Monolith Tattoo
208 S Mesa St, El Paso, Texas, 79901

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Why Choose Monolith Tattoo?
Monolith Tattoo has earned its stellar reputation across El Paso with a team of genuinely skilled artists, Josh, Carla, John, Mike, and others, who excel in traditional, black and grey, color, and illustrative work. The shop maintains a clean, welcoming atmosphere where you're treated like community from day one, and artists take real care with design consultation and execution.
About Monolith Tattoo
Monolith Tattoo has quietly become one of the most respected places to get inked in El Paso, and the word around town backs that up. Ask anyone who's been worked on here and you'll hear the same things: seriously talented artists, a spotless shop, and a crew that treats you like part of the community from the moment you walk in. The artists cover a lot of ground. They're known for black and grey and color work, along with illustrative pieces and traditional American old-school.
Regulars have their favorites. Josh gets a lot of love for his light hand and smooth, efficient work, and folks say he can handle whatever you throw at him. Carla has repeat clients who keep coming back for her creative pieces and fair pricing. John is another name people mention often, especially for turning a rough idea into a design they end up thrilled with.
Rochelle and Mike Edwards round out a lineup where, as one regular put it, everyone there is great at their craft. They do custom design and consultations, and they're good about making sure you're happy with the design and placement before the needle ever touches skin. First-timers seem to walk out comfortable and excited to come back. Walk-ins are welcome, and a lot of people book their artists directly through Instagram.
People also mention how clean the studio is and how carefully the staff follow their hygiene procedures. Professional but easygoing is how most describe the vibe here, and even visitors from out of town leave impressed. If you're looking for a tattoo shop in El Paso, this one earns its reputation.
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What Customers Say on Google
“Very professional setting, good vibes from everyone there, very clean and aesthetically pleasing. Josh is always on time, always ready for whatever you throw at him.”
“Carla is an amazing artist. She is kind, respectful, creative, and doesn't price gouge you for incredible work.”
“The artists communicate very well and made sure I was happy with the design and placement before starting. It came out amazing!”
Source: Google Reviews
Frequently Asked Questions About Monolith Tattoo
Monolith Tattoo works across Traditional, Black & Grey, Illustrative, and Color, with a strong reputation for traditional American old-school pieces. Artists like Josh, Carla, John Sunderland, Mike Edwards, Rochelle, Ham, Lana, and Julio each bring their own strengths, from detailed color work to flash-style pieces, giving clients a range of options under one roof for custom design.
Google clients describe walking in during a visit to El Paso and getting tattooed the same day, suggesting walk-ins are accommodated alongside scheduled sessions. For guaranteed time with a specific artist, especially popular ones like Josh or John, calling ahead is the safer bet given how busy the shop tends to get.
Cleanliness comes up repeatedly across Monolith's 49 Google reviews, with mentions of a spotless, tidy space and staff following proper hygiene procedures. For any studio, it's worth confirming current licensing and sterile practice standards directly, per Texas DSHS and the studio's own policy, but the shop's reputation on this front is consistently strong.
Regulars single out John Sunderland for custom design work built from a general idea, Josh for efficient and precise linework, and Carla for detailed, fairly priced pieces. Mike Edwards, Rochelle, Ham, Lana, and Julio also draw repeat praise for talent and a welcoming approach, making it easy to find an artist suited to a specific style.
Visitors describe Monolith as professional yet informal, with a community feel that puts first-timers and regulars alike at ease. Clients note the staff communicates clearly about design and placement before starting, and the shop is consistently called one of the best in El Paso for both quality work and overall experience.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 915-444-8988
- Address
- 208 S Mesa St, El Paso, Texas, 79901
How Monolith Tattoo Compares
in El Paso
More reviews than 53% of tattoo shops in El Paso
Walk-ins Welcome — 1 of 35 in El Paso
Opening Hours
- Monday
- 12-8PM
- Tuesday
- 12-8PM
- Wednesday
- 12-8PM
- Thursday
- 12-8PM
- Friday
- 12-8PM
- Saturday
- 12-8PM
- Sunday
- Closed
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- Service Options
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