Velvet Taco

4.5 (119 reviews)

ModerateNew American, Vegetarian, Tacos

Closed • 11:00 am - 11:00 pm

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5 months ago

I had the Buffalo Chicken and Rotisserie Chicken tacos. I didn't even eat right away and they were delicious. The Rotisserie one was extremely juicy! IT was my first time trying. Plenty of seats to sit down. Service was fairly quick...

about 5 years ago

I had the Buffalo Chicken, Angus Beef Brisket, and the Korean taco. My favorite was the brisket, but all were fantastic. They were a bit messy but had amazing sauces and were a good size. I tried the Korean one based on the servers...

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6 months ago

I had the bacon smash taco and the spicy tikka chicken taco with a side of guacamole and blue corn chips. All of it was excellent and made my afternoon passing through Lubbock. Very amiable staff and clean bathroom. I liked the inside...

over 3 years ago

I got the Kobe beef taco, the Cuban pig taco, and the spicy tikka chicken taco. I love them all! This is a treasure of Lubbock!

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over 3 years ago

We had the beer battered cauliflower, the Nashville tofu, the Cuban, the brisket, the chicken and waffle, and the taco of the week. They were ALL amazing, hard to narrow down the favorite one. We also had the elote and the margarita....

almost 4 years ago

I had the Shrimp and Grits Taco and the Beer Battered Cauliflower Taco. Both were great! But that cauliflower was really good - queso blanco, Texas Pete ® sabor sauce, avocado corn pico, dusted candied pepitas, flour tortilla. Shrimp...

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Mexi-Cali shrimp taco, chimichurri steak taco, guac and chips

To the lady who worked lunch shift today, she was great! Great customer service, welcoming, had a smile on her face and walked around to check on tables when she was able. Shout out also to kitchen staff. Food was also perfect! Very fresh and exactly what I was hoping for. High quality food but with the easiness of a fast food joint.

Mexi-Cali Shrimp & Fish n' Chips combo plate with chips and Queso Blanco

Walter H.

After a Texas Tech football game what better place to go than Velvet Taco! This location has a good amount of parking, but like other Velvet Taco locations, the seating area is limited. The staff was super nice and the seating area inside and out was packed! They consistently have great tacos and I'd definitely recommend them!

Hillary B.

Tried again for the 2nd time and hoping that the "third time would be the charm" ... unfortunately, no, it wasn't. Again- the choices are AWESOME, and the food, has so many HIGH-points, BUT- it's the detail/attention on the preparation that keeps crushing the experience. So- chips and queso- good Rice- not bad (cilantro rice is loaded with butter so it's hard to really taste the rice/cilantro) Tacos- COULDDDDDD be amazing.... But each time, my order is taken, the only thing that is done correctly is the lettuce wrap Both tacos- asked for NO SAUCE- NO DRESSING and NO AVOCADO ... and guess what??? Both loaded with mayo/mixed sauces, and diced avocado. The flavor of the tacos are literally LOST under this mayonnaise sauce fest. (as for the avocado, just picked it all off) Hoping if we go back, the kitchen will abide by the ticket (yep, the guy at the register was awesome and had it listed... just wasn't paid attention to in the back).

#1 Buffalo Chicken & chicken avocado (lettuce wrap)

Christine L.

Was in search of a quick stop along a road trip and this place looked like the only one with fresh ingredients in Lubbock that had some diversity in the food options besides Tex-mex, burgers or pizza... Near a university and parking was easy. Drive thru available. Customer service from the man working was friendly and helpful! Tacos were bigger than an average street taco in California which was a nice surprise! All ingredients tasted fresh and good quality. Buffalo chicken- topped with shredded carrots. Mine was made perfectly but if there was even just a touch more sauce it would not be good. I enjoyed this and would eat again if made correctly with right proportions of chicken/sauce and carrots. Avocado chicken- this is wrapped with lettuce and not a tortilla. I liked it but would explore others next time. A nice healthier option though. Tater tots with local egg- the goat cheese in this was super good! Decent size serving that could be shared between 2 people. Tater totes were nice and crispy and held up decently well as leftovers. Red velvet cake- always a fan of red velvet cake and this one did not disappoint. Definitely a good value for the price as the piece we got was huge and shareable! Came with some sauce which I didn't bother eating. First time visiting one of these chain restaurants and would return! Lots of seating available in this small space with some table seating and stool seating. Restroom available. I like how there are paper towel napkins available easily.

