this place was cool, the owner was a nice guy and the guy that did my tattoo was a cool guy one thing is that my leg peace is still fucked up I don't know if it was the way he shaved my leg but it seems like I have a ingrown hair and it it might turn into a scar. read more

The people are ok, yet my tattoo came out pretty bad. The ink bled ridiculous amounts, it was crooked, and there were splotches missing. (nothing difficult just plain black and there were patches missing. and i don't want to go back for a touch up, afraid it's going to end up just blurry.) I've heard mixed results and don't understand why other peoples tattoos here came out great and mine did not. And if I'm getting a tattoo it better be damn close to perfect. Sorry but I will go some where else next time. read more

I was a tattoo virgin (as my husband so fittingly named me), but unlike many first time experiences filled with regret, I am 100% estatic about the piece of art that adorns my back. Jesus is the artist, and man, he's the only person I'll trust with tattooing me again. Period. That's how talented, patient and efficient he is. After swearing I would never get a tattoo, then finding a design I would actually get -- Jesus brought it to life with vivid colors, fabulous attention to detail and add-ons that made my piece the envy of several passerbys. Muchas gracias Jesus -- you have a fan in me for life! read more

These guys are amazing and sooo clean! got mother daughter tattoos and they did an awesome job! it was important for me to feel like i was in a sterile clean environment and i sure did! definently wanna go back here for more! read more

Seems like a really cool place to get a first tattoo. Great art work! Will definitely consider.

Last labor day weekend I randomly decided that I wanted to get another tattoo and I'm so happy that I walked in MT Tattoos. I hate shops that smell like crazy strong incense and the staff all look like they are all on drugs - this shop is the opposite!! The shop is clean and the staff is friendly and down to earth. Jesus is awesome! I'll definitely return to him when I'm ready for my next one. He showed me that he was using clean needles and made me feel comfortable throughout the entire process. He was very courteous and wasn't trying to feel me up or anything (that happened when I got my first tattoo at a shop in Belmont) I was told that if it scabbed and flaked off, I could get it touched up for free but it healed perfectly. I'm very pleased with the results and the service I received and will definitely be returning soon to see Jesus!! Highly recommend MT Tattoos!! read more

Matt is one heck of an artist. From the moment I walked in til the end, he and his staff were totally professional and made me feel very comfortable. Line work was ridiculous for my piece and he exceeded my expectations. Than when he added the color, it made the entire tattoo look 3D. I've been a painter (automotive) by trade for over 25 years, so this review is coming from a very picky painter. Thank you again Matt for doing an outstanding job on my family crest, I will proudly wear it for the rest of my life. Dave read more

This "tattoo shop" carries a very well a nice group of tattoo artist, it has a comfortable environment. Their tattooing is nothing short of great when it comes to "lettering", if not one of the best. Their tattooing on "drawings" such as anything symmetrical like faces is actually not so good at all, I'd recommend to find a better shop for portraits, faces, etc.. I've gotten tattooed at this place 3 times by two different artist but to be honest, this is just NOT the shop to get any REAL PROFESSIONAL ART done such as drawings. Bottom line, Lettering is great! Drawings in the other hand not so good. read more

i got my first tat here, all black, some stars on my back, and now their hella fading, its been like a year? my boyfriends does tatttoos now so i dont go anwwhere else but to him, but Matt Tarkmen did my tattoo, and its just fadded now. how lame. the only good part about my tattoo experience was i went with a friend that had known Matt for a while so i only paid $80. which now seems like alot for the fadded mess on my back. read more

I'm reading some other reviews and am wondering who you all had ink you?? I've been here for several sessions and have had nothing but beautiful artwork and professional service each time. #JesusDoesMyTattoos read more

Starting with Matt (The Owner) & Jesus aka "Chuy" my NEW tattoo artist, MT Tattoos is a great tattoo shop. I got there with 100's of ideas for my chest piece tattoos & Chuy along with Matt helped me put everything into place little by little. My chest piece is coming out great & all at a reasonable price. The artist at MT tattoos made me feel right at home, from the moment I got there till the moment I left. I can't wait to go back & continue getting art work done by these artist. read more

I came to MT Tattoo after getting a tattoo at the Tattoo Expo that just looked terrible. I met with the owner Matt and he fixed up the tattoo on my neck and it looked AMAZING! I've come back for 3 more tattoos since then and I love every single one of them. I only go to Matt Tarkman (the owner) because I love the work he does. I've recommended all my friends and family and they all go to Matt. I did have two friends who have gone to the other tattoo artists at MT and were not happy with their work. I only trust Matt because I know he does a great job and I will be continuing to go to him for all my tattoos in the future. read more

