Velvet Taco
Taco restaurant · Cityplace ·
Innovative tacos & margaritas in an upbeat locale
Innovative tacos & margaritas in an upbeat locale
"In a state where tacos start debates, Velvet Taco is a worthy argument. Pushing the limits is the M.O. here and they do it very well. Chicken Tikka Masala is one of the favorites but they are all good. And their WTF (Weekly Taco Feature) might lead them to something better and even more unexpected than the rest of the menu. Oh! And if you need a rotisserie chicken to feed the whole family, head for the back door and smoothly slip them some money. They'll be waiting." - Drew Simel
"Any day can be improved with a taco box. From the best-selling spicy tikka chicken, vegetarian beer-battered cauliflower, and stellar Korean fried rice tacos, there’s something for every sort of taco lover, touching on many different cultures of food. It also offers a weekly WTF taco, which has included Steak Milanese, Karaage Chicken, and the Caviar Bump tacos. Pro-tip for families wanting takeout: Velvet Taco offers rotisserie chickens on Mondays through the “back window” at all locations for $15. It comes with six tortillas, three sides, and two hot sauces. Place your order online for pickup." - Courtney E. Smith
"The spicy tikka chicken taco at this local chain is the top seller in Dallas and Richardson, and with good reason — it’s a damn good taco. The fried paneer is also a Dallas favorite. Tacos are just good here, sorry not sorry. There are multiple locations across DFW, all of them a little bit different, but most feature neon colors, loud music, murals, and neon signs. It’s a solid pick for late-night fare if a little depressing at lunch." - Courtney E. Smith
"Velvet Taco has slowly spread its locations outside of North Texas over the past few years, but the burgeoning chain was born and raised on Dallas taste. Its chicken tikka taco is the most popular in Dallas and some of the suburbs outside of town — and it’s available with paneer instead of chicken for those who want halal food. There are multiple locations all around DFW, although its flagship is in Deep Ellum (and has a paid parking lot attached). The signature red velvet cake for dessert is also a good option." - Eater Staff
"All Velvet Taco patios are open to dog-friends — and the Dallas-based chain has a lot of restaurants around the Metroplex. Order up a tray of tacos and a kick ass margarita for the patio." - Leslie Chatman