I don't live in TX so Velvet Taco is a must-stop for me whenever I'm in town. It has more of a taco fusion vibe to it and I personally feel it would be such a good fit in SoCal. I tried the combo. (I don't think that was a thing the last time I was here.) I added the swirl because I love it Service was friendly, food was great amd I got my fix! read more

Velvet Taco - Menu 11.24.2025 - New American Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

The location is kind of difficult to find and maneuver with all the construction. However it has a convenient back way to the Rim. The service was fast. As always the tacos were good. We tried the honey chipolte chicken taco as it was the taco of the week. Super tasty! read more

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Mid day get away spot! We came midweek around lunch time. Plenty of seating. Got our order in and they had excellent service. The lady helped us by answering our questions and giving some tips on the foods in question. I was super looking forward to the shrimp tacos and - it did not disappoint! The flavor is there! It was small for a $6 taco but like I said the flavor was on point!!! The marg was just okay. The cake was really good! I didn't even want cake but I finished that whole thing! I think the pricing is a little high, but the food is pretty dang good! read more

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Went on Labor Day around 1105 am, empty, they just opened. But it seemed like they were busy with online orders. We were easily attended to, food was quick. I enjoyed the Salmon taco, it was refreshing and no fishy taste! The puffy taco of course nothing compares to the ones locally made here in SA, but the chicken was marinated well. The elote and queso dips were also great! Will order them again. My husband said the spicy chicken tikka was okay, he like the queso birria better. Overall, we enjoyed eating here. Walking distance to TopGolf read more

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We just moved back to San Antonio and made a point to stop by Velvet Taco for an early dinner a few days after arriving. It was so good, that we just went in again this weekend for lunch! Getting into the parking was still surprisingly smooth despite all the highway overpass construction around the 1604/ I-10 (RIM). A few things have changed in the last couple years but Velvet Taco still has that modern, funky vibe I remembered. We kicked things off with the blue corn chips and Elote Guac; (Vegan & GF) ... Classic guac, roasted corn, queso listo, Valentina, citrus lime crema, queso fresco, lime... oh man! That's is my new favorite! My wife went with the Rotisserie Chicken Bowl again which comes loaded with all kinds of good stuff: queso blanco, roasted corn pico, black beans, avocado crema, and basmati rice with butter and cilantro. She loved it! Really flavorful and filling. I ordered the same two tacos: * The Grilled Steak with portobello mushrooms and crispy red onions on a corn tortilla * And the Mexi-Cali Shrimp Taco: blackened shrimp, napa slaw, sriracha aioli, avocado, roasted corn pico, micro cilantro, flour tortilla, which totally lived up to the "fan favorite" hype Both tacos were put together really well. These are some of the best Tacos I've had in SA town. She also tried their "Kick Ass Margarita", and it lived up to the name--smooth and not overly sweet. I had a 16oz can of Modelo Premier. Velvet Taco hits the mark. Smart combinations & thoughtful blend of textures and flavors, cool atmosphere, and a creative fusion-spin on their tacos that makes you want to try them! Great job... looks like Velvet Taco will be a regular spot for us! read more

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I don't have much to say about the ambiance because I got it to go but the food? The service? Chef's kiss. I'm not even a super fan of tacos. These are really good. I tried a couple of the seafood tacos on a flour tortilla. My friend had the chicken bowl and it was really good. We both love a red velvet cake (I consider myself a connoisseur) so we had to try it. It was different. Not bad, but not the way we do it in Georgia. Best believe, it didn't go to waste. I'm not sure what took me so long to eat here. Oh, yeah, I'm not a super fan of tacos lol. I think may have changed my mind. read more

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First time there. And I did not get the taco, they looked small for the price and it was only for one. I wanted something more filling for my bucks. I got a beef bowl, it was pretty good. kinda like a chipotle bowl. I also got the red velvet cake, it was just staring at me as I was trying to check out. I'm glad I did, it was delicious. The place was clean, open seating and was plenty on A mid day lunch. The service was great, she was kind and helpful with it being our first time, she explained everything. I would return. read more

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Amazing tacos. Cute place. Nice people working there. Husband said he loved these tacos more than Torchys. read more

Velvet Taco - Grilled Salmon and Barbocoa style taco - New American Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

