Tattoo Shops in San Marcos, TX

17 studios in and around San Marcos, Texas — call ahead even for walk-ins — a shop with five artists can still be booked solid on a Saturday, and piercing hours often differ from tattoo hours.

Bubba's Family Tattoo Parlor

214 N LBJ Dr, San Marcos, TX 78666-5617

+15129381010 [email protected] Website Directions

Classic Tattoo

237 N LBJ Dr, San Marcos, TX 78666-5621

🕒 Everyday 12 PM - 8 PM

+15123920938 [email protected] Website Directions

El Rey Custom Ink

1944 IH-35 S, San Marcos, TX 78666-5901

+15129382963 [email protected] Directions

Gypsy Rose Tattoo and Piercing Walk-ins welcomePiercing

829 N LBJ Dr, San Marcos, TX 78666-4656

🕒 Mon-Sat 12-8, Sun 12-6

💲 Shop minimum $80, Piercings start at $40

+15122148005 [email protected] Website Directions

Ink Couture Tattoos Walk-ins welcomePiercingCustom designCover-upsCard accepted

312 University Dr, San Marcos, TX 78666-5734

🕒 Varies by location

+15126388288 Website Directions

JPS Tattoos Appointment only

322 W Hopkins St, San Marcos, TX 78666-4404

+15122138000 [email protected] Website Directions

Jerry's Tattoo Shop

139 S LBJ Dr, San Marcos, TX 78666-5505

+12103284530 Directions

Mystic Marks Tattoo Co Custom design

316 N LBJ Dr, San Marcos, TX 78666-5624

🕒 Mon-Sun 12-10 PM, Thu-Sat 12-12 AM

+15123928141 [email protected] Website Directions

One & Only Tattoo Walk-ins welcomePiercingCustom design

173 S LBJ Dr, San Marcos, TX 78666-5505

🕒 Mon-Sun 12-8 PM

💲 $55+ piercings

+15127624825 [email protected] Website Directions

Our Lady Tattoo Parlor

121 W San Antonio St, San Marcos, TX 78666-5551

+15122108090 [email protected] Directions

Red Light Tattoo Studio

109 E Hopkins St, San Marcos, TX 78666-5618

+17373352261 [email protected] Directions

Sacred Craft Tattoos

404 Centre St, San Marcos, TX 78666-5402

+15126293462 Directions

San Marcos Tattoo Emporium

120 N LBJ Dr, San Marcos, TX 78666-5620

+15123923979 [email protected] Directions

Tattoo Elite

700 N LBJ Dr, San Marcos, TX 78666-4657

+15126183114 [email protected] Website Directions

The Tattoo Shop

1508 S Interstate 35, San Marcos, TX 78666-6008

+15123968934 Website Directions

Trill Ink Tattoo

3876 FM-621, San Marcos, TX 78666-1663

+15127381301 [email protected] Directions

Vega Studio

211 E Hutchison St, San Marcos, TX 78666-5673

Directions

Tip: weekday afternoons are the easiest time to get a walk-in seat — Friday and Saturday fill with appointments by noon. For custom work, message the artist a week ahead with reference images; a deposit of $50–100 that counts toward the final price is standard practice, not a red flag.