Located in assembly food hall- you must get your food here the dip trio is heavenly- and the birria tacos are the best I've ever eaten! You have to get a shrimp taco as well- the flavors were jam packed and everything was FRESH tasting- the avocado the cilantro we did not have a bad item here. Then hop over to agave Maria's for the best margs to pair with this food! read more

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The tacos were very good, if overpriced. Honestly the food was great but the whole experience was not. The music was so loud I could not hear the cashier standing right across from me. It made conversation almost impossible, even though we chose seats outside. Im personally not a big fan of how they call your name to come get your order instead of having a number at your table; they yell into the microphone and it's also so loud. It also takes longer than I feel it should to put orders together. More than once in the past we wanted to try this place, the line was only a few people long, but when we got up there the cashier told us orders were running about 30 minutes behind. So we left and went elsewhere. No time to sit around waiting for them to catch up. If they would turn the bloody music down, stop yelling into the microphone and just bring the food to your table, and figure out their kitchen so it doesn't take so long to put tacos together, this would be a completely different (and better) experience. The tacos were good, but not good enough to put my ears and psyche through all that nonsense again. read more

I stopped into Velvet Taco with a friend while staying nearby for business. I looked for places on Yelp nearby that had vegan options and Velvet Taco popped up. They have indoor and outdoor seating (we chose outdoor) and they had some great music playing while we were there. I ordered the Nashville hot tofu tacos (2) and a drink and we found a place to sit. You can take a variety of hot sauces to your table as well which I always enjoy. The service was good, it took about 5 minutes for the order to be ready. I was really looking forward to getting an idea what the Nashville hot (normally chicken however I'm vegetarian) tofu was about. I took a bite as the tacos come and really didn't find much heat to the dish. Maybe it is more flavorful for those less accustomed to heat and spice but I fixed it with some hot sauce. I enjoyed the rest of my tacos with various hot sauces added. That really helped. I appreciate the veggie options at Velvet Taco however I'd like the spice level notched up a bit. I also appreciate the cleanliness of the restaurant and the great music/vibes. read more

Velvet Taco - Nashville tofu - New American Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

Love velvet taco! This location does fried paneer really well! Service was quick and it was in the food hall which was massive. I've been to a few velvet tacos across the country and this is one of my top favorites. They fill it appropriately and have great taste! read more

Velvet Taco - Fried Paneer - New American Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

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This is my sweet spot on a Friday night. How can you go wrong with a $15 combo of 2 tacos, a side of Guacamole and a Jaritos?! read more

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[July 2025] I visited the Velvet Taco tucked inside the Assembly Food Hall. I ordered a Grilled Salmon taco which came up pretty quick was very flavorful and delicious. read more

Velvet Taco - New American Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

I'll start by saying I have been to many Velvet Taco - most in Texas - so the bar is set high. The service was phenomenal here - they were so friendly and happy to help. The kind lady at the register even offered suggestions for the dip trio since it was cheaper than the two dips we wanted. Lots of great flavor options to choose from, from vegetarian to weekly specials. There is ample seating and although the music is very loud, it's a great place to sit and chat with friends. There's patio seating too! There are kid options too, which is a positive! read more

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I got my steak bowl delivered and mannnn that bowl was hitting!!! I smelled the aroma of deliciousness before I even opened the bag. My steak bowl was really good! The steak wasn't too tough for chewing, the portion size was enough to fill, and now I have to make a visit to the location for another review. I hope the service is as good! read more

Velvet Taco - Grilled Steak Bowl (no queso blanco) - New American Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

Overall: Great late night spot after a time out! Super conveniently located in Midtown so you really can't go wrong. Got the chips and queso, no complaints here - though I did hear that the price has gone up. Service: super quick and convenient, shoutout to our cashier the night we went! So nice! Ambience: Casual and chill vibes, nice and warm to eat and catch up with friends. A Nashville staple forsure. read more

Velvet Taco - New American Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

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We were across the street at losers bar and got hungry and saw that there was a taco right across the street which I've never had Velvet tacos before and let me tell you they serve alcohol there. WELL that was no brainer so I had a high noon with my tacos. One of the Best fast food tacos I had in a long time read more

