Velvet Taco

Nothing special about this place and I imagine there are better taco spots around. The Elote was great, the tacos were alright, and the velvet cake was dry and disappointing. I doubt Ill be back.

It’s always a great idea to have dinner at Velvet Taco. Their menu is always expanding and there’s always something new to try. Their Queso Blanco is an absolute must when you go and you can’t go wrong with either their margarita or house made Paloma! We had a variety of tacos from Korean styled pork to spicy Indian Tikka chicken, and of course nice beef steak tacos with all the garnishes. The restaurant is clean and air conditioned and the atmosphere is very laid back. If you want to have some tacos that hit every time then Velvet is the right call!

I have no clue if velvet tacos are good as tacos. My friends and I had stopped to grab something to eat quickly. You cannot order online quickly. You are required to start an account or log into an account if you’re not ordering from DoorDash or Uber eats. The tacos we got, the bottom fell out as soon as we went to eat them. We didn’t grab utensils has the only utensils they had were those fork spoon combos that were not sporks, in a universal bin on top of the counter with no lid. There was no way those were not touched by everybody throughout the day or coughed on multiple times.

Service was fast for a to-go order! Got the Tikka bowl and the Mexican cali shrimp bowl, both were excellent. Queso was a miss but that was more because of my taste buds.

They have delightful taco options. Some are only available seasonally. The environment is rather noisy but it is suitable for families; outside seating is available. The service is that of a fast food restaurant. You order, they call your name, you go get your food and you then clean up after yourself. The food is prepared fairly quickly and everyone was friendly. However, with that being said I am really not sure why there is a tip option while paying for your food when you're not being waited on. Overall good experience I would recommend others to try it.

If you meet a young woman named taylor, she has the best service. Very patient all around but the highlight is the cashier Taylor. Even just take out is insane. Perfect food! I know it isn’t so easy but give Taylor a promotion and raise!

Everyone loved the tacos they tried. This is 3rd time visiting and you can’t go wrong with any taco. Atmosphere is wonderful and contemporary. Wish this opens up in California /)

First time there today. And me and the wifey got the combo and feel in love. We were welcomed when we came inside. The employee explained the menu too us. And the food was amazing. Much better than the taco place across the way. We will definitely be back and we live thirty minutes away from this place.

My daughter and I decided to stop by Velvet Taco today, and let me tell you--it did not disappoint! We love trying new spots, and this place has some creative tacos that definitely stand out from your typical Tex-Mex joint. Their feature taco today was a cheeseburger taco, so of course, we had to try it. It was an interesting twist on a classic burger--juicy, flavorful, and surprisingly delicious in a taco shell! I also went for the chicken tikka, which had a great blend of spice and creaminess, and another taco that I can't quite remember right now, but trust me, it was good! My daughter had the rotisserie chicken taco, and she loved how tender and well-seasoned it was. The vibe inside was fun and casual, perfect for a quick but flavorful meal. The only reason I'm giving four stars instead of five is that while the flavors were on point, I wish the tacos were just a tad bigger for the price. Overall, Velvet Taco is definitely worth a visit if you're craving unique, flavorful tacos with a creative twist. We'll be back to try more soon! The service was decent as usual.

Never would I ever think I would like such a simple taco place. Literally pass by it every single day but never went inside because it just looks so simple and more like fast food such as Torchy's. But, wow! Saturday brunch over time and I decided to hop along and was not disappointed. I got their slow-roasted angus brisket and left wanting moreeee. I appreciated their background music too. Very chic and hip for a midday outing spot with friends! Unfortunately, I ate before my phone again (when I go out with my friends, I completely forget my photography side of me!!!!!!).

I've never experienced such disappointment with Velvet Taco until today. Food: Substandard and cold upon delivery! I was outdone, look at the picture as it speaks volumes! You're already paying more than the menu price by choice when delivered, not an issue, however; I have a few simple expectations that were not met. Presentation and quality are two that were not met today.

Really good and inventive tacos, every location of this chain that I've been to has been very solid. My one complaint is that they give you the tacos on this little stand, and then you sit at tables that have slats in them, so invariably your tacos drip out of the holder and through the table, so watch your knees. Pro tip: ask for a tray to put everything on, your khakis will appreciate it.

