Cancel

    Open app

    Search

    Black Serpents

    4.6 (23 reviews)
    Open 12:00 pm - 7:00 PM

    Request an appointment

    You can now request an appointment from this business directly from Yelp

    Black Serpents Photos

    You might also consider

    Recommended Reviews - Black Serpents

    Your trust is our priority, so businesses can't pay to alter or remove their reviews. Learn more about reviews.
    Yelp app icon
    Browse more easily on the app
    Review Feed Illustration

    Reviews With Photos

    Tiffany K.

    Josue body slammed my grandma and called her ugly and made her cry which I thought was funny. Other than that, he has done all 20 of my tattoos and counting. I will probably be his walking portfolio since it's been hard finding an artist who aligns with my vision and can compromise on his execution should we not agree on a design. He's also very sure which art piece he is willing to do so he can put his heart into it instead of doing one just for the revenue which I feel is rare nowadays. I've also changed a design 5 times in 1 day and he never made me feel bad for that either and reiterated that it was my body that is going to have his artwork forever so it was my choice and to not worry. The shop is super clean and spacious so you don't feel claustrophobic with people standing too close to you since it's by appointment only. Everyone who works there/their specific tattoo community is super welcoming and friendly and will make you feel comfortable (especially for girls) considering the fact that you're getting stabbed for hours. Also LGBTQ+ friendly. :) They have also offered to walk me to my car so I dont get stabbed by the crackheads outside. 11/10.

    I attended an event at the shop and got the most amazing tattoo! Everyone was so helpful and attentive, and the shop was extremely clean and well maintained. I am so happy with my tattoo and staff gave me thorough aftercare instructions. Will definitely be back for another and highly recommend!!

    BEST SERVICE EVER!! I got a shaded star tattoo that came out so nice! Artist were very understanding and cooperative definitely am coming back!!!

    Friday The 13 Jason Tattoo
    Carlos M.

    Excellent work by JC on my tattoo. Such a nice upscale tattoo shop in downtown LA . Very classy and professional establishment can't wait to come back for more ink! Highly and most definitely recommend

    "My Robert smith facets "
    Jacqueline B.

    I just wanted to drop you a quick note to thank you again for your beautiful artistry and care in giving me my first tattoo. I am so happy with the way it turned out. You bring such good energy and spirit to your craft and I appreciate how comfortable JC Trueba made me feel. Thank you

    Emily G.

    Such a cool shop to go to and Josue is so detailed with his work and friendly. He took his time with my piece and was just straight out fun to hang out with the entire process! The studio is very clean and has a great aesthetic, even though it is located in a busy area of downtown, Josue made sure to direct me to a nearby parking garage that I could park at to ensure my car was safe! I love this place and plan to come more often :)

    Death moth tattoo by Julio the monster
    Manny P.

    Amazing shop with incredible artist. Very flexible scheduling. Julio and Rocky are two amazing black work artist. I had a great experience and an awesome tattoo. Shop is clean, chic, and welcoming. Will definitely be coming back for more tattoos.

    Taken during our 5 minute break.
    Ron R.

    First and foremost, Julio is an amazing artist. I really can't believe I am fortunate enough to have his artwork on my arm for the rest of my life. I couldn't be happier with the final product. its 11 days old and is healing perfectly. Exactly the way it should. I had a concept in mind that didn't necessarily work as a tattoo on my forearm. He was patient with me as we traded ideas back and forth until he came up with the perfect solution. When it comes to tattoos the final product is what really matters but it's such an awesome bonus to have a really great experience to remember every time you look at your tattoo. Again I'm very fortunate to have had that awesome bonus to go along with my tattoo. I got the inside of my forearm done from wrist to elbow. It took around six hours and I enjoyed every minute of it. Even the painful ones. Stephanie, his apprentice was there and we had a really great conversation while Julio was busy carving up a masterpiece on my forearm. I really love his shop. From the lighting to the comfortable table and decor. I really can't wait to go back. Such a perfect experience. Thank you Julio and Stephanie. I'll see you both again soon!

