Open Dor Tattoo
5613 Adams Ave #3, Austin, Texas, 78756
“Artist Aaron Dor & Friends”
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Why Choose Open Dor Tattoo?
Open Dor Tattoo is a four-artist shop led by Aaron Dor, a veteran with over 25 years of experience, specializing in neo-traditional, fine line, and traditional work. The studio maintains a professional, welcoming atmosphere with documented sterile practices, accepts walk-ins, and consistently delivers custom pieces that clients return to year after year.
About Open Dor Tattoo
Open Dor Tattoo is one of the most beloved tattoo studios in Austin, and it doesn't take long to figure out why. This is a small four-artist shop led by Aaron Dor, who has been tattooing for more than 25 years, alongside Cyd Precious, Jen Borden, and Cody Jones. Between them they cover fine line, traditional and old-school American work, neo-traditional, black and grey, and illustrative pieces. If you want custom design work in Austin, this is the kind of studio where they'll sit down with you and get it right.
Ask anyone who's been inked here and Aaron's name comes up first. Folks talk about how down-to-earth he is, how he listens and adjusts a stencil until it's exactly what you pictured, and how gentle his hand is. One longtime regular swears their pieces still look active and solid ten years on. His fine line and traditional work get the loudest praise, and plenty of people who were nervous, including first-timers well into their forties, say he made the whole thing easy and welcoming.
The atmosphere gets mentioned nearly as often as the art. People describe a relaxed, serene little space with good conversation and good music. The shop keeps a spotless studio and follows sterile, licensed practices, and small touches like period supplies in the bathroom tell you they think about the whole experience. Walk-ins are welcome, and consultations are easy to come by.
For skilled, thoughtful work in a friendly setting, Open Dor Tattoo is a genuine local favorite.
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What Customers Say on Google
“Aaron is incredibly down-to-earth and does phenomenal work. The energy in the shop is welcoming and relaxed, and I couldn't be happier with the piece I got.”
“I have been going to him for around 7 years and he continually impresses me with his talent. He's friendly, makes you feel heard as client and I trust that I'm going to walk out with another amazing piece.”
“The shop is very clean, inviting, and well decorated. I felt I had the pleasure of being tattooed by Aaron and I have a good few tattoos and have been in dozens of shops. Open Dor is by far, one of the nicest.”
Source: Google Reviews
Frequently Asked Questions About Open Dor Tattoo
Open Dor Tattoo works across Traditional, Neo-Traditional, Black & Grey, Fine Line, and Illustrative pieces, with particular strength in Neo-Traditional, Fine Line, and old-school American Traditional. Aaron Dor, the shop's lead artist with over 25 years of experience, is frequently singled out for his light hand, solid color work, and clean linework that holds up well years later.
Yes, Open Dor Tattoo welcomes walk-ins alongside scheduled appointments. The small four-artist studio, tucked just off Burnet Road behind Toy Joy, also offers consultations and custom design sessions where artists sit down with clients to refine ideas and stencils before tattooing begins.
The shop is led by Aaron Dor, tattooing for more than 25 years, alongside Cyd Precious, Jen Borden, and Cody Jones. Aaron's name comes up most often, with clients describing repeat visits over several years and praising his fine line, traditional, and custom design work, plus his relaxed, down-to-earth approach with first-timers.
Open Dor Tattoo documents its licensed and sterile practices on its own site, and the shop's reputation backs that up, with repeated mentions of a clean, well-designed space. As with any studio, ask to see current licensing on site and confirm age and consent requirements against Texas DSHS rules and the studio's own policy.
Several clients describe getting their first tattoo ever at Open Dor Tattoo, citing a welcoming, low-pressure atmosphere and artists who talk through adjustments before committing to the stencil. The small-shop feel near Burnet Road, combined with consultations and custom design work, makes it a comfortable entry point for someone new to tattoos.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 512-902-1683
- [email protected]
- Address
- 5613 Adams Ave #3, Austin, Texas, 78756
How Open Dor Tattoo Compares
in Austin
More reviews than 65% of tattoo shops in Austin
Walk-ins Welcome — 1 of 66 in Austin
Opening Hours
- Monday
- 12-6PM
- Tuesday
- 12-6PM
- Wednesday
- 12-6PM
- Thursday
- 12-6PM
- Friday
- 12-6PM
- Saturday
- Closed
- Sunday
- Closed
Business Details
- Service Options
- Onsite services
- Payment Methods
- Credit cards, Debit cards
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