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    5.0 (155 reviews)
    Closed 12:00 pm - 7:00 PM
    Updated 1 week ago

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    Katrina F.

    Made an appointment with Alyssa (ig- peach.delyte) for a back piece and it's one of my favorites. This is my 2nd time going to her and she's been so sweet and takes her time to make sure everything is perfect. The studio is clean and has fun little trinkets everywhere with really cool art in every corner. I did one of Alyssa's flashes and basically told her to do whatever would look good with anatomy and the flow of my back. She also made sure it fit in with my other tattoos. Will definitely be coming back to her!!

    Honey B.

    IF YOU CAN, PLEASE ONLY GO HERE! I was in the area of DTLA and came across this shop on yelp (thank you guys) and I seen they accepted walk-ins. I originally just wanted to get a quote on a price to see what I'm working with. When I walked in, the shop was so professional and clean, and super welcoming. The gentleman doing a tattoo stepped away to come talk to me, view what I wanted, and recommend another tattoo artists also doing a tattoo at the moment, Emily, because she does really good in the style I wanted. I really appreciated how they made new customers or walk-ins feel, even if they're busy, they will make time for you. Emily was an absolute angel & gave me a very reasonable price and I was able to schedule within that same week! I came in today for my first two tattoos, and I immediately felt at home. Emily walked me through everything, and made me feel super informed going into my first appointment. Also her designs?? Oh my god. I was super nervous I would get something I don't want but she took my original design to a new level and made it exactly how I envisioned it in my head all by herself. I let her take as much creative direction as she could and she executed this perfectly, I'm so satisfied. She is so professional and TALENTED. Also, the most gentle hand ever. I fell asleep during my first tattoo... that's how gentle she was. It felt like she was drawing on me with a pen. She constantly checked up on me and made sure I was comfortable, and was willing to adjust anything for me at any time. Also, finished two tattoos in under 6 hours. That is incredible. Love her choice of playlist too, I ended up stealing it at the end haha! If you have the opportunity, please book with Emily. She deserves all the clients, all the attention, and all the praise for her hard work and how truly excited she is about her work! This will be the only shop I'll ever go to if I decide to get more. You will NOT be disappointed. Thank you so much Emily I really hope I can see you again one day!!!

    Absolutely the best experience. Matching dragonfly tattoos with my youngest daughter. Wasn't my first tattoo, but it was hers! Serina was magical! Explained every step from pre -work up to aftercare. Her technique is on point... fine line, sharp and perfect. I am already planning to see her again for a larger piece. If you love fine line, we highly recommend Serina. Traveling from San Diego, I would fly to Hawaii to have her tattoo me again. Thank you for the warm hospitality!

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    Jennifer K.

    Amazing tattoo experience! I was greeted by Howie with a big smile. Kilee was my tattoo artist. And I love it! Starting from reaching out to Kilee @ Kilee.b.ink to getting my tattoo from her, she was friendly and had a lot of patience. She made sure that I love the placement and the size. And her execution of the tattoo was on point. Everyone in the place was very friendly, and I can't wait to go back.

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    Mia S.

    I came here to get a back tattoo done by Alisa (alisadanart on IG). She did such a great job bringing my idea to life! I also appreciated how accommodating she was throughout the whole process - printing different stencil sizes and adjusting the position for me. I love how detailed the flowers are and am super happy, looking forward to seeing how it heals. Also, the studio is super cute, clean and everyone was very friendly. Good vibes all around and I'd definitely come back :)!

    Kacie M.

    Jose is insanely talented. If you care about clean fine line work and micro realism, he's your guy. The detail on this tattoo is unreal. The cherubs are perfectly balanced, the shading is super smooth, and the lines are so clean it almost doesn't look real. Nothing looks heavy or overworked. Everything is soft, precise, and exactly how fine line tattoos should look. What impressed me most was the micro realism. Even the tiny details hold up close, and the lettering came out crisp and delicate without overpowering the piece. You can tell Jose really knows how to control his lines and understands how tattoos will age over time. I plan to continue booking with Jose for all of my fine line and micro realism tattoos moving forward because his work truly speaks for itself. Jose is also incredibly flexible and patient. When I first booked, I originally planned on getting the tattoo on my hand, then kept changing my mind about placement. I must have sent him at least ten emails with changes. Instead of getting annoyed, he was so patient and made sure I felt completely confident and happy with the final decision, which ended up being my back. When I got to the studio, we played with the stencils, and his precision and perfectionist mentality completely won me over. He truly cares about balance and symmetry and will not let you walk out with something that looks crooked or unbalanced. His goal is for the tattoo to look impeccable, and it shows. I also have to give a huge shoutout to the studio owners, Sam and Howie. While Jose was tattooing me, Sam was working on another client nearby, creating a floral neck piece that was absolutely breathtaking. Watching her work made me want to book with her in the future. She is clearly an incredible artist. Meanwhile, Howie was DJing and mixing music the entire time, and honestly, it was such a vibe. His taste in music was perfect. Chill but still upbeat. I got to a point where I completely stopped listening to my podcast and was just enjoying his mixes instead. It made the whole experience feel relaxed and fun, especially during a longer session. There were also other tattoo artists in the studio, all working on amazing designs. The level of talent in this place is unreal. Everyone is so skilled, welcoming, and passionate about what they do. The studio itself is clean, comfortable, and has such a strong sense of community. You really feel taken care of here. The friendliness, the talent, and the overall energy of the space made this such a great experience. On top of that, their prices are very reasonable for the quality of work you're getting. I'm beyond happy with my tattoo and so impressed with this studio as a whole. You truly can't go wrong booking here.

