I don't do tacos but as a chain this place absolutely does it well. You cannot beat the lunch deal with two tacos and a side/drink for about $15! So many variations of tacos and it's so quick. A great location in the domain I definitely recommend this place for a quick lunch or even late night eats after the bars. read more

Velvet Taco - Tacos Near Me - Austin, Texas

Order at the counter, then pick up your tacos when your name is called. Went for lunch so it was quite loud and crowded. The space has both indoor and outdoor seating, Order the fish n' chips, Grilled Salmon, and a slice of Velvet cake. The fish n' chips taco is their best taco. It has a nice, big piece of battered cod with turmeric sauce on top, sitting in a bed of fried onions. The onions were a bit too salty, so I removed them. The salmon taco felt light. It had salmon bits mixed in with pico de gallo. It was different and was fine. The velvet cake is my favorite velvet cake in Austin, maybe that's why it's called Velvet Taco lol. The cake is very moist, with cream cheese frosting in the center and on top, which is very sweet. Definitely check out this dessert if you have a sweet tooth, since it's pretty sweet. IMO it's just too expensive for tacos. For one taco, it's between $5 - $7. read more

Velvet Taco - Fish n chips (left) and Grilled Salmon (right) tacos, with a slice of Red Velvet cake in the back. - Tacos Near Me - Austin, Texas

Visited on a Saturday afternoon while in Austin with family for some shopping. There was a line when we arrived, but it moved quickly -- the ordering process is straightforward: place your order at the counter and they call it out when it's ready. Service stood out in a good way. There was a mix-up with my order, and they fixed it immediately without any fuss. That kind of responsiveness goes a long way. The space has both indoor and outdoor seating, which is a nice option depending on the weather or how big your group is. As for the food -- the fish taco is the clear standout and worth the visit on its own. The rest of the menu is decent but nothing that particularly distinguishes itself. Order the fish taco and you won't be disappointed. read more

Love me some Velvet Tacos...enjoy hanging out with friends...having velvet tacos with a friend is nirvana! We ordered three tacos (chicken and waffle, rotisserie and salmon), guacamole and chips. Their tacos are fresh, layered with different textured and unique. Our server was new but very nice. Initially she appeared a bit nervous because she mellowed. Another greater experience at Velvet taco... read more

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Love the vibes and great tacos with interesting flavors I haven tried coming from SoCal like a Paneer Taco. Fairly quick service where they call your name when your order is ready. I tried the Chicken Tikka Masala Taco and Fish n Chips Taco. Chicken Tikka Tac was good with basmati rice. They even have bottles of spicy sauce on the counter. Fish n Chips taco had a more tangy flavor but also unique with thin cut potato fries. They have a combo deal for under $15 coming with 2 tacos, a side and drink. I liked the guac with the blue chips. read more

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Velvet Taco makes very unique "tacos" - aka, any type of food combination in a taco shape to tickle your tastebuds. They also do plays on bowls and nachos, like the "red curry" queso. Their tacos are humongous and $4.95 - $7 apiece. They are huge - 2 tacos will fill you up and 3 tacos will if you are a big eater. I loved the salmon and paneer taco. The chicken and waffles taco looked amazing and creative too. It was super crowded at lunchtime, we sat outside on the patio. read more

Velvet Taco - Assorted Tacos :) - Tacos Near Me - Austin, Texas

Looking for a quick bite? This spot is perfect! The unique tacos, guac, and spicy margarita make a fun twist. Good for lunch or spot with a friend after shopping. read more

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Amazing food and a great experience. Kennedy, who worked at the counter she be named employee of the year, she was friendly, genuinely apologized when my food was taking a little longer and kept checking in with me to make sure I was happy. Her attitude and professionalism made the amazing food and even better experience! read more

