#1 Buffalo Chicken
Crispy chicken tenders tossed in spicy house buffalo sauce, topped with crumbled Danish bleu cheese, creamy ranch crema, shredded carrots, and micro celery wrapped in a warm flour tortilla.
Crispy chicken tenders tossed in spicy house buffalo sauce, topped with crumbled Danish bleu cheese, creamy ranch crema, shredded carrots, and micro celery wrapped in a warm flour tortilla.
Slow-roasted rotisserie chicken layered with rich queso blanco, fresh roasted corn pico, charred tomato poblano salsa, and fresh cilantro served on a warm corn tortilla.
Crispy chicken tenders smothered in spicy Indian tikka sauce, served over buttered cilantro basmati rice with cooling raita crema and fresh Thai basil in a warm flour tortilla.
Tender rotisserie chicken paired with velvety avocado crema, warm honey-dijon potato salad, crunchy fried chicken skin, and fresh cilantro wrapped inside a flour tortilla.
Crispy Nashville-style hot fried tofu paired with crunchy napa slaw, tangy ranch crema, and house-brined pickles inside a warm flour tortilla.
Crispy fried paneer cheese layered with sweet tomato chutney, spicy tikka sauce, cooling raita crema, and fresh Thai basil in a soft flour tortilla.
House-made crisp falafel with sesame tahini crema, fresh arugula, tomatoes, pickled fresno chilies, avocado, pickled red onion, and pea tendrils, wrapped in a crisp lettuce shell.
Crispy beer-battered cauliflower bits with creamy queso blanco, spicy Texas Pete sabor sauce, avocado corn pico, and candied pepitas dusted with Texas Pete seasoning on a soft flour tortilla.
Melted gruyère cheese, slow-roasted pulled pork, sweet honey ham, peppered bacon, whole grain mustard, and house-brined pickles toasted inside a crispy pressed flour tortilla.
Tender pork stewed with tomatillo and corn, sliced avocado, roasted poblano pepper strips, savory mayo crema, queso fresco, pickled fresno chilies, cilantro rice, and vibrant salsa verde on a corn tortilla.
Flavorful pork cooked Korean-style, topped with spicy angry crema, house-made kimchee slaw, pickled fresno peppers, and fresh cilantro on a warm corn tortilla.
Premium Kobe beef patty topped with peppered bacon, melted smoked cheddar, crisp lettuce, red onion, tomato slices, pickles, and signature velvet sauce inside a flour tortilla.
Seared grilled flank steak paired with earthy portobello mushrooms, velvety queso blanco, grilled red onions, and aromatic Mexican oregano on a corn tortilla.
Slow-roasted barbacoa-style Angus brisket with smoky red chile mayo, fresh avocado relish, queso blanco, and micro cilantro, served inside a comté cheese-encrusted flour tortilla.
Plump blackened shrimp served over crispy pepper jack cheese grits, zesty creole remoulade, charred tomato salsa, and micro cilantro on a soft corn tortilla.
Perfectly grilled salmon paired with refreshing napa slaw, citrus lime crema, pickled fresno peppers, roasted corn pico, avocado crema, and micro cilantro on a corn tortilla.
Crispy beer-battered Atlantic cod served with malted french fries, creamy curry mayo, napa slaw, and delicate pea tendrils inside a warm flour tortilla.
Crispy chicken tenders, peppered bacon, rich peppercorn gravy, crisp green apple slaw, sweet maple syrup, red chile aioli, and fresh chives served inside a house-made waffle tortilla.
Golden crisp tater tots, fluffy scrambled eggs, peppered bacon, chile butter, melted smoked cheddar cheese, charred tomato poblano salsa, and micro greens on a corn tortilla.
Tender slow-cooked brisket and eggs topped with salsa verde, roasted corn pico, crumbled queso fresco, and fresh cilantro on a warm corn tortilla.
Warm melt-in-your-mouth queso blanco blended with Velvet Taco heat sauce, served alongside salsa verde, charred tomato salsa, cilantro, and crispy blue corn tortilla chips.
Velvety coconut red curry queso topped with pickled red onions, crumbled queso fresco, and fresh Thai basil, served with crisp blue corn chips.
Traditional Mexican street corn char-grilled and tossed in queso listo, tangy Valentina hot sauce, Mexican crema, crumbled queso fresco, and fresh lime juice.
Crispy tater tots topped with a fried local egg, creamy herb goat cheese, smoked cheddar, avocado crema, chile butter, peppered bacon, and micro greens.
