Tasting the World Through Tacos
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Since opening its doors in 2011, Velvet Taco has consistently been delighting our tastebuds with its fantastic fusions of fresh flavors. Their growing following speaks for itself. With locations in Austin, Dallas, Fort Worth, Houston, Atlanta, and Chicago - they've definitely struck a winning combination. And it all started right here in Texas, in the vibrant neighborhood of Knox-Henderson in Dallas. Given that Velvet Taco is categorized as an elevated, fast-casual taco restaurant, we'd be forgiven for overlooking the fact that all of the items on the menu are made from scratch, using only the freshest, quality ingredients available. Not only do they serve the freshest tacos in town, but there's something about the culture and atmosphere at Velvet Taco that leaves a lingering feeling of satisfaction long after you've left.
Local Meets Global
Founded on the idea that tacos can be made with the same thoughtfulness as gourmet dishes and aren't limited to Tex-Mex, Velvet Taco pays homage to local flavors and the rich variety of cuisines from around the world. With menu items like Spicy Tikka Chicken, Cuban Pig, and Chicken & Waffle there's a taco to satisfy any craving.
Spicy Tikka Chicken | Buffalo Chicken | Slow-Roasted Brisket
The Spicy Tikka Chicken taco is inspired by the Indian dish, 'Chicken Tikka Masala (What wine goes well with chicken tikka masala?).' It's filled with tender chicken pieces, creamy, spicy, house-made sauce, and buttery basmati cilantro rice (how long does rice last?). The taco is topped off with a delicious raita crema - a yogurt-based sauce that helps cool the palate.
If you're in the mood for a taste of homegrown goodness, the 'Chicken & Waffle' won't disappoint. An original pressed waffle tortilla jam-packed with crispy chicken tenders and bacon, layered with green apple slaw and red chile aioli, and topped with maple syrup (how long does maple syrup last?), peppercorn gravy, and chives (how long do chives last?). It’s an innovative take on an American classic.
Tough Times Don't Last, Tough Tacos Last
In the face of the COVID-19 pandemic, Velvet Taco has made it their top priority to protect the health and safety of its team members and customers. They've amplified deep-cleaning procedures, enhanced sanitizing practices, installed social-distancing floor stickers, and enforced tailored delivery procedures to ensure that all order packagings remain safe. They're open for takeout, pickup, and delivery, so those tasty tacos can still be enjoyed - safely - at home. You can order pickup or delivery direct on their website and choose to schedule the order or have it made as soon as possible. They're also available through a range of delivery companies. You can click here to find out more.
Velvet Taco Sides | Velvet Taco
The restaurant has gone a step further and developed the 'Tacos for Healthcare Heroes' program. The initiative allows you to donate when you place an order and they'll use the donations to deliver meals to healthcare workers working on the frontline. You can click here to learn more about it.
A Well Rounded Meal
While the order of the day is, of course, tacos – generously filled to the brim with fresh ingredients – Velvet Taco also does red velvet cake, nachos, sides, and funky margaritas, all of which are created in-house. The Weekly Taco Feature (WTF) showcases a new and unique taco each week, so keep an eye out for those when you order. It might just be the taco you never knew you needed. The margaritas are a firm fan favorite and can be ordered online for pickup or delivery. Whatever you choose, you won’t be disappointed – or hungry, or thirsty.
Barbacoa Beef Nachos | Velvet Taco
The 'Backdoor Chicken'
When you're strapped for time and need a family-style meal that doesn't compromise on flavor, Velvet Taco has your back. For $20, the 'Backdoor Chicken' consists of a whole rotisserie chicken, 6 corn tortillas (how long do corn tortillas last?), 2 sides of Elote Corn, 1 side of Corn Pico, 1 'Heat' Sauce and 1 Valentina sauce - all made with premium ingredients, from scratch and in-house. The chicken is brined and marinated for 48 hours before being roasted over an open flame. Needless to say, this is one seriously tasty chicken.
Backdoor Chicken | Velvet Taco
The Velvet Taco Experience
You can become a 'Velvet Taco Experience' member by signing up here. Members receive details about promotions, events, experiences, giveaways, and new menu items. There are program enhancements in the pipeline so sign up and be the first to know.
Whether you're in the mood for Korean, Cuban, Indian or American Cuisine, don't let social distancing get you down. There's a world of flavors to explore at Velvet Taco that will leave you feeling inspired.
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