Let's just say this is the best staff of any restaurant in San Antonio. The recommendations were point on, I was treated like I owned the place. You guys are gems, thank you! read more

Recommend: Yes. Velvet Taco is located by The Pearl, and while the parking can be a little tricky, it's absolutely worth it. As soon as you walk in, the space feels very open and spacious with plenty of seating. Everything was super clean, including the bathrooms, which is always a plus. The menus are easy to read and posted on the wall as well as at the register, and they clearly explain what comes in each taco. I went on a Sunday and had no problem finding seating. I tried the red curry queso, buffalo chicken taco, and the fish taco -- and wow. The queso was amazing with just the right amount of spice, and the homemade blue corn tortilla chips were incredibly crunchy. They paired perfectly with the queso... so much so that I couldn't stop eating them and ended up getting a second serving. The fish taco was hands down my favorite. It came on a flour tortilla with well-seasoned, crispy fish and cabbage that added even more crunch. There was a sauce on it that I couldn't quite identify -- it reminded me a little of curry at first, but finished with more of a tangy flavor. Whatever it was, it worked perfectly. The buffalo chicken taco was also really good. The chicken pieces were the perfect bite size, so every bite had chicken without being overwhelming. The buffalo sauce wasn't messy or dripping everywhere, and I believe there was a ranch-style sauce that balanced it out nicely along with some added crunch. Both tacos were great, but I would absolutely order the fish taco again. The service really stood out. Sabrina checked on me multiple times during my visit and provided excellent customer service. She asked if it was my first time at Velvet Taco. When I said yes, she surprised me with their red velvet cake and even packed it up to go for me. I took it home, and it was incredibly moist, rich, and full of flavor. It came with icing (which I didn't even need to try because the cake itself was that good). Overall, amazing food, clean and welcoming space, and outstanding service -- especially from Sabrina. I'll definitely be back. read more

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My hosts took me to this restaurant. It's a winner. Mexican cuisine is one of the most common cuisines in the United States therefore it's been done many times in many ways before so it's hard to make Mexican cuisine original yet this place succeeds at doing that to some degree. For example they have breaded tofu with pickles along with some other typical Mexican stuff I had that and it was delicious one of my hosts who eats some meat and dairy products had to have that tofu thing and he thought it was also delicious so it's awesome when you have tofu products that are so good that people who otherwise don't focus on vegetarian cuisine love them. The place is nice and cool too and it was calm when we went there so this place has a lot going for it. read more

Ordered delivery for lunch at work yesterday and everything was great. The order was correct, it got here quickly, and everything was delicious. This was my first time trying Velvet Taco and I definitely want to try more things on the menu. read more

Velvet Taco - Mexi Cali Bowl - New American Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

One of our go-to places, it's a cool location right on the river. Usually not super busy, service is always good, and food is reliably tasty. read more

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You can't go wrong eating at Velvet Taco. We have been to many and they never disappoint. Today we had the bowls. I had the Cali Shrimp bowl with all cabbage and my husband had the Chicken. Both were delicious. read more

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Fantastic. Worth leaving the final four early to make sure these tacos were eaten before leaving town. Loved the fact that both traditional and fusion tacos were designed and executed to perfection. I had the brisket, spicy chicken tikka, and shrimp taco, and all of them were phenomenal. read more

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

Great experience with a few of my coworkers. I'm not a taco person so I has the rotisserie chicken bowl with rice, beans pico de gallo, and salsa. It comes with alvacado and cream but I requested not to include that. After they take your order you're able to take a seat and they call your name over the speaker. The time we went the speaker was broken so a gentleman brought our food out to us. My coworker ordered the brisket bowl which she loved--she said the brisket was super tender. The food was so good, we didn't want to go back to work. If we could've, we would've taken a nap. Recommend for large or small groups. Good food and service! read more

Velvet Taco - Rotisserie chicken bowl - New American Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

This was my first time ever trying Velvet taco, and it was amazing. I wasn't able to go in person but I ordered off of the uber app and it still left a great impression. I ordered the shrimp bowl and was also able to try the brisket bowl and both were great. The shrimp bowl was my favorite it had a mix of rice, guac, corn, pico, slaw and a delicious sauce. Everything mixed together perfect and had a delicious taste. I will definitely be ordering this again and hopefully visit the restaurant in person. read more

