I can't say enough good things about my tattoo artist Gilbert, his work is amazing I don't know how he managed to fix my tattoo. I went to several other shops and I was told I needed a cover up but Gilbert's fantastic skill saved my portrait tattoo. I drove 3 hours for my appointment and it was well worth it, it's been a month and Gilbert has continued to check up on my healing progress. Great service and quality work, will definitely return. read more

I figured the circumstances make it okay to add an update on my review for DHTC. As I said, I was very happy to have made the trip to Gilbert, AZ from Dallas, TX. My update isn't adding much other than I still highly recommend this shop. James Withee the owner, is very good at what he does. If you're lucky enough to book with him, I certainly say from getting tattooed by him that James will do the absolute best he can to give you a tattoo you can be happy with. Even if you have a hard time sitting still like I did. Here is a healed shot of the tattoo James did on me back in May. All I can say is "Thank you". read more

Dark Horse Tattoo Company - Tattoo by James Withee. Christmas berries. - Tattoo Near Me - Gilbert, Arizona

Amazing tattoo shop! Super clean, super professional and the fact that there are multiple award winning tattoo artists in the same place is awesome. Each artist has a book of work on the counter so you can really see which artist might be best for your work. So glad this place is here!! read more

I went in and got a consultation with Nicole and they agreed to draw up a tattoo for me. I put down a deposit for an appointment and we set a date. An hour before my appointment Nicole canceled and has since ghosted me. They haven't answered my messages and no one answers the shop phone when I call. The other artists have great reviews, so I'm not judging them, but Nicole is not someone to go to. read more

I reviewed many different tattoo shops and ended up going with Xavier Price here. It was great to work with him! He listened to what I wanted and understood immediately. He was excited to get started and we set the appointment. He worked with me on placement and budget to get exactly what I wanted. I wanted a floral piece done on my shoulder but I wanted it to be very minimalistic with only a little shading. I was extremely happy with how it turned out in the end and am so excited to show it off to everyone I see. I *highly* recommend Xavier to anyone looking to get a tattoo. He is amazing and I will definitely return to him in the future (already planning how I can save up the money to get my next one from him)! read more

Dark Horse Tattoo Company - Xavier Price - Tattoo Near Me - Gilbert, Arizona

Called to get a tattoo and the "artist" said they didn't want to do a shi*** little tattoo. Nuff said for me to go elsewhere read more

Got my first tattoo from Dark Horse today. I consulted with James a few weeks ago, and he designed a gorgeous tattoo. We enjoyed our time talking as he worked diligently on my shoulder! He completed the tattoo even faster than any of us anticipated, and I am IN LOVE with the results. The shop was clean, and well maintained. You can tell they prioritize sanitation and the safety of their clients and artists. Everyone in the shop seemed happy, and busy-- each artist really seemed to put their art and clients first. Each artist seemed very professional (as professional as tattoo artists can be), as well as straight forward on what they can and can not do, to make the best tattoos possible, and their clients happy. I appreciate that straight forwardness. Overall, I was really impressed with not only James, but the entire shop as a whole. I definitely would recommend Dark Horse to anyone looking to get a custom tattoo! read more

Dark Horse Tattoo Company - Plum Blossoms and Kanji for Family (kazoku) By James - Tattoo Near Me - Gilbert, Arizona

I can't say nice enough things about this shop. I was so anxious and nervous about getting my first tattoo and jesse made it an absolutely amazing experience. He got me in so fast and even came in early before the shop opened to fit me in. He calmed my nerves and went at a speed that made me at ease. He made sure i was ok every step of the way and was so kind and patient. The tatoo itself turned out every bit as amazing as i imagined. I couldn't be more grateful to jesse for making this an experience i will never forget! Thank you! read more

