El Zapien Tattoos
About this parlor
Tucked into the El Paso, TX, El Zapien Tattoos has built a deep bench of reviews around japanese, traditional, and lettering work. Reviewers consistently describe a consistently glowing experience, with a deep bench of write-ups landing it at 4.7 stars. Pricing reads mid-range for the area.
A professional and clean studio in El Paso with excellent artists, particularly Gerardo and Lil Alex. They excel at custom Japanese, traditional, and manga-style tattoos with clean lines and perfect shading. The spacious shop offers a quiet and comfortable environment for clients.
Good to know before you book
- Fine-line and micro work here demands a clear reference — bring high-res images and expect a short consult before the needle.
- 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.
- 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.
- Calendars tend to book several weeks out — reach out as early as possible if you have a target date.
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Great artist, very professional and even gave me suggestions on cover up, not only that this man combines both Japanese with traditional style which are two of my favorite styles, I’m looking forward to getting a tattoo with him again
I had an appointment today with Lil Alex and this was by far one of the best tattoo appointments I have ever had! The shop is incredibly clean and the stations are out of the way so it is quiet without all of the traffic of a busy tattoo shop watching everything you're getting done. Alex was on time, professional, and has a very light hand! His work is AMAZING. The lines are incredibly clean, the shading is perfect, and the idea itself and execution of it far exceeded anything I could have ever imagined it could be. I will be recommending him to everyone from here on out!
Big spacious building with cool art and other things around the shop. Professional and attentive staff. Excellent artists. Especially Gerardo. He did an amazing job on my manga style tattoo. Was very nice and made the process very smooth. Definitely recommend this shop and Gerardo.
Location
4001 Dyer St, El Paso, TX 79930, USA
