Got my first big piece tattooed by Ruben Ruiz!Can't say enough good things about my experience. My tattoo turned out absolutely beautiful, the detail, shading, and overall artistry exceeded my expectations. You can tell how much time, care, and skill went into every part of it. Not only is he incredibly talented, but he's also patient, professional, and really takes the time to make sure you're comfortable and happy with the design. He listened to exactly what I wanted and brought it to life even better than I imagined. I'm so grateful for the time and effort he put into this piece. If you're looking for high-quality, detailed work from someone who truly cares about their craft, I highly recommend him. I'll definitely be coming back and asking for Ruben! read more

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What a terrible experience! Would not recommend getting a tattoo here. Chato (Alejandro Ceja) was who did my tattoo. He was unprofessional, taking so many unnecessary weed breaks. Chato set his price for the tattoo! Im there from 11am till 1030pm. Chato did the tattoo very light and did not finish the first time. He tapped out and asked me to come back at no extra cost. This was April 23, 2026. So we made another appointment on May 23rd 2026. This guy is a P.O.S. now at the 2nd session at some points the needle had no ink and he was just cutting into me. He was wiping extra hard. Chato kept doing things to make my tattoo painful. What a terrible person! Chato did not finish the tattoo. This guy is trash!! WOULD NOT RECOMMEND TO COME HERE. Messages also say he was going to add white and make the tattoo pop. You can barely see the white. What a P.OS. for doing this!! read more

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I've seen Ruben's work first hand and it's truly amazing. His penmanship is clean and beautiful, his detail is precise, and his overall artistry speaks for itself. His ability to do realistic, portrait-style tattoos is incredible! He's humble/kind & is someone who genuinely respects his craft and the people he works with. I would recommend Ruben to anyone looking for a tattoo artist they can trust. read more

Thanks, Ruben for my beautiful Tattoo. In remembrance of my niece. Date of Tattoo 12/17/2024 read more

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Anthony is a great artist!!! He was great walking me through the process and helped bring my idea to life. Throughout the tattoo made sure I was doing good since it was a full day session. I highly recommend Anthony!! Everyone at the shop was really nice as well great atmosphere and everyone is pretty down to earth! I cant wait to come back and get more work done in the near future! Thanks again Anthony! read more

Thank you Joey!!! Seriously when I say my expectations were exceeded I meant it! I defiantly was scared and I felt like what I was asking for was going to be difficult because it wraps around my thigh but I told him what I wanted and I trusted the process, so glad I did! I'm just overall super happy with my piece. My husband booked his appointment as soon as mine was done cause it looks that good!!! I do have to mention that the spot I got it is was a very vulnerable spot to me and I was very stoic and tense going in because I was nervous as hell but he made me feel 100% comfortable and I was able to relax read more

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Eddie is absolutely amazing. He has such a steady hand and tattoos with much patience and precision. He is very nice, kind, and thoughtful! His freehand florals are breathtaking. I made an appointment with him through text and sent him some pictures for a general idea of what I wanted. I knew I wanted peonies, and where I wanted it, but I let him work his magical freehand skills on my body!! Throughout drawing the design on my skin, he kept stopping and asking me about details and if I liked it so far, and the continuing. The tattoo process was faster than I expected!! I was prepared to bear through six hours of pain but we were done in four :) We only took one break, which was between the outline and the shading. I definitely recommend trying to take as few breaks as possible. It'll make it less painful, trust me LOL. Just close your eyes and enjoy the ride :) Ladiesss wear bathing suit bottoms with tying sides if you're getting a piece done on your hips or around that area!! It's been a month now and my tattoo healed very very nicely. I am really really really happy with my piece. *heart eyes* I will definitely recommend Eddie to anyone and everyone who wants a tattoo done, especially florals!! I am so glad my friend recommended him to me and I will definitely be coming back to him for my next piece!! The shop is very clean and all the people there are super friendly and nice! EDDIE'S INSTAGRAM: eddiexbird 10000000/10 would omega recommend!!!!!! read more

Ink Shop - Amazing freehand peonies done by Eddie!! Thank you so much Eddie! Check out his instagram: eddiexbird - Tattoo Near Me - Arcadia, California