Velvet Taco - Tacos Near Me - Austin, Texas

We came to this Velvet Taco location for the first time, and it was a pretty enjoyable experience overall. The last time I had Velvet Taco was in Houston, and I remember it being very delicious and quite memorable, so I was excited to try this spot and see how it compared. Since I'm vegetarian, we ordered all three vegetarian taco options to sample a bit of everything. The presentation of the tacos was really nice -- colorful, well put together, and definitely Instagram-worthy. You can tell they put effort into how the food looks before it hits the table. Taste-wise, everything was good and fresh, and we enjoyed trying the different combinations and textures. That said, we felt like some of the tacos were missing a little something in the seasoning department -- especially that extra depth of flavor or umami that really makes a dish pop. It could just be the style here, and I'm sure some people prefer it this way, but personally I would've loved a bit more boldness or richness in the flavors. The atmosphere was relaxed and casual, making it a nice place to hang out, eat, and take your time. Service was friendly, and we had a chill, pleasant time overall. Even though it didn't quite reach the level I remembered from Houston, it was still a good experience and definitely worth a visit, especially if you like creative taco combinations. We'd come back to try other items and give it another shot. Cheers read more

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I remember craving for velvet tacos in my college days, so I went and got some tacos for myself! It just wasn't the same, everything was salty and the sauces were too much on the tacos overkilling the whole flavor. I really wanted to taste the taco satisfaction at 12am in the morning, but it just didn't hit the same. Maybe I just got too old read more

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First fusion/americana/whatever you'd call it taco place I didn't mind. Normally I'd go for the more authentic stuff, but distance beat out this time. Was easy to order at the counter (good news: means no service charge) and they call your name over the microphone to pick up. Guacamole was good Tikka taco had rice inside, was weird but tasted as expected Fish taco was nice and freshly fried (not cheap frozen fish sticks type stuff) read more

Velvet Taco - Tacos Near Me - Austin, Texas

Used to be a 5 star experience when I discovered them years ago in Dallas before arriving to Austin. Now - well - it's about a 2-star deal now. Just didn't measure up to expectations and much less than where they used to be. Noticeable changes I see in reduced portions. My paneer taco was dominated by the tortilla. The prized paneer was the size of a small mozz stick or an extra large French fry. It was drowned in sauce which overshadows the size, but this was a letdown from what I recall used to be a robust flavorful taco when I first tried it years ago. I would have been happier with one more paneer stick, and they would still be profitable if they did that. They could likely be more profitable because I (and I am sure others) would buy more of them. The Korean Rice - well it was ok. It lacked that Korean punch and flavor I was expecting. It had the most ingredients but it was all rice. The Tikka is their go to and I remember it being a more robust piece of chicken, but this tender was smaller and drowning in sauce like the others. Flavor was good but not an explosion like I recall it being. $20 for 3 tacos that all did not measure up to expectations - quality and portion-wise. It's to be expected in today's world - a common theme. It also happens when you expand operations. I figured Velvet Taco would be immune to that but I may be wrong. With all the taco competition around, the underwhelming experience doesn't make me want to come back asap even if they have unique offerings. I may give them another chance down the road, so we shall wait and see. read more

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4.5 My husband and I decided to go to Velvet Taco at the Domain while in the area. We parked at a nearby parking lot at the Domain and walked to the restaurant. We walked in and checked out the menu. We were greeted by a friendly woman working at the register. She took our order, and my name, we paid and then found a place to sit. The restaurant is a good size and has seating inside and outside. The bathroom area has a large sink outside of the toilet area to wash your hands. After a while I heard my name called out on the speaker. Because I had several items they called my name out several times. My husband and I ordered several items to share. We started with the Elote Guac and Chips which comes with guacamole, corn, crema and queso. This was really good. The blue corn chips were large and crispy. The guacamole was fresh and the corn was sweet. It was a really good combination of flavors. We also shared the Brisket Nachos which comes with blue corn chips, brisket, queso, corn, pico, crema, and a chimichurri. These nachos were really good. The blue corn chips were large and able to hold the ingredients. You could taste the saltiness from the brisket meat while all of the other ingredients added texture and flavor. For our meal we shared three tacos. I ordered the Chimichurri Steak Taco which comes with steak, rice, chimichurri, and avacado on a flour tortilla. It was delicious. The steak was really good and the other ingredients added so much flavor. I also tried the Rotisserie Chicken Taco which comes with shredded chicken, queso, corn, pico, and salsa. I ordered it on a flour tortilla. The taco was yummy. You could definitely taste the chicken and freshness of the ingredients. My husband ordered the Chicken and Waffle taco which comes with chicken tenders, bacon, gravy, slaw, maple syrup, and an aioli on a waffle tortilla. I tried this taco and it was very flavorful but it was too sweet for me. My husband however enjoyed the sweet flavor. My husband also ordered the Korean Fried Rice which is listed under the Pork Tacos. It's was supposed to have pulled pork, egg, fried rice, aioli, red onions, jalapenos, and grilled pineapple. When he asked about it the woman explained that it wasn't a taco and that it could be served as a side in a bowl. We ended up with fried rice that had little to no flavor. The only ingredients in the bowl was rice and a little bit of egg. It was a disappointment. Overall the atmosphere is cool with a choice of indoor or outdoor seating, the service was friendly, and the majority of the food was fresh and tasty. read more

