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Caleb Carter
Velvet Taco is a smaller taco chain with a familiar feel, often compared to Torchy’s, including a similarly playful and occasionally over sexualized approach to taco names and imagery. The concept centers on creative flavor combinations, supported by a rotating weekly special meant to keep the menu feeling fresh.
I have been here before and generally enjoy it, but I have yet to find a taco that truly demands attention. Across multiple visits, the food has consistently landed in the same place: fine. There is promise here, but none of the offerings I have tried have transcended the franchise or established a clear standout.
On this visit, I ordered the weekly Hangover Breakfast taco along with the Korean fried rice. Both were, again, fine.
The Hangover Breakfast taco came close to being excellent. There was a lot happening in the tortilla, almost to the point of success. The inclusion of tater tots added welcome texture, but unfortunately the oil used to fry them carried an unpleasant flavor that overwhelmed the taco. When eaten without the tots, the taco was enjoyable but noticeably lacked crunch. It felt very close to working, but ultimately missed the mark. A different frying approach, perhaps something like beef tallow, could make a meaningful difference here.
The Korean fried rice was serviceable but unremarkable. It filled the role of a side, but nothing about it lingered or invited a return.
There are still several items on the menu that I would like to try, but nothing so far has compelled me to come back specifically for a single dish. Velvet Taco continues to show potential, but it has yet to deliver a taco that defines the brand.
My rating: ★★★☆☆ (3 stars)
Rating scale:
1 star — I will never return.
2 stars — If nearby, I might return, but without urgency.
3 stars — Worth a visit if in the area, though not a destination.
4 stars — Worth going out of your way to enjoy.
5 stars — I would fly around the world for this meal.
… moreI have been here before and generally enjoy it, but I have yet to find a taco that truly demands attention. Across multiple visits, the food has consistently landed in the same place: fine. There is promise here, but none of the offerings I have tried have transcended the franchise or established a clear standout.
On this visit, I ordered the weekly Hangover Breakfast taco along with the Korean fried rice. Both were, again, fine.
The Hangover Breakfast taco came close to being excellent. There was a lot happening in the tortilla, almost to the point of success. The inclusion of tater tots added welcome texture, but unfortunately the oil used to fry them carried an unpleasant flavor that overwhelmed the taco. When eaten without the tots, the taco was enjoyable but noticeably lacked crunch. It felt very close to working, but ultimately missed the mark. A different frying approach, perhaps something like beef tallow, could make a meaningful difference here.
The Korean fried rice was serviceable but unremarkable. It filled the role of a side, but nothing about it lingered or invited a return.
There are still several items on the menu that I would like to try, but nothing so far has compelled me to come back specifically for a single dish. Velvet Taco continues to show potential, but it has yet to deliver a taco that defines the brand.
My rating: ★★★☆☆ (3 stars)
Rating scale:
1 star — I will never return.
2 stars — If nearby, I might return, but without urgency.
3 stars — Worth a visit if in the area, though not a destination.
4 stars — Worth going out of your way to enjoy.
5 stars — I would fly around the world for this meal.
Ron Hoopes
We have been to Velvet Taco before, but this was the first time at the Deep Ellum location. We went during the day for lunch. Super clean, safe atmosphere, short lines, and great food. From the bowl to the chips and guac, everything we got was tasty and well presented. The one bummer was they never called out my number or name letting me know my meal was ready. After the others at my table were half-way done eating their meals, I finally went up to inquire. That’s when I see her scrolling her phone while my meal was waiting there getting cold. Yikes..
… moreYi Chen
It’s an international food restaurant in disguise! I tried tikka chicken, cauliflower and mexican-call shrimp. All really good. I especially liked the shrimp one, very refreshing.
A fun experience, def worth trying if you’re in the area.
… moreA fun experience, def worth trying if you’re in the area.
Sum Sum
Service was great, very friendly cashier. Atmosphere was a little artsy/industrial and loud but was clean and well kept. The food was average… we were excited about the chicken tikka and paneer but it didnt taste authentic at all. We got the birria duo which tasted decent but it didn’t have much meat. My fiancé got the tex-cali shrimp and he said it was ok as well. Elite was ok and rice was a little meh. It was sooooo busy, so many people ordering boxes of tacos. Ill try again but will get regular tacos to see if thats where the hype is cuz ours missed the mark. It definitely was TERRIBLE but not good enough I’d go again for the same tacos.
