EC Tattoo is a San Diego Tattoo shop that has been providing local San Diegans and travelers high quality tattoos since 2007. We are not your average “pick form the wall” tattoo shop. Our hiring process for a new artist is vigilant, ensuring we only employ the best of the best. It’s important we maintain our stellar reputation and we do so by providing best in class artwork, a sanitary environment and premium customer service. Our commitment to strict hiring standards ensures you only work with highly talented tattoo artists.

Our process for a new tattoo creates a relaxed environment but also enables you to work with your artist on perfecting your concept prior to committing to your artwork. You can come by the shop with an idea in mind and invite an artist to contribute feedback to improve your concept. Some of our clients want to pick a tried and trusted design while others want to ensure their tattoo will be one of a kind. Whatever your style or thought process is, we’ll be there to add to the creative process, anyway we can.

We understand deciding on a tattoo is an important life decision so we listen intently to our customers. Once we thoroughly understand your vision, we match an artist that has the particular style, skill set and relevant expertise to ensure your tattoo turns out perfect. From experience, we have learned that working closely with our clients upfront, results in a remarkable tattoo and another very satisfied client. When you come to EC Tattoo be prepared for a thorough initial discussion, being paired with an artist that matches your specific needs, a sketch up for your approval and a tattoo that is sure to impress.

We are extremely proud to have hundreds of clients that are more than satisfied with their tattoos. More often than not, they come back for a second & third tattoo and refer friends to our shop. We hope you will become part of our tattoo community and we are hopeful to turn your artwork vision into an everyday reality.

Stop by today to get acquainted with our team and take action on your first or next tattoo. We look forward to serving you and developing a long term relationship.

Call Today! El Cajon 619-444-8288

Mike’s Bio

Name: Mike Mcwhorter
Where are you from? The Hills.
Short Bio: I’m an artist with grey hair.
When did you know you wanted to be a tattoo artist or piercer? When I quit college.
Style: Black and grey realism.
My Consultation Process: Come to the shop and talk about what you want and leave a deposit.
What piece of work are you the most proud of and why? An infinity symbol because it resembles my life.
Is there anything you would like to share? I love sugar.

Tony’s Bio

Name: Anthony Adamo
Where are you from? Antelope valley
Short Bio: I’m 32 Italian/Mexican, I’ve been tattooing for 11 years
When did you know you wanted to be a tattoo artist or piercer? In my early 20’s I was captivated by the arts and knew then and there what I wanted to do for the rest of my life.
Style: Neo traditional that’s salt and peppered with animation.
My Consultation Process: Walk-ins are welcome. Appointments with artwork, pictures and drawings can be in person or over phone and email.
What piece of work are you the most proud of and why? Anyone I have a opportunity to work on, is always a privilege that I get to help is a proud full moment.
Is there anything you would like to share? I like turtles.

Jose’s Bio

Name: Jose Gallo
Where are you from? Born in the Bay Area, raised in sunny San Diego.
Short Bio: TBA
When did you know you wanted to be a tattoo artist? When I quit college.
Style: No specific style just good clean tattoos.
My Consultation Process: I like to meet my client in person so we can make sure we are both on the same page and get them a tattoo we can both be proud of. Also deposits are taken to book an appointment.
What piece of work are you the most proud of and why? I don’t think I can pick just one tattoo as my most proud piece of art. I just try and make sure my next tattoo is my best tattoo!
Is there anything you would like to share? Proud single father raising two boys. Grateful that tattooing has given me the opportunity to be a full time dad while taking care of business and being a positive role model for my boys!

Wes’s Bio

Name: Waseem Sako
Where are you from? San Diego born and raised
Short Bio: TBA
When did you know you wanted to be a tattoo artist? When I was 20 years old I decided I wanted to use my artistic ability to tattoo.
Style: I can’t really say I have a style I do a lot of Neo Traditional, traditional and color realism.
My Consultation Process: I prefer clients to come in so we can figure out the best placement and size of the tattoo. Go through the clients ideas so I can be prepared on your appointment date.
What piece of work are you the most proud of and why? Very hard to say one it’s more of a mix of challenging pieces I’ve completed.
Is there anything you would like to share? I love 8 hour tattoo sessions.