Velvet Taco

I frequent Velvet Taco because I think they have truly unique and delicious tacos. I had never been to the location in hobby before, but it's a nice little oasis as you wait for your flight You can either dine in and sit at the bar, or you can go through the Togo line. The menus are shown at the entrance and on the wall inside. You can order tacos, bowls, sides, and other starters. They also have beer on tap, margaritas, etc The staff were friendly and helpful. My meal arrived incredibly fast. I will say the bartender was a little distracted and I didn't get my beer until a bit after the food arrived when it should have probably arrived first. I also witnessed him add salt to a margarita when a customer specifically asked for no salt The prices aren't much higher here than at their normal brick and mortar, but the beer was almost half the bill at $13 for a modello pint Some tips: You can take your margaritas and other drinks to go. I would recommend the chicken tikka Marsala taco or bowl and the blanco queso with blue corn chips always hits the spot Cheers!!

Well it's in the airport but you know it was not bad. I got a 2 taco combo with queso and chips who's was like 16 bucks so good deal. The tacos where huge. I got a steak on and a shrimp one. Both were delicious. The frozen margarita was pretty good as well. The only thing was I felt there was way too much pico,corn ect. It kind of overwhelmed the meat in the taco. Over all I will probably dine her next time I am flying out of hobby

Khari- the to go server is the reason for my review. He lacked customer service and etiquette. I felt like a bother, rushed and dismissed when I had questions about the menu as this is my first time there. He was kind of condescending when answering my questions. Next issue, I ordered two separate tacos. One beef and one shrimp but they were placed in the same container in which it's a problem because I'm a pescartian. I asked for a separate container and he tossed it on the counter and walked away. I literally felt like a bother from start to finish. Certain ppl received greetings, I was not one. The sweet chile shrimp is good.

I recently had an incredible experience at Velvet Taco in Houston Airport. The food was absolutely amazing, with a wide variety of unique and flavorful tacos that exceeded my expectations. The service was impressively quick, perfect for anyone with a tight layover schedule. The staff was friendly and efficient, ensuring everything was served hot and fresh. I highly recommend stopping by Velvet Taco for a satisfying and flavorful meal during your travels!

Good customer service by Chelsea but the guys taking orders were questionable. Brisket taco was super greasy. Not as good as original locations. Drinks were overpriced but that's the airport for ya. Update: changing my review because Chelsea is still here and the taco was better today. She's awesome!

Always love a good taco from Velvet taco! The veggie taco is perfectly cooked and super filling and their house hot sauce is a perfect complement to the flavors. The employees made sure my food was made fast which was a relief since I had a quick connecting flight. The tacos are also just $1 more than the tacos at their non airport locations so it’s not too much of a price hike.

Listen, hands down, the best Taco Spot I have ever been to in my life. First experience was a couple days ago in Atlanta. An absolute blessing that this location was right across from the gate when I got off my flight. I tried buffalo and tikka this time. So good. Both quite spicy, so be warned. Literally everything they make at Velvet Taco is top tier on flavor and taste. You will NOT be disappointed!!

To-go line moved quickly. The burger taco was good and decent airport value. The chicken quesadilla, on the other hand, was not on the same level of value. I wouldn’t get it again.

I've never previously been to a Velvet Taco, but I've heard of the chain. We were hungry because we had had a very unsatisfying breakfast a few hours earlier, and we were in a rush before catching our connecting flight. We ordered a combo to split, opting for the Slow-Roasted Angus Brisket taco, the Mexi-Cali Shrimp taco, and elote as the side. The wait was reasonable for the amount of people who had ordered, and the service was super friendly, which isn't common with airport food service workers in my experience. The tacos themselves were pretty good, but I guess I'm used to California tacos so I found there to be a flavor I couldn't place present in both tacos. Perhaps a creamy sauce instead of a fresh salsa? The elote was also creamier than I expected it to be, and it wasn't my favorite. But I was happy to experience something new and it did have a fun smoky flavor. Honestly, this was probably the best airport food I've had in the last couple years. Overall, this is a great dining option, especially if you need something quick and filling that gives you a taste of Texas.