I'm going to give an update to this review. Overall the experience was amazing great conversation with Eddie Lee. The man did his job and provided such great detail to my tattoo. On a second note however I was trying to complete my tattoo and make a schedule for the next appointment so I did. As the appointment was following up Eddie asked if I can reschedule due to a dentist appointment and is I said most definitely and I asked when are you available he never responded. I asked the next week and he still didn't respond either. I waited two weeks and he still did not respond so then after I was a bit worried because I had put a deposit down. This is where it's my fault as he asked would you like a receipt for the deposit and i just denied it I'm thinking he was just going to give me his word that we will definitely have this tattoo finished lol well I was wrong. He finally texted me month later and was asking when can we set a date and I asked what is your availability. Guess what happens next he doesn't reply... this happened for the next 2-3 months to the point where I was fed up... I'm giving this 2 stars bc the tattoo was overall a solid piece but however to get played with wow.... thanks read more

Ink Shop - Tattoo Near Me - Arcadia, California

I decided I wanted to get a spontaneous tattoo so I called this shop and asked if they take walk-ins, which they did. Joey was very helpful and gave me and my daughter a good quote for our tattoos because we wanted matching ones. I'm impressed by his work and I would definitely come back to this place to have tattoos done by Joey! Also the guy who had ya fill out paperwork was also very helpful and friendly. My overall experience here was great. Thanks Joey and Chuck! read more

Ink Shop - Emotions - Tattoo Near Me - Arcadia, California

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I put off writing this review for over 2 years. In 2020 i booked an appointment with Eddie and sent a 150$ deposit, but had to reschedule because of covid. The process to reschedule was a nightmare... he wouldn't text back for months despite best efforts to contact. 2 years later i'm still hoping to get tatted by him. Until then, my full deposit is stolen/gone. I'll update this review if i'm ever able to get tatted! read more

Thanks Johnny! Whats up Freddie!! I love getting tatted by Johnny. He's so talented as an artist first of all, he has a light hand, and he's fucking chill. He did a cover up for me and you really can't see what it was before. I'm not a talker while I'm getting inked and having your artist understand you and the way you work is great. Every once in a while he'll ask if I'm ok just to make sure. It might be kind of hard matching schedules but the staff will try to work a date out with you. Parking can be tight but I've managed to find a spot every time I went. read more

Ink Shop - by Johnny Q. - cover up - after 1 of 2 sessions - Tattoo Near Me - Arcadia, California

I've been getting my tattoos from Joey Ortega , just love the finesse of his work, appreciate the patience and Delicate touch! The shop is clean and everyone is super friendly!! read more

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I been looking for a good shop for a while. Getting your first tattoo can be a bit nerve wracking, you want everything go be just right... design, size, placement and execution. I was recommended to Jesus (IG @jesusg_tatt2s) he helped me with the design and made several modifications. He wanted to make sure that I was completely happy with the design. I can see that he cares about his work, even when I got something small and minimalist, which is my style. Clean lines, detailed work, and great experience overall #tattoo #artwork #ink read more

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I just got the best tattoo from Eddie! He is a true artist and it was such a pleasant tattoo experience. I gave him several pieces of inspiration and it was really beautiful to see how he put his own artistic touch on what my mind was hoping to create. He took the art and formed it to my body perfectly. We spent sometime playing around with the size and layout and then got to work on getting it on my arm. The shop was clean and friendly and it was so nice to talk with Eddie during my appointment - he is a real cool and down to earth guy and insanely talented. His attention to detail is amazing and he is really great at what he does. His appointment slots fill up - but to me that is a testament to how dope he is! Eddie - you seriously rule and I am so grateful to have your art with me permanently! read more

About the artist, Freddy Robbles: I was referred to Freddy by a mutual friend who grew up with him. Naturally, I was a bit skeptical when you get the ol', "Oh you want a tattoo? My friend is an artist." but all that was put to rest when I saw his work. Freddy has a unique style that he makes his own. I could go on all day about how talented he is, but really his work speaks for itself. I couldnt have been happier with how my piece came out, and I will definitely be back for more work in the future. About the shop itself: The first thing I thought when I walked into their shop was, "These guys are not only tattoo artists, they are artists in the purest sense." Lots of their artwork is around the shop, which shows what kind of pride they take in their work. The shop is very tidy, everything put away in its place, the crew is really laid back, often walking over and inspecting each other's work and interacting with each other. Overall, I dont have enough good things to say about my experience there, but dont just take my word for it, check it out yourself. read more

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I would give 0 stars if I could. After I read someone's review about Eddie I thought I would leave my review as well. I gave him some ideas that I wanted for my tattoo. I made my $100 deposit through Venmo and set a date. The time didn't work and I asked if he had any other times available. NO RESPONSE. and NO REFUND. Took my deposit. Real piece of work read more