    Janelle P.

    First, huge thanks to Howie for getting me all set up to come in same-day. And major gratitude to Alisa Adanza for making my butterfly tattoo dreams a reality in a span of just a few hours! I can't stop staring at it! :') I appreciate everything Alisa did to make my second tattoo experience a smooth and comfortable ride (and my first one in a studio). Big plus that the vibes of this shop were also super warm and cozy.

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    Nina D.

    Mateo Studios was super inviting from the moment my partner and I walked in! From the decor, to the hospitality, even to the snacks, we felt super accommodated and comfy! Thank you so much to Serina (@anirestattoo) for hooking us up with two beautiful carnivorous plant tattoos! Not only did they come out beautiful but Serina was wonderful to chat with and super kind and understanding! We will gladly be back! Thank you!! :)

    Bryan W.

    Alisa was my tattoo artist and she was the best. Super Gentle hands and her art and lines were outstanding. I have another tattoo planned already and i'm planning on going back to Alisa. She's super open to ideas for tattoos and is really willing to work with you when designing your tattoo! 100% would recommend so please check out her work!

    Sweet pea & humming bird

    I wish words could express how wonderful my experience with Mateo Studios and Alisa personally has been! She has an amazing way of bringing my ideas to life, always exceeding my original vision. Not to mention, she is one of the kindest people with the most infectious energy! I would highly recommend Mateo Studios and Alisa to anyone who asks! Also to mention the studio is consistently well kept and all the artist are super friendly!

    Definitely loved our group tattoo experience !
    Brenda M.

    We had a great experience at Mateo Studio LA last weekend. Friends and I had similar tattoos, we each had our own edits and Jose was great to accommodate each request. Quality tattoos and so happy we found Jose and the studio. The studio is clean and fun art/collectables to look at while friends were on the table.

    Aimee M.

    I had an amazing experience at Mateo Studio LA. My artist Jose was extremely communicative and made me feel comfortable with my first large tattoo. The studio has a chill vibe and staff was friendly.

    Colston W.

    I found Emily (@ecmcon) on instagram and loved her Neon Genesis Evangelion Cybersigil designs! Emily and Mateo Studio made the process so easy, from scheduling to payment! Even the studio is really cool! Will be working with Emily again soon!

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    Baron Art Tattoo Studio

    Baron Art Tattoo Studio

    4.8(321 reviews)
    0.5 miArts District, Downtown
    $$
    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.

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    Reservoir Tattoo Studio - Our artist here are reservoir also draw once a week in a life, drawing workshop to perfect and sharpener, drawing skills and abilities

    Reservoir Tattoo Studio

    4.9(183 reviews)
    3.0 miEcho Park
    $$
    Locally owned & operated
    Walk-ins welcome

    The staff is welcoming and attentive, both over the phone and in person. The studio is clean and…read moreincludes a space to rest in the reception area while you wait. I had to wait a year to get my appointment because of how talented Bryan Ramirez is. I walked in, very hyped up, with a tiny 3x4 old ID picture of my father. Bryan treated the image on his computer, expanded it, and kept in touch throughout the process. After a few visits, he carefully listened to my project vision, embraced it, and, most importantly, provided real feedback about size, positioning, and expectations. I have a few other tattoos from multiple artists, and I can confidently say the level of service and quality here is top notch. The previous artists weren't even close to this level of skill. The day I showed up for my session, I felt heard and taken care of. Bryan paused whenever I communicated that I needed a break, and the project was finished in a few hours. His attention to detail is incomparable. If you're searching for an experienced, skilled, detail-oriented tattoo artist, look no further. Contact Reservoir Tattoo Studio and speak with Bryan Ramirez, though I'm sure any artist linked to this studio is just as talented and professional. Can't wait to return for a future session. Gratitude.

    It was my first time here and I just wanted to get some small lil babies done by my dear friend…read moreMia. She is so talented and I've been getting artwork commissioned by her here and there and have a few other small tattoos from her Her line work and attention to detail is amazing. Everyone at the shop was really nice too! The vibes were immaculate and the artists do this thing where they show all the other artists their finished pieces and I thought that was so cute. Her rate is 150/hr so I would book that appointment before her rates go up!!!!! Thanks Mia love u!!!

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    Oak & Poppy Tattoos and Piercings

    Oak & Poppy Tattoos and Piercings

    4.8(873 reviews)
    21.0 miWoodland Hills
    $$
    Certified professionals
    8 years in business

    I'm not normally much of a reviewer, but I have to give such a massive shoutout to Christine for…read moremaking my nose piercing as painless as possible. She was so kind and professional the entire time, made sure I was comfortable, and the piercing itself was done painlessly! When I mentioned wanting to possibly switch to a hoop one day, she went back to make sure the piercing spot was perfect for my future plans. Also, when I mentioned that I was a little dizzy post-piercing [my fault for not having eaten anything], she immediately had a capri sun in my hand, and made sure I was completely fine before leaving. All in all I could not have asked for a better experience, and will definitely be going back for future piercings!

    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.

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    Oni Tattoo

    4.9(156 reviews)
    6.9 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!!!

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