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    Hell or High Water Tattoo

    4.6 (105 reviews)
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    Closed 12:00 pm - 8:00 PM
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Mauraya G.

    Overdue review. I came in 8 months ago. Greeted with the best energy. Decided on my font then met with Bunny. My tattoo was simple but meaningful to me and he delivered. I live 20 mins from DTLA and Hollywood, but getting tattooed here feels different so I'll be back in January for my next tattoo.

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    Jorge-luis P.

    My fiancée and I traveled to New Orleans with friends and family to get married in what was meant to be a magical city. We were there over Halloween, and before we left, I thought about getting a tattoo to honor my dog, Estrella, who passed away on October 31, 2020. Due to wedding expenses, I promised to keep it simple and under $200, if I got it at all. After some research, I chose a minimalist design with two paw prints and a seven-pointed star--a meaningful, small tribute. Still, I was hesitant. With all the wedding events, I wasn't sure if I could justify the time or money. But once in New Orleans, the city's spirit inspired me. On Halloween, while exploring the French Quarter, I mentioned to my fiancée that I'd check out Hell or High Water Tattoo to see if timing and price could work. On my way to the shop, I saw a restaurant sign on Decatur Street with "Estrella" written in yellow, blue, and red, the colors of the Ecuadorian flag--my father's heritage. It felt like a sign that the tattoo was meant to be. Inspired, I walked into Hell or High Water and met Roman at the front desk. I shared my story, showed him the reference with paw prints and a star, and a photo of the sign with Estrella's name in script and Ecuadorian colors. Roman seemed moved and went to check with an artist, Sean. He returned, saying they couldn't do it that day but offered to book me with Sean for the next day 11/1/2024 at 5 PM, quoting $180 for the work and said it would take about an hour. It seemed reasonable, so I left a $100 deposit and my number in case they could fit me in later that day. Later, Roman called, saying they could take me at 5 PM that same evening on 10/31/2024. Excited, I rushed over, mentioning my 6:30 PM reservation with my fiancée. When I arrived, Sean was still tattooing another couple, and I waited 45 minutes before he came over. He then explained he was hungry and preferred to do it the next day. He said he didn't want to "rush a memorial tattoo" since it was "special" and promised he'd "draw something up" for the next day. Although it was disappointing, I appreciated the sentiment and agreed. The next day, I returned, eager to see Sean's design. To my surprise, he'd simply copied and pasted the reference images I'd provided, adding no original touch. But given the circumstances, I agreed, thinking a simple tattoo would suffice and it was only $180. The process was incredibly impersonal. Sean's workspace was cluttered, and he seemed indifferent about the experience. I focused on honoring Estrella's memory and tried to get through it. Afterward, Sean told me to meet him at the front desk to settle up. Expecting a slight increase, I was shocked when he quoted $450. I reminded him that the quote was $180, but he claimed the extra was for "drawing it up and adding color," even though there was no creative input. Feeling cornered and rushed for time, I reluctantly paid. As I left, he (with a grin) had the audacity to say, "I'll tattoo you anytime." Let me say "No, Sean. No, you won't." This incident was a clear exploitation of my emotional investment. The tattoo itself is basic and was meant to honor a cherished pet, but instead, it became a reminder of this upsetting experience. The disappointment didn't just sour the tattoo--it soured the magic of the city for me. What was supposed to be deeply meaningful turned into one of regret and bitterness that lingered over the rest of my trip. To make matters worse, a friend in our wedding party got a larger, detailed, original tattoo from another artist at Hell or High Water for a fraction of what I paid. When that artist heard my story and saw the tattoo, he was shocked and clearly embarrassed on behalf of the shop. This review is a warning to anyone considering Hell or High Water Tattoo. Avoid Sean (@seanlindseygoodbabybunny) if you value integrity, empathy, and respect. Hell or High Water, I urge you to make this right, as those funds were meant for wedding expenses, not an overpriced, unoriginal work.

    Called them on a random saturday early afternoon asking for 3 walk ins and they told us to come on over - it is first come first serve. After a quick 12 minute walk we came on over and they where able to start on us immediately! Sean helped me and one of my friend, & Sam helped the other. Sean was quick to get the sketches drawn up printed and helped us decide which area would be the best for us long term. I got a 4-5 x 3/4 inch singatute and it took him maybe 30 minutes from beginning to end and looks flawless! Area was clean and artwork is sick! Sam got my friends drawn up and done around the same time and again a flawless tattoo! Hope to see yall when you visit austin and will definietly return when we visit again. Thanks yall!

    Bugg covered up my tattoo from the 80's!
    Toni F.

    My friend & I were in New Orleans for the weekend and wanted to get tattoos! We went on Yelp to see which place was closest to our hotel and had amazing tattoo artists! Well, we hit the jackpot! We made an appointment and came back in for our new ink. We were introduced to Bugg. Wow, what an amazing guy! Bugg is so warm and friendly and very professional. He was patient and non judgmental. He is Soooo talented and really took his time to give us his absolute best art work!!!! All of the staff are really nice and have a great vibe between them. That is such a great feeling and makes the experience level up! We love our tattoos and we give Bugg 10 stars!!!!!!!!!!

