After moving here, I was hesitant about finding a new tattoo shop or artist around here - it's such a permanent and personal thing, you have to have a connection and feel good about the artist's work. I checked out the reviews and websites of every shop in town and asked for referrals from nearly every tattooed person I could find! I finally decided that, since I was going with something rather small on my wrist, to pick the one I liked the best and go. That was Aces! They take cash only, be forewarned. And, that includes for making an appointment - you can't call, give them your credit card and book your appointment. You have to go in and hand them cash. A little less convenient, but not unlike most shops. Just be prepared. So, I made an apponitment for my friend and I. She was getting a bunch of lettering done, so I scheduled her with Jared. I booked my appointment with Ron. The guys were super nice when we arrived. Now mind you, although half of my back is covered plus several on my ankles and some piercings, you wouldn't guess that by looking at me since they aren't visable most of the time. My friend was getting her first tattoo since college and is a yogi and vegan...we didn't look like their typical customer, I imagine. Yet, we were still greeted with warmth and professionalism. The work we had done was small and quick, but they still took the same care with us as if it were a large piece. We worked on the design a bit until we were both happy. I will be going back for a little touch up, but that's because I am super anal retentive. The work that Jared and Ron did was excellent and I look forward to having more work done at Aces! Maybe a half sleeve is in my future! :) read more

This place sux. After -icking around for an hour the artist claimed he could not draw a design based on the picture I had given him. He said it was impossible. I dropped the pic off 5 days before, asked the guy at the front desk if he wanted to take a picture of my other tats. He rolled his eyes at me "That's not necessary" Then the artist complained at me, saying I should have done just that. He obviously hadn't looked at it until I showed up.He wouldn't let me get a word in and called me indecisive. I guess you have to be some body's bro to get any level of custom work, these guys just want to copy pics out of the book on the counter. read more

I came in to talk to Jared Isenberg about getting some custom work done, Jared was friendly and eager to draw up a tattoo based on my simple idea. I had veiwd some of Jared's art on the Aces website and liked his traditional style. We set an appointment date and I paid a very reasonable $40.00 deposit. First impression was that the shop is clean and well designed for tattooing, cool art on the wall but plenty of open space and natural lighting. I arrived for my appointment and the drawing was perfectly what I wanted. It was sized and stenciled in minutes and I was sinning in the hot seat in no time. Jared works fast made real good time for a big piece , three hours from the time I walked in I was leaving with a bomb ass Tattoo. $250.00 was a reasonable price for quality work, I immediately set up another appointment for the following month. Great art, nice shop. Ive received so many compliments in the 5 days since, and have given the shop and Jared a few recommendations to some potential clients. read more

Was in Reno Nevada for the American Legion convention. Been wanting to get princess Leia slave tattoo. Brought my own artwork. They were exited to do it. Got appointment next day. Rob Roy did an excellent job. The tattoo cost me half what it would at home. read more

Aces Tattoo - Tattoo Near Me - Reno, Nevada

Professional, courteous, and friendly. It was easy to book an appointment, and Nikki was a great artist. She understood exactly what I was looking for and her work was beautiful! I will definitely be back! read more

I went here a few months back and forgot to post a review. I had my first tattoo done here by Nikki. She did an amazing job and the whole experience from appointment to walking out the door with fresh ink was great. They definitely have an edgy vibe to the staff their, but if you can roll with that and get to k ow them, the experience is pretty awesome! I would highly suggest this location if in Reno, NV and want to get some ink done! My wife and I love this place, and I plan to go back for more in the near future! read more

I have been getting tattooed by these guys for 18 years and won't go anywhere else...they are the sh*t! If you are in Reno, this is the place...all the other fly-by-night shops that have popped up over the past five years can't hold a candle to these guys. They do Old School, Portraiture, Japanese, you name it, they can do it. I usually just bring in a crappy drawing or design I have them and tell them to work their magic. They take pride in their work and will let you know what is going to work and what won't. read more

