Just got my first tattoo at Ocho Placas with Natalia Marin, and I couldn't be happier with my overall experience. Natalia was incredibly welcoming and very easy to work with when it came to booking and discussing my tattoo idea. Her vision for what I wanted surpassed all expectations and I loved the end result. The shop itself had a very chill and laid back vibe which I loved. Definitely plan on coming back for more! read more

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This is the only tattoo shop my wife and I go to. The artist that alwayd works on us is Amado. He has tattooed us several times and his work is awesome! The shop is a great place with a great coffee shop by the entrance. Its always a chill vibe there. The whole staff is always friendly and provide excellent service. We will keep coming back when we want a new tattoo. read more

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Coolest shop I've been to so far! It's hidden since it's attached to a coffee shop. Shop staff are so friendly, Chris is absolutely phenomenal I already have 3 pieces from him and definitely will be coming back for more. read more

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Loved my experience and tattoo at Ocho Placas! Natalia Marin is totally my vibe. She is professional, prepared and really nice to speak with. Highly recommend! read more

Ocho Placas is the place to go if you want a tattoo artist who is knowledgeable and really takes the time and interest in creating a masterpiece. My son's tattoo artist was Javier and his piece is truly amazing. I, on a whim, got a small fine line tattoo, while waiting for my son, done by Vanessa. She is wonderful and my tattoo has healed beautifully. Could not recommend these truly professional artists enough and they share a space with White Rose Coffee. Their coffee and sweet treats are delicious. read more

I have always had a fantastic experience. All the employees are amazing. And they always kill every tat read more

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I'm not exaggerating when I say that Javier gave me the best tattoo experience I've ever had. He's patient, knowledgeable, mind, and personable. I want him to do the rest of my work. Everyone at this shop is incredible! Let them do your next tattoo read more

Ocho Placas Tattoos - My tattoo by Javier Betancourt. Absolutely beautiful. - Tattoo Near Me - Miami, Florida

I visited the shop as a walk in and left regretting it. A few years back I had a piece done on my ditch that came out beautifully and with such good line work and shading. It took about 45 minutes and I paid 145$ for it and I was over the moon about it especially with it being a cover up. So I decided to come back to the same shop for another cover up because I was so satisfied with the first one. This time around was truly something else. First off, I wasn't able to do a full cover up because the scar I have needs to heal but I got the base done which was only a few dark lines around my arm ( 4 to be exact) I was expecting it to be somewhat expensive maybe 200$ total at most but 500$ for some lines around my arm is actually ABSURD and I feel robbed of my money. They charge 200$ per hour and the artist I had I feel as though dragged out the time just to make me pay for two hours when this tattoo should've easily taken an hour or less. Not to mention the time she spent chit chatting with other customers that somehow still counted as my time? She went over the lines SO many times that I bled more than any other tattoo I've ever had and I'm still currently in pain from it and it's been almost a week since I had it done. The best part of the whole experience? The lines I got done are uneven... what a waste of time and money. What happened to the old management and the good artists that used to be there. Will not be returning and I don't recommend this shop to anyone unless you want to be robbed and leave disappointed. read more

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Loved the employees ... Tattoo artist was super cool ! I got my zodiac sign about 2 years ago... And my blue star i put overlappin faded alot but overall there a good shop. read more

I was in town for business and after some online due diligence I decided on Ocho Placas. Their online process for scheduling was both thorough and easy. When I arrived I met my artist Marco, who went over final details and made some suggestions based on what my end goal was for my tattoo. Marco was awesome and it was obvious very passionate about his art and giving every customer the same time and attention. I enjoyed our conversation during the tattoo and feel like I made a friend. My finished product turned out better than I could have imagined so I will most definitely be coming back from Virginia to get my next one! Check them out - you wont be disappointed! read more

