo Near Me - San Diego, California

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If you're looking for a custom, nature-inspired tattoo, Jordan Lentz is incredibly creative and talented. We worked together to design this bird & vine forearm wrap, and the photos speak for themselves! Such detailed shading and fine texture. I was planning for this to be my first and only tattoo, but now I've got ideas of coming back for more. read more

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I LOVE JORDAN'S ART! She's not only incredibly talented, but also super kind and her love to animals is just so beautiful! Just look at this incredible tattoo she did on me and see for Yourself!!! Crazy attention to details, and super clean! HIGHLY RECOMMEND read more

BUJU Tattoo - Tattoo Near Me - San Diego, California

My wife and I went there from a recommendation from a friend. My artist was Ceb they were super sweet and really listen to what I wanted. My wife had Z and was just as happy plus this was her first tattoo. I've LOVE our tattoos and already want to go back and get another. read more

Great place we found while visiting San Diego. If you are looking for a female tattoo artist this is the place to go! Want LGBT friendly? They are that as well! But you might want to call ahead and make an appointment they do take walk ins but you might have to wait some time! read more

I've been going to Jordan Lentz for a little over a year now and all I can say is I'm obsessed with her work! Every piece comes out so much better than I even imagined. I love giving her some freedom with my pieces because I know she has the perfect eye for what it needs. We're working on finishing my lower arm sleeve and it's stunning and I get rave reviews from everyone! read more

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I've always wanted to come to BUJU to get a piece done and I'm glad that my husband and I were able to do a walk in with Ceb. We gave Ceb our ideas and they were able to draw something up pretty quickly. I was really anxious and a bit nervous, but Ceb was able to make my experience very calm and also fun. I know that I'll want to go back to BUJU and get more pieces done in the near future. read more

Beautiful shop. I love that the name Buju is in honor the owner's dog! I wanted a memorial tattoo of Mack. After seeing her background in fine art & portfolio of dog tattoos (along w/ pics of her Animal Pad foster bottle baby puppies!) I chose Jordan Lentz to do it. She was Phenomenal! Easy to work with. read more

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Kori worked on multiple of my tattoos and I absolutely love them. I constantly am getting compliments on how unique they are. I definitely recommend Kori and I will continue to get more tattoos with him. read more

My friend and I went into this beautifully decorated wonderland of a tattoo parlor that celebrates dogs, tattoos, and kindness! I could not recommend this spot more. Each tattoo artist has their own unique specialty and was so interesting to talk to and watch. All the clients were also very awesome and the artistry that happens in the walls of this carefully curated space was nothing short of inspirational! read more

Concetta (ig:@doveandtoad) did an amazing job on my thigh tattoo! She was so welcoming and professional the whole time defff get tatted by her. read more

Had an amazing experience getting my second tat... Britta was so lovely and I am amazed at the detail and just 'wow' factor of her art. Highly recommend her as an artist and the shop as a whole, it was super welcoming and cool. And it took all of my willpower not to walk out with a rescue dog! Thanks Britta, I love it so much!! read more

BUJU Tattoo - Stack of books tattoo - Tattoo Near Me - San Diego, California

Highly recommend this shop. I've taken (and will continue taking) family & loved ones for their first tattoos here, and would highly recommend it to anyone for their first. I'm heavily tattooed already and continue coming here as my go-to spot in San Diego. The artists are all skilled, kind, respectful, and rad humans. Briana owns the shop and is super talented and friendly, and Jill has done blackwork for me and gives off the best vibes. I'm extremely happy with the work they've both done for me and will be continuing to go back for more from them. I haven't worked directly with the other artists but everything I've seen from this shop is pure quality. Getting a tattoo at Buju is a full experience, with a shop that has a hairless cat, at least 1 dog resting in the back, folks of all genders & preferences & vibes, and a beautiful clean setup with nothing but good energy. Again -- highly recommend. read more

