About our owner: Born and raised in Mexico City, Paco Cendón began tattooing in the 90's and opened a tattoo shop in Playa del Carmen, México before moving to Austin, TX in the early 2000's. He got a job tattooing and became manager of Atomic Tattoo, at the same location Electric 13 Tattoo would eventually take over in 2007.
A versatile and award winning artist, he has provided Austin with tattoos of every style alongside genuine customer service for over 20 years. Working 6 days a week, most clients walk in to our shop and are immediately greeted by him as he tattoos at the front.
He is never one to shy away from telling you the absolute truth about tattoos in regard to what is and isn't doable and how it will heal. Tattooing is Paco’s life, and he wants all those who walk through our door to know that we operate on a strict policy of passion, honesty, and quality. He cares about your experience here.
In 2019, a second location opened up in Austin's historic east side. Despite surviving the pandemic, our original Guadalupe location closed its doors in July of 2022 after 15 years. Visit the home of Electric 13 Tattoo at 1618 E 6th St, right above our friends, Liberty Bar. Come by for a tattoo, consultation, merch, or to hear the artists sing on our karaoke machine.