After hearing countless recommendations regarding this location, my family and I decided it was finally time to try it out and see for ourselves. The interior fits the theme and definitely enhances the dining experience. The tables were a bit dirty, however. The people working were friendly, helpful, and kind and made for a swift and efficient ordering experience. The food itself was okay. The tacos themselves were hit or miss--with some being delicious and others lacking in flavor. One taco that I did very much enjoy was the beer battered cauliflower. Oh and for any vegetarian reading this: do not fret this location offers many non-meat options. My family and I will probably be back to try a few more tacos before I can make a final verdict regarding this establishment.

Wow! Fun menu, delicious food, laid back, outdoor seating, and red velvet cake for dessert? Yes ma'am. If you're looking for something unique come here. And for all the queso lover's they have that here too with a basket of blue corn chips. But If you love Cubanos, Tiki Masala, BBQ, and you've never had it in a tortilla...come here! We enjoyed the variety of options and the vibe was fun. The only gripe from my table was that the music was a little loud and a little more cleaning of the tables needs to be done. But other than that, we are "regulars"!

The tacos were delicious. I tried three different ones: Rotisserie chicken, Quesa Birria duo and Mexi-Cali Shrimp. They were all great. The flavors, the freshness of the ingredients was impressive. I figured I'd like one out of the three, but I liked them all equally. I can't wait to go back and try them again.

1. Service - We only dealt with Amahia (the cashier) in the front, and she was friendly and nice. Her attitude makes a difference. Great job hiring her! 2. Price - $5 to $6 a taco. It's not Taco Bell prices, but it's worth it. 3. Ambiance - Modern dining area. Wood tables, stools, and chairs. There is an industrial style look. Great place to hang with friends or family. 4. Food - For Tacos, I recommend their SPICY TIKKA CHICKEN, and their SMASH BURGER. The smash burger is not a real burger, they just have burger ingredients in a taco. It tastes like a burger! One cool feature is that you can pre-order online and pickup at their drive-thru window. It's not a typical drive-thru where they take your order as you pull up. I agree with another reviewer that it is not a Torchy's Taco, but that's why I like it. The flavors are definitely not salty. Instead, you can taste the richness of all the individual ingredients. 5. Cleanliness - Dining area was clean. You also clean after yourself as you would at a fast food chain. Restrooms are a bit dated with old hardware. They can work on modernizing this area for a more pleasant experience for all their customers.

Margaritas were undrinkable. Food was not what we ordered. Response from the employees was "too bad so sad." And then the girl that acts like a manager that yells orders in to the microphone is the wrong person to be in front of employees. She probably has some ism going, but she can come off as super rude. If there is no neurodivergence going on, then Velvet should think about reassigning her to a truck driver or something that does not require interpersonal skills. Velvet was a late night go to, but not planning to go back anytime soon. I'll watch the reviews and see if they get back on track first.

We really enjoyed our first visit to Velvet Taco. This location was open and spacious, and luckily not busy when we arrived on a Saturday afternoon. The staff were friendly and service was quick. Your name is called over the mic when your order is ready. There's mild and hot salsa in bottles you take to your table. We tried the hot and it had a nice flavor but I didn't need it for my tacos. We had the delicious Elote Guac and I personally had the Kobe Smash Burger (well done, no onions) and the Picnic Chicken tacos. I loved the Kobe taco! It was perfectly cooked, so juicy, and the flavors were delicious. The cheese blend tasted like American cheese paired really well with all the flavors. The tortilla was so soft. The Picnic taco flavor was fine, but the chicken was dry, the tortilla was a little tough, and it needed a little more of the avocado creama. The potato salad seems to be mustard based but the mustard flavor isn't overwhelming. My mom had the Fried Paneer, Nashville Hot Tofu, and Mediterranean Mushroom. She enjoyed them all but her favorite was the Mediterranean Mushroom. We definitely plan to return to try the vast variety or tacos available.

Very good !! Salmon taco and brisket taco ! I wish I took some pic ! Red velvet cake is delicious !!

We went to Velvet Taco for a first visit - our New Year's resolution is to try new places...it was overall pretty good, but as my mother in law used to say a little spendy. My 3 year old, upon pulling up declared "it's so pretty". My tikka taco was properly spicy. The queso blanco was good, but their chips are a little on the thick side. My margarita was good, but nothing spectacular. I liked that each table had a bag hook on the underside - that's a good idea. Also cool that they have a QR code at each table if you decide to order another taco. For dine in - I wish they had plates, forks and knives- probably my just me on that as I have a little one with at still needs food cut up into tiny bites. I think we will be back on occasion, but honestly - I like Torchys better.

