51 Reviews

El Toro Body Shop

Morgan Hill, California
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Isabel D.
25 Jul 2019
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great experience with mosa for my second tattoo !! took about 5 minutes and has healed amazingly, will for sure be returning for my next tattoo !!
Jesse G.
24 Jul 2019
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Truly an amazing tattoo shop, great atmosphere, positive vibes, professional artists I can't say enough good things about this place I recently got some ink done by Mosa, he exceeded my expectations, ... Read More
Truly an amazing tattoo shop, great atmosphere, positive vibes, professional artists I can't say enough good things about this place I recently got some ink done by Mosa, he exceeded my expectations, I had a very special tattoo done for me and he made it a great experience. If your looking to get professional work with great artist, this is your place simply put I'm so glad I came here.!!!!!!! Read Less
Jenn M.
25 May 2019
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UPDATE2 - I'm on your Yelp page now using the app and Facebook and no mention of ID for minors. UPDATE - Melissa, if you are claiming that you didn't receive a message from me then you need to see wha... Read More
UPDATE2 - I'm on your Yelp page now using the app and Facebook and no mention of ID for minors. UPDATE - Melissa, if you are claiming that you didn't receive a message from me then you need to see what's wrong with your website. I messaged you twice and called and left voicemails. I decide to call yesterday and was extremely excited you answered and surprised that you had something same day. I specifically told the girl (I think it was Sam) that this was for my daughter. Not once did she mention my daughter needed ID. I didn't get your info from yelp, I specifically used your website, when I couldn't get through via the phone in Jan., so if yelp had this info I wasn't aware. Either way, I should have been told. Also he called you within minutes of me leaving. I just got into my car when he called me. I know they are human and mistakes happen, but that was important information I needed. It's their job, not mine, to tell the customer what to bring regardless if age was given or not. It should be standard procedure. To be honest, I don't recall having to bring identification for my daughter the last time. That was approx 5years ago, how was I to remember? And what if I was anew client and didn't know anything? I understand the law and his need to comply. Why couldn't he have tried al least to accommodate me even if the end outcome was still a no? When your dealing with people they should always feel that you are truly sorry and you made an effort to accommodate them he did neither. He waited until I got pissed off stormed out. Not cool. Now I have to find another place and she has to wait longer. - JM 5/26/19I want to note- we have been here before and had a wonderful experience. But this time around, we did not.Back in January of this year I made an effort to message the piercer/owner Melissa in regards to getting my daughters ears re-pierced. I never received a response so I called and left a voicemail. Again nothing. Followed up a few weeks later nothing. I could never even get anyone on the phone. We let it go told my daughter she'll just have to wait. She brought it up again just today and I called to see if they'd had availability and checking pricing. They happened to answer and had a booking within the hour so we booked and I rushed over from Gilroy, during Mushroom Mardi Gra struggled to find parking to make it there on time. Once we arrived the piercer (can't remember his name) looked at her ears and then tells me "oh btw, minors require a form of photo ID" I'm like "why wasn't I told this upon booking the apt? The girl (I guess the tattoo artist) didn't mention it to me when I booked." He told me "do you want to reschedule?" And I'm like "no." She knew it was for my daughter yet she failed to tell me. I told him "I have ID," but he insisted my daughter needed one (she is 11). I asked him "can we email it to you, I'll have her dad send a picture." He said "no. I need a physical copy." I became frustrated and gave him a piece of my mind. I also asked if I could talk to the owner he said she wasn't there and also asked for a card, he said to contact her via the email. (He was aware of my previous contact issue back in Jan.) I told him forget it and left. As I got to my car, I get a phone  call from him. I guess he decided to call the owner AFTER I left. AFTER he refused to call when I was present. She said go ahead and do it if I'm still around. I appreciate her accommodating me, but the piercer should have called the owner when I asked NOT AFTER this blew up.  I told him no and refused to ever do business there again. Just a note to the owner- The tattoo artist shouldn't be taking calls for piercings if she's not properly informed of what is needed from the clients.How can they be properly prepared before driving down so they are not turned away? This could have been avoided if 1) the website was properly updated with this very valuable information 2) All employees were trained to know what is needed when working with minors so they can inform people when booking and  3) when someone asks for a manager, you get the damn manager. Read Less
Melanie P.
11 Apr 2019
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Ive gotten 2 piercings and 2 tatoos here and every time they are professional and friendly. The stage is constandlty washing their hands and sanitizing. Its very clean. They triple check you are happy... Read More
Ive gotten 2 piercings and 2 tatoos here and every time they are professional and friendly. The stage is constandlty washing their hands and sanitizing. Its very clean. They triple check you are happy before doing anything permanent. During the tattoos they check in to make sure youre doing play and check if you need a break. Definitely my go to shop. Read Less
Amanda N.
9 Mar 2019
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Got a couple piercings done by Daniel and it was great! He's very nice and explains things as he does them. I'm normally a nervous person but he did well keeping me calm :) Would definitely come again... Read More
Got a couple piercings done by Daniel and it was great! He's very nice and explains things as he does them. I'm normally a nervous person but he did well keeping me calm :) Would definitely come again. Read Less
David H.
8 Jan 2019
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Have received 2 of my piercings there! LOVE this place!!! Staff is always so nice and welcoming and genuinely want to make sure to walk you thru aftercare process. Daniel is awesome too!!!
Emily H.
26 Nov 2018
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I went in for a very small, simple, roman numeral tattoo. It became clear that the artist I was assigned was very new and was given the simple tattoo for starters. I left with crooked uneven lines and... Read More
I went in for a very small, simple, roman numeral tattoo. It became clear that the artist I was assigned was very new and was given the simple tattoo for starters. I left with crooked uneven lines and had to have it redone. Read Less
Patrick C.
5 Aug 2018
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I started my Hawaiian tatau journey with Mosa Fotu a year ago. It started with 2 tattoos, 1 on my left arm and 1 on my left leg to honor my maternal grandmother from Hilo, Hawai'i. Along the way the g... Read More
I started my Hawaiian tatau journey with Mosa Fotu a year ago. It started with 2 tattoos, 1 on my left arm and 1 on my left leg to honor my maternal grandmother from Hilo, Hawai'i. Along the way the great Sam Rusk added a beautiful King Kamehameha statue tattoo; she does amazing artwork! Now the collaboration is becoming a full bodysuit! I cannot say enough about El Toro Body Shop, it's like Marty, Melissa, Mosa and Sam are all family now; my Ohana. Read Less
Jenn McCall
22 May 2018
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My husband got an amazing tattoo from Sam and she was amazing! It was his first and she was so calm and attentive to his level of pain. He did Great! I can wait until I get my new ink from her soon!
