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    High Class Tattoo

    4.0 (49 reviews)
    Open 9:00 am - 11:00 pm

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    Tattooing

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    Though the artist who I booked with wasn't there and I waited for 3+ hours the gentlemen who did my tattoos my paw prints of my two deceased cats he was amazing, [[HIGHLIGHT]]everyone was so friendly, very welcoming.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I'll definitely come back I've told about 15 people to head your way

    Not shaded all the way, the last piece he was working on. Lines not connected, uneven lines

    Had work done by Froy Rodriguez and appointment was for 11 am. One of the guys had to call him and he sounded like he woke him up. He didn't show up till 11:45 am and asked me what I was getting? I send him pictures of what was left on my sleeve to get done, what I wanted, and book a full session. He didnt start tattooing till 1 pm ish and got done at 4:45pm. The whole time he was showing people pictures and on the phone which is understandable but I never had artist stop so may times to conversate with other people, he seemed in a hurry, and I told him I wanted it very detailed. I got up to go to the restroom and looked in the mirror, didn't think much because I assumed he was going to touch things up. He didn't clean the tattoo and looked over his work for detailed that needed touched up and my arms was swollen and of course really dark after a session but he didn't say get up and looked or anything he just barley cleaned my arm, wrapped it, and walked away. [[HIGHLIGHT]]I asked him Zelle? He said yes, I got the money and walked away no nothing else. No come back for a touch up after it heals or anything.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] His work speaks for himself and the whole experience was rushed and unprofessional. [[HIGHLIGHT]]I msgd him the next morning to let him know after it heals I'd like some touch ups and to let me know in about 3 weeks or so to make the line straight and finish the lines that weren't done and blend better. No reply.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] All tattoo artist will be happy to touch you up but he went ghost. After no reply I will never go to him for any touch ups etc, or the shop. Again, the work speaks for itself. I did my research and he had good work but it may have been someone else's or he just got sloppy either way I'd avoid this tattoo artist!

    "Fred" extremely rude, lacked professionalism. So called, "manager"
    Dina C.

    [[HIGHLIGHT]]I originally came in for matching tattoos with my partner & got them done by Brandon. Brandon was awesome & super chill.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] However, when it came down for the payment, this is when things took a turn. The shop had a sign at the cash register that read they took Venmo, Zelle or cash payments (an atm machine was in the shop). When we came back on Sunday, the sign was no longer up, convenient I'm sure. [[HIGHLIGHT]]I asked to use Venmo but Brandon took Zelle instead, cool. We didn't leave the shop until 11 p.m. so most banks were closed by then. The Zelle didn't go through right away, it showed as "pending" & I showed proof of the pending transaction & the amount being deducted but it wasn't good enough. I was harassed for the money, several phone calls made to my phone.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I reassured Brandon and sent screenshots about why Zelle payments could be pending. I was told to come in to use the atm machine to pay in cash that night. I refused, the payment was already pending. Fast forward, the payment went through the following morning. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Brandon wanted to make right & invited us back to do our tattoo. My partner wanted to settle up, as we had already paid the deposit for the turtle tattoos we wanted.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]When we got there, we were asked to hand over our IDs. I was met with hostility just for asking. I asked him for his name but was ignored. I asked again, he said "leave me alone." Come to find it, it was a manager named Fred.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]I explained to Fred about my right to look over what the ID was being used for and he said for paperwork so I asked to see the paperwork & that's when he scoffed at me.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I don't know what kind of business he thinks he's running but this was unacceptable. Brandon told me to ignore him & he was focused on taking care of us, which is fine but still extremely unprofessional of Fred's behavior. I let him know I was going to make this review. Brandon is awesome, I would recommend him 100%. This situation could've been handled differently 100%. The manager, "Fred" needs to take a course on business management & customer service. Especially when you're in the tattoo business. Do better. I don't expect this place to be around for a long time with its current management.

    Hey Jude- Beatles
    Rana R.

    Perfect way to ring in the new year- with a tattoo AND my 500th review! YAY! High Class Tattoo is located in Midway in a little shopping center near Taco Bell. There is plenty of parking, although it could get busy/full since there are other establishments there. The shop was pretty quiet other than the buzzing sounds of the machines. Very rooomy & clean in there. Found Diego Flores on Instagram & was immediately attracted to his work. He was exactly the kind of artist I was looking for. He's really nice and courteous, not pushy at all and really got what I wanted in a tattoo. Slid into his DMs for an appt not needing a deposit since it wasn't a very big tattoo. That requirement might change depending on what you want/need. Pricing was good, I think his shop minimum was $100. Diego executed my tat really well! He gave me clear instructions on how to take care of it. Great guy overall! Was out of the shop after about an hour and a half. Very pleasant experience at High Class Tattoo SD. Definitely recommend this place for your tattoo and piercing needs. Love my tat! Thanks again :)

    Isaac & Magdalena ‍
    Jackie G.