After hearing about Velvet Taco we decided to give it a try. It was during lunch time so it was a bit busy. There was a lot of variety on the menu which we loved and after being undecided for 15mins we ordered the Fried Paneer Taco, the Nashville Hot Tofu Taco, the Grilled Salmon Taco, the Beer Battered Cauliflower Taco and Chips & Queso. I will say, for the bill to have been $28 everything was just okay, not worth the price point. The food... The Fried Paneer was not good( in my opinion) there was barely a hard fry on it, it wasnt enough batter to be fried but again it was soft almost mushy and lacked flavor. Reading the description I was super excited about it but it missed the mark.. completely. However, The Nashville Hot Tofu was very good, it has the heat and it was full and flavorful. The Grilled Salmon was good! A lime wedge on the side would be a plus(my preference) but very tasty. It was a nice size portion of salmon for the tortilla it came in but this was good. Now, the Beer Battered Cauliflower... The batter was hardly there, very soft almost mushy and paired with mushy avocados it was a NO for me, a bit disappointing. Lastly, the Queso and Chips were good your basic chips and cheese. Our cashier(Tianna) I think her name was, she was a bit discombobulated and not very knowledgeable of the menu so she wasn't a help when it came down to getting our questions answered. Also, when our order was called there were other orders to be picked up by customers so I had to guess which items belong to me and when I asked her which items were mine she was clueless. The dining area was very dirty but where we sat was the only area that was clean so that was a bit cringy but nonetheless, everything was just interesting to say the least. But definitely give velvet taco a try for yourself and I hope you have a better experience then we did. read more

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It had been so long since I went to Velvet Taco. The food was really good and I really enjoyed the combo option they have of two tacos, a side and a drink. The meal was super filling and very affordable. I loved the elote and the buffalo chicken taco was delicious! Staff was super nice too! They ran out of queso and only had curry queso and they were able to give my husband a sample to try before ordering. read more

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In a nutshell, what you get here are overpriced gourmet tacos and sides. $6-8 for a taco just isn't a very good value. We ordered the large-size barbacoa nachos and got a plate full of chips drizzled with chimichurri sauce, corn and a couple other topping. I would be hard-pressed to say that we found more than a very small handful of small slivers of barbacoa in the tray. Definitely not the $15 price tag. The salmon taco was stuffed with veggies and other filler, but like the nachos, very little meat. It was so spicy that my sinuses immediately cleared up. For whatever reason, Velvet Taco likes putting spice or pepper in their food. We recently moved to Military City USA and it seems that spice is a required ingredient in this town. It's a bit frustrating for those of us who don't care for hot / spicy food. All in all, I don't dislike Velvet Taco. Their food is good but pretty overpriced for what you get. As a result, it's certainly not a regular stop for the fiancee and I. read more

Never found a taco restaurant with so many different selections of odd tacos. The flavors were fantastic!! Service was ok. Not much welcoming when we arrived, very stoic girl at counter. But food came out pretty quickly. Atmosphere was nice with fun signs scattered throughout the restaurant. read more

Velvet Taco - Red curry coconut queso!!! - New American Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

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This is my SAY What combo. I went for the chimichurri steak tacos because that has enough spices to clear my sinuses! The elote was awesome too. Definitely coming back. read more

Velvet Taco - Say What Combo with chimi steak tacos - New American Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

Please, for the love of God bring back the puffy taco. I can't believe the decision was made to discontinue the puffy taco. That was the one taco worth getting. I love that taco. I'm devastated that it's gone. Please bring it back. read more

Velvet Taco is a casual, quick service restaurant offering a variety of tacos containing chicken, pork, fish, vegetarian and beef. My favorites so far are the #17 Mexi-Cali shrimp taco, the #18 chicken waffle taco and the roasted corn in a cup (it's pretty addictive)! My kids love the seasoned chicken strips and tater tots (both are fantastic). My only issue is when I ordered additional food in the app from my table, my name was never called when my order was ready so it sat there, getting cold. Unfortunately, the app didn't notify me it was ready either so the temperature of the food was disappointing. Outside of ordering through the app, the food options are great. Update: I have figured out how to identify "tableside delivery" in the app on the final screen before ordering, so I've started using this setting when placing orders in the app, but it only results in my food coming to the table 50% of the time. When the food doesn't come to the table, my name is called on the intercom but it's a win because I'm alerted the food is ready. read more

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It seems like every time I come here they are out of something...drinks, clean trays, WTF, the list goes on. The service is friendly but expect a wait. They are kinda slow. The tacos are usually really good but tonight was a disappointment. The WTF was bland and empty. I've been to other Velvet Taco restaurants that are awesome but this one is not. I should have gone to Taco Bell! read more

