I got my first tattoo here, Roman was my artist and he was incredible. He answered all my questions and didnt rush me while I was making decisions about the design and the placement. When we began he told me to take deep breaths and eased me into it. I am in love with the result! Setting up the appointment was a bit of a hassle because they are busy but totally worth it. I will absolutely be coming back!

Fernando is an amazing artist! Best healing tattoo I’ve ever have. Pictures of preview of tattoo on my neck and after included. I choose him because he is good with black ink and it was my neck so I wanted a fast experienced tat artist to do it

I got my nose piercing done here, and it was done incredibly quick. Also currently had my naval piercing fall out and bleed a lot. I couldn’t get it back in, but luckily Dani helped me out once again, incredibly fast, and didn’t charge me a penny. Great place and I hear very good things about their tattooing skills

This was my first piercing! I was lucky to get Matt. The work area and tools were clean. Matt is knowledgeable and QUICK!! I will go back if I want another piercing.

Do not trust this place to get any piercings! They are very inconsiderate with you if you don’t have a high knowledge of piercings prior to visiting their shop. If you have questions about the process, don’t bother asking as it seems to be a burden to them. They will rush you in and out of their shop while giving you a non-sanitized, low quality piece of jewelry (for a high price) save your time, money & health by going to a different shop.

Matt was so kind and made a scary procedure not as frightening for me. I liked Matt a lot.

Their tattoos are great, but their service is terrible, I sent them many emails, and they never answered me back, I called them, and I even went to their shop to request an appointment to have a full sleeve, the only thing they told me was Send us an email, which I had already done and they never gave me an answer, the truth is that they like to be begged as if they were the only tattoo shop in the entire DMV. I dont get it, begging for a service that you have to pay for? Its absurd ... I found another place where they did my tattoo without so many complications. I really wanted to work with embassy tatto, but apparently they dont need more clients.

Got my first piercing done here! Super clean place, friendly staff, talented artists working here. Ill be back for more

One of the piercers other name of Matt is it nice guy and all but the problem is that I got piercings by him and he did two of the piercings the way he wanted to instead of what we agreed upon. He did Pierce where he said that he was going to pierce. I dont think thats right because the customer deserves to be happy with their piercing and the right thing is to be honest not just discuss something and then end up doing something different. Not only that I ended up getting a side lip piercing and the ring was too small so it ended up getting infected and I had to take it out after just two days. He said that I may need a bigger ring because of the swelling but gave me a smaller one anyway. So because of that my lip goes numb at times. I just think that he needs to make the right decision and Pierce where he says that hes going to pierce. Again nice guy but he needs to work on that. Yeah Im just not happy with the then especially the nose wish I could get my money back. Matt was dishonest and refuses to take accountability for his poor decision making and instead shifted blame on me. Not a nice guy after all...

Nikko is an incredible artist who took my mismatch of ideas and create a beautiful piece of art. In my 23 years of getting tattoos I have never had a tattoo heal so cleanly and quickly as this one (and it’s by far my largest and most detailed one). @tatsdesanchez Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!

Came here on a whim for a few piercings and couldn’t be happier! I was able to book an appointment the same day I called. Matt was so nice and patiently answered all my questions, and the piercings look great!! Definitely would recommend this place.

Roman did an awesome job. Would totally come back to get more work done. %100 recommend! Thanks.

I went in to Embassy tattoo for a double helix piercing. Matt was amazing ! I was super nervous and he talked me through it. I would definitely recommend Matt for your piercings!

Everyone was professional and wore masks. The piercer was very upbeat and outgoing. He worked quick. You saw him setup everything he used so you knew it was sterile.

Second time coming here. Staff is wonderful and really took care of me. My first time here was for a tattoo by Memo in 2018. Beautiful work, incredible detail. Today Roman pierced my navel and conch. Very professional and patient. Ironically I really struggle with needles. Memo and Roman were super helpful.My only reason for 4 stars instead of 5 is it was a bit stuffy and there was no water when I was feeling lightheaded. Roman improvised which was greatly appreciated.

