my best friend and I really wanted to get some piercings done on our ears! we walked in to Hot Rod and Cassie took our info and helped us get set up and was really sweet. Matt did both of our piercings and he is such a sweetheart. Very kind and gentle and did such a great job on both of us! I did my Tragus and Cartilage and my friend got her Conch done. We'll always* come back to Hot Rod for any future work we want done! Just a tip: highly recommend making an appt. for piercings. We had to and there's a $15 deposit that goes toward the piercing. They usually get swamped throughout the day. Read Less

My daughter and I got matching tattoos today.  Her 1st my 2nd. We were scheduled with  Shay. He was so kind and patient with us, made us feel at ease. Shay did exactly what we wanted and we had a nice chat and some laughs along the way.  I will reccomend him without hesitation and may see him again (if I'm brave again) one day.  Thanks Shay for a great experience :) Read Less

It doesn't get any better than Hot Rod Tattoo!   After researching several shops, a friend suggested Hot Rod Tattoo and I couldn't be happier!  The staff and the shop are absolutely amazing.  The initial consultation was thorough and I could tell they really cared about what I wanted in a Tattoo!  Matt, the owner and artist who created and inked my tattoo is incredible.  Every detail was explained from start to finish and great care went into the design and implementation of my Tattoo.  And the shop is ridiculously clean.  I mean 'Hospital' clean.  Their pricing is great and I could not be more pleased with the results.  They have a wide variety of after care products to ensure your new tattoo heals correctly and looks amazing.  Can't wait to get my next one! Read Less

What an amazing experience I had today with Kris at Hotrod Tattoo. The front desk staff was super welcoming and happy to have me back again. My artist, Kris, was awesome, friendly, and very talented. It was my last day in town, and they did everything to accommodate me, and the price was great. I am going to come back again when I can for another tattoo. Read Less

I got my first tattoo on June 20th with Hotrod Tattoo.  The whole process was smooth and pleasant.  I scheduled my appointment with Mario back in April.  I have followed his work for a while now and knew he would be able to give me the tattoo I wanted.  On the day of the appointment things went really smooth.  All the staff were helpful and friendly.  Mario made a couple renditions of what I had wanted and worked with me to change things up how exactly how I wanted.  The room was super clean and neat.  My wife made the comment that it was nicer than her dentists office!  It was comfortable and there was a tv on the wall showing movies that I could watch while getting the work done.  Mario was not super talkative but that is better for me because I am not talkative either.  He was nice and explained everything well though.  The tattoo turned out just like I wanted!  I am so happy with it and will definitely be back for any other work I want done.Thanks Hotrod Staff! Read Less

My best friend and I came here after we had a horrible experience at Salt and Light. Salt and Light was so rude and basically told us the tattoo we wanted was beneath them. But Hot Rod was so refreshing and a very positive experience. Everyone was so genuinely nice, patient and professional. It seems each artist has their own individual/private room so my friend and I were really comfortable and had a blast.  We will be going back there each time she visits to get more tattoos. Read Less

Hotrod Tattoo is the cleanest , friendliest, professional tattoo parlor I have ever been to. Eric Stratton is the tattoo artist I chose to do my cover up. He did an AMAZING job. I was soo happy with Eric's work I went back for another tattoo. Highly recommend this tattoo shop and Eric Stratton!!! Read Less

I had my first tattoo on my back last week. The tattoo artist was really professional and I felt comfortable and safe during the process. The result was perfect! I will recommend this tattoo shop to my friends. Read Less

I love this shop. I absolutely never write reviews, but this is worth it. I've been tattooed by both Kris and Matt. They're amazing. Personable, welcoming, and funny. The work is quality to boot. Add to that the friendly staff and you can't beat that combination! Thanks guys! I'll be back! Read Less

I've been coming to Hotrod for 11 years. I've used them for all my tattoos and piercings (way back when). I've had the pleasure of being tattooed by 5 different artists and each one of them was clean, did amazing work, super down to earth and I would recommend this shop to anyone looking for quality tattoos. The girls at the front are super awesome and knowledgeable about everyone in the shop, I've never had a bad experience here. Brian Hall, Jesse Kube, Eric Stratton, and Shay Milford are the ones I've worked with who are still there and I'm looking forward to getting more tattoos done by them in the future! Love these guys!!! Read Less

