We stopped here while visiting the Assembly Food Hall. Most of the outlets in this venue are locally-grown so seeing Velvet Taco here was a little surprising. While the service was fast and friendly, the food was a bit meh, bland and not very interesting. read more

The overall food hall is a cool vibe. The Velvet taco has a great corner area and great seating. The walk up counter to order was clean and they have a very quick service. Loved the food. A good heat level and very flavorful and fresh. Drawback has nothing to do with the food, but the bathrooms were all the way across the food hall. It would have been helpful to have one closer or at least a handwashing station nearby. So I'd give it a 4.5, but not an option. Food was great! Maybe invest in sturdier flat ware as well. Sporks aren't for everything and they don't cut the meats in the bowls- no knives. read more

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Tried the Nashville Hot Tofu and thoroughly enjoyed it. Very crispy Tofu, great crunch from the slaw and the pickles were just the right amount of sour. The crema tied it together. I like that you can just order through the link then get a message when the food is ready for pickup. Definitely will go back. read more

Velvet Taco- Assembly Hall - Nashville Hot Tofu - Tacos Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

Good tacos. Not quite authentic but still tasty. Service was good. Came out quick. Solid 4 star experience

This was my second visit to Velvet Taco and it left me somewhat disappointed. I found the guacamole to be pretty bland. The salsa was just okay. But I did enjoy the queso. I didn't love the steak taco, but perhaps it was an off night as I liked it very much last time. I'd like to try this place again and see if this visit was a fluke. read more

Velvet Taco- Assembly Hall - Tacos Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

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Pretty decent food court tacos - they were generous with the fillings and the taste was good. The food court is obnoxious, the water cups at the common soda fountain are small cones so they don't self stand unless you make a stand with an inverted empty cone. read more

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Velvet Taco satisfied my need for tacos! I appreciate how they have vegetarian options that are creative and delicious - if I have to eat one more mushroom or grilled veggie taco I will scream. The Nashville Hot, Fried Cauliflower, and Paneer tacos are all delicious - my favorite was the cauliflower. The nachos (sans brisket) are also tasty and I highly recommend adding guac - their guac is very good. For 5 tacos, nachos, and elotes we spent less than $50 for a full dinner for 2. The food came out fast and you can take it to your desired seating within the food hall and enjoy. read more

Had a good lunch at Velvet Taco in Assembly Food Hall. Got the mexi-Cali shrimp taco and the cauliflower taco that were good. The best item was the queso. It was quick, easy and a decent lunch. Not necessarily the most crowded spots in Assembly Food Hall but worth trying out if you haven't before and are craving tacos. read more

Velvet Taco- Assembly Hall - Cauliflower taco on top, mexi-cali shrimp taco on the bottom. - Tacos Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

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I'm not sure if they missed something, but the Nashville hot tofu taco was nothing I was expecting. I was expecting an awesome red spicy tofu in a tortilla, yet I received it and the tofu was still crispy white?? And No additional hot sauce available. I'm in Nashville, am I missing something?? I think this taco missed the mark because I had expectations of a spicy tofu taco and it wasn't that at all. If there is cayenne in the breading, it is also not enough! I was so disappointed; I'm in Nashville!! 2 stars only because the cashier helped me as soon he saw me at the register. read more

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Good and here's a "hack" for a better dining experience. I had a couple of tacos and they were fine. I would have them again with no argument. However, I doubt I'll ever come back. My recommendation is that you avoid the food court altogether. We only went there because it was featured in Somebody Feed Phil, and we're learning that his "recommendations" rarely, if ever, pan out. Instead, walk a few blocks over to Martin's Bar-B-Queue joint for some of the best BBQ that I've ever had. (Sorry, I'll get more into that in another review.) TLDR: If you're here, these are good tacos and you could have a better experience a few blocks away. read more

Best tacos you'll ever try, with the immaculate flavor and funky combos it's an addiction you can't deny. Every time I'm in a new city I check if velvet taco is close by for an assured 10/10 meal. Try the chicken waffle, buffalo chicken, cauliflower taco, but you can't go wrong! Service is great they keep paper towel rolls on each table so you don't have to move far for an easy clean up. read more

Velvet Taco- Assembly Hall - Indian, Chicken waffle, Buffalo. - Tacos Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

Service was quick and friendly. There was ample seating in the food hall which was relatively clean despite being so busy. It gave quick in and out vibes for tourists I was disappointed they only had half the menu options and didn't have the main paneer taco they are known for. Cauliflower taco 3.5/5: tasty but they messed up on the sauces and made it extremely sour Tofu taco: 1/5 very little taste and not enough sauces I've had velvet taco in other cities and this is by far the worst in terms of quality and taste. The only saving grace is the service. read more

Velvet Taco- Assembly Hall - Tofu taco Cauliflower taco - Tacos Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

