Plaque lettering, lowrider flash, a chair after the cruise. Come sit.
Burque shops still draw by hand. Chicano lettering, black and grey, traditional, whatever you mean. Call first. Hours move. The chair is for people who mean it — and you’re welcome.
Places to go
01 · Central Ave
Route 66 Tattoo
Brian Everett. Tattooing in the Duke City 50+ years. The old shop on the Mother Road. Runs the New Mexico Tattoo Fiesta.
02 · Albuquerque
Por Vida Tattoo
Chicano lettering, black and grey, the phrase on the door. Book the artist.
03 · 3225 Central Ave NE
All Is One Tattoo
Lettering, black and grey, traditional. Open seven days. On the cruise line.
04 · Midtown / University
Stay Gold Tattoo
Shop that people send their people to. Book the artist, not the chair.
05 · 2505 Quincy St NE
Gallo Negro Tattoo
Joshua “BEDO” Escobedo, 2010. Custom color. Appointment.
06 · 2019 Menaul Blvd NE
Archetype Tattoo
Fine line, illustrative. Community shop since 2010.
07 · Midtown / University
True Grit Tattoo
Traditional, Japanese, black and grey. Navy-vet shop.
08 · 625 6th St NW
Happy Tattoo
Downtown, historic building. Walk-in street shop near the cruise lot.
09 · Comanche Rd NE
La Lady Tattoos
Chicano fineline, lettering, black and grey. Passion y amor.