About Mainstay Tattoo

Mainstay Tattoo is Austin's first and only completely classic tattoo shop, offering appointments and walk-ins with talented artists. Customers praise the shop for its professional, friendly, and welcoming atmosphere, making it an ideal place for traditional tattoos. The shop is a pleasant space to be in, and artists are very professional, courteous and easy to talk to. Many reviews highlight the clean healing process of the tattoos. With a team of skilled artists like Zach Nelligan, Mainstay Tattoo is highly recommended for anyone seeking quality, awesome American traditional tattoos in a comfortable environment.

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Aug 2025
Fantastic walk-in experience. I was tattooed by Mando, who was both professional and efficient. He gave thoughtful input on placement and how it might affect future tattoos, which I really appreciated. We also talked through a few personal details I wanted included, and he added touches that made the piece genuinely fun and unique. I’m excited to see how it heals up!
Jul 2025
I’ve been coming to Mainstay for about four years now, getting tattoos from Zach. Each and every time has been an amazing experience. Zach is very professional, courteous and easy to talk to. All of the work I’ve gotten done so far has been phenomenal. The other artist in the shop are also very friendly and have great work. I can’t recommend this spot enough. If you want clean, professional and awesome American traditional tattoos then Mainstay is definitely the best spot in town!
Jul 2025
I've had 9 pieces done with Zach Nelligan at Mainstay over the past 5 years, and have been happy with my experience every time. The shop is a pleasant space to be in, and I have had clear communication from Zach. I definitely recommend this shop if you're looking for a quality traditional tattoo