    Ripped apart snake done by Josue.

    See all

    2 years ago

    Helpful 3
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    10 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Liz G.
    1
    39
    27

    2 years ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    5 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Ronnie G.
    147
    12
    0

    2 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    4 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    5 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Joann V.
    66
    218
    78

    4 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Ron R.
    30
    10
    12

    4 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    4 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    4 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    4 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    4 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    Ask the Community - Black Serpents

    Review Highlights - Black Serpents

    Josue does a great job designing my ideas and takes the time/edits to make sure we are gonna love the tat.

    Mentioned in 6 reviews

    Read more highlights

    You might also consider

    Verify this business for free

    People searched for Tattoo 15,334 times last month within 15 miles of this business.

    Verify this business

    Baron Art Tattoo Studio

    Baron Art Tattoo Studio

    4.8
    (315 reviews)
    1.2 mi
    $$
    Free consultations
    Discounts available

    The place is quite nice (clean and cool layout) and they were so kind to be willing to take me and…read more2 of my friends as walk-ins a little over an hour before closing time. Tracy at the front desk was super helpful with check in and my questions about jewelry and what not. My one feedback and note would be to mention that visitors do have the option to "try-on" jewelry if they are torn between sizes or colors of jewelry because I think some newcomers wouldn't be aware they could do that if it's not mentioned. My friend asked to try a couple of jewel sizes and that was really helpful with decision making. (By try-on, you are just holding the jewelry piece up to yourself and checking yourself out in the mirror :P ) They offer titanium and gold jewelry here. Many beautiful pieces. They also sell saline spray (for $15 if I remember correctly) which I picked up since I was traveling and will be traveling again. Lacy pierced me and she was soooo amazing! She was really through with her explanations and I felt very comfortable with her. Everything went so smoothly and it was mostly painless - only a pinch in the process but no discomfort after the jewelry was already in. My friends and I left with super cute nostril piercings! Highly recommend this studio. Very grateful and happy with the experience here.

    I was going to leave my review as is but i will not be called a liar about my experience then…read morepressured to delete my review entirely. "Regarding your wait time, management confirmed it was significantly shorter than stated" - attached are photos at 6:20pm on 4/11/26 aka the time i went in & upon arrival i asked to use the restroom, i took a selfie amongst other pics & the date & time can be found on each one. When leaving, i was asked for my information & to enroll in ur $5 off coupon which was at 8:16pm on 4/11/26. almost exactly two hours, not sure which manager looked into that but i did not randomly chose that number. Consultation - Tabitha asked via phone if i was given the option or made aware of threadless vs threaded jewelry, i was not nor was I given the option between the two. (Im assuming since you guys only carry threadless anyways.) Lacy said the piercings could get expensive when downsizing multiple sizes & when custom jewelry becomes a thing (she gave me an example of hers that have a wide flat back) which i understood. I was never told the jewelry on hand would be so flimsy or else i would have left with a spare set. or why wouldnt that be offered if its a known thing that theyre just going to break soon after? "our management team has reached out multiple times" - Tabitha called me on 4/20/26 at 2:03pm post yelp review & asking me to elaborate which i did. she apologized & said she would investigate & immediately followed up asking if i could "take down the yelp review" I initially agreed but im so glad i didnt. All that was asked of me was to pick a date & time & she will have someone replace the jewelry that broke at the el monte location but she would have to call me back & let me know if there was someone at that location who COULD do it & that she would call back. when she called back at 2:38pm 4/20/26 she stated ordering a threaded set would take 6-8 weeks & that she will order my downsize. we agreed on that solution & hungup. Then 4/28/26 Tabitha texts me & there was no solution so we could agree on so thanked her & left it at that (screenshots attached as well) "waived fees" - crazy cause you guys swear this is something special. when i get my nails done & one breaks theyre quick to fix it FOR FREE & not keep reminding me that breakage could happen nor badgering me that IM at fault for it/knew the risks. Theres no fee to waive if i want to put the jewelry in my own face for free which you guys denied me of because u didnt want to mail them to me. "we offered appointments at our other locations with free parking lots" - text attached of Tabithas convo but she definitely stated STREET parking, exactly how the LA location is so.. not sure where the "Convenience & Options" were. sorry it came to this Leo, maybe ask both sides next time instead of just listening to one.