Love this place. Had three steak and portobello tacos yesterday for lunch. It seems a little pricey compared to Torchy's Tacos, but the quality is high and the food is delivered much faster. I haven't tried all their tacos, but the chicken tikka and the steak tacos are my favorites. You can't go wrong with whatever you decide to try!

Food was absolutely delicious, as always. Ingredients are fresh, cheaper than Torchys with better service. It has a nice atmosphere, and they call you by saying "your name, It's Taco Timeee"

Food was good. Enjoyed the triple dip and the chimichurri tacos. The chicken Tika tacos were the best

I alternate between torchys and velvet taco, both have great selections and I have different preferences at each one. Velvet taco seems fresher and higher quality in my opinion, and gets the win for my preferred taco spot.

Food is great and service is fast but restrooms are nasty. I hope they clean and keep the kitchen in much better shape than the bathrooms.

Major props to whomever decided to place this Velvet Taco directly across from the Woodlands Torchys Tacos. Shots fired! In case you've never experienced a Velvet Taco, it has its own unique vibe. They claim to be the temple to the liberated taco, offering a variety of tacos organized per protein with globally inspired flavor combinations. Both quesos are great. The angus brisket taco is delicious, the Mexi Cali shrimp taco is also a delicious, filling, flavorful choice, and some love their red velvet cake. This Velvet Taco is similar to any other, but with ample seating inside & out, sufficient parking, and doing the genre justice, this restaurant slaps much harder than the Burger King that formerly stood in its place.

The food was excellent, and if I could give it a 10 I would. I really enjoyed the different tacos. They made particularly the chicken pot pie taco. Everything was perfect about it as was their guacamole and margarita I will be going back

Best tacos! I always get the sweet chili shrimp. Both regular and lettuce wraps have been great. The brisket nachos are also amazing! My husband always goes for the WTF special and is never disappointed. Super friendly staff and now they have a drive tru!

We parked in a spacious parking lot, ordered from a menu of fusion flavor combos, and picked up our tacos and nachos within minutes of ordering. I understand the hype now- they don't claim to be authentic Mexican tacos, have run with several cultural palate options and, honestly, have executed those flavors pretty well. I got the Korean fried rice taco and chicken tikka taco, and both were perfectly sauced and had the right amount of toppings. The nachos were really well done too. The secret really is in the sauce!

I have eaten at the other locations in town and am glad they open Velvet Taco in The Woodlands. I have been here multiple times and can say the food quality is consistently good. What to expect: casual fast counter service, fusion tacos. Good place for family since you can eat on the patio with your little ones, as long as they are ok eating tacos. The tacos here can be any flavor, from bbq, to Cuban, Indian, Korean. But don't expect a cheap taco meal, since your average adult will need at least 2 tacos to be full, more like 3 and not including appetizers. Thus it can be a pricey taco meal of $20 pp. But you will get to eat different flavor fusion tacos and a few traditional ones too .

To truly understand the real Chris G. and his boo sickle is to know we love a great tasty taco. From Charleston South Carolines Taco Boy to Las Vegas's Tacos and Beer we love to support our favorite unique taco spots thoughtout the USA. The biggest little travel agent AKA my boo sickle led me to The Woodlands, TX today for Velvet Taco as it was opening day. We rolled in and saw it was a full house! Right on! So we parked the Benz at a McDonald's next door,which had an empty parking lot...Sorry Ronald! Walking up the Velvet Taco building it looks really cool, bistro lights out on the patio, which was very inviting. Surprising nobody was in line to order when we rolled up to the counter. A quick glimpse of the menu and I wished to order a Chicken and Waffle taco. Kobe bacon burger. And a Cuban Pig. Our order came quick and the taco fest began. I honestly don't know what taco was my favorite. I loved THEM ALL. The Cuban Pig and Kobe Bacon Burger tacos even had pickles which I don't prefer, however I didn't even taste them. I was super satisfied with the staff, location, and taste! Velvet Taco is a great place to grab some tasty tacos and chill out with the dogs on the patio. *check with management regarding dogs* I was very pleased with all the food I ordered and for day ONE staff was on point! Thanks, Velvet Taco.

