San Jose Tattoo

4.6 (138 reviews)

InexpensiveTattoo

Closed • Closed

Add Review

Call

Directions

Website

Services - San Jose Tattoo

Tattooing

San Jose Tattoo Photos

San Jose Tattoo - Red ink done by tattoo artist Angel - Tattoo Near Me - San Jose, California

San Jose Tattoo - Tattoo Near Me - San Jose, California

San Jose Tattoo - Artist: Angel Quote from a song in cool calligraphy - Tattoo Near Me - San Jose, California

+146

San Jose Tattoo - Artist: Angel Helped me create this design off of some images that we combined - Tattoo Near Me - San Jose, California

You might also consider

Recommended Reviews - San Jose Tattoo

Your trust is our priority, so businesses can't pay to alter or remove their reviews. Learn more about reviews.

Start your review...

Browse more easily on the app

Reviews With Photos

Angeles O.

Nice place to get your first tattoo done. Great prices and very friendly people! They have AC and various designs to pick from that JOHN has drawn up himself. Ángel is my go to artist. A friend recommended this place a while back glad she did. Everyone should check them out if they have a chance.

John has done two of my tattoos now and i love both of them so much! His line work is clean. He has a steady hand. Love this shop. Couldn't recommend it more :) Good quality work at affordable prices too!

Great place! They are fast, friendly, and do an amazing job! Thank you guys!

Quick, friendly, fun, clean, sanitary, thank you for our pink ribbon tattoos!! 6 tattoos in less than an hour and a half! Y'all are the best!

The service was so quick and fast and both artists are so nice as well. Tattoos are great quality as well! I'm so happy how it turned out I definitely recommend coming here to get a tattoo. The vibe here is so friendly they do walk ins only.

Michelle D.

Willing to update my rating in the future. Literally stopped by 10 minutes ago and for some reason they were closed...? According to their hours sign, which is posted on their window front, and their answering machine the shop was supposed to stay open until 9P. I arrived a little after 7P. I wish their was a note, or at least something, to explain for their early closure. Definitely went out of my way since it's walk-ins and cash only.

Kiara C.

Angel did an amazing job! Loved how my tattoo came out, it's as if he read my mind! He was extremely professional and sweet. Completely painless tattoo! Definently will continue coming back and seeing him.

Alexandra C.

I really love this shop , highly recommend! I was looking everywhere to find a tattoo shop that would give me a cheap but good tattoo , for at least under 100, since I was only get one word. I ended up here my tattoo was only 40 bucks , it only took aboout 15 mins & it's looks great! :)

Teresa B.

I am in LOVE with this place. After tons of research I chose to come here, mainly because I had artwork that I wanted quite literally transferred on to my skin and didn't want to wait 4 months for an appointment with a snooty artist that wanted to completely change my work (an situation I'm very familiar with). I didn't need anything to be drawn necessarily, and yet Angel did an amazing job interpreting and re-mocking and fitting the pieces to my liking. I got an image on my inner finger, and some script on my wrist (pictures to come). At first we weren't sure that my font would be as detailed as the original was, mainly because I wanted it a bit smaller than detail would allow for. I was okay with that, but in the end, even though Angel warned me that it might not have each curly-que I wanted, he got an insane amount of detail in - all the curly-ques and then some!! An amazing price, I even tipped extra because when it comes to work, particularly work that is on my hands/wrist and highly visible, it is SO worth it. My ideas were super detailed, so I was very hesitant about who I'd trust, but I'm so happy with my choice. Plus, other places wanted $300 and an appointment 4 months in advance. Angel took me right away and was uber nice, and did a wicked awesome job, even with my absurd expectations. I'm one of those people that gets intimidated in tattoo shops, even though I have several tats, but I didn't feel the least bit intimidated here. It felt like we were all just hanging out having fun in someone's living room, except that everything was professional, sterile, and amazing quality! In the end, HIGHLY RECOMMENDED! ENJOY!

Deb D.

Fabulous experience! Walked in with a pic of my cousins artwork told em where I wanted it and bam,John told me a great price and went n drew it up. I was expecting to talk about make an appt... Blah blah blah, nope! This place doesn't mess around! Clean, professional, no blown up egos! so refreshing as other places I have been to made me feel like a virgin on her wedding night. Absolutely amazing work, I'll be back for more!

Amy B.

I'm stoked!!! I got a picture that was painted by my friend done on my left arm. This piece means the world to me so I really wanted it to be just right. I went to a couple of different places on my way to San Jose Tattoo and felt like no one wanted to talk to me and then was quoted a ridiculous amount. I didn't even get to talk to an artist at Player's Ink and it's not like they had any guns going. I'm not going somewhere that I don't feel welcome. When I walked into San Jose Tattoo, John welcomed me and I felt very comfortable there. It's not one of those upscaled, overpriced shops. I usually feel like I shouldn't be touching anything and rarely get asked how I'm doing. Generally speaking, the artists aren't as good as they make themselves out to be, but John has been doing this for 36 years. So I was pretty much sold on the place already and when he told me it would be 3X less than the other places, I was giddy. I came in the next day (no appointment) and he made the stencil. I was a bit nervous but just zoned out on the tv. Everyone there seemed super nice. After 2 hours I was done and he bandaged me up and sent me on my way. I will need to go in for some touch ups. Some of the shading isn't as dark as I'd like, but after sitting there for 2 hours I was ready to go home. I get at least 5 compliments a day when I wear a sleeveless shirt so I figure he must have done something right. I will be back for my next tat.

"Even darkness must pass." In Elvish script from LOTR. Thanks so much for the new tattoo, John! It's absolutely lovely!!! :-)

Joyce H.

After doing some extensive research on which tattoo shop to go to, I decided on this one. It was a lot closer to my house! My boyfriend went with me today and we were greeted by John as we walked in and Angel helped with sizing my tattoo and whatnot! I wanted a quote from the Lord of the Rings, *super geeky I know*, and wanted it in the intricate Elvish script! John set up the tattoo station and he was the one to tattoo me. I got it on my ribcage, but it surprisingly hurt a lot less than the first one I got, and it looks awesome!!! I AM SO IN LOVE WITH IT! I was in and out in a matter of 45 minutes and had a great experience here. I will definitely be back to this shop for my next tattoo!! :-) Thank you so much John!

Maddie J.

If I could give those place 6 stars I would! I really like the people working here because they are so so friendly and their work is amazing. I drew out my tattoo that I wanted and they were able to replicate it perfectly. My tattoo artist (John) talked to me throughout the whole process so it didn't even really hurt. I'm definitely coming back here for my next tattoo!

Lauren M.

I really love this shop, it's got such character. They do walk ins only and my artist Angel was a super personable dude. He was super sweet and was able to give both my friend and I the tattoos we wanted, exactly how we wanted. I wouldn't mind coming back here for another tattoo. Everyone in the shop was so sweet. It was really cool meeting the artists and look forward to possibly getting tatted here again (:

See all

Caitlin L.