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It is Friday September 4th 7:17 p.m. I stopped in at this location to get a monroe piercing and they were closed even though the sign says 9 p.m. they're all getting in their cars and closing up shop already so they suck that's not cool they just lost my business because I went elsewhere *** This shop is now under new management so my review when it was written at that time is very accurate! I even received an email from the management asking me to take down this post so whoever's responding to me and telling me that I must have been in the wrong location.. get your facts straight!! read more

I adore this place. I have gotten most of my work done here and I generally work with Stephanie (who is a complete doll). I walked in about 3 years ago and she fixed my very messed up tattoo on my back. Because of how nice she was (and really EVERYONE is super nice), I have kept coming back. I am working towards a half sleeve with Stephanie now and would recommend her to anyone who asked. The shop is always clean (and the chairs wiped down while you watch) and the tools are always sterilized in front of you. Normally, Stephanie is scheduled for about six weeks in advance, so be warned. However, when my roommate and I went in last week completely spur of the moment, Stephanie and Jacob fit us in between appointments... how cool is that? Shop minimum is $60, and the artists that I've worked with (Stephanie and Jacob) have been really good about charging me fairly. If you're looking to get work done, check this place out. read more

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I had an appointment scheduled with Xavier price on May 25th for a tattoo of my daughters feet prints name and a daffodil flower. My husband and I came by the week prior to talk with another artist which ended up being out sick, we looked through Xavier portfolio and ended up consulting with him and very pleased we did. His vibe is very chill and personable, his artwork is great and he is very flexible to doing whatever you want. I had originally had Roman numerals in mind and ended up switching to the daffodil the day of and he showed no frustration what-so-ever. He is a very chill dude and my husband and I vibe very well with people like him. I am very happy with how my tattoo turned out and will return for another one. he has a light touch that gets the color packed in solid which was wonderful! My husband is next and will be having a cover up done which Xavier was willing to draw up something before hand for my husband to decide on a design. HIGHLY RECOMMEND XAVIER. The shop itself is super clean and smell good. Each artist has there own room that can be open or private if you prefer privacy. We only came in contact with a few people in the shop which each person was nice and willing to answer any questions you may have. read more

Dark Horse Tattoo Company - My rib tattoo done by Xavier price. - Tattoo Near Me - Gilbert, Arizona

Great tattoo shop. My husband and i went to get our wedding rings tattooed on us because i became allergic to mine. James did an outstanding job and it looks like my ring is sitting on my leg. The shop is clean. All the tattoo artists are friendly. We will definitely be back to James for our future tattoos. read more

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This shop is the BEST! I went in for a consultation with Brandon Quinn and had a slight idea of what I wanted for my half sleeve. I showed him photos of things I loved and gave him the drivers seat for design. I went in in tattoo day and he had the most gorgeous drawing ready for me. We got started on the session right away. He was able to complete my half sleeve in a single full day session! And I LOVE it! It came out better than I could have ever imagined! Everyone at the shop was so welcoming and kind. Always coming in the room to see how I was doing and keep my mind off the needles. I'm so glad I found Brandon Quinn and Dark Horse Tattoos. I will forever recommend this place to anyone who needs a legit, clean and friendly tattoo shop! Brandon, you seriously rock! read more

Dark Horse Tattoo Company - Done by Brandon Quinn - Tattoo Near Me - Gilbert, Arizona

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I had a leg piece done in September by Xavier, and was blown away. I went in for a consult first where we talked about what I wanted and we got on the same page. I wanted lilies, and Xavier pulled pictures offline and positioned them how I asked. I'm working on eventually filling my leg, so I wanted them around my knee. After an hour of talking, I didn't feel pressured or awkward to leave a deposit or make an appointment. I left a deposit and scheduled a day with Xavier. I came in when the shop opened and 8 hours and 45 minutes later, we were done. Fueled by red jolly ranchers, we did the whole thing in one sitting. He was conscious to ask if I needed breaks even if he didn't quite need one yet. Overall I really enjoyed my experience in the tattoo shop and I'm stoked about the piece Xavier did. Would definitely come back and highly recommend! read more

