Walk-In Tattoo Shop in Elizabeth, NJ: How to Get Tattooed Fast at Inkas
Looking for a walk-in tattoo shop in Elizabeth, NJ? Inkas Tattoo Shop at 219 Broad St takes walk-ins Tuesday through Saturday, 12–9pm. If you want a guaranteed chair at a set time, book a 1-hour window online instead. Either way, bring your reference photos and you can be in the chair the same day Jhon has the time.
Does Inkas Tattoo Shop take walk-ins?
Yes. Inkas Tattoo Shop is run by artist Jhon Inkas at 219 Broad St in Elizabeth, and walk-ins are welcome during open hours: Tuesday through Saturday, 12–9pm. Booked clients keep their hours, so a walk-in is taken when Jhon has a free window. If he's mid-session, you can book the next open hour on the spot.
That is the trade-off in one line: walking in is the fastest way in when the chair is free, and booking is the only way to guarantee it.
Walk in or book? Pick the fast path for you
Walk in if your idea is small and settled (a word, a symbol, a small piece on the hand or forearm), you're flexible on time, and you can come by between 12 and 9pm, Tuesday through Saturday.
Book an hour if you need a specific time, you're coming from further away, or the piece is bigger. Booking is simple: book the hour, send reference photos and placement details, and Jhon quotes the real price before anything beyond your deposit is charged.
Larger pieces such as full sleeves and back work are billed by the session and take more than one sitting. For those, your first hour is the consult and scoping session, so book it rather than walking in. The full price list by placement shows what every placement starts at.
What to bring when you walk in
A walk-in goes faster when there's nothing left to figure out at the counter. Bring:
- A clear reference photo (or a few) of the design or style you want
- The exact placement: hand, fingers, forearm, wherever
- A rough size ("about two inches", or "the size of my palm")
- Whether you want color or black-and-grey
Vague requests ("something small, surprise me") take longer to price and design because there's nothing to scope yet. If you'd rather lock the details in before you arrive, book the hour and send them ahead.
Small pieces that suit a same-day visit
If you want to leave with a tattoo today, start small:
- Hand / Fingers from $120 — listed as detail work. The real price depends on your exact design and finger placement.
- Forearm from $150 — the shop's signature placement, any style.
Every price at Inkas Tattoo Shop is a starting price, and Jhon quotes the real number before he starts. If small and detailed is the look you're after, the fine-line tattoo guide covers the placements that suit it.
After work? Evenings run until 9pm
Inkas Tattoo Shop is open until 9pm, Tuesday through Saturday, so you don't need to take time off to get tattooed. Evenings are a good time to walk in after work, and if you want the latest window guaranteed, book it online.
If nothing lines up this week, or you want to check before making the trip, send a message through contact and ask how soon Jhon can fit you in.
Frequently asked questions
Does Inkas Tattoo Shop take walk-ins?
Yes. Walk-ins are welcome Tuesday through Saturday, 12–9pm, at 219 Broad St in Elizabeth, NJ. Booked appointments come first, so book an hour online if you need a guaranteed time.
Can I get a tattoo the same day in Elizabeth, NJ?
Yes, if Jhon has an open window when you walk in or book. Small, settled designs with a reference photo are the most realistic same-day tattoos.
Do I need an appointment, or can I just show up?
You can show up during open hours. An appointment is the only way to guarantee a specific time, and it lets you send reference photos ahead so the quote is ready.
What's the smallest tattoo I can get in one visit?
Hand and finger work (from $120) and a forearm piece (from $150) are the lowest starting prices for new work. Whether yours is finished in one sitting depends on size and detail, and Jhon tells you when he quotes it.
Is Inkas Tattoo Shop open in the evening?
Yes. Inkas Tattoo Shop is open until 9pm, Tuesday through Saturday, for walk-ins and booked hours.