So like most tattoo aficionados I've had this specific tattoo design in mind. Finally came around to pulling the trigger on it due to the fact that I had a clear day from work and personal obligations. I heard of The Ink Shop through two coworkers who have had multiple sessions and really nice pieces there with the owner Johnny Quintana. A well known artist in the tattoo culture community. Being that I recently relocated to Pasadena it was a short drive to the Ink Shop in Arcadia. I booked a session with Big Danny Lopez. Dude seemed really chill, sorta quiet but I could tell he is serious use about his craft. After a brief explanation about what I had in mind he seemed eager to take on my tatt although it seemed like his expertise is Black and Grey and some really clean fine line Script lettering. I was looking for a traditional style anchor in color with a banner wrapped around it. Props to Big Danny for being receptive to what I was asking for. We bounced off ideas leading to the day of my session and he nailed the design after a few sketches. Needles to say, he was professional, focused and open to ideas and suggestions. It was one of the best tattoo experiences I've had. His lines are clean and his color was well packed. I will be booking him again for a Script Lettering tattoo very soon. Looking forward to getting more ink by Big Danny Lopez read more

Ink Shop - Traditional Style Anchor tattoo by Big Danny Lopez - Tattoo Near Me - Arcadia, California

In October of 2016 I got a floral arm piece at another shop that I was unhappy with. I was referred to Anthony by my dad. My dad has been to Anthony several times for multiple tattoos and hasn't had one problem. After looking at his work, I decided to contact him sometime in May 2017 about fixing up my floral piece, as well as getting a smaller moth piece above my knee. It took a few weeks for us to finally set a date to simply consult in person. After consulting in person, we scheduled an appointment for a date in June 2017 in which we decided we would do both my arm and the moth in one sitting. However, this was not the case as he claimed he wasn't feeling well my first session. Every session I've gone to with him has been during their opening hours so either 12 or 1pm. I was always his first client of the day. Later on, he posted a photo on Instagram of another tattoo he claimed to have done that day which led me to think he was dishonest. We had already set a price for what I wanted done and my arm wasn't complete so we opted to schedule another appointment in which we'd finally finish the arm as well as start and finish the moth. This time he had a tooth ache and we had to end early. I understand things like this happen and I was okay with the idea of leaving but it wasn't until weeks later that he finally got back to me about finishing my moth. I already hated the idea of redoing my arm piece with a different artist but he surprised me in the way he fixed it up and made it look like a brand new tattoo. Although I was happy with my fixed floral piece, he left me with an unfinished outline of the moth in this next session. I texted his phone and even went as far as to messaging him on Instagram and commenting on his posts just so that he could he could see. Communication was always poor and I always felt as if customer service was simply not a priority to him. Anyway, he proceeded to complete my outline as well as add some color in late August of 2017. I was hoping this would be the last time because I live in Pasadena and the drive was a bit much to keep making, only for the result to be little progress each time. We finally finished the moth, color and all, and about a month after it healed, I noticed that some of the fine lines in the moth were disappearing. The color was also very patchy. Again, I didn't want another artist to contribute to his tattoo so I contacted him and had the same problem. He was just not responding, and when he would respond, he wasn't very clear. I contacted him mid- September and heard nothing back. I messaged him again in November on the 21st asking if we could touch up my moth tattoo as well as add a moon. He agreed to a date and time for that same week, but then texted me hours later saying he actually wasn't available. We chose another date and time in which he actually forgot about our appointment. I drove to the shop and he was not there and even admitted to forgetting. He apologized and offered to "hook me up for free" the following day. I showed up the next day and he fixed my moth, and added the moon. This last and most recent session felt rushed and I was just over the whole thing at this point. The moth design I chose was simple and the little details were what made it special. He went over certain details with harsher lines or color and didn't bother to fix them. Once the session was over, he asked me to pay the original price we initially agreed on, after already saying he would hook me up for the mistakes he made. I paid him and left the shop frustrated. It sucks because I really wanted to like him. His work and prices were good but communication was just not there. In my opinion, if an artist doesn't want to tattoo a certain design then they should be honest upfront and in the beginning. Don't agree to something you're not going put effort into and only do when you have extra time, because that's what my whole experience felt like. read more

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I can into this shop to get my first tattoo and Anthony welcomed me and treat me very well sat down and talk to me and gave me a tattoo that I forever love A great shop with awesome artist. Anthony is the great read more

Ink Shop - This is my first tattoo Anthony did a very very clean job. - Tattoo Near Me - Arcadia, California