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    Tash M.

    Was in NOLA for a girls trip and on our last day we had time to kill so we decided to get tattoos & stumbled upon this little gem. The tattoo artist had a customer waiting that he said was going to take 3 hours but my friend & I wanted 2 small tattoos that would take less than 30 minutes the artist went out of his way & squeezed us in & the price he charged us was significantly less than another near by tattoo shop. Also, we love our tattoos!

    Jon A.

    Chopper Pete did an awesome job on my tattoo. And I also want to say hell or high water tattoo is an awesome place to get your ink done. Best in town I recommend anyone to go to the shop.

    Sophia M.

    Had a blast here! I read great reviews ahead of my trip to the area and reached out to schedule a session for two of my friends and myself to get matching tattoos. It was friend's birthday and this was the ultimate surprise. Worked with Chopper Pete who was amazing. He was all set up when we got there and tattooed the three of us. It was so much fun and I'm obsessed with our little voodoo dolls! Everyone was so nice and the other artists were funny and welcoming. Would 100% come here again when in town.

    Freshly done

    I got a tattoo from Sean here a week ago and it came out absolutely beautiful. The entire staff was so welcoming and really made me feel like one of them. Cleanliness was on point. Hospitality . Atmosphere is super cool! If you want a tattoo from some really cool professionals, this is the spot. Thanks to Sean for a fanTAStic tattoo!

    Nice, helpfull staff and reallyyyy good tattoo artists. Got it without appointment, quick and awesome work. Fair pricing !!!

    Aimee L.

    We just dropped in and they had no appointments so they got us right in. Clean, efficient, accommodating, and very nice guys. They took our tattoo designs and executed them beautifully.

    My husband and I came in and requested voodoo doll tattoos and they were very considerate to our request. They drew up our requests made them to size and went to work! We are so happy with our tattoos and if or when we are in NOLA again, we will visit! Thanks for the torture lol

    This is to honor my dad. He loved elephants. The kid is supposed to be me. The red symbols mean "Ba Ba", or dad in Chinese.
    Joe Z.

    While on vacation in NOLA I decided to check out Hell or High Water as my wife and I were walking by. It was closed (it was early. 9:30 AM). But Jordan opened the door for us and welcomed us in. I talked to him about a tattoo I've been wanting to get for years. I showed him a photo of the drawing. Jordan was willing to take me immediately. He showed us his portfolio and I knew my job would be easy for him. It took about 90 minutes of nonstop work. Meanwhile we were talking and laughing with the other artists. Hell or High Water is as casual as you can get. It's not for the faint hearted. I could easily chill with all of them. Jordan did a perfect job with my tattoo. He made some artistic recommendations which made his final work better than the original picture. It's been 7 years since my last tattoo. I have 4 now. This was the most fun. I'd come back to NOLA just to get another tattoo with Jordan. Highly recommended.

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    Horrible customer service. Cramped and we walked out after thirty mins of waiting when they said they could do walkins. Hard pass

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    Stop by here if you want to get a Tattoo while visiting New Orleans. Quick and painless service

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    Ask for Chopper Pete, he is a fantastic artist and he is very experienced. Can't wait to come down next here for more tattoos

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    I was on vacay in New Orleans, and on a whim, I decided to get my first piece of "souvenir" ink! I…read morehad about 4-5 hours until I had to head to the airport, so I honestly didn't know if it was going to be possible, but I found Treasure Tattoo on Yelp and decided to give it a shot as a walk-in! I've always wanted a sugar skull tattoo, and I figured with NOLA's history, this was the perfect city to get one done in! Daniel was my artist, and after giving him some ideas, he worked his magic and added some of his own interpretation, and came up with a beautiful sketch! In a few hours, I was ending my memorable first trip to New Orleans with a new, beautiful piece of ink! Daniel is a great artist and a cool guy! They made me feel at home in the shop, which is always awesome! Come pay the folks at Treasure Tattoo a visit! This is an A+ tattoo shop all the way!

    I love Stacey the owner. First of all, she is talented. Second, she will discuss your options with…read moreyou. I came in with a design and a proposed placement behind my ear. She said the design I wanted would be extremely small in that area. We discussed it and I ended up getting the design on my left outer ankle. And I love it. The shop is clean. I mean really clean. I laid down on the table and got comfortable and she was quick and relatively painless. She's very professional. For example, to get the picture in my ankle right, she had me get off the table and stand up in a certain way to get the right angle and look. She had a ton of awesome sketches around. When I emailed her inquiring about a tattoo, she got back to me within 24 hours. There is a $40 deposit to schedule an appointment, just to make sure you will be there. This of course is credited to the cost of your tattoo. Also, Stacey will tattoo cancer survivors nipples back on FOR FREE if they lost them due to the surgery. NEXT DAY: my tattoo looks wonderful! Just so pleased. I love it even more today.

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    Hedwig tattoo by Stacey
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