This is by far and away the best tattoo shop in Miami. Full of great artists who are all also really cool & down to earth people. This is also one of the most unique spaces for a tattoo shop to be in. There's a great art gallery in the front, as well as a coffee shop there too (White Rose Coffee). If you live in South Florida and aren't getting your work done here, you're just making a mistake. Trust me. read more

I love this place. I got my first tattoo there and my two most recent ones. I'm so happy with the quality of them. They look incredible and I've had people stop me because of how amazing the one on my arm looks. My artist was/ is Amado and he is amazing. He is incredibly talented and super nice. He did my shark and only had the outside line and center line and did the rest from a photo. The koi fish on my calf isn't finished yet and I am so excited to back and get it finished. He sketched it on by hand other than the flowers and I could not be happier with it so far. It's going to be amazing once it's done. read more

Ocho Placas Tattoos - This is the shark - Tattoo Near Me - Miami, Florida

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After tons of research, I'm so happy I chose Ocho Placas for my tattoo work. Javier Betancourt is exceptional at custom designs and placement. I get compliments on his work literally all the time. Not only is he professional, he is very fast, which makes the process that much better. Everyone is always so nice at the shop and I'm exited to get more work done in the future. read more

Ocho Placas Tattoos - Sacred heart with snake - Tattoo Near Me - Miami, Florida

Ocho Placas is the only shop I will ever be tattooed at. Their artists are top quality, taking the time to listen to every idea and concern, and ensuring they create something amazing for every client. Their shop is impeccable and more welcoming than any other tattoo shop I've ever been to. Couldn't recommend Ocho Placas enough! They are the best. read more

What an amazing experience! Everything from finding the perfect artist, designing my piece, scheduling, and getting tattooed was super smooth. Everyone was attentive and friendly. The place is really nice and they have a second floor which is super zen, spacious and bright. They are right in the shopping strip by White Rose coffee, I believe the also own the place. I love White Rose coffee! And was happy to be able to enjoy some delicious matcha after getting my tattoo. My tattoo artist Samantha was fantastic. She's really sweet and very thorough. She worked with me so that my custom piece would be exactly what I wanted and perfect. I really love her technique and she also has a nice light touch. Overall very satisfied with the experience and I am definitely coming back. They have an amazingly talented group of artist. read more

I am a real deep thinker when it comes to my tattoos, having said that, I highly recommend this place to get that really meaningful piece of art. I have been following a lot of different shops on Instagram, but I would just keep seeing these stunning pieces coming out of Ocho Placas. I would work and see such variety of different pieces, sure enough Ocho Placas. Javier, the owner, does some really incredible black work. Pooka, is the Miami flower girl for sure, she does the most true to form nature tatts. The artist I ultimately chose was Jerry Blades, he does the sickest Japanese style tatts. They also have a walk in studio, where you can get your piece designed and put on same day, which is cool. In my case though, It took me only like 13 years to commit, and when you are getting a significant piece, you want to get the best quality that you can. I was back and forth with Jerry and I am so proud and blessed to have chosen Ocho Placas for my tattoo. The piece took a few sessions to complete and it came out spectacular. The professionalism of the shop is on point. They are not cheap, but they are certainly worth the price of admission. You are certainly investing in a quality piece of art, and one that you will be carrying with you your whole life. I absolutely recommend this shop. read more

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I'm from Georgia & was in Miami for a week and wanted to get a tattoo to make it part of my memory of my first time in Miami & I found this place. The reviews were very promising & it wasn't far from where I was staying. I decided to check it out on my last night there and I don't regret it. Natalia had just come back from a break & immediately took me in. I'm not only in love with my tattoo (a lotus flower), but I'm in love with the quality of it. She did an AMAZING job and is very personable. I definitely recommend going to Ocho Placas Tattoo and 100% recommend going with Natalia! PS: The picture was taken a few hours after I first got the tattoo (about 3 weeks ago) & it has now healed beautifully! read more

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Back again to get some new work done by the badass Jerry Blades. It's always a pleasure to visit this shop and I'm always pleased with his skills and great attitude. read more

