4.8
2000+ Ratings
Velvet Taco (Houston Heights)
4.8 x (2,000+) • 4846.5 mi • Gourmet • Gluten Free Friendly • Vegetarian Friendly • Tacos • New American • New Mexican • Alcohol • £ • Info
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2001 North Shepherd Drive
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Rating and reviews
"I have never had tacos similar to these. The combination of proteins, cheeses, sauces, fruits and vegetables are explosive! And the size of those babies…unbelievable! I could have been satisfied, with only two. I had no idea. I will definitely recommend this gem to anyone that will listen."
• Coti M. • 03/11/24
"Love velvet taco but never order a drink. They legit always forget my canned soft drinks"
• Candice C. • 05/19/23
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Sunday - Thursday
11:00 AM - 10:45 PM
Friday - Saturday
11:00 AM - 11:45 PM
Featured items
Fan Favorites
- #3 Spicy Tikka Chicken$6.60 • 92% (123)Spicy Tikka Chicken, crisp tenders, spicy tikka sauce, buttered cilantro basmati rice, raita crema, Thai basil, flour tortilla | 430 cal.
- #8 Korean Fried Rice$6.60 • 97% (37)Korean fried rice, slow-roasted pulled pork, gochujang egg fried rice, red chile aioli, pickled red onion, jalapenos, grilled pineapple, cilantro, flour tortilla | 420 cal.
- #17 Mexi-Cali Shrimp$7.45 • 95% (44)Mexi-Cali Shrimp, Blackened shrimp, napa slaw, sriracha aioli, avocado, corn pico (contains cilantro), micro cilantro, flour tortilla | 280 cal.
- #6.5 Beer Battered Cauliflower$6.20 • 95% (40)Beer Battered Cauliflower, queso blanco, sabor hot sauce, avocado, roasted corn pico (contains cilantro), candied pepitas, flour tortilla | 300 cal.
- #10 Kobe Smash Burger$7.45 • 91% (35)Kobe smash burger*, peppered bacon, smoked cheddar, lettuce, onion, tomato, pickles, velvet sauce, flour tortilla | 390 cal.*Cooked to order; these items may be served raw or undercooked. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions.
- Red Curry Coconut Queso$7.45 • 100% (5)Red Curry Coconut Queso, pickled onion, queso fresco, Thai basil, blue corn chips | 560 cal.** Red curry coconut queso contains traces of shellfish.
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- Nashville Hot Chicken & Waffle$7.45 • 100% (8)Nashville Hot Chicken & Waffle, crisp Nashville tenders, peppered bacon, peppercorn gravy, green apple slaw, maple syrup, red chile aioli, scallions, waffle tortilla | 590 cal.
- Chicken Cordon Bleu$7.20 • 66% (3)Chicken Cordon Bleu, crisp tenders, honey ham, honey dijon, gruyere, white queso, scallions, flour tortilla | 680 cal.
Chick
- #1 Buffalo Chicken$6.60 • 90% (30)Buffalo Chicken, crisp tenders, house buffalo sauce, carrots, blue cheese, ranch crema, flour tortilla | 390 cal.
- #3.5 Picnic Chicken$6.90 • 94% (19)Picnic Chicken, rotisserie chicken, avocado crema, warm honey-dijon potato salad, crispy chicken skin, cilantro, flour tortilla | 400 cal.
- #2 Rotisserie Chicken$6.60 • 93% (16)Rotisserie Chicken, queso blanco, roasted corn pico (contains cilantro), charred tomato poblano salsa, cilantro, flour tortilla | 330 cal.
- #3 Spicy Tikka Chicken$6.60 • 88% (17)Spicy Tikka Chicken, crisp tenders, spicy tikka sauce, buttered cilantro basmati rice, raita crema, Thai basil, flour tortilla | 420 cal.
- #18 Chicken & Waffle$7.20 • 100% (9)Chicken & Waffle, crisp tenders, peppered bacon, peppercorn gravy, green apple slaw, maple syrup, red chile aioli, scallions, house made waffle tortilla | 490 cal.
