Velvet Taco

Food is damn good. Amazing flavor. Service was excellent. Quan was pleasant and offered great service and Dan the man (manager) was super nice. All in all…5 star, above and beyond service.

Quan checked us out and he was AMAZING, super helpful and fun! The Dallas manager Dan was visiting today and he was super nice! Great customer service and that’s hard to find now a days. Now the food was freaking awesome! So flavorful and good amount of spice… definitely a new favorite spot and will be coming back

I love this restaurant. The taco flavors are familiar, but also inspired. It’s a good mix of proteins and vegetarian options. You have everything from tiki masala to Kobe beef, hot sauce and so much more. It’s refreshing. It’s not just about flavors they taste good and are very filling.

I found this place by being next-door at the Go kart track. What a great place to eat tacos. Lots of choices. The puffy taco was super duper good. It's a funky little place with lots of cool decor. Definitely recommend the puffy tacos here.

We came to this location for the first time on May 24th. They were a little busy, but not bad. However, it did take longer than expected to get our food. The food was pretty good. We were disappointed in how poorly maintained the seating area was. The tables, chairs and floors were covered with food and trash from previous customers. No employees were cleaning up whatsoever. Every customer had to clean the tables and chairs before they could sit down. That is unacceptable. The AC was not on inside and not even any fans, so it was hot inside and there was no airflow.

It was our first time at velvet taco and everything we tried was really good! The restaurant was clean and the staff super friendly. We definitely will be back.

First time here and overall the experience was good. I think it depends what kinda taco eater you are. I tend to like more of the traditional street tacos with different meats that you can choose from (but the toppings stays the same). Velvet taco is quite fancy in that it has a lot of different toppings/meats depending what taco you buy. To me, it just wasn’t my cup of tea so that’s why I rated it 3/5. But overall I think the service was super and our food came out very quickly. The price was average for tacos. There are indoor and outdoor seatings which is convenient. Would I go back? Yes because I live nearby, but it wouldn’t be my first choice for tacos.

Definitely my new favorite taco eatery. Parking and access might get a little tight at peak times, but it's well worth it. I love the flavor concoctions they've got, which offer something meaningfully unique without being overly "cute". Prices are reasonable. Service is pretty great and there's plenty of seating inside.

It had been so long since I went to Velvet Taco. The food was really good and I really enjoyed the combo option they have of two tacos, a side and a drink. The meal was super filling and very affordable. I loved the elote and the buffalo chicken taco was delicious! Staff was super nice too! They ran out of queso and only had curry queso and they were able to give my husband a sample to try before ordering.

Never found a taco restaurant with so many different selections of odd tacos. The flavors were fantastic!! Service was ok. Not much welcoming when we arrived, very stoic girl at counter. But food came out pretty quickly. Atmosphere was nice with fun signs scattered throughout the restaurant.

We went to velvet taco since they had vegan/vegetarian options. We got 2 different tacos, Nashville hot and regular cauliflower tacos. Nashville had too much sauce to appreciate the taco. Cauliflower tacos were delicious and very fulfilling. Staff was great in explaining the menu.

Velvet taco has some really good fusion tacos quite a variety and very yummy! If you've never eaten here, you should give it a try!

This place was so tasty and trendy! This was a nice spot that made ordering easy and received my food rather quickly. The food was fresh and hit different palate notes salty, spicy, savory, crispy and crunchy! Putting that egg on the dish was decedent just topped it off for me! I was glad to have had that dish. Parking was easy.

While we were visiting San Antonio, we looked up this location and decided to give it a try. As soon as we walked in, the establishment was clean and inviting with great music at the right level of noise. We were a group of six, wanted to try every taco, ordered nacho Trio, Birria nachos, a couple orders of tots, and the margarita with the shot! The manager or owner was very kind, super friendly, and made some great recommendations.