Jason C.

This place is awesome. I ordered 5 tacos because I wanted to try some different ones. Big fan, lots of options on the menu so I imagine there's something for everyone. The staff member behind the counter was friendly, service was fast and the restaurant was super clean.

The Ticka plate combining Mexican and Indian food!

Velvet Taco does has some flavorful food! If you like tacos and or bowls, this is your place! They are not your traditional tacos. They are artisan tacos that pack lots of flavors! We ordered the Ticka Spicy bowl and their regular bowl which is really good! Also their nachos was not listed on menu but they still sell nacho plates! The nachos has to be some of the best nachos in town! There are all sorts of ingredients in those nachos that make it so darn good! They also have affordable adult drinks! I also like that they have different bottled Jarritos to wash that food down!

Beer Battered Cauliflower and the Shrimp and Grits - Take-out

Cissy W.

We ordered takeout which was super easy. I had the Shrimp and Grits Taco and the Beer Battered Cauliflower Taco. Both were great! But that cauliflower was really good - queso blanco, Texas Pete® sabor sauce, avocado corn pico, dusted candied pepitas, flour tortilla. Shrimp was good too, cooked well, very tender shrimp! Serving size of two is about right for dinner for me. Can't wait to go back and try some of the other interesting choices!

Tots and Red Curry Coconut Queso were both great

Scott B.

My wife & I were looking to catch a bite on the way to our hotel after a midnight musical at McKenzie park. It was a quiet summer Saturday night here, very clean lobby and we were the only patrons. Super friendly and helpful servers. The red curry coconut queso was outstanding (ask for more pickled onions). My favorite item was the Tots- they were perfectly crisp, hot, with just the right mount of cheese and avocado crema (ask for more). The fried egg was nice & oozy. Tacos: we had 2 - #8 Korean Fried Rice taco's pineapple, onion, chile aioli, & cilantro melded perfectly; lots of flavors. The #14 Shrimp & Grits was my favorite with it's creamy remoulade & crispy grits. Both tacos had a perfectly seared and crispy slight crunch to the softness of the flour tortilla. The house margaritas on the rocks were surprisingly flavorful. And the red velvet cake went well with our breakfast coffee the following morning... They are a little more $$ than the other taco chains, but the uniqueness and quality of the items makes it worth the cost.

Kurt H.

Great street taco food in a compact restaurant. Menu has many good choices but it took a while to focus on where to start. This was my 1st visit and I was hungry when arriving. The line was only two customers in front of me was fine and weary quick. I settled on the "Brisket Nachos" with a side of guacamole (very small) along with two tacos and a "Red Velvet cake" to go. I grabbed a tall boy "Shiner Bock" to wash it down and paid close to $30 bucks. Ouch! Nachos were yummy and I would order them again. My "Fish N Chips" taco wasn't bad but I'll try something different next time. The 2nd taco was "Rotisserie Chicken" and again nothing special. The staff at the counter was friendly and helpful but forgot my cake to go, so I had to ask for it before leaving. I'll go back, try something different and say go try this place!

Shelly G.

The food was great and the service was excellent. Well worth the price and a great atmosphere. We loved it!

Nachos Brisket Nachos #8 Korean Fried Rice

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Hope L.

3 years ago

I love the variety in this place! The new 806 menu also is just straight up good. I love this place I hope it sticks around! It's brining a new foodie spot for Lubbock Texas that is much needed. read more

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Velvet T.

Hope, we’re thrilled that you shared this review about the 806 menu!…

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Jill F.

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5 years ago

Most excellent! I got 3.5. Chicken with fried chicken crispers with an amazing avocado cream. My Gawd, its good. $4.35. I sampled shrimp and beef. It was all good and different. Torchys is good, but Velvet has a different spin. read more

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Nova V.

2 years ago

These are excellent tacos with creative recipes and high-quality ingredients. Definitely more than I'm used to paying for tacos but absolutely worth it for how good they are. read more

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Velvet Taco Lubbock L.

Nova, thank you very much for the 5* review. We are glad that our…

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Kevin M.

