This is by far one of the worst tattoo shops I've come across. Unfortunately, none of the artists here seem to demonstrate a strong level of skill or consistency in their work. The quality honestly resembles the type of tattoos you might get at a Swapmeet rather than a professional studio. Based on what I saw, much of the work appears to be at an apprentice level at best. When you go to a tattoo shop, you expect experienced artists who can deliver clean lines, solid shading, and well executed designs, but that standard just wasn't there here. I would strongly recommend doing thorough research and looking at portfolios before considering this place. Check out manifest_studio_ink or prolific_studios_tattoo on IG any artist here gets down. read more

I absolutely loved it here. As soon as we walked in, we were greeted and it was friendly and easy going. I came in for an eyebrow piercing and it was executed perfectly. It came out exactly how I wanted it to. Absolutely recommend. I just didn't like the parking-- but that has nothing to do with this business! read more

I've had a few tattoos done at SGT by Kiki and so far I'm really happy with them. Everyone is really nice and I'll definitely be back for some more ink! Check them out, you won't be disappointed! read more

Southgate Tattoos - Black widow by Kiki - Tattoo Near Me - South Gate, California

I been going here for years now. Definitely a regular for sure Andy & kiki are the only ones I have tattoos from. He no longer works there, I think he has his own shop now which is super dope! But Kiki is here & she's the best, gentle, quick & patient. Thanks Kiki Xoxo Rosy read more

if you're coming here for an anti eyebrow then do not come here. The guy agreed to do anti eyebrow but didn't use the right jewelry. Not only that but the balls of the jewelry are screwed on so tight i can't even take it off no matter what i try, my piercing is extremely irritated and i can't even remove it because they screwed it on so tightly. first and last time coming here for a piercing.‍ read more

Me and my wife have been getting work done by Fernie and Kiki for many years and we recommend all to check them out. The prices are very fair for high quality work. read more

Southgate Tattoos - One of many pieces done by Kiki - Tattoo Near Me - South Gate, California

Went in with my daughter to get her nose pierced. Kiki was very professional and really easy to talk to. Great experience from beginning to end. The shop was very clean and greeted as soon as we walked in. I also booked a tattoo appointment years ago with Kiki and loved that experience as well. She's patient and open to your ideas. Highly recommended read more

Squiggly lines. Bad attitudes and not very sanitary. If you're looking for a cheap looking tattoo, this is the place. But not for cheap they overcharge. read more

My friend and I wanted to get matching tattoos. When we entered the shop it was quiet and clean. Fernando greeted us and we got to work on our tattoos. Fernando was awesome, he helped us out and definitely made us laugh. I would come again. read more

Southgate Tattoos - Tattoo - Tattoo Near Me - South Gate, California

If in need of a tattoo or piercing, then South Gate Tattoos is the place to go. Not your stereotype tattoo shop with creepy men hovering over you. Family owned, professional, sanitized and welcoming business. The artists are amazing and don't make you feel dumb for asking questions on any of their services. I've experienced friendly vibes always. Parking available in the back with good business hours. The prices are also affordable. Trust me when I say it's a must stop shop for woman, new tattoo clients and tattoo collectors of Los Angeles area. They have well experienced male and female artists along with piercing services. read more

Awesome service and a great shop! Found my artist for life, thank you Kiki. Very clean work, clean and very sanitary shop. All artists are very helpful and easy to work with. Highly recommend this shop to anyone looking to get some ink done. Thanks once again for the amazing work. read more

3rd time at this shop w/Kiki. Always great work!! Reasonable prices, and family oriented. Only artist i recommended, only shop I'll go to read more

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Clean, professional and inviting tattoo shop. Got two outstanding tattoos with the master Fern, and Kiki. I had an amazing experience at the shop. Everyone was very friendly, every workstation well equipped and even the decor was on point. More importantly, I left with two super clean tattoos and couldn't be happier with them. Very exciting to see such a great shop in South Gate. Will be returning here as soon as I can! read more