Roman pierced my nose quickly & painlessly. He was professional, kind and SO fast. I was in and out in 15 minutes. I didn’t even have time to be nervous! My piercing looks great and I will definitely be coming back to him for all future piercings. The shop is very clean and all the staff are friendly!

Fantastic place for first time clients!! I got a Helix piercing and I was super nervous about the pain and my piercer, Matt, was THE BEST. The whole place is super clean and sterile especially now with Covid. Staff is so nice and comforting and they made its great first experience for me. 110% recommend for anyone looking to get a tattoo or piercing !!!

Got my second tattoo here with Uvita. She was incredibly good and talented. The place is clean, organized, the vibe is amazing, and it’s COVID compliant!

Clean and friendly environment. I got a septum here as a walk in and its healing pretty fast and looks good.

Clean and professional piercing. Bit pricey but worth the professionalism.

This place is aces in terms of quality work, tattooist were very friendly and easy to talk to, i would recommend Memo Gonzalez due to personal experience, great job! Very clean environment as well

Everyone was so incredibly kind. I was freaking out (like a baby) about getting a helix piercing and Matt was super kind and understanding. He did my third lobe piercings, let me panic, and then did the helix like a total pro. They answered all our questions and were very professional and reasonably priced. Would absolutely go back and recommend to anyone considering a piercing or tattoo. And yes, they only use needles and sell the cleaning solution too.

If you’re going to get a tattoo in the DMV, go to embassy! Great artists that can do just about anything. Highly recommend Kevin! You can also check out their work on their Instagram @embassytattoo :)

I walked into Embassy Tattoos requesting two head tattoos and I received professional Tattoos that would last a lifetime. I highly recommend Fernando...he is very, very professional and honest. He will make your experience a memorable one. TRUST ME!!!!

I’ve done 2 ear piercing at Embassy Tattoo. Staff is nice, placed is clean and decent price. Also, you don’t have to pay extra for the jewelry.

Be aware of this place, when you call to make an appointment they ask and waste your time to send them an email with what tattoo you want as soon they find out the the tattoo is a small one 2 or 3 inches they will tell you the person you requested is booked until next year !!!!! this place doesn’t want to deal with small tattoos because they want big ones to make more money ! They should have this advertised on their website and IG ! Waste of time calling and sending email, we can take our time and money somewhere else ! So unprofessional!

Super professional, creative, supportive studio! Even during a pandemic they made sure to follow extra procedures to make sure everyone was safe but still felt welcome and taken care of. Uvi did my tattoo and was fantastic! Great to work with, super pleased with how this first session of a sleeve turned out!

Great spot. Fernando took really good care of me and the work turned out awesome. Seemed to be a good spot for piercings as well.

Clean, hygienic, friendly, and very accepting to do my navel piercing :)

Went here for the $20 Tuesday deal to get my septum done. Having had it before, I knew what to expect. The first piercing was wonky and too far forward meaning the ring couldnt hang straight. I asked if it could be redone and they said yes, but the piercer blamed me for moving making it wonky. I also mentioned that it wasnt through the sweet spot, and the piercer insisted it was. It wasnt, it was through cartilage. Second attempt was again through cartilage, but now hung straight. After a month of awful healing, I took it out to get it done elsewhere, where they would do it through the sweet spot.

Fernando and staff are the best!

Sent an email to them for an inquiry, even willing to fly out, and not ONE reply. Find a different shop, they do not value their customers.