Christian Sanchez
21 May 2018
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I got my first ever piercings on my ear lobes, eyelets to be exact, it was more than just a job well done, very professional. Daniel is a badass and truly communicates with his patients. Totally clean... Read More
I got my first ever piercings on my ear lobes, eyelets to be exact, it was more than just a job well done, very professional. Daniel is a badass and truly communicates with his patients. Totally clean and ample environment. I will definitely will go back to get more gauges and maybe a few tattoos. Read Less
Gina Byers
17 Apr 2018
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I go to Sam (tatoos) and Daniel (piercings). They are very professional and pay close attention to detail. It's a very sanitary shop. The staff is friendly and professional.
Carlie Budi
12 Feb 2018
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Sam is amazing! Love her laxed, professional, throrough, appreciative and attentive demeanor. Her work is amazing and I can’t wait to get my next tattoo. The shop is very friendly, clean and client or... Read More
Sam is amazing! Love her laxed, professional, throrough, appreciative and attentive demeanor. Her work is amazing and I can’t wait to get my next tattoo. The shop is very friendly, clean and client oriented. Daniel is great at following up as well. I would totally recommend them! Read Less
Diane D.
7 Jan 2018
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I had a piercing service with Melissa. She is also an Rn. Her demeanor and nursing experience made me feel comfortable and in good hands. I look forward to seeing her again! I would recommend.  While... Read More
I had a piercing service with Melissa. She is also an Rn. Her demeanor and nursing experience made me feel comfortable and in good hands. I look forward to seeing her again! I would recommend.  While there I also had a chat with Sam about the possibility of a tattoo. Looking at Sam's portfolio I was highly impressed with her creativity and skill level!  The shop has a good vibe. Read Less
Justin Jeske
17 Dec 2017
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Full of amazing art and even better people!!
Robert K.
4 Oct 2017
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So happy with my experience here!I have been following El Toro for a while, having been introduced to an artist's work through a friend.  One day I was thinking about a piece I had in mind for a while... Read More
So happy with my experience here!I have been following El Toro for a while, having been introduced to an artist's work through a friend.  One day I was thinking about a piece I had in mind for a while, and I finally got a vision of what I wanted.  As I scrolled through their site I found a guest artist at the studio - Mosa - who does Polynesian style work.  I immediately called and set up a consult.When I went down, my wife decided to join me and talk to someone about her first tattoo.  She talked to Marty while I talked to Mosa.  Both took our non-artist "I have this idea in my head" framework and ran with it - and they did a great job.First, Marty - Super talented and made her first experience memorable.  He spent a lot of time refining the image to exactly what she wanted, and he did a great job at it.  He is a great artist with an eye for detail and knowledge of good craftsmanship and artistry.  As a bonus, he knows how to work a tattoo gun well!  He also owns the shop and I can tell he runs a tight ship, and it pays off - this shop is super clean, super inviting, and exactly what I am looking for when I spend a lot of money and a lot of time on something I want to wear proudly and permanently.  My wife loves her piece and had a great experience with Marty.Second, Mosa.  This guy went above and beyond to bring my image to life so to speak.  He is currently finishing my half sleeve and every time I look at it I am just wow'ed by what he has accomplished from my very rough draft of an idea.  He managed to blend a bold idea into a beautiful work of art and it really speaks to what I wanted from the piece.  Working with him has been a great experience and I could not say enough great things about how he works and the talent that he brings to your tattoo experience.Finally, I will also note that Sam works out of the shop too and it was her work that I first spotted on a friend.  She uses color to her advantage in a cartoon-oriented style, and her work really stands out and pops if you are looking for something in that vein.All in all, great shop, talented artists, clean digs, and just a fun place to get work done! Read Less
LISA GRETSINGER ROAD KITTEN
21 Sep 2017
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I've been going to EL TORO PIERCING AND TATTOOS for approximately 15yrs, Marty has been doing 99.5% of my Sleeves & he is going to do my full back piece and my legs. I absolutely love all of them down... Read More
I've been going to EL TORO PIERCING AND TATTOOS for approximately 15yrs, Marty has been doing 99.5% of my Sleeves & he is going to do my full back piece and my legs. I absolutely love all of them down there. They are the kindest people you could meet. Read Less
Jen. O.
15 Aug 2017
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A friend of mine got a tattoo there and I accompanied her. I personally didn't like the environment. My friend was OK with her tattoo.
Liz S.
4 Aug 2017
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I love this place. Daniel pierced my 2nd hole  piercings with 16g barbells & he did such a great job they healed in a week!I went back today to stretch out my first wholes to 8g & he did another amazi... Read More
I love this place. Daniel pierced my 2nd hole  piercings with 16g barbells & he did such a great job they healed in a week!I went back today to stretch out my first wholes to 8g & he did another amazing job. He's super nice & very careful. I also met melissa & she's very nice too. I highly recommend this place. My next thing to get there is a tattoo with my mom & sister . Read Less
Juana Maria Perez
6 Jul 2017
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Best place to do any tattoos and cover ups... I done all my tattoos in this place... Marty fix an old black tattoo he made a beautiful colored cover up, you can even tell what was before, love Marty's... Read More
Best place to do any tattoos and cover ups... I done all my tattoos in this place... Marty fix an old black tattoo he made a beautiful colored cover up, you can even tell what was before, love Marty's work he is awesome Read Less
Get Fit
23 Jun 2017
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Great shop, the entire team is Fantastic!! During my sessions I got to watch them work with a variety of customers getting both tattoos as well as piercings. They were knowledgeable, accommodating, an... Read More
Great shop, the entire team is Fantastic!! During my sessions I got to watch them work with a variety of customers getting both tattoos as well as piercings. They were knowledgeable, accommodating, and most importantly friendly. I've been in customer service over 15 years and if there is one thing I know to hold true it is that you cannot fake sincerity and the genuine desire to make the customers experience pleasant, and they did just that. Sam did an awesome job of not o⋯⋯nly tattooing but of communicating and explaining the process. She took her time and showed a real sense of pride in her work. She made you feel comfortable and was very engaging. I would definitely recommend this shop and will be back. Thank you for making my first tatoo experience a good one �. 查看更多 Read Less
Marlee Day
14 Jun 2017
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Always clean and welcoming.
Abdul A.
31 May 2017
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Marty is a Great artist and has a  nice clean shop. He was telling me how he checks the needle  right out of the packaging to make sure its straight and good to go. My tattoo came out really good .Eve... Read More
Marty is a Great artist and has a  nice clean shop. He was telling me how he checks the needle  right out of the packaging to make sure its straight and good to go. My tattoo came out really good .Everyone has been telling  me how great my tattoo looks and how much detail it had. Also how good is line work is. I would definitely recommend him to anyone local in need for some ink. Read Less
A'ndrea C.