While we were visiting San Antonio, we looked up this location and decided to give it a try. As soon as we walked in, the establishment was clean and inviting with great music at the right level of noise. We were a group of six, wanted to try every taco, ordered nacho Trio, Birria nachos, a couple orders of tots, and the margarita with the shot! The manager or owner was very kind, super friendly, and made some great recommendations. read more

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A pretty decent range of tacos - nice eclectic flavor mix and all balanced really well! It is super vegetarian friendly with legit flavorful choices - really like their elote street corn to go with it too - but what brings us back repeatedly is the elementary schooler who is addicted to their plain cheese quesadillas!!! What can I say!! Glad to have one close by :) and it's open super late - so no negatives all over!! Very nice to dine in :) read more

Great tacos and plenty of options here , there is a lot of unique combinations and they all tasted great with a Few exceptions. I really liked the chimchuri steak and a couple of the other fan favorites. I didn't like that some tacos had rice in them , it just doesn't make sense. They also choose the tacos shell , they don't give you an option to choose the shell. This place is open late and has good tacos for reasonable prices . Service was good and foood came out quick. Seating area is not very comfortable read more

This place in located on 1604 access road right before you hit I-10. The place looks quaint and when you walk in notice the decor. You head down the aisle and see the menu on the wall. In case you forget what you wanted they also have a menu at the counter. This place does fill up fast and indoor seating is a bit limited. We ordered the Nashville hot tofu and Beer battered cauliflower taco. We also ordered the crispy tots with the local egg minus the bacon. Everything came out pretty quick and looked delicious. The first bite I took I was instantly impressed. I enjoyed every bite. The tots were very crispy. I was a little overwhelmed by the amount of pepper on the tots. The egg did dim that taste down a bit. Overall, I would give it 5 stars for presentation and taste. The staff are super nice and patient. The customers in front of us couldn't decide (who could blame them with the choices) and they helped them with their order. Definitely worth the trip if you're in the area. I can't wait to come back! read more

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I have been here several times and it is always great! I brought my boyfriend ( although he was reluctant) in last week and he commented it is his new favorite little taco place. We went two days in a row. The staff is very friendly and willing to accommodate any changes in the bowls abs tacos. The margaritas are also VERY good!! read more

We went to velvet taco since they had vegan/vegetarian options. We got 2 different tacos, Nashville hot and regular cauliflower tacos. Nashville had too much sauce to appreciate the taco. Cauliflower tacos were delicious and very fulfilling. Staff was great in explaining the menu. read more

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This place was so tasty and trendy! This was a nice spot that made ordering easy and received my food rather quickly. The food was fresh and hit different palate notes salty, spicy, savory, crispy and crunchy! Putting that egg on the dish was decedent just topped it off for me! I was glad to have had that dish. Parking was easy. read more

Velvet Taco - Tacos - New American Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

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Best "white people" tacos in town. No really, we love them. Margaritas are decent and the Queso is delicious. Very unique Taco choices with tons of flavor. I always recommend this place as it wont disappoint. Now if you are looking for authentic Mexican tacos, this is not your place. All my hispanic friends made it very clear, it is tacos for gringo's. There is a time and place for this cuisine and the tacos are a bit above avg in pricing but its worth it. Enjoy! read more

Do you know how great it is that San Antonio finally has a Velvet Taco location?! Great menu with a variety of options, served quickly and at great prices. The margaritas here are soo good and this location even has happy hour days and times. The queso is good! The tacos are too and always filled with food. There's a drive thru for online orders and a covered outdoor seating. Parking is limited as it shares a lot with a few other places in the area but definitely worth it. Not your place if you're looking some authentic tacos, but delicious nonetheless! read more

Cool vibe, pricey but large quantity and amazing flavors! I tried a few different tacos with a friend and recommend that experience.

Great place! Food and vibe is delicious. The manager is friendly. The construction sucks though

Great taco spot if you're in the area! The cauliflower is my favorite taco on the menu.

These Tex-Mex tacos have unique options for all. If you are looking for authentic tacos this is not the place. Clean and quick location read more

Velvet Taco - Tacos - New American Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

Tacos were really good. We ordered a little bit of everything definitely fills you up each one unique way to go back there. Staff is awesome. I like that they had outside seating as well. Very chill environment. read more

Velvet Taco - #18 Chicken & Waffle chicken bacon ranch - New American Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

Velvet taco has some really good fusion tacos quite a variety and very yummy! If you've never eaten here, you should give it a try!

