Calaveras Tattoo & Piercing

Went in on a Wednesday for the $ 20 piercing deal. We ended up walking in and signing our permission papers pretty quickly. The lady told us the piercer had just stepped out and that he would be back in 15 mins. After waiting for an hour, he was still a no show. We saw a car roll up to the sidewalk and drop him off. He walked in, apologized and got right to piercing. I was up first then my friend went. I got my septum done. From my past experiences with piercings, I know that it was not done correctly. He did not clean the area before piercing either of us. We were expecting him to clean our piercing area with some antiseptic, but none was used. He just clamped down and roughly pushed the needle through. It hurt so much more than anything other piercing or tattoo I have gotten done. I have already had my nose pierced and it was nothing compared to this. We had to run right home to clean our piercing because we were scared we were going to get an infection. Traumatizing experience.

I still have a really ugly tattoo on my arm, but the shop really tried their best to make it right. Their customer service is great. I really appreciate it, but I still wouldn’t get tatted here again. If you received awesome ink from here then good for you!

This is a much needed and delayed review for my tattoo artist, Javi! I have been coming to Javi for several years now, and his work is phenomenal. He takes his time on the little details and is very reasonable with his pricing. Always remember this when you’re getting a tattoo — qualify work is not cheap. And for the qualify Javi provides to his clients, it is worth every damn penny. For selfish reasons, I almost didn’t want to post this review in case he gets too booked up and I have to get on a waitlist, lol. All jokes aside though, he deserves more than five stars. Any kind of style you want, talk to Javi and he can make it happen. I can’t for him to finish my right arm!

This review is more for my tattooer than the shop, as I have not had any work done there by anyone other than my guy Erik. I will preface this by stating that I have had tattoos done at $ 250.00 per hour tattoo shops, and at $ 80.00 an hour tattoo shops. Erik is ridiculously generous in his pricing. He is worth so much more that he asks for so I am happy to tip him handsomely. He is talented, compassionate and honest. He makes sure I am comfortable and at ease. He is extremely detailed, so much so that he sees things he wants to touch up or add detail to that I would never have noticed if he hadn’t pointed them out. He has been available to schedule appointments when I’m ready with just a weeks notice, though I’m sure it wont be that way for much longer. If he moves on to another shop, I will be going with him! I have 2 large arm pieces and my hands done by him that you can see on the shop’s Facebook page. Excellent artist, take advantage of this hidden gem while you can…

Got my first ever tattoo from Erik. Real talented guy, explained the entire process and made it a great first of many sessions

I got my naval repierced here and the people here were so nice! I’m definitely coming back to get my tattoos here!
The piercing was quick and completely painless.

Saw a large jumping bug of some sort on the floor while sitting on the couch.
Safe to say I walked out without getting anything done.
Wouldn’t come here if you are looking for a sanitary place.
At least the worker was friendly.

On vacation and had our next tattoo! Of course Eric did an amazing job as always, we are always happy with his work. Very professional, artistic! He is the best!

I took my little cousin to get her Medusa pierced here, Everyone who worked here was super friendly and nice, also the shop was very organized and CLEAN and professional.
The person who pierced my cousin talked to her through out her piercing because she was very nervous and scared.
And my BF and his dad gets their tattoos done here too, I really recommend coming here for your tattoos and piercings!

They were super cool and awesome. Very reasonable pricing. And willing to work with you! Thanks guys!

I now have a full sleeve and a half sleeve all my work has been done by Erik who is the only artist I let anywhere near me. My family has all had work done by him… Wife, daughter, son, and their boyfriend and girlfriend. Shop is always clean and staff is very friendly I can honestly say that I have made a new friend THANKS AGAIN ERIK KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK C U SOON

My favorite piercing place of all time I don’t have any problems with any of my piercings here I got my back dermals done and they are healing perfectly along with my nose, my bar, snake eye peircing and my bottom belly !

Had my tattoo done by Erik. Very professional and a pleasant experience all around. So don’t be a Bumbaclot, see Erik at Calaveras and get served correct with a fresh tattoo.
PEACE!