This place is the best! Honestly I was a little nervous going in because the only other tattoo I have didn't come out as planed so coming into a new shop and working with new artists scared me a bit (was hoping not to make a repeat) but instantly i knew I made a right decision. After walking into the coffee shop and being stared down by a scary looking barista. I was greeted with a friendly hello by Justin, after talking to him about a consultation I had set up he went back and talked to the artist. I was pleasantly surprised that Amado took his time to look over the area I wanted and then talked me through some ideas and made my idea even better! He even had a sketch drawn up for me to look at. I was incredibly impressed with all the hard work he put into it. He also gave me a ball park range of pricing with was super helpful. After booking my appointment and waiting for the day, not only was my tattoo fast but Amado was a super funny and fun loving guy who you can tell loves what he does. I will most definitely be coming back to get more done! Thank you Ocho Placas for a great experience! read more

Great experience from start to finish. Chris took the time to talk to us and make sure our tattoo was just right. Really appreciate everyone being so nice, I highly recommend for your first tattoo or your 100th! read more

Yup. Believe the hype. Clean and professional. Knowledgeable artists. Punctual and responsible staff. 100%

Disclaimer: This review is solely based on my experience with my artist. Where do I even begin? I was shopping around for an artist around this same time last year to start my sleeve up when my girlfriend tagged me in a post. Her Instagram name read "Pooka" and I was instantly intrigued. We exchanged a few emails and made an appointment to meet. The day comes and upon meeting her aura just flooded the air. I can't even properly explain how happy this made me. Just makes you feel good and confident about what you're about to do. I mean, cmon' tattoos are for life and if you're artist isn't dishing good juju, something ain't right. The best description I could give you of Pooka was like a fresh rosebud on a summer day. Freshly picked mint for your mojito. She's just the coolest sailor scout on this side of Calle Ocho. We spoke for a bit, no rush at all even though she had a few people waiting on her. She made me feel like I was important to her. She listened, we exchanged ideas. She told me about her life and her interest. Her passion really shines. She was honest about what would work and what wouldn't, but most importantly she respected my vision. That's something to respect in an artist. Most places in Miami will give you shotty work for a $100 shop minimum and call it day. I've never felt that vibe here, the pieces that come out of this place are masterpieces. I mean this is a quality tattoo place that puts the bullshit aside and outputs some great shit man. Needless to say, I booked my appointment and anything this woman has put on my body has only made it that much better. I look at my tattoos and don't question whether or not they belong there because it's almost as if they've always been. Being tattooed at this shop and by Pooka has been a pleasure. read more

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Since I've moved to Miami I have heard nothing but great things about the shop. And ever since the first time going I always recommend my friends and people that come into town to go here. Every artist is amazing and super professional and it's a new beautiful shop and the management is always on point. No matter what you're looking for you'll find it here and I still to this day will say it's Miami's best tattoo shop hands down! read more

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Ive been wanting these two tattoos for quite a while. Im glad i went with my gut feeling. I have a small tiny heart tattoo on my wrist that was done by a good friend of mine a while ago. But i was ready for the tough stuff, the real deal, the feeling of actually getting it done in an actual shop. I did hunting around the beach and the prices were ridiculous although i know id have to pay good money to get a good job on me, thats on my skin forever. But for the size i was looking to invest in, it was a joke. Then i went to another shop in which they told me it had to be huge due to the sharpness and the edges. I wasn't trying to get a Tattoo the size of my palm either. Didn't look like they wanted to do it. Shrug, good thing i kept hunting and i actually went with the best rated tattoo shop in Miami, Ocho Placas Tattoo. I was recommended Javier a thousand times, but im the type that if i know i want it today, im getting it today. and the design i had in mind was not complicated at all so i guessed all these artist were great. Michael was my artist. He was sweet, calm and did an awesome job. Gave me his opinions and other tr read more