Shout out to Eric Stratton for giving the most outstanding tattoos! He listens to everything you say and does an outstanding job! I’m always getting compliments on all my tattoos, his color is out of this world. Have been going to Hot Rod Tattoo since 2013 and will continue to be coming back! Read Less

Excellent! I wanted a tattoo of a ram on my right upper arm as a birthday present for myself. I set up an appointment with Brian and I have good things to say about him and the shop. The staff were very professional and very pleasant to communicate with in setting up my appointment and design pre consultation. The shop is probably the cleanest and most organized tattoo shop I’ve ever been in. You feel like this place is definitely where you won’t have to worry about germs. Good job 👍🏻 Brian called my name and we started talking about what I was getting done before he started. It was indeed a process, and it took awhile because I was struggling on deciding which style I wanted done (I mean, tattoos are for life so lol).. However, Brian was patient and offered some suggestions and made sure that I was getting something I wanted. Decision made. Stencil on skin. Machine buzzed and he got started. Time flew by pretty fast. He was pretty light-handed. I did not feel any pain at all. We chatted till we were done and that kept me from being antsy sitting on the chair for hours. It was great! I had fun getting my tattoo done, and I love the end result. Told Brian that I am getting more projects done by him in the future and I'm looking forward! 😉👍🏻 Read Less

Excellent! I wanted a tattoo of a ram on my right upper arm as a birthday present for myself. I set up an appointment with Brian and I have good things to say about him and the shop. The staff were very professional and very pleasant to communicate with in setting up my appointment and design pre consultation. The shop is probably the cleanest and most organized tattoo shop I've ever been in. You feel like this place is definitely where you won't have to worry about germs. Good job!Brian called my name and we started talking about what I was getting done before he started. It was indeed a process, and it took awhile because I was struggling on deciding which style I wanted done (I mean, tattoos are for life so lol).. However, he was patient with me and offered some suggestions making sure that what I wanted was what I was getting. Decision made. Stencil on skin. Machine buzzed and he got started. Time flew by pretty fast. He was pretty light-handed. I did not feel any pain at all. We chatted till we were done and that kept me from being antsy sitting on the chair for hours.It was great! I had fun getting my tattoo done, and I love the end result. Told Brian that I am getting more projects done by him in the future and I'm looking forward! Read Less

Excellent! I wanted a tattoo of a ram on my right upper arm as a birthday present for myself. I set up an appointment with Brian and I have good things to say about him and the shop. The staff were very professional and very pleasant to communicate with in setting up my appointment and design pre consultation. The shop is probably the cleanest and most organized tattoo shop I've ever been in. You feel like this place is definitely where you won't have to worry about germs. Good job!Brian called my name and we started talking about what I was getting done before he started. It was indeed a process, and it took awhile because I was struggling on deciding which style I wanted done (I mean, tattoos are for life so lol).. However, he was patient with me and offered some suggestions making sure that what I wanted was what I was getting. Decision made. Stencil on skin. Machine buzzed and he got started. Time flew by pretty fast. He was pretty light-handed. I did not feel any pain at all. We chatted till we were done and that kept me from being antsy sitting on the chair for hours.It was great! I had fun getting my tattoo done, and I love the end result. Told Brian that I am getting more projects done by him in the future and I'm looking forward! Read Less

Anytime I desire a new tattoo, Hotrod Tattoo is the one and only place that comes to mind. The staff here are always professional, kind, and courteous. The front desk staff are always welcoming and make appointments set ups a breeze! The artists are top notch and incredibly talented at their skillcraft! Most importantly the studio is clean and well maintained! Everytime I have come here I am always been blown away by the work they do. Gene and Kris recently have done my latest tattoos and I'm beyond satisfied with the work they have done. I would highly recommend this establishment to all my friends and family for their tattooing needs. Read Less

