InkTown Tattoo Studio is one of the best tattoo shops in the Phoenix area, in business since 2003! Our hand-picked tattoo artists are committed to providing you with the highest quality art and custom tattoo design available in the West Valley. Mike McGarey - InkTown Tattoo's owner as well as it's senior tattoo artist.
Mike is well versed in all tattoo styles and excels at fine line, bold line, cover ups, freehand, lettering, and can lay in some seriously vibrant colors. InkTown Tattoo Studio is dedicated to giving you the best service available in one of the cleanest, safest shops in the Phoenix area. We've been tattooing El Mirage and the West Valley of Phoenix since 2003.
Mike is well versed in all tattoo styles and excels at fine line, bold line, cover ups, freehand, lettering, and can lay in some seriously vibrant colors. InkTown Tattoo Studio is dedicated to giving you the best service available in one of the cleanest, safest shops in the Phoenix area. We've been tattooing El Mirage and the West Valley of Phoenix since 2003.
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When you are looking for the right place for permanent ink it can be a bit overwhelming. With tattoo shops coming and going, popping up in just about every strip mall, where can you get a quality tattoo? Is there a shop that has a great reputation, is clean, and you can trust to still be there next month or even next week?
At InkTown we have a strict piercing and tattoo policy. We pierce those that are 18 years old and older with valid photo ID and ages 16 to 17 years old with parental consent and proper ID. We may ask for your ID every time you need any procedure performed, even if you have shown it on a prior occasion.
Reviews (22)
Frank Sumner
Jan 01, 2022
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Positive: Cleanliness, Professionalism, Punctuality, Quality, Value
I stopped in earlier in the week and asked Shawn about doing a cover up. Showed him a pic on my phone and agreed on a price. Came in at schedule time. He already had the pic ready to go. Sat down and he did his magic! Great tattoo artist, friendly and a top notch pro. Thanks Shawn!
Service:Â Tattoos
I stopped in earlier in the week and asked Shawn about doing a cover up. Showed him a pic on my phone and agreed on a price. Came in at schedule time. He already had the pic ready to go. Sat down and he did his magic! Great tattoo artist, friendly and a top notch pro. Thanks Shawn!
Service:Â Tattoos
Nolan Dionne S.
Oct 02, 2021
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This is an exceptional tattoo studio! From the first phone call to the finished product, every employee of InkTown is kind, encouraging and FUN! The studio was clean and every aspect of sound quality was provided. James, our artist, took our vision and produced a quality tattoo with exceptional attention to detail! I would not go anywhere else!!
Emma W.
Sep 09, 2021
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This tattoo parlor is unprofessional and uncommunicative. I scheduled an appointment a week in advance for my sisters 18th birthday with an artist named Trinity, and she called in sick! Now this wouldn't be a problem, except she DIDNT TELL ME! So I drove all the way from Wickenburg, just to be told that she wasn't there. Completely ruined my sisters birthday plans. IT GETS WORSE! Another artist rescheduled us with Trinity for the following week. I called an hour in advance to make sure she was actually there, nobody answered the phone. Sure enough, we show up and she's not there
Kendra A.
Jul 10, 2021
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Sandy Christiano
Jun 27, 2021
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I dont hate this place but was very disappointed in their communication skills which are sorely lacking. Initially sent them an email, to set up an appointment, never got a response, so then called and was referred to their instant messaging from their facebook page, so I went there and asked about setting up an appointment. Initially someone responded, no idea who since they didn't introduce themselves. They asked a couple of questions about the type of tattoo I wanted but once i answered their questions i never heard another word.
T. Rivera
May 05, 2021
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I had a very dark tattoo that I wanted covered up. I forgot to take the before picture but James did such a wonderful job covering it up for me. I love my new tattoo and it’s still healing but I’ve already gotten so many compliments on it.
I also got my ears pierced. I will be back here for all my tattoos and piercings.
I also got my ears pierced. I will be back here for all my tattoos and piercings.
Veronica Aranda
Mar 22, 2021
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Lynette Stephens
Feb 05, 2021
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I did do my research before coming to this location. I read the reviews. I had called in advance and talk to Korn. He advised just to walk on in and he would take care of me. I was getting my nose pierced. As soon as we got there we were greeted. I was probably in and out in less than 15 minutes. Korn did my piercing. Very courteous staff very clean and I will definitely be back.
