Adrenaline Tattoo & Body Piercing
2140 Austin Hwy, San Antonio, Texas, 78218
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Why Choose Adrenaline Tattoo & Body Piercing?
Adrenaline Tattoo & Body Piercing has anchored San Antonio's ink scene since 1997 with artists who excel at Japanese, illustrative, and color work. Walk-ins are welcome during their posted hours, and the shop maintains a family atmosphere where both first-timers and longtime clients feel at home.
About Adrenaline Tattoo & Body Piercing
Adrenaline Tattoo & Body Piercing has been part of the San Antonio scene since 1997, and after all these years it has earned a reputation as one of the most dependable spots in town for both ink and piercings. Ask anyone who's been inked here and they'll point you toward the artists first. Skilled, talented hands are the thing locals bring up again and again, and it shows in the work coming out of this studio. If you're after color, they've got a real feel for it, and their Japanese-style irezumi and illustrative pieces draw people in from across the city.
Everything can be done freehand, custom, or from your own design, so there's plenty of room to bring your own idea to the table. Sonia comes up a lot around here, whether it's someone getting their very first tattoo and needing a calm, patient hand, or a regular coming back years later for another piece. People talk about how much care she puts into the art, and how comfortable she makes the whole thing feel. Victor is another name that gets mentioned for hand-drawn custom work that folks keep coming back for.
On the piercing side, Steve is the man people rave about. Third lobes, navels, ears, he's got a reputation for being quick, precise, and easy to be around, and we've heard he'll even work with your own jewelry. One person who traveled down from Dallas called around more than ten places before landing on Adrenaline, and left saying Steve was the most personal and careful piercer she'd come across. The word around San Antonio is that this is a clean, welcoming shop with a chill vibe, right down to the music and the front desk crew who make you feel at home the second you walk in.
Steph and the rest of the team get the same easygoing praise. Prices are known to be fair, walk-ins are welcome, and the studio serves adults 18 and up. It's the kind of place regulars recommend to their friends and family without a second thought, and plenty of them keep coming back for their next piece.
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What Customers Say on Google
“Went with Sonia for my first tattoo and she did an amazing job not only with the tattoo, but making sure I was comfortable with my first time. All the other staff were very helpful as well.”
“Got two tattoos done here by Steve and couldn't be happier with how they turned out. Super clean lines, solid work, and he really took the time to make sure everything was exactly how I wanted it.”
“Steve is the man got my 3rd lobe and navel very fast and best prices even let me bring my own jewelry.”
Source: Google Reviews
Frequently Asked Questions About Adrenaline Tattoo & Body Piercing
Adrenaline Tattoo & Body Piercing has operated in San Antonio since 1997, making it one of the city's longstanding studios. Regulars describe it as a tattoo home they return to for decades, with some bringing multiple generations of family through the door for first tattoos and piercings alike, evidence of the shop's staying power in the local scene.
The shop is best known for Japanese-style irezumi, alongside illustrative work and strong color tattooing. Artists like Sonia and Victor are frequently named for freehand, custom pieces, and the studio draws clients from across San Antonio specifically for its Japanese-influenced designs and detailed illustrative style.
Yes, piercing is a core service alongside custom tattoo work. Piercer Steve is repeatedly singled out for fast, careful work on ear, navel, and septum piercings, competitive pricing, and even letting clients bring their own jewelry. The piercing side of the shop has built its own loyal following separate from the tattoo work.
The shop has posted walk-in hours for piercings, and clients traveling from outside San Antonio have timed visits around them. For tattoo work, booking a consultation with an artist like Sonia or Victor is the more common route, so calling ahead is worth it if you want a specific artist for custom or Japanese-style pieces.
The shop has a reputation for a clean, welcoming environment and a friendly front desk and artist team. As with any studio, it's worth confirming current sterilization practices and licensing directly with staff, in line with Texas DSHS requirements and the studio's own policy, before booking a tattoo or piercing appointment.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 210-564-0389
- Address
- 2140 Austin Hwy, San Antonio, Texas, 78218
How Adrenaline Tattoo & Body Piercing Compares
in San Antonio
More reviews than 88% of tattoo shops in San Antonio
Walk-ins Welcome — 1 of 68 in San Antonio
Opening Hours
- Monday
- 2-8PM
- Tuesday
- Closed
- Wednesday
- Closed
- Thursday
- 2-9PM
- Friday
- 2-9PM
- Saturday
- 12-9PM
- Sunday
- 2-9PM
Business Details
- Service Options
- Onsite services
- Payment Methods
- Credit cards, Debit cards, NFC mobile payments
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