Love that this place always has such fun and creative taco ideas. Got the Fish n chips taco and the korean rice taco. The fish and chips was underwhelming. Barely any filling. Not much flavor. The korean rice taco was delicious. Briming to the top with meat and rice. Perfect balance.

I'm taking a flight out of Hobby airport but due to the flight delay and the long flight decided to have an early dinner. Hobby provides some decent food options, Duncan donut, Starbucks, Wendy's, a pizza joint names Pink Pizza, Asian fusion named Pick up Stix, Buffalo Wild Wings, Velvet Taco to name a few. I chose Velvet Taco for my early dinner and ordered their Mex-Cali shrimp Taco. The place is located towards Gate 40 and doesn't have a lot sitting area. Thus I ordered take out and chose a "bundle meal" which allows you to pick two Tacos instead of one and a side of Nachos with your choice of dip(Queso , Guacamole) along with a soda. The total came out to be a little over my expectations for mid level TexMex place. The place was busy and it took me about 10 minutes to get my food. I walked to the food court area which lies in the middle of the terminal and sat down to enjoy my first velvet Taco. The food was fresh, tasted good and had a nice spicy flavor. The black colored nachos were not the best I've had but the Guacamole dip was fresh. Overall I enjoyed the food, as the portion wasn't too big or small but I still think there are better options for your money at that price tag ($24.94).

Got stuck on a long layover so grabbed a drink and some little bites while I waited. The margarita was ok, definitely a little too sweet for a basic marg. The chips were good with the guac but the queso kept needing to be mixed since it kept getting hard.

The bundle is a good deal (by airport standards) and the tacos are a really good size. Queso as side was good and all a bigger portion than I expected. Nice spot to stop and sit at the bar and service was super friendly.

HOBBY doesn't have any airline lounges so I went to my gate (Gate 47) and saw tacos! Of course I had to get some, even if it was 10am in the morning! I was greeted by Maria. She was friendly and warm. And very informative - there are many rules on a Sunday! lol I ended up getting two tacos: mexi-cali shrimp and the spicy tikki chicken. Both were delicious. The spicy tikki chicken wasn't very spicy so that's good for non-spicy lovers to know. It is very flavorful though - very full of Indian spices. It was delicious! The mexi-cali shrimp was refreshing. The shrimp were juicy and flavorful. And the tangy slaw that was in the taco really enhanced the whole flavor. Overall I would totally come again! Maria was super helpful and kind.

Let me say, shout out to the (I think) manager for giving my son some red velvet cake to try out, he felt so special for getting a treat. I enjoyed the food here, the guac was really simple, but addicting and the queso was tasty. I ordered the brisket tacos and my husband got a hamburger taco and the sweet chili shrimp taco. He really enjoyed the shrimp taco, it was very light and refreshing and the brisket taco had a lot of great ingredients! We also got a sangria which for $17 drove the price of our meal up to about $75 for 3 plates and an alcoholic beverage -- a bit steep for me, but to be expected in an airport. We also did wait a sizable amount of time for our food, to the point where people were coming up to me asking how long I'd been waiting so they could decide whether or not to order there. All in all the food was good, but be prepared to drop a some change.

Velvet Taco is among the restaurants that opened in Hobby after the Pappas group vacated. It is located next to gate 46 and it has been open for about 6 months. I decided to pick up dinner at the airport before driving home and remembered that VT was open. Airport restaurants are pricier, but they're also convenient. The biggest difference I immediately noticed is the menu. It's not uncommon for airport restaurants to have limited or condensed menus. I was bummed to see that two of my favorites (Picnic Chicken and The Cuban Pig) were not offered. In fact, this menu does not offer any pork or fish options (they do have shrimp). They have one veggie option and a couple of chicken and beef options. On the other hand, this location offers a more extensive breakfast selection which makes sense. It didn't take too long to order and receive my food. I ordered a Slow Roasted Angus Brisket Quesadilla. It came with corn pico, guacamole, and sour cream. The brisket was good and they gave a generous amount, but I didn't care for the cheese. It tasted like imitation cheese and it was all bunched at the bottom of the quesadilla. The pico had a bit of a kick to it, but it was flavorful. The quesadilla was enough food for two meals. They have a bar in case you want to kill some time while you wait for your flight. The staff was nice. The gentleman who was running food orders told me to "have a nice flight" and showed me where the napkins and utensils were. Such a small thing, but I appreciated it!

