Concrete Jungle Tattoo

Do you do coverups?

Yes, if you like stop by the shop and we will take a look at what you want covered up

How much would it cost for an inner lip tattoo (just 3 letters)? Is there a minimum fee?

Our minimum is $60 but we are closed Tuesday and Wednesday’s

Is there someone I could contact to get a guesstimate?

yes just send your design to mercadotattoo@gmail.com

Do you do inner lip tattoos?

Yes:)

What is shop minimum?

$60 :)

Are you doing any Friday the 13th specials?

Yes!!!!!!!!!!!

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Review Highlights - Concrete Jungle Tattoo

“How blessed I was to meet Jesse Mercado, the owner of the shop, he's one of the best most kind hearted and real artist I've met.”

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Chapter One Tattoo

Absolutely amazing experience at Chapter One. I had a massive cover up done by Colton. His work is…read morebar none. If you looking for a killer tattoo artist look no further. You will not be disappointed.

I went in for a back piece done by Tyler and it came out wonderfully. All of the staff were warm…read moreand professional; the interior of the store is exquitely maintained yet still retains a sense of welcoming. I will be going back for more work and would recommend it to anyone.

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Lions Den Tattoo Studio

Locally owned & operated

Free estimates

Great experience for my first tattoo, highly recommend Lions Den!…read more Walked in on a Sunday when they first opened at 12, was checked in and waited in the shared lobby area. Cool spot where the owner Mike also features his other business the Good Company Golf Club (will have to check out their sim another time). About 15 minutes later I was led back by my artist Zhu who was patient with the tweaks I wanted to make and communicated clearly the process. After 45 minutes my small piece was done and she also explained the after care instructions thoroughly. Cash only for their tattoo services but they have an atm in the waiting area for convenience.

I had the most awesome experience with Peralta! From the very first consultation he was super…read morefriendly and patient, he really took his time explaining everything to me as he mapped the layout for my sleeve and never once made our sessions feel rushed. I loved our collaboration of ideas, but truly, all credit to him for designing and bringing the sleeve of my dreams to life. It's even more amazing than I could have imagined - his attention to detail and care put into every line and dot is so impressive. The chill vibes in the shop definitely helped me relax and feel comfy during the several multiple hour long sessions too. Most definitely looking forward to my next tattoo at Lions Den!

Black and grey work from Nancy

Polynesian tattoo from Peralta

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Recent work from everyone at Lions Den Tattoo - Walk-Ins Always welcomed

Sideshow Tattoo and Piercing

Isaac is an incredible piercer and person! A totally rad dude who puts me at comfort better than…read moreany other piercer I've had. I did not get my first piercing until after I was 30 years old. Since, (in great part because of Isaac) I have had over twenty and I still plan on a few more! Thank you very much Isaac and Sideshow! Also. Always a cool vibe and great people in the shop!

My daughter got a double helix piercing and it was a great experience. Isaac is knowledgeable and…read moreit made our whole experience great. I would recommend Isaac for all your piercings.

Outline minimalist Elephant Tattoo from Jadd.

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BUJU Tattoo

Locally owned & operated

I LOVE JORDAN'S ART!…read more 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

If you're looking for a custom, nature-inspired tattoo, Jordan Lentz is incredibly creative and…read moretalented. 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.

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Bearcat Tattoo Gallery

Boutique

Bruce Becerra is as absolutely amazing. I explained what I wanted and gave him free rein to design…read moreit based on what I've told him. It's an amazing tattoo, it's even better than what I imagined. Little details I never would have thought of. Also, the vibe in the shop was so chilled and comfortable. I've been to some shops that feel somewhat intimidating. Cynthia at the front was so friendly, even introduced me to the neighbourhood cat, Turbo, who is an absolute chonk. I highly recommend the place, the people are top notch, and the work is even better.

I'm disappointed more and more every day with my tattoo by Mike from bearcat tattoo. I showed up to…read morethis shop with an exact idea in mind and my artist was difficult to work with. He shot down my design and placement idea and kept suggesting different things that were not aligned with my vision. I was unfortunately persuaded by Mike and I'm so disappointed with the end result. Should have stuck to my gut. Now I'm stuck with this piece forever because this guy essentially pushed me into a direction I didn't want want to go. 0/10 would not recommend to anyone. Also, this guy charges you from the second you walk in the shop - I provided the entire tattoo inspo and design and he went with what he thought was cool and pushed me. Unfortunately I trusted him. Last time walk into this shop

Nate Anderson is the shit!!!!

Flower tattoo by Nate Anderson

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Artist Nate Anderson

Nothing Sacred Tattoo

Recently came in to get a tat with Dee, who was super nice and professional and loved the…read moreatmosphere of the place. Highly suggest if you want a tat to let this be your sign to come here because it was just an awesome experience. :)

0/10. Do NOT come here…read more I found this artist through Instagram for anime tattoos. His work looked good, so I reached out. He was quick to respond and asked for a $200 deposit, which I sent via Apple Pay on March 5 to the shop owner. We booked for March 16. Leading up to the appointment, he would send random updates on the design, but nothing was finalized. I gave feedback and stayed patient, even knowing they had a Friday the 13th event going on. I didn't hit him up again until March 15 (the day before my appointment) because we STILL didn't have a finished design, which is wild. He tells me he'll have it done that day. Cool. Then a few hours later, I get a generic email saying my appointment is canceled. No explanation. Nothing. So I reach out to the number I sent my $200 to asking for a refund, and instead of handling it like professionals, they get confrontational and start acting like I'm the problem for asking for MY money back. They try to hide behind a "no refund" policy... even though THEY canceled on me. Make that make sense. I added my conversation with the artist, since the owner wants to claim harassment. Judge for yourself. No policy was ever clearly shown to me, and communication was trash the entire time. Instead of owning their mistake, they blamed me and got disrespectful. I only got my money back after I told them I'd file a chargeback with my bank and take them to small claims court. Go read their bad reviews--you'll see a pattern, especially with how the owner talks to customers. Super unprofessional. Save your time, save your money, and go somewhere else.

