Dead Hamster Tattoo
3616 McRae Blvd Ste#6, El Paso, Texas, 79925

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Why Choose Dead Hamster Tattoo?
Dead Hamster Tattoo has built a loyal following in El Paso for skillful cover-up work and flexible illustrative and color pieces. The crew, led by owner Ryan alongside artists like Swift and Sarah, combines technical precision with genuine hospitality and a carefully maintained shop environment.
About Dead Hamster Tattoo
If you're hunting for a tattoo shop in El Paso where the artistry lives up to the hype, Dead Hamster Tattoo has quietly become one of the most respected names in town. Locals will tell you the crew here is genuinely talented, and their reputation across El Paso backs that up. The shop is known for illustrative work, color, and black and grey, and the artists have real range. Ryan, the owner, gets a lot of love from regulars who've made him their artist for years.
People who came in nervous about cover-ups walk out amazed, and word around town is that Ryan can rework old pieces others said couldn't be salvaged. Sarah is another favorite, praised for her attention to detail and for making people feel comfortable rather than just processed through a chair. Swift has a following too, especially for cover-ups, and Ro gets a nod for detailed, consistent work. Piercings are part of the picture here as well, and folks who used to go elsewhere say they've switched over for good.
Cleanliness comes up again and again. Ask anyone who's been inked here and they'll mention how spotless the studio is and how seriously the staff takes bloodborne pathogen safety. The atmosphere gets described as friendly, professional, and welcoming, the kind of place where the owner will happily talk through your idea as long as you need. Prices are considered more than fair for the quality.
One regular put it simply: only tattoo shop they'll ever go to again. That says a lot about Dead Hamster Tattoo.
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What Customers Say on Google
“I got a cover up by Swift and it is sooo beautiful and I can't even tell that I ever had a tattoo under it. I love the environment Swift makes u feel so comfortable.”
“This is genuinely the most clean & welcoming shop i have ever been to. Seriously, the vibes in this shop is phenomenal & incomparable to any other shop.”
“The entire staff is very friendly and professional. Connected very well with the owner and could've talked even longer. They care about you and the work.”
Source: Google Reviews
Frequently Asked Questions About Dead Hamster Tattoo
Dead Hamster Tattoo works in black and grey, illustrative, and color tattooing, with a strong reputation for color and illustrative pieces. Artists like Ryan, Swift, and Sarah show real range, from detailed cover-up work to anime and cartoon-style pieces, giving clients options across multiple styles under one roof in El Paso.
Cover-ups are a standout at Dead Hamster Tattoo. Multiple clients describe going in expecting to be told their old tattoo couldn't be covered, only to have Ryan or Swift rework it into something unrecognizable from the original. This has become one of the shop's most repeated strengths among regulars in El Paso.
Ryan, the owner, has built a loyal following of regulars who've stuck with him for years, especially for cover-up work. Swift and Sarah are also frequently named, with Swift praised for anime and cartoon-style tattoos and Sarah for detailed pieces. Brittany and Rose are also part of the shop's team.
Yes, Dead Hamster Tattoo offers piercings in addition to tattoo work. Regulars who previously went elsewhere for piercings have switched over, citing a clean setup and a professional, staff. The owner personally handles some piercing requests, and the results are frequently mentioned as amazing.
The shop has a reputation for being clean, welcoming, and professional, with a vibe clients describe as phenomenal compared to other studios. Staff take time to connect personally with clients, discuss pain levels and design details, and make first-timers feel comfortable, which keeps people coming back as long-term regulars.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 661-944-7244
- Address
- 3616 McRae Blvd Ste#6, El Paso, Texas, 79925
How Dead Hamster Tattoo Compares
in El Paso
More reviews than 51% of tattoo shops in El Paso
Good Value — 1 of 46 in El Paso
Opening Hours
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- Closed
- Wednesday
- 10:30AM-8:30PM
- Thursday
- 10:30AM-8:30PM
- Friday
- 11AM-8:30PM
- Saturday
- 10:30AM-10:30PM
- Sunday
- 10:30AM-8:30PM
Business Details
- Service Options
- Onsite services
- Payment Methods
- Debit cards, NFC mobile payments











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