This was my first time dining at this location across the street from the Pearl. I'm a regular at the Rim location, but this was a central location to meet friends. Based on a map, I was fairly certain and hopeful that this location had patio dining on the San Antonio river, and it does!! There are seven large tables on the patio that can accommodate six people each with fans and under a LARGE tree that shades most of the patio - it's such an ideal and peaceful location (plus lots of indoor tables to sit at)! The food speaks for itself - Velvet Taco offers unique taco options you won't find elsewhere like chicken tikka tacos/bowl with white rice, chicken and waffle tacos and birria tacos that come two to an order along with two different queso and chips as well as guacamole and roasted corn that are perfect for sharing. Everything I introduced my friends to, they loved! Plus, we enjoyed adult drinks like a margarita and ranch water. I don't think you will find any other location along the San Antonio river with such reasonable prices. Service is walk up and order, then they call out your name on the intercom. I really love this location and will come back soon. read more

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Love this place. The food is just well done, drinks are spot on. The service is great. They are very polite. We sat outside which is perfect this time of year. This is a definite stop when visiting the Pearl. read more

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Quality tacos. Really liked the Quesa birria (sp?). A little small, but good. Outside deck is chill and great to watch the wildlife.

Love me some VT. The tacos are creative and delicious and worth every penny in my opinion. These aren't street tacos so don't try to compare them. The addition of the bowls is super clutch and theyre yummy and reasonably priced! The service is always friendly and fairly quick when ordering delivery. I have not had the pleasure of dining in but when Ive picked up my orders, the inside seems clean and well kept. Definitely recommend if youre in the mood for a unique taco experience! read more

I mean just look at my pictures from my recent visits, they speak for themselves, everything is always great! The tacos are different in their own unit way. I get it they're not "traditional" so who cares if you got some wild combo in a taco form, it's a taco, they're not claiming to be authentic. That's what I enjoy about it, it's unique. You can go to a "Tex mex" big chain and get an asada taco for $5 and it be subpar when you can get one of these for the same price and better quality. Besides that rant, the service is great, staff are always nice! The interior is great, always great music playing. This last time I went; there was a big family with crying kids, that was the only thing that bothered me during my meal lol. read more

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Went to Velvet Taco for my first time and the food and drinks were delicious. Quick service and a relaxed atmosphere made this the perfect stop at the end of the day. Highly recommend the cauliflower taco and margarita. The queso was delicious too! For a perfect ending, the red velvet cake is, hands down, the BEST I've ever had! It was a really nice surprise that the queso was free if you sign up for their app. It was too cold to sit outside, however, they have a patio for outdoor dining. Highly recommend. read more

Service was great. Outdoor area is nice next to the water. Taco were just ok. I had shrimp, tikka chicken, and queso birra duo. Shrimp and chicken were very flavorful. I found the shell to be hard. I prefer the taco shell from La Fonda or other restaurants in the area. The pork shell was very hard and not a lot of pork in it. Overall for the price it was good. read more

Velvet Taco - Pork, shrimp, tikka chicken taco - New American Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

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Life changing tacos. Didn't get a picture because the tacos looked amazing, so I dove right in, and they taste even better than they look. Had the taco of the week, and 3 of their other tacos. Pina colada shrimp, birria, chicken and waffles, and smash burger. All were PACKED with ingredients and flavor. Absolutely with every penny and I will be going back. Go check them out and you won't be disappointed! read more

Two tacos, and I am so full. The chicken and waffles have a mix of sweet, fried, heat, crunch. Great flavor mix. Wish the waffle Tortilla stood up better. The Korean chicken fried rice has a unique set of rice, chicken, cilantro, and pineapple. Be prepped cause it has serious eat even without the jalapeños. Super fast and friendly to go and at good price. read more

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This was our first time here and we were pleasantly surprised with the delicious food and amazing customer service. Sabrina was the sweetest and hooked us up with a free slice of cake for our first visit. The restaurant had a nice outside seating for us to enjoy our meal and look over at the river walk. I definitely will be coming back! read more

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

Came here twice in the last week, both times for lunch, once with coworkers and once with my wife. I've tried the Cuban, Brisket, Birria, smashburger and the chimichurri steak tacos, with sides as queso Blanco and the guacamole. Out favorite taco was the smashburger one followed by the cuban taco. All of them were freshly made, sides were yummy, and the lunch special for about $15 can't be beat. It does take a few minutes for your order to ve ready, however even with a good crowd, it moces fairly quickm The tacos are pretty large and two was enough for me. The place itself seems nice, has a good vibe, but the chairs are all metal and kinda stiff and noisy. Great for lunch and I will definitely come back! read more

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

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Leaving this review specifically to address an unfortunate bad move on their part. I placed an order this afternoon for their backdoor chicken special and scheduled pickup for 6:30. As I'm on my way to pick it up, they call and tell me they're sold out. BAD BUSINESS!! If you take my money, you "set" one aside to fulfill your order! I'm a fan otherwise but they best rethink things. read more

The veggie tacos were amazing. The cashier that helped us was great. I didn't get her name, but she was extremely helpful since it was my first time there going through the menu and giving me recommendations. read more

