RicRoks Tattoos

As East LA and Highland Park become more gentrified, trendy tattoo shops come and go, but Ric Roks has been a constant for 15 years, and it's clear why once you meet the artists and see their work. They're known for their fine line tattoos, which some traditionalists will try to dismiss, but the skill, knowledge, and experience at this shop means you won't face the usual issues that can happen with fine line work if it's not done right. I always go to Paula, an incredibly talented Latina artist who's great at ornamental and delicate pieces. She's got a...

I've been seeing Ric for all my tattoos for years now. His shop and artists are always the best. I've been to other shops but once I found RicRoks, I won't go anywhere else. Just took my mom for her first tattoo and said she was so comfortable and happy with everything. Best vibes and best work...

What a wonderful tattoo experience! Can't say enough great things about the shop in general, as well as my artist, Carla. It was such an easy experience communicating with Ric (the owner) about my design idea and booking. When I got to the shop, Carla already had a few iterations of my design idea ready to go, but was also very open to suggestions, collaboration, etc.. It was an absolute pleasure working with her on the design and placement. Next step was the actual tattooing, and when I tell you this woman is a true pro, I really mean it....