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We kicked off a birthday poker run here, and Velvet Taco was a great place to start. The outdoor patio was awesome and the weather was absolutely perfect, which made it easy for everyone to gather, grab drinks, and hang out. The line to order was short and the service was fast. I really enjoyed the steak taco, and while the queso was just okay, it still paired well with a margarita. This spot worked perfectly as a meetup location for my group and set a fun tone for the rest of the night. read more

Velvet Taco - Tacos Near Me - Austin, Texas

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I went there at lunch today and it was quick. You basically have the menus all over the place I order at the cashier and pick up your drink and then they call your name and go pick it up at the counter. The food is good. It wasn't expensive as everybody says it's reasonably priced . This place is always popular in the domain and busy, but never too long of a wait read more

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The food was delicious. Nothing special but the price was right. The music was so loud it was difficult to place my order. I ordered a lot of... WHAT? It took a little longer to get the shrimp bowl out and by the time it was ready the queso was cold and cumbersome to dip. read more

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Located in The Domain. Friendly and efficient customer service. Consistently good tacos. read more

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Stopped by for a quick lunch - their new lunch offer of two tacos, a side and a drink is an easy choice and ordering ahead online makes it easy to avoid the line. Nashville hot tofu, chimichurri steak, curry queso and a drink - waiting when I got there. The tofu was crispy outside and soft inside - perfectly done. Shady patio, not too crowded at 1230. Easy in, easy out, consistently good. read more

Velvet Taco - Nashville Hot Tofu and curry Red curry coconut queso (GF) ** † - Tacos Near Me - Austin, Texas

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Would recommend. Great costume service and food. Desiree really was amazing with her service thank you!

When you're deep into the AM hours, this spot is an oasis in the dessert. There's pretty much nothing else in the nearby vicinity where you can find remotely vegan eats, and while they do require some modification, it doesn't feel like a sacrifice. The Nashville tofu taco minus crema and vinaigrette hits all the right notes for late night comfort food, as does the beer-battered cauliflower taco without queso or candied pepitas. Opt for corn tortillas or lettuce wraps if you're feeling healthy-ish, or make it a bowl for a bigger entree. When in doubt, ask the staff about ingredients, as they're reasonably knowledgeable or can double check for you. When in doubt or in a hurry, you can't go wrong with guacamole and chips. Fresh, flavorful, and fast; it's a perfect snack after a drink or two. read more

Wide variety of tacos for all different preferences. My go to taco is the chicken waffle taco. Good late night post domain hang spot.

Ate here twice while I was in town, great atmosphere. Casual and fun while out having drinks. Reasonable prices large portions, large menu, good flavor. Beer and margaritas available. Clean restaurant, fun vibes. Tons of seating inside and outside, fun music playing. Would return and highly recommend, also in a fun area. read more

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Nice place to get lunch, quick and easy grab and go option. 2 tacos with a drink for $10 can't beat that. Also they were soooo spicy for the salmon gf tacos but sooo good. Would return, want to try different tacos. Service was as expected for a quick lunch. read more

