Generally speaking, I love Velvet Taco. They have delicious, imaginative food and friendly customer service. Here comes the big BUT... They changed their hours, which really stinks for those of us who work odd hours and would love to grab some awesome tacos at 11:00 PM on a weeknight. They took the Paloma off the menu, which was my favorite boozy beverage. Most annoyingly, they often don't have their WTF (weekly taco feature). Three times in the past month, I've gone in specifically for the WTF and have left without one. C'mon, VT. You can do better. I can deal with the suburban hours and the axed booze. But please have the WTF in stock! read more

Update on previous review! I think they got the message regarding yesterday's chicken because I have had the roasted chicken tacos several times since and I LOVE them! Plus the Sangria Margaritas are soooo tasty! read more

Velvet Taco - This update is as of 03/29/26. Rotisserie Chicken taco and Grilled Steak taco! Even great without the shell! - Tacos Near Me - Webster, Texas

This is the fifth time I have come to the Velvet Taco in Baybrook and they do not have the micro cilantro for the tacos. The man who took my order knew that y'all did not have any, but didn't mention it, and then when I got my order and brought it up to the counter to point that out, he said "oh we just sold out". I said, it's on the menu that it comes with the taco. It's one of the flavor points of the taco. That's the only reason I ordered those particular tacos. And it happens every single time that they're out. The associate said "we're not gonna buy five boxes of them and then not use them" which is a crappy response to not having something that is on the menu, and not telling someone until after you hand them the order, that you don't have part of the ingredients for the items you ordered. It's pretty uncool giving a super negative energy response to someone who is pointing out that you didn't give them a correct order, because for the fifth time of visiting this location, they do not have ingredients for the items on the menu. read more

Velvet Taco - Once again, four tacos with no micro cilantro - Tacos Near Me - Webster, Texas

l stopped in here with the hopes of enjoying some tacos with my girls after shopping. But it didn't quite hit the mark. The tacos were just okay. The flavors overpowered each other, it was just too much of everything that it was hard to taste anything. Nothing stood out and it fell apart with each bite. It was a meal but that's all it was. Some meals linger after you're done eating. I forgot what I had by the time I stepped out the door. The service was great but unfortunately it was difficult to find a clean table to sit down at. We had to clean our table off before our food was ready to be picked up at the pickup counter. We weren't the only ones having a hard time finding a clean table. Overall I was disappointed for my first experience. read more

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We arrived at this location 5 minutes prior to close. They ran out of steak so I got a brisket taco. We are from out of state and all I can say is WOW. The taco had taste from one end to the other. Awesome tacos. read more

Velvet Taco - Brisket taco - Tacos Near Me - Webster, Texas

A new WTF (Weekly Taco Feature) means a new chance for tacos with flavors you can't get anywhere else and I'm here for it. Aaron and Rijja at the drive thru are always so kind and helpful. So when I have questions about the tacos, they have answers. This week's taco is the Wicked Al Pastor and it. Is. Delicious! Don't bother if you're squeamish because it has crickets on it... yes, actual crickets. But, honestly, you should try it anyways because it tastes so good and it just adds a little crunch. We frequent the drive thru for lunch and my toddler and I are both fans. He loves the tacos, but also the chicken tenders. You should go. read more

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April 26th, 2025 I haven't had a "velvet" taco since I've been to Austin and that was years ago. I got the Korean rice and brisket tacos w/ curry queso AND tator tots with egg Everything DELISH read more

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I have been to so many vervet tacos, but this location is by far the cleanest and trendiest one I've seen The staff is friendly, and the food is very tasty. Their queso blanco is great. I might choose torchys queso over it, but it's still fantastic. Their menu offers a wide array of flavors and signature tacos, but the Cadillac of all tacos and the reason I keep coming back is the tikka chicken taco. It's phenomenal This is probably a one-off, but I went with a coworker and I received my chips and queso and then my tacos long before he got any of his food. It was fairly busy, but people who came after us kept getting their food. After 10-15min he asked, and they had accidentally bagged up his order for Togo and it had just been waiting up there Some tips: Join their loyalty program for rewards. Get a free slice of their delectable red velvet cake on your birthday. Also, on Tuesdays they have a deal where you can get the Tikka Chicken tacos for $3.75. That's well over a dollar cheaper than it normally is Cheers!! read more

