Best Tattoo Shops In Austin

“Just got my second ear lobe piercing done by Fia. She was such an angel. I strongly suggest coming here!“

“The experience was so amazing, Kaityn was sooooo funny and we had a blast.

She’s very good at her work so highly recommend her for fine detailing work !!“

“Sophie was amazing to work with. She explained my brow options and I chose the powder brows. I am so happy with me new brows! Sophie is a brow artist! I highly recommend her.“

“We had SUCH a great experience at Ink Empire!!! D was so awesome and helpful as we were figuring out what we wanted and Alfredo did such amazing yet quick work. Honestly such an amazing place and I can’t wait to come back.“

“Brandie at Serenity Tattoo Studio is incredible! She made the whole experience comfortable and fun, really listening to what I wanted and bringing my vision to life. The line work is clean, the shading is flawless, and her studio is spotless. Her warm, easygoing personality put me at ease right away, and it's clear she genuinely cares about her craft. I couldn't be happier and will absolutely be back. Highly recommend!“

“This was one of the best tattoo experiences I’ve ever had! The communication was unmatched and this shop is very sophisticated. Leo reworked an existing tattoo for me and I am very happy with the result! 10/10 recommend!“

“I got a double nostril piercing by Brian! He was awesome! Paid a lot of attention to detail made sure everything was aligned perfectly! I definitely recommend 1000000/100! Thank you so so Brian!!“

“I didn’t get tattooed at ROA, but as a tattoo collector visiting from France, it was more than a thrill to be able to visit the shop. Thank you to Mickey (shop manager) for letting me admire this studio full of history, which is truly a landmark of the tattoo scene . And thanks to Steve and Katja for the little chat.“

“Working with Charles and Laura was an absolute masterclass in creative collaboration. From our first conversation, they approached my ideas with genuine curiosity rather than ego, asking the right questions, offering thoughtful suggestions, and ultimately elevating the concept beyond what I'd originally envisioned.

What struck me most was the process. Charles and Laura treated this like a true partnership, checking in at every stage and making sure we were aligned before moving forward. No surprises, no rushed decisions. Just steady, professional execution.

Their demeanor made the whole experience easy. Relaxed, personable, and clearly passionate about the craft; the kind of energy that puts you at ease when you're committing to something permanent.

The result exceeded my expectations. I walked out genuinely proud of what we created together.
If you're looking for an artist who listens as well as he inks, this is the place. Highly recommend.“

“Elin is amazing! I was really nervous about getting my brows done but Elin put me at ease. She explained everything and my eyebrows look AWESOME! She is the only person I would go to for fabulous eyebrows! Thanks Elin!“

“Johnny did a great job very consistent lines. Light hand which is great during bigger pieces. Great price I honestly couldn’t have asked for a better experience“

“I had a great experience here! They were super fast with responding to my inquiry, and I was able to be seen the same day. My tattoo artist was Billy, and he did an incredible job! He was able to design a beautiful tattoo that incorporated everything I wanted in a way that flowed perfectly. He seemed very knowledgeable in style, placement, and overall aesthetic. He was also very professional and the pricing was great!“

“Travis did snakes bites for my son. He was a staunch professional from start to finish. He was very thorough in answering questions and going through aftercare. They’re perfectly level, straight, and healing beautifully. The studio was thoughtfully designed and immaculately clean. Highly recommend“

“An overall incredible experience. Zach is such a professional. He listened well and then confidently took the lead from there. He exceeded expectations and I'm so happy with the result. Highly recommend this shop and it's so worth travelling for.“

“Got my 2nd daith pierced by Joe Garza and it was quite literally the best piercing experience of my life.“

“Mia is so wonderful!! She was so kind and efficient, answering all my questions and more! I had a great experience and left feeling educated about my nostril piercing. :)“

“Amazing work from Jerry! Got some new tattoos, some covers up and some details. Everything came out great.“

“Jeremy is amazing from personal experience and the rest of the guys do great work too“

“Couldn’t recommend Amanda How enough! Came in for my first tattoo and she listened to exactly what I wanted and consulted me on what she felt was best. Super professional and friendly and will definitely be back!“

“Super relaxing studio with really cool people! Everyone I met there were very laidback and friendly. Baels worked on my forearm and it came out amazing! He is such a great artist with fantastic skills! I’d love to come back to this studio to get more work done.“

“I had my second tattoo there done by Noah and had a great experience. He is amazing and I look forward to coming back.“

“If I could give more stars I would. I got a full day piece from Tony Perez on my leg. The whole day was the best tattoo experience I have had from an artist HANDS DOWN. He is extremely nice and respectful, listens to what you have to say and adjustments you want, he makes sure youre comfortable and not hurting too much, the vibes of the shop and other artists, it was all an incredible experience. I will be back and will tell everyone I know to go see Tony for work.“

“Jason was super friendly, professional, and did a great job with my tattoo. Was very happy with my experience and how it turned out“

“Black Dagger Tattoo is an exceptional studio that delivers some of the finest tattoo work I have seen in Austin. The artists are incredibly talented and took the time to really understand the vision I had before putting a single needle to skin, which made the whole experience feel collaborative and personal. The studio is spotlessly clean and maintains the highest standards of hygiene throughout, giving you complete confidence from the moment you sit down. The finished piece went beyond anything I had imagined and has held up beautifully over time. If you are looking for a tattoo studio where artistry and professionalism go hand in hand, Black Dagger Tattoo is absolutely the place to go.“

“Came in as a walk in, super short wait time and Mr Cupcake was fantastic! Exactly what I wanted and was super great conversation!“