Dark Horse

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If you're looking for people who don't suck and are willing to serve you a cup of coffee while you get a haircut or tattoo while sitting in the middle of an art gallery, then we are your people (that's as long as you don't suck).

05/07/2026

Exciting news, we’ve expanded the shop! We’re currently looking for one artist to join the Dark Horse team. Experienced tattoo artists only, not taking on apprentices at this time. Shoot us a DM to apply!

03/11/2026

☘️ FRIDAY THE 13th FLASH DROP! 🍀 All of these designs will be available this Friday 3/13 from 10AM-midnight. Come get on the list and then head across the street to see our friends at while you wait! You’ll also get $100 off your next tattoo of $250 or more! This might just be the luckiest, unlucky day ever!

03/10/2026

Everyone give a warm welcome to our new artist .christian who is joining the shop this week! We’re beyond excited to have Christian on the Dark Horse team. Check out his page .christian to see more of his work and get on those books!

03/08/2026

What better day than International Women’s Day to introduce our newest artist Heléna! Head on over to to see her work and welcome her to the Dark Horse Tattoo team!

03/07/2026

It’s almost Friday the 13th… AGAIN! We’ll be back at it 10AM-midnight with $31 & $66.6 flash tattoos! Once again, come get on the list and then hang out with our pals at across the street while you wait!

If you get tattooed on Friday you also get $100 off your next tattoo of $250 or more! We know, it seems too good to be true but it must just be your lucky day! 🍀

Flash sheets will be dropping next week!

02/11/2026

💘 FRIDAY THE 13th FLASH IS HERE! 💘

This Friday 2/13 we’re opening the doors at 10AM and won’t stop until midnight! And don’t forget - we’ve partnered with so instead of waiting on the sidewalk you can stay hydrated across the street until it’s your turn!

Comment down below and let us know which designs you have your eye on 👀

02/10/2026

❤️💌🚨 FLASH REVEAL TOMORROW! 🚨💌❤️
We have TWELVE sheets and over 200 designs for you to choose from. Stay tuned, we can’t wait to see y’all THIS FRIDAY 2/13 from 10AM-midnight!

02/05/2026

We know you’ve been waiting… and we’re back with $31 and $66.6 tattoos on Friday February 13th from 10AM-midnight! PLUS - book your next tattoo while you’re here on Friday and get $100 off your next tattoo of $250 or more. AND since we don’t believe in making you wait on the sidewalk we’re partnering with again! Get your name on the list with us and then hang out with our pals across the street and they’ll let you know when it’s your turn!

Keep those eyes peeled, flash sheets drop next week 👀

02/01/2026

Next up in our “Meet the Artists” series - it’s Jose! You can find Jose at .firetattoos, shoot him a DM to get on the books.

01/24/2026

We’re closing up shop early today, stay safe out there!

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1209 East Cesar Chavez
Austin, TX
78702

Website

https://darkhorsetcb.com/

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