Elite 26

48

308

162

5 years ago

I don't have tattoos but I have accompanied two of my friends to get tattooed here. I drove by and noticed the shop was closed due to a fire, please consider donating to their gofundme that is linked on their website. They are walk ins only and both times I have been able to come without waiting at all. My friends have gotten work done by both Angel and John and have had an amazing experience both times. These have been hands down the cheapest prices I've seen ($60 minimum) but the work is quality. Both artists are extremely nice, ensure that you like the stencil & placement, and always do a great job. I 100% recommend visiting when they reopen. read more

Helpful 1

Thanks 1

Love this 1

Oh no 0

Frank M.

54

4

0

9 months ago

San Jose Tattoo best tattoo and best prices in San Jose tattoo John and Angel are great tattoo artists

Helpful 0

Thanks 0

Love this 0

Oh no 0

Liz P.

Elite 26

112

274

3 years ago

I came here because other places were charging me 80 dollars for a small tattoo. It was a simple tattoo so I didn't get why they would charge so much. I went here with two people to give me support. The person drew the tattoo and let me have my say in it. I thought it was going to be painful but it wasn't. I'm a girl after all. It's a nice little shop. They gave me instructions on how to take care of it and bandaged me up. Days later, I took a peek of my tattoo and noticed it was not a straight line. I know it's hard to get a straight line on skin. But I get what I paid for. read more

Helpful 0

Thanks 0

Love this 0

Oh no 0

Angeles O.

0

12

3

2 years ago

Nice place to get your first tattoo done. Great prices and very friendly people! They have AC and various designs to pick from that JOHN has drawn up himself. Ángel is my go to artist. A friend recommended this place a while back glad she did. Everyone should check them out if they have a chance. read more

See all

Helpful 0

Thanks 0

Love this 0

Oh no 0

Journey Wilson ..

0

1

0

2 years ago

Great little tattoo shop. Both the artists there were fun to talk to and made the experience comfortable. The artist that did both me and my siblings simple matching tattoos did an excellent job. Absolutely worth $60. Definitely returning for when the next tattoo urge strikes. read more

Helpful 0

Thanks 0

Love this 0

Oh no 0

Valé M.

6

2

4 years ago

John has done two of my tattoos now and i love both of them so much! His line work is clean. He has a steady hand. Love this shop. Couldn't recommend it more :) Good quality work at affordable prices too! read more

San Jose Tattoo - Tattoo by John - Tattoo Near Me - San Jose, California

San Jose Tattoo - Me, satisfied costumer, with Tattoo John - Tattoo Near Me - San Jose, California

See all

Helpful 0

Thanks 0

Love this 0

Oh no 0

L T.

0

7

3

3 years ago

Quick, friendly, fun, clean, sanitary, thank you for our pink ribbon tattoos!! 6 tattoos in less than an hour and a half! Y'all are the best! read more

San Jose Tattoo - Great place! They are fast, friendly, and do an amazing job! Thank you guys! - Tattoo Near Me - San Jose, California

Helpful 0

Thanks 0

Love this 0

Oh no 0

Ika T.

0

1

3 years ago

The service was so quick and fast and both artists are so nice as well. Tattoos are great quality as well! I'm so happy how it turned out I definitely recommend coming here to get a tattoo. The vibe here is so friendly they do walk ins only. read more

Helpful 0

Thanks 0

Love this 0

Oh no 0

Robert L.

1

70

0

6 years ago

San Jose tattoo is a joke! They are not real artist. I went in there with an idea but asked for the owner to expand some ideas...like come up with something in my idea maybe come up with something. He had nothing!! He just did what I had on a drawing. No more, no less. There is NO creation there. Real artist will tell you what YOUR thinking and give you more. Nah. Not SJT and his son. I give them a half star for at least having energy to do my tattoo. Of course I had it fix and the artist took his idea off of it and came up with something awesome!!! Now I can see my arm never reminding me of SAN JOSE TATTOOS lame ass amateur work. Place needs to close down. I hope the pandemic does close them down. They suck!!! read more

Helpful 0

Thanks 0

Love this 0

Oh no 0

Rick C.

0

4

0

3 years ago

I don't have any tattoos but I came to San Jose tattoo with my friend when she was getting one done. Nice little shop. Had fun just looking at the different tattoo designs they had up. My friends tattoo looks great. John was very friendly. read more

Helpful 0

Thanks 0

Love this 0

Oh no 0

Michelle D.

0

12

4

8 years ago

Willing to update my rating in the future. Literally stopped by 10 minutes ago and for some reason they were closed...? According to their hours sign, which is posted on their window front, and their answering machine the shop was supposed to stay open until 9P. I arrived a little after 7P. I wish their was a note, or at least something, to explain for their early closure. Definitely went out of my way since it's walk-ins and cash only. read more

See all

Helpful 3

Thanks 0

Love this 1

Oh no 0

Jessica D.

Elite 26

18

340

1585

8 years ago

This is my second time coming here! John and Angel are great. My sister and I came in and told them what we wanted. They both made sure that we were happy about the size and placement of the tattoo. I can't wait to come back again and bring other people with me! See you soon read more

Helpful 0

Thanks 0

Love this 0

Oh no 0

Kiara C.

237

68

6

9 years ago

Angel did an amazing job! Loved how my tattoo came out, it's as if he read my mind! He was extremely professional and sweet. Completely painless tattoo! Definently will continue coming back and seeing him. read more

Helpful 1

Thanks 0

Love this 1

Oh no 0

Sarah D.

17

9

2

7 years ago

I decided the best gift to get myself was a new tattoo. My best friend has received a few of hers here so I decided to check them out. I showed an idea of what I wanted a John drew it up and in the seat I was getting my new piece. Both of the artists are extremely friendly and nice prices are amazing. I'm sure I would have easily paid 3x as much anywhere else. And please don't forget to tip your artist! These guys deserve it! read more

Helpful 0

Thanks 0

Love this 0

Oh no 0

Alexandra C.

21

9

8

6 years ago

I really love this shop , highly recommend! I was looking everywhere to find a tattoo shop that would give me a cheap but good tattoo , for at least under 100, since I was only get one word. I ended up here my tattoo was only 40 bucks , it only took aboout 15 mins & it's looks great! :) read more

Helpful 0

Thanks 0

Love this 0

Oh no 0

Teresa B.