Came after work as walk-ins for a few tattoos with my brothers & made appointments for the next day with Quinn. He was amazing! This was the first tattoo for all 3 of us, so naturally we were a little bit nervous..BUT we got to see some of his line work, and other work.. I was literally so impressed that I really wasn't nervous anymore! AND he delivered.. He was quick and gentle and my tattoo was done in about 10 mins. I was amazed, and I LOVE IT. And GREAT price too! And EVERYONE in the shop was so nice.. Yea, I'm positive I'll be back! read more

Got my first and third tattoo here, they did a really great job especially on the third one. I showed Zuey what i wanted and came back a few days later to see the final results on her sketch. It was perfect, she incorporated pointillism into the tattoo, it hurt a bit but the end result was def worth it! read more

My husband and I have both gotten tats by Odie..Absolutely love him..He's down to earth, funny..We had a great time. So much so I have one tat, and my hubby has gotten 2 by him. Definitely go see Odie there. Thank you again for a great experience. read more

This parlor went though a nice little remodel job with an open floor plan. There seems to be a whole Lott of good work coming out of this joint. Sometimes they will have a house DJ playing some tunes. read more

I got a tatt done by Jesus he is a cool motha F*#%r lol I will be going back to get my wings expanded.

Awesome price and were totally willing to do my finger/knuckle tattoos when other places weren't or would have tried to talk me out of it. They came out great and didn't even blowout! (which i was surprised since they typically do) Good job Jesus! and thanks for doin' it even though I know it was a pain in the ass but maybe now you can get past your hatred of doing them :P All the guys there are awesome and we had a lot of fun just in the short time I was there. Def. will be going back in for sure! read more

Loved getting my first tattoo (outline at a different location) shaded in.

Eoin is a God... Seriously, he took an old faded out hibiscus tattoo and made it amazing! I felt super relaxed the whole time. I look forward to my next tattoo with him! read more

This is where I got my first tattoo, it came out pretty good. Their prices are pretty cheap compared to other places. The owner is a cool and nice guy. They do pretty decent work, it's not the best but it passes for me to get another one here. I'll try a different artist though read more

I love this place. Matt is awesome. I've gotten two tattoos here, and when my mom asked me where should she go to get one, I immediately recommended this place, so we went and service was really quick, she explained her idea, she wanted a small tattoo of a ladybug, and Matt just freehanded it and it came out excellent. I love this place so so much. I will get my next tattoo here for sure. read more

Great, clean shop. Everyone that works there is super friendly and super understanding. The process was great and the tattoo is amazing. 1000 times better than homeward bound. read more

MT is awesome. Matt is a great guy and I love his dog he is such a cutie! Everyone is really sweet. It's a really nice place.

Quinn is an amazing artist, Will be back for more work. All of thee people in the shop we friendly and made me feel very comfortable and at home!! read more

This review is long over due. I saw Matt about a year ago for an add on to an existing tattoo. Matt was extremely proffessional and a true artisit. I told him what I wanted and he took it to a whole other level. I did, tell him that I wanted his artistic input in the tattoo as well... after all he is an artist. I love it!!! I will definitely be back and I am going to be brining my mother in as well. The shop Mascot (a dog) is so sweet! read more

I have gotten 2 tattoos from this place... I get Matt to do my tattoos and I'm very happy with the results... He did a wonderful job... infact I'm going to get another tattoo in the next few weeks... read more

I've been tattooed at a few different shops, but none compare to MT! Everyone at the shop is friendly, helpful, and incredibly talented - without the pretentious attitude found so commonly at other tattoo shops. It's a great place to get top-notch ink at really fair prices. My first experience at the shop was with Aaron, who is both an incredibly gifted artist and a total sweetheart! He hooked my friend and me up with beautiful tattoos at an awesome price. I've also been tattooed by the shop's owner, Matt, who gave me the most mind-fuckingly awesome portrait of Nosferatu ever conceived. I would love to get tattooed by the other artists at the shop, as their portfolios are all impressive; Jesus's enviable stylistic versatility, Zuey's gorgeous abundance of color, and Karlos's wicked shading skills are all delightfully covetable. In a nutshell, MT is the bomb. And everyone who works there is a total babe. What more could you want? read more