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I only wish I could give them more stars! A very nice and CLEAN shop, loaded with talent in every artist employed there. I met James a couple of times and he simply couldn't have been a nicer guy. He's going places with this shop. Being from Ohio, I brought in a classic Ohio State logo and gave Brandon Quinn the freedom to add his personal touches. Boy, did he surprise me! Brandon's one of the newest artists, but definitely not to be overlooked. He worked his magic on me late into a Sunday night. A pure pleasure to spend a few hours with while gritting one's teeth. He actually provided the most comfortable tattoo I've ever received out of four. The man knows what he's doing and he's extremely pleasant and professional. Again, I brought in a logo from Ohio that barely anyone in AZ knows well, but it's beloved in Columbus and for anyone who is a Buckeye fan. He did his research and impressed me greatly. I doubt I could have gotten such a high quality tattoo of the same image in my home state that is very familiar with it. Kudos, James! You know great talent when you see it! read more

Dark Horse Tattoo Company - The Ohio State University block O tattoo by Brandon Quinn! - Tattoo Near Me - Gilbert, Arizona

My husband wanted an eyebrow piercing for his birthday, and I wanted it to be a surprise. So I googled and yelped my way around the different parlors in the East Valley area. Rebellious Addiction caught my eye because the very first review on their Yelp! page talked about how impressed the guest was that the place was so sterile and clean. Excellent! My husband is a bit sensitive about cleanliness, so I knew that that must be a sign! I called in a week ahead to find out pricing, because I was going back and forth between this and another place. (But the other place had bad reviews because it seems that out of towners think their pricing is too expensive). A pleasant guy answered the phone and quoted me $35-40. I then asked about the day we were coming in and no appointment needed! He said we probably wouldn't have any issue coming right in and being taken care of. Sure enough, we walked in at about 4:45 on a Friday evening, then walked back out right before 5:00. The guy at the front desk and Rob (the piercer) were both super friendly when we entered and had us cracking up with laughter the whole time. Rob was professional though when he needed to be, especially in verbally walking my husband through the process. Rob was precise AND speedy! I do not like needles at all, so I turned around to not watch. I barely had time to turn all the way before Rob was telling my husband that he was already through and now putting the bar in. Soon enough we were out the door and only paying $30, less than my quote! I almost did 4 stars though, just because we didn't get talked to about any after care or cleaning. But my husband had mentioned his other piercings and tattoos, so they probably assumed he had it handled. GO HERE. Rob is fantastic. read more

I've been into this shop twice and each time I've come out liking my tattoos! I see Xavier price and he's done a big portrait tattoo for me and a smaller piece on my arm and I love his work he's who I go to when I want something detailed or delicate I need to go back to him for touch ups soon so I definitely plan on coming back read more

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Great clean shop with really nice staff. Jesse took me and my friend on a walk in and was friendly and accommodating. I have been hoping to find a shop since I moved to the area two years ago and will be back. I will definitely recommend this place to my friends. Thank you Jesse for your work and great laughs! read more

Got my first Tattoo here a few weeks ago by Billy and let me tell you it is was the best decision I ever made. I was really scared going in but I was told I could take as many breaks as I wanted and I felt very comfortable there. The place was INCREDIBLY clean and everything and I mean EVERYTHING was sterilized before we began which made me even more at ease! Billy did amazing work on my arm and I will be coming here for all of my other Tattoos in the future! Shout-out to Billy Hermann his work is AMAZING not to mention he has a great personality and makes you feel at home. Thanks for the amazing first tattoo experience read more

Dark Horse Tattoo Company - Ambagram (look at it upside down) spells friends and family done by Billy - Tattoo Near Me - Gilbert, Arizona

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I'm amazed by Xavier! He was so awesome & I'm absolutely in love with my tattoo! I got in right away. Xavier was nice & definitely helpful. This is now my favorite tattoo and I will definitely be back to see him again! read more

