Dennis did an amazing tattoo for our son. We are so impressed with his precious, detailed work and strong Samoan background that shows through his work. We are extremely happy and will be back for more work! read more

Mo is an incredible artist. Super down to Earth and creates such a relaxing environment. Highly recommend him.

Dennis had done several of my tattoos and a cover up. He's the best and I love going to him because we sing together (haha JBoog songs) while he does my tattoos. I call him 'butterfly fingers' because he doesn't make me cry, in fact, it's so soothing with the buzzing sound and the slight pain....ohhhh I think I need another tattoo!!! I've never had Austin do any work on me but he's finished a sleeve for one of my sons. He does great work too! read more

Sacred TaTau - Tattoo Near Me - Las Vegas, Nevada

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This studio is spacious and specializes in traditional Polynesian tattoos for both males and females. I have been here twice and both times I've been greeted with professionalism and raw talent. My chest and upper portion of my left arm were both done by Dennis Mata'afa. Dennis is very friendly and talks you through his creative process before deciding on a design and price. The work Dennis produces is clean and very efficiently done. He works quickly yet thoroughly, and never goes over the same area twice in order to keep his clients as comfortable as possible. He constantly checks to make sure you aren't in excessive pain and answers any questions you might have very thoughtfully. He even bought me lunch! Sacred Tatau is the place to go in Las Vegas for high quality Polynesian art work. Book now as time slots fill up very quickly! read more

Sacred TaTau - Tattoo Near Me - Las Vegas, Nevada

Shoutout to Wayne Austin fata killer artist Been coming here for awhile and had him do majority of the work on my arms, my leg, and my hands. Went in recently to get work done on my chest (adding ink around the words on my chest) and my neck. Uce absolutely killed it Highly recommend this shop, all the artists are very professional, easy to work with, and continuously kill every piece they do. If you're in vegas or traveling to vegas this is a must visit. The best tatau shop in the country. Mahalo nui bradda boy Austin, I'll def be back to get this body suit done read more

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I seriously could not have found a better place to get my first tattoo. I spent years searching for a place where I could get something done that was not only beautiful, but also significant to me and my cultural identity. I found this shop on Instagram searching for modern Filipino tribal tattoo styles and after weeks of deliberating, I booked with Wayne Austin. Austin was incredibly welcoming and personable, and in terms of his skill, I don't think you'll find many more artists who are as talented. I could keep writing more, but a picture is worth a thousand words. Can't wait to get the final section of this sleeve finished! read more

Sacred TaTau - Half sleeve by Wayne Austin Fata. - Tattoo Near Me - Las Vegas, Nevada

This place is the Mecca for Polynesian tattooing. You can't go wrong with who you get. Austin and Dennis are two of the elite in this genre of tattoo. Great environment and comfortable setting!!! read more

Absolutely the finest tribal tattoo's you'll ever find, any state, I was there once a week for about 1 year and had 3/4 sleeves and upper chest by Mo Fatu, but they are all incredible, I wish I could get more but the wife put a stop to it after my whole upper body was done, I get incredible comments everywhere I go, especially Samoans stopping me asking where they were done, thanks guys keep it up and miss you all!! Ron read more

Austin is a total pro! I will definitely not go anywhere else for this type of work. I couldn't be happier with the results and had a great experience! Thank you!! read more

I couldnt have chosen a more perfect place to get my first tattoo. Signifying my life and adding yet another year (it was a birthday gift from my husband) I chose to reflect all that is important to me in a piece that would stay with me forever. The people at Sacred Center Tattoo were all very hospitable and professional. I felt at ease and comfortable knowing that I was in the hands of talented artists--particulary Dee Mata'afa (my tatau artist). Even Samoan Mike's dad greeted me and my husband and made a little small talk to shoot the breeze during my session. I discussed EVERYTHING I wanted symbolized onto my tattoo with Dee and he kept it all under serious intent to make sure I got exactly what I wanted. From symbolism of strength, family, growth, life, protection, to even putting my iconic Filipino sun, he made sure this tattoo had meaning and was NOT just a pretty picture (although, I proudly like to consider it to be the most beautiful tattoo I could ever imagine for me...). Also, in knowing that this was going to be my FIRST tat, I was explained everything prior to the session so I was properly informed. All the precautions and after care...the responsibility of having and caring for my tattoo. Dee made sure I was going to walk away knowing how to make sure I keep my tat looking its best so I can enjoy it and be proud for many many years. I will definitely return for more. If not for myself, then surely for my husband. And when people ask me for testimonials of Sacred Center Tattoo, I am behind this place 100%! Hands down, an establishment based on tradition, talent, and respect. There are no egos...You are treated with as much respect as they are given in return. Thanks, Dee and everyone at Sacred Center Tattoo for making my first tatau experience a memorable one! read more