4

21

9

16 years ago

I am in LOVE with this place. After tons of research I chose to come here, mainly because I had artwork that I wanted quite literally transferred on to my skin and didn't want to wait 4 months for an appointment with a snooty artist that wanted to completely change my work (an situation I'm very familiar with). I didn't need anything to be drawn necessarily, and yet Angel did an amazing job interpreting and re-mocking and fitting the pieces to my liking. I got an image on my inner finger, and some script on my wrist (pictures to come). At first we weren't sure that my font would be as detailed as the original was, mainly because I wanted it a bit smaller than detail would allow for. I was okay with that, but in the end, even though Angel warned me that it might not have each curly-que I wanted, he got an insane amount of detail in - all the curly-ques and then some!! An amazing price, I even tipped extra because when it comes to work, particularly work that is on my hands/wrist and highly visible, it is SO worth it. My ideas were super detailed, so I was very hesitant about who I'd trust, but I'm so happy with my choice. Plus, other places wanted $300 and an appointment 4 months in advance. Angel took me right away and was uber nice, and did a wicked awesome job, even with my absurd expectations. I'm one of those people that gets intimidated in tattoo shops, even though I have several tats, but I didn't feel the least bit intimidated here. It felt like we were all just hanging out having fun in someone's living room, except that everything was professional, sterile, and amazing quality! In the end, HIGHLY RECOMMENDED! ENJOY! read more

San Jose Tattoo - Script on inner wrist by Angel - Tattoo Near Me - San Jose, California

Helpful 6

Thanks 0

Love this 5

Oh no 0

Deb D.

47

18

15

15 years ago

Fabulous experience! Walked in with a pic of my cousins artwork told em where I wanted it and bam,John told me a great price and went n drew it up. I was expecting to talk about make an appt... Blah blah blah, nope! This place doesn't mess around! Clean, professional, no blown up egos! so refreshing as other places I have been to made me feel like a virgin on her wedding night. Absolutely amazing work, I'll be back for more! read more

Helpful 4

Thanks 0

Love this 1

Oh no 0

Kaylee L.

6

89

70

7 years ago

So I went in for a tattoo, my first tattoo actually and I got helped right away. I got there pretty early because I know how busy they get. Angel helped me, they make sure you know what placement, they give good suggestions! read more

Helpful 0

Thanks 0

Love this 0

Oh no 0

Amy B.

0

1

2

18 years ago

I'm stoked!!! I got a picture that was painted by my friend done on my left arm. This piece means the world to me so I really wanted it to be just right. I went to a couple of different places on my way to San Jose Tattoo and felt like no one wanted to talk to me and then was quoted a ridiculous amount. I didn't even get to talk to an artist at Player's Ink and it's not like they had any guns going. I'm not going somewhere that I don't feel welcome. When I walked into San Jose Tattoo, John welcomed me and I felt very comfortable there. It's not one of those upscaled, overpriced shops. I usually feel like I shouldn't be touching anything and rarely get asked how I'm doing. Generally speaking, the artists aren't as good as they make themselves out to be, but John has been doing this for 36 years. So I was pretty much sold on the place already and when he told me it would be 3X less than the other places, I was giddy. I came in the next day (no appointment) and he made the stencil. I was a bit nervous but just zoned out on the tv. Everyone there seemed super nice. After 2 hours I was done and he bandaged me up and sent me on my way. I will need to go in for some touch ups. Some of the shading isn't as dark as I'd like, but after sitting there for 2 hours I was ready to go home. I get at least 5 compliments a day when I wear a sleeveless shirt so I figure he must have done something right. I will be back for my next tat. read more

San Jose Tattoo - Amy's arm inked by John - Tattoo Near Me - San Jose, California

San Jose Tattoo - front angle of Amy's arm - Tattoo Near Me - San Jose, California

See all

Helpful 2

Thanks 0

Love this 2

Oh no 0

Joyce H.

634

52

23

12 years ago

After doing some extensive research on which tattoo shop to go to, I decided on this one. It was a lot closer to my house! My boyfriend went with me today and we were greeted by John as we walked in and Angel helped with sizing my tattoo and whatnot! I wanted a quote from the Lord of the Rings, *super geeky I know*, and wanted it in the intricate Elvish script! John set up the tattoo station and he was the one to tattoo me. I got it on my ribcage, but it surprisingly hurt a lot less than the first one I got, and it looks awesome!!! I AM SO IN LOVE WITH IT! I was in and out in a matter of 45 minutes and had a great experience here. I will definitely be back to this shop for my next tattoo!! :-) Thank you so much John! read more

San Jose Tattoo - "Even darkness must pass." In Elvish script from LOTR. Thanks so much for the new tattoo, John! It's absolutely lovely!!! :-) - Tattoo Near Me - San Jose, California

Helpful 3

Thanks 0

Love this 2

Oh no 0

Maddie J.

97

20

22

7 years ago

If I could give those place 6 stars I would! I really like the people working here because they are so so friendly and their work is amazing. I drew out my tattoo that I wanted and they were able to replicate it perfectly. My tattoo artist (John) talked to me throughout the whole process so it didn't even really hurt. I'm definitely coming back here for my next tattoo! read more

Helpful 0

Thanks 0

Love this 0

Oh no 0

Lauren M.

216

17

44

7 years ago

I really love this shop, it's got such character. They do walk ins only and my artist Angel was a super personable dude. He was super sweet and was able to give both my friend and I the tattoos we wanted, exactly how we wanted. I wouldn't mind coming back here for another tattoo. Everyone in the shop was so sweet. It was really cool meeting the artists and look forward to possibly getting tatted here again (: read more

See all

Helpful 0

Thanks 0

Love this 0

Oh no 0

Hailey E.

59

77

46

11 years ago

I came in to get a simple name on my wrist with a bird. My tattoo artists name was Angel. I came in with a couple font options I liked and the bird design I wanted, I asked him to draw something up, all he did was trace one of the fonts I gave him. Shop owner was nice enough to contact me regarding my experience, and offered to touch up my tattoo himself unfortunately due to health reasons I am unable to get it fixed for the next 6 months but I definitely appreciated the gesture. Thank you Angel! read more

See all

Business owner information

John B.

Hailey E. Sorry you 're not happy with your tattoo. I'm John the…

Helpful 1

Thanks 0

Love this 0

Oh no 0

Brian T.

0

7

4

8 years ago

Just a great spot to get a quality tattoo for the right price. The artists are really nice and John did mine which was so great. The tattoo really matched what i showed John. Looking for a tattoo go here. read more

San Jose Tattoo - Beautiful koi tattoo done by John - Tattoo Near Me - San Jose, California

Helpful 0

Thanks 0

Love this 0

Oh no 0

Julianne G.

38

8

2

7 years ago

I walked in Angel helped me. Very nice people in this shop. Very clean. I fell in love with my new babies (my tattoos) I can't wait to come back. I'm so glad my friend Tammy had recommended you. I'm very satisfied with the work, the price, and I will be back to get some more work done. I highly recommend this place. read more

See all

Helpful 0

Thanks 0

Love this 0

Oh no 0

Katy M.

163

1

7 years ago

This really is one of the best places you can go to get a tattoo. The pricing is unbeatable and these guys really do amazing work. They're honest, fair, and genuinely care about the work that they do. Hands down, amazing experience. Couldn't have asked for better talent for my wonderful new work of art! I will definitely be coming back and recommending friends I would highly recommend coming as early as possible if you're dead set on getting a tattoo that day to guarantee a spot. They get busy pretty fast and only take walk ins. Bonus, they take visa and MasterCard in addition to cash. read more

San Jose Tattoo - John's work! - Tattoo Near Me - San Jose, California

Helpful 0

Thanks 0

Love this 0

Oh no 0

Christina V.

