LADY INK EMPIRE TATTOO & PIERCING STUDIO

4.4·124 reviews·Verified·McAllen, TX

About this parlor

If you've been scouting shops in McAllen, TX, LADY INK EMPIRE TATTOO & PIERCING STUDIO keeps surfacing — and the fine line and lettering portfolio is the reason. The shop currently averages 4.4 across 124 reviews, which is strongly positive for a shop of its size. Walk-in availability isn't published — call ahead to confirm whether they're taking same-day appointments.

The studio has received overwhelmingly negative reviews, with customers reporting poor quality tattoos, rushed work, and uncomfortable experiences. There are also serious concerns about piercing safety, with one customer reporting nerve damage. Communication issues and difficulty in locating the studio have also been noted.

Known for
Fine Line · Lettering
Pricing
$$ — mid-range
Reviews
4.4★ across 124
Walk-ins
Call to confirm
Vibe
Underground

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.
  • 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.

What people love

Piercing services offered
Tattoo promotion issues
Poor customer service
Potential nerve damage from piercing
Communication problems

Specialties

Fine LineLettering

Photos

Reviews

4.4· 124 reviews
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Tiffany Trantham

I don't believe this tattoo was worth the $80 spent on it. Especially since my friend and I went in for your promotion. Only to be told it didn't fit your criteria of just line work. I even asked if we could use the same design just the line work and was told no. Just to end up with our tattoos rushed and you can clearly see the quality suffered. Melvin Brown while he wasn't rude definitely gave off the vibe us being there was a bother and it made the experience uncomfortable. Now on top of $80 already wasted now I will have to pay more to get it touched up and fixed. Definitely would not recommend trying this place if I were you.

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Victoria Garcia

Went there to get a nose piercing a couple of months ago and regret it!! DO NOT go there if you're looking to get any piercing done, the lady didn’t even ask for my id and was rushing me while filling out the paper. As soon as the needle went it i knew there was something wrong i felt this sharp pain all through out my nose and was bleeding for 30 minutes straight. I took it out 2 days later because the pain was too much for me to handle, fast forward to now the left side of my nose is numb, I went to the doctor because i was concerned and he said more than like she hit a nerve with the needle. Please do your research before going to any place and don’t be careless like me!!!!!

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Mauricio Munoz

Can't find them don't exist won't answer texts great pricing supposedly but again no human answers don't recommend don't waste your time they don't exist

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Location

1411 N 10th St suite b, McAllen, TX 78501, USA

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