4 years ago

If you LOVE tacos this is the place! NGL we took a chance and now can't believe how good it is. I had the shrimp and grits taco and I'm blown away. Guy in line said all the tacos are great. Now I'm mad that we don't have one in Nevada! Anyone want to bring it west? read more

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Kevin- we love hearing reviews like this...our tribe works hard…

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Amanda C.

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5 years ago

Everyone needs to try the fish n' chips taco with the curry mayo. It is to die for! The place has a good laid back atmosphere with cool decor. The staff is friendly and you can tell they love their jobs! read more

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Luis A.

3 years ago

Had it last night for the first time. Love the tacos and the sangria swirl was sooo good!

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Mary M.

270

4 years ago

The service was fantastic, food was delicious and fast. Omg, the coconut curry queso! You have to try it.

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Velvet T.

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Morgan T.

177

5 years ago

This is the best taco place in lubbock! everything is so good! steak tacos and queso blanco are amazing as well as stephanie and orlando!! They are so sweet and helpful with everything! Definitely will be coming back here way too many times!! so good!! read more

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Cassie C.

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Amy D.

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4 years ago

Excellent food, quick service. Highly recommend anytime you can grab a bite here. This location is right near campus, so order ahead for pick up if you can. read more

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Velvet T.

Amy! Thanks for stopping in, I appreciate the kind words. We cant…

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Cailyn K.

4 years ago

I was hesitant to try this place because my dad isn't a fan, but when I did, it was so worth it. This might be the best taco place I've ever eaten from because of how unique all their tacos are! There are so many different kinds, even a chicken and waffle taco! Definitely worth a try, I promise!! read more

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Velvet T.

Cailyn! I appreciate this review more than you know! My personal…

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Amanda M.

165

4 years ago

Great atmosphere, the tacos are so delicious! The elote is definitely worth trying. I had the grilled shrimp taco and the chimmichuri steak tacos and I've been dreaming about going back since read more

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Velvet T.

Amanda, thank you for taking the time to give us a great 5* review. I…

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Cody H.

145

5 years ago

This place was pretty dang good. The manager and all staff were super nice. Tacos were good, but different from Fuzzy's or Torchys so you have more options. We will definitely go back. Number 12 was spot on! read more

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Shelby C.

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5 years ago

So glad we have a location in Lubbock now!! I've visited the Dallas location a few times before this. We had velvet taco for dinner and it exceeded all of our expectations! We ordered pickup and the tacos were still hot when we got them home. Expected a long wait time due to the grand opening, but our order was ready in about 15 minutes despite the crowds. Highly recommend the slow roasted angus and Nashville hot chicken tacos. read more

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Tami K.

5 years ago

I saw that they had vegetarian tacos, 4 to be exact. So my hubby and I went to try them as we are passing through Lubbock. He's not vegetarian so he had a log of options. Of the 4, I ordered 3 (I'm a big girl; I own it). I got the Nashville Hot tofu, the falafel, and the beer-battered cauliflower. I am so happy we found this place. The food is awesome! And should we come across another, I'll be sure to stop in! Thank you! read more

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Jamal J.

5 years ago

Tacos were ok. Nothing to rave about. Probably because I had it delivered it wasn't as that great. I will give them another shot but not delivery. Hopefully it is better wh read more

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Lawson M.

3 years ago

I was pleasantly surprised with the velvet taco. They had some really creative and unique tacos. I went out of my comfort zone and try to couple of crazy ones and they were incredible. I happen to be in Lubbock at a location there, so it was staffed with some cool trendy college kids. And they were all fantastic. Overall, my view of the velvet taco is significantly improved. I will definitely be going back. read more

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Velvet T.

Hi Lawson, thanks for the shout out and for stopping in! We’re happy…

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Tessie W.

3 years ago

Fun place to eat. Good food and drinks. Service was fast and friendly. Outside area was nice.

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Velvet T.

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Jake T.

3 years ago

Great food but a little too pricey for what you get in my opinion. Service was prompt, restaurant was well kept.

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Suzanne W.

5 years ago

Best tacos I have ever had!!! The selection is fantastic, the quality was very fresh. The only complaint I have is that I didn't know the order had to be placed online first so that was awkward and the wait was long but the flavors made it all better! read more

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Kason M.

5 years ago

I have been 3 times and all meals have been high quality, tasteful, and yummy. My favorites are the #3 chicken tikka (Taco) and #18 the Chicken and Waffles (Taco). Their red velvet cake is a HAVE TO- it's vegan and you can't tell. Very rarely do I give 5 stars but this is worthy of it. read more

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Cassie C.