I came in as a walk-in, and I had a fantastic experience. The staff was incredibly welcoming and accommodating, making me feel right at home. The shop itself was clean and well-organized, which is always a plus. I found this place from another Yelp review and was able to figure out on there Instagram page that they offer walkins each day I believe with different artist! I was so lucky enough to get mine done by Corinne. She took the time to understand what I wanted and offered. The atmosphere was relaxed, and I appreciated the professionalism throughout the process. Overall, I left feeling thrilled with my tattoo and grateful for the warm treatment. I highly recommend this shop for anyone looking for quality work in a friendly environment! read more

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Ceb is an amazing tattoo artist! They made sure I was informed every step of the way. They are very detail oriented and made sure to give us great instructions for after care. I highly recommend ceb and their great line work! read more

No need to keep searching for your next tattoo shop, this is the one. Coming from someone that's been getting tattooed for over a decade, I have experienced many shops/artists but never have I had a tattoo experience like my time at Buju The vibe is unmatched. The artwork, the plants, the music, the overall atmosphere makes staying a while easy and enjoyable. The quality of work I received, also unmatched. Everyone here is beyond gifted so really anyone you see will take great care of you but I'm here to give love to my new friend and blackout specialist, Jill. (And her friendly assistant leeloo) First session down, many more to come here at Buju! read more

BUJU Tattoo - Tattoo Near Me - San Diego, California

Everyone there was so nice and they made you feel comfortable. I got my first tattoo here and I would definitely come back here.

i've been getting tattoed by Kori for 4 years now and he is literally the best tattoo artist and person. i have a an appt with him usually every 6 weeks or 2-3 months at the latest because his art, aura, personality, kindness, and pricing is the absolute best. our art style matches up perfectly and whenever i come to him with an idea he draws up exactly what im thinking of - or even better. when he first told me he was moving to LA i was 100% prepared to travel to LA every time i wanted a tattoo because im not going to anyone else. i've received tattoos from other artists while im traveling and i always have to go to Kori to fix it for me. his fine lines are so precise, so clean, and so well done that even my tattoos that he did years ago people assume are new because they're still so bold and haven't faded at all. i receive compliments almost daily on all his work and have sent so many people his way to get tattooed. i would 1000% percent recommend getting tattooed by Kori - and also, the vibe of the shop is so welcoming and wonderful. which i've also dealt with other shops not being women friendly, this one will welcome you with open arms. also incredibly queer friendly, which is amazing and not seen everywhere in the tattoo scene. read more

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Big shoutout to the whole team! My tattoo artist was amazing--super patient, professional, and did an incredible job. I'll definitely be coming back. Thank you, Bobbi--you rock! read more

I've had 20+ tattoos from Kori and I love them all. The studio has a really warm and welcoming vibe. I always love being in the space. I couldn't recommend more. read more

Ceb tattooed me and my sister and we got matching tattoos. this was my first time getting a tattoo and it was the best experience i could ever dream of. Ceb made sure i was comfortable and informed all throughout the tattoo. i also appreciate that after my tattoo Ceb took professional pictures of our tattoos, it made the experience super special for me and my sister. read more