Jake was so great !! Not my first tattoo or my last but 25 words on my side , he was very patient and nice to me. He did a great job on a very personal tattoo to me. I am so glad we went into this shop. Great price to. And he even offered myself and my husband a ride to our hotel . Super great thank you jake!!! read more

Aces Tattoo - Awesome jake did this for me ! I'm so happy ! Thank you - Tattoo Near Me - Reno, Nevada

Been in a couple times and the guy that either works up front or always seems to be waiting for a walk in is a total dick. Long dirty blonde, curly hair... always cops an attitude or has something judgmental to say. If you decide to work in an industry that is heavily customer service oriented, you should probably be nice to potential customers. Good luck getting your walk ins if you make comments that make multiple people walk away. read more

Well it's been a while since I have been tattooed there..Since I have moved to Long Beach, but I am loyal to all the artist there. They do great work and I miss going across the street to get tattoed by the best!!! Tammy read more

I've gotten two tattoos from Aces and I have to say they are great! I've worked with two different artists, Sean and Jared, and they both did an amazing job. Atmosphere: It definitely had the tattoo shop feel but I was really comfortable in here, they didn't make me feel weird because I was female. I was comfortable the entire time! One time they even tailored the music selection to what I wanted to hear! Team: The artists here are amazing. I gave them the concept of what I wanted and they made it perfect with their own flare. I didn't want an out of the book tattoo and they were happy to make adjustments to fit what I wanted. They even made suggestions as far as size (making sure it wasn't too small so you could see all the details) and color (so they could be sure it wouldn't fade as fast). The team is amazing, even the artists I didn't work with came over to chat and compliment the tattoo and the artist doing the tattoo. Final product: Honestly I'm in love! One tattoo had a lot of shading and I didn't see the shading before hand but it's perfect. Really brought the design to life. In short: These guys know what their doing, everyone here is very professional. I would highly recommend any of them! read more

My husband and I went in today at around 3pm without an appointment. We were greeted right away and asked about what we wanted. I wanted a line around forearm with 2 words in it, Kevin immediately got to work on it and it was drawn (exactly as I wanted) AND finished within 30 min. Granted the tattoo was really simple but it was really nice to not have to wait around. He made great suggestions and made it even better than I had imagined. My husband got coordinates on his ribs and Jared did a great job. He helped him pick out the perfect font, made sure he was comfortable the whole time and really engaged both of us. The prices were very reasonable as well. If I ever get any other tattoos I will definitely be coming back here!! read more

I just received a beautiful cover up tattoo from Jon McCan! I had a poorly done horse shoe tattoo from several years ago, but Jon made it into a beautiful sunflower! He was on time, lovely and an amazing artist! I won't go anywhere else for now on on! I learned my lesson with the horse shoe tattoo! I felt super relaxed in all aspects. It is a clean yet fun place! I would recommend Jon to anyone! read more

Aces Tattoo - Thank you Jon for my bee and sunflower!!! Love, love, love!!!!! An amazing cover up tattoo!!! - Tattoo Near Me - Reno, Nevada

Sean made our experience so much better than I could have expected. We will be back. Our hummingbirds turned out awesome. read more

Aces Tattoo - Thank you Sean for our amazing humming birds. You were gentle, kind, and just all around awesome, you made our experience so incredible. - Tattoo Near Me - Reno, Nevada

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Jake was an asshole I'm very upset with the way he was talking to me and made a sexist joke, then when I showed him my arm to get my tattoo he looked at my scared and made a comment (bc I told him I was a baby when it came to tattoos) and said "well if you could do that then the tattoo shouldn't be bad" I know it doesn't sound that bad but it's just the tone he said it in and he worded it differently..... they guy is just a huge asshole but whatever.... read more

My husband's favorite tattoo artist is Eli from Ace's. He had had almost all of his work done by him. We came all the way from Seattle to get my husbands latest tattoo and the work was top notch. The people that worked there were friendly, the bathroom is a hoot and there are some interesting art pieces on the wall. I spent a good 9-12 hours there and some some kick ass work walk out the door. I recommend this place to anyone looking for an individual place... Ask for Eli. Bring Cash.. they charge more if you use your card. read more