29 May 2017
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Went and saw Melissa for a Daith Piercing and everyone in the shop were very professional and informational. I would 100% recommend El Toro Body Shop in Morgan Hill.
Angel Ica
29 May 2017
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Marty is the best! He did an amazing job with my tattoo and was so patient with all the details that I wanted.
Janie Garcia
29 May 2017
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Super clean, professional, well decorated, chill environment. Got introduced through Daniel, their piercing apprentice and oh man am I glad I was. Sam hooked me up with a flawless tattoo and I am so h... Read More
Super clean, professional, well decorated, chill environment. Got introduced through Daniel, their piercing apprentice and oh man am I glad I was. Sam hooked me up with a flawless tattoo and I am so happy. I love piercings and tattoos so I see plenty more visits to El toro Body Shop in my future! Read Less
Beth Thomson
18 May 2017
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Sam did a great job with my tattoo. It was my first and I couldn't have felt more comfortable. Will be back for more!
Andy S.
5 May 2017
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Best tattoo shop I've ever been to. Sam has been my tattoo artist for about 4 years now, and she does fantastic work. I am always satisfied with the results. Marty and the entire staff there are very ... Read More
Best tattoo shop I've ever been to. Sam has been my tattoo artist for about 4 years now, and she does fantastic work. I am always satisfied with the results. Marty and the entire staff there are very friendly and make you feel extremely comfortable upon your arrival. A Very clean and well sanitized environment . I have referred several family members and friends to the shop and they are always pleased with the results. I will always be going here for my tattoos. Read Less
Aurora Cross
2 May 2017
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Just got an arm piece done by Johnny last night and I couldn't be happier. The shop is clean and professional. Johnny paid extreme attention to detail, took his time with placement to ensure it was pe... Read More
Just got an arm piece done by Johnny last night and I couldn't be happier. The shop is clean and professional. Johnny paid extreme attention to detail, took his time with placement to ensure it was perfect. He drew a custom piece for me and listened very closely to what I wanted and the result was phenomenal! I will definitely be returning to Johnny at El Toro for future work! Read Less
Aurora C.
30 Apr 2017
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Just got an arm piece done by Johnny last night and I couldn't be happier. The shop is clean and professional. Johnny paid extreme attention to detail, took his time with placement to ensure it was pe... Read More
Just got an arm piece done by Johnny last night and I couldn't be happier. The shop is clean and professional. Johnny paid extreme attention to detail, took his time with placement to ensure it was perfect. He drew a  custom piece for me and listened very closely to what I wanted and the result was phenomenal! I will definitely be returning to Johnny at El Toro for future work! Read Less
Amanda A.
14 Apr 2017
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Johnny did my Minnie Mouse tattoo and it came out perfectly! It was exactly what I wanted and he triple checked with where he placed it to make sure it was level on my forearm. He did an amazing job! ... Read More
Johnny did my Minnie Mouse tattoo and it came out perfectly! It was exactly what I wanted and he triple checked with where he placed it to make sure it was level on my forearm. He did an amazing job! I am very very happy! Read Less
Rachel Anne Rentfrow
11 Apr 2017
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Best shop ever!!!! Marty Sam Johnny and Mosa are awesome!!!
Lanora Roybal-Bousfield
10 Apr 2017
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Very nice professional people. Very clean. Highly recommend.
Carolyn Sisto
10 Apr 2017
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No piercers on Sundays:/
Morgan Rowe
22 Feb 2017
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Love going to El Toro! Everyone is so nice, makes me want to go back for more and more! Going back soon for another piercing!
Stephanie Aguilar
6 Feb 2017
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I took my daughter for her first tattoo with Johnny last week and we had the best experience! He took his time and explained the whole process. We gave him a design that he modified and made original ... Read More
I took my daughter for her first tattoo with Johnny last week and we had the best experience! He took his time and explained the whole process. We gave him a design that he modified and made original perfectly. Everyone in the shop was really, really welcoming, polite and professional and the shop is spotless. We shopped around before coming here and I'm so glad we did because I don't think you can put a price on something that's on your body permanently and they totally exceeded our expectations professionally and artistically. We will definitely be coming back. Read Less
Stephanie A.
6 Feb 2017
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I took my daughter for her first tattoo with Johnny last week and we had the best experience! He took his time and explained the whole process. We gave him a design that he modified and made original ... Read More
I took my daughter for her first tattoo with Johnny last week and we had the best experience! He took his time and explained the whole process. We gave him a design that he modified and made original perfectly. Everyone in the shop was really, really welcoming, polite and professional and the shop is spotless.  We shopped around before coming here and I'm so glad we did because I don't think you can put a price on something that's on your body permanently and they totally exceeded our expectations professionally and artistically. We will definitely be coming back. Read Less
Teri G.
4 Feb 2017
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I have had tattoos done by Marty. He is a wonderful artist. Now I just got piercing by Daniel. He was very professional very clean and very gentle. I would recommend this shop for your full body art.
Kylie W.
30 Jan 2017
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I went to another shop and got my nostril pierced, which ended up being a big mistake. My jewelry was not put in correctly, and I really wasn't keen on the idea of going back to the same piercer to ha... Read More
I went to another shop and got my nostril pierced, which ended up being a big mistake. My jewelry was not put in correctly, and I really wasn't keen on the idea of going back to the same piercer to have it fixed. I desperately called El Toro, explained my situation, and they were able to get me in the very next day to take a look. Melissa put me right at ease; she seemed to know exactly what to do and went straight to work. She actually took the time to explain the different jewelry to me beforehand and talked me through everything she was doing, as she was doing it. It was exactly the kind of experience I wanted and should have had the first time around. I left with a MUCH better fitting, correctly installed piece of jewelry and a huge sense of relief. Thank you Melissa and El Toro staff! HIGHLY recommend! Read Less
Amy B.
22 Jan 2017
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Went in for a tragus and forward helix piercing. The atmosphere is professional and clean; all employees were friendly. Melissa was excellent; knowledgeable, professional, and beyond competent. I woul... Read More
Went in for a tragus and forward helix piercing. The atmosphere is professional and clean; all employees were friendly. Melissa was excellent; knowledgeable, professional, and beyond competent. I would highly recommend her, and this shop, to anyone looking for a piercing. Daniel was also great, helpful, and competent! Read Less
Gaurav T.