I visited this shop in October 2021 to have a tattoo of my dog done by Jordan Lentz. While the session itself was okay if I disregard Jordan's persistent ego, my experience with her since has led me to write this review. I waited for her to acknowledge what I've described below, but that hasn't happened. In addition to inverting my dog's face, Jordan is pretending she didn't do this piece in the first place and now refuses to finish it. I am now in the position of trying to find someone who can match the style of what's already been done. So here it is: Jordan is certainly talented, which is why I reached out to her from way out of town...but she makes sure you know she's doing you a favor by accepting you as a client. While that kind of attitude might be common in this industry, it's so incredibly distasteful to me. I wanted a good tattoo because this is a very sentimental piece, so I put my feelings about Jordan's prickliness aside a focused on her beautiful dog portraits. Unfortunately, she inverted my dog's face and it wasn't until I got home and undid the bandages the next day that I realized it. Somehow this didn't match the drawing I recall being shown before it ended up on my arm. And I later found that she posted a flipped photo of my dog to her Instagram to make it seem like it matched the original image I provided; this conveyed that she not only knew she made a mistake, but attempted to cover it up to show her work publicly. At any rate, I got a portrait that at least sort of resembles my dog so I've tried to get past it. It's a beautiful piece... it's just not my dog. The session for the portrait was about 5ish hours and we had to modify the original idea to include floral elements because of time and sizing. I settled for what ended up looking like a mismatched afterthought, but the most important thing was the portrait, so again, I just dealt with it. I told Jordan I'd come back sometime to have the florals I actually wanted added on and she seemed amenable to this, even asking that I bring my dog by next time I'm in town. I guess she was just exchanging disingenuous pleasantries because she now refuses to finish this tattoo she started. For the rest of the tattoo to match, it seemed logical to go back to the original artist for the florals to be added. I waited for her books to reopen in December and explained in her form (which she activated for only an hour) that I'd be flying in whenever she's available to have the agreed upon florals done to finish this piece. Since I'm not local, it takes quite a bit of planning on my end to make this happen. I got back this cold, canned response as if she'd never met me or tattooed me. It said, "I've reviewed your idea, and I don't know that I would be the best artist to execute your concept for this piece... I encourage you to keep me in mind for any future projects which are more within the style and tone of my portfolio." How can your OWN tattoo not be within the style and tone of your portfolio? How unprofessional that you choose to act like this instead of owning up. Maybe you are embarrassed by your mistake or you just don't want to work with me. Either way, be up front about it and own it. This incredibly important piece of my dog has been so tarnished by working with Jordan. I even let her talk me into having my dog face outward instead of towards me like I wanted. I felt pressured by the, "Trust me, you'll regret it" spiel from a "professional." What I regret is listening to her - but that's on me as I should have insisted on what would make me happy, not what she thought would look better for her Instagram. For the sake of basic decency, I hope that it was Jordan's assistant who messed up in this latest exchange but I don't know how you can possibly mistake what I wrote as being from a stranger. The appropriate thing to do would have been an acknowledgement of some sort once the mistake became apparent. So if you do go to Jordan, be extra vigilant about what ends up on your body and be prepared for her to make you feel like a terrible burden. Jordan, please learn some customer service skills. (It's interesting she's asked other people to say nice things about her after I posted this review. Not one review about Jordan at this shop until mine, and suddenly she's beloved at a San Diego shop by people who were tattooed in Chicago) read more

BUJU Tattoo - Jordan Lentz flipped my dog's face in this portrait tattoo (and then tried to make it look right when she posted about it). - Tattoo Near Me - San Diego, California

I'm in love with my new peonies by Chanel Emery. We adjusted the size and placement a couple of times and she was very sweet about it. Pain was minimal and I'm very happy with how it turned out! read more

BUJU Tattoo - Tattoo by Chanel Emery - Tattoo Near Me - San Diego, California

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I got my very first tattoo today (I'm 55). Long time coming. Kori was recommended to me through my daughter. He did an amazing job ! I highly recommend him. read more

BUJU Tattoo - My first tattoo - Kori - Tattoo Near Me - San Diego, California

This review is for Jordan Lentz who is the only tattoo artist I've seen at BUJU. This is my 16th tattoo, I've been tattooed all over the world by big name artists to stick and pokes in living rooms. Jordan's booking process is standard for any popular artist. Books open once every few months. She chooses projects that fit her style and interests which I appreciate because the only bad tattoo I have was done by a talented artist who did not tattoo in the style I wanted but I insisted on them doing the tattoo. I submitted a request for a Pacific rhododendron. She and her assistant were prompt and polite. When I arrived at Buju, they had good COVID protocol. Everyone was masked and vaccination records were checked. As for the tattooing, Jordan presented me with two initial drawings to work from. She was amenable to my suggestions for minor changes. The whole tattoo process was enjoyable. She was very intuitive with me and knew when to ask if I needed a break or to switch positions. The work she did was stunning and captured exactly what I was looking for. Her floral work is specific, I've never seen anyone with the type of dot work she does. The tattoo healed well and is aging well. I had to reschedule my second appointment with Jordan due to me getting COVID. She was super helpful with the rescheduling, I can't wait to see her again. read more

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My experience with BUJU Tattoo was absolutely amazing. Everyone at this shop is so friendly and welcoming. If I could give Chanel 10 stars I would. She is an incredibly talented artist and pays attention to all the details to make sure your tattoo is exactly what you want it to be. Not only is she great at what she does, but she also is so kind hearted. I adore her and will definitely be back to be tattooed by her again. Highly recommend this shop! read more

BUJU Tattoo - Tattoo - Tattoo Near Me - San Diego, California

This is such a great studio. Talented artists. Friendly, bright and welcoming vibe. Highly recommend!