Velvet Taco is a casual, quick service restaurant offering a variety of tacos containing chicken, pork, fish, vegetarian and beef. My favorites so far are the #17 Mexi-Cali shrimp taco, the #18 chicken waffle taco and the roasted corn in a cup (it's pretty addictive)! My kids love the seasoned chicken strips and tater tots (both are fantastic). My only issue is when I ordered additional food in the app from my table, my name was never called when my order was ready so it sat there, getting cold. Unfortunately, the app didn't notify me it was ready either so the temperature of the food was disappointing. Outside of ordering through the app, the food options are great. Update: I have figured out how to identify "tableside delivery" in the app on the final screen before ordering, so I've started using this setting when placing orders in the app, but it only results in my food coming to the table 50% of the time. When the food doesn't come to the table, my name is called on the intercom but it's a win because I'm alerted the food is ready.

Best "white people" tacos in town. No really, we love them. Margaritas are decent and the Queso is delicious. Very unique Taco choices with tons of flavor. I always recommend this place as it wont disappoint. Now if you are looking for authentic Mexican tacos, this is not your place. All my hispanic friends made it very clear, it is tacos for gringo's. There is a time and place for this cuisine and the tacos are a bit above avg in pricing but its worth it. Enjoy!

Great tacos and plenty of options here , there is a lot of unique combinations and they all tasted great with a Few exceptions. I really liked the chimchuri steak and a couple of the other fan favorites. I didn't like that some tacos had rice in them , it just doesn't make sense. They also choose the tacos shell , they don't give you an option to choose the shell. This place is open late and has good tacos for reasonable prices . Service was good and foood came out quick. Seating area is not very comfortable

These Tex-Mex tacos have unique options for all. If you are looking for authentic tacos this is not the place. Clean and quick location

Do you know how great it is that San Antonio finally has a Velvet Taco location?! Great menu with a variety of options, served quickly and at great prices. The margaritas here are soo good and this location even has happy hour days and times. The queso is good! The tacos are too and always filled with food. There's a drive thru for online orders and a covered outdoor seating. Parking is limited as it shares a lot with a few other places in the area but definitely worth it. Not your place if you're looking some authentic tacos, but delicious nonetheless!

We came here with the family to celebrate a birthday. Everyone was so kind and helpful. Tacos were amazing. We decided to grab a slice of red velvet cake to go. Gentleman at the drive thru comped the cake. Above and beyond great customer service. Definitely have our patronage!!'

Well I was craving this place and wanted to show it to my dad after being away from it so long but it wasn't worth coming to. I use to love this place but it's gone down hill. The last few times I've come in the food either hasn't been good or the service hasn't been. This time I came in with one family in front of me and hardly anyone in the place, like not even a handful, and after ordering and waiting what felt like forever. They called Kelly so my dad went up there and they said oh not you Kelly, your the second Kelly.... Seeing that there was only one person that ordered before us and they had their food we should have been the first Kelly. But okay. Then they called Kelly again. So my dad went up there again and they said no sir, these are the 1st Kelly's tacos! So we looked around and notice everyone that ordered after us was getting their food. I went and asked where our food was and they said at the back of the line.... After complaining and the rest of the people in the restaurant getting their food still before us! They brought it to our table acting like bring it to our table was making up for the wait and blatant disregard for making our food. Not only that, I thought our food would be piping hot since you know we waited so long it wasn't that must have been making it fresh or something, no it wasn't. So what was the hold up? I WILL NOT BE RETURNING! I'm done with this place! They've let me down too many times now!

Their best one is Korean Kimchi Fried Rice. Their tortilla wraps in their tacos are good. We also got Frozen Margaritas and it's refreshing, not too strong and just perfect.

This place in located on 1604 access road right before you hit I-10. The place looks quaint and when you walk in notice the decor. You head down the aisle and see the menu on the wall. In case you forget what you wanted they also have a menu at the counter. This place does fill up fast and indoor seating is a bit limited. We ordered the Nashville hot tofu and Beer battered cauliflower taco. We also ordered the crispy tots with the local egg minus the bacon. Everything came out pretty quick and looked delicious. The first bite I took I was instantly impressed. I enjoyed every bite. The tots were very crispy. I was a little overwhelmed by the amount of pepper on the tots. The egg did dim that taste down a bit. Overall, I would give it 5 stars for presentation and taste. The staff are super nice and patient. The customers in front of us couldn't decide (who could blame them with the choices) and they helped them with their order. Definitely worth the trip if you're in the area. I can't wait to come back!