Ok so I must say that this review is based on my experience with a man from Mongolia named Naba who is no longer working in this establishment. I continue to contact him through Instagram and have gone to him multiple times at his new location (naba_kh10). The setting at this shop is up a narrow stairwell near Adams Morgan. When you enter it’s a small room but the setup is very contemporary and open. It gives a vibe that says this place is clean and legit. I was very comfortable the whole time. The people there are very friendly and helpful and never pushy. Now back to Naba. He has a very calming demeanor and for my first tattoo that was super important. He really does amazing work and I would never go to someone else. He’s done multiple pieces for my children and they have amazing shading and detail. He doesn’t show off and make himself out to be some guy you need to be on a waiting list for. He changes his scheduling at a moments notice and always seems to be ready when I am. He is a hidden gem in this field of individuals who all claim to be the best. I’m sure others have talent but the bed aide manner is something I value when someone is doing work on my body.

I visited DC with a few good girls and we decided to get piercings. I got a septum piercing and I Iove it.

It was a great experience. Everyone was very kind and supportive. Super clean and affordable. Love love love it. Definitely will be coming back!

$20 Tuesdays for piercings are amazing!! Relatively quick process - just avoid going during lunch time or after work to bypass the crowds. Matt did a wonderful job and the person at the front desk was incredibly sweet and supportive. Highly recommend!

So score! The absolute best-- In complete awe of Memo and the work that he did! Definitely going back for more.

This place was absolutely amazing! From the time I walked in the door to the moment I left. Upon arriving I was greeted by the super friendly and sweet studio assistant Starr. My artist Nikko was super talented and very friendly! He took his time, made sure the drawing was exactly what you wanted and added his perfect artistry touch! This was my first tattoo and he eased my anxieties! He made sure that I was doing great throughout the session! I am extremely satisfied with my new artwork and will definitely remember this group the rest of my life! Get your tattoo done here and you will not regret it!

I went for their Friday the 13th special and everyone was very nice even with all the people trying to get tatted. I went to get my daith pierced as seen in the pic and I had a great experience. A lot less people took advantage of the piercing deal so I was in and out in 30 min.

First class art gallery style with the most talented artists! If you are looking for high quality art, excellent customer service, and a high tech clean modern setting this is the place to be. Custom artwork is created thoughtfully and executed well. Fernando took my ideas and created a sleeve that surpassed my expectations tenfold. He was professional and detail oriented but also an awesome person to sit for. Absolutely client for life!

Tim was great! Took his time to get it right. He was very gentle and kind. Was very detailed and ensured that all of the lines were perfect. I definitely recommend him!

Roman did an excellent job. He was super friendly and explained everthing. earlobes and cartilage. Location easy to get to but parking is scarce. Shop is very clean and very busy. The lady in the front was also very nice.

My go to place for piercings in DC -- nowhere else compares! I prefer this over other tattoo parlors Ive been to in DC! Matt, the piercer is the BEST -- will answer any questions you have and is super helpful. Honestly, take advantage of his services because its so rare in my experience to find a licensed, super honest, and helpful piercer that isnt just trying to get you pierced and gone.He fixed my roommates eyebrow piercing immediately noticing that it was originally pierced too thin (so it was always falling out). For my industrial piercing, he told me to come back anytime if it was feeling to tight/if the bar wasnt the right size if my ears swelled up too much.Additionally to that, the front desk is always SO amazing, welcoming, and also wow such great style (I aspire). For $20 Tuesday piercings: go before work hours and your wait wont be long at all! (my industrial was $40 -- two piercings).

Came in for a walk in for a small tattoo on my wrist and was seen right away. Im doing this review about a year later so unfortunately I cant remember her name, but she was very sweet and made me feel so comfortable. She took plenty of time to make sure the sketch and placement was absolutely perfect to my liking and I couldnt be happier with it still. I get so many compliments on it and definitely want to come back for my next one! While she was completing it, I even spoke to her and another artist about potentially adding to/covering up my not-great-quality tattoo on my ribs I got in college and they made me feel very confident they could do some great work on that as well.