Dark Horse Tattoo Company - Tattoo Near Me - Gilbert, Arizona

I went in to Rebellious Addiction for the second time this past tuesday (4/30) to finish my first tattoo with Stephanie. First impression, shop was CLEAN and very open. A very welcoming place to come get a tattoo. Couches, chairs, tvs, display cases, artists books, etc. I didn't talk to the staff much at the time because I knew where I wanted to go to do a consultation but they seemed nice enough. At the initial consultation, I gave her a few ideas for things I liked. The plan was originally to get a much smaller tattoo but when I arrived the day of the first appointment she told me she had drawn something for me. If I didnt like it, we could definitely go in a different direction. When she showed me the design that she drew I absolutely LOVED it. It ended up taking up most of my upper arm which was not a problem for how awesome it looked. We put the outline on 4/2. I went in with a friend who had previously been tattooed by Stephanie and when we walked in Stephanie said after she did my outline she would touch-up one of my friends tattoos. Stephanie does free touch-ups for life and takes a lot of pride in her work. When it came time to put gun to skin, she definitely took her time making sure I was ok with my first tattoo. The design I wanted was a new school style cartoon zombie scene. The only thing I changed was there was a general cityscape silhouette in the background. As I've moved here from Las Vegas and worked on the strip for my time there, I asked if we could change the cityscape to a Vegas Strip silhouette. She fixed it up in no time flat and it looked great. The lines on the outline were really, really clean. She gave me very good, clear aftercare instructions which came in handy. It healed very nicely. After we were done I asked her to set us up for an appointment sometime about 4 weeks out. We settled on a date and she explained to me it would take her approximately 6 to 8 hours to finish the tattoo and I could either split it up or do it in one shot if I could handle it. It wasnt so bad with the outline, so I set up and all-day appointment to save me a few dollars if I could sit in the chair for that length of time. Stephanie made it clear to me that if I set the all-day appointment I didn't have to worry about being locked in to it. If it came to be that I could only take it for say 2 or 3 hours she would just charge me at that rate instead of the full day. VERY reassuring for someone like me so I didnt have to feel like I had to sit there all day if I wasnt feeling it (or was I suppose). Came back on 4/30 to get the thing finished up. After Stephanie got set up, we started in at about 12:30ish. I was in the chair for maybe an hour when the owner came in to do his thing. VERY nice guy (I'm bad with names, sorry!). He introduced himself, talked me to a little bit about everything. Talked about movies and such. Then he offered me Jamba Juice because he was going which was an awesome touch. Halfway through the tattoo we took a lunch break. Stephanie wrapped me up so I could go outside and talk on my phone a bit. She also offered me sushi because thats what they were getting for lunch. How nice can these people be? All day a few of the other artists came in and talked to us some, saw how we were doing, and made us laugh. I honestly can't say enough good things about the service and the people here at Rebellious Addiction. As someone who has worked in customer service/hospitality for almost half of my life, it really is top notch. I ended up in the chair for probably 7.5-8 hours. She even stayed after the other artists had left to make sure it was up to her standard. She added some things along the way as well and adjusted it to my muscle/body shape. Beautiful use of color, wonderful design, and a great ARTIST. You can really tell that she is an artist at heart and not just someone that traces and colors inside the lines. I definitely will be back for more now that I've had such a good experience here. I get compliments everywhere I go for this beautiful piece she put on me and I cant be happier with it. read more

I Checked the web for tattoo places and this business had a lot of good reviews so I decided to give them a try. When I came in I was impressed by how professional everything looked and someone came out right away and got my info. It was my 65th birthday and I wanted to do something I had never done before. I had a copy of the design I wanted to use and Jesse took over and made the stencil. We go in the room and he starts playing big band music which instantly put me at ease. He was such an interesting guy that I almost forgot he was tattooing me! The tattoo came out great and Jesse was amazing. I cannot say enough good things to recommend Dark Horse Tattoo whether you already have multiple tattoos or you are getting a tattoo for the first time. Great experience. read more

