Velvet Taco

Velvet Taco is an absolute lifesaver! The service is fantastic, with friendly faces that greet you the moment you walk in. The location itself is really nice and always spotless, which makes dining here an even better experience. But the real star is the food--it's consistently delicious and never disappoints. Whether you're dining in or taking out, the quality is top-notch. The variety of unique and flavorful taco options keeps me coming back for more. It's not just a great place to grab a meal; it's a place where you know you'll leave satisfied. Velvet Taco has definitely earned every one of these five stars!

Service was great , very busy .The soda machine needed changed they changed it right away Sweet tea tasted weird. And no ice They didn’t put my queso in the bag so can’t rate it but got the birrai tacos I did not like them and the red velvet as you can see I only took two bites it was not for me I liked the service don’t care for the food

Everything was ok. Tacos were way too messy for my liking but I could see others loved it. Prices were very high for tacos, but they did have them full.

Amazing food! Always a good vibe! Michael was great at suggesting what to get to my friend that I brought in for the first time. We will definitely be back soon!

Fun layout and their food is always delicious. Velvet taco is a favorite. It was fun to be in a renovated gas station. I love that they reused an old gas station, leaving enough signs and evidence to make clear what it was. The shrimp and grits taco was pretty great.

Delicious pork birra tacos and mexicaly shrimp tacos. Laid back atmosphere and goof music.

First time experience here the establishment is great with a nice atmosphere and jack at the front has an awesome personality I came here with family and we all ordered some great options jack recommended the tikka bowl which my aunt got and she loved it , I went with the rotisserie chicken bowl (5/10) chipotle is better . And we got a variety of tacos and the red velvet cake wasnt too sweet but just right . Def give this spot a try!! Def give the steak tacos a try they are awesome.

I stopped by Velvet Taco and had such a great time. The food was amazing, super fresh, and full of flavor. Every taco I tried had something unique about it, and you can tell they put a lot of care into what they make. The place had a fun and relaxed vibe that made it easy to just sit back and enjoy. I also want to give a big shout-out to Lily. She was so friendly and welcoming, and she really went out of her way to make sure everything was perfect. It’s not every day you meet someone who makes your meal that much better just by being kind and attentive. I’ll definitely be coming back. Great food, great service, and Lily made the whole experience even better!

This was my first order from Velvet Taco, I heard they were delicious non-traditional tacos, and they did not disappoint. I ordered a two taco combo, both birria pork with a side of classic guac. The portion was very generous, I ended up with 4 tacos in all not knowing the birria come 2 to an order. The guac was fresh and had just the right amount of cilantro and onions without a lot of fuss. I ordered delivery which was quick and hot (unfortunately the Uber driver misplaced my sangria, but the restaurant made it right, even though it meant they sacrificed the sale). I'll be returning, in person next time!

Being from Washington State and just visiting Texas, we had never heard of the Velvet Taco (ahem, well the chain restaurant that is). We saw the sign and wondered if it was sex shop or a taco restaurant. My hubby and I decided to give it a try. WE WERE IMPRESSED BY EVERYTHING. The ambiance both inside and outside were super cool, we loved the signs, the lighting, and the outside eating area with misters. The menu was expansive and had so many choices, it made it hard to decide what to eat. I loved that you could mix up the type of tacos you wanted and customize your whole meal, really. What a super cool concept. We received our food within 10 minutes, cooked fresh to order. Both of us loved every single thing we ordered (fish, shrimp, and steak tacos). Prices were reasonable for the decent portions we received. The chips and elote dip were outstanding and the sides my hubby got were good too. The restaurant was clean, employees efficient and friendly, and there was easy parking. If we are ever in the area again, we willl def stop by.

I arrived in Dallas very late due to delays and found Velvet Taco at the recommendation of a friend. I got the "pick 2" which is two tacos, a side, and a drink. My partner and I split it and got a rotisserie taco and the Cauliflower one and for our side we chose guacamole. The food was very good however the tacos made quite the mess. The guacamole was really good. The inside of the place was nice and provided a good spot for us to talk and enjoy our tacos. Overall I do recommend eating here, especially if you find yourself up till 4am!

