Pricks Tattoo
6030 Dyer St, El Paso, Texas, 79904

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Why Choose Pricks Tattoo?
Pricks Tattoo has built a strong reputation in El Paso for artist skill and longevity, pieces from over a decade ago still hold color and detail. The crew here excels at lettering and script work while handling black and grey and color across the board. Clients consistently report a professional, welcoming atmosphere and fair pricing for the quality delivered.
About Pricks Tattoo
Ask anyone who's been inked at Pricks Tattoo and the first thing they'll bring up is the talent on the floor. This is one of the more respected tattoo shops in El Paso, and the crew here handles a real range of work: clean lettering and script, black and grey, and solid color that holds up. One longtime client still gets compliments on pieces Vince did years back, saying the ink has stayed tight and bright long after most tattoos start to fade.
Alex comes up again and again as a favorite. Regulars describe him as professional, easy to work with, and dead-on at delivering exactly what they ask for at fair prices. Xavier gets praise for quick turnaround and work that beats expectations, and Chris has fans who've come back a second time for more.
Naomi's name comes up too, including from someone who had her do a memorial piece for a late pet. The word around El Paso is that the studio itself is spotless and the whole team keeps a clean, sterile work environment. People talk about how welcoming the place feels the moment they walk in.
One parent felt comfortable enough bringing their own kids here for their first tattoos, which says a lot about the atmosphere. We've heard the occasional grumble about slow communication on a custom design, but that's the rare exception. For skilled El Paso tattoo artists who treat you right and do quality work, Pricks is an easy recommendation.
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What Customers Say on Google
“Vince has done many tattoos for me going back to 2010/2011 and every place I've lived, I get compliments. People think I just got them within the last year, ink has held tight and bright.”
“Alex is my go to guy there. Tattoo shop is clean and they all do work. Sterile work environment and very welcoming.”
“Xavier did an awesome job on my tattoo and definitely got it better than what I was expecting. Place was clean and neat.”
Source: Google Reviews
Frequently Asked Questions About Pricks Tattoo
Pricks Tattoo works in black and grey, lettering and script, and color, with lettering and script standing out as a specialty. One client's color and black and grey work from Vince has held up bright and tight for over a decade. The shop covers a solid range for anyone wanting clean linework or bolder color pieces in one location.
Alex Mesa comes up repeatedly as a favorite, praised for professionalism and delivering exactly what clients ask for at reasonable prices. Xavier is another frequently requested artist, known for detailed work like a tiger piece completed with impressive speed. Vince and Chris also have loyal followings, with Vince's older tattoos still drawing compliments years later.
Reputation around Pricks Tattoo consistently mentions a clean, sterile-feeling shop and a welcoming, professional staff. Clients describe the environment as comfortable and the crew as knowledgeable, with one noting an artist perfected the design over the phone before the appointment. As with any studio, ask to see current licensing and sterilization setup in person to confirm standards align with Texas DSHS and shop policy.
At least one client got in with Xavier within five days of reaching out, suggesting turnaround can be quick depending on the artist and design complexity. Given the shop's popularity and 92 Google reviews, contacting them directly to confirm current wait times for your preferred artist is the best approach.
Clients highlight Pricks Tattoo for combining strong artistry with reasonable pricing, especially praising Alex Mesa's work as quality at a fair cost. The shop's reputation for skilled artists across lettering, black and grey, and color work makes it a favorite for those wanting lasting results without overpaying.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 915-412-4329
- Address
- 6030 Dyer St, El Paso, Texas, 79904
How Pricks Tattoo Compares
in El Paso
More reviews than 67% of tattoo shops in El Paso
Good Value — 1 of 46 in El Paso
Opening Hours
- Monday
- 1-9PM
- Tuesday
- 1-9PM
- Wednesday
- 1-9PM
- Thursday
- 1-9PM
- Friday
- 1-9PM
- Saturday
- 1-9PM
- Sunday
- Closed











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