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Finished my second sitting with Austin today and can't feel more blessed. He has absolutely gone beyond my expectations with the piece. Super awesome company, makes the hours fly by. He is extremely accommodating with booking as well. , just don't screw the artists over and cancel last second. Anyone looking for traditional poly work should look no further. Ive never gotten work by mo or Dennis but have met both and are awesome. Can't wait to be back. read more

Sacred TaTau - Tattoo Near Me - Las Vegas, Nevada

This is my third and final review for the most Brilliant Sacred TaTau and especially for creative genius, Mo, my most Brilliant TaTau Artist! Last fall I had the sweetest Spiritual Awakening where I was able to clearly see my purpose in this BeautyFull Life. I am here to turn all of the many, many sufferings I have endured (profound child abuse, living as the embodiment of "the scum of the Earth" during my 20's as my father had called me, escaping from a hideous domestically violent marriage in my 40's and years of bitterness and isolation till now, as I am in my 60's) into Service. I am here to do my part in ending the suffering of others with my most valuable experience, and that is what I have set about doing. I am A WARRIOR FOR CHILD PROTECTION, AND RACIAL / GENDER EQUALITY! My Samoan TaTau's express the inner journey of my life of pain (right arm half sleeve), redemption (left arm full sleeve and hope (chest piece) and The Journey of my Soul during this Incar nation! Mo has given me the Sweetest of Gifts - my purpose in life written in ink. I did not make one suggestion to Mo - he intuited this Journey and I trusted him intuitively and completely! Mo has such a Sweet, Sweet Gift and I can't express how incredibly honored and proud I am to wear these Most Brilliant TaTau's on My Body and my Soul until death. On the Eve of writing my book, "Why I'm Here", my autobiography, I am sooooooooooooo grateful to Mother God for putting Sacred TaTau into my Sweet Life and especially for putting the most Sweet Mo there to represent my Journey here. My chest piece represents My Soul thrusting itself out of my Heart into the World in Service. I will never be able to thank Mo and Sacred TaTau enough, where I have most obviously been Divinely Guided, for the Sweetest of Experiences and for what they have done for me. I am Truly Soooooooooooooooooooo Blessed!!! Sylvie B read more

Amazing artists and amazing designs! Highly recommend this place for beautiful and outstanding tribal tattoos!

Best and most talented tattoo professional ever. Samoan Mike is an icon in his profession. If you want this style of tattoo, you will be hard pressed to find a better artist in the entire world. I have chest, shoulder, back and half sleeve, done in 3 sessions over 6 days. The results were far beyond my greatest expectations. Rarely EVER do I go out in a tank top or short sleeved shirt without someone - total strangers - commenting and complimenting my beautiful work. He is the artist, given only a few personal preferences, he sees layout, design, placement, etc. that will best fit and enhance your body. You will wait for an appointment... for months.. but it's worth it. His technique and skill not only deliver an amazingly detailed and structured work of beautifully flowing free hand art but his many years of experience allow him to minimize the pain during the process. He is attentive to your comfort, he works quickly in sections and in waves across the design - rarely ever going back to recently tattooed areas. His pressure and depth are appropriately determined to deliver a minimum of pain. Samoan Mike is well versed and immensely knowledgeable in his native Samoan heritage and tradition so his every work and design carry the added value of symbolism, meaning, and cultural authenticity as well as unsurpassed intricate detail and beauty. All of these factors make this process richly rewarding, providing a lifetime of pride that you are wearing the work of a master artis read more

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Maybe this place was just not for me. I'm very disappointed as I had made an appointment, or so I thought I did - over 2 weeks in advance. On the day that I walked in to speak to the artist originally. I was told I had to make the appointment, and all that was available was a few weeks later. I was also told the shop charges $150 an hour for tats, but as I saw some of the freehand tribal art. and.Even as $150 an hour pricey, I was willing to pay it for some quality ink. I chatted with one of the artists as he flipped through his appointments and told me a day to come in. I waited patiently the 2 weeks or so for the day of the session. When I walked in on my scheduled day, the artist I was set to get work from was working on someone else. I was told by guy that "he remembered me, but didn't book any appointment for me"... so basically i was SOL. I explained to him that I am on call 7 days a week and had to make special arrangements to be off for this. He just stood there pretending to flip through his book of appointments and offered no alternative as how to remedy the situation. From everything I have seen and read, I think I would have ended up with some amazing art.. however, this is about bad service.. and when I lose money by taking a day off.. and I can't even get the work done.. its maddening. Better Luck To You! read more