I wish I could give a 5-star review but lately the quality has been not as consistent. They are still on point most of the time so 4-stars it is! Our favorite side of course is the loaded tots! Amazing. Pro-tip: if you're ordering take out or delivery skip the egg on these, you won't miss it and they are just as good. The egg does not travel well and keeps cooking on top. Now for the tacos. My go-to is the Picnic Chicken--I personally skip the crispy chicken skin usually for these but I've had it with that also and it's delicious. I'm also a fan of the Mexi-Cali shrimp taco--I skip the blacken spice here as I think it tastes better without :) My husband goes for the spicier tacos! I can't handle the spicy ;) and they do have a lot of spicy tacos. He loves the Spicy Tikka Chicken tacos and the Buffalo Chicken tacos. We both love the Chicken and Waffle taco, sweet and savory goodness. read more

Velvet Taco - Crisp Tots & Local Egg (Minus the Egg) - New American Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

Great Service, Great tacos. This place is hidden from the Pearl. Looking for Great food and Great service that has a dining area to enjoy your food, this is the place you need to visit. Trust me, I'm a bastard when it comes to giving out kudos. This little hidden gem is a place to put on your list. This bastard is giving Velvet Taco 5 stars, excellent salmon tacos and ice cold beet. What else do you need? This is " The Place"... read more

Fun fusion taco place! This is not the place to go when you're wanting authentic Mexican food, but it is fun to have a taste of many countries in the form of a taco. I really liked the spicy tikka chicken taco and the Korean fried rice taco. The margarita on the rocks is way better than the frozen one. The brisket nachos are also worth ordering. I wasn't the biggest fan of the Mexi-Cali taco. read more

Velvet Taco - A beautiful assortment of tacos - New American Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

Luna was awesome!!! she brought us free cake! great atmosphere and great food! Highly recommend the red curry queso! it was delicious!

Nice simple menu and convenient spot next to entertainment. Affordable food as well and really good. I will definitely be going back to try out other items on the menu. read more

Well I was craving this place and wanted to show it to my dad after being away from it so long but it wasn't worth coming to. I use to love this place but it's gone down hill. The last few times I've come in the food either hasn't been good or the service hasn't been. This time I came in with one family in front of me and hardly anyone in the place, like not even a handful, and after ordering and waiting what felt like forever. They called Kelly so my dad went up there and they said oh not you Kelly, your the second Kelly.... Seeing that there was only one person that ordered before us and they had their food we should have been the first Kelly. But okay. Then they called Kelly again. So my dad went up there again and they said no sir, these are the 1st Kelly's tacos! So we looked around and notice everyone that ordered after us was getting their food. I went and asked where our food was and they said at the back of the line.... After complaining and the rest of the people in the restaurant getting their food still before us! They brought it to our table acting like bring it to our table was making up for the wait and blatant disregard for making our food. Not only that, I thought our food would be piping hot since you know we waited so long it wasn't that must have been making it fresh or something, no it wasn't. So what was the hold up? I WILL NOT BE RETURNING! I'm done with this place! They've let me down too many times now! read more

I really enjoyed my tacos. They are not like regular tacos. The combinations are seemingly scary but they go SO WELL together. I think it's really awesome how they take such a simple idea and elevate it. One taco is pretty big, especially if u get chips and queso too. I would either get 2 tacos to be full or 1 taco paired with the chips and queso. read more

Velvet Taco - #9 Pork & Shrimp Egg Roll and ##18 Chicken & Waffle - New American Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

I didn't know what to expect out of these tacos. They have some weird ingredients. They aren't the typical bean and cheese tacos us San Antonians are used to. Since I like to give every restaurant a chance, I took the risk and actually didn't regret it. Of course, the tortillas don't compare to any you will find in a Mexican taco place, but they do the job. Your order, sit and listen out for your name. Their menu has a lot of tacos and they also have a taco of the week. Between my friend and I, we ordered five. The tacos are big and they aren't skimpy with the filling. The Buffalo tofu taco was surprisingly one of my favorites. The taco of the week on a lettuce instead of a tortilla was my friends favorite. It was the pork gyoza. Besides tacos, they also have sides. I was surprised on how good the corn in a cup was. It's legit. The biggest problem you'll encounter is finding a place to sit. They definitely need more space. read more

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Called in my order and picked it up drive thru. That's the only way to go through drive through as they only take in online or phone orders. They were pretty quick with my order on Friday lunch hour. Their menu was unique and had options I never had before such as coconut curry queso dip with blue corn tortilla chips. I also had their elote. I really enjoyed the Nashville tofu tacos. Their vegan options are delicious and it puts a nice twist to tacos they serve. read more

Velvet Taco - #6.5. Beer Battered Cauliflower and #3. Spicy Tikka Chicken - New American Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

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