Erik did my tattoo today and I am over the moon. I wasn’t having the best day so I followed my vibes to get an Africa map tattoo and I am so glad I did. Erik was chill, knowledgeable, funny, and gentle. He has become a part of my experience of getting an awesome tattoo, it’s more than just the ink to me so I am pleased to carry Erik’s good vibes as well. The spot is clean, comfortable, nice music, and amazing artists. I highly recommend going to Calaveras. Fair price, fun, and fabulous ink.

I would never come back here again I’ve come here twice before and loved the work I received… Went to get a tattoo to represent my mother and the shop owner did the tattoo. He kept taking breaks and by the time he was «done» the tattoo looked nothing like the stencil and parts where he didn’t do at all. I had to go back and have him fix what he messed up. He made his many mistakes in this tattoo even more noticeable. Now I have to pay someone else to fix what he did. Not to mention tellin your clients you have a couple of drinks from time to time before you do tattoos is not professional at all… NEVER WILL I GO BACK HERE

This place is going to be my go to tattoo shop from now on. The place was clean and the staff were friendly. Tim was the one that did my tattoo. I had a couple of tatts that I wanted to get covered and Tim took his time and gave me several options. I finally found the design that I wanted and Tim went to work! Going back in 2 weeks to finish the background and get another one. Tim is the man!

The God’s of Ink must of came over me, because i was just sitting in my hotel with my family when i just decided to start searching for tattoo parlors and I came across the Calaveras Tattoo Parlor, and i loved the reviews so i called and i believe the owner Angel answered me and i gave him a time frame and he was so friendly and very helpful and i love the fact that they had walk in time slots, since i am out of town i was very pleased with this. I got to the Parlor one hour after the time slot i had reserved and there was this (white male super Friendly, he does Traditonal American Tattoos) who greet me from the first step i took in their beautiful spacious awesome décor and killer ANGEL SKY Celing shop. He said that the owner (who was going to do my tattoo) was out on his break but will be back shorlty i was more then happy to wait because i probely made him wait, and while i was there the male who greeted me from the beginning engaged in a awesome conversation about music and the music that was playing in that time, they made me feel right at home like if i was in my «usuall parlor» back home. Meanwhile he was attending his bussniess in the front of the shop, a young man who i belive does the percing i think his name is «Scratchface» started giving that warm and inviting vibe as well and he stared sharing his music (PREETY DOPE MUSIC By the way) and next thing you know he handed me a copy of his music and i loved that gesture, My artisit had come right after that but he was expecting another appointment so i was handled to another artist, he was proffesional in his deamoner and had been tattooing for 9yrs total so i went for it, and The Reason why i giving this 4 starts ****n instead of 5***** was because im a talker, and while i was getting tattooed it was veryy quite i tried to make conversation but it kept dying out i felt like i was in a akward date, the only thing i would complain about that he couldve engaged in a conversation so time can go fast but The value for my artwork was reasonable and the shading was 89% the lines in the tattoo 99.9% the healing of my tattoo was 75% it was alittle bit more hard to heal compared to the other ones i have. But nether the less I LOVE IT! Also there having this special 40 $ for selected tattoos ! Its such a good offer so im defintly going to go back for that.
Thank you Calaveras Parlor!!!
See You Guys soon
xoxoxo–
Jasmin.

I’ve read all the great reviews on this place and figured out, I might as well give it a try. Erik was my tattoo artist, and he was amazing!!! This was my 1^st tattoo, and I was totally nervous. He made me feel real comfortable, took the time to explain things, and all in all did a fantastic job! I will definitely be going back again real soon! I’m hooked!!!

Had a tattoo idea ive been wanting to get. I stopped by an hour before closing, Erik was hella coo & said he could do my tattoo. I love my tattoo. Erik made me feel very comfortable, the environment was nice & the price was great. made my wallet happy lol. I definitely will be returning here very soon.

I’ve had a couple of tattoos don’t here by female artist Renee. She is amazing and a true artist. She is open creatively to make you happy with your art, but she has a great eye and beautiful work. She does so much detail, shading and color. She’s a really awesome friendly person also.
I’ve gotten my entire side done by her. It took 5 sessions, but was well worth it. I love that she admires the same artists as I do (Sylvia Ji) and her day of the dead art is gorgeous.
She also did my wrist, which I am quite satisfied with.
I’m planning on having my side extended all the way down to my knee. I can’t wait to work with her again!

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