Best Realism Tattoo Artists in San Antonio, TX
Top realism tattoo artists in San Antonio, TX ranked by review evidence.
1. Brandon
at Ink Couture Tattoos
HIGH
19 mentions
"Ink Couture and Brandon. The shop has a laid back vibe and Brandon is amazing. Definitely will be back!"
2. Cadence
at Ink Couture Tattoos
HIGH
7 mentions
"Cadence did a great job on my tattoo and was nice to talk to"
3. Drago
at Ink Couture Tattoos
HIGH
6 mentions
"Drago was our artist and he did a fantastic job! His line work is spot on! I also love the vibe and decor of the shop. Great place to go!"
4. Chris
at Ink Couture Tattoos
HIGH
5 mentions
"My artist Chris did an excellent job on my piece. I inquired a week before my appointment of what i wanted and Chris drew up a sketch that blowed my m"
5. Kriss
at Ink Couture Tattoos
HIGH
2 mentions
"nment 🙏🏼 The staff was friendly, the shop was awesome and my tattoo artist Kriss was amazing. Definitely recommend and I will definitely be coming back."
6. Angel ✓ verified
at Element Tattoo Shop
HIGH
8 mentions
"in SATX to get tattooed. Staff and artists are the best!!!! Angel is amazing and so talented."
7. Cameron ✓ verified
at Element Tattoo Shop
HIGH
6 mentions
"Great place. Super clean. Cameron did a great job on mine and my girlfriend’s tattoos. Highly recommended!!"
8. Justin ✓ verified
at Element Tattoo Shop
HIGH
4 mentions
@00justinm00
"Justin did an incredible job. Exceeded all my expectations!"
9. Nate ✓ verified
at Element Tattoo Shop
HIGH
2 mentions
"Nate did an awesome job on my cover up on finger. I would come back for more"
10. Lil Ron
at Firme Copias Tattoo Studio
HIGH
8 mentions
"Lil Ron did an amazing job! His fine line work is the best I’ve ever seen. Can’t wait to go back."
11. Rone ✓ verified
at Firme Copias Tattoo Studio
HIGH
4 mentions
"he outcome, I will be coming back for my future tattoos and recommend Rone to all my friends looking to get tattooed.."
12. Ron ✓ verified
at Firme Copias Tattoo Studio
HIGH
4 mentions
"Had a great time. Very fun atmosphere great artist lil Ron did a great job. (DTMB)"
13. Lefty
at Firme Copias Tattoo Studio
HIGH
2 mentions
"Reno, NV to San Antonio, it was definitely worth the drive, Lefty was my tattoo artist and he did a great, I loved the fact that he has a light hand. I'll definitely be coming back"
14. Jay Ortiz
at Firme Copias Tattoo Studio
MED
2 mentions
"Jay Ortiz is amazing!!! I love my memorial tatt with my hubbys ashes"
15. Mena ✓ verified
at Ink & Iron Tattoos & Piercings
HIGH
8 mentions
"Mena was my artist and he did a awesome job and is extremely detailed. Very comfortable, clean environment with great music. 5/5 recommend"
16. Bobby
at Ink & Iron Tattoos & Piercings
HIGH
6 mentions
"My wife and I have been going to see Bobby for 3 years and I wouldn’t have anyone else tattoo me. The amount of detail he puts into every piece is unmatched. If you want a c"
17. Abel ✓ verified
at Ink & Iron Tattoos & Piercings
HIGH
3 mentions
"Abel did an incredible job on my tattoo. He was able to get me in quickly, charged a very competitive price, and absolutely crushed the deta"
18. Robert
at Ink & Iron Tattoos & Piercings
HIGH
3 mentions
"Robert did an amazing job! I found out about Ink & Iron on IG when I was looking for an Artist to cover up a tattoo I wanted to get rid of a"
19. Gabby
at Ink & Iron Tattoos & Piercings
MED
2 mentions
"Great service very sweet 10/10 would recommend Gabby!"
20. Alex ✓ verified
at UNDEFINED ART TATTOO STUDIO
HIGH
5 mentions
"Alex did an incredible half sleeve on me. His work is amazing, and the attention to detail really shows. I’ll definitely be going back for m"
21. Anethe ✓ verified
at UNDEFINED ART TATTOO STUDIO
HIGH
4 mentions
"Anethe did an amazing job on my leg tattoo! All i had were some images and she put them together perfectly to make a beautiful piece."