31 Dec 2016
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Its amazing place i got my tattoo from martin..he did the fantastic job..thank you martin
Gina MacRenaris-Byers
27 Dec 2016
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Daniel pierced my upper ear and he was amazing. He took his time and I haven't been sore at all. No infection or discomfort. I can even sleep on it. Great experience and great people. Totally recommen... Read More
Daniel pierced my upper ear and he was amazing. He took his time and I haven't been sore at all. No infection or discomfort. I can even sleep on it. Great experience and great people. Totally recommend to all. Thanks for everything! Read Less
Jennifer B.
17 Nov 2016
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Go to Melissa for piercings!! :) I got my nose pierced by her yesterday and I'm really happy with it. My friend also got her nose done by her and both turned out great.
Brandi C.
4 Aug 2016
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I had a Daith piercing done today and I was blown away by the friendliness and professionalism of El Toro shop and Melissa. The man in the front of the store provided excellent service. Melissa is a t... Read More
I had a Daith piercing done today and I was blown away by the friendliness and professionalism of El Toro shop and Melissa. The man in the front of the store provided excellent service. Melissa is a true professional- she is extremely knowledgeable and caring. She explained everything she did and her equipment was super clean. Thank you! Read Less
Ken M.
20 Jun 2016
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Amazing tattoos !!!! I will get all of my tattoos here:) they are so worth the price and the quality is great! And detail is so fine !!:) they are super clean facility. Ever thing is spotless in there... Read More
Amazing tattoos !!!! I will get all of my tattoos here:) they are so worth the price and the quality is great! And detail is so fine !!:) they are super clean facility. Ever thing is spotless in there. They even have a certified nurse for the piercings!!! I would highly recommend to give this place a look.  ( Marty, Sam, and Johnny are the tattoo artist there). Read Less
M M.
15 Jun 2016
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I had an amazing experience here for my first non-earlobe piercing. I wanted to get the industrial but Melissa was honest with me and stated my ear was not a good fit for that piercing because of my e... Read More
I had an amazing experience here for my first non-earlobe piercing. I wanted to get the industrial but Melissa was honest with me and stated my ear was not a good fit for that piercing because of my ear lobe shape and that it probably wouldn't heal properly. This showed me how experience she was to know that which instantly made me feel better about the whole thing. I ended up getting the tragus instead and it went very well. It hardly hurt and Melissa was explaining everything as she was doing it which made me feel calm. She's so friendly and so is the front desk staff. FYI the shop is located on the second floor, I got lost looking for it and was late for my appt. but they were still willing to take me. :) Read Less
Di T.
20 Feb 2016
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I had been researching a couple of piercings I wanted to get. I'd been going to the same piercer for almost 12 years, but had recently moved out of that area. I really needed a piercer i could trust, ... Read More
I had been researching a couple of piercings I wanted to get. I'd been going to the same piercer for almost 12 years, but had recently moved out of that area. I really needed a piercer i could trust, and was experienced. I came across this shop right here in my home town! I called, and made an appointment. When I walked in, I was greeted by Daniel..he's super nice, and we geeked out on our similar tattoo theme together! I liked him a lot!  Melissa did my piercings! She's great! Friendly, experienced, professional. I'm so glad to have gone there. I had a great first experience with this shop, and I know I will be back. They also have a really nice selection of piercing jewelry in the shop. Melissa told me they also do special orders. I will definitely go back! Read Less
Shannon S.
8 Sep 2015
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John was absolutely great. Exceptional artistry and such a positive personality; both of which are hard to find. This was my first tattoo by John but will definitely not be my last.
Kurt A
29 Mar 2015
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I went to Marty on the recommendation of some friends and he was amazing. He took a simple picture and made it into exactly what was in my head. I'm already planning my next tattoo! El Toro also has S... Read More
I went to Marty on the recommendation of some friends and he was amazing. He took a simple picture and made it into exactly what was in my head. I'm already planning my next tattoo! El Toro also has Sam Rusk who does great work (check out her book!) and they do piercing. The thing that struck me the first time I went was the cleanliness and lighting, not at all what I was expecting from a tattoo shop (I know better now). Thanks, Marty! Read Less
Kurt A.
28 Mar 2015
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I went to Marty on the recommendation of some friends and he was amazing. He took a simple picture and made it into exactly what was in my head. I'm already planning my next tattoo! As a bonus El Toro... Read More
I went to Marty on the recommendation of some friends and he was amazing. He took a simple picture and made it into exactly what was in my head. I'm already planning my next tattoo! As a bonus El Toro also has Sam Rusk who does great work (check out her book!) and they do piercing.The thing that struck me the first time I went was the cleanliness and lighting, not at all what I was expecting from a tattoo shop (I know better now).Thanks, Marty! Read Less
Kim C.
12 Jul 2014
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I LOVE El Toro. Marty has been tattooing me for 6 plus years now and does an amazing job every time. It's always super clean and the entire staff is very friendly. Since I started going to Marty I've ... Read More
I LOVE El Toro. Marty has been tattooing me for 6 plus years now and does an amazing job every time. It's always super clean and the entire staff is very friendly. Since I started going to Marty I've reffered many friends, boyfriend and sisters. They have all been extremely happy with his work. Truly an amazing artist! Read Less
Kevin J.
16 Feb 2014
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First, let me state that my wife and I are in our late forties and have talked about getting tattoos for 20 yrs.  until the kids got out of the house, we were always reluctant. Finally, as part of a 2... Read More
First, let me state that my wife and I are in our late forties and have talked about getting tattoos for 20 yrs.  until the kids got out of the house, we were always reluctant. Finally, as part of a 2014 New Years resolution, we decided to take the plunge and started investigating shops.   Based on friend referrals and the Yelp reviews, we ended up at El Toro Body Shop.   As tattoo virgins, we wanted to find a place that "fit" us. The shop was clean, professional and very mellow.  We meet Marty and he referred us to a brand new artist Brandon based on what we were looking for.  Brandon was very patient and explained everything in detail.  I brought in six different dragon pictures each with a different piece/ body section I wanted.  Brandon created the perfect image that fit me.  My wife  just explained what she wanted and he converted the description into a perfect picture for her review. My wife had one four hour session.  I had two sessions of 6 hrs and 3 hrs to finish my dragon.  We were in the shop quite a bit over several weeks.  I watched Marty, Sam and Brandon work.  All true professionals that made us feel comfortable.  We saw four to five other tattoos completed.  All great work. The results are awesome and we both highly recommend El Toro Body shop no matter what you're looking for.   Check out the results.  Amazing! Read Less
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El Toro Body Shop

Morgan Hill, California
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17400 Monterey Road
Morgan Hill California 95037
Wednesday
14:00PM-22:00PM
Thursday
14:00PM-22:00PM
Friday
14:00PM-22:00PM
Saturday
14:00PM-22:00PM
Sunday
14:00PM-22:00PM
Isabel D.