Huge VT fan! The variety of items is great, this spot is great at filling the tacos up to the rim. Service is always great, prices are an average $15-$25 a person. Great little spot in Richardson.

hip little place - a chain Decent food but I would not make a special trip or be pushing Velvet taco to a group trying to decide where to go eat. Summary is they are trying to hard to be different with mediocre food. Great queso but "blue corn chips" were stale and chewy Their special of two tacos, a side, and a drink for $15 (ish) was pretty good deal. Rotisserie chicken taco - pretty bland. Sounded good but it just did not measure up. The Birria tacos were good but the consume dip was pretty bland. Elote side was excellent - the best thing on the plate. Much better and more creative (without going overboard) mexican places around.

Lillian is the best! The food was good too but make sure that you ask for Lillian. And get the red velvet cake!!

Taste: 4 Value: 4 Service: 5 Went here a few times this week and got to try a variety of tacos. "Fan favorites" are a good choice with all the variety. Chicken tikka masala taco: 4. Birria duo tacos: 4.5. Smash burger taco: 4. Shrimp taco: 5. Local beers on tap. Queso with blue corn chips. Red velvet cakes is excellent.

Great experience here! Came in on a Wednesday evening and it wasn't too busy. They call your name on the microphone when your order is ready for you to grab. There are lots of places to sit and eat inside!chips can be refilled for free and they have a taco of the week.

Two words: Watery Queso As a born-and-raised Texan, queso is something that's not to be messed with. And as someone who's frequented many of the Velvet Taco locations in Houston, I was very disappointed that this location in Dallas, the very city that birthed Velvet Taco, had watery queso. I guess it's true - Houston IS better than Dallas... Anywho, I'm not going to come back to this particular location the next time I find myself in DFW because watery queso disrupted my evening. I'm disappointed because I absolutely love Velvet Taco, and up until now I've never had any issues with the quality of the food they serve.

I ran to Velvet Taco while on my lunch! Fortunate for me, I had the most charismatic employee by the name of Michael. He went above and beyond to make sure all of my questions were answered, and provide with me a good food selection. With customer service being in the crapper these days - he was truly a breath of fresh air.

Get the margarita... trust me, just get it. It's delicious. I was out with coworkers and they got the sangrita... they said it was amazing! The chimichurri taco was so flavorful with a bit of a bite (in a very good way). The birria tacos weren't the best I had. They were just ok. But let me tell you a lot that the chicken and waffle taco was everything. The taco Shell is a waffle which tastes like it has syrup and the chicken tenders are so moist. Get this!! Just trust me. The elote faux... I could just eat that ... from a giant bowl if they had that size. Yum!!

I've been here several times and have never been disappointed. This is not your traditional taco joint, they're bougie meals on a taco delivery device. Their frozen margaritas are on point, and I get them every time. The only thing I don't like is that the tacos are very drippy, and they come out on a metal zigzag tray with paper and no plate, so sauces can end up on you it your not strategic with the paper towels. The price is a little high but seems fair. What I don't understand is the auto highlighting for tipping when there's no table service. You get your food from a pickup area, you're fill up your own drink and your expected to pick up your thrash. Yes you can unhighlight it. But tripping was design for table service from server who are making a little over $2 and hour and provided a service to you. This is high class fast food style.

This review is JUST about the birria taco. The location is fine, clean and service is always great however that Quesa birria duo they are now serving 0/5 I would never recommend. It was COLD, hard and the Gruyère cheese they used should have been my first red flag. Save yourself the trouble if you are looking for even an adjacent Birria taste this IS NOT IT!!!!!!

IVAN WAS SO NICE!! I really wanted a super specific item and he was so accommodating!! Y'all should definitely check out this location.