While waiting for a connecting flight we grabbed a quick snack. We ordered the Chips & Queso and the Chips & Salsa. I've never tried the Velvet Taco before and I was surprised with the flavor of the queso & salsa. I know they is a location in OKC so I'll need to stop in and give more of their food. Since this was at the airport it was rather noisy and crowded. Typical of an airport location so I really want to try the Velvet Taco off airport locations.

This place is exactly what I needed to end my trip to Houston! From the flavors, to the portion size and the strong margaritas, you can be all set for a long or short trip! U got the beer battered cauliflower taco and the spicy tikka chicken with chips and guac! Of course I had the strong and delicious margarita too! This place is for sure one of the spots I hot up when I'm in town! Those two tacos are my go to orders that have never disappointed me :)! The bar and seating is right at the airport so I took mine to go. Service was fast and efficient so no complaints there! I'll be back for sure again and again!

I recently had an incredible experience at Velvet Taco in Houston Airport. The food was absolutely amazing, with a wide variety of unique and flavorful tacos that exceeded my expectations. The service was impressively quick, perfect for anyone with a tight layover schedule. The staff was friendly and efficient, ensuring everything was served hot and fresh. I highly recommend stopping by Velvet Taco for a satisfying and flavorful meal during your travels!

Second visit and equally impressed. The chicken tikki masala taco was delicious as was the buffalo chicken taco. The amount of carrots on the buffalo threw me but it was the perfect crunch combo while slightly tuning down the buffalo spice (all flavor). Also picked up a red velvet cake because I already know it's delicious.

With an early flight out of Houston, I google to see where I can get breakfast tacos out of Hobby airport. Velvet Taco is located near Gate 45 at the domestic terminal. I've had it previously in Dallas and so glad this was my last meal in Houston! They definitely stuffed their tacos here way more than my previous Dallas experience. I ordered the Crispy Avocado and the Velvet Griddle and hubby got the Farmhouse and the Hangover. I got too excited when I saw avocado on the menu and did not realize that it has red chili aioli so that was my bad and I couldn't eat the rest after a bite. It was the same sauce in my hubby's Hangover taco, however I can eat that one just fine and it was delicious. I did enjoy my Velvet Griddle which has bacon, tots, eggs, in a French toast tortilla. It also came with some maple syrup and that was a meal by itself. It definitely lasted me the whole flight home back to LA and then some! We got our tacos as take out but they do have a bar that seated about 10 people where you can dine in. It was a great meal to end our Houston trip.

The tacos were surprisingly good , after reading the reviews I decided to try this place. The food came out pretty fast and the tacos were pretty big and packed with meat and flavor . Definitely would come here again on my layover .

Oh, Velvet Taco, how I wanted to shower you with 5-star glory, but alas, life had other plans for our culinary journey at Houston's Hobby Airport. I sauntered in, dreaming of a veggie taco delight, sans cheese, to keep my meat cleanse intact. Imagine my surprise when I sank my teeth into a Mexi-Cali Shrimp taco instead! Oh, the taste was divine, but it sent my meat cleanse packing faster than you can say "guac"! And just when I thought the ride was over, a twist! I ordered classic guac and chips, but what arrived? Queso, my dear friends, queso! While it was a creamy, cheesy delight, it wasn't the avocado-filled dreams I had envisioned. But fear not, for Velvet Taco's flavors still reign supreme in my heart. Despite the dietary rollercoaster, I will continue to sing your praises to anyone who will listen. Kudos to the manager who swooped in like a hero, righting the taco wrongs and comping the entire bill. Yet, let's be real, these mishaps are a taco travesty! When it comes to people's dietary restrictions, there's simply no room for error. So, while Velvet Taco, you've charmed me with your culinary wizardry, let's tighten those tortilla screws and ensure every taco tale ends on a high note!