Velvet Taco - New American Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

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The Velvet Bowl sub slaw for rice was delicious, this will be my new favorite place in the Assembly Hall. Fast and friendly service, very flavorful. Right by the live music stage. read more

Late night deliciousness! After a night out in Nashville, we hit up the only decent spot that was not your traditional fast food and we are so glad we did. First off, we eat a lot of Mexican food. But this place "slapped" as the kids like to say. Jonny Queso took our order and he was an angel! We ordered various tacos and side dishes but my most favorite was the tots with the egg. Had goat cheese and a sauce. Strongly recommend this place, not just for late night but anytime. read more

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Excellent vegetarian option - the outside patio was such a vibe with covered front row to several live music bars playing. Great people watching as well on Broadway. The veggie Nashville chicken taco had crisp pickles and a thick tzatziki style ranch, the fried paneer taco was a comforting Indian option, but the beer battered cauliflower taco with avocado was bangin' and our personal favorite. Also tried the red curry queso which did not disappoint. Adding this place to my list to visit again when we pass through read more

Tacos, chips, guac, curry queso and margs on the rocks were all great. Brisket was the best. Frozen margs were not as good. read more

Velvet Taco - Brisket taco and Hatch Chile Pork taco - New American Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

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Major yum!!! We came here for a quick lunch after the airport with our luggage and it was the perfect start to the trip! The staff was very welcoming and the food came out pretty quick The Cali shrimp bowl and all the tacos were delicious and fresh! We also got the house margaritas and they were so yum! Will definitely eat here next time we're in Nashville or south Florida! read more

Velvet Taco - Mexi-Cali Shrimp Bowl (GF) - New American Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

Place was clean and not crowded on a Sunday afternoon. Cashier was friendly. Food took a while to come out and we weren't wowed (I frequented Velvet Tacos in Dallas and was always impressed). I did try the monthly special taco, chicken shawarma, so that was on me for trying something new. Messy food to eat but that just meant they loaded our tacos up good! read more

I have nothing but great things to say about this place! I went relatively late and was treated so well by all employees. The lady who took my order explained the menu, told me her favorites and helped me decide what to get. Such an interesting menu and delicious combinations of tacos. We sat outside and instead of calling out our order they walked it out to us. Can't wait to go back next time I'm in Nashville! read more

Velvet Taco - Buffalo Chicken (left) Spicy Tikka Chicken (right) - New American Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

We ordered on UberEats and really enjoyed the tacos! Loved the different queso options and the wild taco flavors! The tikka masala taco and the paneer taco come highly recommended! read more

Velvet Taco - New American Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

Visited Velvet Taco in Nashville and it lived up to the same great experience I had at their Dallas location. The vibe is fun, casual, and welcoming--perfect for grabbing a quick bite or hanging out with friends. Their famous Chicken Tikka Taco is still the star for me--packed with flavor and just as delicious as I remember. I also had to get the Red Velvet Cake again and it did not disappoint... moist, rich, and such a good finish to the meal. I tried the Korean Fried Rice Taco this time and it was okay--not bad, just didn't stand out as much as the others. But overall, Velvet Taco continues to deliver creative flavors and consistent quality. Definitely recommend if you're in the mood for unique and flavorful tacos with a twist! read more

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Glad to find a quick vegan friendly option (remove the ranch to make vegan) in downtown Nashville at the Assembly Food Hall! read more

Velvet Taco - Nashville Hot Tofu veg taco can be made vegan by removing the ranch crema. Pretty good! - New American Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

Everyone here was super nice! Service was pretty quick although we got here before the line got long. You have to scan to park but it's free if you're eating at velvet . The first time I had this place was in Houston & then I realized we had a brand new one (east nash) at home. This was years ago but I've been obsessed ever since . Every taco is so flavorful! They have weekly specials on their tacos . & this location has $5 margaritas all day everyday ! Can't beat that. The ambiance was very casual with a lot of tourists at this location. Definitely recommend !! read more

