True is the best ever!! he took great care of us and made sure we had great service. 10/10 all around. we will be back!!

This is a cool place to get trendy creative tacos. It's affordable and good for a quick lunch or dinner. Everything I've had here, I've liked. Parking is simple here too, so that's always a plus for me. read more

Velvet Taco has a rather interesting story. Starting out in its original location in Dallas in 2011 with a concept that rarely succeeds: applying fusion techniques to tacos. Indian style tacos, Korean style tacos and Baja style. While these experiments are hardly new to Atlanta and America as a whole, they rarely succeed, falling into the void of establishments that made an effort, but could not get a sufficient demographic ready for such experiments. And here came Velvet Taco by Dallas restareneurs Jack Gibbons and Randy DeWitt, showing that this risky concept can actually work. Over the past decade and a half, Velvet Taco expanded to dozens of successful locations and underwent major expansion. The Buckhead location debuted in 2019, hardly a great year to open a restaurant with an incoming pandemic. But, unlike the mom and pop shops that often went out of business, the private equity funds of this micro chain allowed the location to survive. Enough history and let's look at the tacos themselves. The top seller is the chicken tikka taco, the Indian fusion into a taco shell, with deep fried masala chicken, cilantro, basmati rice, raita and Thai basil. The combination seems ridiculous in a taco, but actually works really well. The element of rice, in my opinion, seems unnecessary give the tortilla is already there, but the rest is excellent. Then, there is the Birria taco, made with gruere cheese, pickled red onion and griddled corn tortillas. This one, despite throwing a Swiss cheese into the mix, is a true winner. Perfect shell, delicate pork and a side of consome make it such a winning package. The idea of serving the consome on the side is brilliant, as it allows targeted dipping or pouring, instead of having a taco that does not old up and gets saggy. The folks working the Buckhead location are polite and things are kept clean. All around, it's a very enjoyable spot and likely to stay here for years to come. read more

Velvet Taco - Quesa Birria Duo (upper) and Spicy Tikka Chicken (lower) - Tacos Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

Was having a great time until we noticed what appeared to be MOLD on the ICE Machine dispenser. Told manager and was told it wasn't mold. This did ruin the experience. No one attempted to clean it at all. The food was decent but that rotisserie chicken taco tasted overcooked pasty. No lids for fountain drinks cups. We paid for the combo's with the fountain drinks but decided to get the canned olipop. So after putting 60 bucks of gas in car. Driving all the way to Paces Ferry to spend 70 more bucks. Them not taking immediate action made us question the cleanliness of the restaurant. Didn't see a food score posted. Won't be going back to this location. Sad part is I reported to their online system. Some guy named Jeff sent me an A I generated response. Then I explained the seriousness of the situation and no one every replied ‍ read more

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Got the special for two tacos, personal side and a fountain. $15 seemed pretty good. First the good: queso is solid. Fountain drinks are tuned properly. Then the bad. Tacos are cheap and thick tortillas soaked in oil/grease. I had the fish and chips. There is some weird curry mayo in this that makes it strange and not good. Also small amount of fish. The birria is even worse! Check out the pic. Hardly any meat. Lastly there is no hot salsa to be offered at a bar or on the table. Oh and they request 18, 20, or 25% tip for counter service where you bus your own tray and the tables are dirty! I tip for service not for guilt. I will not be back. Did I mention the coke machine is tuned properly? Highlight of the trip. read more

Velvet Taco - Where's the beef?!?!? - Tacos Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

Mediocre doesn't really have good options with the tacos you pick from came with a lot of toppings but still lacks the flavor with barely any meat on them read more

Their seasonal veggie bowl was absolutely outstanding! It really stood out compared to other taco restaurants. The service was a little slow (we ordered our food ahead of time and it was past what we were told it would be). But overall great place to grab some Mexican! read more

Velvet Taco - Seasonal Veggie Bowl (V) (GF) - Tacos Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

Tacos are amazing! I'm vegetarian and I love the taco choices they had. They are so flavorful and decently sized. I had the Nashville Hot Tofu taco and cauliflower taco. Both were so good!! We also ordered the elote and queso blanco dips which were amazing and a little spicy. The space inside is pretty big and there are plenty of tables to sit at. Service was fast and friendly. read more

Velvet Taco - Nashville Hot Tofu Elote (GF) (V) † Queso blanco (GF) (V) † Beer Battered Cauliflower - Tacos Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

