Dandyland Custom Tattoo

4.8(700)

1620 Fredericksburg Rd, San Antonio, Texas, 78201

San Antonio's premier choice for body art

Dandyland Custom Tattoo in San Antonio

Portfolio

Skilled ArtistsClean & SterileProfessionalGood ValueWalk-ins Welcome
Known for:Japanese
Styles:Black & GreyColor
Services:PiercingCustom Design
Licensed & SterileWalk-ins Welcome

Why Choose Dandyland Custom Tattoo?

Dandyland has been a San Antonio institution since 1996, earning its reputation through consistently skilled artists working in black and grey, Japanese irezumi, and color. The studio welcomes walk-ins and maintains rigorous standards for cleanliness and professionalism across both tattoo and piercing services.

About Dandyland Custom Tattoo

Around San Antonio, Dandyland Custom Tattoo has earned itself a reputation as one of the most respected studios in the city, and it has been at it since 1996 in the historic Deco District. Ask anyone who's been inked here and you'll hear the same things over and over: the artists are seriously talented, the place is spotless, and the whole crew makes you feel welcome from the moment you walk in. The work spans black and grey, Japanese irezumi, and color, and the artists here each bring something distinct. Regulars keep going back to Dani for her geometric patterns and shading, so much so that folks passing through town book with her a year in advance to keep chipping away at their sleeves.

Travis has a following for his watercolor and sketch work, the kind full of personality that people say he takes real time to talk through before he ever starts. Hollie has fans who trust her to knock out big pieces fast and clean, thigh and beyond, then come back for the color. On the piercing side, Dandyland is something of a local institution. The word around San Antonio is that this is where you go when you want it done right, and their piercers are the only members of the Association of Professional Piercers in the city.

People rave about Miro for placement and calm, steady hands, and Frankie and Jen get the same kind of loyalty. They carry a deep selection of implant-grade jewelry that folks say beats anything else in town. One person even came in with a closed-over piercing on their daughter's ear and found Dandyland was the name that kept coming up in every community group they asked. Cleanliness is a point of pride you notice right away.

They have you wash your hands the second you come in, and they're known for following sterile, licensed practices. Walk-ins are welcome, the prices are fair for the quality, and the atmosphere stays easy and friendly. As one regular put it, this is simply the best in the city. For a tattoo or piercing in San Antonio, Dandyland is a safe bet.

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What Customers Say on Google

Cleanliness

The moment you walk in they have you wash your hands so you KNOW this place takes cleanliness seriously. You are paying for quality here.

Professionalism

Everyone I interacted with was kind, willing to answer all my questions, and welcoming. The shop itself is clean and the whole crew makes you feel at home.

Source: Google Reviews

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Frequently Asked Questions About Dandyland Custom Tattoo

Dandyland Custom Tattoo works in black and grey, Japanese irezumi, and color, with Japanese work being a particular specialty. Artists like Dani are known for geometric patterns and shading, Travis for watercolor and sketch style, and Hollie for larger custom pieces done across multiple sessions. Custom design work is central to how the shop operates.

Yes, Dandyland Custom Tattoo welcomes walk-ins for tattoo work, though piercing appointments are generally scheduled ahead of time. The studio has operated in San Antonio's historic Deco District since 1996, building a long-standing local reputation with both tattoo clients and those seeking piercings from staff like Miro, Frankie, and Jen.

Piercing is a major part of Dandyland Custom Tattoo's business alongside custom tattoo design. Piercers including Miro, Frankie, Jen, and Eric are frequently mentioned for careful placement, clear explanations, and calm bedside manner, including with younger clients getting ear piercings. The shop maintains a dedicated piercing studio area.

Dandyland Custom Tattoo has built a strong reputation for cleanliness, with hand-washing required on entry and staff noting pristine floors and surfaces. Licensing and sterile practice are documented on the studio's own site. For legal specifics like minimum age for piercing or tattooing, the Texas DSHS and the studio's own policy apply, but visitors consistently note a professional, welcoming atmosphere.

With around 700 Google reviews and a very highly rated reputation, Dandyland Custom Tattoo stands out for skilled artists, a clean and professional environment, and good value for the quality of work. Since 1996 it has served San Antonio's Deco District, earning repeat loyalty from clients who return specifically for artists like Dani and piercers like Miro.

Contact Details

Address
1620 Fredericksburg Rd, San Antonio, Texas, 78201

How Dandyland Custom Tattoo Compares

in San Antonio

Rated 4.8 at the San Antonio average of 4.8
This biz
4.8
Average
4.8

More reviews than 91% of tattoo shops in San Antonio

Walk-ins Welcome — 1 of 68 in San Antonio

Opening Hours

Monday
12-7PM
Tuesday
12-7PM
Wednesday
12-7PM
Thursday
12-7PM
Friday
12-7PM
Saturday
12-7PM
Sunday
12-7PM

Business Details

Service Options
In-store shopping, Onsite services
Payment Methods
Credit cards, Debit cards, NFC mobile payments

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