Came in with my uncle to get his first tattoo.(currently sitting with him while he gets it done).I planned on getting my septum when he scheduled his appointment. I messaged this location before and found out Id be here during $20 piercing day. When we arrived, I was introduced to Matt and he sanitized the area and brought me to the back. I suffer from severe anxiety and was panicking the entire time. Matt talked and joked with me. I was freaking out for completely nothing. It was quick and painless. He found the perfect sweet spot cause I only felt the needle in my nose no pain whatsoever. Matt did an amazing job! Kevin is still working on my uncle but for his first tattoo and getting a half sleeve, he looks pretty comfortable. Thank you Matt and Kevin! We will definitely be back!

I LOVE THIS PLACE! I got my first tattoo here last year as a walk in, and I just got my second yesterday. I love everyone who works here, theyre all very friendly. I recommend this place to my friends all the time. Will 100% come here again. Keep up the good work!

Cost me $60 for three piercings on Tuesday (jewelry included.) Its a no fuss shop that works quickly and efficiently. Definitely go

Delicious food, good service and good selection of beers

Clean, no nonsense shop. I went in for the $20 piercing Tuesdays, and paid $25 total for my nose piercing, which included jewelry and a five dollar tip. I waited maybe 20 mins without an appointment and the piercer who did me was quick. Very pleased with my piercing and I have had no issues

This place is wonderful :) my friend and i went in together to get a tattoo for myself and piercings for her. both were done in such a clean, professional manner, and the staff is so friendly!!! 100% recommend!!!!

I absolutely recommend anyone to visit Embassy Tattoo! The staff was super dope and awesome! The front desk receptionist was very kind and knowledgeable! Tyler is a very talented artist !!

AMAZING!! Super clean, amazingly professional, insane artistic quality.. lidocaine to take away the pain and everything else they can do to make you comfortable. Would highly recommend. From beginning to end, A++ (Memo is the best!! Thank you so much)

Matt pierced my nose today and did a kickass job. Super quick and painless and it looks exactly how I wanted it! Definitely coming back for future piercings

I got 3 piercings here about 3 months ago. It wasn’t healing well so I went into another shop that was closer to me to get new jewelry hoping that was the problem.When I went in, they looked at the backings and immediately asked who had pierced it. I told them Embassy and they told me that a lot of other clients had gone there and come out with messed up piercings.They used butterfly backings for all 3 of my close together ear piercings. I was told that piercers shouldn’t use them period because they harbor bacteria so imagine 3 really close ones. A lot of things were trapped back there despite the H2O spray/salt water soaks I did. Apparently Embassy isn’t keeping up with the standards of the industry. Please do not go there for your piercings. Save yourself money and time. If I could give them 0 stars, I would. Very shocked they have such a high rating on here.

Best tattoo shop in the DMV by far.

Came in this morning during their $20 piercing special to get second and third earlobe piercings done. My piercer was quick, professional, attentive, and seemed like a great guy to boot. I’m thrilled with the results!

I came in to get three cartilage piercings for my birthday three weeks ago. Matt walked me through which ear was better and changed the placement for me before we started. He kept joking with me while I got them, which is exactly what I needed. I was a little light headed after I got them done, and he had gummy bears and water. My ears have healed really well, and the piercings are exactly as I had pictured! I highly recommend coming to Matt for your piercings - he is excellent!

Stef is extremely talented, with a background in traditional tattooing but with an amazing skill for the smaller lines. She has great attention to detail. Hoping to get my tattoos finished with her before she gets famous.The shop overall is clean and the staff is professional. Upholds its reputation well.

They were polite, clean, quick, and knew their stuff. Price was beyond reasonable. Will definately get my business again.

Matt pierced my nose and was so professional and quick! It was a great experience and a month later my piercing is healing great.

Kevin, did an awesome job. I’m from dallas and he worked me in while I was in town. Great work and very professional. Also a very clean place. I would recommend

Great tattoo shop, really cool and talented artists, everyone is very professional and the vibe/atmosphere is awesome. Would highly recommend to anyone

Went here to get a consultation. I was referred to this shop by a friend and was impressed by the work I had seen on their website. I ended up scheduling my tattoo and look forward to getting the work done in a couple of months!