3 Years later and what can I say, I'm a Velvet fan! I've been on their Rotisserie Chicken Bowl lately which is a premium compared to Chipotle! You can taste the heartiness and quality difference for sure! If you're reading this I highly recommend giving it a try alongside some of your fave tacos! read more

Coming from years lived in Texas, Velvet Taco is a familiar name to my husband and I. We were extremely excited to see this brand expanding! Service is great, quick and friendly just as expected from our past experiences in Texas. Ambiance in our opinion was a bit lackluster to the locations we'd visited in Dallas (TX) over the years. Food is always great, as long as you're accustomed to Tex-Mex style tacos and not expecting what we all grew up with the deep Southeast. My one critique is how little corn tortillas are used in their featured/house menu. read more

I am from Texas and I aways love velvet taco. Been to many many locations, it's a fusion taco place with better appetizers than torchys taco for when you want to spice up life a bit. Music always throws me back into some college glory days trance and appreciate the quick seating and self-service. Chip refills are always quick and free + good for groups. One note - I got the bowl - would not get again. The "slaw" substitute for rice was not a highquality salad, the unspecified veggies ended up being like 1/3 mushrooms when its the one veggie I don't like. I go back to delicious tacos next time for sure. read more

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The Velvet Taco is such an awesome spot to get really good tacos. This location has easy parking and the counter serve service is quick. The tacos are pretty big and I felt 2 were plenty but if you're really hungry then order 3. The fried chicken and waffle taco intrigued me since they use the waffle as the taco shell and it did not disappoint. It has syrup on it too so it's good for those with a sweet tooth. I also got a fried fish taco which was delicious. Looking forward to coming back and trying other flavors! read more

Velvet Taco - Fried Chicken & Waffle, Fish n' Chips - Tacos Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

I got a late night dinner here! I love their menu, each has really popping flavors or a unique twist to it. I chose to get 3 tacos: Left: Mexi-Cali Shrimp Middle: Quesa Birria Duo Right: Chicken & Waffle If I had to rank it, I'd put the quesa birria duo first, then chicken and waffle, and then mexi-cali shrimp (ironically in the opposite order I ate them in). There's free parking in the plaza (I think? It says you can park in the plaza but not there for the salty donut). read more

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Tacos and Margs and guac, oh my! Location and Parking Located in Buckhead in the same shopping plaza as whole foods, parking is free. Venue and Atmosphere The vibe is laid back yet colorful, with the menu on full display and enticing pictures of select foods and beverages. Order at the counter, get your drinks, and sit where you'd like. They'll call your name when your food is ready. Seating is communal, but there's plenty of room to spread out. Service Service was prompt, courteous, and efficient. Food and Beverages The food is all good, but some tacos are better than others. The birria tacos were delish, but the meat on the rotisserie chicken taco lacked flavor. While the trimmings pulled the taco together nicely, they were absolutely necessary; the meat would not have stood up on its own. A few days later I ordered Velvet Taco catering for a party, and the chicken tikka and brisket tacos were stand-outs. I would absolutely order those again. I also ordered the sangria/margarita swirl (strong yet sweet) and the guacamole (also delish). I highly recommend them both. Verdict I'll be back! read more

Velvet Taco - Quesa Birria Duo and Rotisserie Chicken tacos, with guacamole - Tacos Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

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I swung by after flying into town and looking for a healthy meal after 10pm, I thoroughly enjoyed the meal and the great experience from Steph, the guy who took my order. Steph helped me navigate the menu, and checked on my experience during the meal, his customer service was top-notch, I felt compelled to share the positive feedback; I'll definitely be back! read more

What initially starts out feeling like some hipster, nuveau take on Mexican food (which I suppose technically it is sort of) turns into a tasty dining experience. At least from the standpoint of grabbing a lunch. As it should be, access to a good selection of Mexican soft drinks like Mexican Coke and Jarritos. Both of the tacos were surprisingly tasty. Normally I this type of restaurant it's just OK, but in this case the meat was very juicy and tender for both tacos. The distinct flavor was not only very tasty, but also very distinguishable between them. Enough that one could determine what one was eating in the blindfolded taste test. Definitely recommend to get the corn tortillas. The music was a little too loud, and if dining in, one would have to be comfortable with the communal table concept. But the hot sauce was tasty, and there was plenty of napkins and paper towels. Another note, the order before mine was for 10 people or so. I was expecting to have to wait a long time, but my taco was ready in a handful of minutes. Definitely recommend if you're in the area. read more

