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    Velvet Taco

    4.5 (808 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 12:00 AM (Next day)

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    Chips
    Ashlee S.

    I had heard so many great things about Velvet Taco in Austin, and since it was just a short walk from my hotel, I had to give it a try. I was in town for work and craving a little relaxation time, so I opted for takeout instead of dining in. First off, the restaurant itself is quite large and super easy to find as it sits on corner real estate, so you really can't miss it. Even just popping in for takeout, it felt spacious and well set up. I ordered the slow-roasted Angus brisket taco and the Mexi-Cali shrimp taco. I also couldn't resist the dip trio because when I'm on a trip (even a work one), I'm going all in - elote, guacamole, and curry queso as my third pick. Between the two tacos, the shrimp was the clear winner. It was well-seasoned and packed with flavor. The brisket, unfortunately, fell a little flat for me and could've used more seasoning and depth. Overall, I thoroughly enjoyed the meal. The portion sizes were generous (very generous... like why did I have an entire mountain of chips? ). I will say the curry queso wasn't my favorite - the flavors just didn't quite mesh for me but I'd absolutely order the elote and guac again. Prices weren't bad, though definitely a bit higher than some other taco spots in the area. Still, for convenience, solid portions, and a standout shrimp taco, it was worth the visit. Would I go back? Yes but I'm sticking with the shrimp and choosing a chicken option next time.

    Chicken & Waffle and  Mexi-Cali Shrimp
    Sobia B.

    It's velvet taco, it's a chain, it's fast food, it's everything you could want out of a taco joint with crazy flavors. Don't expect much because of the above. But do expect the flavors to hit it out of the park every single time. The service is that of a typical fast food joint, you order your food pay for it and leave. The ambience is interesting, because velvet taco can confuse you to make you think it is a sitdown restaurant. It's not, think of it as cava adjacent. It's nice enough that if you wanna come have a meal with your friends, you can, you can even have a cheeky little date night if you want to. But don't expect it to be that of a full fledge restaurant. You come here for the tacos and you leave. It's fantastic.

    Twin Spicy Tikka Chicken Tacos. The WTF Combo has it going on for $15!
    Jason M.

    Honestly? I wish it had been better tonight. I had higher expectations since their location in Ft. Lauderdale is absolutely fire. The lowlights on tonight were the spicy chicken tikka tacos just felt assembled and the flavors were overpowered by the sauce and barely a hint of micro cilantro. Tortillas barely steamed. It worked but lacked the wow factor. The elected elote corn side was slightly cooler than room temperature and could have used a little more lime and salt. Both were misses but by no means showstoppers.

    Sangrita Swirl and Kick Ass Margarita
    Angelica L.

    Rating: 3.8/5 [dine in] Velvet Taco has so many interesting taco choices, so I was excited when our friend picked this spot for dinner. They feature a new taco flavor every week, which is fun and makes you want to come back to try more. It's a very casual dining spot where you're expected to bus your own table. We ordered two combos which each come with two tacos, a side, and a fountain drink. You can upgrade to a boozy drink for extra. Combo ($14.95) + Large Rocks Kick Ass Margarita ($9): My husband got the Fish 'N Chips and Korean Fried Rice tacos. The beer-battered cod was super crispy and delicious. The Korean Fried Rice taco, made with slow-roasted pulled pork and gochujang egg fried rice, surprisingly lacked flavor compared to the cod. For his side, he chose the classic guac with blue corn chips. The guac tasted fresher than the avocado in my Mexi-Cali Shrimp taco, but it didn't have any kick from the jalapeño or brightness from the lime juice. The margarita, made with tequila, orange liqueur, lime juice, and agave nectar, was easy to drink, though I preferred my frozen version. Combo ($14.95) + Regular Swirl ($6): I got the Quesa Birria Duo and Mexi-Cali Shrimp tacos. They forgot the birria consomé for dipping, which I didn't realize until I reread the menu afterward. The birria tacos were just okay--light on the filling--and probably would have been much better with the consomé. The Mexi-Cali Shrimp taco was generously filled, and I really liked the blackened shrimp, but the avocado wasn't ripe. For my side, I chose the elote, which came with blue corn chips. The elote was average, and the chips were borderline stale. The Sangrita Swirl (a red wine blend mixed with the frozen Kick Ass Margarita) was unique, tasty, and had a lighter alcohol taste compared to the original. Our friend also got a combo and shared her queso blanco side which ended up being my favorite. She found it spicy, but I didn't think so.

    Main menu (June 2025)
    Jay S.

    Unique and delicious tacos, friendly service, and a decent seating area/ambiance. My favorite are the Nashville Hot Tofu tacos and the Fish & Chips tacos were popular in our group too. The queso is really good too! Food: 4.5/5 Service: 4/5 Ambiance: 4/5 Value: 4/5 Overall: 4.25/5

    Slow-Roasted Angus Brisket,Chimichurri Steak, Queso blanco (GF) (V) †
    A A.

    Stopped in around 2:30 PM on a Saturday. The restaurant was busy, but there were still plenty of open seats. I was greeted by friendly staff and ordered the "Combo" with Slow-Roasted Angus Brisket, Chimichurri Steak, Queso Blanco & Chips, and a fountain drink. The roasted Angus brisket taco was outstanding -- full of flavor, and the comté cheese-encrusted flour tortilla really elevated the taste. The chimichurri steak taco was lighter but still packed with flavor and was equally delicious. The queso, made with chimichurri and Velvet Taco heat sauce, had a nice kick and was honestly the best queso I've ever had. I really enjoyed my meal at Velvet Taco and would definitely recommend it.

    Combo
    Andrew K.

    BANG! Great tacos!! The Korean fried rice and chicken and waffles tacos were insanely good- they burst with complex flavors. After ordering from a friendly staff member at the bar, the food came out quick and hot. Only downside is the music can be LOUD- was not optimal for a working lunch.

    Devi B.

    Spicy Tikka Chicken Taco and Red Velvet Taco are gud and tasty, with plenty of other good options to try out.

    Queso birria taco on the left, beer battered cauliflower taco on the right
    Lacy S.

    Loved the queso birria taco and would definitely get it again. Also got the beer battered cauliflower taco, but wasn't a fan.

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    Really cool fusion taco with Indian flavors. Also ambiance is energetic. Would recommend to others for fusion cuisine

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    That chicken tikka bowl is the best! Don't think I'll ever get tired of it. Can't go wrong here tbh.

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    Ask the Community - Velvet Taco

    Is the patio dog friendly?

    Yes. However, it is a very busy intersection/street and the drive-thru is RIGHT next to the patio. So if you have a reactive dog, this won't be fun for anyone (pup included). :(

    Is this a truck?

    Nope! Full restaurant.

    How much before tax are the bottled beers and what selection do they have?

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