Ocho Placas Tattoos - Done By Michael - Tattoo Near Me - Miami, Florida

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Michael St. Vincent is awesome! He did an amazing job and made me feel at home. I chose him because I saw his great work on the website. I met with him to talk about the design of the tattoo and he drew up a great design for me. We made a few adjustments and I scheduled a time to do the tattoo. I was extremely nervous because this was my first tattoo and he made me feel comfortable. Embarrassingly, I almost passed out from the pain and Michael was patient and caring. He even offered me some of his fruit juice to drink! The price was super fair and my tattoo looks amazing! I'm a happy girl. read more

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I was looking for a tattoo shop in Miami and browsing the web I found this awesome place. I'm currently still working on my arm; but so far it looks awesome. My artist is Javier Betancourt. Love his style. The guys are awesome and each one got their style; so you will find the right artist for you there! read more

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I started off my research for my newest tattoo idea online. Googling "Miami tattoo shop" will bring up LOTS of options. I spent about an hour looking at different artist's portfolios and decided that Javier from Ocho Placas was perfect for what I wanted. I called them up and made an appointment. I've had to wait multiple months before just to talk to an artist, so I was expecting the worse. But I had an appointment the next week. I told him what I was looking for and he took my ideas and a basic drawing and drew up the stencil right there. His appointment for that night was a no-show and offered to do it right there! I was so tempted, but I hadn't planned for that kind of speed so I made an appointment two weeks later. My tattoo came out amazingly detailed (more than I even thought it could). And as far as the feel of the shop goes, the places I've been to usually have really good, nice people working there, but it seemed like the guys here are above and beyond awesome. Everyone says hi or wants to admire your new tattoo, they're easy to talk to, and easy to spend time with. The shop itself is very small. I think this leads to a very intimate area and the culture shows that. Unique artwork adorns the walls and gives a very indie feel. Bottomline: One of, if not the, best shops I've ever had a tattoo from. read more

Ocho Placas Tattoos - Black Panther done by Javier Betancourt. - Tattoo Near Me - Miami, Florida

Was looking to get a cross on my shoulder since i was about 17. Around February I finally was set on a design in mind and I was able to make it a reality. I called they just so happened to be accepting walks in that day and I made my way. Nat was excellent in both her work and explaining how to take care of my new tattoo. I will definitely be coming back if i were to get another tat read more

Ocho Placas Tattoos - by Nat - Tattoo Near Me - Miami, Florida

*Preface we have never been before we wanted a tattoo and called before hand before driving all the way down in that area as we are on the beach. On the phone the woman at the front with long hair answered and let us know the prices start at $60 so we had made our way down. When we arrived her tone was completely rude and uninterested and she couldn't wait to cut us off. We wanted simple small tattoos which anywhere else would have cost us less than what we quoted and if that had been set ahead of time would have never come down. Two artists interviewed and quoted completely bogus prices to rip us off for the work for a simple quote and a palm tree upwards of 300 for nothing. All ahead trying to say he had to check with his other artist that if he would charge more he would be doing the same. Not only is this absolutely insane but a terrible experience. No help or options provided me and my two friends turned around and left and will never return. The work alone looks sub par but the attitudes of the people in that building should be the first thing to turn you away. TREAD LIGHTLY BEFORE BOOKING WITH THIS PLACE. When I say this is a rip-off that's being nice. Julio I believe was the artist and there was another woman. Such a shame and a waste of time. As for the shop manager, hello Effie. Thanks for responding to the comment and we were told to wait for the other man to come back while he was getting food before they could validate. I only felt the need to post a review as the service was quite terrible and I would like to forewarn anyone that this is the way you treat potential customers. Smiles are always the way to lead out as we have class but are not above telling the truth. My reviews reflect the need to help potential customers out. Something your service lacks. Cheers! read more

I have been to Ocho Placas Tattoos a few times and have seen Quinn. The staff is welcoming and the facility is clean and organized. They are in the process of moving to a new location. If you're looking for a tattoo shop that has a variety of different talent check this place out. read more

I just got my first tattoo by Tpot and he was amazing!! Everyone in the shop was so helpful and put my mind at ease. Very chill atmosphere!!