Inside was clean and rustic not very inviting for me. Service was very friendly and fast for a holiday weekend. This was my first time trying Velvet Taco. It was ok, not a big fan for me. I would not go back craving for it but would not avoid it if was an option.

Best tacos in the world. Not your mother's tacos. It's a whole new game. Burger Taco Shrimp Taco

Delicious tacos! We didn't expect it to be so tasty. We wish we had one in Southern California!

I just ordered birria tacos and completely wasted my money. The taco shells were not crispy, the consume was not good either. I wasn't given my side until I asked for it, nor a tray for my food. Just the taco holders. It was weird to me. I wanted to eat outside, there is a sign that clearly says no smoking, but each spot I tried to sit, I could smell cigarette smoke. I'll get my tacos from authentic Mexican spots going forward.

Went a couple of years ago, outside the box taco varieties that were delicious! If I'm ever back in the area, would try again!

Pretty good Tacos with a twist. For example, the jerked Mahi I had were delicious. Broad fun taco menu and the best part is the service is fantastic. these guys love their business just... Go!

Came here for a first date yesterday, the restaurant was such a cute vibe. The staff was very nice and helpful. The food came out veryy quick but, the food was a little cold to me. I wish it was warmer but the food was filled with great flavor. The frozen margarita was very good. I will definitely come back to try the other tacos.

Russell did a fabulous job! He was efficient and friendly. I love this place! I highly recommend the bowls and queso. The cake is a sweet ending. Love love!

So, my experience over the last year has been challenging, however, "my experience over the last year" should be telling--as in telling you that I continue to go (and go and go)! I've been disappointed in the switch to more bowls (ick) over tacos, still sorry to see almost all of my favorites removed (Cuban Pig, Picnic Chicken, and Spicy Thai Shrimp--I could throw myself off the tallest building over that last one--oh, G*d, I miss this taco!!), but what they continue to offer is hope--and a delicious and quality product--so far above your average fast food offerings through their Backdoor Menu, Fan Favorites, and WTF (Weekly Taco Feature), and I continue to explore. Their margaritas are delicious! So, I've had an ongoing issue, which after several attempts, I found a manager, Julian Jenkins, willing to listen and appreciative of the feedback and opportunity to improve the customer experience. It is the Julians of the industry who makes all the difference in customer experience and who inspire customer loyalty. He is the White Whale in customer service--responsive, kind and willing to find resolution. Management: I hope he is appreciated! Julian, thank you for listening and doing what is always appreciated--providing a positive customer experience helping to sustain the restaurant/customer relationship. You were so warm and kind. I'll remain a loyal customer. As long as I have my tacos, all is right with the World.

The tacos are so soggy and a mess to eat. Too much liquid in every taco. I've tried several different kinds. You get tired of managing to keep the tortilla together. Just awful! The red velvet cake was stale! Threw it away. Horrible!

The fusion tacos are fun. I like having a spot to grab food with friends who span the dietary requirement spectrum. The coconut milk queso is amazing. My favorite is the Cuban taco.

I definitely choose velvet or torchy's, the chicken tikka is fire the queso, elote, guac, all great quality and the Paloma is awesome

CONSISTENTLY PHENOMENAL SERVICE!!! GM Julian greeted me at the busy pick up window with an infectious smile and I had the opportunity to tell him again how amazing his staff is every single time I visit. Great food, super drinks and the AMAZING service keeps us coming back!

I'm going to give this restaurant four stars because of their selection of tacos. You can get pretty much anything you can think of on a taco, including a bacon cheeseburger. It's kind of like Taco Bell on steroids. Lol like I've mentioned before be sure to get the beef brisket taco this is Texas and they know how to do brisket, right. be sure to call your order in ahead so that you won't have a long wait. Try both versions of the taco sauce (spicy and mild). if you're looking for a quick bite, this is a good option for Tex-Mex.