Flew home through Houston and had a 2+ hr layover, saw this little bar called Velvet Taco....figured what the heck, it's close to my gate and seemed to be pretty busy. My brother and I sat at the bar and ordered two of their breakfast tacos (amazing!), and decided that it was noon somewhere so we should have a sangria swirl margarita....WOW! They were wonderful! So we relaxed and chatted with the friendly bartender and business manager until it was time to go to the gate. The food and drinks were great, but the friendly discussion made it the best!!

Ok, velvet taco it is. I used the locals rule, and picked the place all the southwest ground crew was in line. They bang out the good stuff to take to your gate to eat. It's done up like it's a cool outdoor taco truck, but with good air conditioning.

I won't lie, I came into this review a little hangry. Having to wake up at 330 for your 530 am flight will do that to you. Plus landing early for your connection turning a 2 hour layover into a 3 hour layover and the terminal being slammed, even as a seasoned traveller let's just say it was a bit hectic. So when I sit down and try to order a few breakfast tacos (when in Texas right?) and being told they aren't serving breakfast (it is 1010 am) I was a little frustrated. Lo and behold, if you're reading this after 10 am, you have nothing to worry about. The Buffalo Chicken taco is incredible, order it with everything. I also enjoyed the beer battered cauliflower, yes $6 is a bit expensive for a taco but they make up for the cost in its size. I've spent $6 on worse tacos elsewhere, this is an incredible bite, especially in an airport. If you're the manager or owner reading this, please consider doing breakfast tacos until 11, but otherwise this was a great experience and worth the wait for a seat.

Had a layover in the Texas airport. Wanted something delicious to eat stopped in here. Tacos were delicious. Had the veggie tacos so many places do not offer veggie options. There's were delicious. Great service.

Stoked to see Velvet Taco at Hobby because no trip to Texas is complete without tacos! The concept is a little confusing, there's a line to order but I guess it's to go and then there's a bar with service too. I ordered at the cashier then was confused (ok, really, hangry) so I just went to the bar to eat said tacos. I got my usual, spicy tikka chicken, and it was just how I remembered! All in all, a solid spot for tacos if you're waiting or passing through. Just know what the setup is....

I'm not sure if I've been to a Velvet Taco prior. This was in the Houston Hobby airport. The counter service was fast and friendly. The tacos have a cool spin on them from traditional tacos. The 2 tacos I got were huge. Overall good food. I miss the Papadeaux chain in the airport.

This is a new restaurant at Houston HobbyAirport. I wanted to try some of the regular tacos so note that they don't start serving lunch until 10:30 AM. So we waited for 1030 to hit and placed our order. I got tacos and they were OK. It's kind of hard to eat tacos on a plane. They don't fulfill orders in the order that you place your order..... it seemed a little arbitrary. The amount of chips to queso ratio was severely off. I only received about fivechips with my order.

The chicken quesadillas that me and my family had were yum but my brother said too cheesy service was fine took awhile but you know what they say the longer the more better the food will be

NEVER IN MY LIFE have I had better food at an airport. It's maybe my favorite breakfast I've ever had while traveling. I had the breakfast tacos and I could not have been more surprised by the quality in every aspect of this meal. The bottom of the taco was tater tots for that hashbrown feel. Then a layer of super fluffy scrambled eggs. Topped with crispy bacon. The soft taco shell was FRENCH TOAST, and it came with maple syrup to dip it in. Honestly, I told total strangers in the terminal to go get some. Thank GOD they're putting a Velvet Taco in Scottsdale so I can frequent them for breakfast lunch and dinner. GREAT MEAL. GREAT QUALITY.

I knocked a star out for the price, it is the airport but price was a bit steep. With that being said, the staff were friendly and the tacos were pretty good. I also enjoyed their guac as well. Their tacos were made fresh to order. I tried their brisket and their buffalo chicken tacos. Both very good and honestly the portions were large so I was filled up. Definitely a good choice if you're at Hobby!