Me and my husband have both been tattooed here. And each time was a awesome experience. My husband came in with a basic idea of what he wanted and wanted Kevin to do his signature style and have creative freedom. The result was beyond all expectations. Friendly and comfortable environment. No question why this shop is on top. Look forward to my next appointment. Thanks Aces. read more

I've had my list of tattoos for YEARS and finally got up the courage to get one! Went on Saturday to ACES Tattoo and it happened to be their Walk-in day! Took a while to actually get assistance from the front desk person (he was helping another customer with more standing in line!) but it worked out fine in the end. Already had my tattoo in mind, showed Jared a picture of it, he drew it up and was very professional and courteous! Also funny! He spoke with me about color and placement choice and I did change colors but not placement. It was a very small line drawing on my wrist and it was finished fast! Not as much pain as I thought it would be! Husband went back on Sunday and got his first tattoo as well, this time by Jake! Jake did a great job in explaining a better way to do hubby's tattoo and make it the way he really wanted it. Jake and Jared were both VERY professional, very up front about our designs and what would last and wouldn't last. We will be going back and having more done! Also, they DO NOT take Credit Cards! They only take Cash and there is an ATM there, it charges $2.50 to use it! read more

This is the only shop in Reno I trust. The artists here are honest and very talented. While they do walk-ins I recommend searching their website, finding the artist who's style matches the design you have in mind and making an appointment. Trust me, the extra work on your end will lead to the best tattoo and tattoo experience of your life. Staff is always friendly and personable. Props to Sean Hansen for doing some amazing art and I can't recommend a better artist. read more

Aces Tattoo - Tattoo by Sean at Aces. 23 October 2014 - Tattoo Near Me - Reno, Nevada

I love tattoos and always wanted to get sleeves. When I actually had the money to do so I asked around when trying to find out which place would be a good place to go. I was told by a few ppl that Aces was a good place to go for good ink. So when I got their everyone was fairly polite and willing to help me. I said, I'm looking to get sleeves and have 3 grand to do it, is that a possibility? I was told to talk to Rob and see what he thought. I talked with him and told him how much money I had and the idea I had of what I'd like done on my arms. He told me that it was totally possible and he could do what I wanted. I requested shaded sleeves with no color. So he made a schedule for the process which would take about two weeks and I would come in a few days per week, about 2 to 4 hours per day. I offered to give him 1500 upfront and the rest at completion but he said he'd rather I gave him small portions of payment per session. His Artwork was great. Good outlines and great shading. Some days he as late and wouldn't be there when he said so I'd have to wait. I felt like he was annoyed that I was there on time. It sux when you're paying someone to do something and they make you feel like your waisting their time. So once I made my last payment I ended up with only two finished peices which were my inner biceps. The other art on my outer arms was only outlined with no shading and no background at all. When I had no more money left I asked if he was finishing my arms and he asked how long it would take until I could afford to finish. I felt so upset. So now I have half finished sleeves for 3 grand. Thanks for reading and good luck! read more

Best place in town! Sean does mine and he is so professional, kind, and talented. They take walk-ins but also appointments and are very busy. If you want to walk-in the best day to go is Saturday because it's reserved for walk-ins only! read more

I had Jake do my tattoo. My daughters footprint, I love how it came out! The service was amazing! Really happy with the whole experience and we will for sure be back!!!!!!! Highly recommend read more

One Final Scratch!! My cat "Larry" died on Good Friday of this year. The two of us were solid pals for over 15 years and I wanted to memorialize our friendship with a new Tattoo. My friend came up with a rough sketch and Ron Rash incorporated Larry's facial features and body markings into the design. If you have an idea for a Tattoo and are in the Reno area, bring your idea to Aces and they'll help you bring it to life. I live in San Francisco and we have a great selection of Tattoo artist. I'm glad I went to Aces in Reno. It's definitely worth the trip. read more

Aces Tattoo - "Larry" the cat - Tattoo'd and brought to life by Ron Rash. - Tattoo Near Me - Reno, Nevada