    Did a random walk-in with my boyfriend about 3 hours before closing! We got each others name tattooed by ISAAC!! The quality is absolutely beautiful and amazing! The vibes were great and he was super cool! Prices were absolutely reasonable for our tattoos! Total time it took from arriving, getting the design and leaving was no more than at least 40 minutes will be returning for more tattoos! Thanks Isaac!!

    Eudora Y.

    Round 2 at High Class Tattoo and Isaac was amazing! Did my right wrist and knee super quickly and it turned out exactly how I wanted, plus offered to touch up my left wrist tattoo from couple of years ago thank you Isaac for making my family's handwriting on me magical and for the knee piece! Can't wait to come back!

    SONDER tattoo
    Krystel F.

    Super fast and amazing service! Willing to redraw the tattoos to our liking and have us options in sizing to choose from. Completely affordable & extremely clean shop!

    Wanqi Y.

    My first ever tattoo & bellybutton piercing experience was surprising. I really wanna thank Issac for the amazing tattoo on my left ankle. He did a great job and designed the tattoo in the way I wanted. Issac made it worthwhile, creating a masterpiece, letting know clearly on how to take care of a new tattoo. Best place to go if ur looking to get your tattoo.The place is very pleasant with great service and hygiene!

    Hers
    Randi N.

    Couldn't ask for better tats! This was our second time in 2 years to visit while on vacation to San Diego. My hubby and I decided to get his and hers seahorses for our anniversary. I emailed them first for an estimate and had great correspondence with Edgar. We set a time and price. We showed up a little early and were instantly helped. Based on the pictures we had, the stencils were made up and we were ready to go. In less than 3 hours we were done With both by the same artist. Beautiful artwork by a steady hand and as easy a process as I've ever had in a shop. Thanks again and we'll see you next year!

    Diego's AWESOME work! Better that I had envisioned!
    Emily O.

    Diego Flores is the man! He rents out a space in this studio (really nice studio, by the way) and his tattoos are on point!! I was blessed to have bumped into his Instagram profile (https://instagram.com/diegoflores.art?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=) and came across some really impressive work. His art and just the energy he exuded from his posts drew me to him very quickly. I gotta say, I'm so happy with that decision. I love my tattoo and I loved the conversations. Just a great person and amazing artist. I'm coming back for another tattoo in the summer. :)

    Animated Chameleon by Chubby
    Andrew E.

    Did a walk-in with my sister in law. They were very patient with my particular ideas. Walked out with two great tattoos. Chubby was a friendly artist and knew what he was doing. So thankful for such a great experience

    Spine quote tattoo
    Megan L.

    Eloy was very responsive and helpful. He was able to get my sister and I both in the same day and the shop was super clean and looked really nice. Chris did a great job on our tattoos and was super sweet. He knows what he is doing and was very professional! Thank you so much! Highly recommend this shop!

    Molly D.

    Absolutely in love with my tattoos! The process was super quick and easy. My ear tattoo sketch was too big and didn't properly fit my ear. Eloy redid it and managed to keep the original style that I drew in my sketch! He did a great job with his work and bedside manner. Highly recommend! Also, I felt VERY safe with the shop's COVID precautions. Temperature was taken and masks were worn. Even though I was getting my ear done, I was able to keep my mask on. I will definitely be back for my next piece!

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    Ask the Community - High Class Tattoo

    How much do you charge for eyebrow micro blading?

    260 dlls

    How much are the piercings for ears and belly? Also what is the minimum tattoo price?

    Belly button is $60, regular lobe is $60 for one of $100 both includes jewelry, minimum for tattoos is $100

    What's the shop minimum?

    $80

    Are you guys having any Halloween specials?

    Halloween special!!! 20% off all tattoos for the month of October!!!!! Just say where you heard about it

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    Review Highlights - High Class Tattoo

    Eloy the owners and his wife have done a fantastic job in decorating the office, as well as the furnishings.

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    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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    High Class Tattoo - tattoo - Updated July 2026

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