Food was fantastic, people friendly. The place was hopping when I got there, so I ate at the gate. They don't serve breakfast all day, so keep that in mind when you view the menu.

Love coming here late night. Great staff. Drinks are also good. Could be a chill spot for first date.

It is a walk up taco spot with a bar, but you can't sit at the bar unless you order something at the bar and if you are talking to the bartender when they call your food, they don't call it again and you get cold queso to eat at a gate. Also worst, floppy stale chips I've ever had. To quote the Tweets of the worst President ever, "SAD!"

Only order from here if you have 20-30 minutes to wait. Line wasn't long so I assumed it was safe but the speed of the kitchen is easily outpaced apparently. Staff is nice but it's not super helpful if you're trying to catch a connecting. Compared to non-airport locations, the food quality isn't on that same level. Update: Make absolutely sure they take down your name correctly. Have them repeat it to you. My name is David, they wrote down Steven. Sat on the counter for Steven for 20 minutes until I checked on it. The manager was apologetic and tried to make it right.

We stopped here during a layover and it ended up being a great pick. The brisket nachos are amazing! The service was quick and everyone was friendly. We will likely come back on another trip!

Cauliflower tacos or ANYof the seafood tacos are worth stopping by. The food is always served to you quickly. The dining room is always good to get outta the Texas heat. Love their food- I gcross town for it!

I love the tacos here and they have the best red velvet cake. The icing is so perfect

Glad the airport now has a Velvet Taco! The food was just as good as other Velvet Tacos, though overpriced like any airport spot. If you're looking to get the most bang for your buck, I recommend the brisket nachos which filled me up! When I went, there was no line and it took about 10 minutes to get food.

I had a simple taco and the chips and quest and loved it. The price is great and the service is quick so enjoy a quick snack when needed.

My boyfriend and I came here around 11PM. They had a couple people inside, as well as an outside area which I saw another couple had a dog outside. We ordered 3 different tacos and brisket nachos. Once the order is taken they take down your name and call your name on the mic when it is ready. The chicken and waffle was our favorite. It was different from regular flour/corn tortillas as they had a thin layer waffle as the tortilla. It was perfect amount of sweetness and saltiness from the fried chicken. Our second favorite was grilled beef. It had a sweet creamy sauce with mushroom that reminded a lot of American steak. Our last favorite was the fish n chips. It was pretty typical except for the curry aioli sauce that added a nice kick. If it had extra sauce it would have made the taco tastier. The brisket nachos were decent. I feel that it would've been better to add more toppings to cover all the tortilla chips in the tray. This place reminds me a lot of torchy tacos. The food was good, and it is recommendable for someone who is wanting to try something different/ twist of culture than authentic tacos.

The Houston Airport Location sucks! I was boarding in 15 minutes so I stopped to grab 2 top shelf margaritas for hubby and me. I specifically asked the bartender was it allowed on the aircraft and he ensured me that it was. Got to the Southwest gate and staff informed me that was not allowed on the plane. They said either drink it or dump it! Well of course I dumped it because I didn't want to get sick in the air by consuming alcohol that quickly. Not to mention those drinks weren't CHEAP! Please learn the policy VELVT TACO!

There is very little seating and the music was so loud I couldn't hear the person next to me. It was also oddly inappropriate song choices and extremely explicit. The margaritas were good but were about $17 for one. The food was good but we with with someone who was gluten free and there were only 2-3 gf options on the menu and when we asked the server about them he said they aren't actually gluten free they just write that in to get people in the door. Extremely disappointing

Worth the stop! I got the 2 brisket tacos and elote side and the portions are massive! The ingredients are amazing and the flavor are some of the best tacos in and out of an airport I've had! I love their to-go containers too--they have tacos holder to keep the goods in and the cheese shells didn't get soggy. The service was also fast and great! Don't let the price intimidate you--this place is worth the price.

Horrible food. Inedible. Got the Tikka taco and tots with bacon and egg. Absolutely horrible. What the heck has happened to Houston airport. Used to have many excellent choices (Pappadeaux's). Absolutely do not recommend Velvet Taco.

