Review of Flying Squid Tattoo
Flying Squid Tattoo is a unique business that combines a tattoo shop with an art gallery. The shop is located in the Houston Heights area and offers a comfortable and professional atmosphere for customers. The primary category of the business is a tattoo shop, but it also has an art gallery that features works of local artists. The shop is open from Friday to Sunday, and customers can visit the shop from 2:00 pm to midnight on these days. The shop is closed from Monday to Thursday.
The shop has a team of skilled and knowledgeable tattoo artists who are dedicated to providing high-quality services to their customers. The shop offers both walk-in and appointment-based services. The artists can create custom designs for customers or work with designs that customers bring in. The shop also offers piercing services, and customers can choose from a wide range of jewelry options.
The shop has received positive reviews from customers who have praised the artists for their excellent work and the shop's clean environment. Customers have also appreciated the friendly and welcoming atmosphere of the shop. However, some customers have complained about the difficulty of finding parking near the shop and the lack of response to emails and phone calls.
Overall, Flying Squid Tattoo is a great place to get a tattoo or piercing. The shop has a unique atmosphere that combines art and tattoos, and the artists are skilled and knowledgeable. The shop is closed for most of the week, so customers should plan their visits accordingly. The shop's location can be a bit challenging to find parking, but the experience and quality of work make it worth it.
Amenities
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
- In-store shopping
Flying Squid Tattoo Reviews - 100
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Rafael Linares
Absolutely love this place! Got my tattoo done by Jesse, who was extremely friendly and helpful. We had to reschedule a few times due to Tropical Storm Imelda, but Jesse was very cooperative, he exceeded my expectations and it was worth the wait. I’m so grateful for the work he did and I highly recommend this place to anyone who is looking to get a tattoo. Awesome job guys!
Danielle Swopes
I wasn't the one actually getting the tattoo, but I was very impressed by the quality of work done and the passion of the artist, Billy Ho. Billy took the time to show us that all tools were either sterilized or brand new, opening everything in front of us. He takes his work very seriously, while being 100% approachable and friendly. I am seriously considering my first tattoo thanks to him. Thank you Billy!
Ada Dominguez
I got my first tattoo here by Jeremy & it came out amazing. Jeremy was very kind & patient with me & talked me through every step. I was completely comfortable here. Overall I had such a great experience & I will definitely be coming back for more tattoos in the future.
Sherina W
Catfish is talented and did a great job but totally price gouged me during Covid. Went in for a quote. Told him what I wanted, gave me a price which was reasonable. Ended up taking 3 sessions and the price kept going up and up! I was stuck bc obviously I had to finish it so he had me by the balls and no matter what I had to accept the increase. The tat ended up costing me not double but TRIPLE what he quoted me! So yes it’s good work but he totally screwed me! He kept trying to give me all these excuses as to why it kept going up but dude that’s terrible customer service! Go somewhere else! Too many good tattoo artists around.
Emily Mindrup
I had a phenomenal experience at Flying Squid Tattoo. I had read some great reviews online, and it definitely lived up. Jeremy was my tattoo artist. He was wonderful. I had a custom idea in mind and he drew it up perfectly. He was super patient as I went back and forth on size and placement and other slight adjustments. He talked me through everything. This was my first tattoo and it was on my side, so I knew it would hurt, but honestly, I think it was as quick and painless as it could have possibly been. If you're looking to get a tattoo, go here, ask for Jeremy.
Bingus Bongus
I have gotten two pieces from flying squid so far, fairly priced and very beautiful. Jeremy is very cooperative with your wishes and applies his own experience to make sure you get the best result you can. Very clean materials and skilled artists, I will do more buisness with them in the future.
Clemens Duerrschmid
My wife went to get a tattoo and we both love it. Catfish, the tattoo artist, was very professional and the tattoo turned out exactly as we had hoped for. Definitely call before coming over to see if they have time. Also, don't expect a bigger project to be taken care off the same day, Catfish will take time to draw a draft and everything, which is totally worth the wait!
Marcus M
Just an overall bad experience, Undecided of how I wanted the tattoo done, gave Jeremy an idea of what I wanted and free range in the design with no sense of immediacy. Paid my deposit and didn't hear from him for more than a month. When asked about how the drawing is going, took him 4 days to respond. He then shows a rough sketch (3 independent stencil copy and paste together [something you would do in 2 days]), and canceled our meet up.
I think he wasn't into it or feeling it. I didn't even know where to begin so I left it there.
Advice, if you see your tattoo artist is not into what you want, more than you, then just walk away even if you lose money.
Chris Sherman
Ben “Catfish” Perez is a kind man and extremely talented artist! Love everything he has done for me. He patiently listens and makes the idea come to life for permanent pieces of art I will treasure.
Abigail Jennings
I've been thinking any getting another tattoo for a while. I wanted to get a memorial tattoo for my son who was born sleeping. Today is Bereaved Mothers day and I thought what better day to do it. I didn't have an appointment, but Jeremy sat down with us, and I showed him what I wanted. He glanced at it and drew something even better! He had a light hand and gave me a forever momento of my baby boy. It's beautiful and I will treasure it forever.