Best Traditional Tattoo Artists in San Jose, CA
Top traditional tattoo artists in San Jose, CA ranked by review evidence.
1. Angel ✓ verified
at San Jose Tattoo
HIGH
4 mentions
@angelsanjosetattoo
"hey were very friendly and gave me exactly what I wanted. I got tattooed by Angel and he was a great conversationalist. 10/10 will definitely be going back!!"
2. John ✓ verified
at San Jose Tattoo
HIGH
2 mentions
@thetattoojohn
"first went to John in 1980. All of my tattoos have done by John. An old school, no bs tattoo artist. I hope he is able to reopen his shop one day."
3. Celine ✓ verified
at Homeroom Tattoo
HIGH
2 mentions
"was super friendly; The shop was very cute! I got a tattoo done by Celine and she is amazing! Her work turned out so good and it's been a few months now and it's one of the best he"
4. Nick
at Blue Rose Tattoo
HIGH
3 mentions
"ave had a lot of work done at Blue Rose Tattoo in San Jose. Nick is awesome and always works with me to get the tattoo right most often improving upon my idea making it much better"
5. Blue Rose ✓ verified
at Blue Rose Tattoo
HIGH
1 mention
"y professional. Top notch location to get tattoos. I highly recommend Blue Rose Tattoo!!!!"
6. Michael
at Eleventh Dimension Tattoo Arts
LOW
1 mention
"izing in black/grey photorealism. I do mean BLACK and grey. Michaels work, Even in healed photos, remains nearly solid black months after it is fresh (mine included). As for the ot"
7. Eleventh Dimension ✓ verified
at Eleventh Dimension Tattoo Arts
HIGH
1 mention
@eleventhdimensiontattooarts
"ou are looking for a great clean professional shop I highly recommend Eleventh Dimension Tattoo arts!"
8. Andy ✓ verified
at INKESOMNIA
HIGH
3 mentions
"I cannot recommend Andy enough! From start to finish, the experience was smooth, professional, and genuinely enjoyable. Andy has an incredible eye fo"
9. Jordan ✓ verified
at Humble Beginnings Tattoo
HIGH
1 mention
"he absolute best. I lost my son last year at the age if 21. Jordan did a beautiful tattoo in honor of him. Thank you for everything!"
10. Jero
at Sacred Oath Tattoos
HIGH
2 mentions
"ttoo not painful at all for me. I also had a chance to see Jero's art and other tattoo artists around the shop. The talent and creativity was above and beyond. I am thankful to "
11. Sergio ✓ verified
at Sacred Oath Tattoos
HIGH
1 mention
"Sergio is awesome, other artists also seemed super nice. He exceeded expectations, got us in same day, and was very friendly. Definitely go"
12. Current ✓ verified
at Current Tattooing
HIGH
1 mention
@current_tattooing
"compliments on his work all the time. Everyone who works at Current is awesome and they work together to make the studio space comfortable and welcoming."
13. Jason ✓ verified
at Current Tattooing
HIGH
1 mention
"Jason is awesome. Did my outline on my dragon sleeve tattoo and it looks amazing so far. Can't wait to add the color. Highly recommend he"
14. Daniel ✓ verified
at Current Tattooing
HIGH
1 mention
"I have quite a few tattoos done by Daniel. He only sees people before 12:30 for consultations out of respect for the clients he is tattooing for the day. Super happy w"
17. Mikey
at Floating House Tattoo
MED
1 mention
"Really nice shop and they have a coffee shop downstairs. I got tattooed by Mikey and genuinely enjoyed my overall experience. If you want a tattoo artist who is respectful, kind, a"
18. Jenna Lynn
at Floating House Tattoo
LOW
1 mention
"Received my first tattoo and it was done by Jenna Lynn who helped with the design. Very happy with the outcome. I will be seeing her again.
“Evening, and morning, and at noon,"
19. Paisa
at Floating House Tattoo
LOW
1 mention
"detailed black-and-gray tattoos, this is the place. Highly recommend Paisa for meaningful work done right.