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Stopped in yesterday while running errands and had one of the best lunches we've had in a while. The service was fantastic, the restaurant was a vibe, and the food was even better. We shared several different tacos and I'm not sure which one is my favorite. Check them out when you get a chance! read more

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Great selection and bold flavors! I'm visiting from Florida and needed a late night snack before checking into the hotel. I didn't want to eat too much and was torn on what to order. I asked the gentleman working the drive thru what his favorite was. He said the Chicken Tikka is a fan favorite, but he loves the Chimichurri Steak. I went with his selection and was pleasantly surprised at the bold and fresh flavor combinations. I leave early tomorrow to head home and am not sure if I'll have time to grab another snack from there, but it's on my radar for next time. I must say I was disappointed that the flour tortilla wasn't homemade, especially in the heart of TexMex. Thanks for the solid recommendation Jevin! read more

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really unique and reasonably priced given the size of each. first time trying it and got a good assortment of tacos, all were great read more

Velvet Taco - Fried Paneer, Chicken & Waffle, GF Quesa Birria Duo - Tacos Near Me - Webster, Texas

Very good I love the mexi cali tacos. Longish wait times but it's worth it. I don't like how to collect rewards on the app they have to have your card information read more

Super cute vibe! First time visiting Velvet Taco. I'm new to the area but I do love tacos! I was greeted by staff upon arrival. I opted for the combo meal which was two tacos and a side with a drink. I went with the Cuban pig and the Kobe smash burger. I chose queso as the side. I was so excited to see white queso! It has some taco sauce on top with some green salsa. It added a nice kick. The tacos were delicious. I would have never thought to do those combos with the tacos. The flavors were spot on and tortillas had a great texture and temperature. The restrooms were clean as well. I also noticed this location had a drive thru. I will definitely be back! read more

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Some of my favorite chain restaurant tacos! I prefer velvet taco to torchy's, and I like that they always have innovative creations and flavor combinations, especially their taco of the week/the one they change out. The tortillas are amazing here because they don't break a part easily or get soggy. The service is pretty fast and efficient, and the actual restaurant location is super cool and in a really convenient location near Baybrook Mall. It's the perfect place to go after a day of shopping for a quick bite. read more

Velvet Taco - Chicken & Waffle, Rotisserie Chicken, Cuban Pig - Tacos Near Me - Webster, Texas

This fast casual Mexican place recently opened and has been among the few new establishments I wanted to try since I was hospitalized earlier this year. A quick in-and-out at Baybrook Mall today motivated me to grab lunch here. Talk about worth the wait. I would discover the eatery deserves the hype it's been given through sampling its rotisserie chicken and Korean fried rice tacos and brisket nachos. The tacos run through a delicious gamut of spicy and sweet. Tacos usually fall apart, but not the ones here. It was also obvious that the kitchen staff took preparation and presentation seriously. After finishing the tacos, I had the urge to try the brisket nachos, and I'm so glad I didn't leave the restaurant. If you want what's closest to a complete meal here, the nachos are it. They consist of slow-roasted Angus brisket, roasted corn pico, citrus lime crema, and more layered on top of blue corn chips. At least two people are required to wolf them down. Just like how Ohayo and Kura are adjacent to each other, Velvet Taco isn't far from Torchy's. If I were to choose between VT and Torchy's, the former wins hands down. read more

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This was my first time visiting Velvet Taco Baybrook. Unlike previous visits at other locations, this was the first time that I visited during daylight hours where drinks were not involved (see my review of the Montrose location). This location has a drive thru! I've never seen a drive thru at any of the other locations that I've visited. The staff was very friendly and the cashier was so nice and complimentary. I ordered the Picnic Chicken and Cuban Pig to go. The taco take out box held them in place and my food was still hot when I got home. I really liked the Picnic Chicken! All the flavors worked well and I enjoyed the crispy chicken skin. I've had the Cuban Pig before, but I didn't like it as much as the Picnic Chicken. They have a nice sized patio out front. Parking is plentiful for now, but that could change once other businesses open up in the shopping strip. Time will tell. The verdict: Velvet Taco tastes good at 2 am after bar hopping or at 6 pm after running errands lol. read more