Velvet Taco - Dining room - Tacos Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

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Velvet Taco in Buckhead is amazing, the menu selection is fun and it has a great variety. We ordered six tacos and every one of the tacos was delicious and properly seasoned. We sat outside since it was such a beautiful day and inside the restaurant was too cold. They were quick to have our order ready. We will be back to try more. read more

Velvet Taco - Fish n' Chips, Chicken Enchilada, Quesa Birria and Mexi-Cali Shrimp. - Tacos Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

Velvet Taco brings the street taco to a fixed location. Not your basic tacos, the flavors enhance each other. Casual dining are both inside and out. Upscale casual is the vibe. The down side, the tacos are served on a taco holder without a plate. So, don't blame me when the table gets messy from the sauces flowing out the side, (staff member here). read more

Nothing beats Nashville hot tofu tacos at 2am. The tacos tasted extra flavorful and it seemed like the tofu tenders got bigger and were crispier than usual. One taco honestly got the job done. read more

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This place is cute, but a little cold on the inside. They have 3 spaces for parking in an underground lot that looks residential. The menu is huge and on the wall. We tried the make your own two taco kit, upgraded to an adult beverage, which was well done. The counter folks were nice but the client does all the food delivery and table bussing, at these prices it's a no for me. The food was just average, but the clever taco ideas were good. Cauliflower was a miss because it was incredibly salty. Same with Birria, to the point of being inedible. Chicken and Waffle is delicious but flimsy. read more

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Great location, a lot of choices. The spicy chicken tikka taco gave me bad heartburn so I'm never getting that again. It had good chicken pieces and I ate the whole thing but regretted it later. I didn't like the elote cup and chips. I liked it last time! I will try a couple different tacos next time. I had a bite of the roasted chicken one and it was great. read more

Velvet Taco - Tacos Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

Velvet Taco was introduced to me for the first time and I say, five out of five stars! When my lunch mate suggested tacos, I wasn't too thrilled, until I saw the interior of this location! The place has a trendy vibe and great contemporary furnishings. Relaxed atmosphere and a perfect layout for large groups or friends night out. My first time ever trying a salmon taco and it was fabulous! No skimping on my taco as I had only one, with shared chips and guacamole and that was plenty for a lite lunch! Free parking. read more

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Food is yummy The cashier got my order really quick . The indoor seating is beautiful with a good view of the sun . read more

Velvet Taco - Say What Combo is a must - Tacos Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

I stopped by Velvet Taco on a Saturday afternoon and, lucky for me, I missed the lunch rush. I ordered three tacos: Spicy Tikka Chicken, Kobe Smash Burger, and Mexican-Cali Shrimp. First off, I had no idea these tacos would be so massive! Now, let me rave about the Kobe Smash Burger taco--absolutely out of this world! The flavors were incredible. Juicy, tender Kobe beef smashed perfectly with all the right toppings, packed into a taco shell. The combination was mouthwatering, with every bite bursting with rich, savory goodness. It's honestly the star of the show, and I can't recommend it enough. If you're going to Velvet Taco, this is the one taco you must try! I would skip the Spicy Tikka Chicken, I took one bite and literally threw it away. There's certain flavors that just don't do it in a taco for me. The shrimp taco was also very GOOD but not too memorable. I would definitely come back here for the sheer size of the tacos and the Kobe Smash . read more

Velvet Taco - Spicy Tikka Chicken, Kobe Smash Burger, Mexi-Cali Shrimp - Tacos Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

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First timers, we tried a few different tacos. I had one fish, and a couple steak. We also had guacamole- very good. Everything was good. You order at a counter, and the lady was very nice and helpful. Clean, cute place. We'll be back read more

The food is always great here! But the service was lacking. The employee taking our order seemed very disinterested in being there. It was off putting that that's how we were greeted. read more

Amazing service! Very clean, upbeat, and plenty parking available. Listen I had tacos and the cake! Ike and Anna were very accommodating and helpful. read more

Velvet Taco - Tacos, Kid's Tots - Tacos Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

This is one of Velvet Tacos many locations. The food and service is nice. Its pretty chill for a late night spot. The tacos are definitely tex-mex and could use a bit more seasonings besides just salt but the food is consistent. read more