Kason, we’re thrilled that you shared this review about our tacos. We…

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Aaliyah M.

3 years ago

The best place ever !!!! Amazing food !! Great place environment, the people are so nice there !!!

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Patrick M.

4 years ago

Fantastic food. Fantastic service. Skip on the nachos as you just don't get that much food for the price, but every taco and the chips and queso are totally worth it. Quality ingredients and great flavor. read more

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Velvet T.

Thanks Patrick for the awesome review and for visiting us! We take…

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Kaylee S.

4 years ago

We used to eat at Velvet Taco all the time when we lived in Dallas. We are so excited that there is one in Lubbock. We live in Amarillo now and make trips regularly to Lubbock to eat here. Never disappoints. Always good quality and freshly made. Staff is friendly. Restaurant is clean. We will keep coming back! read more

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Velvet T.

Kaylee, we love hearing that our Velvet Taco Lubbock location took…

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Amber G.

5 years ago

I can tell the recipes are great however, meat was very dry and not warm. Tacos were cold. Herbs were very wilted and spoiled. I will try them again, maybe they were not open for the day yet and didn't have the food ready. read more

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AJ M.

5 years ago

Great tacos, the cauliflower and salmon tacos are awesome. I wasn't a fan of the brisket tacos. The margaritas were bad ass! read more

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Nicholas R.

5 years ago

Super incredible taco selection! My family loves this place! Went Thursday lunch for the first time and went back Friday for lunch because we could not wait to try more of the seemingly endless taco creations. read more

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Shannon B.

4 years ago

Awesome!! Awesome!! Awesome!! This place rocks! The flavor combos are the bomb! The selection, cooked to order freshness from this place has you wanting more. The chicken and waffle taco is a must try!! The manager working gave us some suggestions and we are so glad he did!! First time here and we will definitely be back!! read more

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Cassie C.

Thanks Shannon for stopping by our restaurant! We take pride in…

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Liam K.

4 years ago

Never been in before, walked in talked to Colin. Awesome food, great staff. Would recommended the fish and chips. Don't think I'd ever go back to Torchy's read more

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Velvet T.

Liam! Glad you decided to stop in! Its great hearing that your food…

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Kevin S.

4 years ago

FISH TACO WAS BOMB AS FUCK. My man Colin had great customer service. I would definitely recommend to everyone!

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Velvet T.

Thanks Kevin for stopping by! We take pride in creating made-to-order…

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Elizabeth M.

5 years ago

Absolutely Amazing! This restaurant is such a gem; my family and I came here for the first time. This restaurant was not disappointing one bit! Tacos are delicious, and they have great combinations. Management was very sweet, and employees were awesome! Delicious! read more

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Michele L.

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4 years ago

If only we had eaten here sooner! I will be coming back and let me tell you - if you haven't tried them yet, you must! Really unique tacos and so good! Chips and queso was amazing and the Red Velvet Cake was the best I've ever had. The manager Collin took amazing care of us and made us feel so special! I don't often do reviews but this place was worth my time of sharing. Thanks again Collin - M&M read more

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Cassie C.

Hi Michele, thanks for the shout out and for stopping into our…

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Windy V.

5 years ago

I give it only a 1 star me and my family, wanted to try it out. They charge about $7 and up per taco and they did not taste good at all for the price they charged. We spent over a $100 and only got 3 regular size tacos each and regular drink and queso/chips. We could have went to an restaurant and paid the same amount and got more and better quality. They have no idea what a real taco taste like. We will not be back. read more

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Dana P.

4 years ago

Delicious tacos and that dip is amazing! Im glad someone recommended this place to me, now it's a staple for my lunch run.

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Tanya W.

4 years ago

I have been in Velvet Taco several times. Their food is dee-lee-cious, and their ingredients made fresh every day create unique signature dishes. I usually go in the evenings where I noticed this one counter girl, I think her name is "Bugg," absolutely working her tail off: she takes your order in a friendly manner, cleans the tables, refills chip bags AND made some great margaritas! Coming from a family restauranteurs, I would give this girl a RAISE. She made our dining experience a completely joyful time! read more

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Zareh V.