3

17

27

8 years ago

I got my tattoo here last month. I'm still in love with it. Angel was really considerate when I told him it was my first time getting inked. Parking obviously isn't the best given the location, but I parked a few blocks into the residential area, which wasn't too bad of a walk. It is walk in only and when I came in Angel noticed me and I waited maybe 20-30 minutes before he finished with someone else. I got two, one on my back and another on the side of my thigh. I paid 80 for the two of them. I did use card to pay, but they don't take debit. There is an ATM inside that you can use as well. He made my first tattoo experience great and I would come back myself in the future, as well as refer my friends here. read more

Helpful 2

Thanks 0

Love this 0

Oh no 0

Cassaundra J.

6

10

2

12 years ago

I just went in yesterday; first time in that tattoo shop so I was a bit skeptical. But I am so happy I did! I'm no virgin to tattoos, so I knew the procedure and how much I should expect to pay for a good tattoo. John was the one who did my tattoo. 4x4inches on my right calf. Only cost me $100 and he did it in 30 minutes! Love it! Now I am proud to rock my nerdy Lord of the Rings tattoo and I will definitely be back at this shop! PS: Angel is SUCH a nice guy! He makes the shop feel very warm and welcoming. :) read more

San Jose Tattoo - My Lord of the Rings tattoo by John. I love it!!!! - Tattoo Near Me - San Jose, California

Helpful 0

Thanks 0

Love this 0

Oh no 0

Taylor T.

0

6

7

8 years ago

John does absolutely amazing work. I've had all of my tattoos done by him and I will seriously never go to another tattoo artist. Thank you John!! read more

Helpful 0

Thanks 0

Love this 0

Oh no 0

Alex S.

64

16

9

9 years ago

I was tattooed by John about a month back and do not regret it. Got to the shop early and was the first one there, I was in and out in about thirty minutes. Everyone was friendly and the atmosphere was very nice. I also noticed they accepted card payment too unlike a few other shops I've been to, which is a plus. I got a little zebra for $40 and it healed and looks great! read more

San Jose Tattoo - Got this little guy for $40, so happy with it! - Tattoo Near Me - San Jose, California

Helpful 1

Thanks 0

Love this 0

Oh no 0

Pooja S.

1

37

9

9 years ago

These guys are awesome. He (I guess Angel) was very friendly and understood what I expected from the tattoo. He was patient to make sure I liked the design and the font before starting to ink. Unfortunately, I got a small allergic reaction (rash) around the tattoo after 3 weeks. I went to these guys to discuss the remedy for this and they were too kind to suggest me the medications and I was fine in a week. He also offered me a free touch up as the tattoo was be a little damaged by the rash. I highly recommend San Jose Tattoo! read more

Helpful 1

Thanks 0

Love this 0

Oh no 0

Gaby C.

0

9

8

9 years ago

I love this place ! Angel has done all my tattoos and my boyfriend's. It is walk in only so first come first serve and they book up quick!. We always come in early because we live about an hour away. John is also a great artist, he hasn't done any on us but we have seen his work. They are both nice and will work with you on what you want and give you a great price for it! read more

See all

Helpful 1

Thanks 0

Love this 0

Oh no 0

DeeJea S.

117

41

8

9 years ago

Walk ins ARE welcome. The two times i have come here I walked right in and for the first I asked if they could do a certain water color tattoo. They were super busy and pointed me to a tattoo shop to which they thought wouldn't screw me, the second time I walked in and left an hour later with a tattoo of my liking. Prices are the best in town and you WILL get a great looking tattoo! Lines are clean solid. So many years of experience between the two guys there. You could throw about any idea at them and it would be on your skin in no time. 5+ stars! NOTE: CASH ONLY (Thats is a given though) oh. and Parking is horrendous. I think 4 spots. read more

Helpful 0

Thanks 0

Love this 0

Oh no 0

Lo C.

42

151

54

18 years ago

I was tattoo disvirginized by John. John the biker. He did work on my leg and I was happy. I went shopping around to a few tattoo places and either they were hella snobby (players ink) or just outrageous (some shop on santa clara) they wanted $250 for a small 7 letter black and grey piece...I got mine for $60 bucks WITH color! My second tattoo was by Angel. I got a Sugar Skull customized. I brought in a drawing and he did an awesome job and added some elements that made my tattoo ORIGINAL! I need to go back and have him do me the Sacred Heart on the same arm. Angel did a rad tattoo of my lips on my cousins wrist for her derby name and it came out awesome! It wasn't those full colored in ones but the ones that shows the lines a replica of mine.... =) And the prices are good for the artwork. They say, you get what you pay for but I think I got way more than what I paid for..... I'll be back for more ink! I'd yelp my friend Marcos who did a back tattoo for me but he doesn't have a business just yet...how East Side is that! And that tatt is one of the cleanest! read more

Helpful 5

Thanks 0

Love this 3

Oh no 0

Seares R.

193

99

271

17 years ago

I walked in was helped right away.I already had an image with me that I wanted, so I asked how much it was gonna be. 60 bucks for a small image with 5 different colors, it was way cheaper than all the other places that were going to 80+ when this image was about an inch big. Got it done, got a little vile of lotion to put on the tattoo ^__^ i still have left over from it xD It's been about half a year and the color still looks good :D read more

Helpful 3

Thanks 0

Love this 1

Oh no 0

Katie M.

91

127

6

18 years ago

Laughable.... Okay so their walk-ins only right? SOOO on my birthday my husband and I went here to go get my love bird tattoo. There was a younger guy working, probably about our age...so I told him what I wanted and I looked on the wall and I found a love bird I wanted, but I told him that I wanted it tweaked, because I had my own idea in mind. He straight up told me they only did flash and that they're the cheapest tattoo spot in San Jose.!!!!! LMFAO!!!!!! I laughed in his face. Sorry dude...but what kind of tattoo shop doesn't draw something up for a client when they ask for it!??!?and openly admits to being cheap!??! LMFAO!!!!!!!!! Like I said....laughable... read more

Helpful 2

Thanks 0

Love this 5

Oh no 0

Marie H.

184

19

456

15 years ago

I have gotten a few tattoos by angel his writing is awesome he can pretty much do anything as long as you bring a photo... He's also good with cover ups iv gotten three and I love them !Angels an awesome, sweet, ,, guy who is very helpful hes professional and clean and makes sure his work is good and neat i recommend coming to SAN JOSE TATTOO...!!!! CAN'T WAIT TILL I COME BACK !! read more

San Jose Tattoo - ANGELS WORK! - Tattoo Near Me - San Jose, California

See all

Helpful 2

Thanks 0

Love this 1

Oh no 0

Amanda N.