25 Jul 2019
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great experience with mosa for my second tattoo !! took about 5 minutes and has healed amazingly, will for sure be returning for my next tattoo !!
Jesse G.
24 Jul 2019
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Truly an amazing tattoo shop, great atmosphere, positive vibes, professional artists I can't say enough good things about this place I recently got some ink done by Mosa, he exceeded my expectations, ... Read More
Truly an amazing tattoo shop, great atmosphere, positive vibes, professional artists I can't say enough good things about this place I recently got some ink done by Mosa, he exceeded my expectations, I had a very special tattoo done for me and he made it a great experience. If your looking to get professional work with great artist, this is your place simply put I'm so glad I came here.!!!!!!! Read Less
Jenn M.
25 May 2019
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UPDATE2 - I'm on your Yelp page now using the app and Facebook and no mention of ID for minors. UPDATE - Melissa, if you are claiming that you didn't receive a message from me then you need to see wha... Read More
UPDATE2 - I'm on your Yelp page now using the app and Facebook and no mention of ID for minors. UPDATE - Melissa, if you are claiming that you didn't receive a message from me then you need to see what's wrong with your website. I messaged you twice and called and left voicemails. I decide to call yesterday and was extremely excited you answered and surprised that you had something same day. I specifically told the girl (I think it was Sam) that this was for my daughter. Not once did she mention my daughter needed ID. I didn't get your info from yelp, I specifically used your website, when I couldn't get through via the phone in Jan., so if yelp had this info I wasn't aware. Either way, I should have been told. Also he called you within minutes of me leaving. I just got into my car when he called me. I know they are human and mistakes happen, but that was important information I needed. It's their job, not mine, to tell the customer what to bring regardless if age was given or not. It should be standard procedure. To be honest, I don't recall having to bring identification for my daughter the last time. That was approx 5years ago, how was I to remember? And what if I was anew client and didn't know anything? I understand the law and his need to comply. Why couldn't he have tried al least to accommodate me even if the end outcome was still a no? When your dealing with people they should always feel that you are truly sorry and you made an effort to accommodate them he did neither. He waited until I got pissed off stormed out. Not cool. Now I have to find another place and she has to wait longer. - JM 5/26/19I want to note- we have been here before and had a wonderful experience. But this time around, we did not.Back in January of this year I made an effort to message the piercer/owner Melissa in regards to getting my daughters ears re-pierced. I never received a response so I called and left a voicemail. Again nothing. Followed up a few weeks later nothing. I could never even get anyone on the phone. We let it go told my daughter she'll just have to wait. She brought it up again just today and I called to see if they'd had availability and checking pricing. They happened to answer and had a booking within the hour so we booked and I rushed over from Gilroy, during Mushroom Mardi Gra struggled to find parking to make it there on time. Once we arrived the piercer (can't remember his name) looked at her ears and then tells me "oh btw, minors require a form of photo ID" I'm like "why wasn't I told this upon booking the apt? The girl (I guess the tattoo artist) didn't mention it to me when I booked." He told me "do you want to reschedule?" And I'm like "no." She knew it was for my daughter yet she failed to tell me. I told him "I have ID," but he insisted my daughter needed one (she is 11). I asked him "can we email it to you, I'll have her dad send a picture." He said "no. I need a physical copy." I became frustrated and gave him a piece of my mind. I also asked if I could talk to the owner he said she wasn't there and also asked for a card, he said to contact her via the email. (He was aware of my previous contact issue back in Jan.) I told him forget it and left. As I got to my car, I get a phone  call from him. I guess he decided to call the owner AFTER I left. AFTER he refused to call when I was present. She said go ahead and do it if I'm still around. I appreciate her accommodating me, but the piercer should have called the owner when I asked NOT AFTER this blew up.  I told him no and refused to ever do business there again. Just a note to the owner- The tattoo artist shouldn't be taking calls for piercings if she's not properly informed of what is needed from the clients.How can they be properly prepared before driving down so they are not turned away? This could have been avoided if 1) the website was properly updated with this very valuable information 2) All employees were trained to know what is needed when working with minors so they can inform people when booking and  3) when someone asks for a manager, you get the damn manager. Read Less
Melanie P.
11 Apr 2019
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Ive gotten 2 piercings and 2 tatoos here and every time they are professional and friendly. The stage is constandlty washing their hands and sanitizing. Its very clean. They triple check you are happy... Read More
Ive gotten 2 piercings and 2 tatoos here and every time they are professional and friendly. The stage is constandlty washing their hands and sanitizing. Its very clean. They triple check you are happy before doing anything permanent. During the tattoos they check in to make sure youre doing play and check if you need a break. Definitely my go to shop. Read Less
Amanda N.
9 Mar 2019
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Got a couple piercings done by Daniel and it was great! He's very nice and explains things as he does them. I'm normally a nervous person but he did well keeping me calm :) Would definitely come again... Read More
Got a couple piercings done by Daniel and it was great! He's very nice and explains things as he does them. I'm normally a nervous person but he did well keeping me calm :) Would definitely come again. Read Less
David H.
8 Jan 2019
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Have received 2 of my piercings there! LOVE this place!!! Staff is always so nice and welcoming and genuinely want to make sure to walk you thru aftercare process. Daniel is awesome too!!!
Emily H.
26 Nov 2018
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I went in for a very small, simple, roman numeral tattoo. It became clear that the artist I was assigned was very new and was given the simple tattoo for starters. I left with crooked uneven lines and... Read More
I went in for a very small, simple, roman numeral tattoo. It became clear that the artist I was assigned was very new and was given the simple tattoo for starters. I left with crooked uneven lines and had to have it redone. Read Less
Patrick C.
5 Aug 2018
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I started my Hawaiian tatau journey with Mosa Fotu a year ago. It started with 2 tattoos, 1 on my left arm and 1 on my left leg to honor my maternal grandmother from Hilo, Hawai'i. Along the way the g... Read More
I started my Hawaiian tatau journey with Mosa Fotu a year ago. It started with 2 tattoos, 1 on my left arm and 1 on my left leg to honor my maternal grandmother from Hilo, Hawai'i. Along the way the great Sam Rusk added a beautiful King Kamehameha statue tattoo; she does amazing artwork! Now the collaboration is becoming a full bodysuit! I cannot say enough about El Toro Body Shop, it's like Marty, Melissa, Mosa and Sam are all family now; my Ohana. Read Less
Jenn McCall
22 May 2018
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My husband got an amazing tattoo from Sam and she was amazing! It was his first and she was so calm and attentive to his level of pain. He did Great! I can wait until I get my new ink from her soon!