I've gotten 2 tattoos I'm in love with from Kori! Both came from flash sheets he's posted on IG (@koricallu). My philosophy has always been "I just want art on my body" and I'm so glad I've found a tattoo artist whose art I heavily f*ck with!!! I'm obsessed with his color work and will definitely keep coming from LA to see him! read more

BUJU Tattoo - Spider web flash - Tattoo Near Me - San Diego, California

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This review is long overdue since I'm not one to post bad reviews ever. But now is the time cuz I need to give a shout out to BRIANA for her unprofessionalism. In 2016, I was going through a rough 2 years grieving over my mom's death. I thought getting my first-ever tattoo tributed to her would be the best way to keep her close to my heart. So I thought carefully about what I wanted and did tremendous amounts of research on Google, Yelp, & IG. I came across Buju tattoo and thought "this is the one." I visited the shop so I could meet the ever-so-popular watercolor artist before making my final decision. When I shared with Briana my idea, she thought it was a really "cute" idea, and she appeared just as ecstatic as I was. When I looked at her portfolio, which I already saw from Yelp, I thought this is the style I love. We agreed to book an appt and I even emailed Briana the detailed description of what I wanted, location, and size as a friendly reminder before the appt date. Fast forward several months later (she had to reschedule at one point because she had "food poisoning"), I was so excited to come into my appt only to be SO DISAPPOINTED. The sketch was nothing close to the idea I shared. And when I asked where certain major details were hoping she would be flexible enough to add/tweak it some more, Briana's response was something along the lines of "your idea doesn't make sense," "the size and shape won't fit there" and "did you do your research? Looked at my IG?" in a condescending tone of voice. I was honestly too shocked to say much of anything else and all I could do was ask for a refund even tho I knew it was non-refundable. But to be brutally honest, her lousy work and demeanor was worth giving me that deposit back. The moment she said, "I never had a customer who did this before," I realized it was useless to even try to communicate any further. I calmly walked out with $200 less and a really heavy heart. BUT GUESS WHAT. I'm SO GLAD I walked out because 4 years later, I met a talented artist in South Korea and she went BEYOND my expectations. I didnt even send this artist a descriptive email. Just the necessary stuff like size, location, etc. and verbally gave a brief description of what I wanted, which was a baby angel pig sleeping on a lotus (my mom's zodiac animal is the pig ) and BOOM. ART. MAGIC. I attached a pic of it hehe. So much for Briana's excuses huh? On another note, I want to give it a stem connected to my heart and some blue watercolor splash, if anyone has a place in San Diego lmk. JUST NOT BUJU, please. I know there are raving reviews about this place, and that's part of the reason why I chose it in the first place. It's just unfortunate I didn't get to experience that. But hey, everything happens for a reason and it worked out. I just needed to post this because 1. JUSTICE & 2. Potential customers, BEWARE. If it could happen to me, it can to you too JS. It's a hella late post but better now than never read more

I continued my spine tattoo with David. He was amazing. Not only did he do a great job, but I absolutely loved the atmosphere there. Everyone was so nice. I love my tattoo and will be back for more. If you're new to San Diego or just looking for tattoo shop in the area, definitely check this place out. Good prices, good people and good vibes! Thank you David!! read more

BUJU Tattoo - Tattoo Near Me - San Diego, California

This was my first experience with tattoos ever. I'm so happy I read the reviews and came here. I spoke with Brian about my ideas and he was so on board. He was able to take a different drawing and make a new one custom for me. He was very helpful, and got me through all my fears and probably stupid questions about tattoos. I got my tattoo on my ribs which is supposed be the part that hurts the most. I love the tattoo, he did a great job and did it so fast I couldn't believe. I will definitely come back here for my next tats since now I'm addicted to the process and would love more ink. read more