5 years ago

The tacos were amazing! I got the picnic chicken taco as well as the fish and chips taco. While the latter sounds rather odd, it was incredible! The only reason I'm giving 4 stars and not 5 is that the food is rather pricey. The two tacos combined were around $11. Other than that, great atmosphere and better food! read more

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Robert R.

5 years ago

OMG!!! This is my new favorite taco place! Management is amazing and the food taste great!!! Highly recommend a #3 taco and a kick ass margarita! read more

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Erin B.

5 years ago

Food is great but had to wait absurdly long (another 30 minutes) for an online order I had placed an hour before pickup time.

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Jared F.

5 years ago

I love The Velvet Taco and enjoyed this place when I went in DFW. I've been looking forward to this location opening for months and it did not disappoint. The tacos are insanely delicious! Going back again and again. read more

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Morgan P.

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5 years ago

I have been a fan of velvet taco for awhile, and I'm so happy they came to Lubbock. The only thing is that this location is significantly smaller than any other. So seating may be hard to find sometimes, other than that I definitely recommend trying this place!! read more

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2401 Glenna Goodacre Blvd
Lubbock, TX 79401
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(806) 370-9606
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What time does Velvet Taco open?

Velvet Taco opens at 11:00 AM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Sunday, Friday and Saturday.

What time does Velvet Taco close?

Velvet Taco closes at 10:00 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday.Velvet Taco closes at 11:00 PM on Friday and Saturday.

Mon-Thu, Sun 11:00 AM - 10:00 PMFri-Sat 11:00 AM - 11:00 PM

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Does Velvet Taco take credit cards?

Yes, Velvet Taco takes credit cards.

Food & Alcohol

Does Velvet Taco have catering options?

Yes, Velvet Taco does have catering options.

Does Velvet Taco have a drive thru?

Yes, Velvet Taco has a drive thru.

Does Velvet Taco have a happy hour?

No, Velvet Taco does not have a happy hour.

Does Velvet Taco serve alcohol?

Yes, Velvet Taco serves alcohol. Beer & Wine Only

Indoor Amenities

Does Velvet Taco allow dogs?

Yes, Velvet Taco allows dogs.

Does Velvet Taco have TVs?

No, Velvet Taco does not have TVs.

Outdoor Amenities

Does Velvet Taco have bike parking?

No, Velvet Taco does not have bike parking.

Does Velvet Taco have outdoor seating?

Yes, Velvet Taco has outdoor seating options.

Does Velvet Taco have parking?

Yes, Velvet Taco has parking options. Street Parking

Other Amenities

Is Velvet Taco wheelchair accessible?

Yes, Velvet Taco is wheelchair accessible.

Does Velvet Taco have free WiFi?

Yes, Velvet Taco has free WiFi.

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History

Velvet Taco has made it their mission to deliver a fresh take on the taco. In short, tacos like you've never had before. The result is over 20 different scratch-made tacos and bowls inspired by global cuisine. Which means your sense of taste goes on a world tour when you walk in the door. And just to keep things interesting, they create and feature a new taco every week. And they call it a WTF (Weekly Taco Feature). Prepared in-house by chefs with unique ingredients like Thai basil, waffle tortillas, and Nashville tofu--and that's just the beginning. While the all-star cast of tacos and bowls are definitely the heroes, they also have delicious sidekicks. Like elote corn, red curry coconut queso, and their signature red velvet cake. With over 50 locations in Texas, Illinois, Georgia, Oklahoma, Tennessee, Florida, Arizona, North Carolina, and more on the way, you'll be sure to find a Velvet Taco in your city soon.

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(9 reviews)

2.9 mi

I ordered the pizza tacos, which did not disappoint. And My Husband ordered the Gorditas de…read moreCarnitas, which were excellent. The agua fresca was a 10 out of 10 for sure. I ordered the cucumber lime agua. I'll be back for that. My corn on the cob was just OK. The corn was overcooked in my opinion which made it soggy.

Small hole in the wall place. Excellent food and they give you a good amount. Very good tortas,…read morehome made bread not the store bough hoagie bread. Love this place. Very friendly.

