Velvet Taco
Velvet Taco
Any two tacos*, an individual side item, and a fountain beverage. Individual side options include your choice of queso, elote, guac, rice, or salsa*may exclude some WTFs**Alcohol cannot be ordered after 2AM***Red curry coconut queso contains traces of shellfish.
Spicy Tikka Chicken, crisp tenders, spicy tikka sauce, buttered cilantro basmati rice, raita crema, Thai basil, flour tortilla | 420 cal.
Beer Battered Cauliflower, queso blanco, sabor hot sauce, avocado, roasted corn pico (contains cilantro), candied pepitas, flour tortilla | 300 cal.
Quesa birria duo, slow-roasted pulled pork, gruyere cheese, queso listo, pickled red onion, cilantro, griddled corn tortilla, birria consom for dipping | 600 cal.Ingredients are gluten free. However, the ingredients are cooked in the same area as items that may contain gluten.
Kobe smash burger*, peppered bacon, cheese blend, lettuce, onion, tomato, pickles, velvet sauce, flour tortilla | 390 cal.*Cooked to order; these items may be served raw or undercooked. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions.
Mexi-Cali Shrimp, Blackened shrimp, napa slaw, sriracha aioli, avocado, corn pico (contains cilantro), micro cilantro, flour tortilla | 280 cal.
Queso Blanco, Chimichurri, Velvet Taco heat sauce, cilantro, blue corn chips | 640 cal.
Italian sausage, sweet bell peppers, mustard aioli, giardiniera, comt cheese encrusted flour tortilla
Buffalo Chicken, crisp tenders, house buffalo sauce, carrots, blue cheese, ranch crema, flour tortilla | 390 cal.
Rotisserie Chicken, queso blanco, roasted corn pico (contains cilantro), charred tomato poblano salsa, cilantro, flour tortilla | 330 cal.
Picnic Chicken, rotisserie chicken, avocado crema, warm honey-dijon potato salad, crispy chicken skin, cilantro, flour tortilla | 400 cal.
Chicken & Waffle, crisp tenders, peppered bacon, peppercorn gravy, green apple slaw, maple syrup, red chile aioli, scallions, house made waffle tortilla | 490 cal.
Honey adobo chicken, avocado crema, lettuce, tomato, queso fresco, crispy flour tortilla | 260 cal.
Nashville Hot Tofu, crispy tofu, napa slaw, ranch crema, house brined pickles, flour tortilla | 400 cal.
Fried Paneer, tomato chutney, tikka sauce, raita crema, Thai basil, flour tortilla | 320 cal.
Cuban pig, slow-roasted pulled pork, gruyere cheese, honey ham, peppered bacon, mustard aioli, house brined pickles, crisp flour tortilla | 440 cal.
Korean fried rice, slow-roasted pulled pork, gochujang egg fried rice, red chile aioli, pickled red onion, jalapenos, grilled pineapple, cilantro, flour tortilla | 420 cal.
Slow-roasted angus brisket, barbacoa style, red chile mayo, avocado, roasted corn pico (contains cilantro), queso blanco, micro cilantro, comt cheese encrusted flour tortilla | 510 cal.*Cooked to order; these items may be served raw or undercooked. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions.
grilled steak*, portobello mushrooms, queso blanco, crispy red onion, Mexican oregano, corn tortilla | 330 cal.*Cooked to order; these items may be served raw or undercooked. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions.
Chimichurri steak, grilled steak*, buttered cilantro basmati rice, chimichurri, avocado, pickled fresnos, queso fresco, cilantro, flour tortilla | 380 cal.*Cooked to order; these items may be served raw or undercooked. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions.
Grilled salmon* , napa slaw, citrus lime crema, pickled fresnos, roasted corn pico (contains cilantro), avocado crema, micro cilantro, corn tortilla | 220 cal.*Cooked to order; these items may be served raw or undercooked. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions.
Sweet Chile Shrimp, panko fried shrimp, sweet chile sauce, kimchee slaw, sriracha aioli, carrots, scallions, flour tortilla | 390 cal.
Fish n chips, beer battered cod, curry aioli, french fries, malt vinegar, napa slaw, flour tortilla | 350 cal.
Queso Blanco, Chimichurri, Velvet Taco heat sauce, cilantro, blue corn chips | 670 cal.Add brisket or pulled pork to your queso (40/38 cal.)* Sides calories are listed per serving
Red Curry Coconut Queso, pickled onion, queso fresco, Thai basil, blue corn chips | 630 cal.* Sides calories are listed per serving** Red curry coconut queso contains traces of shellfish.