I'm only able to give a review on the customer service and not the actual art work because unfortunately my tattoo appointment had to be cancelled by Eddie Lee, because he said that his office was not ready after they had been given the green light to reopen up after COVID-19 regulations. My appointment was supposed to be on 6/23/2020... They were able to open up 6/19/2020.. and I confirmed my appointment with my $150 deposit in January!! Considering everything that is happening, it would've been nice to get a text as heads up that the office was not going to be ready & that I was going to have to reschedule. And if this is happening then wouldn't the customer be able to have the choice whether to reschedule or get your deposit back for the inconvenience? Mind you he's pushing me all the way to November!! & he says that they dont do a refund on deposits even though the deposit goes directly towards the tattoo?! At this point I feel robbed of my $150 and would like my deposit back because I am not going in on November. read more

this is my new favorite shop! i've gotten two tattoos so far from here, one paid full price and the other i got as a special on friday the 13th. joey did both of my tattoos and he was very patient with my low pain tolerance and he gave me a good deal. i have to admit, i was kind of nervous for my friday the thirteenth tattoo because i thought it would look cheap and be rushed, but it's actually my favorite tattoo of them all. Johnny is the owner and Natalie is his wife, they are incredibly nice and I would definitely recommend coming here and getting your work done by joey. read more

Ink Shop - friday the 13th tattoo - Tattoo Near Me - Arcadia, California

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I have gotten two tattoos from Eddie Lee and honestly, I am in love with both pieces I gotten from him. He was flexible with my schedule and really easy to talk to when it came to discussing ideas about it. Both times I have gone there, he would have a rough draft and we would flush out ideas until it was perfect. He might take a week or two to contact you back after first reaching out to him, but keep trying because I personally think he's worth it! read more

I booked an appointment 4 days before. I talked to one of the artist Anthony (?) he booked me for Sunday at 9am. I'm from Seattle. Sunday came by and I went to the shop not knowing it was close. But then again he made the appointment. I waited for him for almost 2 hrs he didn't show up. I messaged him on instagram and tried to call him twice. He messaged me apologizing saying he'll do it for free anytime this week knowing that I told him I'm only here for the weekends. Would've been nice to get a head's up before heading there. read more

I went in to see Freddy as usual. I asked him to start a sleeve of bright tropical tattoos. He disregarded my request and went with dark colors. One year later, one part looks like a dark purple ink blot! People ask me what my tattoo is. You can't make it out. He's done good work in the past, but this is a nightmare! read more

Ink Shop - Toward my wrist... What is that?! - Tattoo Near Me - Arcadia, California

I got my first tattoo done by Eddie last Friday and I'm absolutely obsessed! My first experience couldn't have gone any better. A good friend of mine recommended Eddie to me and showed me his past work on Instagram (@eddiexbird). He does amazing freehand floral designs and is usually booked for a while; I waited around 3 months for my appointment. The day of my appointment, I came in and he immediately spent around 20 minutes drawing the design on me with sharpies. As he began fine-tuning the details, he constantly paused and asked me if I liked it so far. He was very flexible and open to changes, asking whether I wanted fewer leaves or if I liked the size of the flowers. I told Eddie that I was super nervous about the pain because I didn't know what to expect, but it wasn't bad at all and I really appreciated how he made sure I was okay throughout the rest of the session. He really took his time to make sure all the details were perfect and we were done in about 3.5 hours. Overall, Eddie was very friendly and professional! I will definitely be coming back to him for another tattoo in the future read more

PROS: *They were the only ones to answer the phone when I was calling around to different tattoo/piercing shops and they said they could take me right away. CONS: * More expensive than most places to get a bellybutton piercing ($50- versus $35- somewhere else) *Told me that they accept credit cards but didn't tell me that they charged $5.00 extra for this privilege (if I would've known that, I would've just stopped off at the ATM before I went). *The place was SO LOUD that I couldn't hear a word the piercer was saying, so I felt really scared about what was happening and I couldn't follow his directions. *My piercing came out crooked. *I didn't get any aftercare instructions (paperwork-wise) or antiseptic solution bottle to clean the piercing with (c'mon, even Claire's does that). All in all, a very bad experience, and I do not recommend this place. read more

I was tattooed by Freddy this week. HE IS AMAZING! He put together a tattoo that I probably could have explained better. He nailed what I wanted and Incorporated stuff that I didn't realize would have made a difference. I cannot stop looking at my tattoo and smiling. I was also happy to see the shop is HUGE! Another person was getting a fairly large tattoo and I didn't feel like we were sitting on top of each other but could converse easily. There was also street traffic and I never felt like I was being gawked at by random people that walked into the shop. But, I was able to see the other artist interact with them and see some of their work as well. I would go to anyone of them for more work...However, I feel like I found my artist in Freddy. During my tattoo, yes...IT HURT, but He was very up front w/what to expect and it was not my 1st. I did not bleed a drop druing my session and Freddy was very aware of and if I needed a break. (thank goodness) Of course Freddy reiterated how to keep it clean and what to avoid. This is by far the best healing I have ever had for a tattoo....it's been a couple days and thus far zero scabbing, zero 'goo' and zero bleeding. Freddy has set the bar really high and I am already planning my next session with him. read more