⭐ Highly recommend Floating House Tattoo for:
• Spiritual & symbolic tat"
20. Floating House
at Floating House Tattoo
LOW
1 mention
"y recommend Paisa for meaningful work done right.
⭐ Highly recommend Floating House Tattoo for:
• Spiritual & symbolic tattoos
• Fine line & black-and-gray realism
• Detailed arm/"
21. Hi
at Lucky Stars Tattoo
LOW
1 mention
"Jesse is freaking amazing. His art is unreal. Everyone else is so cool and kind. They are very chill and very reasonable on pricing. I highly recommend this place."
22. Davis
at tattoo lifestylez
LOW
1 mention
"I highly recommend Davis at Tattoo Lifestylez. I am amazed with the outcome of my tattoo and will definitely be coming back for additional pieces. Da"
23. Taki ✓ verified
at State of Grace
HIGH
2 mentions
"I'm getting a backpiece done by Taki, and I'm loving the work being done. The entrance is the farthest right door when looking at the two story building on Jackson"
24. Horitaka
at State of Grace
MED
1 mention
"I had my ink done maybe 15 yrs ago and
Horitaka was the artist who HAND DREW a dragon from my chest to my shoulder and ending to my upper arm.
He was very patient and a true perf"
25. Tyler
at State of Grace
LOW
1 mention
"Tyler is amazing - he was so honest and patient the whole time and made sure I would be happy with my tattoo for the rest of my life. 20/10"
27. Tyler Harrington
at State of Grace
LOW
1 mention
"Tyler Harrington is amazing!! Fast, gentle and talented. Shop is beautiful and everyone is super friendly!!"
28. Corey ✓ verified
at Inkk Dynasty
HIGH
11 mentions
"tattoo’s.. so I ended up getting a portrait of my daughter done by Corey and my wife is also getting a sleeve done by Ryan.. the experience that we had here was so comforting and n"
29. Vinny ✓ verified
at Inkk Dynasty
HIGH
5 mentions
"ing, clean, and professional from the moment we walked in.
Vinny was the artist who did mine and one of my best friend’s tattoos, and he absolutely killed it. We got matching best"
30. Ryan ✓ verified
at Inkk Dynasty
HIGH
6 mentions
"l very nice and the inside of the shop was so cool looking. Ryan did a great job when I went with my girlfriend for $13 tattoos on Friday the 13th."
31. Inkk Dynasty ✓ verified
at Inkk Dynasty
HIGH
2 mentions
"at memory with us forever through our tattoos. I would 100% recommend Inkk Dynasty to anyone looking for great artists and a positive, memorable experience. I’ll definitely be comi"
32. Chris
at Marks of Art Tattoo
HIGH
2 mentions
"couldn’t be more happy with the tattoo, the experience and my artist Chris."
33. Ant
at ANTS TATTOO STUDIO (SAN JOSE)
LOW
1 mention
"essed and would work with her again and give my business to Ants tattoos."
34. Zoey
at ANTS TATTOO STUDIO (SAN JOSE)
LOW
1 mention
"perfected. We're enamored with her work and wholeheartedly recommend Zoey for your next tattoo."
35. Levi
at ANTS TATTOO STUDIO (SAN JOSE)
LOW
1 mention
"first tattoo, I wish I could give this place 10 stars. The artist Levi was extremely laid back and very easy to talk to, he made this experience overall way less stressful than I a"
36. Justin
at ANTS TATTOO STUDIO (SAN JOSE)
LOW
1 mention
"ate and chose them cus I liked their work I saw On tik tok. Justin did an amazing job!! Def recommend this shop"
38. Alexis
at Blacksuit Tattoo
LOW
1 mention
"I got my coverup sleeve done by Alexis (@arekisur) she ate that upp (no shade no tea no clock) and now we’re working on an original piece by her on my thigh. To say"
39. Leo ✓ verified
at Legacy Tattoo
HIGH
1 mention
"ng my first tattoo experience such a positive one! I highly recommend Leo to anyone looking for a talented and considerate tattoo artist."