15

16

14

13 years ago

All I can say is this is the 3rd time coming here and I absolutely love the work I want to give huge cuddos to Angel for doing my cover up tattoo, there was a lot of bad things behind the original and I wanted to cry on how beautiful he mad my tattoo. John does amazing work also he was the first person to get my tattoo finished up for my daughter and no matter what I will keep coming to these guys read more

San Jose Tattoo - Thank you Angel - Tattoo Near Me - San Jose, California

Helpful 3

Thanks 0

Love this 1

Oh no 0

Don W.

178

5

2

13 years ago

I just left San Jose tattoo happy, once again. John and Danny are badass tattoo artists. I've had one tattoo by John and two by Danny now and will continue to bring my business and send my friends to them. read more

San Jose Tattoo - Nothing but good comments from this - Tattoo Near Me - San Jose, California

San Jose Tattoo - Left elbow. Hurt like hell but love it - Tattoo Near Me - San Jose, California

See all

Helpful 1

Thanks 0

Love this 0

Oh no 0

James L.

478

3

1

13 years ago

John was incredibly friendly and nice to talk to, he also did an awesome job on my tattoo all for a very affordable price. I recommend coming in on slow days such as Sunday lol when all the football games are on so that there is no wait or rush and he can take his time on his work. I definitely plan on coming back for more as soon as I have more money. read more

San Jose Tattoo - I came in with the chinese characters already done, John did a great job or adding in the cherry blossom tree and retouching - Tattoo Near Me - San Jose, California

Helpful 1

Thanks 0

Love this 0

Oh no 0

Page 1 of 4

See more reviews

More info about San Jose Tattoo

1924 W San Carlos St
San Jose, CA 95128
Directions
(408) 298-8430
Call Now
Visit Website
http://tattoojohn.com

Hours

What time does San Jose Tattoo open?

San Jose Tattoo opens at 11:00 AM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday.

What time does San Jose Tattoo close?

San Jose Tattoo closes at 7:00 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday.San Jose Tattoo is closed on Sunday.

Mon-Sat 11:00 AM - 7:00 PMSun Closed

Payment methods

Does San Jose Tattoo take Bitcoin?

No, San Jose Tattoo does not take Bitcoin.

Does San Jose Tattoo take credit cards?

Yes, San Jose Tattoo takes credit cards.

Services

Is San Jose Tattoo by appointment only?

No, San Jose Tattoo is not by appointment only.

Outdoor Amenities

Does San Jose Tattoo have bike parking?

Yes, San Jose Tattoo has bike parking.

Does San Jose Tattoo have parking?

Yes, San Jose Tattoo has parking options. Private Lot Parking, Street Parking

Other Amenities

Does San Jose Tattoo have free WiFi?

Yes, San Jose Tattoo has free WiFi.

From the Business

Specialties

Best price's in town, starting at only $60 and up. Oldest tattoo shop in the Bay Area. A San Jose Tradition. Celebrity clientele, walk ins only, award winning tattoo artists. Tons of 5 star reviews.

History

Established in 1978.

San Jose Tattoo is the oldest Tattoo studio in San Jose, Ca and one of the oldest Tattoo studio's in the Bay Area.

Review Highlights - San Jose Tattoo

“My friends have gotten work done by both Angel and John and have had an amazing experience both times.”

Mentioned in 52 reviews

You might also consider

Soul Imagez Tattoo

My son recently turned 18 and has wanted a tattoo for years so here we are. He researched around,…read morefound this place, sent in photos of what he wanted and got a price. Super nice place. All of the staff we interacted with are super nice! My son's tattoo was done quickly and wow it was just a great experience overall. They did inform me that they had teacher appreciation days (my profession), I can safely state that I will be back. Great place overall!

I came in for their Friday the 13 promotion and had messaged the Instagram page to notify them of…read moremy design and the time I would come in. The person I talked to online mentioned they would add me on the waitlist for that day. However upon showing up I was not on the list. That was a bit upsetting, but I understand that they were probably busy with the influx of customers. My artist was Jocelyn. And she definitely turned that rocky start into a great experience. She was friendly and very patient with my friend and I. Would definitely come back to her.

Photos

Mana Revolución De Amor tattoo - Angelica

See all

Additional hummingbird done by Nic.

New Generation Tattoo

had a great experience at new generation with Jayden! cannot recommend her as an artist enough…read more i loved how excited she was to do my tattoo. she made sure to take time in speaking with me in regards to what i wanted. she was very good at letting me know what could and couldn't be done and what changes needed to occur. the appointment itself was very fun and not once did it feel awkward or weird - she has a very fun personality and it made talking with her (both in general and about the tattoo) very easy. she made sure to explain every single step of what she was doing and answered all of my questions, along with explaining proper aftercare. the art itself is beautiful, i love my dragon and Jayden's style is so pretty, i love the shading. i would highly suggest booking an appointment with her and plan on booking with her again in the future. thank you Jayden for the awesome tattoo and fun experience! i look forward to seeing you again :)

Jayden Alexis was my artist and she is phenomenal!! She is super kind, has great bedside manner,…read moreand her communication is great! Her work is stunning and I am so grateful for the tattoo she gave me!

Photos

Peonie flowers

Tiger tattoo with magnolias by Van @ vxn.ink

See all

Photo by Van

HUNNI INK

Service was great with a fast response. Listen to your ideas to help build your picture that you…read morewant. Will definitely be going back for future work. Wouldn't recommend anyone else in the San Jose area.

Davis is truly an amazing artist with impressing skills. Every time I've visited his shop, I've…read morebeen consistently pleased with the experience and the results. I had a few tattoos done by Davis and I appreciate his attention to detail and commitment to delivering exactly what I wanted each and every time. Davis always made me feel comfortable and at ease throughout each session. It's also a bonus when his shop is always so clean and organized! I highly recommend Davis, his skills and attention to detail have consistently produced outstanding results. I am always looking forward to my next session with him.

Photos

When you are falling you have to pick yourself up By Davis @tattoolifestylez

Custom design by the owner Davis @tattoolifestylez

See all

Fudog complete started 4 years ago by Davis @tattoolifestylez

Tattoo Nerds

4.9

(32 reviews)

7.3 mi

Top notch Tattoo Shop. Billy took the time and listened to what i want and he cooked up a badass…read morepiece for me. The staff are super friendly and the place is clean. All needles used are brand new and sealed. Billy and his staff are creative and takes pride of their art work. I will be back next month to do the lower part of my arm. Highly Recommended. One of the best in the Bay Area, Ca.

I reached out to Tattoo Nerds via Yelp. I was then contacted by Tiffany…read more I sent Tiffany a photo of what I wanted; she quoted me via texts and we scheduled the date and time. Tiffany was very nice and patient. She made sure that I had all of the answers before proceeding with the tattooing. It's about an inch tattoo on my arm, so it only took like 15min. The pain was manageable without any numbing cream. It was more intense when tattooing over some scars. I followed Tiffany's instructions on after care and everything went smoothly. It's been almost a month and I love how it turned out. I recommend Tiffany.