Thank you to the entire Hotrod Tattoo team for making us Canadian girls feel so at ease with the process. Super clean studio, friendly, helpful girls up front and our artist Kris Cagle did such a great job with his talent, humour and professionalism! The perfect end to our Arizona holiday. Read Less

I was a little reluctant to leave this review, but after I shared my experience with several friends and colleagues, they thought that I should share it with a wider audience.  I always do my best to be fair with my reviews.First, let me say that this place is very clean and the staff behind the counter were very professional and friendly.  I was greeted immediately each and every time I entered the shop.  This is different than some shops where I've walked in and was basically ignored.  I'm not new to tattoos as I have several from various artists and shops.My intent was to get a Nordic/Celtic themed sleeve.  After reviewing the artist, I selected Brian.  It was my understanding that he is very skilled with dot work and the style of tattoo I was wanting.  I provided Brian with many samples and ideas of what I wanted to be done.  He was confident that it was something that he can do.  My biggest concern was with scheduling, as I recently started a new job with non-9 to 5 hours and it didn't mesh well with Brian's schedule.  He was flexible and made arrangements to get my first 8-hour session in.The first session went well.  Brian agreed to come in after my shift at work ended so we could get started.  It wasn't until later the next day that I noticed several issues with the work that was done.  Particularly, there were several areas with blown out lines, inconsistent line work, and gaps in the line work.  Several people noticed these issues before I mentioned it.  My next 8-hour session was scheduled a month later and I hoped that some of these issues would be corrected.My next session was scheduled for a Saturday.  Brian doesn't normally work weekends, but he said he'd take Friday off and do the work Saturday afternoon when they opened.  Around 12:15 p.m., Brian comes to the waiting area to retrieve me.  We went back to his room and I mentioned the issues that I could see.  I was dismissed with, "it just needs to heal a little bit more."  I was a little annoyed by it, but I shrugged it off and decided to let him get to work.  He spent 45 minutes doing some rough sketches on my arm and offered me a couple options.  Once that was out of the way, he began tattooing.  About an hour into the session, he said that he was tired and said that he probably won't be able to do a full day.  I was annoyed by this considering I had planned on a full 8-hour session.  Do I make a fuss and insist that a tired artist tattoo me and possibly make more mistakes?  I don't know anyone who would want an upset and half-awake artist working on them.  At that point, I was agreeable and decided that I wasn't going to return to that shop.  I ended up getting 2 hours worth of work done.  He did correct some of the issues from the first session, but not all.  I will now be looking for another shop/artist to complete this work. Read Less

My husband and I wanted to get our wedding date in Roman numerals. We saw that Jesse does really good line work so we wanted to book the appointment with him. When you first walk in the shop is very nicely decorated. Since we were doing lettering there were so many fonts to look through to finally get one that we wanted. The day of our appointment Jesse was really quick at doing both of our tattoos. The reason they're not getting a full 5 star even though we both really liked our tattoos is because I think they were a bit over priced. Neither one of our tattoos took an hour to do. Mine was probably 30 minutes  and my husband's took about 45 minutes. And it would've been nice if he was a bit more sociable, but also understandable that he wanted to focus on the work being done. Read Less

I have been very happy with the experience I am having here at Hotrod Tatttoo. Brian has been my artist. He is super creative and can take an idea and run with it. From consultation to tattooing, he has been fantastic. I really appreciate all that he has done. Can't wait to get my piece fully finished! Read Less

I got a tattoo the other day at Hotrod Tattoo by Mario Lowman. I got an estimate through email and the receptionists were very nice and helpful. I included a picture of what I wanted but told them I wanted Mario to redraw it and add his artistic expression. I was so excited to have Mario do my tattoo that I didn't mind waiting over a month and a half for an appointment. My appointment was scheduled for 12pm but I ended up waiting almost an hour to get started. When I met Mario he was very standoffish and quiet.. During the entirety of the appointment he continued to be very closed off which made the whole appointment awkward and I was fairly uncomfortable. Me and my fiancé both mentioned getting more tattoos from him in the near future but he didn't seem interested at all. Overall I felt like he had a problem with us and tattooing me was an inconvenience. Even though he did a great tattoo, I will not be going back to him for more tattoos.Update...After taking perfect care of my tattoo and it healing completely, I notice it is scarred in multiple places. (In almost all of the bats and inside the dress) I will not be returning to this shop and will not recommend it to any of my friends. Read Less