Crunchy blue corn tortilla chips piled high with barbacoa beef, rich queso blanco, roasted corn pico, lime crema, salsa verde, queso fresco, and micro cilantro.
Signature hand-crafted cocktail made with premium blanco tequila, orange liqueur, freshly squeezed lime juice, and pure agave nectar. Available frozen or on the rocks.
Crisp West Texas classic featuring premium blanco tequila, fresh lime juice, agave nectar, topped off with your choice of regular, lime, or grapefruit Topo Chico.
Refreshing Mexican cocktail blending premium blanco tequila, Jarritos grapefruit soda, fresh lime juice, agave nectar, and fresh grapefruit juice.
Selection of ice-cold local craft beers, import brews, and specialty boutique sodas.
Tender rotisserie chicken and melted smoked cheddar cheese served inside a soft warm flour tortilla.
Seared grilled flank steak strips and melted smoked cheddar cheese folded into a warm flour tortilla.
Golden toasted flour tortilla filled with melted cheeses, served with a side of cool lime crema.
Savory honey ham and melted cheeses folded into a crisp toasted flour tortilla with lime crema.
Rotisserie chicken tucked into a toasted cheese quesadilla, served with smooth lime crema for dipping.
Crispy chicken tenders and golden tater tots served with sweet tomato ketchup and signature velvet dipping sauce.
Bite-sized crispy tater tots fried to perfection, served with ketchup.
Situated in the heart of Dallas' energetic Deep Ellum entertainment district, Velvet Taco delivers an audacious, chef-driven reinterpretation of the classic street taco. Breaking away from traditional Mexican street food norms, Velvet Taco treats tortillas as edible canvases for international culinary traditions—ranging from Indian chicken tikka and Nashville hot tofu to Cajun shrimp and grits. Housed in a trendy, fast-casual setting with industrial-chic décor and high-energy vibes, it serves as both a go-to lunch venue and an essential late-night sanctuary for clubgoers and music lovers.
The menu at Velvet Taco is organized numerically, making exploration seamless for adventurous foodies. Among the menu's most celebrated creations:
With individual gourmet tacos priced affordably between $4.50 and $7.00, Velvet Taco offers exceptional culinary creativity without fine-dining price tags. Portions are generous, with two to three tacos making a complete, satisfying meal. The kitchen also features an all-day brunch section alongside child-friendly quesadillas and tenders, ensuring great value for college students, families, and weekend brunch-goers alike.
Velvet Taco excels at accommodating dietary preferences with clearly designated gluten-free (GF) corn tortilla options and flavorful vegetarian (V) substitutes like fried paneer, falafel, and cauliflower. Operating until 4:00 AM on Friday and Saturday nights, it remains one of Deep Ellum's premiere late-night food destinations. Guests can pair their meal with boutique craft beers or signature tequila-based Boozy Libations like the frozen Kick Ass Margarita and refreshing Texas Ranch Water.
2911 Elm St, Dallas, TX 75226
1800 Main St, Dallas, TX 75201
1800 Main St, Dallas, TX 75201
1717 Leonard St, Dallas, TX 75201
1520 Elm St #111, Dallas, TX 75201
1722 Routh St #132, Dallas, TX 75201
Velvet Taco fuses international flavors into taco format. Highlights include the #3 Spicy Tikka Chicken with basmati rice, the #12 Slow-Roasted Angus Brisket in a cheese-encrusted tortilla, the #7 Cuban Pig, and the #16 Fish N' Chips taco.
Yes, Velvet Taco offers several gluten-free items served on corn tortillas, such as the #2 Rotisserie Chicken, #8.5 Green Chile Pork, #15 Grilled Salmon, and house Queso Blanco with blue corn chips. Vegetarian options include the #4 Nashville Hot Tofu, #5 Fried Paneer, and #6 Falafel.
Yes! Velvet Taco serves all-day brunch items, including the iconic #18 Chicken & Waffle taco in a waffle tortilla, #19 Bacon & Eggs, and #20 Brisket & Eggs.
Velvet Taco Deep Ellum is open late until 4:00 AM on Friday and Saturday nights, 1:00 AM on Thursdays, and midnight from Sunday through Wednesday, making it a favorite spot for late-night food in Dallas.
Popular boozy drinks include the signature Kick Ass Margarita (frozen or on the rocks), Texas Ranch Water made with Topo Chico, and the Jarritos grapefruit Paloma.
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