I got my first tattoo here, and Tyler was extremely helpful, and informative. I went in without a concrete idea of what I wanted, and he made sure I left with a tattoo I loved. Would 100% recommend.

My right ear lobe piercing was way too low and the piercer even admitted it. I did not get an apology and still had to pay full price for it. I have now taken out the right stud and will have to get my ear redone somewhere else. Do not recommend - was really excited and hopeful after reading the other reviews and was let down. Paid $50 for the piercings and the cleaning solution was an extra $10 on top of that.Also: they use butterfly backing earrings for first time piercings which is horrible. It took me an hour to get the messed up earring out and was very painful. It’s been 20 minutes and my ear is still bleeding. This was my first experience with piercings and I’m hesitant to ever even try again. Really disappointed.

Super fast service and really nice professional staff!! I got a conch and rook for just $20 on Tuesday which is so amazing!

They were so nice and made my first tattoo experience so great. It wasnt painful at all and I was so satisfued with the result

Got my ears pierced. Helped by Memo, and he was quick professional and very helpful. Great placement of the piercings as well!

I had the best experience in this place. I got my nose pierced by Matt and i will definitely be back for a tatoo.. They are very clean and professional and i would recommend this establishment to anyone i know. This is my go place now.. Thank you staff for treating me with diginity i really appreciate it.

They Did exactly what I asked for... it was quick & fast didnt even really hurt

Nikko is incredibly creative, talented, and detailed. Would recommend this place to anyone

Great Store! Store is clean with a very friendly and chill staff. I got my nose pierced here for their Tuesday specials and their piercer was very professional and listened to what I wanted. Will def go back and do service with them again!

OmgI got my tongue ring done I thought it would really hurt but Matt was awesome he done an amazing job. I really didnt feel a thing, Thank You ❤️ ❣️ soOoOoOoO much Embassy Tattoo..!

I just came back home from my session with Fernando! He is the Best! Awesome awesome awesome dude!!!I looove my tattoo! He is very caring, professional, funny, and did I say he is awesome? Lol he made the session very fun And relaxing! I am very pleased with the results! The crew is very welcoming, professional, and nice! The place is clean and organized. Over all I give it 110% ! Go check it out!

Memo was the best! Had such a good experience at Embassy. The people were chill, the space was very clean. Would go back!

Ive had a lot of tattoos from across the country. The most talented artists tattoo at embassy. Great atmosphere and these artists can be seen at expos on the reg.

I’ve had 2 pieces done at Embassy. Quite pricey even for smaller pieces, though that’s DC. Always a good experience and a quick, simple healing process.

Incredibly clean shop. Friendly staff except for Tyler. Avoid him unless you want someone to be slightly rude to you the entire time lol.

Piercings. Matt.Professional. Witty. Fast.Tuesdays are a deal, but please dont forget to tip well.

Come here for clean, professional work in a clean, professional environment. All the resident artists here create great tattoos. This is my go-to.

Excellent Service! Super clean Shop! Highly recommend it !

