When someone Googles “best tattoo shop in Tulum?”, they don’t just get websites — they get answers from AI. We ran that exact question through Grok, Gemini, and the kind of ranked roundups you see from ChatGPT and other tools. Here are the results, with screenshots.

What we asked

We used a single query: best tattoo shop in tulum? No follow-up questions or extra context, to mirror how people typically search. Below are the responses from each model.

Grok’s answer

Grok pulled from recent reviews on Google, Yelp, Reddit, and traveler sites (as of late January 2026) and emphasized hygiene, artist skill, and “chill” experiences. Its list included several studios and put Maya’s Tattoo (La Veleta) at the top as a “crowd favorite” with custom designs in all styles, a friendly team, and lots of praise for clean, detailed work that looks great healed.

Screenshot of Grok’s response to 'best tattoo shop in tulum?' listing Maya's Tattoo first
Grok’s response to “best tattoo shop in tulum?”. Maya’s Tattoo (La Veleta) listed as a crowd favorite.

Gemini’s answer

Gemini noted that the “best” shop depends on the style you want, but named several studios that consistently rank for quality and hygiene. Maya’s Tattoo (La Veleta) was first again: “a highly regarded spot” with professional work, fair rates (typically $80 to $100/hr), and a reputation for being reliable and “knowing their stuff” across a variety of styles. It also mentioned Estudio 22, Ink Tulum, Cleopatra Ink, and Ixchel Tattoos for different specialties.

Screenshot of Gemini’s Tulum tattoo shop recommendations with comparison table
Gemini’s top rated studios in Tulum. Maya’s Tattoo first, with pricing and style notes.

Ranked roundups (ChatGPT style)

We asked ChatGPT the same question. When you ask for a “most recommended” or ranked list, the answers often look like this: a top five with short blurbs. In that format, Maya’s Tattoo Tulum shows up as #2: “a strong fave right in La Veleta” with consistent praise for the team and the quality of the tattoos (clean lines, solid detail), custom work in many styles, and bilingual consultations.

Screenshot of Most Recommended Tattoo Shops in Tulum ranked list
“Most Recommended Tattoo Shops in Tulum”. Maya’s Tattoo appears in the top tier.

What it means

How do AIs decide which tattoo shops to recommend? They pull from reviews, ratings, and how often a place gets mentioned. We didn’t feed them any special prompts; we just asked the same question people type into Google. Showing up at the top of both Grok and Gemini is a strong result. It would be nice to land #1 on ChatGPT’s list as well, but two out of three at the top, with a close second on the third, is not bad at all.

See why we keep getting recommended

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