Check the one in Montrose on the Westheimer curve between Commonwealth and Yupon-- in the Cherryhurst center a block or two west of Waugh on hte north side of Westheimer. There are two in that area that are allegedly very good.
I'd put more stock in a particular artist than a specific shop.
I live within walking distance of most of the shops listed above, but I got my one and only tatoo from Notorious Ed at Capital City Tatoo on Sixth Street. He's the only guy I know by name.
along the theme of the artist is what counts.... Dago is supposed to be top notch... of course the shop is ******* creepy looking... you feel like you're getting your tat in jail and Dago looks like he's spent some time there....
Sacred Heart Studio is where I got my Longhorn tattoo. It was recommended by the servers & staff at Two Rows Brewing Co. as well as the Houston Press.
It's so deep down Westheimer that the address has only 3 digits...Sacred Heart Studio Website