How awesome I get to experience a grand opening on opening day! The place looked packed as we entered the parking lot, but upon entering the restaurant there was no line. We perused the menu to the best of our ability, as we are unfamiliar with this taco chain restaurant but have read good things, and it's tacos so we must try it out. Everything in the menu looks too involved for me as I'm very plain. I asked the employee, who I believe was more of a supervisor roll due to how she held herself (very professional and friendly like it wasn't her first rodeo but I am not sure, her name was LeeAnne)... asked her what to get since I basically like meat and cheese. Told her to choose two for me. I asked for shredded cheddar as my cheese. Hubby ordered #7 #10 and #18, I do like how the tacos associate with a number, makes ordering easy. Apparently there are different taco shells as well since LeeAnne asked me what kind I wanted, I am not picky with taco shells so again told her to choose. I like that she had no issue with this at all. I realize it probably wasn't fair of me to do on the very first day when they are learning their bearings. Food came out decently fast for the amount of people there, they call your name and you head to the pick up counter. Mine came on a soft taco shell and I got steak and rotisserie chicken. The meat on both my tacos was very good and I couldn't figure out why there was a strange taste, until I realized halfway through my second taco it was the cheddar. I believe the cheddar was actually smoked cheddar, which I didn't like at all. So I picked the remaining cheese off and enjoyed my only meat taco lol. I wasn't as blown away as Chris G was by this place, but I think I would try my tacos again with white American cheese, which may bring the flavors together better. I would also ask for some chopped tomatoes as I think those are available. Or maybe this isn't the place for someone as plain as me. The restaurant inside is very cute and I love the bistro lights and feel of the place, and they seemed to handle the large amount of people well. We were there about 1:30 in the afternoon.

We were stuck in Houston overnight, decided to try this restaurant by a recommendation from a close friend. Our favorites were the Korean Fried Rice, Smash Burger and Mexican-Cali taco. Service was great since it was our first visit it too us a whole to decide what to order. The cashier and manager were great explaining the menu to us. We decided to eat upstairs on the patio which was great!!

Ok, what we have here is a new original twist on the taco theme. A wide interesting twist on tacos which contain a very wide range of ingredients. But you can modify them by withholding some ingredients fixings such as the nasty avocado. Kissing a person with avocado breath is ... honestly.. just nasty. But I digress. Anyways, they run a good business here. The line moves fast. The place is clean and the employees are super friendly. The prices will tap your wallet a bit considering what your ordering here is .... Ahem .. tacos. Eating outdoors is enjoyable as the music is playing, thank goodness it's not rap, but a nice mix of pop and rock. There's also cover from the sun. Would I return .. probably. But just not frequently due to the cost. Bon appetite.

1st thing I like is the parking spaces seem bigger than many so less door dings. They have a drive thru, but it's only for online orders. I'm guessing that's because it takes longer to make their tacos? I wasn't sure how big the tacos were since they were pretty pricey. I ordered one taco figuring I could always go to the counter and order more. I got number 11.5. It had good flavor, but it was a standard tortilla size taco. Price is high in my opinion. The food was good, staff were nice and they got my order out quickly. Pictures of the tacos would have been helpful since this is a new venue where most don't know what is what on their menu. I probably won't come back because almost 10.00 a taco for regular sized tacos is too high in my opinion. Everything else was good for those who are not concerned with the value compared to other area food options. The seating seemed to have every option. High tables, low tables, outside seating and small tables. High tops capable of seating large groups.

Food was excellent very tasty but a bit on the expensive side but worth it. Service was a bit slow, only one person at the counter. Atmosphere was fantastic. Great outdoor seating

Awesome tacos ~ Great atmosphere!Much better than Torchy's! Shout out to Aaron for the exceptional customer service.!

I was expecting a lot from this place after all of the hype from its opening a few months ago, and I was disappointed after my visit. I ordered the #12 slow-roasted angus brisket taco, and it did not taste all that great. As a chips and queso enthusiast, I was really looking forward to trying their queso. It was mediocre at best. I hate to be one to compare, but Torchy's is right across the street, and their queso is the bomb. The best part of the visit was probably the overall vibe and decor. Other than that, there isn't much to like.

