Elm Street Tattoo
About this parlor
Tucked into the Dallas, TX, Elm Street Tattoo has built hundreds of reviews around american traditional, black & grey, and japanese work. Reviewers consistently describe a strongly positive experience, with hundreds of write-ups landing it at 4.5 stars. Pricing reads mid-range for the area.
Elm Street Tattoo is an iconic Dallas institution known for its exceptional artists, particularly David Nash, whose portrait work is praised by other tattooers. They offer a professional yet cool vibe, specializing in custom American Traditional pieces and attracting attention for their high-quality, detailed work.
Good to know before you book
- Traditional pieces tend to be quoted by piece, not hourly. Ask for flash sheets if you want a same-week appointment.
- Larger Japanese pieces are usually booked across multiple sittings — plan for at least two visits.
- Realism and portrait work depends heavily on reference quality — clean, well-lit source photos make the biggest difference.
- Walk-in availability isn't always posted online — a quick phone call is the fastest way to know if they can fit you in today.
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David Nash at Elm Street Tattoo gave me my first tattoo, my cat Henry, who I got when I was still in NY, back in August of ‘25. Every single tattooer who has seen it comments, “That's sick. Who did that?” Then parades me around the shop showing all the younger artists and apprentices David’s work, saying, that's how shit should look. I'm up to 11 tattoos now, caught the tattoo bug but David’s piece will always be my favorite. Nash is a hell of an artist, a tattooer's tattooer. Next time I’m back in Dallas I’ll definitely be back. Thanks again, man! @thatsnashd on IG That photo is completely healed. David also gave me the most striaght forward best aftercare advice I've ever been given. Seriously, I walked into Elm Street with a design. 90 minutes later I was walking out with this amazing piece. That's insane how good and quick Nash is.
Awesome vibe, cool but still professional. I had an idea of what I wanted and a budget, they gave me exactly what I wanted. We’ll probably make this a regular stop whenever we’re in Dallas.
Elm St. Tattoo is one of the iconic places in DFW to get a tattoo. When you walk by make sure and go in and catch all the eclectic studio vibes. Couldn’t be more stoked to continue my American Traditional leg sleeve. While Deep Ellum might be changing, Elm St is still the shit.
Location
2811 Elm St, Dallas, TX 75226, USA