Awesome place, great Service, Great Art, I will never get a Tattoo anywhere else. Also, this is one of the oldest tattoo shops in Miami!!! read more

not enough stars for this place. such amazing staff. beautiful location and clean. it was my first tattoo and between the great coffee and great service. it was hard to be nervous. so inlove with it. thankful for ocho placas ‍ read more

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It may take you a while to get your tattoo schedule but the wait is so worth it, Javier was my tattoo artist and i can't thank him enough for his work, he is a true artist, i was really skeptical about getting a tattoo specially a big one since with my first tattoo i had a really bad experience and it ended up not looking good, but i decided to go with Javier for my second tattoo and i LOVE IT,, he was really patient and the place is clean with a nice environment, i will definitely come back for another one :) read more

Very professional and extremely helpful. Loved how clean it was and the kind staff. The service is spectacular, spoke over the phone with Dre and Justin multiple times to get a tattoo and the communication was clear and super helpful. I am totally satisfied with my tattoo and look forward to getting another one by Quinn. read more

I've had work done here a couple of times but I have mixed feelings about this place. Yeah they are "nice and friendly" but the place is still kind of creepy, which tattoo parlor isn't. My first tat with them was fine, but unfortunately the second time I went the chemistry between the artist and I wasn't there and I was not pleased with the results. 3 stars. OK. read more

I'm from the west coast where great tattoo artists and tattoo shops are plentiful. I moved here not knowing a soul and didn't know where to go to get a good tattoo done other than the oh so famous Miami Ink. I scoured the internet and Yelp of course and came across Ocho Placas and found my guy - Javier Betancourt. I saw his online portfolio and soon went in for my consultation. The first tattoo Javier did for me was a cover-up and he did a great job. You can't even see my old tattoo anymore. The style I wanted it done in was unique and a little non-traditional and he was able to translate my idea really well. I got another large piece done with him soon after and now we're working our way up my back. It's a great little shop off the beaten path and all the guys in there are really nice and just great to shoot the shit with. I highly recommend this shop if you want great work at a fair price. read more

My favorite tattoo shop in Miami! The artist that work here are professional. John Vale is the owner/artist and he's just amazing. He's done work on me and my boyfriend and everything has come out great. He's friendly and funny and keeps the conversation going while you sit there in pain. Lol I love how they decorate the shop. It has art everywhere! Look on their Instagram page to see how great their tattoos come out looking @ochoplacastattoo read more

Saw the glowing reviews and didn't hesitate to make an appointment for a local friend, celebrating her 1 year anniversary in Miami. I sent the artist the drawing she had drafted, to which only a few small modifications needed to be made (to clean it up), and heard back quickly. My friend then spoke to him on the phone to confirm a few details and the communication seemed great. The night before our appointment, we were told the artist was triple booked and that we were being bumped back four hours. That was all well and good until we showed up to be told we were bumped back another hour, and shown something not only completely different than her design and what was discussed, but pretty cheap looking to boot. The shop looked nothing like it was portrayed on the website, and although I'm sure these guys are talented, the sheduling was bogus and it appeared the artist tossed out the original artwork and forgot the entire conversation. I wish that we had the experience we read about from other posters - maybe it was just a busy week. Thankfully we found another place quickly (which was also much cleaner abd professional). read more

I was excited at first with my tattoo, but when I actually really looked at it at my House and I wasn't pleased one bit. Cursive looks childish. I was pressured by the artist to make it big since small would look smeared. Clearly not true. He said he wanted to do his own font and I let him be. The font is crooked. Was charged 200. Not happy one bit. I hope there is something that I can do to fix it or get it covered. On top of that I was not pleased with the customer service one bit. This tattoo was clearly not done with any effort or heart. read more

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