Photos

By Billy

See all

Taylor Ink

Just got my tattoo done by Taylor and the experience what phenomenal. She made sure I was…read morecomfortable, and the environment was great. 10/10 experience, I will be back

Very professional clean private placed and comfortable that I have been…read more Would highly recommend

Photos

Tattoo

Black and grey, realistic octopus tattoo

See all

Tattoo

Bulldog Lifestyles

Family-owned & operated

Certified professionals

Jason was excellent. He pierced 1 helix, 2 lobes, 1 tongue with minimal to no pain from any. The…read moreentire staff at Bulldogs Lifestyles was courteous and professional from reception to payment. I'm about to be 44 and got my 1st eyebrow piercing here at 15 years in 1998. Here I am 2026 bringing my 2 oldest to do brother/sister bonding piercings. Much appreciation again to Bulldog Lifestyles!

Took my 14 year old son here for his ear piercing today and had a really great experience. The…read morepiercer Jason was incredibly personable, patient, and friendly, which made my son feel comfortable right away. As a parent, I appreciated how professional and knowledgeable he was throughout the process. He took his time, explained everything clearly, and was very skilled and precise with the piercing. You can tell he really knows what he's doing and cares about making sure everything is done correctly. The whole experience felt clean, professional, and welcoming.

Photos

Orbital piercing done by Jason.

Double flat piercing done by Jason

See all

Double nostril piercing by Jason

KT Dragon Tattoo

Set up a piercing appointment with Lily for my 13 year old. Super easy and very responsive. She was…read moreso sweet and friendly. Extremely professional. Made my daughter feel so comfortable and less anxious about piercing. Vibe in the shop was chill. Taught my daughter how to clean her piercing properly. Would 1000% recommend and am going back to her for all my future piercings.

Awesome tattoo place!! Went for their friday the 13th $13 flash. Though it was so crowded and…read morecrazy, we stuck it out long enough to get our tattoos. The artists were insane for working all day long, past midnight, and got our tattoos done so fast. The place also gave out free pizza and cupcakes and thanked us constantly for waiting. Not sure if I would do another friday the 13th flash just because of how chaotic it is, but the experience was definitely fun and left me with a positive impression of this place.

Photos

See all

Honeybee Tattoo

Certified professionals

Available by appointment

Spent the day without any fuss. Just my hub taking me back to this lovely tattoo shop he found for…read moreme 5 years ago (FYI: They moved from 25th to 41st at a much bigger & easier to find location). This amazingly talented artist, Airu (@honeybeetattoo_airu) doesn't usually do touch-ups or add color (after so many years later). But considering we went to her to mark the year my healing began, it was extremely important to go back to her to commemorate what I was celebrating that day - the official end to my breast cancer journey. Airu is the first and only female artist that tatted me. She is kind, friendly, meticulous, and clean. When she heard about the reason for doing this, she made the exception to make it happen. What a gift! And we're forever grateful! When it fully heals, it will be even more fantastic than it was back then. A lil' more lively with a hint of color. Just like me. Thank you, Airu. #tattoo #cancersurvivor

I had the absolute most wonderful experience with Airu! This was my first tattoo and she made me…read morefeel so confident and comfortable with the process. I sent her pictures of what I wanted and she designed from those. I absolutely LOVE the way she does flowers. I feel she gave me wonderful informed consent about her process and fine line tattoos. She doubled and triple checked that I was happy with each step of the way. At the end, when I saw my tattoo, I cried happy tears, it was just perfectly what I wanted and it was so meaningful to me. Her studio is clean and comfortable, exactly what you want when getting a tattoo. Thank you, Airu!

Photos

Healed

See all

Healed

Unlimited Ink Tattoo

Sad, I had this shopped bookmarked for 2yrs until I was ready to get tattoos, and their phone was…read moreout of service. I took a chance and drover over that on Sat around 3pm, and the door was locked, and no one there. Wasted my time.

FIRST TATTOO!!! - okay, this was my first tattoo ever and…read moreknowing me I'm SUPER picky on who and what I want. My auntie recommended unlimited ink tattoo and requested for victor aka bigtunatattoos, thank you so much for being so helpful and generous and most importantly so patient with me! he gave me advice on how it would feel before hand and even gave me options on the type of styles and sizes, I ended up choosing the smallest one with butterflies and I'm so happy I did! I recommend this place because overall the vibe is awesome, good taste in old classic r&b and in general just a simple safe and relaxing spot to get a tattoo! otherwise I'm so happy and I cannot wait to get more here :) THANK YOU VICTOR

Photos

See all

The Skull Serpent Dagger

I wanted to get a tattoo of my dog on my calf and chose Skull Serpent Dagger after coming across so…read moremany great reviews--and I'm really glad I did. Jo responded quickly to my inquiry, which I appreciated, and he was very understanding and accommodating when I needed to reschedule my appointment. When I arrived, I had to check in with Jo since there wasn't a visible sign, as the studio is a private space located through a back entrance. Once inside, though, the environment was clean, comfortable, and welcoming, which immediately put me at ease. Jo was very attentive and took the time to make sure the size and placement of the tattoo were exactly how I wanted them. During the session, we had a great conversation that made the whole experience feel relaxed and enjoyable. Overall, I had a great experience and would highly recommend Jo. You can truly tell he's passionate about his work, and it shows in both his professionalism and the quality of the tattoo.

I was looking for a tattoo that stood out and made a statement and that's exactly what I got! It…read morewas simple yet complex. I'm getting compliments everywhere I go. The tattoo was to commemorate a Dear friend who passed recently and to celebrate the anniversary of bad e-scooter accident that almost killed me. The studio was clean and spacious. We talked and planned out the tattoo then he got to work. It was painless and relatively quick. Price was very reasonable. I'd definitely recommend this studio and am already planning on getting other tattoos here.

Photos

Uncolored detailed sleeve from afar

Snake skeleton

See all

Money toad

OMG Nails & Spa

Thi Nguyen - strawberry nails hand drawn completely. Worked perfectly for picking strawberriesread more

when u go book tee he's the best! so friendly and cares about the customers. the nails look amazing…read moreeverytime!

Photos

Elegant gold nail art design featuring intricate details and a polished finish.

See all

Pedi Nail Lounge

I've been coming here for 2 years and the quality is always impeccable! Such a rare gem that still…read morecharges under $50 for a base pedicure and they're only 8 mins away from me! I always come for a walk-in and I get seen within 3-5 minutes. The ladies here are always so nice and work very quickly. They are a no frills salon offering quality service for a fraction of the bay area pricing. Highly recommend!