Devon Strong
Oct 05, 2020
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I went to Inktown and had Korn pierce my ears. Him and the staff were super friendly and professional. He walked me through the steps and showed me his whole process of what he was going to do leading up to the piercing. He was very patient, took his time, and ensured I was going to have a good quality piercing. I would totally reccomend Inktown to anyone who is looking for a quality, clean, piercing.
Lllay La
Sep 27, 2020
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Kellee Lee
Jul 31, 2020
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A. Retired Veteran
Jan 09, 2020
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Emily W.
Nov 23, 2019
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Amanda N.
Oct 19, 2019
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James and the dude who does the piercings are awesome.
I've come a few times and I'm just pleased with how I'm treated and how chill the people are. This nice lady held my hand because I was nervous to get my septum pierced. You guys just rock.
Never had any issues with my tattoos ever or anything or anyone there. Just a chill great place
P.s. sorry I'm bad with names
I've come a few times and I'm just pleased with how I'm treated and how chill the people are. This nice lady held my hand because I was nervous to get my septum pierced. You guys just rock.
Never had any issues with my tattoos ever or anything or anyone there. Just a chill great place
P.s. sorry I'm bad with names
Angela G.
Aug 31, 2019
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I have never gotten a tattoo here but i got my septum pierced her in january and i don't recommend it AT ALL!!! the guy who pierced me pierced it super super low and through my cartilage which is not where your septum is supposed to be pierced. i've has it for 6 months and it's still not healed and it hurts every single time i change the jewelry. it also got infected after i got it pierced. super super disappointed.
Dorothy P.
Apr 04, 2019
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Eleanor F.
Oct 18, 2015
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I went to InkTown on September 26th 2015 around 9:30pm because the ball in my nose ring fell off. The man who helped me, unfortunately i forgot his name, was extremely inappropriate towards me. He heavily flirted with me, then proceed to grab my rear end and stomach when I tried to leave for the exit. I wish I remembered his name, but watch out ladies for creepers.
Charla S.
Feb 23, 2015
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Got my nose pierced a few days ago and it barely hurts at all. Jorge was fast and friendly, and when I get back from California we're gonna talk about starting on my right sleeve!! Would definitely recommend this place for piercings (everything is a standard $40), and I'll get back to you about their tattoo abilities. :)
Michelle H.
Feb 08, 2015
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I am on hospice care, at the end of my life after spending 6-plus years of fighting cancer. My brothers came into town (2 from NY, 2 from Sweden) to celebrate the youngest's wedding. On a whim, I made the crazy suggestion that we should get matching tattoos.
In searching for a parlor that would be able to accommodate our timing, etc., I remembered meeting Mike, the owner, at my son's soccer game. He had said to call him if I ever needed anything. So, I did.
Between Mike, Lonnie and the other guys, we had appointments for the exact time we needed, and the drawing they came up with
In searching for a parlor that would be able to accommodate our timing, etc., I remembered meeting Mike, the owner, at my son's soccer game. He had said to call him if I ever needed anything. So, I did.
Between Mike, Lonnie and the other guys, we had appointments for the exact time we needed, and the drawing they came up with
Kate G.
Nov 04, 2014
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There are some good tracers here! not sure if there's any real artists here tho! I had one of the artists "draw" up a tattoo for me.... even got upset at me when I wanted to tweak a few things..... I now know it's because he cannot draw. I later found my tattoo online :( it was a good trace job but if u want something creative and different ~DO NOT GO HERE!! unless u kno a good removal place!! would I go back? one could not pay me to even go back!!
Ivy F.
Aug 19, 2014
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Was scheduled for a 10:30 am appointment, arrived and poof!!! No appointment recorded! Now getting up & out at 10:30am on your day off is hard enough but to get to your scheduled destination & find you were not scheduled! Bummer! Although the guy was going to accommodate me (thanks to a customer giving up her slot) the pricing was way to high for what I wanted to spend on such a small non detailed tattoo....so down the road I went to Platinum Ink...check for my review for them....
Kayleigh L.
Jul 28, 2010
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This is a great place. Both my husband & I have gotten tattoo's there. It is in a "rough" part of town, but the place is very clean & sterile. The staff there is great, & are helpful in your tattoo designs/decisions to tailor it for your body. They also get you seen pretty quickly. The prices there are very good. I recommend this place to anyone.