Popped over to Assembly Hall for dinner. There were so many restaurant options, but I had my heart set on Velvet Taco. I had to try the bacon smash burger taco. I don't know what's in the velvet sauce, but it was just so flavorful. I could have just had a couple smash burgers, but I'm glad I tried the mexi-cali shrimp taco too. Blackened shrimp is one of my favorite things and the corn pico was the perfect addition! read more

Velvet Taco- Assembly Hall - Kid's cheese quesadilla - Tacos Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

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Honey, Velvet Taco in any state still always have my business. I think they just do a good taco. I got tacos to eat the next day (which is not a great idea) and they still held up well. 1. Chicken Tikka always has great flavor! 2. Buffalo chicken is always a favorite 3. Mexi-cali shrimp was good 4. Brisket taco is always a favorite! Great flavor read more

Velvet Taco- Assembly Hall - Mexi-cali shrimp Chicken Tikka Buffalo chicken - Tacos Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

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This is a late post and my memory is a but foggy now but I remember needing a quick bite that wasn't too heavy or carb loaded and decided on tacos! Had the Taco of the Week which was the steak chimichurri and the Baja shrimp. The chimichurri taco had big chunks of steak. They were a refreshing break from all the fried chicken and heavily buttered or cheesy carbs I'd eaten for my previous few meals. They were decently sized tacos, not the itty bitty street taco size, more like Taco Bell size but filled with fresh ingredients. Two were perfect for me. I wasn't overly stuffed and left happy and satisfied. It was peak lunch time when I went and there were maybe 8 people ahead of me. I was in line for maybe 10 min and took another ~10 min to get my food, so I guess it wasn't that quick, but it was worth it. Seating was rough but luckily had friends that saved me a seat at a squished table. read more

Velvet Taco- Assembly Hall - Chimichurri steak and Baja shrimp - Tacos Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

First off the food/entertainment hall is the vibe! It gives Broadway a newness touch! I walked through the food area trying to decide and once I saw Velvet Tacos, I couldn't go no other way! The customer service was great. The employee explained the tacos (ingredients) and gave me pointers on their best sellers. I tried the hot chicken, salmon, and pork tacos! Everything was fresh, hot, and Delicious. The wait for good timing maybe 10/15 mins. The big plus was their house made frozen margarita! It was better than some restaurants I've been to. I'll be returning soon! read more

Tacos are always amazing! And the margaritas are not at bad all. Anytime we come to Nashville and want a quick lunch, this is the go to place. read more

These tacos were one of my favorite parts about Nashville. Do yourself a favor and definitely visit if you are in town. Tacos are unique and different without being too crazy and over the top. The picnic chicken taco was definitely my favorite and the crispy chicken skin on top really made the taco! The brisket taco was also stellar. Meat cooked to perfection and a crispy cheese exterior on the tortilla was everything. Two tacos are pretty hearty and are enough for a meal. Fast casual makes for a quick dining experience and you can pair everything with a local beer - they had a nice variety on tap. I wish we had one in NJ! read more

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Ordered the #3 Spicy Tikka Chicken and #15 Grilled Salmon, and an order of guacamole and chips. The venue- Assembly Hall is a great place where everyone can order what they want from the various eateries and all sit together to eat. The food was ready pretty quickly and everything tasted so fresh! The order included a side cupful of guacamole that was huge and a generous serving of chips. My son summed it up "good spin on a taco!" read more

Velvet Taco- Assembly Hall - #15 Grilled Salmon, #3 Spicy Tikka Chicken, Guacamole and chips. - Tacos Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

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The food is always great and my husband says the margaritas are the best around! We always have great service here and highly recommend to anyone in town! read more

Perfect location for an afternoon snack when you've been partying on Broadway! I wish the meat had been ground beef instead of strips, I think it's easier to bite into when it's ground beef. The food was piping hot, which I loved. You order at a counter and the cashier was very nice and helpful, since this was my first time eating here. The tables and chairs are fun different colors that match the accents on the wall. Definitely going to try the red velvet cake next time! read more

Velvet Taco- Assembly Hall - Beef tacos, margarita - Tacos Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

For the love of god- why is the chimichurri so spicy?! Otherwise the food is great. If you can taste it after the heat of the chimichurri. read more

Damn Gina! This place was on fire. I've had some really fun fusion tacos but this took the cake. I was so impressed with their chicken and waffle taco as well as their shrimp taco. That was one of the freshest things I've eaten in a long time. Staff was great, and the live music in Assembly Hall really made our experience what it was. read more

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Great selection on the menu. Ordered and then was buzzed once the food was ready. I enjoyed the taco and felt the price was reasonable.