Our family has been here a few times and we've always enjoyed it. The tacos are really innovative and the flavors are great. The beef tacos are very tender and the chicken and fish really eat well. The menu descriptions are very clever and detailed. Can't think of any that I have not liked. The ambiance is interesting. The place is clean physically and in decor. But they don't try for much climate control. The exterior is what it is (way hot right now), and the interior was about 87 degrees when we were there. I believe this is on purpose, kind of part of the atmosphere, but you aren't going to get out of the heat here. Another challenge that we have faced every time is that with a large party it's hard to tell which taco is yours. You get the tacos on a serving tray that holds up to six tacos, and you have to guess from the ingredients which one you ordered. It's nice that you can order tacos singly, meaning that if you have a smaller appetite you do not need to pay for more food than you can eat. A single taco and water will come out under $5. Service was fine, it's counter service and they do a good job of it. We'll be back for more.

Over priced Taco Cabana. Way over priced drinks food so so. Restaurant not very clean

yummy addition to woodlands in the last few years. Relaxed vibe. Definitely start with yummy queso/guacamole and chips. excellent range of tacos, and they cater well for gluten free and vegetarian option. Only criticism is that sometimes the tacos are a little runny/too juicy.

Really enjoyed the mushroom and the brisket tacos. The mushroom was all vegetables and the brisket had a Parmesan crusted tortilla that added a nice twist to a brisket taco. We sat outside on the patio in the corner closest to McDonalds which was absolutely lovely other than if the breeze hit it just right you could smell McD's grease trap.

The most filling tacos I've ever had. No wonder they charge so much per taco. You really don't need more than 3. And that's pushing it. 2 is enough per person. Don't do what we did and order 4 per person. You'll be dreading stuffing yourself to not waste it. Extremely flavorful fresh tacos.

Good, but weird. I went with my family tonight and tried the red curry coconut queso, the chicken tikka taco, and the Cuban pig taco. I love the concept of fusion food presented as tacos, but it was a little much. I enjoyed the red curry coconut queso - it was like regular queso, and then you had the hints of red curry and coconut shone through at the end. It was served with blue corn chips (although not enough for all that cheese!). The chicken tikka taco was tasty - I liked the chicken and the sauce was quite good, but the rice on a taco was a bit much for me. Not bad, just odd. The same could be said for the Cuban taco. Porks, pickles, cheese, and a little too much mustard. Overall, the food was prepared well, but I think when I want a taco, I want something recognizable as a taco.

The food here is amazingly great, the shrimp tacos both ways are really good, everything here is good including the appetizers and the margaritas really pack a punch! I will be back

Trash. Absolute trash. I've never been so disappointed at tacos. It's like they threw the whole kitchen at this taco. Took one bite and I'm done.

So good! This is my favorite location. The tacos are creative and amazing, and the frozen margaritas are delicious. I recommend the #3 chicken tikka, #12 slow roasted angus brisket, #15 grilled salmon, red curry queso, and of course the red velvet cake. If you have kids ask about the kid's menu. The little one loved his tater tots and chicken tenders. Everything on the menu is great, and it's really diverse. It doesn't matter if you're a vegetarian, pescatarian, or straight carnivore Velvet Taco has something for you. The patio is spacious and a perfect place to have a meal while social distancing. All of the employees are friendly and welcoming. Dakota is great! She's cheerful, funny, and we loved the tacos she recommended. We will be retuning weekly!

Different but DELICIOUS!! This place is very different from your regular taco place. I really wished they had more of these around town. We are not vegan for but we try to stay away from eating too much meat. Velvet taco has LOTS of options for that and they are so delicious. We got the red curry coconut queso, the beer battered cauliflower and fried paneer taco. I highly recommend this place.

When this restaurant first opened we visited several times a week. We thought the tacos were unique and the quality/service was top notch. Of course the economy is not good and prices had to increase substantially, like any restaurant. BUT - along with increased prices the portions are much smaller, and we regularly have items missing from our order. What bothers me the most is that they automatically add a 20% tip -- even for a carryout order of four tacos! I am a generous tipper at restaurants where someone is bringing the food and refilling my soft drink, but this is carryout fast food, comparable to Chick Fil A and Chipotle. So $7-8 for a drive thru taco? Nope!

