The Austin Tattoo Co.
5241 N Lamar Blvd, Austin, Texas, 78751
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Why Choose The Austin Tattoo Co.?
The Austin Tattoo Co. has anchored Austin's tattoo scene since 2009 with a reputation built on skilled traditional work and a genuinely welcoming atmosphere. Walk-ins are the norm here, and their flash collection consistently delivers quality pieces at fair pricing. Whether you want bold old-school American ink or custom designs, the shop's artists handle everything from large pieces to small work with equal care.
About The Austin Tattoo Co.
Ask anyone in Austin where to go for solid traditional work and The Austin Tattoo Co. comes up fast. Around since 2009 and running two locations in central Texas, this street-style shop has built one of the strongest reputations in town. It sits near the top of the pile among Austin tattoo studios, and once you've been in, it's easy to see why. The bread and butter here is traditional American tattooing, the bold old-school look, along with color and black and grey. Their flash collection gets a lot of love from locals, and people who wander in on a whim often walk out with a piece they didn't know they wanted that morning.
We've heard from more than one couple and friend group who came in as walk-ins and had a blast, some getting matched sets done back to back. A bachelorette crew of five booked ahead through Instagram and got everyone tattooed in under a couple hours, which tells you the crew here works fast without cutting corners. The artists are the real draw. Mike gets named again and again for quick, work, whether it's a stack of walk-ins or a big custom piece. Garza, who has done guest work here, gets steady praise for handling delicate small tattoos beautifully, right down to a friend's handwriting.
Turbo comes recommended for anyone who wants a chill, professional chair to sit in. If piercing is what you're after, regulars point straight to Kali, who has a calming way about her that puts nervous first-timers at ease. Beyond ink and piercing, they also handle laser tattoo removal and custom design. People consistently mention how clean the place is and how welcoming the whole crew feels, front desk included. The word around Austin is that the pricing stays fair, especially on flash, and the vibe is warm and fun rather than intimidating.
One anxious first-timer said everyone was so nice it made her want to come right back. Walk-ins are welcome, so if you've been eyeing this Austin tattoo shop on your drive home, this is the one to finally walk into.
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What Customers Say on Google
“My wife and I went in spur of the moment to get matching tattoos, picked a great piece of flash from their awesome collection and Mike tattooed us both back to back. His work is fast and high quality.”
“Everyone here is so sweet and they're very accommodating, fast, and clean. All the artists here do beautiful work but they still execute small tattoos so well!”
“Was visiting from out of state and they worked me in as a custom walk-in despite being quite busy. Everyone was friendly, shop was clean. Faf did excellent work.”
Source: Google Reviews
Frequently Asked Questions About The Austin Tattoo Co.
The Austin Tattoo Co. built its reputation on bold traditional American tattooing, backed up by strong color and black and grey work. Open since 2009, this Austin street shop is known for a well-loved flash collection that draws in walk-ins looking for old-school designs. Artists mentioned by name across reviews include Mike, Turbo, Jeremy, Faf, Ramsey, and Amanda, each praised for fast, quality work.
Yes, The Austin Tattoo Co. welcomes walk-ins and it shows in the reviews, groups of three, four, even five friends have walked in together for bachelorette parties and spontaneous sessions and been tattooed efficiently. Appointments are also available, notably for piercing work with artists like Kali and Sage, but the shop clearly runs a strong walk-in culture typical of a street-style studio.
Beyond traditional, black and grey, and color tattooing, The Austin Tattoo Co. offers piercing services and laser removal, plus custom design work for clients who want something original rather than flash. Piercing clients specifically call out Kali and Sage for calm, knowledgeable service, and the shop handles custom walk-in requests even when busy.
Clients repeatedly describe The Austin Tattoo Co. as clean, right down to the bathroom, and staffed by a professional, welcoming team. As with any Austin studio, ask to see the artist's current license and sterilization setup in person, and confirm the shop's own health and safety practices meet Texas DSHS standards before booking.
The Austin Tattoo Co. has operated in central Texas since 2009, growing to two locations and earning a reputation as one of Austin's most trusted street shops. With 315 Google reviews reflecting consistent praise for skilled artists and good value, it has built loyalty among repeat clients who return for both tattoos and piercings.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 512-380-0730
- Address
- 5241 N Lamar Blvd, Austin, Texas, 78751
How The Austin Tattoo Co. Compares
in Austin
More reviews than 93% of tattoo shops in Austin
Walk-ins Welcome — 1 of 66 in Austin
Good Value — 1 of 78 in Austin
Opening Hours
- Monday
- 12-8PM
- Tuesday
- 12-9PM
- Wednesday
- 12-8PM
- Thursday
- 12-8PM
- Friday
- 12-9PM
- Saturday
- 12-9PM
- Sunday
- 12-8PM
Business Details
- Service Options
- Onsite services
- Years in Business
- 2009+
- Payment Methods
- Credit cards, Debit cards
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