Tacos were really good. We ordered a little bit of everything definitely fills you up each one unique way to go back there. Staff is awesome. I like that they had outside seating as well. Very chill environment.

From the moment you walk in the door and greeted by Quan ( who is absolutely AMAZING) you know it's going to be a great experience! I live in Austin but if I want Velvet Taco, I'm making the drive to this location! They got some voodoo magic going on with their food and clearly a tremendous amount of love is going into what they do, but hands down this is the place to go! Yes, their location is tricky with construction, but there's a back way from Vance Jackson/Top Golf, don't let that stop you. Do yourself a favor, visit them and see for yourself! Brisket Nachos are !!

We love coming to this location! Consistently yummy tacos. Good service! Use the app to earn free tacos!!

Had a first date here and ever since have been coming back again and again ! An all time favorite for me is the grilled salmon taco ,I love salmon and the taco does its justice! They also have vegetarian options which I'm more than excited for at any place . Just had to visit on 4/20 for the 4/20 taco and it did not disappoint the food came out pretty quick and I'm always excited for the presentation:)

I'm going to start this review by saying that I wanted nothing more in the world than to absolutely dunk on this place. As an individual who grew up in South Texas and who takes pride in Queso, when I read the menu and saw "Red Curry Queso with blue corn chips" I was immediately and irrationally angry. I thought to myself "Queso did not need to be a food mash-up victim! It was perfect as it is!" This thought will go down forever as one of my greatest blunders, as a time when I fell hard for the age-old "judging before you know" conundrum. Similar to my feelings about queso, when the word "taco" is in the name of a restaurant, I have very clear and immediate expectations of what I will find. Velvet Taco, despite having taco in the name, does not match any of my expectations. It is not tacos as I grew up with, but a beautiful fusion of food cultures, mashed together, and delivered in one of the most diverse food vehicles of all time - the tortilla. This is one of those order and then sit type of locations. They have paper menus at the register, but larger ones mounted along the wall leading to the registers. Unless you want everyone in line behind you angry, please make your decisions before you reach the register, pay attention to what's on the wall. Velvet Taco also runs a "Weekly Taco Feature" (WTF) an ephemeral option that is not to be missed. This is also displayed ahead of the register. On that first fateful trip, I ordered two fish and chip tacos and of course, because I was convinced I needed to destroy it for its audacity of being anything other than the traditional queso I grew up with, the red curry queso. I passed on the WTF, a mistake I have had the good sense not to repeat. I also ordered a fountain drink and found my seat. Despite this place always doing steady business, I did not have to wait long at all before my food was ready. The Red Curry Queso came before the tacos, which I was excited about. I wanted a clear palate and time to dismantle what I was certain would be an abomination before God. The Red Curry Queso came garnished with pickled red onion, queso fresco, and Thai basil. The garnish of soft reds, vivid greens, and bright white fresco set against the backdrop of a pink cheese blend created a kaleidoscope presentation. No sooner had I sat down did I grab my first corn chip and jab it into the colorful array. I got a big scoop, complete with red onion, bits of fresco, and a small slice of basil, and popped it into my mouth, convinced I would hate it. I could not have been more wrong. The curry flavor, the creaminess of the coconut milk, and the immaculate cheese all blended well together. It was a fusion I never knew I needed and now will not live without. I inhaled the cup of queso all before my tacos were ready. That is not to say they took a long time, as they were maybe five minutes behind the queso, but really to demonstrate the vigor in which I tucked into the queso. My mood now changed, my mind expanded, I took an open view of my Fish and Chips taco. Perfectly fried beer-battered cod, sitting atop julienned and fried potato match sticks, cole slaw and mustard all nestled together in a toasted tortilla. I know how popular Fish and Chips are in the UK, if one of those individuals were to try this taco would transform the landscape of Fish and Chips across the UK. It was simply marvelous. It has since become a staple part of my order alongside the red curry queso. In many return trips, I have tried most of their static menu options as well as numerous WTFs. I have never been disappointed. This is a chain restaurant and having eaten at the 1604 location and the Pearl in San Antonio as well as the Montrose location in Houston, I have yet to be disappointed. The quality is consistent across locations. I have yet to try their red velvet cake, but I hear good things. Eat here. Enjoy it. Each taco effectively allows you to be a food tourist, to witness the beautiful fusion of culture in culinary form, and to get the best of both worlds.