I'm surprised it took me so long to leave a review when I've been coming here since they opened…read more This is my go-to nail salon for pedicures and I recommend it to everyone. They are always very friendly and accommodating for a walk-in appointment. The salon is hygienic and clean. They also have a very nice selection of gel polish colors, especially cateye colors. I recently had an ingrown toenail (my first ever in 33 years) after my latest visit but the owner was quick to help communicate this with the nail tech doing my pedicure so it doesn't happen again. This made me feel very understood and respected as a regular customer here. The owner also tries to remember the regulars at the salon and always offer a warm welcoming, which is very nice of her. They offer a discount for cash payments, but also accept Venmo (even for tips) while credit card has a small charge. I think their prices are very reasonable and definitely cheaper than the last salon I went to before switching to Pedi Nail Lounge. There is a large shared parking lot in front so plenty of parking nearby. I also like that there is a coffee shop (Blvd coffee), food spot (Chispiro's) and Lucky Grocery store right next door that makes the location extremely convenient for me. 5/5 , definitely recommend if you're looking for a new nail salon

Photos

See all

Day Nail Bar

Certified professionals

Women-owned & operated

RUN TO THIS SALON ASAP!!!! I walked in and they took me in immediately, they were so nice and I…read morehave gave them an inspo pick and she copied it exactly. Plus this was one of the only salon I could find that had a price for a full set of acrylic on toes and for cheap. A full acrylic set for toes is like 55 bucks and for the flower and French tip I added only made it 65 not bad at all. I literally gave this lady a 30 dollar tip which is literally 46% but she DESERVED IT! will be coming again!!

I've been a consistent customer at Day Nail Bar because the quality of the work is genuinely great…read more The technicians are talented, detailed, and my nails always come out looking beautiful. That's the reason I keep coming back. Unfortunately, the scheduling and appointment management have become really frustrating. Almost every time I book with a specific technician, I don't actually get the person I requested. On top of that, even with an appointment, I regularly wait 30-45 minutes past my scheduled time before getting started. What should be a normal appointment turns into me being there for close to 3.5 hours. I also feel bad for the technicians because they seem overbooked and overwhelmed. The salon accepts so many walk-ins that the staff barely gets a break, and it affects the overall experience for both customers and employees. I truly want to continue supporting this business because the work itself is excellent, but I hope management improves scheduling, honors technician requests, and stops overbooking appointments.

Photos

Pretty Pink Summer Nails Art at Day Nail Bar. CALL(408)591-1166 4750 Almaden Expy, San Jose, CA, 95118. Follow Us: IG @day_nailbar

See all

Pretty Pink Summer Nails Art at Day Nail Bar. CALL(408)591-1166 4750 Almaden Expy, San Jose, CA, 95118. Follow Us: IG @day_nailbar

Mega Nail Bar

4.6

(185 reviews)

2.3 mi

Available by appointment

Walk-ins welcome

Gorgeous work from Mia!! I did the gelx with a design. She was very thorough and made it clear the…read moreprices before doing any work. I really appreciated her guidance through the process! Thank you!

I really really wanted to make this place my go to for gel x and builder gel nails, but they simply…read moredo not respect their customers' time. I do not think they keep track of appointments and, if they do, I simply cannot imagine how. I have tried texting and the response I get every time is "ok", even if I ask a question in my appointment request. I've tried making an appointment online and the appointment slots are always available and open, which can't be true. While in the salon, I've seen them answer the phone when someone calls to make an appointment, they are always on speakerphone, and I have never seen anyone write anything down after the phone call, they say ok and then just continue to work. Out of the 5 or 6 times I've been here I have only been seen at the time of my appointment once. Once! I am often waiting 30-45 mins and I stay because I have a very tight schedule and make appointments on the only days I can. I'm currently sitting waiting for my 5:00 appointment and it is 5:40 and there are 5 others also waiting, though I don't know what time their appointments are or were. (At 5:06 my manicurist asked me to wait 15 mins and I said fine....but I ended up leaving at 5:45 because she was doing someone's pedicure.) I have always been happy with the services I've received here and their prices are reasonable, which are the reasons for the 2 stars, but I simply will not be back due to their constant lack of respect of "appointment times".

Photos

See all

Why does Yelp recommend reviews?

Hundreds of millions of reviews are posted on Yelp, and our automated recommendation software works in the background to showcase the reviews that it …

24 reviews that are not currently recommended

The reviews below are not factored into the business's overall star rating.

Kate C.

0

3

0

14 years ago

My friend and I both got our first tattoos here. After doing some shopping around we walked in with our designs, and one of the artists took some time to sketch them out and make them look even better. Tattoo John did both of us, and even though we had to wait longer because we weren't being inked at the same time, we really appreciated having the most experienced artist in the shop doing our first tattoos. He made us feel comfortable and relaxed, especially my friend who was getting her hip/ass done. The atmosphere in the shop was fun yet professional. It was very clean and the price was great, $100 for what was probably between 45 minutes or an hour of work (hard to gauge time when you've got a needle under your skin!) There are a lot of parlors on W. San Carlos, but San Jose Tattoo is the only one I would recommend. read more

David D.

0

1

16 years ago

I got my first tattoo yesterday by Angel on my eighteenth birthday. Angel pulled up to open the place just as we were walking to the door and got right on asking what i needed. Super chill, patient guy; waited up for me when i told him i was getting lightheaded and grabbed me a couple cups of water and explained to me why it was happening (some cool stuff about the endorphin and adrenaline rush). Funny too, cracked some jokes about his first tattoo mistake. I'm really happy with his work, I brought him in a small picture and he helped me find the right size by blowing it up a bit. I'll be back soon when my girl finds her ID. read more

Avenged F.

0

4

0

15 years ago

Tattoo John did my first tattoo years ago and many since, but I have been tattooed by Angel too! This place is awesome! It's the place for me because they don't do deposits, appointments or BS attitudes! And the prices are so reasonable for something that's going to last me a lifetime! The parking can be a little tight and if you don't get there early enough they get booked up, but for me it's worth it! When I want a tattoo, I don't want to wait months! I've almost always been able to get in and get my tattoo that day! When people ask about my tattoo's, I always highly recommend San Jose Tattoo! read more

Michelle S.

0

1

0

15 years ago

This rating is for John the artist specifically. :) I love this place!!!!! I went in knowing that I wanted a four leaf clover, but did not have an exact picture of what I wanted it to look like. I told John (he rocks) how big I wanted it, and he designed it from there, giving it shading, and vibrant color. The atmosphere was relaxed, professional and friendly, and I was more than comfertable while he worked. It was 80 bucks for a softball sized tat, which I find EXTREMELY reasonable for the awesome work that he did. I will definitely be a return customer:) Thanks John! read more

fred h.

0

1

0

18 years ago

ive been to most of the shops in san jose but san jose tattoo is the one that i keep going back to. the y do excellent work whether your looking for bright colorful new style work or traditional black and grey they do it all and the do it well.. reasonable pricing they have thousands of designs to chose from or have them draw a custom piece for you. (no custom pieces drawn on weekends shop rule) thats what i did . they've always been professional and friendly . fred read more

michael a.

