The website soyhomosensual.com has published a list of the best tattoo artists in Mexico, and ranked as one of the top tattoo shops in Tijuana is Tia Juana Tattoo. It is worth noting that the list usually names the individual tattoo artists, but Tia Juana Tattoo itself is named in this list because the entire shop's artistry level is superb and no artist could be singled out.

In addition to the excellent artistry, prices are lower than other tattoo shops especially when compared to San Diego counterparts which, in terms of quality, has nothing on Tia Juana Tattoo.

Tia Juana Tattoo was established just four years ago, but has expanded exponentially since then.

In light of this, we set out to speak with the artists about their work so that you can consider Tia Juana Tattoo if you are ever interested in getting inked.

Carlos "Sharky" Hernández

Originally from Hermosillo, Sonora, Carlos "Sharky" Hernandez is a founding member of Tia Juana Tattoo. A self-learned artist, like most, he refined his artistry at Classic Tattoos parlor in El Cajon. He has also collaborated with many other shops such as Roses & Panthers in Hermosillo, and Black Flag Tattoo in Mexico City. Carlos has worked in the craft for the past eight years and is a self-described neo-traditional style tattoo artist. Check out his portfolio here.

Iván Ramírez León

Iván Ramírez Leon was born in Guanajuato, put left at a young age to live in the U.S. He tattooed himself at the age of 19 and became fascinated by craft since then. He began his career in Los Angeles, California at a shop called Broadway Tattoo Parlor. He started working for Broadway Tattoo Parlor in Tijuana after being deported to this city. He later moved on to Last Temptation and finally arrived at Tia Juana Tattoo. His favorite style is portrait and realists. Check out his portfolio here.

Abril Hernández

Tia Juana Tattoo's newest member, Abril is originally from Ensenada and has been working the craft for the past four and a half years. Arth Peralta, her sensei in this art and where she got her start when working for Por Siempre Tatuajes in Ensenada, and Garage Ink y Dayaks in Mexico City. Then, she headed North and began to work for Tia Juana Tattoo. her favorit style is Old School Americana and Neo-Traditional with a feminine touch, as she says. Check out her portfolio here.

To learn more about Tia Juana Tattoo, visit their Facebook Page, where you can read more about their artists and the work they do there.

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