I wanted to get a an authentic Samoan Tatau without having to go back to the mother island to do so. Did some research online and found several shops and a lady named Tricia Allen who did Samoan Tatau. I visited a the shops in San Diego and didn't like what I saw. Artwork was superimposed and didn't look authentic at all. Had the right designs but the artist only did large designs. And he couldn't tell me the meanings of the symbols. I contacted Tricia Allen and she is an polynesian anthropologist who does tattoos. She told me that if I lifted weights, she wouldn't tattoo me!? Which turned out to be ok because several months later I ran into a guy at the motu hawaii store who had a Trish Allen tattoo that he regrets. The lines were crooked nuff said. Went to Vegas with my family and decided to stop through my final shop I was investigating. I went in Sacred Center and the shop had a very good vibe. I went in and tried to get a sitting but was told that they were booked and it was "by appointment" only. So I just stuck around and looked at tat portfolios in awe, while my girlfriend was finding a restaurant. Just my luck, a cancellation fell on my lap. They offered it to me and I took it. My session was with Samoan Menace (Dennis). He asked me what I wanted and I told him family, money, luck strength health and for him to fill in the rest. It was an 8 hour session with one piss break. Every new segment he inked on me he took the time to explain the symbol and the meaning to make sure I was in the know. My investigation process was a hassle. But you have to do what you gotta do. But the end result was a detailed Samoan Tatau. The shop is friendly and comfortable. This is not your dime a dozen tattoo shop. This shop will cost you more than other shops, but when it comes to tattoo...you get what you pay for. I will pay extra for a flawless tattoo. I will be back there again. Fa'afetai lava Uso read more

Sacred TaTau - my tat side view. not done yet, one more sitting left. Artist: Dee at Sacred Center tattoo - Tattoo Near Me - Las Vegas, Nevada

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Samoan Mike is great!!! My boyfriend & I go to Vegas every 2 years for fun and tattoos. Samoan Mike has done my boyfriends full sleeve on his right arm, chest piece and his left arm from his elbow to his wrist. Samoan Mike is the only tattoo artist my boyfriend will let do work on him. We plan to go again in 2010 for his back. Everyone at Sacred Center Tattoo is professional and very courteous. The first time we went we got the chance to meet Mike's mom and dad his whole family is gracious. A deposit is needed to hold your appointment date. Tattoos are reasonably priced for custom work. Good Luck & Happy tatauing. read more

This is the spot if you want a clean , professional tribal tattoo. Wayne was AWSOME .. He accommodated my appointment around my flight in and out of Las Vegas. He listened to what I wanted done and gave me even more with his talent . I also got to see Mo do a full sleeve that was amazing. My son and I will be heading back to get full forearm sleeves in December . The shop is conveniently located 5 min from the McCarran airport . I stayed at the Hampton Inn which is 5 blocks from the shop and there are places to eat within walking distance from the shop.... read more

If you're looking for the best quality of polynesian tattoo, I personally think sacred tattoo shop is the best option in las vegas. When I first went inside the shop it had a really nice friendly vibe. They have two artist Dennis and Clay. My artist was Dennis, he's a funny guy. You have to make a $100 deposit before you get your tattoo. That $100 gets deducted off your tattoo price. Overall sacred tattoo shop is a great tattoo shop if you're looking for some top quality polynesian tattoos. read more

I only get my traditional Samoan tattoos done here! Clay & Dennis are great guys who are VERY knowledgeable & know what they're doing... Would recommend to everyone:)) read more

Sacred TaTau - Tattoo Near Me - Las Vegas, Nevada

I was looking for a little touch up on a piece while I was in town, made a call and said to come on in and they would be happy to help. Arrived and they went right to work. I was oping to get the Samoan to do the work but ended up with the Palagi guy. Not a problem, the guy knew his stuff and did a good job. Not a lot of chat just down to business in and out and on my way read more

Got my first tattoo here from Austin. Chill guy. Made me feel comfortable. Very professional and knowledgeable. I love the finish product of my armband! read more