I stopped by for a quick taco and was not disappointed. This place is walking distance from The Pearl and has a lovely view of the Riverwalk where there's outdoor seating. Upon entrance the creative menus line the walls listing all of their unique menu items and beverages. There's lots of indoor and outdoor seating. Outdoors, which is accessed through the rear of the restaurant, has games available to ply such as Connect Four and Jenga. And the star of the outdoor seating is the huge tree providing cover from the hot sun. I ordered the Chicken and Waffle taco and an order of queso. The queso came out pretty fast and was OMG good! My taco came out shortly after and was the best taco I had ever tasted! The chick strip was seasoned so well and gave an awesome balance to the not really sweet waffle taco shell. The cabbage/apple slaw filling was an added bonus to the flavor and texture. It was amazing! As I left I admired all of the murals painted through the establishment. The service was friendly and fast. The food was muy bueno! I'll definitely be back to try more. read more

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Anothe taco place with a perfect twist of flavors. Super fast service, pet friendly and lovely spot in Domain area read more

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I finally got to try this place and I'm so happy we made it here for a Saturday lunch. Parking was not too bad which was what I was most concerned about. The restaurant was empty since we got there pretty early. We walked up to the cashier and placed our orders. No fuss. We started with the red curry queso served with chips. Loved it. Soon after, we were called to grab the rest of our orders. I must say that I thoroughly enjoyed both tacos (sweet chile shrimp and the Cuban pig). We decided to treat ourselves with the velvet cake and let me tell you, it was nice and moist. Worth the calories! We sat outside to take advantage of the view. It was a bit too windy but totally worth the view of the Riverwalk which was full of waterlilies. Check this place out. You won't be disappointed. read more

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Always a great choice when you're around the Pearl. Love the different tacos, this time got the Kobe Smach Burger Taco, Spicy Tikka Chicken Taco with Elote Sauce and Chips. Didn't think I would like it so much, but the Kobe Smash Burger Taco is my new favorite. Also a great starting spot and even better ending spot due to their late hours. read more

Velvet Taco - Kobe Smash Burger Taco, Spicy Tikka Chicken Taco with Elote sauce and Chips. - New American Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

Staff were quippy but amazing. Clean restaurant. Super fun food combos. The boozy lemonade was . Cuban taco was perfection! Brisket taco was super loaded and flavorful. Queso and guacamole were standard and mid but overall loved my experience. read more

Velvet Taco - Cuban taco, brisket taco, guacamole, queso, boozy lemonade - New American Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

Ordered some tacos, chips, and queso on Uber eats. We didn't feel like driving through traffic so that was very convenient! Our order came out accurately. We ordered a rotisserie chicken taco and it was ok. The spicy Tikka taco was indeed SPICY very tasty and unique. My favorite was the grilled steak. The steak and veggies were tender and so flavorful. Made me wish I had only gotten steak tacos. Additionally, we got Chips and queso which were yummy! Definitely a good queso. Definitely looking forward to sit down at the restaurant sometime in the future for more queso and steak tacos! read more

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First time visiting. We were craving tacos and decided to try something less traditional. The service wasn't bad, but since it was our first time there we didn't know the order/pickup system. I wasn't sure how much I should tip when I paid because I didn't know if they brought the food to us (they don't). A little "Hi, is this your first time here?" would have been appreciated, but the person at the register just waited for us to speak. We ordered a trio of dips (Salsa, Elote Guac, and Queso Blanco) and 6 tacos to share before finding a table. The salsa was served warm and tasted too much like a marinara for my liking, but the Elote Guac was excellent. The tacos were a mix of great, good, and meh. Ranking of the 6 tacos we tried: (1 = best) 1) Sweet chile shrimp - delicious combo of sweet chile that didn't over power the shrimp 2) Chimichurri Steak - great flavor 3) Cauliflower - tastey vegetarian option (not vegan) 4) Al Pastor - I trusted my dinner mates with their assessment and ranking because im not a fan of al pastor flavor in general 5) Spicy Tikka Chicken - any flavor on chicken was lost in spice and the heavy flour tortilla 6) BBQ Pork - excessive amount of cheese and the combination of flavors came together to taste like a basic hot dog. Overall, we'll probably visit again because they've have a large menu and they all sound unique and worth trying. I'll definitely recommend it to my vegetarian friends because they have fun options. read more

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

Stopped into Velvet Taco on a whim after a day of errands. Can't complain overall! The restaurant was cute and the staff were nice and efficient! The tacos were pretty good, I wasn't a huge fan of the gravy on the chicken and waffles taco but thats a me thing, not a Velvet Taco problem. The Al Pastor was delicious! And the Spicy tikka was surprisingly delicious also! Great place to try funky flavors and unique tacos! Overall pretty good experience! read more

Velvet Taco - #3 Spicy Tikka Chicken #18 Chicken & Waffle #25 Al Pastor - New American Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

Delicious tacos! Yummy!!! I had heard the Pearl District was the place for good eats in San Antonio. This was true. Lots of different taco options. I got three tacos (two steak and one chicken tinga). I enjoyed the steak more. The flavor was really good. Service was great. You place your order, pay and they call your name out. Indoor and outdoor seating. We did the indoor seating. Glad we stopped by here! read more

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For the price I would expect hot food not sure if my tortilla was even cooked maybe consider cooking tortillas to order!!

