George is the best tattoo artist. I recommend him to everyone and his work is known all around the Sacramento area. Mike and Sergio, the other artists in the shop, are also amazing!!! read more

Just got inked up by Sergio about 4 hours ago. I must say this shop is amazing! The cleanliness, the atmosphere, and each artists individual yet professional personalities are through the roof! Very clean work and affordable! I give mad props to not only Mike and Sergio, but also to George for maintaining such an amazing facility! Thanks guys for the good time and beautiful work. I WILL be back! read more

What a great place. George was great to work with he is a true artist. Thank you! Mark read more

it was my first ratio and he did an amazing job. very nice & affordable and the artwork is beautiful. will definitely come back for my next one! read more

So I got my first tattoo here 3 weeks ago and I'm so glad I got it here. I walked in without making an appt because it was a little spur or the moment kind of thing. I had to wait for maybe 25 minutes but that was understandable because I was a walk-in. There were only 2 tattoo artists there but both were friendly and talking to their clients. When it was my turn, I showed Sergio what I wanted. The concept of my tattoo was a little confusing so the first stencil he drew wasn't exactly what I wanted but he listened to what I wanted again and the second stencil was perfect! Even better than what I imagined. So, then came the tattooing. Sergio asked me if this was my first time and I said yes. He said he'll start with the smaller lines to let me get a hang of how it felt. Even though I was being a little bit of a baby, he was encouraging and nice. He kept saying that I was doing great and that the hard parts were almost over. Sergio also took a lot of breaks to let me take a couple of deep breaths because my tattoo was on the side of my ribcage. After the tattooing was done, he told me how to take care of it and told me if I had any questions or problems or needed touching up, I can just call or come by. Overall I got great service and an awesome tattoo all for the price of $100! Definitely coming back here for my next tattoo! read more

Went here for a quick walk-in. I had Freddy and he did an awesome job with my little tattoo! Super nice and professional, would definitely come again. Thanks Freddy! read more

Sacred Tiger is the epitome of how a tattoo shop should be run. I started getting tattooed by George Hernandez in 2009. Since then, he has been, and will always be, my tattoo artist. Before that, I had gotten tattooed a a few local shops. Although they always did a great job, I never really felt comfortable in the other shops. Whether it's an artist with a bad attitude or gangster rap blaring nonstop, a tattoo shop can either be a great place to be, or if you are comfortable with yourself, an absolute nightmare. When George opened up shop in Davis, it was a welcoming experience. First of all, when you walk into the shop, you feel completely and totally welcome. This can go either way depending on the tattoo shop. Either you are going to get a "F*4k off!" vibe, or you are going to get a sense of trust. Sacred Tiger in the latter type of shop. It's extremely hygienic, airy, and has plenty of natural light. They also have a great taste in music that won't stress you out. I mention the music part because they care about their customers and want them to be as comfortable as possible. Let's be honest, a tattoo is fairly traumatic to your body, and the last thing you want to do is hear E40 blasting, especially if it may be your first tattoo. They want you to become a returning client, and the shop is indicative of that. Whether it's George Hernandez, Mike Jupp, or Freddy greeting you, you feel comfortable. They are all extremely friendly guys who know how to handle people and they leave their egos at the door. They are always open to new ideas and see tattooing as an art, not as a hassle. They love what they do. If you want to make modifications to their ideas and concepts, they are all for it. Walk up customers are always welcome, and if they can't accommodate you that day, they will schedule an appointment. Another great thing about the guys is that if you have an appointment, they hold true to the appointment. Due to the fact that they are all extremely talented and busy, sometimes larger, more intricate pieces may require some time to wait for your tattoo. However, don't worry. It's always better to wait for an amazing tattoo as opposed to rushing someone for a mediocre tattoo. You wait for the talent. Like I stated earlier, George has been tattooing me since 2009. I chose George because he has put together pieces that many other artists wouldn't attempt or was deemed "too hard" or "not their style". The truth is that although George does specialize in certain styles, you can bring him anything and he can turn it into art. He has imagination and creativity and truly loves what he does. He doesn't see your tattoo as a flat canvas, but rather, he builds his tattoos in layers. I can't say enough about how much I respect George as an artist. Mike Jupp has also tattooed me and has done a brilliant job. Again, the idea that I had wouldn't have been touched by some artists because what I wanted was relatively small. Mike jumped in there and provided detail and intricacy that can't be beat. I haven't received any work by Freddy, but I have seen his work, and again, it's top notch. Sacred Tiger is an incredible shop that has amazing artists and you will always leave happy and wanting me. read more

I recently came here for my first tattoo--a word on the inner arch of my foot. I am so pleased by my experience! A few weeks prior I walked in and had a "consultation" with Mike where I gave him my idea. He was extremely nice and had a very impressive portfolio, so I scheduled the appointment for a few weeks later (although I'm sure I could have done it even faster). I went last night for my appointment and brought my friends; we had to wait for about 25 minutes, but I didn't mind too much (he was finishing up someone else's peice). Once it was my turn he deep cleaned his station, which was important to me. My tattoo was in someone's handwriting, so all he had to do was make an exact stencil. The pain wasn't as terrible I thought and it was over in just a few minutes. He made me feel very comfortable and relaxed, and was so happy for me once it was over. Because my tattoo was the "basic" in terms of size and time, it cost my $60. I am so happy at the way it turned out!! It looks exactly like the handwriting and he perfectly placed it! Very impressed by his work and will DEFINITELY be going back for anymore tattoos! read more