22. Aaron ✓ verified
at UNDEFINED ART TATTOO STUDIO
HIGH
3 mentions
"Aaron did an amazing job!!! My to go man all the time!"
23. Jen
at UNDEFINED ART TATTOO STUDIO
HIGH
2 mentions
"y options and checked in often during the tattoo.
I highly recommend Jen to anyone looking to get a tattoo and will hopefully be going back soon for another myself."
24. Hi ✓ verified
at UNDEFINED ART TATTOO STUDIO
HIGH
2 mentions
"Alex did an incredible half sleeve on me. His work is amazing, and the attention to detail really shows. I’ll definitely be going back for my next tattoo. Highly recommended."
25. Ruben
at Puro Arte Tattoo Studio & Art Gallery
HIGH
14 mentions
"h tattoos were super cute and everyone was really friendly. Ruben did my tattoo and hes the reason why im actually going back next month and for customs I want in the future."
26. Adrian
at Puro Arte Tattoo Studio & Art Gallery
HIGH
8 mentions
"I highly recommend I needed a cover up and Adrian did an amazing job I’m so in love with my new master piece"
27. Johnny
at Puro Arte Tattoo Studio & Art Gallery
HIGH
7 mentions
"worked with Thad I had some flowers done by Johnny and he recreated them by hand further up my arm. Super impressed with how it looks. He went above and beyond to make sure it"
28. Johnny Fitswell
at Puro Arte Tattoo Studio & Art Gallery
HIGH
4 mentions
"helping you out with what you need! Can’t forget to mention my tattoo artist Johnny Fitswell!! He was so kind throughout the process of me getting tattooed and made me feel so comf"
29. Kendrick
at Puro Arte Tattoo Studio & Art Gallery
HIGH
3 mentions
"Everyone there was super friendly. The artist Kendrick did a really good job. He brought my idea to life as well as gave me a few ideas on how to complete my half sleeve. I would 1"
30. Yoma ✓ verified
at NFC Tattoo
HIGH
13 mentions
"Yoma did an amazing job, she finished my tattoo in less than 2 hours and came out beautiful, she is super nice and easy talk. I’m already pr"
31. Xomi Paoli ✓ verified
at NFC Tattoo
HIGH
2 mentions
"Xomi Paoli did a piece for me at NFC Tattoo Studio and it was a solid experience start to finish. The shop was clean, comfortable, and had a"
32. Xomi ✓ verified
at NFC Tattoo
HIGH
2 mentions
"e. Clean, bright, and very sanitary.
Once I saw the design(Xomi did my tattoo) I was blown away. He captured exactly what I want and elevated it beyond anything I surely could hav"
33. Paoli ✓ verified
at NFC Tattoo
HIGH
1 mention
"been to. The talent there is incredible. I get all my work done by Paoli and he never fails to impress me. The other artists there are some of the best I’ve ever seen! 10/10 would "
34. Polo
at NFC Tattoo
LOW
1 mention
"Polo is awesome . Great work is well done excellent prices. Clean nice place snacks and they take credit card."
35. Richard
at Prestige Collective Tattoo
HIGH
14 mentions
"an satisfied with my results. 1000/10 experience and highly recommend Richard, will be back again soon!"
36. Miranda
at Prestige Collective Tattoo
MED
2 mentions
"I've gotten 3 tattoos over the last 1+ years here. I worked with Miranda and Richard. Both are amazing at their craft, detail oriented, and professional. Would recommend the shop a"
37. Matt ✓ verified
at Prestige Collective Tattoo
HIGH
1 mention
"veryone is also very friendly. I recently just had a tattoo done by Matt and this was the best experience I’ve had so far! With this being my first big piece Matt walked me through"
38. Su ✓ verified
at Boardwalk Tattoos
HIGH
5 mentions
"Su did a great job. I had an idea for a tattoo honoring my grandmother for years and I'm so glad that Su was able to make it a reality! She"
39. Chuck
at Boardwalk Tattoos
HIGH
3 mentions
"ustomer here and definitely will be returning! Make sure to ask for Chuck when you go, super charming, fast and does beautiful work. I am absolutely in love with my piece :) Thank "
40. Boardwalk Tattoos ✓ verified
at Boardwalk Tattoos
HIGH
3 mentions
@boardwalktattoos
"vacation!! San Antonio was no exception. We would highly recommend Boardwalk Tattoos. We were tattooed by Abel and Frankie and were given the absolute best tattoos we’ve ever go"
41. Rudy
at Boardwalk Tattoos
HIGH
2 mentions
"Rudy did a fantastic job!! I really liked his vibe :)"
42. Henry
at Twisted Tattoo
HIGH
17 mentions
"I went just today for my very first tattoo and Henry did a great job! He was very informative on how to care for it afterwards. My daughter and I enjoyed our time while we were ge"
43. Daniel
at Twisted Tattoo
HIGH
5 mentions
"y clean & well ran operation with friendly staff. My tattoo artist Daniel was awesome & professional. The tattoo turned exactly how I hoped it would. This will definitely be my go "
44. Javier
at Twisted Tattoo
HIGH
2 mentions
"it was exactly what I wanted and placed where I wanted it.