Got my first tattoo here by Matt and was an excellent experience! Shop is very clean, and all the staff is super friendly. Since it's the holiday season, not a lot of people were booked to get work done, so after my initial consultation, which was friday the 4th of December (which i called the studio ahead of time and they said they could do a consultation within 40 minutes of me calling), Matt sent me on my way and said he would draw something up for me. Not even 3 hours later he sends me a very detailed sketch via text message of my future tat. I was in LOVE! He scheduled me in for that Monday to get it done at noon. Initially it was only supposed to be a 3 to 4 hour job that turned into a full 8! He spent so much attention to detail and coloring that I was in the studio his whole shift! It's a large purple and green octopus piece on my thigh, and I couldn't be more amazed by his ink-manship, not to mention he carried great conversation, and made sure I didn't feel uncomfortable. I would highly recommend this studio, as the staff and Matt take care of their clientele in a sanitary and friendly environment :) Thanks Matt for getting me in and spending the time to give me a beautiful piece for life. I'll be back in the future! read more

Dark Horse Tattoo Company - Octopus tat by Matthew Garcia, 3 days healing. - Tattoo Near Me - Gilbert, Arizona

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Amazing artists! Got some work done by Xavier and couldnt be happier on the result. Will be returning to get more work done! Shoutout to Xavier for the piece. read more

Worked with Billy Hermann here. I cannot type much as my forearm is freshly tattooed, but these guys kick ass. I will update later. read more

Dark Horse Tattoo Company - Billy Hermann - Tattoo Near Me - Gilbert, Arizona

Xavier Price did a Celtic symbol for me and he was great. Clearly a perfectionist, he has amazing attention to detail. Xavier is very experienced and knows how to minimize the pain. He's a wonderful artist, too, his charcoal portraits that are placed around the shop are fantastic. I'm very impressed with how much time he took to ensure everything was clean and sanitized, this makes a huge difference to me. The shop is clean, comfortable, inviting. read more

Went to rebellious based on other reviews. Had Nestor Murray do my first tattoo. The shop was clean, the staff professional. Was very happy with my tattoo. Hope to have more work done. I would refer this place to anyone looking for a great tattoo. read more

Dark Horse Tattoo Company - Tattoo Near Me - Gilbert, Arizona

My best friend and I walked in and were able to get in right away. Brian was very friendly and did excellent work. Very simple design and didn't take him long at all. Very clean, thorough instructions. My best friend was able to talk with Kayla about a full sleeve. Kayla was very informative, have my best friend many things to consider with the design of her sleeve. read more

I got my first tattoo here by James, and I love it! I would definitely recommend this shop to anyone looking for high quality tattoos! read more

Dark Horse Tattoo Company - Tattoo Near Me - Gilbert, Arizona

i think i want to Kayla. she had a very very heavy hand. the ink she used wasn't great and although i take very good care of my tattoos and have had NO problem with healing on my others, this tattoo ended up patchy and scarred BAD. she put a skin graft film over top and as soon as i left the shop it fell off. i believe this to be why it scarred me so bad. the tattoo itched a crazy amount, i had a huge, gross scab on my little tattoo on my arm for 2 weeks before it healed. despite bold black lines, she ran the colors together. it's only been 2 months and it's already dull. I'm very picky with my tattoos, if i wasn't i would say she did a great job and that it looks AWESOME but it's just the little things. What i really liked about her as an artist was that she worked with me and my design for it to look even and well placed. she came up with a great and clean design. i would give this shop 3.5 stars read more

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My son and I were looking for a place to get tattoos honoring my mother who passed away 9-5-19. We definitely got blessed with Brandon. My son and I both had pictures of what we wanted - a sphinx for my son for safe passages in the afterlife and a symbol of strength for me. Brandon gave us much more than we expected. He is quite the artist, and I have high standards where body art is concerned. Lol. I'd definitely recommend him over the pricy places elsewhere in the valley if you get my drift. read more