Uhm, yeah i don't recommend this location, id recommend N 1604 Loop. This location was Loud, behind on their food, we waited almost 45 minutes, the trash cans were stacked of trays, the inside was freezing. You can't hear when your order is ready, they need a new or louder speaker system, the girl taking the order could barely hear us either, it's just too small of a space for how great the food is, and the concrete walls makes it unbearable to sit and enjoy your meal. Bad location.

A minor mistake during ordering, which the pleasant manager quickly corrected. Food was great as well!

I wish I could give a 5-star review but lately the quality has been not as consistent. They are still on point most of the time so 4-stars it is! Our favorite side of course is the loaded tots! Amazing. Pro-tip: if you're ordering take out or delivery skip the egg on these, you won't miss it and they are just as good. The egg does not travel well and keeps cooking on top. Now for the tacos. My go-to is the Picnic Chicken--I personally skip the crispy chicken skin usually for these but I've had it with that also and it's delicious. I'm also a fan of the Mexi-Cali shrimp taco--I skip the blacken spice here as I think it tastes better without :) My husband goes for the spicier tacos! I can't handle the spicy ;) and they do have a lot of spicy tacos. He loves the Spicy Tikka Chicken tacos and the Buffalo Chicken tacos. We both love the Chicken and Waffle taco, sweet and savory goodness.

Fun fusion taco place! This is not the place to go when you're wanting authentic Mexican food, but it is fun to have a taste of many countries in the form of a taco. I really liked the spicy tikka chicken taco and the Korean fried rice taco. The margarita on the rocks is way better than the frozen one. The brisket nachos are also worth ordering. I wasn't the biggest fan of the Mexi-Cali taco.

Went here for a late lunch. 3 people were working in the kitchen and it was busy. We started with the tots... they were tasty but my biggest gripe was the utensils (if you could even call them that) they are pictured with the tots. It's a spoon and the other end a fork but it's for a baby!! So the tots were a mess to eat. I probably wouldn't order them again because of the utensils. The tacos were decent. The shrimp taco was better than the beef I thought. On the beef taco they put cheese on the outside of the tortilla and grill it , so it was pretty greasy. The food was okay but the staff was hustling to get the food out fast. Good job to the staff who was working hard.

Kind of cool to see Velvet Taco expanding. I think they started out as a hipster joint up in the city, in Houston. Now they are in Webster, TX, and I was pleased to find them close to my hotel in San Antonio, near Camp Bullis. Getting there is a bit of a challenge due to all the crazy freeway construction nearby, and it's right off the highway. Anyhow, they have a nice patio and the same high tables as the other locations. And the same super spicy, tasty tacos! Love the shrimp tacos.

I really enjoyed my tacos. They are not like regular tacos. The combinations are seemingly scary but they go SO WELL together. I think it's really awesome how they take such a simple idea and elevate it. One taco is pretty big, especially if u get chips and queso too. I would either get 2 tacos to be full or 1 taco paired with the chips and queso.

Slow service but the food is always good! Love the chips and guacamole. One of my favorite taco places.

Sure it's a little pricey, but it's not your street taco or ground beef and cheese mix, it's some crazy combos. Combos that you read and say no way this will taste good and then you try it. So give it a go, don't order too many at once cause they are filling.

First time here.....traveling thru to Port A. Got the fajita taco, fish taco & birria tacos. Trendy place & nice vibe....tacos were good but quite pricey & a little bougie! For $5.95 a taco it should amazing...not.