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The ordering process was quick. I appreciate the staff calling out your name to come get your order. I didn't wait too long for mine. There were hooks for bags under the wooden tables. It's pretty convenient. For the chips, it was quite stale. The guac dip, i kinda like it to be more creamier but that's just my opinion. Each taco were an interesting combo of flavors. I liked the slow brisket one out of the three I tried. The taco shells were all crispy. read more

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I had tried Velvet Taco once a few yrs ago and did not really care for it but I wanted to give it another try. I had heard a lot of positive reviews on the spicy tikka chicken taco so I wanted to try it. I also ordered the Nashville hot tofu taco. Both were okay. The chicken tikka one was honestly something I would want to eat as a meal, concept is very weird as a taco especially because it comes with rice on it. I probably won't be back again but I will say that this is a cool place for anyone who is interested in trying less traditional tacos. The only thing I truly enjoyed from all that I ordered was the tater tots from the kids menu. read more

Velvet Taco - Nashville Hot Tofu Chicken Spicy Tikka Chicken - Tacos Near Me - Webster, Texas

This place is just bad. They put hamburgers in a tortilla and call it a taco. I tried to order a normal taco. So I got and beef taco that came with too many tomatoes and a chicken taco with lettuce. The beef one made me feel sick to my stomach. And the chicken one just made it worse. Don't order the chicken nuggets, they only give you 3 the size of tater-tots. And speaking of tater-tots, they came with 5 of them and they are so small. I'd be starving after. Also the service was not very good. And inside is so cramped. 1-STAR read more

On 11/28 at around 12pm I ordered some tacos and guac from the Webster, TX location through Door Dash. One taco I ordered was a Grilled Steak taco, but on the app I checked the box to remove the grilled steak, since who I was ordering it for is sensitive to red meat, and she wanted some mushrooms in her taco. Time passed and the order came - The dasher handed me the bag and told me that the store had removed the mushrooms and added the steak back to the taco. I asked why, he said they thought I has mis-ordered. I went into the app and put that the order was wrong and put in for a re-order. I wanted to make sure it was done correctly this time so I called the store directly. A young lady picked up the phone and I informed her of the situation. She apologized and said the next one would be done correctly. I asked her if it was normal for their location to change people's Door Dash orders. I didn't say this next part to her, but I only asked because this is the first time in 5 years of using the app any store has just up and purposefully changed my order, rather than just making a simple mistake. I told her if I had mistakenly ordered it in the app it would have been entirely my fault, but the DD app did have [ ] NO STEAK as an option. She apologized again and promised the next one would be correct. I told her thank you and we hung up. She was overall polite and professional, given the awkward situation. A few moments later I get a call on my cell phone. I answered and a different woman spoke, asking me if I was the Door Dash who spoke to an employee there just a moment ago. I told her I was and she said was the manager and wanted to inform me that it was the Dasher that told them I had changed the order and that she didn't appreciate me being rude to her employee. Before I could begin to answer she hung up on me. I was actually stunned a moment. I immediately canceled my re-order on the DD app for fear that someone at the location might spit in the food I had re-ordered. I wanted to calm things down and bury the hatchet so I tried to call back a few times but no one answered or they forcefully hung up on me early. I always try to be even and understanding with customer facing workers, but this is beyond childish. I did not insult, speak harshly or yell at that employee in any way. They have a hard enough time on a normal day and I just wanted my food correct. I don't believe that's too much to ask. Needless to say I can never get food from this location again. I hope someone can instruct that manager on how to not escalate an already diffused situation in the future. read more

The ladies putting the tacos together used the same gloves to touch everything. Not changing them out. They were touching computer screens, then utensils, then food over and over. It was gross watching them. read more

Really nice new location right off the freeway. Rotating taco menu and got to try some that I had never tried before and they were delicious! Also have a kids menu which helped us out a lot. Would definitely go back and try some new things this weekend! read more

First time to visit: Ordered the smash burger taco and the shrimp taco. The only negative was the tortilla for the shrimp taco was chewy and tough and had to use my hands to tear while the smash burger taco was much softer. I don't think the tortillas are handmade. Reminded me of Taco Bell tortillas. The content of the tacos was delicious and filling. Service was good. Hip place. I'll try them out again. read more

Always great spot! Fresh terrace ambiance with music, friendly service, as usual delicious food and now with a budget combo, and healthy bowl with Napa cabbage read more