This place is amazing! Big Danny did my tat, and it turned out just as I wanted. The people are friendly here & it's beyond clean. It's best to make an appointment, but I got lucky as a walk in. read more

Ink Shop - Tattoo Near Me - Arcadia, California

All i gotta say is that this spot is with the business. Homies aint no joke..i finally got my tatt i been wanting to do for over a year. Checked out other shops but just wasent what i was looking for. Came down from Bakersfield recommended by cousin and i gotta say i love my new tattoo no complaints staff is very professional and welcoming. You need a quality and or custom tattoo i recommend this shop. Mike once again ma boy THANK YOU!!... YOU WILL BE SEEING ME SOON.!! read more

Ink Shop - Santeria religious tattoo... ASHE! - Tattoo Near Me - Arcadia, California

Amazing and talented group of artisrecuperatin: a:attachmentsattachmentsat and)rofessional professional, I've gotten tattooed, pierced and lasered here (yes they do laser removal on tattoos). I promise you will not be disappointed! :) read more

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I went there because my friend had one her whole leg about two weeks and she LOVED IT! I didn't want to go somewhere new that I had no feedback on. This was my first tattoo after. I went and asked for Anthony, he came out, told him what I wanted, unfortunately he couldn't do it because he had someone else. He said anyone could do what I wanted..a small bow/ribbon on my finger. I asked the other artist Danny a few questions and I was ready to go. I had my list of questions and the guys there were ready to answer them. They let me read the aftercare instructions before I started to put me at ease, it did. Danny even helped with the choosing of the colors. The whole process took about 25 minutes and I am extremely happy with my first tattoo!! Thank you guys!! read more

Ink Shop - Bow/ribbon - Tattoo Near Me - Arcadia, California

I got my tattoo done at this shop. The staff here seems pretty cool. I would recommend Joey because he is extremely gentle and the result is beautiful. :) read more

Just got a tattoo done here by Eddie, he's got a very laid back vibe that made the overall experience great!

I've known Johnny for years and didn't get my first tattoo till I was 36 but when I got an appointment with him and he did work for me by far one my best, cleanest pieces. Everyone always compliments it and I love looking at it. Thank. You champ you are gifted! read more

Got a tattoo from Johnny awhile back and I couldn't be happier! Johnny is one of the best tattoo artists I've seen and is an all around great guy. Great shop environment and after seeing some of the work the other artists have done I can say they all do a great job. Going in this weekend to get the rest of my shoulder cap/half sleeve finished up. Can't wait to see how it turns out! read more

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If you're reading this you're at the right spot! I come to this salon to get my tattoo removed with Natalie. I have a big piece I want gone and she was the only one who took the time to learn about me and what my goal is. On top of that, she didn't charge me an arm and a leg. The shop is always nice and clean and the whole staff is awesome. I'm about 3 sessions in and I'm seeing fast results. I felt hopeless and insecure about my tattoo piece and she's helping me be me again physically and mentally. If you're looking for real results with genuine people, your searching is up! read more

Came here last night on a last minute type of thing and it was the best decision I made all week! Lol. The artist was helpful and the manager had the best attitude yet! Great environment overall. Can't wait to finish my next session! read more

First time at this location, great experience, very satisfied with my tattoo. Was attended when I entered right away, directed me to the best person for the job and I wanted my tattoo the same day, unfortunately he had a schedule filled and he was kind enough to direct me to Adrian who worked on my tattoo and did an amazing job. read more

Ink Shop - Tattoo Near Me - Arcadia, California

Jorge is an amazing tattoo artist at the Ink Shop. He took his time with the design, and made sure that I was satisfied with it before beginning. He did great line work and was really happy with the outcome. I would definitely recommend him. read more

I came here for my first tattoo with Eddie Bird. He fit me in his schedule within the week and worked with me on my idea. My completed piece looks amazing, even better than I had envisioned in my head; and it has gotten many compliments. Overall, my first tattoo experience was exceptional. I felt nervous going in, but Eddie and all the other artists at the Ink Shop were warm and welcoming. Definitely a grade A establishment. read more