Javier did my tattoo and it was painless ( I was expecting it to really hurt since it was on inside forearm). I almost f"
46. David
at Ink Couture Tattoos
HIGH
11 mentions
"iest staff ever. Very professional atmosphere. Make sure to ask for David"
47. Emma ✓ verified
at Ink Couture Tattoos
HIGH
10 mentions
"n on a whim and got some super amazing humming bird tattoos done by Emma. She truly takes her time and makes sure you leave with a beautiful piece of art on your body. Her personal"
48. Eddie
at Ink Couture Tattoos
HIGH
6 mentions
"attoo client. Highly recommend Eddie, go to ink couture and ask for Eddie you won’t regret it."
49. Haley
at Ink Couture Tattoos
HIGH
6 mentions
"Haley did an amazing job with my tattoos I’ve gotten from her. She’s very detailed, i recommend her for very detailed work."
50. Lex ✓ verified
at Ink Couture Tattoos
HIGH
4 mentions
"Had to have a tattoo fixed. Lex did an amazing job and I loved how it turned out."
51. Jackie ✓ verified
at Hyper Inkers Tattoo and Piercing Studio
HIGH
6 mentions
"Jackie did an amazing job! Will definitely be coming back to see her again for more work."
52. Tai ✓ verified
at Hyper Inkers Tattoo and Piercing Studio
HIGH
5 mentions
"Tai did a great Job and very clean and very professional. Highly recommend!"
53. Navei ✓ verified
at Hyper Inkers Tattoo and Piercing Studio
HIGH
4 mentions
"Navei did an excellent job on my tattoo! Very professional, great artist with strong attention to the details.
Shoutout to Hyper Inkers for"
54. Eric ✓ verified
at Hyper Inkers Tattoo and Piercing Studio
HIGH
1 mention
"asy and stress-free. Hyper Inkers is now my go-to shop, and Eric is my artist for life. Highly recommend—his skills are amazing. I’ll definitely be back!"
55. Nicole ✓ verified
at Hyper Inkers Tattoo and Piercing Studio
HIGH
1 mention
"Nicole did a amazing job I love it"
56. Manny
at Ink Couture Tattoos
HIGH
3 mentions
"Manny is awesome! The shop in itself is so warm and welcoming but I had a great time getting a tattoo today. Prices are great too!"
57. Jordan
at Platinum Tattoos & Piercings
HIGH
10 mentions
"Jordan did an awesome job and was so fun to work with!"
58. Harvey ✓ verified
at Platinum Tattoos & Piercings
HIGH
3 mentions
"sional. Very clean and comfortable place for those services ask for Harvey he is the best !!! <3"
59. Lee ✓ verified
at Platinum Tattoos & Piercings
HIGH
2 mentions
"Lee did an awesome job with my tribute tattoo for my Dad! Thank you!!!"
60. Remy ✓ verified
at Platinum Tattoos & Piercings
HIGH
1 mention
"Both are fine line pieces, and both were done beautifully! Remy did a half snake/butterfly in April which turned out fabulous and Jerson did a flower piece that matches the first p"
61. Jerson ✓ verified
at Platinum Tattoos & Piercings
HIGH
1 mention
"half snake/butterfly in April which turned out fabulous and Jerson did a flower piece that matches the first piece so well, they look like one tattoo. Both artists were wonderful, "
62. Canada
at Final Touch Tattoo and Piercing
HIGH
6 mentions
"ustomer service from my initial inquiry call to the shop to my artist Canada who did an excellent job solidifying my Texas trip"
63. Moses
at Final Touch Tattoo and Piercing
HIGH
3 mentions
"Got a tattoo done by Moses great guy very light him. He understand what you want. He tries to give you what you want, but at the same time he tells you t"
64. Raymond
at Final Touch Tattoo and Piercing
HIGH
3 mentions
"Very friendly and professional! Raymond did a great job with mine and my daughter’s matching tattoo! Highly recommend this place!"
