Secret Sidewalk

Both my wife and I got some tattoo’s done here, they are AMAZING artists. Very clean place and everyone was very friendly and very helpful. They would have gotten 5 stars but our artist took a while to get back us and setup an appointment and when I finally went in for my appointment he was over an hour late.
I still HIGHLY recommend them all and will definitely be going back. Although this location is now CLOSED, they have a spot in Tracy that is open.

I’ve heard lots of great things about this place for years. I have several friends who recommended Eddy Reyes. I called them up and asked if they had time to work on a piece. All the artists there are really talented. Eddy was already tattooing somebody at the time and I wanted my tattoo NOW. I got Marcos Adame as my artist. He does a lot of the black and grey shading that I am looking for. They all do. But he didn’t have any appointments at that time. So it was pretty much like a walk in. I showed him my piece and he gave me an estimate (which wasn’t bad at all for the great work they do) and we started tatting real soon after. I have several tattoos and I am VERY picky about placement. I’ve had a tattoo done before at Twisted Illusions (down the street) and it was crooked, horribly done and rushed. I since gotten it lasered off. Marcos knows that placement is the most important thing to begin with since it’s going to be on your body for the rest of your life. So he didn’t mind how many times it took to put on the stencil. Very professional. He knows what he’s doing. He understands my art and told me its going to look exactly like it does in the picture. He took his time which I appriciate. There’s nothing worse than getting a tattoo by someone who’s got something to do at a certain time and when its close to it, he finishes up fast. I was so satisfied with his work I went back the next day to get shading on an existing tattoo. He told me he was going to take his time and no looking at the clock BS. That made me really happy. We did 3 hours one day and 3 hours the next. I told him how specific I am with details and everything I asked, he did.

I got my first tattoo here when i first turned 18 is 2007, i was referred by friends that got their sleeves done here. My first tattoo came out soooo beautiful, it was everything I dreamed out. I can’t remember the name of the guy who did it but he did such a great job with the coloring and everything. I also got my last name too, I was in great pain while getting my tattoo done but he joked around saying ur last name is Falcons right? which btw its Falcon. He scared me and laughed. everyone there is so nice as well.
I got my second tattoo done somewhere else which I FULLY regret because they did horribly on it. I came back here so they can fix it cuz i refused to go back to the other place. Paco redid my tattoo he said they usually dont go over other peoples work but he clearly seen how horrible it looked. he fixed it and made it look absolutely beautiful! I remember I only had sundays off and they are closed sundays, paco came on his day off to do my tat and we had the whole shop to our selves which was awesome. They play good music there to keep you calm.
Great place to be! I shall be going there for future tats. I referred ALOT of people to this place, i referred so much i should get some type of DISCOUNT! lol JK

I had been looking for an artist or a cool shop that I can get some artwork done that was Latino owned. I love supporting La Raza and figured it was time to do some searching. Word on the streets was that Secret Sidewalk was the spot with several talented artist. I contacted them online, Marcos Adame called back let me know to just drop on by before 9pm with my ideas and that we can chop a plan up.
I told my lady to get ready and we rolled down to the shop around 7:45pm and right away Marcos and Paco where very cool and welcomed us in to check out all the artwork. I loved the vibe, they never looked at us sideways, Marcos and Paco seemed excited about our ideas we both had, and even included their visions. It all was great and I asked if they had time to tat a Breast Cancer Ribbon (For my BF that was just diagnosed) on me, and a pair of cowboy boots and a Sombrero (In remembrance of her abuelito that just passed away) on my lady and they both said yes. Both tats meant a lot to us and I appreciate them still putting effort towards some simple tats. We both will definitely be back for the pieces I have planned! Even though both our tats are simple compared to other artwork we both already have we have received compliments on them.
I really really really appreciate their unpretentious chill vibe!

I have been to many tattoo places and this is by far the best that I have been to. The gentleman that did my work took the art that we brought in and reworked it into something so much better! I love my new tattoo and will be going back there in the future! The only thing that may be noted as a draw back is that it is a cash only establishment.

Paco did some magic, i gave him the project of trying to work around a existing tattoo and the man did his thing! It came out fierce. I paid him handsomely for work and worth while. Paco you are the man, and my little bro is smiling to his tribute up in Paradise! Thanks, I just sent over my other Lil bro and I wish you the best of luck in the future.