THIS IS THE SPOT! I just moved to Vegas a year ago and was looking for an artist to do a couple more tribal pieces to capture a symbolic tat of my 3 daughters over a cover up. I wasn't sure if anyone could pull it off, but I decided to stop by the shop to see if it was possible. When I walked in, I instantly felt welcomed. Great vibes all around. Mo was my artist and his vision was better than I could even imagine. His execution was flawless! I keep looking at my tatau cause I'm in love with it! He made an amazing tribal piece that was feminine and detailed. I'm looking forward to getting more work done by Mo in the near future! If you're looking for talent, creativity and precision in your tatau piece, this is the place! read more

The only place I will ever go to get work done. I've been coming to these guys for several years now, and the work they put out is absolute quality. They provide TOP TIER work, are knowledgeable, and are all friendly. If you need any kind of tattoo work done that is Polynesian in nature, this is the place you need to go to. read more

Your choice of INK matters. They have HIGH standards and their shit is SACRED. Keep looking, asking,then get a SACRED Ta Tau.

There are no words to describe Austin's artistic abilities and his customer service is impeccable. The entire vibe and artists at Sacred Tatau are amazing. Highly recommended read more

I came to this tattoo shop about a month ago and got an appointment with Mo, he gave me the soonest availability he had and always let me know if he had a cancellation so I can come in to finish up my piece. He did an amazing job on my tattoo, I couldn't be happier with his artwork and for letting me have some input on the design. This shop has an awesome environment with some great artists. I'll be coming back here and recommend this place to anyone looking to get a Polynesian piece done. read more

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Awesome tattoo artists! I walked in and was able to schedule an appointment for the following week. I showed up early and Clay was waiting and ready to go. I brought in a picture of what I wanted and he was able to stencil it out and get it exactly how I wanted it. read more

Holy Shite! Are you kidding me?! These guys are A-freakin'-MAZING!!!! We flew into Vegas just to get art from these guys. We sent a down payment in & we were set. Clay, Dennis (who came in on his day off!), & Eugene were awesome! Besides super talent, these guys were ultra friendly & cool. No pretentiousness here. I can't wait to go back! Beautiful ink, great technique and the amount of art done for the time is incredible! My first polynesian tat was done in Oahu, & I love it, but I'm coming back here for more. read more

this shop is nice and has good talent. Samoan Mike is the man tho, ive seen him do so much work on so many friends and family of mine. he has got to be one of the best in the game. ive always wanted to get work by him but do to my busy work schedule and him being booked out a ways, it never happenned. it will tho. ive moved from vegas but i know we will cross paths again and i will finally get that long awaited work ive been dying for him to do. stand up dude. read more

I just left Vegas today. But Yesterday I saw this shop as I was just finishing my conversation with my wife about How I wanted a Certian Samoan Tribal Arm Band. Well to make things short. I met Clay & He turned my Dream Tatoo into Reality! Malo lava Clay! You'll be seeing me soon for More! read more

After endless time in craigslist.google youtube and other source i finally found in my opinion the best tatto shop for authentic tribal tatto.its called sacred tatu.this is not ure ordinanary cookie cuter shop.all work here if done freehand no stencils.done my the best island brothers name mr austin.mr dennis.and mr mike.austin was my artist let me tell you this man got serious unbeliveable skills he re tuched my old tribal tat and im super happy.i will post b4 n after pic.i decided to do more work from him.the shop has a laid back chill cool vibes jus like you would feel of you travel to beutifull samoa.pls do all ure research n go to them last.n check out some of the art they left on happy skins...n u be the judge..jus wana say wasup to austin dennis n mike thnx for opening up this one of a kind tatto shop...fyi.if u wana get wrk done i was told now is the time cause wen summer comes u mite have to wsit awhile to get a seat...god bless us all .n fa fa laps.thnx u read more

Got a tattoo by Dennis and i am very disappointed. I had to go to laserclinic 4 times for total cost of 400 dollar to clean the mess. now i have to go to a proffessional tattoo artist to fix all the lines for about 300 dollar. The visit at Sacred center tattoo became a very expensive visit. They are not interested in copensate me for the costs. they do not even answering my mail. Do not let them destroy your body. choose another tattoo shop. read more

If you're looking for a one of a kind tatau this is the place!!! Dennis tattoos you without a stencil!!! It's crazy! He's very talented. Can't wait to get more work done read more

completely disappointed im from hawaii and live in vegas and wanted to get a tribal tattoo from a good hawaiian artist. i went to this place and got a tattoo from some guy names Aito. when he was finished the tattoo was absolutely horrible. he told me that he would fix it and finish it up when he would come back from a trip in hawaii. after waiting for 3 months i called and no one has heard from aito since and if i wanted to tattoo fix i would have to pay another artist. there are much better tattoo shops in vegas. read more