65. Zellie
at Final Touch Tattoo and Piercing
MED
2 mentions
"2nd time was as good as the first! Zellie is amazing!! Highly recommend!"
66. Yvonne
at Final Touch Tattoo and Piercing
MED
2 mentions
"recently got a portrait tattoo of me and my two little boys done by Yvonne, and I am absolutely blown away by the results. Yvonne is an exceptional artist who truly captured the pe"
67. Josh ✓ verified
at Ink Couture Tattoos
HIGH
11 mentions
"I recently got a tattoo done by Josh and I couldn’t be happier with the results. He did an amazing job and his attention to detail really shows in his work. The who"
68. Emily
at Ink Couture Tattoos
HIGH
6 mentions
"Emily did a great job! Checked for veins and was reasurring. Great job!"
69. Jona ✓ verified
at Ink Couture Tattoos
HIGH
2 mentions
"Love this place! Jona is amazing and took my idea and made it real."
70. Lets Molina
at Inkline Tattoo San Antonio
MED
2 mentions
"Lets Molina did an amazing job with my tattoo. Was super nervous but she made me feel comfortable and talked me through the after care proce"
71. Larry
at Inkline Tattoo San Antonio
MED
1 mention
"Larry was my artist, he did a tattoo for me months ago. He did a fantastic job. So when I got my Christmas bonus I came back with a tattoo t"
72. Lets ✓ verified
at Inkline Tattoo San Antonio
HIGH
1 mention
"Just got a dreamcatcher done by Lets. She is amazing!"
73. Dominique
at Inkline Tattoo San Antonio
LOW
1 mention
"Great experience here, definitely recommend Dominique for your line work. Ill be back"
74. Molina
at Inkline Tattoo San Antonio
LOW
1 mention
"Let’s Molina did a great job!! First time getting a tattoo with her and she was very precise"
75. Azzy
at Dynasty Tattoo Studio
HIGH
5 mentions
"Azzy did an amazing job on my tattoo and was extremely welcoming! Highly recommend him as your go to artist!!"
76. Madison
at Dynasty Tattoo Studio
HIGH
4 mentions
"Madison did a clean and superb job with my Tattoo piece and listened to my needs for my envision of the Tattoo. Give her a try and you won't"
77. Gio ✓ verified
at Dynasty Tattoo Studio
HIGH
3 mentions
"!! I will for sure be returning with my friends to get work done by Gio again."
78. Dynasty Tattoos
at Dynasty Tattoo Studio
MED
2 mentions
@dynastytattoostudiotx
"tist Shout out to David for the clean work. Will definitely recommend Dynasty Tattoos"
79. Tim ✓ verified
at Firme Copias Tattoo Studio
HIGH
7 mentions
"Tim is fantastic! I had a great experience! Can’t wait to go back!"
80. Shelby
at Firme Copias Tattoo Studio
HIGH
5 mentions
"Super awesome place and clean environment! Absolutely loved my artist Shelby who did such a fantastic job and made me feel comfortable while getting my tattoo."
81. Sierra ✓ verified
at Firme Copias Tattoo Studio
HIGH
5 mentions
"rra. There is plenty of talent to be found at Firme Copias.
Sierra did an excellent job tattooing one of my favorite manga moments and helped me find a good place for it on my arm."
82. John
at Firme Copias Tattoo Studio
HIGH
3 mentions
"Came here to get matching tattoos with my best friend, John was our artist and was amazing! Super sweet and priced very fairly!"
83. Emari
at Sacred Ritual Tattoo Studio
HIGH
11 mentions
"da or water) upon entry. The receptionist was very nice and Emari did a great job with the entire tattoo process. I highly recommend this shop!"
84. Randy
at Sacred Ritual Tattoo Studio
HIGH
11 mentions
"and great vibe's! Love how it turned out 100% coming back!! Randy did an awesome job!"
85. Sacred Ritual ✓ verified
at Sacred Ritual Tattoo Studio
HIGH
2 mentions
"the experience was great. I would definitely be a return. I recommend Sacred Ritual to anyone looking for tattoos."
86. Randy Solis
at Sacred Ritual Tattoo Studio
MED
1 mention
"as so welcoming and relaxing, the area was extremely clean. Randy Solis was our tattoo artist who did an amazing job, every bit of detail was on point and will definitely be return"
87. Koby
at Sacred Ritual Tattoo Studio
LOW
1 mention
"Koby did an excellent job. He was patient and very kind."