    Photos
    Baron Art Tattoo Studio
    Baron Art Tattoo Studio
    Baron Art Tattoo Studio

    See all

    Oak & Poppy Tattoos and Piercings

    Oak & Poppy Tattoos and Piercings

    4.8
    (870 reviews)
    19.9 mi
    $$
    Certified professionals
    8 years in business

    There aren't the words to express just how comfortable and PAINLESS my experience was at the 3rd St…read moreOak and Poppy. Yesterday I got my septum pierced for my birthday. From the moment we walked in, we were greeted warmly and immediately made to feel at ease. The shop itself is very clean and welcoming. The jewelry is beautifully displayed. I just wish I remembered the name of the woman who helped us because she made such an impression. She walked us through all the options at different price points in a way that felt completely neutral and respectful. There was no subtle steering toward something more expensive. It genuinely felt like whatever we chose was the right choice. Ivy, my piercer, was incredibly thorough and precise. I really want to stress how pleasant and painless this piercing was. I am talking pain level 0 out of 10. I AM NOT MAKING THAT UP. She is extremely clean in her process and talked me through every step so I always knew what was happening. The room itself felt like a doctor's office in terms of cleanliness and professionalism. I wanted to write this because there aren't many reviews here about septum piercings specifically. When I was searching for where I wanted to go, Oak and Poppy kept coming up but I didn't see many septum reviews. Ivy is a true professional in this work. It's clear she knows exactly what she's doing. The staff cares about the customer's experience and it shows every step of the way. If you're looking for a septum piercing and want an experience that feels comfortable, this is the place to go! Thank you Ivy! Thank you Oak and Poppy!

    The staff here are friendly and welcoming. I'm giving 4 stars for their customer service,…read morecleanliness, and responsiveness. My husband and I got matching tattoos here and for the tattoo itself it's 3 stars. Today, it has been 3 days since we got the tattoo and although the tattoo itself is small, has fine lines, and is on the wrist, it appears as if it has a smear/smudge on one of the corners on both tattoos. This isn't my first tattoo, and my husband and I have been following the after care and have been careful. It's on the healing stage, but you can tell that the corner line differs and there is a smudged area on both tattoos. For both these it was $240 total and done by Chris. I will update this review once the tattoos heal completely.

    Photos
    Oak & Poppy Tattoos and Piercings
    Oak & Poppy Tattoos and Piercings
    Oak & Poppy Tattoos and Piercings

    See all

    Supersweet Tattoos & Coffee

    Supersweet Tattoos & Coffee

    4.7
    (850 reviews)
    2.6 mi
    Certified professionals
    Available by appointment