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The menu

Elote with everything

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Asada quesadilla

Now We Taco'n Taqueria

The food at Now We Taco'n Taqueria is excellent, which makes this review disappointing to write…read more Unfortunately, their opening hours don't seem to be reliable. I arrived expecting them to open at 11:00 AM as advertised, but they were not open. I even sent a message asking, "Hello, y'all said you would be opening at 11 and was wondering if y'all were running late?" and never received a response.I understand that delays happen, but keeping customers informed is important. Great food can only go so far when customers don't know whether the restaurant is actually open. I hope they improve their communication and consistency because the food deserves better service.

Cashier was not so helpful. You ask her question. And she said read the menu on the wall. The tacos…read morewere too dry and hard sorry I will not come back again.

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Barbacoa taco and carnitas taco

Very small amount of salsa.

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Cantina Taco's

4.5

(2 reviews)

3.4 mi

Such a cute little set up for this taco stand/drive thru. Yes you heard me, DRIVE THRU. How…read moreconvenient right? We ordered "The Mexican" which is a mixture of chicken, beef, and pork. The Kick'n Chicken tacos. (Perfect amount of spice and seasoning) And the "Big Momma" quesadilla. Each order comes with 5 street tacos and run about $10. (about $2 per taco which is typical.) The meat is absolutely delicious. It's seasoned just right and not dry. And their quesadilla is extra cheesy and gooey. Definitely will be stopping by regularly to get my fix.

These tacos were to DIE for, but it was 10 dollars for 5 small tiny tacos. Me and my roomate shared…read morethem so it wasn't too bad, but if i was buying them for myself I would think that is a little too expensive. Taste wise.... insane. def go try of you can !!

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The Mexican

Drive Thru

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Arandas Taqueria

The food is really great. Generous portions and very reasonable priced. Great breakfast menu. This…read moreis as authentic as you can get! Service: The ladies are fun, friendly, and festive. Really get your day going. Ambiance: This place was packed the entire time we were there. It is truly a 'locals' spot. It is not too noises even with a packed house. This place has a buzz and will get your day started right. I'll be back with ever visit to Lubbock.

We were a party of 13, in town for a wedding. Tara our server, was awesome! Did not miss an…read moreorder, got it all right, and the food was delicious and hot! Highly recommend AT!!!!

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Chips and Salsa

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Tacos asada y pastor

Raspados Colimas

"Chicharro Preparado!???"…read more Be ware, a "chicarron preparado" looks nothing like the picture... you are expected to put it together yourself. I spoke to two different people because it was not what I ordered... they were unwilling to fix the chicharrón and when I asked for a refund or to order something else, the answer was "well, no, you already payed for it" completely unwilling to help in anyway. I have been here before with my family and everything has been great but this has completely ruined the experience. Other than than customer service, food is pretty great, so the review is not based on the food, simply on customer service.

Street tacos made to order. Tacos asadas, al pastor, pollo, lengua, tripas, regardless what you…read moreorder they are great. Service is super fast. The wait is worth it. If tacos are not your style, they also have burritos. In addition, they also have agua fescas shaved ice, and fresh fruit. The strawberry lime drink is good and refreshing. The fruit, fresh sweet and large spears. You can top it with whatever you want.

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Magonadas con elote.

Mi Tierra

4.6

(21 reviews)

6.6 mi

The salsas are spicy, especially the red! Tacos were excellent and potatoes were perfectly cooked…read more Server was fast and efficient. The place is clean and bright. Definitely going back to try lunch!

Visited this restaurant last week for the 1st time and tried a few items. The quesadillas were…read moreamazing! The salsa was phenomenal! Street tacos (tried 3) were Gasolina!!! Lastly, Birria tacos were fire! Staff were amazing, the restaurant was clean and welcoming!

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4 mini tacos with ground beef

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Asada Mexican Grill

4.4

(58 reviews)

6.9 mi

Always a good spot, sauce to me is the best part about this place. Breakfast burrito, Pastor Tacos,…read moreAsada Burrito. All are very good and very consistent. 7.9.

AMAZING food. i crave the asada tacos all the time. service is fine i mean you stand up to order so…read morethere's not much to judge. will fs be going back!!