Christian Sanchez
21 May 2018
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I got my first ever piercings on my ear lobes, eyelets to be exact, it was more than just a job well done, very professional. Daniel is a badass and truly communicates with his patients. Totally clean... Read More
I got my first ever piercings on my ear lobes, eyelets to be exact, it was more than just a job well done, very professional. Daniel is a badass and truly communicates with his patients. Totally clean and ample environment. I will definitely will go back to get more gauges and maybe a few tattoos. Read Less
Gina Byers
17 Apr 2018
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I go to Sam (tatoos) and Daniel (piercings). They are very professional and pay close attention to detail. It's a very sanitary shop. The staff is friendly and professional.
Carlie Budi
12 Feb 2018
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Sam is amazing! Love her laxed, professional, throrough, appreciative and attentive demeanor. Her work is amazing and I can’t wait to get my next tattoo. The shop is very friendly, clean and client or... Read More
Sam is amazing! Love her laxed, professional, throrough, appreciative and attentive demeanor. Her work is amazing and I can’t wait to get my next tattoo. The shop is very friendly, clean and client oriented. Daniel is great at following up as well. I would totally recommend them! Read Less
Diane D.
7 Jan 2018
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I had a piercing service with Melissa. She is also an Rn. Her demeanor and nursing experience made me feel comfortable and in good hands. I look forward to seeing her again! I would recommend.  While... Read More
I had a piercing service with Melissa. She is also an Rn. Her demeanor and nursing experience made me feel comfortable and in good hands. I look forward to seeing her again! I would recommend.  While there I also had a chat with Sam about the possibility of a tattoo. Looking at Sam's portfolio I was highly impressed with her creativity and skill level!  The shop has a good vibe. Read Less
Justin Jeske
17 Dec 2017
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Full of amazing art and even better people!!
Robert K.
4 Oct 2017
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So happy with my experience here!I have been following El Toro for a while, having been introduced to an artist's work through a friend.  One day I was thinking about a piece I had in mind for a while... Read More
So happy with my experience here!I have been following El Toro for a while, having been introduced to an artist's work through a friend.  One day I was thinking about a piece I had in mind for a while, and I finally got a vision of what I wanted.  As I scrolled through their site I found a guest artist at the studio - Mosa - who does Polynesian style work.  I immediately called and set up a consult.When I went down, my wife decided to join me and talk to someone about her first tattoo.  She talked to Marty while I talked to Mosa.  Both took our non-artist "I have this idea in my head" framework and ran with it - and they did a great job.First, Marty - Super talented and made her first experience memorable.  He spent a lot of time refining the image to exactly what she wanted, and he did a great job at it.  He is a great artist with an eye for detail and knowledge of good craftsmanship and artistry.  As a bonus, he knows how to work a tattoo gun well!  He also owns the shop and I can tell he runs a tight ship, and it pays off - this shop is super clean, super inviting, and exactly what I am looking for when I spend a lot of money and a lot of time on something I want to wear proudly and permanently.  My wife loves her piece and had a great experience with Marty.Second, Mosa.  This guy went above and beyond to bring my image to life so to speak.  He is currently finishing my half sleeve and every time I look at it I am just wow'ed by what he has accomplished from my very rough draft of an idea.  He managed to blend a bold idea into a beautiful work of art and it really speaks to what I wanted from the piece.  Working with him has been a great experience and I could not say enough great things about how he works and the talent that he brings to your tattoo experience.Finally, I will also note that Sam works out of the shop too and it was her work that I first spotted on a friend.  She uses color to her advantage in a cartoon-oriented style, and her work really stands out and pops if you are looking for something in that vein.All in all, great shop, talented artists, clean digs, and just a fun place to get work done! Read Less
LISA GRETSINGER ROAD KITTEN
21 Sep 2017
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I've been going to EL TORO PIERCING AND TATTOOS for approximately 15yrs, Marty has been doing 99.5% of my Sleeves & he is going to do my full back piece and my legs. I absolutely love all of them down... Read More
I've been going to EL TORO PIERCING AND TATTOOS for approximately 15yrs, Marty has been doing 99.5% of my Sleeves & he is going to do my full back piece and my legs. I absolutely love all of them down there. They are the kindest people you could meet. Read Less
Jen. O.
15 Aug 2017
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A friend of mine got a tattoo there and I accompanied her. I personally didn't like the environment. My friend was OK with her tattoo.
Liz S.
4 Aug 2017
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I love this place. Daniel pierced my 2nd hole  piercings with 16g barbells & he did such a great job they healed in a week!I went back today to stretch out my first wholes to 8g & he did another amazi... Read More
I love this place. Daniel pierced my 2nd hole  piercings with 16g barbells & he did such a great job they healed in a week!I went back today to stretch out my first wholes to 8g & he did another amazing job. He's super nice & very careful. I also met melissa & she's very nice too. I highly recommend this place. My next thing to get there is a tattoo with my mom & sister . Read Less
Juana Maria Perez
6 Jul 2017
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Best place to do any tattoos and cover ups... I done all my tattoos in this place... Marty fix an old black tattoo he made a beautiful colored cover up, you can even tell what was before, love Marty's... Read More
Best place to do any tattoos and cover ups... I done all my tattoos in this place... Marty fix an old black tattoo he made a beautiful colored cover up, you can even tell what was before, love Marty's work he is awesome Read Less
Get Fit
23 Jun 2017
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Great shop, the entire team is Fantastic!! During my sessions I got to watch them work with a variety of customers getting both tattoos as well as piercings. They were knowledgeable, accommodating, an... Read More
Great shop, the entire team is Fantastic!! During my sessions I got to watch them work with a variety of customers getting both tattoos as well as piercings. They were knowledgeable, accommodating, and most importantly friendly. I've been in customer service over 15 years and if there is one thing I know to hold true it is that you cannot fake sincerity and the genuine desire to make the customers experience pleasant, and they did just that. Sam did an awesome job of not o⋯⋯nly tattooing but of communicating and explaining the process. She took her time and showed a real sense of pride in her work. She made you feel comfortable and was very engaging. I would definitely recommend this shop and will be back. Thank you for making my first tatoo experience a good one �. 查看更多 Read Less
Marlee Day
14 Jun 2017
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Always clean and welcoming.
Abdul A.