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Guru Tattoo

Locally owned & operated

Huge thank you to Fernando at Guru Tattoo! He did an amazing job on a meaningful tattoo for my mom…read moretoday. The experience was 10/10 and the work is stunning. If you're looking for a talented and respectful artist, go see Fernando!

Ive been to Guru five times now and got my first full sleeve done by Izzy, her work is exceptional…read moreand I couldn't recommend a better fine line artist. The staff as well is amazing and very welcoming.

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Absolute Tattoo & Piercing

The lady who pierced me was very welcoming and nice, she talked to me for a bit abo it the piercing…read moreand how the healing goes, overall very friendly and nice lady customer service wise. as for the piercing I got a naval/belly button piercing here and it came out extremely crooked. I understand that everybodies anatomy is different and it could cause a slight tilt on the piercing but it's been weeks since I got the piercing and looking at it now with no more swelling or redness it is almost ridiculous how off the piercing is. It's very obvious and disappointing how crooked it is. I even went home to my home piercer and even he left a comment saying that it was done very poorly. Loved the service and friendliness but unfortunately Im going to take out the piecing let it heal and then get it redone somewhere else. I want to prefaced that I really hate leaving a bad review and I tried to convince myself that it was fine but honestly just the comments I get from my friends and even another piercer about how it looks just kind of made me feel like I needed to share my honest experience.

Still love this place but unfortunately parking is unbearable. I have come and left due to no…read moreparking....

Double piercing by Lexi! Amazing person and process was seamless

Double Anti-Tragus piercings by Lexy

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My conch done by tevita this week

Tahiti Felix's Master Tattoo

Jasper turned it up to an 11 out of a possible 5. I felt thoroughly safe in their presence and they…read moreensured that I knew everything about the aftercare that I need to be doing. Service, Peak. Quality, Peak. Vibe, Peak. Expenses, Worth It. They even sent me a pdf file with aftercare instructions! :3 If I am ever in San Diego again I will definitely stop by for more body mods.

I have an amazing time at Tahiti Felix's Master Tattoo every time I go. Everyone here is super…read morefriendly and professional. Lots of great artists and Jasper, the piercer is great. Super quick, let's you know what's happening and is obviously experienced. The shop is clean and well maintained and not intimidating at all. The walls are covered in flash to choose from, both historical American traditional and original handpainted flash by the artists. The place is basically a museum, its covered in history and amazing photos of Tahiti Felix himself. I recommend this place to everyone who asks about my tattoos.

Oldest shop west of the Mississippi.

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Before and after cover up tattoo!

7 Seas Tattoo

All the tattooers at 7 seas are legit. Doesn't matter the style there's someone who can do it. Dan…read morePryor is a legend!

Went here for a matching friend tattoo while I was in town. We had two we were choosing from and…read morethe artist let us know that the first one looked like the tinder logo so we chose the other one! He was quick, clean, helped with placement, and did a great job! Highly recommend

Fairy Sitting on a Mushroom Tattoo on Shoulder Blade Area

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Beauty Lounge

Walked in for a last minute pedicure and was super happy with their services! The staff was very…read morefriendly and I didn't feel rushed at all despite coming in close to closing. It's unfortunate how hard it is to get a quality pedicure but I'm very happy with how mine turned out. Tracy is amazing and did the design exactly how I wanted. She also fixed up my toe nail that was broken perfectly for no extra cost. Couldn't recommend her more :)

Great vibes, great service, and I love that it's an inclusive spot in Hillcrest. Definitely has a…read morecommunity vibe! I got a classic mani/pedi (with gentle removal of gel nail polish to preserve my natural nails) and was there for about an hour. My nails and cuticles still look great a week later and my classic pedi is still holding strong! Parking in this area can be a bit of a challenge but that's really the only downside. I'll definitely be returning and look forward to getting to know the staff more... I'll just ride the bus down 5th to get there to avoid parking issues next time lol

Acrylic nails - 2nd time fill by Selena

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Acrylic nails by Selena

Kensington Nails And Spa

this place is the best!!. only place I come to do my and daughters nail. Leo and Ryan ROCKread more

The most fun women. Beautiful new surroundings! Love their services…read more Highly recommend!

Gorgeous acrylic mani! Love this color

Red dip manicure

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Nails by Leo

Italy Nails & Spa

Available by appointment

I didn't have an appointment, but they sat me within 5 minutes in a massage chair (one of the best…read moreparts). I was offered a complimentary beverage, and I chose champagne. I had Mary, who was very sweet. I have no complaints.

I showed up as soon as doors opened and also made a last minute online appointment just incase…read more There was a bit of a language barrier but I figured well I'm showing her a video of what I want-- I've requested for nude chrome gel nails however, I'm not sure how I received nude gel nails with an up charge of pearlescent powder. When my nail technician completed my manicure, she announced, "same!" as if she declared out-loud my powdered pearlescent nails are now magically transformed into the requested nude chrome color. I wish they would've told me upfront that this cannot be done. I would not request for anything out of the basic mani pedi here.