I couldn't be more pleased with the work I received at Hot Rod Tattoo & Kris Cagle.This was my first tattoo so I was a bit apprehensive...when I went into the shop to get a price quote my mind started to be set at ease. The facility is very clean and well organized and  the front of the house staff was friendly and answered my questions. I felt very reassured as I had the option to go to the computers and go thru the different fonts, etc. After picking my font the front desk staff made a mockup on paper to confirm that's what I had in mind....I made my appointment and paid my deposit.The following week when I went for the work Kris had a fantastic "bedside manner", reassuring me as this was my first tattoo. He was efficient and I couldn't be more pleased with the work.I highly recommend Hot Rod Tattoo Read Less

Super great experience. Very professional when I came in to check it out. Front office staff was able to tell me the process and were able to consult (based on pictures) and provide an estimate via email. We set the appointment and paid a deposit (also via the phone) to work with Mario, based on his portfolio.The shop very clean, and Mario was the consummate professional, answering all my husband and I's stupid questions while maintaining a clean and sanitary environment. I have very dark skin (African American) and his black work was amazing and works well with an already existing tattoo - very detailed and clean. I can't wait to go back to finish my sleeve. Read Less

I came in on a whim wanting some flowers added to an existing tattoo on my wrist.... After several sessions, my forearm is now full of some beautiful flowers and an amazing black and gray owl all done by Kris. Everyone at Hotrod is very professional, and the quality of work is exceptional. I absolutely love my tattoo and can't wait to get more work done. If you're looking to get tattooed, do yourself a favor and come to Hotrod. Read Less

My husband Mark and I are currently working on sleeves and I have to give a BIG shout out too Jesse (my artist) and Mario (Mark's) artist!! They are awesome artists and so easy to work with!! The front desk staff is amazing as well!! I would highly recommend them for your next tattoo! Thank you all for doing amazing and giving us way more than expected!! Read Less

Hotrod Tattoo did a great job and provided me with a great experience. It had been over 14 years since I got my last tattoo and I feel like a lot has changed in the process but Hotrod was so accommodating. They got me in with very little notice and even though they accept walk ins I found setting up an appointment a very painless process. All my communication was via email in regards to what I wanted and with a few follow up questions the artist Kris Cagle was able to make what I had conceived in my mind become a reality. It's been 3 weeks since I got my tattoo and it looks fantastic and I've received so many compliments. My wife had her doubts based on what I told her I wanted but once she saw it she thought it looked great and now wants another one for herself and wants me to get more! I would highly recommend Hotrod Tattoo for first timers and old pros. Everyone was professional and so friendly. They even contacted me days later to check on how my tattoo was doing and making sure I was satisfied. Great customer service. Thanks Kris Cagle and thanks Hotrod Tattoo. I can't wait to think of another concept so I can go back! Read Less

Kris did such an amazing job on my aunts tattoo which he did a coverup and you can't even tell the old tattoo is even there!! Can't wait to go back and have Kris tattoo my husband and I! While I was there waiting I had Gene re-pierce my belly button after having it out for the last 4 years! It didn't even hurt and I had no idea he even pierced it! Read Less

This is absolutely where I will be getting my next tattoo gene was super awesome great artest gave me exactly what I was looking for and we got to talk guns for an hour an half it was great can't wait for next time Read Less

My girlfriends and I are in Az on vacation from MN celebrating our 50th birthdays! We decided to get tattoos together. We walked in late with high hopes. The owner was so accommodating and asked If anyone would stay late to help us. Gene was our man. He was so awesome and he put the "first timers" right at ease. He was professional and thorough and so easy to be around. The shop is beautiful and clean. We absolutely loved our experience and could not be happier with our new ink! We all highly recommend Gene!!! Thanks again Gene-from your educator friends in MN! Beth will keep you in mind for that Assistant Principal position! Read Less