Velvet Taco - GF Grilled Salmon tacos - Tacos Near Me - Austin, Texas

Velvet Taco Needs to Come to California! Since we don't have Velvet Taco in Orange County, we made sure to visit one last time before leaving Austin. We tried every vegetarian taco on the menu - the standout winner was the Cauliflower taco, with the Paneer taco as a strong runner-up. The Tofu tacos were tasty too, though the tofu pieces were quite large and might be better if cut smaller. We couldn't resist ordering the Elote Guac again - this time we got two servings because it's just that amazing! Velvet Taco, please open a location in California - we're seriously missing you out here! read more

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Located in the domain a fun place to grab tacos or drinks at. Fun vibe with music and quick service. Easy place to take the family to and not overpriced. The chicken tikka tacos were delicious and the shrimp ones! The elote is delicious and the guac! Definitely will go again and try something else! read more

Velvet Taco - Elote guac (GF) (V) † - Tacos Near Me - Austin, Texas

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This is my go to place for tacos in Domain area. The food is always fresh and delish. This establishment so much resonates Austin vibe. Their spicy chicken tikka and Beer battered Cauliflower tacos are must try. Even the margaritas don't disappoint. Worth a try when visiting Domain. read more

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*REVIEW FOR CATERING ONLY* I've had Velvet Taco more times than I can count--usually on those "open really late" nights, but unlike my palette at night, my palette in the day is much more appreciative. While I typically lean toward either truly authentic food or elevated culinary concepts, I genuinely enjoy the chef-driven recipes that move beyond standard Tex-Mex flavors. Velvet Taco knocks it out of the park for every picky eater! For those ordering the taco boxes, my biggest gripe on these... a million tacos with ZERO labeling. It's a dietary-restrictions worst nightmare! It was impossible to tell which taco was cauliflower, whether any were on corn tortillas, or which ones had cheese. My favorite: The Mexi-Cali Shrimp Tacos read more

The tacos are amazing! I really really enjoyed how much food there was. I thought, two tacos, I'm still going to be hungry. Nope, not even a little bit. My only complaint was, I got a cup of meat on the side, but it wasn't seasoned very well. I ended up giving that to my husband. We ended up sitting outside where it was really hot, because there was no seating inside because it was so busy. You always know when somewhere is good if they're really busy. When my husband grabbed our food, he forgot the sides, and they brought them out to him, which I thought was really nice! I've seen some restaurants with patio seating chase away birds, but they seem to embrace the birds. I like that. They have one giant unisex bathroom with lots of stalls and lots of sinks. If you need a moment of quiet, the stalls are very solidly built. It's pretty quiet inside the stalls. They are their own room, so no need to worry about anybody looking under or over the wall. Going in there gave me the noise break that I didn't realize I needed until I closed that door. The bathrooms are and smell clean too. read more

I went to Velvet Taco with colleagues. I wasn't very familiar with the menu but I ordered 2 tacos and a drink, tipped and it was close to $20. Not cheap but it's Austin, the domain and America in general... Got my food, no problem, and then realized there was a special for less money with the same thing I got AND a side So, I decide to speak to the cashier to see if he can fix my receipt and give me that free side. The answer was no, because I already got my food. What kind of a business doesn't let their customers know there is a better deal when they order and then refuses to make it right? It's too bad. The tacos were good. But I'm not sure I want to patronize this business again. read more

Velvet Taco - Tacos Near Me - Austin, Texas

I've heard such great things about Velvet Taco. I'm from California, so visiting Texas, I wanted to try something different. I ended up with a bowl, instead of the tacos, but it was actually so easy to eat and low key good. I had the steak bowl with rice, guac, corn, queso, and cilantro sauce. The flavors go really well together. There were more tomatoes in the corn salsa than I'd prefer, but overall it hit the spot. I also added a side of tater tots with them and it was the perfect pairing. read more

Open late! Which is amazing after a flight and hungry They had a promo for free queso and chips if you sign up for an account! I can't eat queso, but my table enjoyed it on my behalf! You can also add brisket to your queso! While you order digitally, there are options to remove items! Which really helps when I have to remove the cheese for every item! There's also many Gluten Free items here. I ordered the surf n turf, shrimp taco, and chimichurri steak taco. The steak was a bit dry for my liking. It was more of a well done steak. The shrimp taco was the highlight for me. The shrimps had a nice freshness to them and they weren't rubbery! The tacos were tasty for being a place that's open late nights. Usually you're coming to an establishment late at night after a night out but even without alcohol I thought the shrimp taco was great! read more