BUJU Tattoo - Tattoo Near Me - San Diego, California

I am blown away by how wonderful my experience with artist, Jill Hollingsworth was. She was simply a lovely person to talk to during my tattoo sitting. I love the work she put into the tattoo of my dog, Skippy. She worked so quickly and intently, she's amazing to watch. Moreover, she has a light hand, I actually dozed off a few times during my session . Her station was very clean and organized which I appreciate immensely. The studio itself was very cute and well done, everyone was super friendly. I highly recommend Jill! I will be a repeat customer for sure! read more

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Second time at BUJU tattoo it was as great as the first time I went there, awesome artists and there so welcoming also they explain everything to you before they start. On a side note they have lots of information and guidelines for COVID-19 in place and very clean. read more

BUJU Tattoo - Inside of BUJU Tattoo - Tattoo Near Me - San Diego, California

Kori at Buju tattoo is my go to artist! He's now done 5 tattoos for me (one is in the works but looks amazing so far) and 3 for my wife. He's professional, so sweet, and his work speaks for itself. His lines are super clean and color is always packed in solid. My tattoos by Kori are my favorites! Highly recommend if you're looking for a solid tattoo by a really cool person! read more

BUJU Tattoo - Stencils - Tattoo Near Me - San Diego, California

I got my first tattoo 11/12, the process wasn't very pleasant. I arrived early, and Kori said he had time to take me bit before my 3pm-4pm time slot. In our correspondence in the lead up, I had told him I was extremely nervous for my first tattoo. we had discussed either a simple heart or an anatomical heart, and when I arrived I decided on the former. When I asked about some minor tweaks to the simple heart design that he drew on the spot, it felt like he was frustrated, kept rushing me and that he said he didn't have time for me to "keep changing my mind", despite having a lot of time left in the appointment (we finished by 3:05 and I arrived at 2:25). Ultimately, it left me feeling rushed and pressured, resulting in an extremely unpleasant experience. Since it was my first time and I was clearly very nervous, I had hoped he would have been more patient or understanding, but that was not the case. read more

BUJU Tattoo - Tattoo Near Me - San Diego, California

Got a small tattoo from Itzel for her Barbie flash event! She had a bunch of cute styles that I loved. She was really professional and kind, especially because it was my first tattoo ever and I was super nervous. The tattoo looked great and still does weeks later! read more

My daughter turned 18 this past weekend. She has wanted a tattoo for her 18th birthday for the last year. She wanted a mother/daughter tattoo and found Curtis's work online and loved it. Booking and communicating with Curtis was a snap. He got back to us in a timely manner and had us send pictures of what she wanted. Saturday we went in for our tattoos. Curtis had drawn out what we wanted and consulted with us first on color, etc. He was very patient with my daughter and made sure she felt comfortable and communicated with her the whole time. He was great for a first time tattooee. He put her mind at ease and did an absolute beautiful job on her tattoo. It wasn't my first tattoo so I already knew what to expect. Curtis made sure I was comfortable as well and had my tattoo completed within 20 minutes. We couldn't have been more impressed with Curtis's work. We will be back if we get another tattoo. I wouldn't hesitate to book him. He's a wonderful artist and person. read more

BUJU Tattoo - My daughter's tattoo - Tattoo Near Me - San Diego, California

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I've been tattooed several times by Jordan L and am blown away each time. Two of the tattoos were custom (one flash.) Here's why I went back two more times: After I submitted my ideas when she opened her books and she accepted, her communication with me was thorough. She presented me with several designs that were all beautiful. We discussed placement and she mentioned that the animal should face towards me, not away - as she's the pro, I listened to her. The design, a horse, is pretty big (thigh size) so it took two sessions. She was super professional during both sessions. The finished product is beautiful - and I'm so glad she picked my idea. The process was so positive that I went back for a second custom, a tattoo of my late dog (the best roommate ever.) The tattoo looks exactly like my buddy did in real life, and i'm so grateful for her because now I have him with me forever. i've had some pretty horrific experiences, including being double booked by an artist, and an artist "forgetting" to design my tattoo before I got there. I appreciate how straight forward Jordans scheduling process is. read more