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Taqueria Jalisco

Tex-Mex is a perfect cuisine to me. I am not always craving it, but when I am, nothing hits harder…read more Through my years in college, I discovered Taqueria Jalisco to be the gospel and genuinely the best Tex-Mex in Lubbock by a long shot. My first time I went, my group of guys and I were put in a room with all the other white people. Not to say they were profiling, but looking at the rest of the restaurant's population on a busy Sunday, they had us in the gringo room. The food hit. I get putting a bunch of three-taco-plate-and-queso people in one room. I have not been back in quite a while, but I remember their menu being the most behemoth-looking thing ever. Every item had a picture taken on a Coolpix camera, and the text was almost impossible to read on the menu's busy background. That is proof that the food was going to hit. After returning, the menu has been minimized to be more readable, only slightly keeping that same over-the-top flair. The prices have gone up slightly, but where have they not? On a Thursday night, we were seated immediately around 7:30 and had a pretty attentive waitress. Like every good Tex-Mex joint in Texas, their chips and salsa roam freely through the restaurant, and the salsa has a good kick that is easy to manage while still having the heat everyone wants. They also have a creamy green sauce and other sauces they bring out by request. I ordered a combination plate with a crispy beef taco, a beef burrito, and a chicken enchilada with a side of Mexican rice. I added a side of refried beans because no Tex-Mex meal is complete without a big serving of refried beans to mix with the rice and crush with tortilla chips. The crispy taco was unreal. The shell feels like it was double-fried. It has such an incredible hardness to it. It feels premium. The beef burrito and enchilada were great as well, but I was blown away by the taco to an extreme. They have a pretty broad selection of Mexican beers, including Tecate, Bohemia, Dos Equis Amber, Modelo Negra, and Victoria next to your Coronas, Sol, and Dos Equis. Their margaritas are pretty great, if my memory serves me right, as well. I love this place, and I was glad to give it a revisit while being back in Lubbock for a bit. It is just classic and timeless. I just wish their menu was as much of an eyesore as it used to be because that sucker brought me so much joy. RIYL: Gaining five pounds in an hour. A good meal.

The waitress was adorable. The restaurant is very clean so that is the two stars. The chips were…read morevery stale. My food was Just disgusting. The rice was stale. The taco shell was stale the seasoning on the chicken in both the enchilada and the burrito was just off...

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Love it.

Complimentary chips & salsa. 6/24/2023

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Las Brisas

Ridiculous. In the best possible way…read more The two Lambo's in the parking lot should have been a clue, but this place stands shoulder to shoulder with the boys in the big cities. The service was top notch, the apps were different from "the usual" but were all delicious. You have to try the smoked meatballs and the calamari. The steak was cooked perfectly. This place is a gem.

We had an incredible evening at Las Brisas. My sister and I split the 10oz filet with the truffle…read moremashed potatoes and asparagus. The filet melted in our mouth and the flavor of the potatoes was some of my favorite. We topped the night off with the skillet apple pie & I have no words. We are not an apple pie family, but it was absolutely delicious. The ambiance in this restaurant never fails nor does the service. Tonight we had Collin as our server & he was extremely attentive, informative, and friendly!

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Inside the main dining room

1/2 dozen oysters

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Espresso Martini

Snooze, an A.M. Eatery

Locally sourced ingredients

Gluten-free friendly

HUGE fan of snooze , so happy to have one so close to home now!…read more Super busy but joined the waitlist and the associates were friendly and welcoming! Food is always delicious and filling.

Before my daughter's pulmonology appointment, I decided we needed brunch…read more What better place in Lubbock, Texas, than Snooze, an A.M. Eatery? There were tons of young parents with their babies and toddlers in here at about 1 pm. There was a baby-changing station in the large stall of the women's restroom. Because I didn't know how long they would take getting our food out, I requested our drinks in to-go cups which seemed small. The strawberry lavender lemonade was not what I originally wanted, but it was okay ($6.50). My daughter's Strawberry Shortcake Dirty Soda ($3.95) was absolutely delicious. For food, oddly we both gravitated to the "Bennys: The Art of Hollandaise." While it wasn't the best hollandaise sauce I have ever tried, it was good on the "Smashed Avocado Benny" ($16.50). My daughter ate almost all of her "Bella Bella Benny" ($15.25) which came with prosciutto she loved. Both plates were served with house hash browns that were cooked just right and not too greasy. INDOOR/OUTDOOR DINING There was a dust storm rolling through town on February 17, 2026, so we dined inside, but there *is* an outdoor patio that looked fabulous. PITFALLS They were out of the "Rejuvenate" juice I wanted. The restrooms and the dining area could have been cleaner plus our waitress, Ellie, could have remembered items a bit better - hence the star knocked off. TIPS + free parking in a plaza lot + close to Texas Tech University + a shortlist of cocktails was available RATING BREAKDOWN Food: 4.5 | Service: 4 | Ambiance: 4| Price: 4

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Italian Garden

Out-fickin-standing! Chicken Alfredo with shrimp... Delicious! Lasagna and its sauce... my…read moreItalian grandmother would agree! I'll be back!