Veg
- #6.5 Beer Battered Cauliflower$6.20 • 94% (18)Beer Battered Cauliflower, queso blanco, sabor hot sauce, avocado, roasted corn pico (contains cilantro), candied pepitas, flour tortilla | 300 cal.
- #4 Nashville Hot Tofu$5.95 • 100% (17)Nashville Hot Tofu, crispy tofu, napa slaw, ranch crema, house brined pickles, flour tortilla | 400 cal.
- #5 Fried Paneer$6.20 • 100% (4)Fried Paneer, tomato chutney, tikka sauce, raita crema, Thai basil, flour tortilla | 320 cal.
Pork
- #8 Korean Fried Rice$6.60 • 72% (11)Korean fried rice, slow-roasted pulled pork, gochujang egg fried rice, red chile aioli, pickled red onion, jalapenos, grilled pineapple, cilantro, flour tortilla | 420 cal.
- #7 Cuban Pig$6.20 • 83% (12)Cuban pig, slow-roasted pulled pork, gruyere cheese, honey ham, peppered bacon, mustard aioli, house brined pickles, crisp flour tortilla | 440 cal.
- *NEW* #9 Quesa Birria Duo$7.45 • 100% (3)Quesa birria duo, slow-roasted pulled pork, gruyere cheese, queso listo, pickled red onion, cilantro, griddled corn tortilla, birria consomé for dipping | 600 cal.Ingredients are gluten free. However, the ingredients are cooked in the same area as items that may contain gluten.
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- Rating and reviews
4.8
•2000+ Ratings •
35 Reviews
Eartha W.• 05/05/24Really good food
Poppi E.• 05/02/24Love it
Coti M.• 03/11/24I have never had tacos similar to these. The combination of proteins, cheeses, sauces, fruits and vegetables are explosive! And the size of those babies…unbelievable! I could have been satisfied, with only two. I had no idea. I will definitely recommend this gem to anyone that will listen.
Laura F.• 02/25/24Great tacos
Adrian R.• 02/02/24nice
chrispy M.• 01/22/24love the variety
Brian R.• 01/15/24Really tasty tacos!
Macey R.• 01/10/24Quick
Kelly F.• 12/15/23The tacos were so good and the rice inside was delicious
Titus C.• 12/12/23Great taste
Constance R.• 12/02/23Mushroom tacos amazing so are the tofu tacos scrumptious!!!!
Calvin H.• 11/29/23Flawless food!!!
Muhammad I.• 11/19/23Great food and fast service!! Love the tacos!
Ninan T.• 10/12/23Excellent well packed came on time
Alycia M.• 10/06/23taste great!!!!
Marc M.• 09/25/23Best tacos I have ever had.
Jeannine H.• 09/15/23Delivery was fast and food delish!! Definitely order again!!
Scott M.• 08/29/23Britney
Ryan F.• 07/23/23So good
Jen M.• 07/18/23Consistent and tasty
Martha C.• 07/14/23Perfect for when you don’t want to cook!
Denise H.• 06/17/23It was different very good flavors
David B.• 06/17/23Gluten free options!
Sam E.• 06/11/23Best tacos in town!
Barry P.• 06/11/23The flavors are always great and top quality food, thanks!
Candice C.• 05/19/23Love velvet taco but never order a drink. They legit always forget my canned soft drinks
Lisa B.• 04/01/23Love Velvet Taco
Chelsea Z.• 03/11/23The cauliflower is theee best
Mayera I.• 02/22/23Great food
Jaime B.• 01/16/23Always consistent!
Brenda A.• 04/28/22My go to is the Tiki masala taco & quesooo!
genaire G.• 02/15/22Exactly what I needed. Made my night!!
Leslie B.• 01/02/22Play friendly great job
Kristina A.• 09/13/21The best tacos in town. Creative, unusual, delicious!
Karen S.• 08/23/21Ordered 3 tacos - all delicious