Elote & Chips, queso listo, Valentina, crema, queso fresco, lime, blue corn chips | 595 cal.* Sides calories are listed per serving
Classic Guac, avocado, cilantro, jalapeno, lime juice, red onion, blue corn chips | 470 cal.* Sides calories are listed per serving
Elote Guac, classic guac, roasted corn, queso listo, Valentina, citrus lime crema, queso, blue corn chips | 540 cal.* Sides calories are listed per serving
Dip Trio, your choice of 3 dips including any queso, guac, or elote, or roasted poblano salsa, blue corn chips
Brisket nachos (GF) Regular Kick Ass, Slow-roasted angus brisket, queso blanco, blue corn chips, roasted corn pico (contains cilantro), citrus lime crema, chimichurri, queso fresco, cilantro | 583 cal.* Sides calories are listed per serving
Brisket nachos (GF) Large Bad Ass, Slow-roasted angus brisket, queso blanco, blue corn chips, roasted corn pico (contains cilantro), citrus lime crema, chimichurri, queso fresco, cilantro | 2332 cal.* Sides calories are listed per serving
Crisp Tots & Local Egg*, herb goat cheese, smoked cheddar, avocado crema, chile butter, peppered bacon, scallions | 525 cal.* Sides calories are listed per serving** Cooked to order; these items may be served raw or undercooked. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions.
grilled steak, queso blanco, tater tots, cheese blend | 260 cal.
crisp tenders, queso blanco, tater tots, cheese blend | 420 cal.
crisp tender, cheese blend, flour tortilla, lime crema | 600 cal.
grilled steak, cheese blend, flour tortilla, lime crema | 560 cal.
cheese quesadilla served with lime crema | 510 cal.
crisp tenders and tater tots served with ketchup and velvet sauce | 570 cal.
crisp tots served with ketchup | 770 cal.
Red Velvet Cake, House made red velvet cake, cream cheese frosting, cajeta drizzle | 1020 cal. per slice
Rotisserie chicken, queso blanco, roasted corn pico (contains cilantro), charred tomato poblano salsa, cilantro, corn tortilla | 300 cal.Ingredients are gluten free. However, the ingredients are cooked in the same area as items that may contain gluten.
Roasted Tikka Chicken, rotisserie chicken, spicy tikka sauce, buttered cilantro basmati rice, raita crema, Thai basil, corn tortilla | 380 cal.Ingredients are gluten free. However, the ingredients are cooked in the same area as items that may contain gluten.
Slow-roasted pulled pork, gruyere cheese, queso listo, pickled red onion, cilantro, griddled corn tortillas, birria consom for dipping | 600 cal.Ingredients are gluten free. However, the ingredients are cooked in the same area as items that may contain gluten.
Kobe smash burger*, peppered bacon, cheese blend, lettuce, onion, tomato, house-brined pickles, velvet sauce, lettuce wrap | 290 cal.*Cooked to order; these items may be served raw or undercooked. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions.Ingredients are gluten free. However, the ingredients are cooked in the same area as items that may contain gluten.
Grilled salmon* , napa slaw, citrus lime crema, pickled fresnos, roasted corn pico (contains cilantro), avocado crema, micro cilantro, corn tortilla | 220 cal.*Cooked to order; these items may be served raw or undercooked. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions.Ingredients are gluten free. However, the ingredients are cooked in the same area as items that may contain gluten.
Mexi-Cali Shrimp, blackened shrimp, napa slaw, sriracha aioli, avocado, roasted corn pico (contains cilantro), micro cilantro, corn tortilla | 240 cal.Ingredients are gluten free. However, the ingredients are cooked in the same area as items that may contain gluten.
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Abel G.
Aug 21, 2024
Velvet Taco is really good, the atmosphere and location is awesome. This place used to be "Taco Land" it was a neighborhood bar and the owner was named Ram and he was a bad a$$. Many grunge bands played there before they made it, like Mother Love Bone (Pearl Jam); STP; Peppers... Back in the 90's my brother and I started an original band and Ram gave us a shot and we became a regular band there on Fridays and Saturdays. Great place then and great place now!Thanks for keeping taco in the name and love the mural.
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Terri N.
Aug 7, 2024
I stopped by for a quick taco and was not disappointed. This place is walking distance from The Pearl and has a lovely view of the Riverwalk where there's outdoor seating. Upon entrance the creative menus line the walls listing all of their unique menu items and beverages. There's lots of indoor and outdoor seating. Outdoors, which is accessed through the rear of the restaurant, has games available to ply such as Connect Four and Jenga. And the star of the outdoor seating is the huge tree providing cover from the hot sun. I ordered the Chicken and Waffle taco and an order of queso. The queso came out pretty fast and was OMG good! My taco came out shortly after and was the best taco I had ever tasted! The chick strip was seasoned so well and gave an awesome balance to the not really sweet waffle taco shell. The cabbage/apple slaw filling was an added bonus to the flavor and texture. It was amazing!As I left I admired all of the murals painted through the establishment. The service was friendly and fast. The food was muy bueno! I'll definitely be back to try more.