11

8

0

16 years ago

Quite a few of my friends have gotten work done by either Toby,Swype or the man Orly. After much consideration I had finally made the commitment in getting a half sleeve and I went to toby for the piece of art I wanted forever on my body ha ha. I booked my appointment and impatiently waited for it . When I finally saw my stencil from Toby I was in complete love and thankful I went to a reputable place for my tattoo. Although it is not finished I cannot wait to go back and gain all the great service and artwork this place has to offer. read more

james s.

0

3

0

15 years ago

Just got a tat from John last friday. I brought in a few pics of some skulls and had john piece them together with some of his own ideas for a shoulder piece. Took him about 15 minutes to sketch it up then he asked if I approved I said yes. Filled out the required consent got my tat and got to watch some discovery channel. Came in knew what i wanted and got the same day. Im happy with my tattoo and will be for years to come. read more

ben m.

0

3

0

18 years ago

John is the shyt...he did an Aztec double-headed surpent on my wife's lower back and was a true gentleman....the tat still looks sick too. The best tat I have was done by him (an Aztec princess on my leg). The headress and body is very detailed.....very pleased...UR a BAD ASS! Thanks John. I plan 2 visit soon. read more

Felicia F.

3

94

0

11 years ago

This shop has been on W San Carlos St forever. The owner and artists that are there are the best people around. I have gotten 2 tattoos here, so has my ex husband and both my sons (who are grown men) John did one of my tattoos and I am so pleased to say that after 8 years it still looks like new.!!!! read more

Donnie S.

0

2

0

17 years ago

Tattoo John is the SHIT !. I have had 5 tatt's done on my leg, all my designs and they came out great. T.J. has a great touch and just a good guy. No adtitude and always gets me in and out with great results. I'll coming back soon to finish off my leg and start on the other one read more

Louie A.

0

26

1

13 years ago

Ive been going to tattoo john for over 10 years. Best tattoo artist I've ever been too, and I've been to Alot! My wife and I got two tattoos each yesterday and I've gotten over 40 tattoos from john. The shop is the last of the Old School shops and is very comfortable. read more

Joe M.

260

1

0

8 years ago

I've gotten numerous tats from John. In my opinion he's the best when it comes to classic old-skool lowbrow. Prices are very reasonable and there's no valley-kook gimmicks. John and Angel thanks for keep'in it real. See you next week. read more

BOB T.

0

1

0

17 years ago

John's been doing my tattoos for years. I even won a plaque at the Tattoo Expo for a black dragon he did on my side 2 years ago. I've got to go down to the shop and get a tiger on my left side. Great work love you guys. Bob read more

Juan G.

0

6

0

14 years ago

Got a small tattoo on my finger from angel and it turned out great. The price was cheaper than other quotes. I forgot my wallet so Angel was cool enough to let me run to the bank and get some cash. Great customer service read more

J. B.

0

7

18

10 months ago

It's nice to find shop that takes walk ins where you don't have to wait weeks for an appointment. Fair prices. The oldest tattoo shop in San Jose almost 60 years. Great work, friendly people read more

Jule H.

0

3

1

8 years ago

Made a spontaneous friendship tattoo with three friends. This was my first tattoo and they did a great job! Really good pice (I paid 50$) and I felt comfortable. read more

Ashley H.

8

3

10 years ago

I love this place. They have done most of my piercings and two of my tattoos. I'm planning on coming back to them for another tattoo soon :)

Reshma J.

0

3

1

9 years ago

I really appreciate San Jose Tatto for excellent service. Before going please make an appointment it will be easier to get job done quick. read more

Alycia S.

0

2

0

10 years ago

I loved coming here the guys are so nice and funny! I loved the tattoo from them! And will be going back for more :)

Toby D.

0

13

0

15 years ago

Just got another from john this week. great work as always . Hes starting a full leg japaneses piece for me.

See more unrecommended reviews

San Jose Tattoo - tattoo - Updated June 2026

People who viewed San Jose Tattoo also viewed

Current Tattooing

173 reviews

Downtown

$$

Marks of Art Tattoo

237 reviews

Cambrian Park

$$

Upscale Ink

7 reviews

Willow Glen

MARS Ink Tattoo Studio

65 reviews

$$

Kat Ink Studio

1 review

Evergreen

Inkdica Tattoo

76 reviews

North Valley

$$

Lucid Illusions Tattoo

93 reviews

East San Jose

$$

Irezumi Tattoo Studio

77 reviews

$$

Dawei Tattoo

122 reviews

$$$

Breaking Boundaries Tattoos

80 reviews

Downtown

$$

San Jose Tattoo

Services - San Jose Tattoo

San Jose Tattoo Photos

You might also consider

Recommended Reviews - San Jose Tattoo

Reviews With Photos

More info about San Jose Tattoo

Payment methods

Services

Outdoor Amenities

Other Amenities

Ask the Community - San Jose Tattoo

Review Highlights - San Jose Tattoo

You might also consider

Soul Imagez Tattoo

New Generation Tattoo

HUNNI INK

Tattoo Nerds

Taylor Ink

Bulldog Lifestyles

KT Dragon Tattoo

Honeybee Tattoo

Unlimited Ink Tattoo

The Skull Serpent Dagger

OMG Nails & Spa

Pedi Nail Lounge

Day Nail Bar

Mega Nail Bar

Why does Yelp recommend reviews?

24 reviews that are not currently recommended

San Jose Tattoo - tattoo - Updated June 2026

Browse Nearby

Browse Brands

Related Searches in San Jose, CA

People found San Jose Tattoo by searching for…

Trending Searches in San Jose, CA

Browse Articles

People who viewed San Jose Tattoo also viewed

San Jose Tattoo

Services - San Jose Tattoo

San Jose Tattoo Photos

You might also consider

Recommended Reviews - San Jose Tattoo

Reviews With Photos

More info about San Jose Tattoo

Payment methods

Services

Outdoor Amenities

Other Amenities

Ask the Community - San Jose Tattoo

Review Highlights - San Jose Tattoo

You might also consider

More businesses like San Jose Tattoo

Soul Imagez Tattoo

New Generation Tattoo

HUNNI INK

Tattoo Nerds

Taylor Ink

Bulldog Lifestyles

KT Dragon Tattoo

Honeybee Tattoo

Unlimited Ink Tattoo

The Skull Serpent Dagger

Trending businesses in San Jose Tattoo's area

OMG Nails & Spa

Pedi Nail Lounge

Day Nail Bar

Mega Nail Bar

24 San Jose Tattoo reviews that are not currently recommended

Why does Yelp recommend reviews?

24 reviews that are not currently recommended

San Jose Tattoo - tattoo - Updated June 2026

Browse Nearby

Browse Brands

Related Searches in San Jose, CA

People found San Jose Tattoo by searching for…

Trending Searches in San Jose, CA

Browse Articles

People who viewed San Jose Tattoo also viewed