This Italian restaurant is the best in lubbock. The food was wonderful and the service was…read moreoutstanding. Our waitress kept our drinks full, the manager came around to make sure everything was ok, and genuinely cared about his customers. I had the crab and shrimp raviolis and it was fantastic. I highly recommend that dish. I've never had anything bad at this restaurant, and the atmosphere was semi-quiet and friendly.

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Eggplant parmesan with pink sauce

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Specials

The Toasted Yolk Cafe

Good food, large portions. Kind of pricy to spend $40+ for breakfast for 2, but that's just my…read moreopinion. Lots of people with Mimosas that looked good and have the place a Vegas weekend vibe... we just had coffee. Service was great even though it was a packed house! Saw some things on the menu I would like to come back to try

We wanted to try a different place for breakfast. Came here early to avoid lines. Nice ambiance…read more Friendly staff and ohhhh the food was delicious. All 4 of us loved our food. Fast service too. Easy 5 stars. Highly recommended.

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Kokio Chicken

If a restaurant is operating off the back of a single man, you know it's going to be some of the…read morebest food known to man. Kokio Chicken is an underrated gem in Lubbock. As we walked in, there were 3 staff members: a lady working the register, the older Korean gentleman (the presumed heart of the restaurant), and another cook. Once we placed the order, the 2 men in the back sat up and went to the fryers immediately to lock in. Fried chicken takes its time and unlike a chain like Popeyes and KFC who can have legs, breasts, and wings ready at the drop of a hat, Kokio only makes what's needed per order. This means there is a longer wait for the food. As we sat and waited for our food, multiple to-go and presumed DoorDash drivers came in and had a similar wait to us. The time seemed to crawl as we waited, but once the order came out and I took my first bite, all was well. I ordered their Wings Plate which came with 5 wings, fries, and some coleslaw. I upgraded my fries to waffle fries for the vibes and they were worthwhile. For the wings, I got them tossed in the Honey Bee sauce. They were smooth and sweet while having a slight kick. The crisp on the chicken was insane and had an earth shattering rumble as you took a bite. It's one of those meals you go silent after your first bite and don't say anything until your last. It's one of those meals you are willing to wait over an hour for. It's one of those meals you use 20 napkins and wash your hands twice before leaving the restaurant. It's one of those meals that you dream about that night. It's one of those meals you... RIYL: A crunch at a 5.2 on the Richter scale

Great fresh fried chicken…read more Order by phone or be patient to wait for your fried at the time of order chicken. It's not fast food. Is good food. Pieces are big and well seasoned. Staff is friendly and

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Dining area and "example" photos.

Drumsticks Plate Combo 10 Piece Wings Steamed Rice French Fries Coleslaw

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Building exterior.

All American Eatery & Catering Co.

4.4

(145 reviews)

5.2 mi

This place is amazing! The food, the service are top notch! The family that own this do such an…read moreamazing job. We have had breakfast and lunch, everything from biscuits and gravy, steak fingers, fried fish and pie! Let me tell you the pies are the best ever! Thank you to the owners for always taking great care of us and remembering my wife's coconut cream pie everytime!

It's a good place to eat definitely not the best burger in Lubbock. It could be but they need to…read moreseason their meat and not just toss it on the grill.

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Chorizo Egg & Queso Burger/Tim Tadlock

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Faith B.

2 years ago

Velvet taco is our favorite spot for artisan street tacos in Lubbock. They are consistent with the food and service. We have been supporting Velvet Taco for a couple of years and will continue to frequent here. read more

Nancy R.

4 years ago

Velvet taco was a nice surprise for me. It had a great atmosphere and funky vibe. I looooved the energy of the counter girl Bugg. She was so cute and helpful and very respectful . I would love to go back. read more

Bobby B.

4 years ago

So good I had to return for lunch after church yesterday. Greeted with a smile by the counter girl Jailyn. looking forward to the taco of the week. read more

Emma R.