This was great!! Atmosphere, food, service all great. We had been wanting to try this place and they did not disappoint. read more

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Man this place is the bomb when it comes to tacos and the Flavors . The staff is pretty friendly . This place does get busy quite often so be aware of that . The inside of this place is small but they make it work . Overall definitely give it a try read more

Start with the bathroom first. Not sure if there was a leak or recently cleans with excess water or something else on the bathroom floor around the toilet. The food on the menu is very confusing. It's like every option to order had a personality disorder trying to smash random food items from different cultures together. Overall it's okay. Nothing that I would say knocks my socks off but I guess an interesting change from the same taco. read more

Lady in the drive thru was very nice, no problem with service. Now on to the food.. I got the brisket taco, and the fish n chips, 7 Dollars A PIECE. Brisket one was not good at all, very chewy meat and the pico had over ripe tomatoes. Fish n chips taco was good but not worth $15 for 2 tacos IMO. I didn't even finish the brisket cause how thought it was. read more

Just got off work around 10pm I saw Velvet taco was open So I went through the drive through and ordered 1 taco and I waited 15 minutes and they were making orders for the front and the guy that took my order walked away from the drive through to help the front lobby and the cooks was there just playing around and I blow my horn for the guy and asked him if they forgot about my 1 taco and he said that he didn't know so I asked for a Refund and then Kayla came to the window and asked if I had a Question VERY Rude and I said No I just wanted a Refund because I been waiting for 15 minutes! She was very Disrespectful and Rude With A Nasty Attitude just because I wanted my money back ! read more

This is my second time trying Velvet Taco as I had it 7+ years ago in the Houston area and I wasn't impressed so wanted to give it another shot. When I got to the counter to order, the employee at the register just looked at me and didn't say anything so after a few seconds of us exchanging looks, I was like "Are you ready for me?" and she just nodded. That was a little strange tbh. There is quite a lot of variety of taco options so I opted for the Korean fried rice and Kobe smash burger tacos and the queso blanco. There's no numbering system, they just call out something cute like "Michelle, it's taco time!" when your order is ready. I wish they gave you more chips to eat with the queso but boy was the queso rich and creamy. They really fill your tacos to the brim with toppings so it can get pretty messy and I liked that the Kobe smash burger came with a crispy taco. Honestly I wasn't awed by the tacos here but they are pretty good. read more

Velvet Taco - Chips & Queso Blanco - Tacos Near Me - Webster, Texas

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They play one kind of music in the dining room and the cooks blast another kind of music and it makes being in the place complete ear torture. read more

The smash burger taco is insane ! And the chicken tikka taco is nuts. Great flavors, the coconut queso is also insane !

Asks for a tip at drive through and makes you park and wait for your order. Would rather just go inside at this point.

Ooooh baby what a great find. This so good it must be from Dallas. Not sure it the name is an homage to Andy Warhol but I know he never ate taco this good! There taco are very tasty and great proportions. Ohh yea fair prices as well So go try it you'll be pleasantly surprised read more

I order from Velvet Taco at least once a week. So, obviously I love it! I like that their website is user friendly and is so easy to calculate macros and figure out food allergies. I also just like the food. With all that said, they get my order wrong almost every time. I've given up on the NO TORTILLA. They always add it, so I just remove it when I get home. Today, it was the picked fresnos. You can see how many I had to pick out. They are good at helping if I return to let them know about the mistakes, but I don't usually notice until I get home and don't want to drive all the way back. Will it stop me from going? Probably not. read more

Velvet Taco - Pickled fresnos - Tacos Near Me - Webster, Texas

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Overall great experience, the food was awesome and flavorful. Andrew was helpful with helping me decide on what i would like to eat and it was amazingly fast service! read more

I had a great experience at Velvet Taco because Dallas showed amazing customer service and took the patience to listen to what I wanted. Thank you, Dallas! read more

This location is so good! My boy Dallas always has a cool vibe and completes the great experience!

The food is amazing and Andrew the manager rocks! Everything you get on the menu is so delicious

The food and the margaritas are super delicious. The tots with an egg is a go to every time. All the staff members are very generous and the manager Andrew at the baybrook location is awesome. Having the choice to sit outside or inside is awesome and they always have good music on, awesome vibe. read more