Food and margaritas are great. Happy to have a good taco place at Hobby. Allison at the bar needs either more training or needs to be replaced. I've seen two people leave her a zero dollar tip. She loves slow and barely even talks to the customers. We are literally all traveling and she has no sense of urgency and an attitude problem. Not a good look for a new restaurant.

A new comer to Texas, right off the plane and a little ravenous I stumbled into velvet taco. Right off the bat I love ambiance, felt like I stepped right into local spot. Happy they were able to pull this off in an airport. At first I thought it was a steep for a taco, but....I was horribly wrong. Michael took my order, I believe he said he was the GM. But it didn't stop there, I had great conversation with my food was being prepared. As someone who is from the industry it's only fair to assume that you hold this gentleman in high regards. Genuinely a professional individual he is. In quick service it can be a challenge to connect with guests over a register but this guy nailed it. Let me tell you the chicken and waffle taco is phenomenal, the only thing I wished was that I had space for more! As this is the first restaurant I visited here in Texas, it set the bar pretty and did not disappoint. Anytime I'm back in the airport this will be my spot.

It's no secret that I love Velvet Taco... Every time I'm near one of the locations - it's my immediate suggestion for dinner. I love the chicken and waffles taco. The service is always quick and nice. I also love it when they're always smiling. The vibe is also so great when the music is playing, and you can just enjoy your food with friends.

Food and Service is absolutely amazing! All strangers even talk to one another. It's a little paradise at the airport.

So I came here on Wednesday & I understand its the airport and things are moving very quickly, I ordered the kobe smash burger and the meat was undercooked and I was very upset because I couldn't go to another restaurant due to having to hop on an air plane. Im still giving 4 stars because our server Alyson was an absolute gem. I couldn't thank her enough for their fantastic service. She went above and beyond to accommodate our requests and made up for the undercooked meat. We'll be back, thanks to them!

Rude bartender, no one at the bar and I had purchased a taco and water from them... He said I couldn't eat my food there. What??? So now I'm having to walk around eating. There were plenty of spaces for others to sit. I do not recommend this place bc of the rude staff. The manager did ask if I needed help before ordering and was very nice. The sad part is I tipped before I tried to sit down to eat. I'll go somewhere else when I fly again next week. This is newly opened and as you can see the reviews are poor. ‍ Do better Velvet. I miss Papasitos.

Food is just as good as I remember. Lived in Houston for a few years and haven't been to Velvet taco in Dallas for a while. Tacos were great and very filling. Had the chicken tikka taco and the angus brisket taco. Bar service was good as well. Glad to see this airport location open finally. Tacos are $6-$8 each. Quesadillas are $12-$17 (did not look like a good deal). Sides are $7-$10 but they have a bundle for 2 tacos and a smaller portion side for $17. Eating in gets you a bigger side than ordering togo.

Food is always good here. Tipsy Chick is my favorite. I always hope for a layover long enough to grab some tacos.

I'll start this with a positive: the food was delicious! Thats all the nice stuff. Signage and Layout: There is a bar where it's clear you can order a drink but not that you can order food there. It has a sign saying the bar is reserved for dine-in customers but the food order counter is right there. What they want you to know by "magic"is that you cannot order food and drinks at the food counter and sit at the bar to eat that. If you want to eat what you ordered at the bar, you have to order it from the bar. I now know because the rude bartender told me so. Inept Staff: I speak clearly and enunciate well and yet I had to tell the order taker 3 times my order and after they took it, they came back and asked for additional clarification. Really??? There were two of us ordering two separate items and they put them on the same tray. Come on! Now I have to ask for another tray and try to separate it. Prices: I realize that things aren't cheap anymore but I paid nearly $70 for two tacos and three drinks. Then went to the bar and ordered the same three drinks (no tacos) and those were $75. But wait there's more; we later ordered two more significantly cheaper drinks (per the menu) for $50. No, I didn't drink too much; the drinks were for a group of friends. Is this a staff problem? Or a communication issue? Don't know and won't be back to find out....

Terrible customer service. Rude workers with sassy attitudes. Don't expect much food or drink wise. They make everything sloppy.