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Abran S.
Jan 3, 2025
Man oh man, this place is always a top tier taco spot. NOW, I know what people will say....you come to SA and say this is good? Why yes, it is, it's different and unique. The food is fantastic as it is a different take on just a classic taco. I always enjoy the food when I come here as well as the staff. The interior design is not bad nor is the music! It's Always on point. I can appreciate that!
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Rick I.
Sep 27, 2024
Came here twice in the last week, both times for lunch, once with coworkers and once with my wife. I've tried the Cuban, Brisket, Birria, smashburger and the chimichurri steak tacos, with sides as queso Blanco and the guacamole. Out favorite taco was the smashburger one followed by the cuban taco. All of them were freshly made, sides were yummy, and the lunch special for about $15 can't be beat. It does take a few minutes for your order to ve ready, however even with a good crowd, it moces fairly quickm The tacos are pretty large and two was enough for me. The place itself seems nice, has a good vibe, but the chairs are all metal and kinda stiff and noisy. Great for lunch and I will definitely come back!
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Doretta W.
Apr 3, 2024
Two tacos, and I am so full.The chicken and waffles have a mix of sweet, fried, heat, crunch. Great flavor mix. Wish the waffle Tortilla stood up better.The Korean chicken fried rice has a unique set of rice, chicken, cilantro, and pineapple. Be prepped cause it has serious eat even without the jalapeños. Super fast and friendly to go and at good price.
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Suzy H.
Jul 26, 2024
While always a fan of the margaritas here, today I just came for the food. I grabbed a table and ordered from the QR so we'd have a spot for the whole group. The food ordered in line arrived much quicker. Chips and blanca queso were the highlight, as usual. I love the location and atmosphere. Parking, meh. Get a ride so you can enjoy the margaritas.
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Emily M.
Jan 10, 2025
SO GOOD!! the tacos were amazing and so tasty! great atmosphere & will definitely be back.
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Devin S.
Feb 14, 2024
If you're on the hunt for an unconventional taco experience that defies tradition, allow me to introduce you to a culinary haven nestled in the vibrant streets of San Antonio, Texas. This hidden gem may be slightly off the beaten path, but trust me, it's worth every twist and turn to get there. Stepping through the doors, you're greeted with a charming atmosphere and the aroma of tantalizing spices wafting through the air. The menu, boldly displayed on the wall, beckons you to explore its vast offerings, promising a feast for both the eyes and the palate.As I stood there, overwhelmed by the plethora of options, a friendly young lady came to my rescue, guiding me through the maze of tantalizing choices with ease. Her recommendations were spot-on, leading me to select the Korean fried rice, buffalo chicken, and spicy tikka chicken tacos. Each bite was a revelation, a harmonious symphony of flavors that danced across my taste buds with every mouthful.Yet, even in this culinary utopia, there were minor imperfections. The Korean fried rice, while bursting with flavor, the rice on it was slightly overcooked, a mere hiccup in an otherwise flawless dish. Similarly, the buffalo chicken taco, while undeniably delicious, could have benefited from a touch more crispiness to elevate it to perfection.But let's not dwell on the small stuff, because what truly sets this establishment apart is not just the food, but the entire experience. From the welcoming ambiance to the impeccable customer service, every aspect of my visit was nothing short of exceptional. And let's not forget the drinks - a carefully curated selection that perfectly complements the bold flavors of the tacos, with plenty of non-alcoholic options for those who prefer to keep things sober.So, whether you're a seasoned taco aficionado or simply seeking a culinary adventure unlike any other, do yourself a favor and pay this place a visit. Indulge in the unique flavors, soak in the inviting atmosphere, and let your taste buds be whisked away on a journey they won't soon forget. Trust me, it's an experience that's well worth the trip.
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Kim B.
Jan 2, 2025
Regardless if you dine in or pick up the food is always delicious. The staff are friendly, it's a fun atmosphere. I tell all my friends about VT!
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Dee C.
Jan 26, 2025
I want to compliment manager Chris on the fab team that he has on board. I want to specifically acknowledge one of his team members, Jackson. I had called earlier in the day to ask questions about our order. Not only did Jackson figure out a way to get names on nine orders, but we had four with food allergies. He even took the time to check ingredients for my four allergies. Wow! And he rocked it!!! Velvet Taco will be one of our standards for quick and healthy entertaining. The food is terrific!
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