Delicious tacos and so much variety in the menu! This was one of the only spots open late night so we decided to try it out. We've been wanting to try velvet taco so this was a perfect opportunity. The menu is split by the type of meat or their vegetarian options. They also have gluten free options as well. We went with the queso blanco to start with, then got #16 Fish n' Chips, #11 Grilled Flank Steak, #3 Spicy Tikka Chicken, and #1 Buffalo Chicken. All were really good and so flavorful. My favorite was definitely the grilled flank steak. Perfectly seasoned and really good mix of ingredients in the taco. We ended up stopping here the next day as well because we loved it so much!

This is a chain taco restaurant that opens late. We ordered bowls and tacos. All are tasty and filling. Lots of choices on the menu and they could adjust for vegan option for some items.

I had the new chimichurri steak tacos and y'all, they were delish! I also recommend the Hulu Hulu tacos, but you pretty much can't go wrong with anything on the menu. Food is always fresh and the flavor profiles are very creative.

Tacos are good. Lots of variety, unless you are a carnivore, then there is maybe one choice. That's the case for my wife, but she liked what she had. You order at the counter and pick up when called, so there isn't much to say about "service". It's not cheap, we had three tacos and one Ranch Water and it was $32.00 with tax and tip. Honestly, I can't see that it is worth that, especially considering the seating options, mostly hard metal or wood stools at bar-height community tables. The tables on the patio are set up mostly for 4 to 6 people, and many had just two people taking up a 6 top. Drink options are very limited- a few beers, some sodas, and a marg made with a mix. IDK, this place is just not my taste for a $32.00 meal of three tacos and a drink.

This wasn't our first visit to a Velvet Taco but it was our first time at this location. It didn't disappoint! The food was amazing as usual, the restaurant was super clean, and the staff was friendly and welcoming - 5 stars! I dream about the elotes and the fish and chips taco. Please open a location in Rochester MN!!!

First time trying Velvet Taco and I'm glad I did. Place has cool decor and atmosphere, seems like it would be a cool place to even watch a game but no TV's. The tacos are good fresh ingredients and lots of cilantro and other veggies. I had the brisket taco and the rotisserie chicken taco and would order it again anytime. Meat flavored well and taco shells tasted nice and fresh. FATBOY TIP: don't order more than you can eat at the restaurant, tacos do not taste or hold up good after they cool down. The reheat leftovers quality on the food is like a one to two stars tops.

The food was completely off. The birria taco was dry and extremely salty. I tried the burnt ends taco, and the meat was off, more like jerky. The coconut Thai lime queso was barely warm. I've been coming to this location since it opened, and I used to go to the one on Knox and Henderson before it closed. This has been one of the most subpar experiences I've had.

Any place that has my love language written on the wall in bright pink neon letters automatically gets 5-Stars in my book. Feed me tacos and tell me I'm pretty, what more could a gal ask for?? This place does a wonderful job of creating unique flavor combinations in their tacos. I got the Nashville Hot Taco with tofu, slaw, and a ranch crema and the Fried Paneer taco with tikka sauce and paneer and they were both delicious. Had I not been on a work trip, I would've tried their margaritas - they have a margarita on their menu called the "Kick Ass Margarita", and I was so sad to not be able to try it. A great spot to go to for non-traditional tacos with unique flavor profiles. Would definitely recommend stopping by if you're in the Richardson/Dallas area!

Great location in a booming area with foodies! The manager is great and pays attention to all details. Huge fan. Service was great and the workers are happy to be apart of a great spot serving up good eats.