Elote guacamole--Ima just leave that there and let your mind wander for a bit........ ok once your mind has rested on what that could possibly look, taste and even work somehow in our universe of flavors ... STOP. You couldn't even imagine how well this works together. I self proclaim to be a guacamole connoisseur and when the description was read to me , I was perplexed but yet intrigued. Gave my bf the choice and even to my surprise this showed up on the delivery. How sweet the corn , tender but not completely void of its crunch, and not skimping on any of the "street flavor" as your Tahin/crema/ is mixed together as a sauce, your cilantro and cojita cheese are very present, fulfilling that "street" profile. The Guacamole is by itself a very good stand alone guacamole. On delivery the two are not mixed in together but occupy two even halves in the container, yet touching. Its when you swipe ( hold on to your seats here) .... A very crispy thin well seasoned blue corn chip into them both and create this creamy, burst of pure corn flavor pop, followed by the pinches of onion, tomato, garlicky cool but light acidic hint of lime, punch from the guacamole crunch of a bite ! Whoooooooooweeeeeeee Is definitely addictive and inviting and incredibly delicious. The mind and or collection of minds who created such a recipe, my taste buds say thank you!!!

I didn't know what to expect out of these tacos. They have some weird ingredients. They aren't the typical bean and cheese tacos us San Antonians are used to. Since I like to give every restaurant a chance, I took the risk and actually didn't regret it. Of course, the tortillas don't compare to any you will find in a Mexican taco place, but they do the job. Your order, sit and listen out for your name. Their menu has a lot of tacos and they also have a taco of the week. Between my friend and I, we ordered five. The tacos are big and they aren't skimpy with the filling. The Buffalo tofu taco was surprisingly one of my favorites. The taco of the week on a lettuce instead of a tortilla was my friends favorite. It was the pork gyoza. Besides tacos, they also have sides. I was surprised on how good the corn in a cup was. It's legit. The biggest problem you'll encounter is finding a place to sit. They definitely need more space.

I really enjoyed these fancy tacos. The chicken and waffle taco was unique and flavorful I didn't know What to expect with a taco that has cream gravy on it but I was pleasantly surprised. I ordered through a delivery app so I can't say how the actual restaurant is but even Togo the food was packaged perfectly. I can't want to go in person.

Called in my order and picked it up drive thru. That's the only way to go through drive through as they only take in online or phone orders. They were pretty quick with my order on Friday lunch hour. Their menu was unique and had options I never had before such as coconut curry queso dip with blue corn tortilla chips. I also had their elote. I really enjoyed the Nashville tofu tacos. Their vegan options are delicious and it puts a nice twist to tacos they serve.

I have tried velvet taco a few times and some of the tacos are good but different. This time I tried the queso but the curry in it kind of threw me off so I would say it's OK. The tater tot's are nice and crispy and delicious. The Paloma is the best Paloma in town other than Perry's. And the best red velvet cake in town. Nice and moist. A little too much frosting but overall delicious.

First time here and I was pleasantly surprised. Had the Cuban taco and the chicken taco and both were amazing. Also had a topo chico mixed drink. The staff was friendly and the food came out fast fresh and hot. I can't wait to come back!!

Tacos were some of the best I've ever eaten!! Guacamole was so delicious! I got the grilled salmon tack and the sweet chili shrimp taco. Amazing!!

Yesterday, I met with teammates for lunch at Velvet Taco. Glad I gave it another chance. I had the Mexi-Cali Shrimp Taco and it was delicious. My teammates also enjoyed their tacos. They had the Chicken, Burger and Chicken & Waffle ones.

Velvet Tacos, tacos without borders. What this means is the tacos are so stuffed theres no borders. We started with the Red Curry Coconut Queso. I know it sounds strange but, it was pretty good. Great flavor. We had a margarita . Yummy! We ordered 4 tacos. I had the Mexi-Cali shrimp, and flank steak. My hubby had the Rotisserie Chicken and Green Chili Pork. The flavors complimented each really well. The staff was friendly, the place was very clean. A nice modern trendy feel. If you haven't been go check it out.