So the guy may not have a good bedside manner- But after looking around the tattoo shops of Mesa this is a class act, professional and medical grade clean. read more

This place was just ok. My husband made an appointment with Xavier to get a bigger piece and this guy made him wait for two months because he was "booked" but the truth is he was always traveling and working out, not busy tattooing and I mean that's ok but if you're gonna run a business You have to be more profesional than that; he would take up to a week to reply to his messages and when he did he was always busy, my husband tried to ask him about his tattoo and never got a response, so he never knew if he was working on something for him. The week of the appointment came and my husband hasn't heard from him, he already had payed $100 to book the appointment, so my husband decided not to go sincere didn't know if the app was still on his schedule. I talked to Xavier about it and he said that my husband is an old ass man he doesn't need to confirm his appointment and that he made him loose a day of work and he started explaining how a tattoo artist work and a bunch a nonsense. He's very unprofessional, he doesn't know a single thing about customer service. You can go to other places where they want to work and are happy to help, plus other artists always ask about your previous tattoos and when I mention Xavier from dark horse tattoo, they already know who he his and has bad reputation amongst the artist. Terrible customer service. read more

I can't really review the entire staff here, but the shop is clean and the people are more or less friendly. I enjoy walking in there and never feel like I have walked into some place I shouldn't have. What I can say for sure is, Jacob is an amazing artist and great to work with. I've gotten four pieces done by Jacob. One was something I had already drawn out that he put on my arm, two were larger pieces that I gave him an idea for and let him work out the artistic details (both were better than I had pictured them and I approved at once) and most recently he put a couple of hours into my full back piece that was started years ago in another state. I've been waiting to find someone that I could trust to finish my back, and Jacob is without a doubt the man to do it! Rebellious Addiction is a great shop in my experience, but I'll be following Jacob no matter what shop he is working out of. read more

For my 40th birthday, my friend, had Matt fix up a hummingbird tattoo on my foot and then add hibiscus flowers around it last week. He did an awesome job. He is a creative mastermind, you can just see the wheels spinning in his head when he is drawing the tattoo out on you. Thanks Matt. read more

Dark Horse Tattoo Company - Matt did the touch-up on the hummingbird and then he added the hibiscus around it. - Tattoo Near Me - Gilbert, Arizona

THIS PLACE WAS AMAZING. I got my belly pierced here and I was in and out in 10 minutes. It was so cheap, only 40 INCLUDING the heel. The person was amazing. He talked me through it. Didn't put pressure. I am going to refer everyone to go here! read more

This place is great. From the moment you walk in the door it gives off a good vibe, which is essential when it comes to a tattoo parlor. It's clean, cool, and filled with great artists. I had my second tattoo from Brandon Quinn here. They guy is a master, he was once again enthusiastic and open to my idea. He added some fantastic design elements and made the piece something special. Definitely check this place out if you are looking for ink. There are some fantastic artists here. read more

I checked out several places in Gilbert before choosing this one. Matt Garcia is legit! He added onto an existing tattoo that I had done years ago and did an awesome job; so I didn't hesitate to go back two weeks later for some new ink. He took an idea I wanted and put his own artistic signature on it. I loved it more than the image I had found online. Shop is clean, artists are friendly. Highly recommend! I'm sure I'll be back :) read more

I give it a 3 star because it's a hit or miss with them. Some of my visits were good, some weren't. Most of my artwork I will need to get fixed because my tattoo was rushed and the ink used didn't work well with my skin type. Other than that, it was a positive experience and the staff is always friendly. read more

My sister and I went in to get 'sister' foot tattoos. Matt was amazing! He made us feel so comfortable and at ease. Thank Matt for everything. I will definitely be back for my next ones!!! read more