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Basilica Tattoo

4.7 (112 reviews)
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Closed • 12:00 pm - 5:00 PM

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Tattoo by Dani

I searched and reviewed at least 100 artists over the past year before I found Dani who gave me my first tattoo. i don't speak Spanish, but Dani read my mind and gave me the most beautiful tattoo. I have received so many compliments. when I tell them that it took 4 hours, they can't believe the how detailed Dani was in such a short session. Dani took my 13 year old daughter's drawing and adapted it so beautifully into a tattoo that means so much to me in more ways than one. Thank you so much. Be blessed! Frank

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Rachel I.

Absolutely stunning tattoo shop Very clean Many artist with many different specialties Fair prices for quality work Easy to book last min appointment I am visiting Vegas and no better place to get a Vegas tattoo but in Vegas. I reached out on yelp and someone responded right away with info of who and what was available. Coming in I wasn't sure 100% what I was getting but just had some ideas. Masu was the artist I chose and I couldn't have been more excited. She is so creative and beyond talented. She was able to take me ideas and draw them there and then in her own beautiful way. She was also very accommodating to any breaks I needed. I'm so happy with the work and service from the shop. Thank you

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Joe S.

The atmosphere of this shop is Wide Open Spaces without the crappy country music vibe. And if you're going to spend 1/3 of the day here, it's nice to not feel like you're stuck in a confined area. Lots of room to walk around and pleasant music that isn't too loud, so you can wear your own headphones and zone out. Just don't listen to something with a good beat or you'll start moving around to much. We made appointments months in advance as the artists are super popular, and for good reason. My artist was Omega and he does awesome realism tattoos. I had an idea of what I wanted and he took the idea, searched for examples and designed the tattoo on his Tablet (I think it was a leapfrog, but more advance than mine). It took him like 2 hours and he made an awesome mockup. We arrived at noon after eating at the Sunrise Coffee in the plaza nearby, and I finally got in the chair shortly after 2p. I was there until a little after 8p and am super happy with the finished product. The forearm is a little tricky and he was accommodating to make sure I was in a comfortable position. We took breaks about every 2 hours or so. All of the artists here are super talented (look at their pics), so do your research and make an appointment (and pay a deposit). Make sure you eat before or bring something to eat, just not a Subway Seafood and Crab or Black Bean Soup. For my 1300th Review, why not make is special with the place I got my first tattoo. Once I saw the realistic tattoo style, I decided to just go for it. It's my favorite city and something I've thought about for a long time. We'll see how long it will take for me to get my 2nd! TLDR: Just go here for quality work! You won't regert it. (and bring a Milky Way, lol)

My tattoo of the band's logo with the singer's handwritten lyrics and signature.

The experience was outstanding! Ash did a great job designing exactly what I wanted. She walked me through everything as a first time tattoo getter. I would highly recommend her and the shop to anyone.

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Mike S.

This town is full of good artists. You can find them in any strip mall Only Basilica has Amanda Lopez. She's not a good artist. She's a virtuoso. She is to tattooing what Dali was to painting, what Mozart was to composition, what Brady is to football, what Satriani is to guitars, what Pahlaniuk is to literature, what Scorsese is to film. I've had other tattoos. I brought in some art I created, and they did their best to recreate it. Amanda looked at what I brought, made it better, and brought it to life on my leg. She made it better than the original. She made my subject matter look like she's ready to jump off my leg and into our reality - and somehow be more real than any of us while she does it. (Hopefully, Yelp won't remove the pic. We'll see.) My only regret is that she didn't do all my other tattoos. I can't give a strong enough recommendation. (Oh, everyone else at Basilica seems pretty talented, too. I was seeing some of what they did with other people, and it's like being in a studio with Caravaggio, Rembrandt, da Vinci, and Michaelangelo all at the same time. And Amanda somehow managed to outshine them all.)

Daneris did a perfect job on our memorial tattoo for our dog Maleena. She traced her crooked bottom teeth.

Daneris did a perfect job, we felt she under charged us so we tipped extra! We do not speak Spanish but she did a great job communicating with us through the phones!

Yes, that is legit! Thank you Amanda!
Amber N.

Amanda! Just an update for you, everywhere I go I get asked about the "scratches" on my arm. Just last night my husband and I are at the bar and a lady asked if we have cats...No one ever believes that it's a tattoo. I love telling my story. Thank you!!

Perfect size in the front, until you see the back
Hannah M.