Great place and exceptional customer service. Kiki and Ferny are great artist and they create beautiful work. Definitely recommend this place for anyone getting tattoos or piercings. read more

I was recommended by my sister to come here and let me tell you, no regrets. The staff is super friendly and hospitable. I was greeted right away and was asked if I had any questions. Andy was my tattoo artist. He was very professional and friendly. He did an awesome job on the beginning stages of my full sleeve tattoo. I definitely recommend this place to my friend and family or anyone looking to get worked on. I will definitely be coming back in the future. read more

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Looking for a clean family ambience and knowledgable tattoo shop ? NO LOOk MORE this is the PLACE . When it's comes to tattooing your body weather small piece or big piece , you better be sure whoever does it have the knowledge and ability to do it , specially if it's a sentimental piece or it means a lot to you , I been coming to FER for a while now , he's very professional and really know what he's doing , the shop is very clean and A relaxing ambience , Fernando will give you his honest advices for whatever work you getting done . Go in and find out what I'm saying it's absolutely true . read more

I love my new tat. Andy definitely knows his colors! lol He paid attention when I was describing what I was looking for. We compared notes and came up with this. Thank you Andy! I will see you soon! read more

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Excellent work love my tat 2nd one I've gotten there Andy does excellent work for professional and clean I would recommend any that wants a tattoo to go there!!!! read more

Southgate Tattoos - Tattoo Near Me - South Gate, California

Been meaning to post this review for some time now so here it is. My friend and I were there recently for their last Friday the 13th event and there was a lot of people before us. Let me just say that these guy are pro's! They waited patiently for everyone and they were the only shop around that was doing custom ink for people within reason. My friend and I were some of the last to get tattooed and they still kept their steady hands and gave us both EXACTLY what we wanted. I really don't know if I'll go to another shop from here on out, especially since they're using cutting edge technology with their modern day Rotary Guns. Come visit these guys and let them set you up! Also ask for Marcos. The dude gave me the most quick and painless tattoo I've ever gotten and it's healed up perfectly. I will most definitely be coming back. Keep up the damn good work guys. read more

Helpful, attentive staff. Walked in for help with a piercing and they took me, no problem. Gentle removal of a stud that was stuck. Thank you! read more

So Fernando is my go to and did my first tattoo which was BEAUTIFUL and another one, and he wasn't available for me today and gave me an option if I wanted to get my Tattoo done by another artist and I was totally okay with that and trust him. And let me tell you Andy the artist I ended up getting was very nice and did my tattoo Beautifully I'm shocked of how it came out and it means so much to me Thank you and Southgate will always be my go to no matter how long the drive is, totally worth it ! read more

Southgate Tattoos - Tattoo Near Me - South Gate, California

I wanted to like the place. But i wont be going back. Lines un even and color off.. does not look like pic i asked for.. but the workmanship is what kills it.. I'm going to get it fixed. I think it's just not what they normally do. read more

Southgate Tattoos - Tattoo Near Me - South Gate, California

My sister & I walked in to SouthGate Tattoos to celebrate my bday by getting tattoos. Gizmo did them for us. He was very professional and kind. The place was clean and organized and overall we had a really good experience! The prices are also very reasonable. I def recommend this place. read more

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I wouldn't recommend this place. I get pierced there and the ball felt on the same day . I went back for a replacement and it felt again the next day. Poor quality jewels. Will never go back read more

I came here for two previous tattoos with Andy and was really happy with the outcome. I decided to get a third one here and this is by far the worst experience I've had getting a tattoo. I walked in and was greeted by a guy I assumed was new to the shop. He said he could do the job and I said it was fine because I trusted that if they let him do work on people it's because he's experienced. Well, not quite because the quality of my work is really bad! I was talking to the "artist" while he was tattooing me and it was then that he told me that the owner of the shop was better than the old place he was at because he was giving him more "chances to learn". At that point I was scared to see the end result and was hoping it wouldn't be bad but even after he was "done", the owner, Fernando, took a look at the tattoo and told the "artist" to fix some things! Extremely disappointed by the fact that they don't let people know that these "artists" are new/ learning!! I have 19 tattoos and this is the first time something like this has happened to me! Fernando told me I could go in and touch up after it healed for free but I don't even want to do that! I've never regretted a tattoo but this is the first one I do! Please make sure you know the quality of the work you're getting done beforehand!! read more