I have gotten a dozen or more tattoos at this shop. I've gone to several of the artists, and each and every one of them has been professional and insanely talented. This shop has a fantastic, inviting atmosphere. The counter people are helpful and knowledgeable. Each artist has a unique style, and they're very open and honest about who would be best for a particular design. All of them are top shelf quality. I highly recommend Aces for anyone interested in getting work done. If you're getting permanent art on your skin, go to this place and get a masterpiece. read more

Great artists but horrible follow-up. I got a couple of tattoo's in the beginning of spring and I was excited about getting additional work done (leg sleeves and back). I was cancelled upon last minute a couple of times last minute with no reschedule. I waited for a week, then two weeks passed by and nothing. I pay a lot of money for 2 things in Reno..Corals and tattoos. Safe to say I will never go to Aces again and continue to go to a place that appreciates my business. read more

Walked in because the boyfriend wanted to get a tattoo, website says takes walkins, he shows guy at counter tattoo and he says they don't have any time available today maybe Sunday at 5pm but he's not sure if they can finish it in three hours and quotes him an outrageous price way above what it should be. Next couple walks in and asks if they take walkins and if they have time. He says yes to them and takes the gal. But they don't have time. We go over to another tattoo shop which I won't name and they get alot of customers because ace tattoo has horrible service and discriminates. Don't go here. Find a different shop. If your piece is a letter or small they'll take u no problem. If it's detailed don't bother. read more

I was referred by family to go to Aces. We showed up on a Saturday just as they opened and I was on the table getting tattooed within 30 minutes. The guy at the front desk was super nice and took my awful drawing and showed me a piece of artwork very similar. They incorporated my ideas into it. The guy who tattooed me was the typical tattoo artist. They aren't super chatty and are very focused. Overall, it was reasonably priced and good artwork. read more

I guess this is more of a review of the artist Jon McCann than Aces. I travel all the way from Bend, OR so Jon can do my work. Over the past seven years I have 6 pieces by him and one cover up, all absolutely gorgeous. I used to go to him when he owned Absolute Tattoo on Wells but I hear he's moved to Aces so I will be scheduling my next session there. Seriously worth the 8 hour drive. read more

I went in on Friday and showed Dan (on the desk) my drawing and he told me it can't be done like that and recommended I talk to an artist for a better option. So on Saturday I met Jason when they opened and let him look at my shitty drawing. After explaining why my idea wouldn't work as ink he helped me put together a design with the elements I wanted and sketched out a new drawing. 2 hours later he had it cleaned up and ready to ink it in. 2 1/2 hours after that I was off the bench with my new tat. There are a lot of artists and options that could have been thrown at me. Or worse yes, some ass-hat could have just went with my drawing and in a few years it could have looked like shit. But even Dan was good enough not to let me do something that would have sucked just for the money. In short, price was reasonable, place was super clean and most of all the artists are honest and talented. I highly recommend Ace's. BTW, If your a high-maintenance whiner, pass on this place. Your going to them for a service, so realize they have the right to tell you its a bad idea or say no. So if that's you I recommend you go someplace else to get that hummingbird inked on your ass. read more

I'm not sure about all these other reviews, maybe they walked into a different shop. I had a half sleeve started at Reno Tattoo Co. and I was disappointed by the unprofessionalism, extreme difficulty to schedule, and the artwork having many, many mistakes. I had very little of the tattoo actually worked on at this other place, and a year later, I am finally finished. Ron Rash at Aces Tattoo took care of me and has complete professionalism. The staff there are supportive of each artist, everyone comes by, comments, makes suggestions, and most importantly, supportive of the person getting the tattoo. Not once have I been disappointed being there. Dan, the person who cleans up stations and answers the phone/makes appointments, is always extremely friendly and understanding of schedule issues. Ron finished my tattoo in 3 sittings, and it looks amazing. I highly recommend Aces. I plan on getting an original piece from Ron really soon! Additionally, I received an email from the first artist telling me that they were going to email out the design in full color flash to every tattoo distribution company so that everyone else can have the same tattoo because I decided to have someone else finish it. Extremely childish, which makes me very happy that I changed locations. I send all my friends to Aces now. My tattoo went from a "fixer upper" to a gorgeous piece of work, after being finished by Ron. (This review isn't to create drama between shops or people) read more