Whack tattoo shop for not telling me my artist doesn't speak English until he told me himself at the appointment. I have no issue with a non-English speaking artist, but he misunderstood what I wanted for my tattoo and I'm not going to rely on Google translate to mess up my words, either. I asked for a paintbrush stroke band, he said he understood, and I got a plain black band. I was fine with that, but it's crooked and different sizes around my arm. I can't see the back of my arm well in a mirror, the skin gets distorted. The front looked great to me and I didn't need it to be perfect. He clearly didn't want to do this tattoo, but was fine taking my money and that is something grimy as @#$! to do to anybody. Never trust an artist that doesn't care if you change a design and doesn't ask what you want it changed to. The receptionist didn't tell him about the change to my design, because he didn't know when I got there. WHACK! The receptionist should have told me there would be a language barrier before I came in. Not only that, but he applied my Saniderm so sloppy that it came off in less than 24 hours. I had to go buy new Saniderm, which stayed on for 5 days without an issue when I applied it myself. He told me to keep the SAME Saniderm on for 7 days straight without changing it. What????? Please tell me anywhere online that advises you keep Saniderm on without changing it out within 24 hours or that you keep it on for longer than 5 days. I knew Lachy's hourly rate going into my tattoo. $250 for photorealism is fine. I originally booked Lachy for a realistic piece but changed my mind last minute and just wanted to use up my deposit. Thank God I changed my mind and I chose something simple. I knew the band would take over an hour, but for it to be crooked and uneven? Absolutely unacceptable for $500. Black bands are hard to get lined up, but then refuse the tattoo if you can't do it. Or take the time to make it right. Even better, give me an artist that feels confident they can do it. Or if you know the tattoo isn't tons of shading and linework, charge a flat rate as an exception. There were so many options and the artist chose the shady route. The owner of the studio responded to my partner's review saying that tip means you're happy with your tattoo. No, it doesn't. I tip regardless of service because it's the right thing to do. He spent time on this lame tattoo, so I tipped him for his half effort time - but the reputation of this studio is going to catch up to it if it keeps treating customers this way. Ya'll do some incredible work, especially the owner - that doesn't mean you're in the right because other people got good tattoos. I waited 20 mins for him to take his 'lunch break' at 2pm and stand at reception. He used a small liner to fill in the black until it took 15-20 mins to fill in 2 inches and then swapped needles to a magnum. That's why I'm pissed about the cost. It wasn't 2 hours worth of tattooing, he made it 2 hours. After it heals, I need to go get the band reworked by someone who takes more than 10 minutes to line it up. If you're doing a tattoo outside your comfort zone, you should JUST NOT DO THE TATTOO. I trusted you to put in the work for the money I paid! At the end of the day, I overpaid for this tattoo and that's because I chose a simple design - but it should have been perfect work for that cost. Once again, WHACK. Also, nobody wore a mask despite a government mandate for it either. WHACK WHACK WHACK. Good art doesn't make you good customer service people. I thought for sure a top rated spot with photorealism artists wouldn't mess up something so simple, but here I am, something permanently on my body that was just a payday for my artist. Basilica - Do better. And I'll do better researching studios next time, too. If anybody doubts my experience, look through the reviews for the hummingbird coverup tattoo that somebody has to live with for the rest of their life because the artist wanted $$ instead of admitting they weren't experienced in that type of design.

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Nora D.

The shop is super cute! Everyone is very friendly and wow I must say AMAZING ARTISTS!!!! I've gone to Luis a couple of times now and he's never let me down. He's so good with colors and his attention to detail is just beautiful I thank him for capturing my two fur babies' personalities so perfectly

Basilica blackout. Never even offered to fix. Aggressive attitude. Awful work. Uneven as hell.
Kevin C.

More on my review: they ruined my body. They didn't even center my chest piece. Lines up my neck are uneven. ONE SIDE IS BIGGER THAN THE OTHER. I'm so freaking angry about this.

Heather H.

I could not be happier with the sleeve that I got from Luis! I went in for three sessions over the course of two months and each visit, he was on time, courteous and very professional. After each session, he would text me each day to check in on how the tattoo was healing. I really appreciate the customer service I received, not just from Luis, but also from Yesenia when I was first communicating back and forth about my idea and scheduling. The shop itself is super clean and I felt very comfortable there. All of the artists were creating incredible tattoos. I highly recommend this shop!

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Ask the Community - Basilica Tattoo

What are the chances my husband and I walking in and getting a consultation and tattoos this week?

Hi! We do all consultations at noon, depending on the artist there is a few weeks to a year wait. You can also email your ideas to us info@basilicatattoo.com and we will get right back to you.

Is there a way my fiancé and I can get tatted today with some names?!?

Unfortunately we are closed Mondays and Tuesdays, apologies.

Do you tattoo minors with parental consent (2 weeks shy of 18th birthday)?

18+ only, however we are booked out about a month (or more for certain artists)

Do you do portrait tattoos?

Yes, we love doing portrait tattoos! Please email the photo(s) you would like to use and let us know where and what size in inches you would like the tattoo for an estimate. Our email is info@basilicatattoo.com We look forward to working with you!

Do you all do nose piercings with a hoop and if so, how much would it cost?

Apologies, we do not do piercings at our studio.

I would like to know do you do cover up tattoos?

We do cover ups, depending on the existing tattoo. Please email us a photo of the existing tattoo and your new ideas to info@basilicatattoo.com for an estimate.

Do you charge by the hour or by the piece?

We charge flat session rates for most of our artists. Smaller tattoos are typically by the hour. Email your idea to Info@BasilicaTattoo.com and our manager will be happy to provide an estimate.

Is Jose Carlos still here?

Yes, Jose Carlos is here

Hi there! Does anyone at your shop do coverup tattoos?

Hi! Yes we do accept most cover ups, please email a photo of your existing tattoo with your ideas to info@basilicatattoo.com

Hi, what's the price for a nose piercing and a nose ring?

Hi; we do not do piercings and do not sell jewelry.

Hi! What's the minimum price?

What would an 18 year old need to get a tattoo here besides money ? What form of identification required to get a tattoo here?

A government issued ID

Hi, what is the age requirement for your tattoo shop?

Hello, You must be at least 18 years of age to receive a tattoo at our studio.

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