Got my second large 5 hr tattoo here yesterday. Shay.Milford is the best in my opinion when it comes to dog tattoos. He brought to life a memory that will be with me forever. The staff at Hotrod Tattoo is awesome,kind and understanding. They take pride in what they do. The new building is nice and clean.This is my home!!Call and ask about my Boxer dog tattoo.Best ever! And they do a veterans discount!!!Cannot say enough!!! Read Less

I love Hotrod Tattoo. Everyone there's super friendly/laid back and will help you out with any questions or concerns you have. Back in April Kris did my tattoo and when i had questions for him, he got right back to me. All of the piercers and tattoo artists are absolutely amazing and i would highly recommend anyone looking to get something done to go here, I wouldn't to go to any other shop for my tattoos and piercings! Read Less

I have gotten 2 tattoos and 1 piercing at Hot Rod Tattoo and I can't say enough good things about them. The front desk staff is so friendly and helpful and they made me feel so welcome everytime I stopped in; the shop is also aesthetically much nicer than most tattoo shops. I love both of my tattoos and have gotten so many compliments on the artistry; it is next level work that they do. My piercing experience was also great, and I love my new septum ring. I saw another review somewhere saying they are too expensive but here's the thing, you don't go to Hot Rod just to get a tattoo for the hell of it, you go there because you want a piece of high quality art on your body for the rest of your life. I think something that's that much of a commitment is worth paying a little bit extra (and I certainly found the prices totally reasonable for the quality). 5 star experience. Read Less

I absolutely adore Matt Mooneyham! He always makes me comfortable, super easy to talk to and genuinely cares about your the quality of your Tattoo! I will be coming back often! Thank you Matt and all the staff. Your amazing!! � Read Less

My husband and I got our tattoos from Kris yesterday, after being referred to this shop by a close friend. From the moment we say down in his chair to discuss our concepts, Kris was awesome. He gave his undivided attention, asked questions to clarify, gave us his own ideas to make what we wanted even better....and the results of our collaborations with him both came out perfect! Throughout the whole thing, Kris had us laughing and joking around. The atmosphere was great and it made the whole process something incredibly enjoyable. Overall, I can truly say that he is a great guy and a fantastic artist. The shop itself is wonderful as well. It's clean and organized. You have a lounge area to relax in and private rooms for the work. The people are all incredibly nice and helpful, and you can tell that they have pride in what they are doing. All in all, this place is impressive. My husband and I will DEFINITELY be back! Read Less

I'm currently writing this while I'm sitting in the tattoo chair with Kris. This place is the most professional shop I've ever visited. Private rooms and an extensive planning process assures that you will get what you want. Down to earth people who are friendly and happy to be doing what they are doing is icing on the cake! I've found my tattoo place. Read Less

I've gotten two tattoos and one piercing at Hotrod Tattoo. I continue to go back because of how professional, clean, and welcoming they are! Both of my tattoos have healed very well and I'm very pleased with how they look. I would highly recommend this shop! Read Less

First time getting inked my artist was Jesse who to me has amazing line work gave me real advice on my idea.. in a few hours he produced my piece and only felt it on spots he said would do to location..cant wait to heal up which shouldn't be long thanks to jesse's skill and ready to continue... Read Less

I have had a tattoo here and touch ups of my old ones and I'm really happy. I wish the original one they did was a little more 3d I was wanting but it is still very cute and the touch ups Kris did tonight made me really happy! I've already talked to him about a few more additions I want very soon😀😁 Read Less