    There are not enough words to describe how grateful I am that I met Alexa and have gotten many…read moretattoos with her. Not only is this woman one of the most talented humans alive, but she is such an amazing and kind person and getting to be tattooed by her has become such a highlight of my life. When I first met her, I was in a really bad place with my health. I was living with some very serious health issues and was just overall struggling so much and truthfully, I felt like a foreigner in my own body. I first got a Wicked tattoo done by her and when I walked into Supersweet, I was so nervous. I had many other tattoos but I was just in a very vulnerable place and at that time, everything made me anxious. When she sat down with her designs, what she had come up with took my breath away. It was so much better than I could have ever imagined and it was the most stunning design I'd ever seen. As we sat down to get started, she could tell that I was nervous and was so gracious, gentle, compassionate and understanding, and really took her time to make sure I felt safe. This meant the world to me. After that, I was scheduled to have a tattoo with her again, and I needed to cancel bc I ended up having emergency back surgery. She was, again, so kind, loving, understanding and supportive. I have since come in and gotten quite a few more tattoos with her and for the first time in so long, my body feels like my own again and I am excited to look down and see my beautiful tattoos done by her. I fully intend to be her client from now until, honestly, however long she'll have me. Her work is stunning and I have so much fun at our sessions. She is someone I deeply appreciate and I truly couldn't be more grateful for Alexa! She's such a kind human, that my husband, who SWORE he would never get a tattoo started warming up to the idea because he finally felt safe and comfortable and that was solely because of her. He officially just got his first tattoo from her. I am so excited for more tattoo fun and I HIGHLY recommend booking with her!

    I just got my tattoo done at Supersweet Tattoos & Coffee and this past weekend and had an amazing…read moreexperience. The artist I worked with (Roxie) was so polite and professional. I was definitely giving toddler energy by kicking my feet and asking questions and she totally entertained every second of it. We talked about movies, tv shows, travel, music, etc. The conversation totally helped distract from the pain and before i knew it the session was over. I thought parking would be tough, but i went on a Saturday afternoon and found parking relatively easily a block away on Lake Shore Ave. The quality of work is top notch and my tattoo came out exactly as i wanted it to. Strongly recommend!

    Photos
    Tattoo Area
    Tattoo Area
    Lil Puppy
    Lil Puppy
    Supersweet Tattoo

    See all

    Supersweet Tattoo
    Oni Tattoo

    Oni Tattoo

    4.9
    (156 reviews)
    7.8 mi
    Speaks Mandarin
    Certified professionals

    My friend and I were looking around for a tattoo shop for our first tattoos. We walked into Oni…read moreTattoo on Saturday and Sam @tatt.chi was able to take my friend. He wanted double bands around his forearm and Sam was able to sketch it out and do the tattoo on the same day. We were in and out within 1.5 hours. He explained the process and aftercare which made getting a tattoo seamless and less daunting. I was on the fence about getting a tattoo but my friend said if he got one I would have to get one too. I decided to get a runner with an ekg as I thought it was fitting for me. I wanted something small for my first tattoo and easily to keep hidden from my mom (sorry mom). He asked me to send him a picture of what I wanted and scheduled an appointment for Monday at 11am. Once Monday came I walked over and signed the consent form. He then printed out the tattoo and placed the outline on my chest and asked me if it was where I wanted it. Being a tattoo noob I trusted his judgement. After letting the outline dry I laid down and he began working on the piece. He said since it was a small tattoo and mainly lines there shouldn't be much pain and the healing process wouldn't be as long. It took about 30 mins to finish up the tattoo and the quality came out amazing. There was no pain at all and he went over the aftercare as well. I showed Sam this other tattoo I wanted and he said he would be able to do that as well. He says his art style is realism and anime so I can't wait to get more work done by him. He has been tattooing for 2 years now along with his apprenticeship. He told me to message him when I'm ready for my next piece. Maybe this tattoo thing is an addiction and will keep you coming back for more.

    WOW! Roger is amazing! He spent two sessions with me. One 5 hour and the other 3 hours. It was such…read morea good experience his attention to detail was beyond words! Even though it was painful towards the end he took breaks with me and gave me numbing cream. I have had 14 tattoos and this one was painful at the end by far just cause of all the different coloring! I'm happy with the result and can't stop looking at it. Thank you so much!! I will def be back for more!!!

    Photos
    @alextrang_tattoos
    @alextrang_tattoos
    @alextrang_tattoos
    @alextrang_tattoos
    @alextrang_tattoos

    See all

    @alextrang_tattoos

    Black Serpents - tattoo - Updated August 2026

    Loading...
    Loading...
    Loading...