Velvet Taco is really good, the atmosphere and location is awesome. This place used to be "Taco Land" it was a neighborhood bar and the owner was named Ram and he was a bad a$$. Many grunge bands played there before they made it, like Mother Love Bone (Pearl Jam); STP; Peppers... Back in the 90's my brother and I started an original band and Ram gave us a shot and we became a regular band there on Fridays and Saturdays. Great place then and great place now! Thanks for keeping taco in the name and love the mural. read more

Tacos with flavor Tacos with salsa Tacos with spice Tacos with a twist The Elote with blue corn chips has a unique flavor it's yummy The murals are brightly made I love the color scheme Nice touch of Texas in the background outdoor seating Frozen Margarita Ranch water a variety of canned Beer must try the velvet cake it's scrumptious read more

Velvet Taco - #7 Cuban Pig #8 Korean Fried Rice #17 Mexi-Cali Shrimp #8.5 Green Chile Pork - New American Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

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Took kids from out of town to Velvet Taco (near the Rim). It was a lot of fun. A great selection of creative taco combinations makes it difficult to pick just a couple. The Crisp Tots and Local Egg appetizer is the bomb... Grandkids loved it. The tacos were excellent and their Ranch Water and Margaritas were excellent. If you are looking for a fun lunch spot by the Rim, Velvet Taco is your spot read more

Velvet Taco - Velvet Taco - Great Choices Beef, Fish, Chicken - New American Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

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My wife and I were visiting San Antonio and saw that The Pearl is one of the better places to visit. Honestly, The Pearl is pretty lame. Some pretty buildings and some seemingly boring food and shops. However, just outside of The Pearl is this gem. We had some pretty disappointing Mexican food at another place the previous day, and we had written off San Antonio as not having Mexican/Mexican-inspired food better than our home in California. We were very wrong. This place had awesome tacos for a great price. I'd say this place is not a traditional taco place. They have a fun, Gen Z, fusion spin on tacos. They like to take flavors of different cuisines (burgers, Korean, Texas BBQ, etc.) and put them into a taco. Plenty of variety. Their sides are good too. What my wife and I liked most about this place was that the flavors were punchy. Where I am, the Mexican food is either not so good or it's good but it's more on the traditional, heavy, comfort food style. There are times I like Mexican comfort food, but I usually prefer the lighter, more vibrant Mexican cuisine (ceviche, salsa, zesty tacos, etc.). We were the only ones there that day because it was raining, so the service may not have been reflective of a typical day, but the service was very fast. And not in like a fast food, health hazard way. We felt totally happy and healthy afterward. We didn't try the velvet cake, but seeing as how the other food was good and the place and decor were tied to it, it probably would've been good too, but I can't personally vouch for that. We didn't eat at too many places during our stay, but this was our favorite. I wish there was a Velvet Taco in my area. It would crush the competition. Maybe one day, they will franchise. read more

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Interesting taco combination that aren't traditional but they sure are delicious. The restaurant is pretty cool and has some history behind it. read more

Velvet Taco - #1 Buffalo Chicken #10 Kobe Smash Burger Red Curry Coconut Queso - New American Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

The last time I was at a Velvet Taco was in Nashville 1.5 yrs ago on a trip. Can't believe I haven't tried this one in TX since I moved here. I need to come back more often! Their tacos are amazing. Always great combinations that are stuffed full. Very filling. Super fresh ingredients. Can't wait to go back. read more

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

first time here, got a salmon taco and burger taco was great. Sabrina helped me out. Super cool and friendly, very knowledgeable about the menu was able to make a good recommendation :) read more

I never take the time to write reviews, but Velvet Taco blew me out the water! Such kind staff who were friendly and accommodating. Not to mention the food was great! We LOVED the Mexi Cali Shrimp taco and the Chicken and Waffle. Plus my 2 year old ate the Kobe smash burger so quickly! Lovely outdoor seating with a view, perfect place for lunch or a quick bite! read more

Velvet Taco - Elote (GF) (V) Chicken & Waffle Kobe Smash Burger - New American Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

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