The tattoos here are done by artists in the greatest sense of the word. They are innovative and their work is breathtaking. Their collaboration and support of each other was apparent and each artist seems to have a passion and a drive to continually develop their skills. They provide a digital portfolio in the lobby displaying work by each artist. I chose Brian Hall to do my tattoo because I really like the aesthetic quality and detail of his style. I gave him an idea and he made it into a true work of art better than anything I could have imagined. The artists and staff at Hotrod Tatttoo exemplify what a tattoo studio should be. The work it top-notch. You get what you pay for and this place is worth every penny. The environment is sanitary and the equipment is well-maintained. The aftercare products are also high quality. I've used Aquaphor for tattoos in the past but the Tattoo Goo from Hotrod healed my tattoo so much better and it's made with natural ingredients, using soothing oils to heal your tattoo and minimize ink spreading and fading. The staff is very friendly and not intimidating at all. For those first timers- feel free to be anxious, ask stupid questions, it's all part of the experience and at Hotrod Tattoo they get that! They're very professional. (FYI: I am a real customer. I was not paid or compensated for this review. Hotrod Tattoo really is that awesome!). Read Less

Got my first tattoo done here by Dana Iskendirova. She was awesome to work with and does beautiful work. We scheduled 5 hours for a first session and finished it all at once. I don't have other artists to compare her too but I definitely would like to work with her again. Shop was run very well front desk was quick and efficient and easy to deal with coordinating appointments and reference photos. Read Less

Awesome experience!  This was my first tattoo, to commemorate the Cubs winning the World Series, and in researching tattoo parlors, I discovered Hotrod Tattoo.  They have a great website to learn about Hotrod, the process, and the artists.  Once I learned more, I stopped in to ask additional questions.  I met Kris Cagle, a tattoo artist and fellow Chicagoan, and he spent the time with me to learn what I wanted, answer all my questions, and advise me on what options would provide the best tattoo outcome.  My wife sat with me, and she also had a great experience with everyone at Hotrod!  She is now planning to have her tattoos touched up and enhanced by Kris.  Kris is a true artist, and although my tattoo isn't the most intricate, Kris did masterful work, and the people at Hotrod made me feel great about my tattoo.  Thanks to Kris and everyone at Hotrod Tattoo! Read Less

After the events that happened in Orlando at Pulse Nightclub I decided that I wanted to get a tattoo to honor the victims. As I am new to the area I of course did my research. Hotrod Tattoo has awesome reviews. I decided to make an appointment. I was scheduled with Jesse Kube. He is very easy going, professional, and did I mention light handed. He put together exactly what I wanted and the tattoo came out awesome. It is one of the best tattoos I have. I was amazed at how clean and professional the shop is. I definitely recommend and will be coming back to Jesse for all my new work. I would like to say that I saw some people complaining about Hotrod being expensive, Yes, they are on the pricey side, but just remember, you get what you pay for!!!!!! I can not stress that enough!!!!!! Yes you may pay more upfront, but in the end it is so worth it to get amazing professional work!!!!!!!! Read Less

Brian was the artist who did my Phoenix tattoo on my arm. Honestly, not only is he an amazing artist, but he's a very nice person. As most people who have tattoos, they know that their tat can take hours on end to complete... The worst thing would to be stuck with a weirdo for 10 hours lol. Brian was also very patient in answering all of my questions. He really did make the whole experience that much better. I highly recommend him. Read Less

Went today for a piercing. Gene was my guy. Everything was clean and sterilized. Had an amazingly fun time, felt like an old friend. I will be back as he has some great ideas to enhance some existing work done somewhere else. The ladies at the front desk were friendly and gave great customer service.I will recommend this business to my family and friends Read Less

I would not recommend this place. They are ridiculously expensive. Yes their artwork is good, but you can find a better artist for cheaper. I was told over the phone that it cost 60$ to set up an appointment, then later I got an email saying it would cost 100$. That seems insane to me, and I felt taken advantage of. Imho, they want you to pay for the brand, not the quality. Read Less

Clean, friendly, professional place with very talented people, welcoming receptionists, and reasonable prices. I had two tattoos done by Jesse and they turned out way better than I  dreamed of. Will definitely be going to get more work done here. Read Less

Got my first tattoo, my late son's signature. If you're a first timer, no worries here. They are pros. They'll make you feel very comfortable. Jesse did the work. He's very, very good - amazing. This signature looks like my son signed my arm - perfect. I'll have to come back for another. Read Less