Meant to take a photo of the food, but here are the empty taco wrappers instead. Firstly, the atmosphere is so fun. Looks like an old oil and gas service station but somehow industrial modern. The menu is eclectic with something in it for everybody. I got the green chili pork taco and it was everything you can expect from this type of taco but so much better. Their fresh-made tortillas are BOMB. I also decided to go outside my comfort zone and ordered off the (available all day) brunch menu - chicken and waffles taco. Say whAaat?! A waffle taco is stuffed with crisp tenders, peppered bacon, peppercorn gravy, green apple slaw, maple syrup, red chile aioli and chives. IT. WORKS. It's so so good. They also have tacos like chicken tikka masala, falafel, Nashville hot tofu, Cuban pig, Kimchi, shrimp and grits, and flank steak. Way more than that but this gives an idea of the wide variety you can choose from, for vegetarians too! Also their pulled pork tater tots are so good they'll make you want to slap yo' gramma. They have some sort of goat cheese crema plus spicy stuff and cheese and a fried egg... y'all I don't really know what all goes into it but please eat it and get your own damn tots, don't share! Can't wait to go back and try new flavors. It's now a goal to try every one on their menu.

Convenient location right off 75. We've ordered from here many times and the service is always fast. The tacos are delicious - many to choose from and it never gets old.

There's a lot to like about Velvet Taco. The restaurant itself has a cool vibe and friendly staff. There's a variety of tacos to choose from and all the ingredients are listed so you know exactly what you are getting. The tacos have a good amount of meat and loaded with toppings. So why the 2 stars you might be wondering... Once I got my food, I sat down to take a bite and it was cold. BARELY close to lukewarm temperature. My first taco was the rotisserie chicken taco and everything just fell apart in my hands. What a mess! Which leads me to believe they left my food sitting for too long. I'm sure if it was hot it would have tasted good cause it sure looked amazing. However, the temperature of the food put a real damper on the flavor and the experience. Plus for the $$.. I wouldn't return. The one thing I really liked though was the Orange Mango soda.

Singing the praises of Velvet Taco in Richardson! This is a BRAND NEW location and this restaurant is a beauty! I came here tonight and everything was super delicious. I tried out their chicken tikka taco as well as the chicken and waffle taco & both were SO TASTY!!! The chicken tikka has a good amount of spice to it, which I loved. The chicken and waffle taco was the perfect comfort food. I also tried the crisp tots and local egg, which I highly recommend. The goat cheese on the tots were the cherry on top! I will be dreaming about those tots tonight. Last but not least, their red velvet cake was out of this world!!! The sauce that they put on top is SO good. Thank you Velvet Taco for the incredible service and the tasty food!!!

Excited about Velvet Taco now being in my City of Richardson! We don't have to drive to Knox Street anymore! The Best Tacos Ever! Our Faves are the #3 Tikka Chicken & # 12 Brisket! Official Day to Open is December 14th.

Our first time to try the new Velvet Taco in Richardson! They did a really great job transforming what was an old gas station/tire shop into a trendy taco shop. I have to start out to say, my personal tastes are for food on the blander side. If you like really spicy food, you will probably love it. I ordered according and removed any spicy salsa's or sauces. Tried the rotisserie chicken and it was ok. The slow roasted angus brisket taco was good (but I missed something spicy on there, probably the salsa) and the inside of my mouth was on a slow burn. I really like the outside of the tortilla being crispy and the chunk of avocado was great. I think my favorite was the picnic chicken, crispy chicken pieces with diced potatoes.

I had the green chili pulled pork and the #wtf which is the weekly special, this one was beef with pickled red onions and other stuff. I also had a large margarita on the rocks. Everything was fantastic, my biggest regret was this place was across the street from my hotel and I just walked in tonight.

So good! I got the the birria taco and the the chicken tikki taco. So good and fast. Love this place.

Always prompt service and friendly staff. I frequent this location often and they never disappoint with how quickly the food is served.

I enjoy coming in to get the chips and queso! pretty chill vibes and the service is quick .

First timer. Friendly and efficient service. Clean surroundings. Creative menu that seemed pretty healthy. The food was delish! Much better than a Taco Bell or Bueno. Great job. Thanks!!

Their queso was soooooooooo good!! They have plenty of unique taco types, so you'll be able to visit at least a couple of times without getting bored! I still dream about swimming in that queso (red curry coconut).