Southgate Tattoos - Really bad line work on these "lips", worst experience ever! - Tattoo Near Me - South Gate, California

I was told they accept walk in so when I arrived they let me know that the moment they were busy but I could return at 4pm which I was completely understandable. I filled all the paper work necessary and even kept in contact with the artist letting him know what I wanted. When I came back he began attending another customer they gave no notice that the spot had filled despite being in contact with me. Felt that was very unprofessional on their part. read more

Not creative at all, vibe is weird from the guys... very old school tattoos they need to keep up. My sister also got a piercing there and then we found out they put the wrong jewelry for that piercing... yeah not good. read more

Fernando was so awesome incredible amazing. Second time getting a friday the 13th tattoo from him along with my friend. Good conversation and got some good tattoos out of it. Very talented artist and relaxed environment. They don't disappoint. read more

The guy that did my tattoo, I feel lied, to me when I asked if he had ever done the tattoo I requested. The end result was crooked lines & a faded look when i wanted perfectly straight lines & a sold fill in. I had to come back several time so the owner of the shop could fix my tattoos. My tattoos still looked like crap and I had to pay even more at another shop to get them fixed. The "artists" here are unprofessional and should find a different trade because tattooing is not for them. read more

Stopped here with my husband to get tattooed and they were so amazing, friendly and professional!! I recommend this place to everyone looking for an incredible tattoo! I absolutely loved it! They were very clean and handled everything quickly even though we took a while to decide what we wanted. Super amazing, nice people! read more

Cool shop, awesome vibe. Fern does the best tattoos there. See him and he wont disappoint. They also do cool piercings. Maybe some snake bites next??? read more

I've been to a few tattoo shops and I can honestly say that I finally found the one. I came in here with no expectations what so ever I'm not the one to judge a place before I get to know it. Well I walked out of there super happy and satisfied! Fernando listened to every detail I told him about my tattoo he printed a few sizes for me and was super patient since I kept moving the location of my tattoo on top of that he was super gentle and he took me in last minute I walked in there around 9pm. I will be back for sure. Thank you Fernando for taking the time to do my tattoo! Can't wait to go back and get some more done. read more

Best tattoo shop in south gate.. Jeronimo does amazing work. Highly recommend this shop to anyone in la area. read more

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I love my tattoo, i forgot to ask for his name (the guy that did my tattoo) he was working in the right front section of the shop. He was nice, made me feel comfortable, I told him exactly how I wanted the tattoo and that's how it came out. read more

Wow never going back I have to go somewhere else now to fix my tatt now , they need to close this shop 15years experience? yeah not true

super great prices and awesome clean work!!! i love my tattoo i would definitely recommend this shop to anyone thinking about getting a tattoo, really happy with my visit! read more

I honestly would give this shop zero stars my tattoo came out horrible. I take really great care of my tattoos so i know it wasn't my fault my tattoo came out the way it did. They wanted me to pay 300 for the half sleeve so we came to an agreement of 2 sessions of 150 and after the first session i didn't return. It was a waste of time and they basically stole my money. The ink is not dark at all and unprofessional. I was there for 3 hours for just for the outline knowing it could of been done completely with outline and shading. The guy who did my tattoo was Juan aka Enzo. Fernando agreed to retouch it up and fix it but he wanted me to pay the rest of the $150 even though Enzo ruined my tattoo in the first place i feel as a customer i shouldn't be paying for his mistakes in not knowing what he was doing. I feel like i was cheated on my tattoo and it was a complete rip off and played with my money with their false advertisements. i would of thought a tattoo shop would do a way better job at least someone that should be trusted with something so beautiful like a tattoo. More than a tattoo it is something I will have on my body for the rest of my life!!!!!!!!!! read more