We are addicted to Velvet Taco. There, I said it. We have already been half a dozen times. We have had practically everything on their menu, and every single item has been outstanding or off the charts amazing. They put all manner of crazy, outrageous, inventive, brilliantly-executed thing inside a tortilla and so help me, it works, every time. Be prepared for long waits on busy nights, but eating outside is delightful. Standing around watching the sunset while you chat with your peeps is a decent way to spend the time. To order, go in and get in line, place your order at the counter (get something good to drink if the wait is gonna be a while), then hunt a spot to sit and wait for your name to be called. I would probably prefer a sit down and order from a person approach, but I'm old-fashioned that way. NO MATTER -- this place is worth it. The tacos are not huge, but they are delicious, you will not be disappointed. I recommend ordering at least two if you have a modest appetite, and three or more if you are quite hungry. The food adventure is worth the charge, worth the wait, and top it off with their red velvet cake, and you'll just be super glad you went, no matter how long you are there.

Really enjoyed our visit to Velvet Taco. Super interesting offerings on the menu. Per the cashiers recommendation, had the spicy chicken tikka taco. A generous portion of fried chicken strips. Great flavor, tasted just like Indian food in taco form (which I'm a fan of). Ordered the queso blanco with blue chips and it was very tasty. The tacos are pretty good sized. With the queso and chips and the taco, along with a beer (Revolver Brewing's Blood & Honey), I was plenty full. Food came out quickly. Would have loved the opportunity to explore the menu more. Really was wanting to try the brisket taco and the supposed "kick ass margarita" ;) Perhaps on a return trip.

The tacos were absolutely delicious !!! Excellent and fast service as they take their time to explain you the menu and serve your food.

Took about 10 minutes before anyone noticed we were there but that's not the worst part..: after we ate..it took less than 10 minutes for me my son, his gf and my bf to all start feeling Iike we wanted to puke and then another 20 till I did and it hadn't stopped. Thanks for the food poisoning love throwing up..: The salsa was hella thick and gross, the shrimp tasted like it was old, the meat was disgusting; none of us could eat the entire thing... its not going to be a good evening

I got here as I was in the area. The place has a cool atmosphere, clean and good service. Food was ok, I had the shrimp taco (which the shrimp felt like it wasnt fresh) and the corn dip (this was good though). I don't know if I'll come back.

First time here, didn't know what to expect. Food was good. Tacos, no matter which ones you order are so flavorful. The Buffalo taco had just the right amount of spice. Beer battered cauliflower is a definite must. The slow roasted angus brisket had plenty of beef. Mexi-Cali shrimp was super good but a bit spicy for me. The crisp tots and local egg was unique to look at but oh so good. Could have used a buy more cheese. And finally the barbacoa nachos , good size serving of chips but could have used a bit more meat and cheese. Plenty of seating, open and inside. Not pet friendly.

The staff was nice but I tried to order their chicken to go (back door chicken) only to be told they didn't have any. I recommend calling ahead next time if you plan to get the chicken to go. Disappointed but tried the Kobe bacon burger and I highly recommend.

Nothing but overpriced "gourmet" tacos. Went here with my wife for lunch to see if it was any good. We ordered 4 different tacos #2 Rotisserie Chicken #11 Flank Steak, #6 Falafel and #17 Mexi Cali Shrimp and the barbacoa brisket nachos. The nachos had more lime crema then anything else. Maybe had 2 little pieces of meat, a lot of pico which wasn't bad but it barely had any queso. How do you have nachos with more crema than queso The flavor in the tacos weren't bad but the price you pay you'd think the tortillas would at least be cooked. The tortilla my flank steak came in broke at the bottom and it's not like it had any watery pico for it to make that happen. All they had to do was actually cook the tortilla and that wouldn't have happened. The steak barely had any flavor, the chicken was ok, the falafel wasn't bad and the shrimp was average. It wasn't busy when we went but the way the food was made seemed like it was rushed and they didn't care how it came out. Definitely not going back, I'll just go to a taco truck that actually has real good tacos.

Great brisket nachos and margaritas on the rocks! Friendly vibe and a great place to meet with friends socially and professionally after hours.

This place reminds me a lot of Torchy's tacos but better!!! Love the ambiance and the variety of tacos they have to offer. We order a bunch of tacos but my favorite is the pork taco and my husband really liked the chicken and waffles taco. My son had the hamburger taco which was super cool to see a different spin on this. Lastly the velvet cake was so delicious!!! The only thing I would change is the spoon/fork idea. I got sticky fingers that's for sure!