Velvet Taco
Taco restaurant · Main Street District ·
Global-inspired tacos, boutique sodas & beers, late-night spot
Global-inspired tacos, boutique sodas & beers, late-night spot
"In a state where tacos start debates, Velvet Taco is a worthy argument. Pushing the limits is the M.O. here and they do it very well. Chicken Tikka Masala is one of the favorites but they are all good. And their WTF (Weekly Taco Feature) might lead them to something better and even more unexpected than the rest of the menu. Oh! And if you need a rotisserie chicken to feed the whole family, head for the back door and smoothly slip them some money. They'll be waiting." - Drew Simel
"Sorry not sorry but you cannot front on the spicy tikka chicken taco, which is this locally-born chain’s top seller in Dallas and Richardson. Same for the fried paneer, which is also a Dallas favorite." - Courtney E. Smith
"Try the Baby Back Rib taco from June 23 to July 4. It features pork ribs, Dr. Pepper barbecue sauce, fennel apple slaw, cherry jalapeno salsa, crispy jalapenos, and a corn tortilla, for $5.50." - Courtney E. Smith
"All Velvet Taco patios are open to dog-friends — and the Dallas-based chain has a lot of restaurants around the Metroplex. Order up a tray of tacos and a kick ass margarita for the patio." - Courtney E. Smith, Leslie Chatman
"Located on the busy corner where Elm Street meets the Good Latimer Expressway at the edge of Deep Ellum, this recently relocated outpost is a much larger, late‑night–focused fast‑casual taco concept led by CEO Clay Dover and staffed largely by employees from the original Henderson Avenue location. The menu centers on creative, globally inspired tacos — highlights include the spicy tikka chicken (the top seller in Dallas), a slow‑roasted Angus brisket served barbacoa‑style, and rotating weekly “WTF” specials developed by director of culinary innovation Venecia Willis and staff (recent examples include a surf‑and‑turf with grilled flank steak, seared shrimp, potatoes, sun‑dried tomato aioli, arugula, and chimichurri). The brand tailors menus and playlists to local tastes (comfort‑food tacos in college towns; different music selections by city), uses zip‑code data to guide suburban expansion, promotes limited‑time items via social media and loyalty emails, and has committed to the neighborhood with a 15‑year lease and a mural funded by the local foundation." - Courtney E. Smith