Stopped by here after 7pm on a Sunday. Was in town for a convention and after seeing the menu, I knew I needed to make a special trip. Surprisingly quick service, and super tasty tacos. I will have to seek this out again the next time I'm in town. This food hall is directly across from Bridgestone, so it's a good option before an event. Highly recommended read more

Velvet Taco- Assembly Hall - View of the side - Tacos Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

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Velvet Taco is located in the Assembly food hall nestled in the back corner. They have a large variety and all of their tacos are pretty good, they even have plenty of vegan options. The service was quick and efficient. They have a few tables located near the restaurant. Assembly Food hall always has music so if you're on Broadway, it's a great place to grab a quick bite. read more

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This location is located in the food hall downtown which has a ton of different food options and plenty of seating. The menu features specialty tacos and it was hard to choose which ones to order. I decided to get a Rotisserie Chicken taco and a Beer Battered Cauliflower taco. I placed my order and waited about 15 minutes for it to be ready. I absolutely loved the Beer Battered Cauliflower taco. The cauliflower and tortilla were both crispy and I loved all the toppings. I was not as excited about the rotisserie chicken taco. The tortilla was not toasted and overall it was pretty watery. I would visit again to try some of their other options. read more

Hands down some of the best tacos I have had in a long long time. I don't know why this place is hidden in the back of the assembly hall but take the walk and try these tacos. Ordering was super easy. After ordering, you give your cell number and they text when your delicious tacos are ready. These tacos are extremely flavorful and wrapped in a flour tortilla. They are messy, just the way a hood taco should be. I don't know what I paid for them as I was on vacation but whatever it was, it was worth it. Check them out NOW!!! read more

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Three words: Buffalo. Chicken. Taco. They're SO addictive. I have to give this place a five just because I recently satisfied a craving for one of these tacos and it was the best food I had that week. Yum! read more

All I can speak to is the guacamole which was excellent! There are vegetarian options but guac was the only vegan option. I just don't understand how you make tofu non-vegan. So silly. read more

Ordered 1 taco. Manager was rude. Food was par. Would not recommend. There are so many other good places in Assembly Hall to choose from--skip this. Terrible. read more

The name beef brisket nachos pulled me in. The friendly staff suggested I order a taco to go with it but the nachos were enough. Not too heavy, I said no queso blanco. It's part of the Assembly Food Hall so ample variety of food options. read more

Velvet Taco- Assembly Hall - Tacos Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

Who doesn't love tacos? We came here before a show at the Ryman last month and we've been trying a new restaurant in the Assembly Food Hall each time we visit. This time we stopped in at Velvet Taco and we really enjoyed our meal. They have a ridiculous variety of tacos, some traditional, some a little wacky, and they have a special one of the day as well. We tried 4 different tacos and the best ended up being the green chile pork or the angus brisket. We also tried the spicy tikka one, but that was unnecessarily sweet with no heat, as well as the hot chicken taco (special for the day), which needed to be much hotter as well. The queso blanco with blue corn chips was honestly the best thing we had and we would go back just for that; it was that delicious. It's definitely worth a stop in to try this place! read more

Velvet Taco- Assembly Hall - The spread! - Tacos Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

The food was tasty. I got the cauliflower tacos. My husband though got the smash tacos and there was barely anything in them. He had to get something else to eat. read more

The food options are good. But they are super spicy - even when you ask for mild. Why cannot they stock up a medium or a mild salsa. This could have been a four Star review with just one change. read more

Always a staple, never disappoints. They made the food quickly and accurately when ordered via the website. Forgot our drink and gave me some grief about it until I produced the receipt but whatever. Only real downside is it's not really a Nashville spot- but at least they're still as good here as anywhere else. read more

Velvet Taco- Assembly Hall - Fish n Chips tacos and Rotisserie Chicken tacos - Tacos Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

Food was not good. Taco was somehow watery? Guac was not flavorful but every once in a while would be majorly spicy. Service was slow. read more

Velvet Taco- Assembly Hall - Chips and Guac, rotisserie chicken taco - Tacos Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

Nice food court on 2nd floor. Tacos were freshly made. My taco was great. Kids meals available for around $5. Service was good. read more

Velvet Taco- Assembly Hall - Taco -buffalo sauce on side - Tacos Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

I saved room for a taco from this spot among the other items available in the food court. The quality and portion was fine for a $6 Taco, flavors are well defined, chicken cooked correctly and not dried out. Issue - it took 10 minutes for 1 taco to come out. Standing there in disbelief as I watched a staff of 4 workers make about 6 tacos in 10 minutes, mine being the last to come out. There was no line and no rush. It was Friday evening where it would seem that readiness would not be a challenge. read more

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We enjoyed Velvet Taco. Our first visit to Assembly Food Hall at Fifth + Broadway...a fun place. We ordered Buffalo Chicken taco and Fried Fish taco served with a curry sauce. Order 1 for an appetizer, or 2 tacos for a meal. Prepared to order. Tastefully presented. And tasted fresh. Would order again. Ordered the $12 margarita in a plastic cup that's premixed, and so actual ingredients are hidden. Won't do that next time, and suspect cheap ingredients based on overly sweet. Next time I'll get my drink at the bar in the food court, and made to order. Sit in the open food court for a better ambiance, rather than Velvet Tacos' nearby hi-top seating. Small Gripe: Velvet Taco corporate website is missing menu for both Nashville locations. We must be Chopped Liver Tip: We parked at Music City Center parking garage, and walked 1 block. $10 for 2 hours on a Saturday read more