31 May 2017
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Marty is a Great artist and has a  nice clean shop. He was telling me how he checks the needle  right out of the packaging to make sure its straight and good to go. My tattoo came out really good .Eve... Read More
Marty is a Great artist and has a  nice clean shop. He was telling me how he checks the needle  right out of the packaging to make sure its straight and good to go. My tattoo came out really good .Everyone has been telling  me how great my tattoo looks and how much detail it had. Also how good is line work is. I would definitely recommend him to anyone local in need for some ink. Read Less
A'ndrea C.
29 May 2017
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Went and saw Melissa for a Daith Piercing and everyone in the shop were very professional and informational. I would 100% recommend El Toro Body Shop in Morgan Hill.
Angel Ica
29 May 2017
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Marty is the best! He did an amazing job with my tattoo and was so patient with all the details that I wanted.
Janie Garcia
29 May 2017
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Super clean, professional, well decorated, chill environment. Got introduced through Daniel, their piercing apprentice and oh man am I glad I was. Sam hooked me up with a flawless tattoo and I am so h... Read More
Super clean, professional, well decorated, chill environment. Got introduced through Daniel, their piercing apprentice and oh man am I glad I was. Sam hooked me up with a flawless tattoo and I am so happy. I love piercings and tattoos so I see plenty more visits to El toro Body Shop in my future! Read Less
Beth Thomson
18 May 2017
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Sam did a great job with my tattoo. It was my first and I couldn't have felt more comfortable. Will be back for more!
Andy S.
5 May 2017
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Best tattoo shop I've ever been to. Sam has been my tattoo artist for about 4 years now, and she does fantastic work. I am always satisfied with the results. Marty and the entire staff there are very ... Read More
Best tattoo shop I've ever been to. Sam has been my tattoo artist for about 4 years now, and she does fantastic work. I am always satisfied with the results. Marty and the entire staff there are very friendly and make you feel extremely comfortable upon your arrival. A Very clean and well sanitized environment . I have referred several family members and friends to the shop and they are always pleased with the results. I will always be going here for my tattoos. Read Less
Aurora Cross
2 May 2017
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Just got an arm piece done by Johnny last night and I couldn't be happier. The shop is clean and professional. Johnny paid extreme attention to detail, took his time with placement to ensure it was pe... Read More
Just got an arm piece done by Johnny last night and I couldn't be happier. The shop is clean and professional. Johnny paid extreme attention to detail, took his time with placement to ensure it was perfect. He drew a custom piece for me and listened very closely to what I wanted and the result was phenomenal! I will definitely be returning to Johnny at El Toro for future work! Read Less
Aurora C.
30 Apr 2017
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Just got an arm piece done by Johnny last night and I couldn't be happier. The shop is clean and professional. Johnny paid extreme attention to detail, took his time with placement to ensure it was pe... Read More
Just got an arm piece done by Johnny last night and I couldn't be happier. The shop is clean and professional. Johnny paid extreme attention to detail, took his time with placement to ensure it was perfect. He drew a  custom piece for me and listened very closely to what I wanted and the result was phenomenal! I will definitely be returning to Johnny at El Toro for future work! Read Less
Amanda A.
14 Apr 2017
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Johnny did my Minnie Mouse tattoo and it came out perfectly! It was exactly what I wanted and he triple checked with where he placed it to make sure it was level on my forearm. He did an amazing job! ... Read More
Johnny did my Minnie Mouse tattoo and it came out perfectly! It was exactly what I wanted and he triple checked with where he placed it to make sure it was level on my forearm. He did an amazing job! I am very very happy! Read Less
Rachel Anne Rentfrow
11 Apr 2017
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Best shop ever!!!! Marty Sam Johnny and Mosa are awesome!!!
Lanora Roybal-Bousfield
10 Apr 2017
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Very nice professional people. Very clean. Highly recommend.
Carolyn Sisto
10 Apr 2017
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No piercers on Sundays:/
Morgan Rowe
22 Feb 2017
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Love going to El Toro! Everyone is so nice, makes me want to go back for more and more! Going back soon for another piercing!
Stephanie Aguilar
6 Feb 2017
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I took my daughter for her first tattoo with Johnny last week and we had the best experience! He took his time and explained the whole process. We gave him a design that he modified and made original ... Read More
I took my daughter for her first tattoo with Johnny last week and we had the best experience! He took his time and explained the whole process. We gave him a design that he modified and made original perfectly. Everyone in the shop was really, really welcoming, polite and professional and the shop is spotless. We shopped around before coming here and I'm so glad we did because I don't think you can put a price on something that's on your body permanently and they totally exceeded our expectations professionally and artistically. We will definitely be coming back. Read Less
Stephanie A.
6 Feb 2017
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I took my daughter for her first tattoo with Johnny last week and we had the best experience! He took his time and explained the whole process. We gave him a design that he modified and made original ... Read More
I took my daughter for her first tattoo with Johnny last week and we had the best experience! He took his time and explained the whole process. We gave him a design that he modified and made original perfectly. Everyone in the shop was really, really welcoming, polite and professional and the shop is spotless.  We shopped around before coming here and I'm so glad we did because I don't think you can put a price on something that's on your body permanently and they totally exceeded our expectations professionally and artistically. We will definitely be coming back. Read Less
Teri G.
4 Feb 2017
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I have had tattoos done by Marty. He is a wonderful artist. Now I just got piercing by Daniel. He was very professional very clean and very gentle. I would recommend this shop for your full body art.
Kylie W.
30 Jan 2017
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I went to another shop and got my nostril pierced, which ended up being a big mistake. My jewelry was not put in correctly, and I really wasn't keen on the idea of going back to the same piercer to ha... Read More
I went to another shop and got my nostril pierced, which ended up being a big mistake. My jewelry was not put in correctly, and I really wasn't keen on the idea of going back to the same piercer to have it fixed. I desperately called El Toro, explained my situation, and they were able to get me in the very next day to take a look. Melissa put me right at ease; she seemed to know exactly what to do and went straight to work. She actually took the time to explain the different jewelry to me beforehand and talked me through everything she was doing, as she was doing it. It was exactly the kind of experience I wanted and should have had the first time around. I left with a MUCH better fitting, correctly installed piece of jewelry and a huge sense of relief. Thank you Melissa and El Toro staff! HIGHLY recommend! Read Less
Amy B.
22 Jan 2017
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Went in for a tragus and forward helix piercing. The atmosphere is professional and clean; all employees were friendly. Melissa was excellent; knowledgeable, professional, and beyond competent. I woul... Read More
Went in for a tragus and forward helix piercing. The atmosphere is professional and clean; all employees were friendly. Melissa was excellent; knowledgeable, professional, and beyond competent. I would highly recommend her, and this shop, to anyone looking for a piercing. Daniel was also great, helpful, and competent! Read Less
Gaurav T.
