Inception Tattoos

4.9·153 reviews·Verified·San Antonio, TX

About this parlor

If you've been scouting shops in San Antonio, TX, Inception Tattoos keeps surfacing — and the portrait, lettering, and fine line portfolio is the reason. Across 153 reviews the rating sits at 4.9 — near-perfect signal that the work and the room match the portfolio. Pricing reads mid-range for the area.

A family-owned and operated studio in San Antonio known for its fair pricing and diverse offerings, including piercings and custom tattoo work. Artists Matthew, Julian, Roxanne, and Roxanne's daughter are all praised for their skill and ability to bring müşterię ideas to life.

Known for
Portrait · Lettering · Fine Line
Pricing
$$ — mid-range
Reviews
4.9★ across 153
Walk-ins
Call to confirm
Vibe
Artsy · Cozy

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.
  • 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.
  • Calendars tend to book several weeks out — reach out as early as possible if you have a target date.

What people love

Family owned
Walk-ins welcome
Custom tattoo work
Piercing services
Fair pricing

Specialties

PortraitLetteringFine LineBlackwork

Photos

Reviews

4.9· 153 reviews
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Angie Hart

My husband got his tattoo here months ago by Matthew & we were happy to catch him today for a couple touch ups! He also did my son's first tattoo today! He is an amazing artist as well as a tattoo artist. This was my first time to meet Matthew but he has known my step daughter for many years & has done most of her tattoos! I am excited to be getting my first tattoo soon by Matthew!

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Flannery Maldonado

Very nice shop with a good atmosphere, I came in as a walk in for a navel piercing. The owner Roxanne did my piercing, she took her time making sure the placement was even and good for the anatomy of my belly button. Pricing is very fair and they are a family owned business. Highly recommend, and I will definitely be back for future piercings.

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Brandon Broff

Family own and operated piercings Roxanne owner has done a couple she's the owner she's the best I prefer her but the other girl is good as well .just wasmet available and she was oh so gracious enough to step in wonderful lady Julian has done 3 pieces on me I showed him one pic because it was a album cover I had to have the rest I told him what I wanted he turned my words into art .I've had a piece done by misses Roxanne's talented daughter lovely work as well no pictures or books here gentlemen general ideas from art online at most I'm a 100 satisfied with her piece as well I'm going to finish one now with Julian .and then I'm gns see about scheduling with Mr drake apparently he's the best so I can't wait then to le family are great very welcoming atmosphere and they all have very much pride in there work happy holidays to all and let's get tsttots tonight !:)

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Location

12244 Nacogdoches Rd, San Antonio, TX 78217, USA

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