Secret Sidewalk

Junior took care of me on a large cover up project. He did a great job! Would definitely recommend this place for anyone looking for custom tatts. Their artwork and design is off the charts!

Tattoo by eddy jr.
Clean shop, great work. Would definitely recommend.
Everyone at the shop does great work as well.

I’m so happy to have discovered this place and Dixon. He did some great work on my friends and I, and was just a pretty cool dude as well! I’ll definitely go back to him for more art!

Secret Sidewalk is one of the best tattoo shop around. The shop itself is very clean, well organized and decorative. All the artist at Secret Sidewalk have high quality work. I had my first tattoo done back in 2008 by Marcos Adame and still to this day love my tattoo, since than I have gotten a few more with Marcos and one with Eddy Jr.

We heard about the Secret Sidewalk Tattoo shop via word of mouth. My wife had been searching for an artist that did animal/​pet portraits. Upon walking in we immediately noticed the artwork on the walls and the cleanliness of the shop. We asked if there was a chance one of the artists did pet portraits, having asked this same question at other shops and being turned away. One of the shops artists pointed to another artist, who introduced himself as Marcos Adame. We talked with Marcos for a short time and asked that we bring in some of our favorite photos of my wife’s pet Yorkie and he could draw it up and meet with us later in the week. When we came back and saw his intended art my wife loved the work he had drawn up. Having made an appointment Marcos asked we wait a couple minutes while he set up his station. The music was awesome as was the atmosphere. Marcos made my wife comfortable for the tattoo. She said his touch was smooth and light handed. About 3 – 3 ½ hours later she walked out with the most awesome portrait tattoo of her little man, a male Yorkie she’s had for 15 years. She said if she was going to get another tattoo it would be at the Secret Sidewalk, and with Marcos for sure. I would recommend this artist and shop for sure. Thank you Marcos Adame

Marcos and Eddie Jr. are awesome! Even though I always just get random small tattoos, they still take the time to consult with me and help me with design and placement until it’s perfect, which isn’t always easy since with tattoos I’m annoyingly indecisive and not even sure of what I want or where I want it. But I always leave beyond happy and get several compliments on all my tattoos!

Been seeing Marcos Adame for about 8 yrs. I first started seeing Marcos when they were first in Hayward & followed them when they moved to Tracy. They have been very nice & professional ever single time ive came in. I know my ink will look clean & perfect. The shop is clean, they have the best art hanging up & they also throw nice art shows from time to time. Theyre into old school black n white tattoos but, they have artist who to traditional color tattoos as well. I highly reccomend Secret Sidewalk :)

4 years later and I’m still IN LOVE with my tat by Marcos! I’ve known this man for 20 years and have seen his art grow from the start. I can’t wait to get started on my next tattoo and I trust anyone else here at The Secret Sidewalk to do it for me. If you’re looking for quality work then this is the place to go. I wouldn’t go anywhere else!

I lived in Hayward about two years ago and randomly stopped in at Secret Sidewalk to checkout the artists’ portfolios. Marcos Adame’s roses first caught my eye, and as I watched the work he posted on Facebook over the last two years I decided he’s my guy! I’m big on watching and making sure that an artist is consistent! And Marcos is! Many artists out there unfortunately are not :(
When I decided to get my parents’ portraits a while back, I started researching portrait artists and man it’s tough to find someone who really gets it right! So… I called up Marcos and we scheduled two appointments for March & April! Even though I have seen tons of amazing portraits he has done, I was still completely blown away when I got mine! I was shocked by the detail he was able to incorporate & that he works so quickly! He captured every little detail from the shading, to the different values in the eyes, to the hilights on my mom’s pearls & the awesomeness of my dad’s james-​dean-​do! He’s CRAZY TALENTED and really awesome to work with. He’s very knowledgeable and picks up on the little things you’re looking for. I told him some ideas for these tattoos, and he came up with an even better idea that incorporates everything I want — he totally gets it! I also found his attitude really refreshing — I’ve never worked with or met a more humble artist who really appreciates and truly enjoys the fact that you love his work so much! He really takes to heart your compliments & appreciation.
All in all — I’d recommend him — and have! I am constantly stopped by strangers who want a better look at my portraits, even those who usually don’t like tattoos but have to tell me that these are the BEST ones they’ve seen!

Just wanted to give credit to an awesome artist; Marcos Adame. I went to him completely clueless of what I wanted done, all I knew is I wanted certain concepts all morphed into one piece. And this guy made it happen, not only did he work around my busy schedule but he also made me feel comfortable in his shop for my first couple tattoos. Secret sidewalk in general is friendly place and I am looking forward to going back and getting some more work done.

Secret Sidewalk is the best! I discovered them through friends when they were in Hayward and I happily followed them to Tracy. I’ve gotten other tattoos by other «artists» and it doesn’t even compare to this shops work.
Marcos Adame has done all of my tattoos and I wouldn’t let anyone else touch me! He is an extremely talented individual that takes his art very seriously (he also paints etc). He takes his time with his clients and is a true perfectionist. He’s very accommodating, friendly, and makes you feel right at home. He does beautiful script by hand and amazing black and grey work! I highly recommend him!
Also, Eddy Reyes is well known in the tattoo world. He did my husband’s sleeve and it is beautiful.
You can’t go wrong with either of these two! Don’t settle for less people… you get what you pay for!

I’ve been going to Secret Sidewalk for years and I wouldn’t go anywhere else. They treat everyone like family and always make me feel at home. Marcos Adame has done almost every single one of my tattoos and I will definitely continue to go to him for my future work. I just wish I knew about him sooner. He’s an amazing artist and always goes beyond what I expect. Secret Sidewalk is definitely the place to go!

Amazing work! friendly and very clean environment ! there tattoos and art work are world renowned !