If you love Mexican culture and the Viva La Vida lifestyle, I have some lovely small Mexican tattoo ideas for you. They’re bold, vibrant, fabulous and above all, playful and fun.
Read on to see some cool and magical pieces of ink!
1. Charro Skeleton Tattoo
Edgy and humorous, this small design features a skeleton dressed as a traditional Mexican horseman–a charro. Done in black and grey ink with impressively detailed micro work, this tat is sure to leave everyone stunned.
2. Small Cactus Tattoo
A cactus is one of the most iconic symbols of Mexico, representing the country’s natural beauty and desert landscape. It also carries meanings of resilience, strength and endurance–a pretty awesome tattoo motif.
3. Frida Kahlo Tattoo
Iconic Mexican artist Frida Kahlo is a very meaningful tattoo choice and this small colorful design is simply adorable. You gotta love her charisma, bold eyebrows and flowers in her hair. It’s an amazing tribute to the strength, art, creativity and Mexican culture.
4. Chicana Tattoo
This small Chicana hand tattoo featuring a chola clown girl represents strength, independence and the idea of never showing weakness. The stunning design and its placement on the hand make this ink incredibly eye-catching.
5. Mexican Book Illustration Tattoo
This fun and playful design featuring a charro skeleton is actually a replica of a Mexican book illustration. It represents Mexican culture in a unique and humorous way–the perfect choice for your next Mexican tat.
6. Small Mexican Skull Tattoo
This small floral skull, painted in bright colors is a whimsical piece of ink that would look amazing on any spot. I love the thick, bold black outline–it really makes the design pop and adds a cool, edgy touch!
7. Small Mexican Hello Kitty Tattoo
What a fun and cute take on Hello Kitty! I’m in love! With colorful Mexican ornaments and a patch-like style, this design is sure to be a popular choice for many.
8. Small Mexican Coatlicue Tattoo
This is an incredible microwork tattoo in a patch style featuring a Coatlicue, the Aztec goddess of earth and life. She is the symbol of fertility, creation and the power of life and death.
9. Small Mexican Dog Tattoo
This design portrays a dog in cartoon-style art with colorful Mexican cultural elements. The tattoo is a fun and imaginative take on traditional Mexican art, bringing together fantasy and culture.
10. Axolotl Tattoo
Here we have a design showing axolotl, a unique and adorable aquatic creature native to Mexico. Its superpower is the ability to regenerate limbs, and it’s a symbol of resilience, transformation and rebirth.
11. Map And Flag Of Mexico Patch Tattoo
Imagine a Mexican flag in the shape of a map of Mexico done in a patch-style tattoo! This incredibly creative design is a wonderful way to show your bonds with Mexico. Awesome right?
12. Small Colibri Tattoo
This delicate design placed on the wrist is beyond sweet. The Colibri, or hummingbird, holds a special place in Mexican culture, symbolizing passion, beauty, vitality and love. In Mexican folklore, the Colibri is believed to carry messages between the living and the spirit world.