I was excited about the opening of Velvet Taco. with Liberty Taco being one of my favorite Houston spots, I hoped that Velvet would be a comparable addition to The Woodlands. I ordered the Spicy Tikka taco and the Green Chile pork taco. The chicken Tinga was indeed spicy but was lacking both moisture and flavor from the chicken. The rice that came on the bottom of the taco had an odd taste to me, almost like the hard water that Texas is known for. Its made the entire taco undesirable. The green Chile pork taco was decidedly better The queso was good as well as the chips. I ordered a Paloma which was extremely strong. if you like tequila heavy drinks, this one will be for you. I plan to go back and try a few more options, but for now its just O.K.

I hate to say it but in my opinion, this place was very mediocre... I always want to try to like a restaurant and provide good and fair insight, but, the food here was really bland and dull in flavor. I was excited to eat here, based on the menu presentation photos and the names on the menu but they just didn't match up. I ordered several different flavors since the flavors were inviting, so I ordered the #2/rotisserie chicken, #7/ Cuban, the #8/Korean and the #12/brisket. Unfortunately NONE of these had a very strong flavor and they were pretty boring! The only thing that had the strong flavor to it was a pickle on the #7/Cuban. I thought with such a variety of wild fusion flavors that there would be something exciting out of the whole batch. The worst one was the #2/rotisserie chicken which literally just tasted and had the texture of overboiled, flavorless chicken. Unfortunately, even though the presentation on their menus and descriptions of their food sounds exciting the food was boring, flavorless and dull and I cannot recommend to eating here. Disappointed.

I know not everyone enjoys the unique flavor concepts but I for one love them. If you are open to trying unique tacos then give this place a try. They had faster efficient service even though it was slammed. The Queso was good as of the tots were nice and crispy ( delicious dipped in the Queso). I had the picnic chicken which was unique but not my favorite. Worth trying though. The shrimp and grits was good but If your just a casual grits fan it might not be your favorite. I am not a vegetarian but I wanted to sample the Nashville hot tofu and the beer battered cauliflower and they were both delicious. I highly recommend the Green Chili pork, angus brisket, and the fish and chips.

Great place to grab lunch. This is my second time here and I just fell in love with the Flank Steak Tacos. I just signed up for their rewards program since I'll be back in the near future. They also also have great vegan options available. If it's the weekend and you don't want to wait in line, fear not, you can order online and pickup via drive thru window. Everyone loves Tacos!

My wife got food poisoning from the shrimp tacos and was in bed for a day. Other than that it was great!

Went for a Sunday lunch with my girlfriend. Prices are about $5-$7 a taco so I recommend 2 If you're hungry. And maybe the appetizer too that's why we got the tots. I love the art outside the building and parking is easy! Placed our order after staring at the menu and it was out in 7 minutes it seemed pretty busy too! I totally would recommend that pork taco so filling and delicious I love how different the tacos are this is a place for people who don't know what they want to eat there's SO many options. I'm excited to come back and use the app for my queso and chips! The bangers and mash taco was alright 6/10 Korean pork taco 9/10 (wanted more!) My girlfriend had the picnic chicken (8/10) The tots with bacon the RUNNY egg (best way to go) some avocado crema and cheese (10/10) delicious. I would recommend for a lunch or dinner spot it's by the woodlands mall too like 10 minutes so totally worth the drive over!

This is NOT your Torchy's Taco Shop people, or any other good tasting taco shop. While food choice was extremely creative, TASTE was extremely BLAND. Asked for salt and the counter girl tells me "hold up, we're extremely busy" (Torchy's was closed across the street due to a gas leak) ok, so I wait... guacamole was black and tasteless (old), blue-chips were tasteless/no salt. Entire meal taste terrible. I was hungry so I ate the beef taco that was so tough I could hardly chew it. I also ordered a roasted chicken number that smelled extremely "foul" so, I didn't even go there. Fusion flavor, what a joke! Concept=bad, Service=bad, food=bad, cleanliness=bad. Mexican Coke's=good! Save your money. Added: OH MY GOSH.... THE CRAMPS, THEY ARE SO PAINFUL AND COMING IN WAVES!!!!

I would totally recommend this place for tacos. Have a good variety for everybody. The Environment is clean. Inside and outside dining.