Can't say enough good things about Ron Rash @ Aces. He came recommended by a couple of friends and so I chose him to do my first tattoo, and he was a total pro all the way--precise, helpful, friendly, awesome. Highly recommended. read more

Tattoo shops are hard to review. Usually because the tattoo artist is the "shit" and has an attitude. Luckily Aces is the bomb and everyone is pretty friendly. Especially Jon McCann, he's a great tattoo artist but he doesn't act all snobby. He's honest and tell you straight up if he thinks the tattoo will turn out great or not. He values that his name is going to put to the art whether his name is actually in it or not. I've been getting tattoos from Jon for a while and usually I recommend my friends to him and since I'm taking a break now, I guess it's ok to let the rest of the world know, how great of an artist he is. He also likes Vietnamese food and you're guaranteed a spot in his book if you bring him food, lol. read more

Did some research of local Reno Tattoo shops. I was going for a mini getaway with hubby & friends. I wanted to get a tattoo while in town, i called Aces and the girl was super friendly and personable. I was able to go in and get exactly what I wanted at a great price!! Jake is a great artist and he was very patient and fast. I would even say light handed. I am very happy with my choice! read more

I got my tattoo done here back in September of 2014, so as much as I wish I remember who exactly did my tattoo, I unfortunately cannot. The guy who worked at the front desk was really nice and explained to me everything I needed to know. My boyfriend had gotten his tattoo here a few months prior and on both occasions the man behind the front desk was awesome! All the artists were joking around with each other and had me and my boyfriend dying of laughter. Some may think its a little raunchy, but I don't go to a tattoo shop for people to say please and thank you to me and act as if they are in a more fancy setting. I go for the talent of the artists. Moving onto my actual tattoo I wanted script so the artist showed me few different samples of handwriting he did, and then drew out the one I picked with the quote I wanted tattooed on me. He was quick, but took his time to make sure everything looked perfect. I agreed, and we were ready to tattoo! All in all it took about 30-40 minutes to tattoo me. I found the price I paid for the tattoo to be incredibly reasonable and actually cheaper than I had expected! Now onto my tattoo. I love it. It turned out exactly how I wanted it and even exceeded that a bit. I will only go to Aces from now on when I want another tattoo! read more

Aces Tattoo - In process - Tattoo Near Me - Reno, Nevada

I always go to Jon Mcann here. He has the talent to tattoo virtually anything you can fathom. He has a keen eye on design and placement. The vibe in Ace's tattoo is laid back and fun. It is an open floor plan there so if you're planning on getting your unmentionables tattooed you can't be shy! I always have a good experience here, all the artist there good dudes and are willing to bullshit when you're getting tattooed. Bottom line as long as Mcann is there I will keep coming back! read more

My partner and I had an excellent walk-in experience with Nikki. She was very friendly and was transparent with her feedback about the custom design we asked her to do for us. She was very professional and engaged with us throughout the whole process. The other artists we met were friendly as well! We are very happy with the work. This shop is clean, professional, friendly, and reasonably priced. I would absolutely come back. Thanks Nikki! read more

They say they take walk-ins but when you walk-in right when they open they can't tattoo you and want you to come back in the evening. Most people when they come to Reno they want to get a tattoo right then and there, not having to come back. read more

Came with my daughter in April. Her and I are very pleased with our new additions. We cannot wait to come back into town for another!! Thanks everyone!! read more

Need to be nicer to potential customers. We are looking for someone to mark our bodies for life. We want to be made to fell comfortable and not like you are doing a favor talking to us. read more

I had a self designed tattoo on my inner wrist by Jared. He was hilarious and just fun! He did an awesome job on my tattoo and kept me entertained enough that it didn't even bother me. I'm really glad I chose Aces and will go back again soon! read more