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The food here hits 10/10 every single time. The huge menu variety appeals to any flavor combo and dietary preference you desire. I've tried every taco on the menu and have enjoyed every single one. Service time depends on how busy it is, but I've never had to wait too long and it's nearly immediate when it's not busy. Also a fun ambiance and plenty of seating in or out. read more

Velvet Taco - Paneer (left single holder); Front to back: brisket, Korean pig, cauliflower, chicken and waffle, chicken tikka - Tacos Near Me - Austin, Texas

You can't go wrong with their seafood tacos, whether it's shrimp or fish. They are super refreshing and tasty. The pork and fried paneers are alright. read more

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I'm giving this place 3 stars because it was not very organized and the food was just okay. Once our name was called, we still had to wait in line because online orders are picked up in the same place as dine-in orders, which formed a huge line. The quesa birria tacos were really tough to chew through, the shell was a bit cardboard-y. However, I will say that the frozen margaritas were AMAZING. Would love to give this place another chance in the future and maybe give an updated review. read more

Velvet Taco - Regular Frozen Margarita - Tacos Near Me - Austin, Texas

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At this point, I honestly don't know if I like this place or not. It's open until 4 AM, while most clubs and bars close at 2 AM. Plus there's food just steps away who wouldn't go? Once you have got drink in your system and late-night hunger kicks in, anything and everything tastes good. I'd be lying if I said I won't come back because, truthfully, it's more about convenience for me. But would I recommend going here while sober? That's a different story. I think that says it all. read more

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I had the chicken tikka taco, and it tasted so good! The food was made really quick! There's an outdoor and indoor. Overall, was satisfied and full! read more

Velvet Taco - Spicy Tikka Chicken, Elote (GF) (V) † , Fried Paneer , Nashville Hot Tofu - Tacos Near Me - Austin, Texas

Got the $25 bowel combo - 5/5 brisket bowel was my favorite . Tender meat and nice portion, - 5/5 grilled beef was really good too, a bit more dry same veg/rice in both bowels. Plenty of meat. I would say the bowls are similar to chipotle burrito bowls but taste much better. - 4/5 chips and dip with queso blanco and red curry. Tasted similar, but I think queso was slightly better, both a little salty -3/5 red velvet cake- it taste better with the tan syrup, the butter cream was a bit too sweet 5/5 Spicy chicken tikki was great. Nice blend of indusn flavor in a taco. Just right not overwhelming 4/5 Birria duo, didn't know it came with two tacos and idk if you were supposed to eat two at same time but I did lol. More in the greasy side but it's good. Comes with tasty dip Fast service and friendly staff. Love that they open late. Lovely atmosphere with both indoor and outdoor seating. Visiting from California and was glad I stopped by. read more

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I love the food here! They have a fun rotating taco menu so you'll never get bored. Great drink deals as well. Pro tip - when you order queso or guacamole, they don't give many chips but you can go ask for more (for free) at the counter. The outdoor patio is huge and fun also. It's in the domain so parking is always a hassle and this location is super busy so it's not 100% clean all of the time. read more

This place is fine - nothing to complain about really but it's just ok. This is our 2nd time eating here. The tots with the egg were a disappointment because the egg was so overcooked (see pic) The tacos were tasty but they were not substantial. After eating 2 tacos each, the tots with egg, and guacamole and chips we were still hungry and got ice cream at Amy's around the corner (win for the kids!) I think I prefer the flavor of Torchy's but Velvet has some unique options so you should try for yourself. Please view my photos and if you find them or my reviews helpful - like them! read more

Velvet Taco - Fish and chips--Kobe burger--Korean fried rice--chicken and waffle--rotisserie chicken - Tacos Near Me - Austin, Texas

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Velvet Taco delivers something fresh and genuinely different. The tacos are creative and packed with flavor. I tried the Spicy Tikka Chicken and the Korean Fried Rice tacos--both were unique, bold, and absolutely delicious. It's not your standard taco spot, and that's what makes it stand out. So happy I stopped. read more