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Outstanding! First time visitor. I got the veggie bowl. Sounds boring, right? It's very good. Every element is seasoned individually, and perfectly. Lovely place, service with a smile, affordable, and open until midnight. Awesome! See you next time! read more

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Been to velvet taco locations in Dallas, Atlanta, etc before, and would say the food always hits the spot for a fusion taco experience. It's slightly pricey per taco, but the increase the quality makes it well worth it and still cheaper than most comparable "sit down but eat like an Austin hippie" spots. I always try to try one new taco each time and the rotating special is a nice addition. Also remember to get the trio dips combo if in a group. It's worth it. read more

Velvet Taco - Lots of tacos - New American Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

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I eat velvet taco weekly & I'm always ordering the same thing over and over because they're the best: Mexi-Cali shrimp & slow roasted angus brisket. But yesterday I thought I'd try new flavors and got the chicken & waffles and the bacon smash burger. Holy smokes they were incredible!!! The chicken and waffles tastes exactly how one would expect this combo to be. Plenty of chicken, the right amount of sauce, and the taco shell is mildly sweet. Just a pro tip: eat this taco first because the waffle softens and then gets difficult to hold up. The smash burger was packed, juicy, and simply divine. I'm impressed with the crispy taco shell too! I sadly shared this one with my man because he'd never ordered it before and it would be a sin to keep it all to myself. Service is fantastic. The man who took our order brought it out for us when they saw me go inside and wait for my name to be called. So nice! This is what happened: It was my first time at that location and I wasn't aware that they used an intercom to announce the orders & since we sat outside I didn't want us to miss our names being called. They asked me what I was waiting for when I returned and waited by the counter and after I told them, they said they'd be happy to bring our food outside. A moment after I sat down, the food came out. The difference between this place and East Nashville is: the people working at this location seem to be more aware of their customers and serve with kindness. They also fill up the tacos more. The employees at East Nashville are kind to your face but make you wait behind two other orders who ordered after you and have you wondering what you did wrong to deserve it. I'll definitely be back to this location & forget East. read more

Velvet Taco - Chicken and waffles & Bacon Smash Burger - New American Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

Delicious!! The guac was so fresh and a must order. The red curry coconut queso was addicting and bursting with flavor. I did the combo with guac, birria, and chix tikka. Everything was great. read more

Velvet Taco - Red curry coconut queso (GF) ** - New American Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

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Ending a bomb date night, we decided on tacos (because I mean who doesn't want tacos?!?!), and walked down to Velvet Taco. The set up is nice and makes for quick ordering. Menu on the wall before you get to the register so you know what you want (and if you forget there is a menu right at the register as well. Ordering is pretty seamless and for it to be a somewhat busy Saturday night, we got our food pretty quickly. Not too much interaction from the staff (but nothing to harp about). The Kick Ass margarita was good, but just a little too sweet for me. Let's get into these tacos! We had the Mexi-Shrimp taco (pretty good), Korean Fried rice taco (decent), Rotisserie chicken taco (good)...BUT the star of the show and MVP in my opinion is the Spicy Tikka chicken taco! *Chef's kiss* This taco was so good, I ordered more to go. I woke up this morning, thinking I'm going to have an unhealthy addiction to this taco and I'm okay with that. Lol! Y'all get down to Velvet Taco, you won't be disappointed. read more

Velvet Taco - Kick Ass Margarita Korean Fried Rice taco Spicy Tikka chicken taco Rotisserie chicken taco Mexi-Cali shrimp taco - New American Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

Really good food but they don't serve drive up in the drive up window ? I wonder can I call in an order here ?