Great Service! Quinn and Franco are amazing artist and have their own personal style which is unique. The atmosphere is very welcoming and sanitary. I can't wait to go back! read more

Staff was professional, creative, friendly and very talented. We three sisters came in, one of us for the first time, and had the best experience ever! Quinn, Franco, Jesus and Ricky made this a great experience. We would definitely recommend this shop to anyone looking for a killer tattoo. The Rivera Sisters! read more

Jesus is the best. He free handed my tattoo and drew exactly what I was looking for. He knows when I'm in too much pain and let's me tap out with out making fun of me lol. I'm still not finished but I love my piece so far! read more

Matthew Tarkman is the bomb. Wonderful tattoos!!! They come out so clean and beautiful. He is the best tattoo artist I've met. He's great at cover ups and whatever you want he can do. Thank you Matthew Tarkman for my wonderful tattoos can't wait to get more. read more

Hi everyone! Just got my old tat covered up and revised by Eddie at MT Tattoos and I am STOKED on the results. I can't see the "old" tat at all and the new one is exactly as requested. I am real picky about what goes on my body and from the minute I sat down with Eddie, I was totally at ease. He is very knowledgeable and has great artist's vision. The ambiance here is chill and professional....the perfect shop in my opinion....just remember to ask for Eddie. read more

I went to this place to ask some questions about getting my nostril pierced. I am not from the area so I wasn't familiar with which shops actually pierce and which ones only do tattoos. I went in and Matt was at the front desk. He was a very nice guy and he answered all of my questions so I decided to do the piercing right then. After everything was all good. I was all prepared to give them a great review on yelp, until the jewelry fell apart and began sinking into my nose. I went back to see if he could change it and there was some girl who acted as if she had just finished getting high. She was so freaking confused and said she knew nothing about piercings. At that point I was thinking well why the hell are you working here then. She called him on the phone and he was acting like a complete idiot. He told me to keep the broken jewelry in my nose (even after I explained that the skin was starting to look weird) for a couple of weeks then come back and I can buy some more. I thought he was a nice, professional guy, but I guess not . He uses cheap jewelry and I found out from the tattoo shop down the street that he does not know how do piercing he does tattoos and has messed up a couple of people. Apparently he doesn't do tattoos to well either from what the review below stated. I was extremely disappointed at the service that I ultimately recieved here. Matt is a nice guy, but being a nice guy doesn't get the job done. He should be professional that is what makes a business successful. read more

don't go here. they gave me a tattoo that left two keloids and when i went in to get it fixed by the owner, he jacked it up even more. to top it off, everyone there was super unprofessional and smoking weed at the front door. Horrible. read more

Great experience! My tattoo was done by Franko. Great guy that does fantastic work. Not only was he a great artist, but he was also affordable. I got a pretty big piece on my arm and wanted to make sure I loved what I was getting. Franko made me feel super comfortable getting my first tattoo and was able to get it all done in one session. Super happy with him and his work. Would recommend him to Everyone! read more

Very nice place but the workers were really stuck up, didnt really care in helping you out unless you sayd the magic words "im getting a tat now" go figures they only care about there money so i checked out VIBES a block away in redwood city el camino as well and the tattoo artists were really cool and looking forward to work the piece we wanted, so i decided i would be getting my piece done at vibes. read more

All Hail ZUEY!!!!! god of ink and pain! her art might actually cure cancer (no fda backing yet) and she is rumored to be the stig from top gear. her ink will fill the void in your pathetic little lives that your ex left when she started doing your best freind. and the ink will probably get you laid if you aren't a sobby little loser. so get Zuey to ink you and you wont regret it... unless you get a stupid tattoo, but that's your lame fault, not Zuey's. she rocks. you suck. let her make you a little less gross. read more

I got my tattoos from Matthew they are amazing just what i wanted. He was verry nice friendly and professional. I will be coming back for sure. read more

Matt (the owner) did my first tattoo. A small purple Iris flower, perfect on $30 tuesday for a starter tattoo. I decided however this experience went would determine if id ever get more... Im already deciding what I want! He gave me exactly what I asked for, an although I was a big baby the entire time he talked me through it even made me laugh! Id say hes an amazing person for this business as well as an artist! Saw his artwork loved it! This place was clean. Cool friendly staff, I have no bad comments. My new tattoo shop. However if its your first time please tip your artist for their awesome work! Something I was not aware of! I still feel like I slapped Matt in the face. My friend told me this AFTER we left :( But this is deff the place to go! read more