Velvet Taco - Brisket taco at the bottom, Tofu taco at the top - Tacos Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

Solid choice as always. Tried some new options today and they're all great. They may have changed the recipe on the Nashville hot tofu but it is still great! read more

Velvet Taco - Tacos Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

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I almost froze to death upon walking into the restaurant! I had to eat outside. ordering and deciding what to order was very fun, as they have a large selection of taco combos. Ordering was not difficult- the cashier was patient with the many questions and helped me understand the price is per taco and the best combo. I opted for the fish taco- delicious and I asked for the "fries" on the side. These "fries" were little shredded hash browns about a table spoon full - it was funny to see. The taco was tasty! The combo of flavors and freshness really hit the spot after a day of shopping- did not get drinks today but you can have margaritas here! read more

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Having trouble with the app. I sent a message to corporate and did not receive a response. I prefer the velvet taco app it's easier to use but I am using the yelp/GrubHub app to actually get an order in. Because... The velvet taco app only takes orders $20 and above now. If I order two tacos its 11, add all of the charges for delivery it comes to over $15, with a tip it's usually around $22. The app will not let me add the tip before telling me that it will not accept an order under $20. However the yelp/GrubHub app (13.80) will accept an order under $20...for a dollar more a taco. Lesson, if your ordering for more than one person use the VT app, get points and free stuff. If you just want a couple of tacos but dont like their hard chips, drinks, etc. then your order isn't worth their time. I will have no perks etc, as I can't use their app, so will be ordering from other places more often. read more

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The employees were rude and the food was terrible. Would not recommend this place. Very disappointed.

They have 1 vegan option , veg tacos were delicious!! Pricy too. This location was a bit crowded but ambience was good read more

Velvet Taco - Tofu & cauliflower tacos - Tacos Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

BLASTING OFF FOR TACO PERFECTION! STOP what you're doing and get over to Velvet Taco on Howell Mill RIGHT NOW! Seriously, this isn't just a taco joint, it's a culinary experience! From the funky vibes to the mind-blowing global flavors, every single bite is an adventure. The Chicken Tikka Masala taco? The Spicy Korean Pork? Forget about it--10/10, no notes! But the real star of the show was the incredible service we received from AALIYAH! She was an absolute ROCKSTAR--super energetic, patient with our indecisiveness (there are too many good options!), and genuinely seemed to love her job. She made the whole experience so much fun and gave us some great recommendations. Aaliyah, you are the best! Keep up the fantastic work! If you're looking for unique tacos and top-tier service, Velvet Taco is the place. We will absolutely be back! read more

The food here was pretty good! I got the Mexi-Cali shrimp and Fish n Chips tacos with a side of queso. I feel the Fish and Chips could have been a little more seasoned, but it was fine. The space is an order, then sit down space and the music they played was pretty good! The seats are shared and they have some individual window seating. I wouldn't really recommend it for groups larger than about 5-6 due to that. It's more comfortable of a space for groups of 2-4. I would recommend and come back! read more

Velvet Taco - Mexi-Cali Shrimp and Fish n' Chips - Tacos Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

I love the tacos here! There's so creative and really big! Also, def get the red velvet cake!

This was a great spot for casual, fun eats! We really enjoyed our margaritas (they were strong!!). The Sangarita (sangria and margarita mix) and the Paloma were amazing! The food was pretty good. I think I could have ordered better. The Rotisserie chicken and Fish and Chips tacos were not my favorite. The Chipotle BBQ pork and Chimichurri steak tacos were way better!! Definitely met up with friends here for drinks and tacos!! It is a fun spot in Buckhead. read more

Velvet Taco - Sangarita and Paloma - Tacos Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

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my friends and I went here late. the food was definitely good, but they forgot about my friends order. after about 30 minutes, I asked the cashier where my food was and stood by the checkout area because I just wanted to go home. unfortunately he did say I was being aggressive because I kept asking where the food was. I understand it was a later shift, but the food took over 45 mins to come out. as I was leaving, he said "I hate that bitch." ruined my experience personally. read more

Food is always great! Ike and Dante ( think?) took good care of me. Dante helped me decide on my order when I had questions. read more

Velvet Taco - Tacos Near Me - Atlanta, Georgia

Great food, the costumer service was amazing, they were so nice and friendly . 100% recommended.