31 Dec 2016
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Its amazing place i got my tattoo from martin..he did the fantastic job..thank you martin
Gina MacRenaris-Byers
27 Dec 2016
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Daniel pierced my upper ear and he was amazing. He took his time and I haven't been sore at all. No infection or discomfort. I can even sleep on it. Great experience and great people. Totally recommen... Read More
Daniel pierced my upper ear and he was amazing. He took his time and I haven't been sore at all. No infection or discomfort. I can even sleep on it. Great experience and great people. Totally recommend to all. Thanks for everything! Read Less
Jennifer B.
17 Nov 2016
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Go to Melissa for piercings!! :) I got my nose pierced by her yesterday and I'm really happy with it. My friend also got her nose done by her and both turned out great.
Brandi C.
4 Aug 2016
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I had a Daith piercing done today and I was blown away by the friendliness and professionalism of El Toro shop and Melissa. The man in the front of the store provided excellent service. Melissa is a t... Read More
I had a Daith piercing done today and I was blown away by the friendliness and professionalism of El Toro shop and Melissa. The man in the front of the store provided excellent service. Melissa is a true professional- she is extremely knowledgeable and caring. She explained everything she did and her equipment was super clean. Thank you! Read Less
Ken M.
20 Jun 2016
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Amazing tattoos !!!! I will get all of my tattoos here:) they are so worth the price and the quality is great! And detail is so fine !!:) they are super clean facility. Ever thing is spotless in there... Read More
Amazing tattoos !!!! I will get all of my tattoos here:) they are so worth the price and the quality is great! And detail is so fine !!:) they are super clean facility. Ever thing is spotless in there. They even have a certified nurse for the piercings!!! I would highly recommend to give this place a look.  ( Marty, Sam, and Johnny are the tattoo artist there). Read Less
M M.
15 Jun 2016
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I had an amazing experience here for my first non-earlobe piercing. I wanted to get the industrial but Melissa was honest with me and stated my ear was not a good fit for that piercing because of my e... Read More
I had an amazing experience here for my first non-earlobe piercing. I wanted to get the industrial but Melissa was honest with me and stated my ear was not a good fit for that piercing because of my ear lobe shape and that it probably wouldn't heal properly. This showed me how experience she was to know that which instantly made me feel better about the whole thing. I ended up getting the tragus instead and it went very well. It hardly hurt and Melissa was explaining everything as she was doing it which made me feel calm. She's so friendly and so is the front desk staff. FYI the shop is located on the second floor, I got lost looking for it and was late for my appt. but they were still willing to take me. :) Read Less
Di T.
20 Feb 2016
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I had been researching a couple of piercings I wanted to get. I'd been going to the same piercer for almost 12 years, but had recently moved out of that area. I really needed a piercer i could trust, ... Read More
I had been researching a couple of piercings I wanted to get. I'd been going to the same piercer for almost 12 years, but had recently moved out of that area. I really needed a piercer i could trust, and was experienced. I came across this shop right here in my home town! I called, and made an appointment. When I walked in, I was greeted by Daniel..he's super nice, and we geeked out on our similar tattoo theme together! I liked him a lot!  Melissa did my piercings! She's great! Friendly, experienced, professional. I'm so glad to have gone there. I had a great first experience with this shop, and I know I will be back. They also have a really nice selection of piercing jewelry in the shop. Melissa told me they also do special orders. I will definitely go back! Read Less
Shannon S.
8 Sep 2015
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John was absolutely great. Exceptional artistry and such a positive personality; both of which are hard to find. This was my first tattoo by John but will definitely not be my last.
Kurt A
29 Mar 2015
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I went to Marty on the recommendation of some friends and he was amazing. He took a simple picture and made it into exactly what was in my head. I'm already planning my next tattoo! El Toro also has S... Read More
I went to Marty on the recommendation of some friends and he was amazing. He took a simple picture and made it into exactly what was in my head. I'm already planning my next tattoo! El Toro also has Sam Rusk who does great work (check out her book!) and they do piercing. The thing that struck me the first time I went was the cleanliness and lighting, not at all what I was expecting from a tattoo shop (I know better now). Thanks, Marty! Read Less
Kurt A.
28 Mar 2015
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I went to Marty on the recommendation of some friends and he was amazing. He took a simple picture and made it into exactly what was in my head. I'm already planning my next tattoo! As a bonus El Toro... Read More
I went to Marty on the recommendation of some friends and he was amazing. He took a simple picture and made it into exactly what was in my head. I'm already planning my next tattoo! As a bonus El Toro also has Sam Rusk who does great work (check out her book!) and they do piercing.The thing that struck me the first time I went was the cleanliness and lighting, not at all what I was expecting from a tattoo shop (I know better now).Thanks, Marty! Read Less
Kim C.
12 Jul 2014
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I LOVE El Toro. Marty has been tattooing me for 6 plus years now and does an amazing job every time. It's always super clean and the entire staff is very friendly. Since I started going to Marty I've ... Read More
I LOVE El Toro. Marty has been tattooing me for 6 plus years now and does an amazing job every time. It's always super clean and the entire staff is very friendly. Since I started going to Marty I've reffered many friends, boyfriend and sisters. They have all been extremely happy with his work. Truly an amazing artist! Read Less
Kevin J.
16 Feb 2014
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First, let me state that my wife and I are in our late forties and have talked about getting tattoos for 20 yrs.  until the kids got out of the house, we were always reluctant. Finally, as part of a 2... Read More
First, let me state that my wife and I are in our late forties and have talked about getting tattoos for 20 yrs.  until the kids got out of the house, we were always reluctant. Finally, as part of a 2014 New Years resolution, we decided to take the plunge and started investigating shops.   Based on friend referrals and the Yelp reviews, we ended up at El Toro Body Shop.   As tattoo virgins, we wanted to find a place that "fit" us. The shop was clean, professional and very mellow.  We meet Marty and he referred us to a brand new artist Brandon based on what we were looking for.  Brandon was very patient and explained everything in detail.  I brought in six different dragon pictures each with a different piece/ body section I wanted.  Brandon created the perfect image that fit me.  My wife  just explained what she wanted and he converted the description into a perfect picture for her review. My wife had one four hour session.  I had two sessions of 6 hrs and 3 hrs to finish my dragon.  We were in the shop quite a bit over several weeks.  I watched Marty, Sam and Brandon work.  All true professionals that made us feel comfortable.  We saw four to five other tattoos completed.  All great work. The results are awesome and we both highly recommend El Toro Body shop no matter what you're looking for.   Check out the results.  Amazing! Read Less
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