Perfect for a mid-bar stop for food. The food hall is great, as everyone can get what they want. I ordered the shrimp taco and the bria taco. read more

On Tuesdays, they run a deal where the chicken tikka tacos are the 2011 price (around 4 each). I'm vegetarian and they were kind enough to sub the taco with paneer. Really tasty, fast service, and great deal! Plenty of outdoor and indoor seating, and validated parking. read more

Velvet Taco - Fried Paneer - New American Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

Stopped in for a late night meal after a concert the other night. Very busy location, but the staff and food were amazing. I got the salmon and shrimp tacos and elote corn. The food was hot and fresh and came out in about 10 mins. I was also able to receive a military discount so I definitely appreciated that. Nice vibe in the restaurant- it's a college town so a lot of young people out enjoying themselves. read more

Great for drunk food after the bar. I had a great time but it may have been bc I was tipsy but I can't lie. Service was so fast and I devoured. read more

Velvet Taco - Tacos - New American Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

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Delicious! Loved the brisket taco (a staff recommendation) and the fish 'n' ships taco. Service was fast and the staff was friendly and helpful. It was a great late-night option to have while staying in the area and finding many other places closed by 9. The atmosphere is chill and fun if you're looking for a quick, tasty bite to eat! read more

We were lost but the people at Velvet Taco were so welcoming! Especially Heather! Truly, it was my birthday, and even though there were no discounts, Heather was the NICEST(!) employee ever and made our night! She made everything make sense, thank you Heather! She gave us excellent customer service from someone we didn't know read more

Velvet Taco - New American Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

Wasn't sure what to expect, but everything was really good. The quesa birria taco was the best of the 5 we ordered, with the angus coming in last. Everything tasted super fresh and was made quickly, but didn't come out ugly. The tots were extra crispy and worth every bite! The egg only added to the flavor. The staff was friendly and efficient. And the A/C was delightful after coming from outside in the blistering heat. read more

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This place is wild after dark. You get the standard drunk crowd. But I had my first "Welcome to Nashville" moment when a drunk chick started hurling the "N" word at one of the employees taking orders. Cooler heads prevailed, and drunky's friends extended an olive branch and bought the employee a meal. I guess that sort of thing happens down there a lot. There were cops standing in there when the girl was screaming at the employee, but they didn't do anything. Just a bizarre scene, but hey I'm just a sheltered northerner so what do I know. Despite all that craziness going on, I must say the tacos were bangin'. During our stay, we hit this place up on more than one occasion (two to be exact). It really is just the perfect place to grab some late-night grub to soak up the alcohol. I'm happy to say that our second visit went without a hitch, and by hitch I mean insane drunk racist lady. One major reason we had to go back was there are just so many darn tacos to choose from. On the first visit, you order 2-3 tacos you want to try, but now having seen the entire menu, you start thinking about the tacos you'll order next time. The tacos begin to invade your dreams. Now granted, my one friend ate the spicy tikka chicken taco on the first trip and ordered four more the next time we went there. Apparently he wanted no other variety. Truly love at first bite. An absolute savior to Nashville's night owls, Velvet Taco stays open until four freakin' AM Friday and Saturday. During this five day trip, Velvet Taco was the only place we hit up twice. Not even that famous fried chicken place got a repeat visit. I mean, it did kind of help it was one of the few joints we could still get food that was somewhat near our AirBnb, but I know it's a prime location for them. There's another in the downtown area, and I just learned there are locations in a handful of other states as well. Perhaps they'll come up a bit further north one day. read more

Velvet Taco - Burger taco and fish & chips taco - New American Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

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Our fav spot when we're on Broadway. We always get the birria tacos, steak chimichurri taco, and nachos can't go wrong. It's cheap, fast, and hits every time. We've brought tons of friends and they're always impressed. read more

Velvet Taco - New American Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

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Elote and Tacos are awesome. Service is good!!! Only problem is two bathrooms both unisex and place is crowded, might have to wait 10 minutes plus to use the bathroom!!! read more

Velvet Taco - Restaurant - New American Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

The tacos here are good quality and huge. Not a bad price for what you get. I got the Mexi-cali shrimp tacos with Queso combo. It comes with chips, sauce, 2 tacos and a soft drink. Service here is good. Bus your own tables. Seat yourself. All you want to drink Soda fountain read more

Pricey, you buy the tacos alone. No sides no chips nothing. Very flavorless also. I got one of the "WTF" tacos, chicken bacon ranch. Has 0 taste. Husband got one of the bowls, doesn't even have cheese in it and also flavorless. read more

Food was delivered in a timely manner and great seating, only issue is they were missing park of my order and I requested for those items and the service lady kind of was giving me an attitude. read more