Paco is a true artist. He listened to our ideas and worked with us until we were 100% satisified.
Myself and the Ms. both got new ink from him and we couldn’t be any happier. He took his time and never rushed the artistic process. Watching him work was like watching a painter on canvas. He even freehanded a section of my tattoo.
Julio also retouched a faded tattoo and he made it look a whole lot better. He does great flower work. All the artists all have great attitudes, they make you feel comfortable in their work space, and their prices are very reasonable.
If you want to step your game up, check out the Secret Sidewalk.

This post is for Eddy Reyes only. My work was realistic black n white portraits. Awesome detail and the pride of workmanship shows. Some folks think my tats r stick ons (cuz they look that real). Eddy is Raza, professional, and fair. I had my work done a few years ago before popularity came in the mix. Supply and demand obviously kicks in. So, I’d say the price for a tat wit Eddy now is premium. He will hook it up, for the cost. Nevertheless, if you want a badass realistic black n white portrait, you get what you pay for with this guy.

You know how it is the first thing you do, the moment you turn 18, being the rebel young teenager that you are, was first to get a tattoo & a whole bunch of piercings. I was referred to this place, but being a student back then with not a lot of dough I shopped around in the area. I got my first tattoo here, the place was kind of hard to find, kind of located in the cuts, its not very noticable compare to the big sign this other place had right down the street, what’s it called tattoo playa or somethin. This place isn’t as bright & shiny like the other place, but they will give you a deal: D. They have all sorts of books to look at if you don’t know what your looking for yet. The guy that did my tatttoo was real cool, forgot his name sorry, but when I asked for a specific color, he didn’t know what it was o_​O. Hmm. your a tattoo «artist» and you don’t know your colors? He pulled out a red looking bottle, I was like uhh unless that red changes colors like ceramic paint, thats not it. So I explained to him what it looked like. So after an hour of twitching I was finally done. I love my tattoo, but I think it’s a little crooked :((.
5-​stars for being cool & giving me a deal
–2 stars for it being a crooked permanent tattoo

I got 2 tattoo’s here. I got stars behind my ear and script writing on my arm. They came out perfect. I will defintly be back. I am going to get half a sleeve and this is the place to do it! Prices are fair. It is the same anywhere else you go.

My first tattoo ever done at this shop… I made the journey from SF and it was worth it. All the people that work there are very nice & professional. There were no intimidating vibes and overall it was an awesome experience. My tat is the shit, it was a guest artist but I saw what the other artists were doing and there is a lot of talent in here.

Loved my Tattoo! It was my first tattoo so i was a bit scared but it came out great! i will definately be back for my second tattoo!
The shop was clean and they were so nice!

So I have a couple of tattoos by other people and money was the issue why
I would go the cheap way and try to get the best tattoo. But like they say you
get what you pay for and I have some unwanted tatttoos on me now. But I decided no more lame work and go for the ART and told EDDY here is my canvas and go to town and he did!!! There is talent at this place.

Second time going here — for support, again. (; Another friend got her first tatt here.
+friendly staff — sense of humor!
+doesn’t have that whiff of FUNK anymore. bwahaha.
+Tattoo was waaaay more beautiful than my other friend’s. (: This guy did an amazing job! And it only took maybe 20 minutes? Realllllll fast.
+Reasonable price — $ 80 for a medium sized tatt («Joy»).
+And, this time, I’d probably go with my friend to go for her touch up. Lol.
+If I ever decide on a tattoo I’d want forever embedded on the surface of my skin, I’ll probably hit up this place.
–Still wish they did piercings here.

I went when Dee was still working here. She pierced my friend’s chest and my tongue. Although my homegirl’s body was rejecting her piercing, mines stayed and has been fine. Very clean and nice looking store. The backroom where they pierce you was also nice. Dee fully explained all that I needed to know, including proper aftercare. She was such a sweetheart. All the tattoo artists and other piercer, that I’m pretty sure still work there, were also friendly and funny.

Hands down the BEST PORTRAITS IN CALI are done at this shop. I’ve seen thousands and these fellas really know how to rock it. Seeing is believing!