… moreNed Gosaynie
We had a Velvet Taco’s veggie bowl, beer battered cauliflower taco, Nashville Hot taco and a red curry coconut queso chips. All we’re good. But the red curry coconut sauce for the tortilla chips was too salty to truly enjoy. The cops were also too oily. Besides that, I recommend Velvet Taco’s for an interesting new Mexican fusion experience.
… moreJonathan S
I visited Texas a couple of weeks ago and ended up at Velvet Taco twice because my hotel was nearby — and because the tacos were just that good. They have some really unique and creative options like Chicken & Waffle, Spicy Tikka Chicken, Korean Fried Rice, and Bacon Smash Burger. I stuck with the Angus Brisket taco, and it was incredibly flavorful.
They also have a couple of spicy sauces on the side, which I tried because I love heat — highly recommend. The chips and queso were another highlight. In fact, they were so good that my friend and I ordered them again on our second visit. One thing that really stood out was the service: when we ran out of chips but still had queso left, I went to buy more, and a man behind the counter gave me another bag free of charge. That’s the kind of small gesture that leaves a big impression.
There’s also an outdoor seating area, and both times I visited it wasn’t too busy. Overall, excellent food, great service, and I’d absolutely come back next time I’m in town.
… moreThey also have a couple of spicy sauces on the side, which I tried because I love heat — highly recommend. The chips and queso were another highlight. In fact, they were so good that my friend and I ordered them again on our second visit. One thing that really stood out was the service: when we ran out of chips but still had queso left, I went to buy more, and a man behind the counter gave me another bag free of charge. That’s the kind of small gesture that leaves a big impression.
There’s also an outdoor seating area, and both times I visited it wasn’t too busy. Overall, excellent food, great service, and I’d absolutely come back next time I’m in town.
Jeremy Sprites
Salem at Velvet Taco is honestly one of the biggest reasons this place stands out as the best taco spot in Dallas. Great food is one thing, but great service is what really makes an experience memorable and she absolutely delivers.
Velvet Taco already sets the bar high with insanely creative tacos and flavors you just don’t find anywhere else. Everything tastes fresh, bold, and ridiculously good. But Salem’s energy, friendliness, and attention to customers take the whole experience to another level. She’s welcoming, knowledgeable about the menu, and genuinely makes you feel taken care of instead of just being another order.
Between the amazing tacos and Salem’s top-tier service, Velvet Taco easily earns its reputation as the best. Places like this are rare, where both the food and the people make you want to come back again and again.
… moreVelvet Taco already sets the bar high with insanely creative tacos and flavors you just don’t find anywhere else. Everything tastes fresh, bold, and ridiculously good. But Salem’s energy, friendliness, and attention to customers take the whole experience to another level. She’s welcoming, knowledgeable about the menu, and genuinely makes you feel taken care of instead of just being another order.
Between the amazing tacos and Salem’s top-tier service, Velvet Taco easily earns its reputation as the best. Places like this are rare, where both the food and the people make you want to come back again and again.
J. Anderson
I love Dallas, came in July and there was so little humidity that we could sit outside on the large porch and feel a breeze. The interior ambiance has a college kid/ trendy feel to it. The menu is decorated on the wall, the selection is small enough it’s not overwhelming. We had chips and trio dip, three tacos and three fountain drinks and it was only $45. The brisket taco was spicy. They had homemade pickles on the burger taco. The dips were exactly what we needed. They have cute shops on the same street if you want to walk and shop.
… moreJacob Payne
Amazing, we came to visit Dallas and decide to walk by because of the unique name and set up. They weren’t open yet, but the manager saw us outside taking pictures and came and spoke with us. We told him that we would be back when they were open and we did come back! The manager was phenomenal and the staff were amazing as well! So welcoming and the manager had so much knowledge about the company, that I thought I owned the place! Now the food and margaritas, AMAZING! Such a great experience at a restaurant that we will be retuning when we come back to Dallas! If you are in Dallas, stop at THIS location you won’t regret it!!!!
… moreJason Fries
Came in with a large group and ordered the two Taco combo.
It took over 30 minutes for us to place our order as the front counter service was very slow.
Once the food arrive though is quite tasty. The brisket and pork tacos were fantastic, the nacho chips that came with the order were very salty, and the side elote that I had was fantastic.
Overall a great experience and the restaurant is in a nice area to have a walk around afterwards
… moreIt took over 30 minutes for us to place our order as the front counter service was very slow.
Once the food arrive though is quite tasty. The brisket and pork tacos were fantastic, the nacho chips that came with the order were very salty, and the side elote that I had was fantastic.
Overall a great experience and the restaurant is in a nice area to have a walk around afterwards