I got two somewhat small tattoos on both of my wrists (see pictures). I love my new tattoo, but i really wish i went somewhere else or got another artist. Everyone was chill and things were exciting until the nice lady at the front desk came back and gave us the price estimate for $200 for each wrist. I was reluctant but i paid anyways. Things were not off to a good start, but i was getting my first tattoos so i was happy.Then my artist showed up, tyler. He seemed chill at first, and that helped me get rid of my nervousness. However, things went downhill when i asked if my friend could come back with me and he said no. My friend has several tattoos and i was hoping to have someone to talk to and comfort me. He rudely told my friend and i that he didnt want anyone else there.I walk back to his area and attempt to have a nice conversation with him, but he blows me off. When i pulled my phone out to give me a distraction, he told me not to use it because it would interfere with his work. At this point i was upset, but i still wanted to get this tattoo.He told me that he was going to start doing a stencil, and then he started listening to music on his headphones and just went to work. He didnt offer any kind of extra information like what kind of needle he was using.After a while, it started to hurt pretty bad, so i grabbed my knee and squeezed to help distract myself from the pain on my wrists. Tyler tells me not to do that either.So im sitting there for an hour and a half suffering without a thing to do except look at the floor.My tattoo couldve been done for $120 anywhere else and it would look just as good, and the artist would have been much nicer.If youre looking for a cheap tattoo, or a fun experience, go somewhere else.Other than tyler, everyone else that ive met there has been really nice and kind. The studio is very clean and looks nice. I hate to give such a bad rating to such a high quality tattoo shop, but i was overcharged for an uncomfortable experience.TL;DR: Dont get tyler as an artist if you are looking for a nice experience.

The only place I go to get my piercings. Been going here for years and never once had a problem with healing or service. Matt is the best piercer in town!!!!

Best place for tattoos and piercings

I got a tattoo on my back I paid $800 for it I was supposed to get color but it took hours to do an the shop was closing so I had to come back. I never got it done the guy that I paid to do the tattoo went out of town the next day so they said. an I called an he stop answering. So I never got my color done. Half done tattoo for $800 I want my money back.

Great experience definitely will be back for another tattoo. The staff and quality of the work is top notch.

The place is very clean and the staff is friendly. The selection for piercing seemed rather small. However some friends got piercings and they were in and out quick. They even had a sale going on every Tuesday

Clean tattoo shop, good service, and some really great artists

Very clean shop, nice people, great talent. I had a tattoo done by Fernando Gonzalez and I LOVE it. Highly recommended

Friendly, clean, and super helpful! Matt did a nose piercing and he was wonderful!

Got my nose pierced on a Tuesday for the $20 piercing special and it was certainly what you’d expect for just $20.The piercer was unnecessarily rough and behaved like he didn’t want to be there. I was given no aftercare instruction and he didn’t wash his hands before moving on to pierce my friend. I’m not sure if this is normal protocol but it weirded me out. My piercing never healed properly as it immediately became infected despite my regular cleaning and eventually I had to take it out.I recently got the other side pierced at a different shop and received a totally different experience. I was shocked at how little it hurt the second time (my nose and head were not manhandled this time) and all the information I was given for aftercare.Please learn from my mistake. I certainly got the service I paid for.

This place is awesome. It was super tidy. I got my tattoo done by Mark. Awesome dude & the staff was cool too. Also im in love with the piece i got, Mark made some really good suggestions to it & im more than satisfied. Definitely making this my go-to shop for my next tattoos :)

The studio, the atmosphere, the customer service and the passion: everything was perfect for a first time and it was.

Horrible customer service...rude as hell

Got my first tattoo here! The experience was excellent and Tyler did a fantastic job.

I was a walk-in. The front desk girl was awesome. She kept going back to the artists to discuss what I wanted, pricing, etc. Waited about an hour. Finally linked up with Tim. These were my 4th and 5th tats. Other two were at Fattys and Tattoo Paradise. Ill never get another tattoo NOT from Tim.He talked through the design. Gave me a fair price for his skill set, and took his time getting everything straight, from the sitting arrangements, to the lighting, to even buying ME a bottle of fancy water. Their equipment is top notch (unlike Tattoo Paradise) and their aftercare advice is how you can Really judge a tattoo place. They use Saniderm, which is a skin specific bandage for healing unlike the SARAN WRAP most places use. Most importantly, Tim guarantees his work and has a free touch-up policy. ESPECIALLY if you want a photo or realism tattoo.

Memo did an awesome job piercing my 2year old ears

Good service

My bff got her nose pierced here and I videotaped it. Painless and professional with the jewelry included in the price.

Very professional! The receptionist was very friendly and welcoming, and they do excellent work with their piercings