Velvet Taco

1601 E Woodlawn Rd, Charlotte
(704) 594-7147

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Slow Roasted Angus Brisket Taco
Nashville Chicken & Waffle
Beer Battered Cauliflower
Chicken and Waffle Taco
Chips and Queso Blanco
Paneer Tikka Tacos
Rotisserie Chicken
Shredded Beef Taco
Nashville Hot Tofu
Korean Fried Rice

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Fan Favorites
#3 Spicy Tikka Chicken
Spicy Tikka Chicken, crisp tenders, spicy tikka sauce, buttered cilantro basmati rice, raita crema, Thai basil, flour tortilla | 430 cal.
#6.5 Beer Battered Cauliflower
Beer Battered Cauliflower, queso blanco, sabor hot sauce, avocado, corn pico, candied pepitas, flour tortilla | 300 cal.
#8 Korean Fried Rice
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.
#10 Kobe Smash Burger
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.
#17 Mexi-Cali Shrimp
Mexi-Cali Shrimp, Blackened shrimp, napa slaw, sriracha aioli, avocado, corn pico, micro cilantro, flour tortilla | 280 cal.
Red Curry Coconut Queso
Red Curry Coconut Queso, pickled onion, queso fresco, Thai basil, blue corn chips | 560 cal. ** Red curry coconut queso contains traces of shellfish.

Weekly Taco Feature (WTF)
The Welly Welly
Dijon glazed filet, mushroom duxelle, crispy prosciutto ham, red wine demi, thyme puff pastry, flour tortilla
Chicken Parm
Italian parmesan chicken, tomato basil sauce, garlic champagne sauce, Italian basil, parmesan crusted flour tortilla

Chick
#1 Buffalo Chicken
Buffalo Chicken, crisp tenders, house buffalo sauce, carrots, blue cheese, ranch crema, flour tortilla | 390 cal.
#2 Rotisserie Chicken
Rotisserie Chicken, queso blanco, roasted corn pico, charred tomato poblano salsa, cilantro, flour tortilla | 330 cal.
#3 Spicy Tikka Chicken
Spicy Tikka Chicken, crisp tenders, spicy tikka sauce, buttered cilantro basmati rice, raita crema, Thai basil, flour tortilla | 420 cal.
#3.5 Picnic Chicken
Picnic Chicken, rotisserie chicken, avocado crema, warm honey-dijon potato salad, crispy chicken skin, cilantro, flour tortilla | 400 cal.
#18 Chicken & Waffle
Chicken & Waffle, crisp tenders, peppered bacon, peppercorn gravy, green apple slaw, maple syrup, red chile aioli, scallions, house made waffle tortilla | 490 cal.

Veg
#4 Nashville Hot Tofu
Nashville Hot Tofu, crispy tofu, napa slaw, ranch crema, house brined pickles, flour tortilla | 400 cal.
#5 Fried Paneer
Fried Paneer, tomato chutney, tikka sauce, raita crema, Thai basil, flour tortilla | 320 cal.
#5.5 Mediterranean Mushroom
Mediterranean Mushroom, grilled portobello mushrooms, french fries, tzatziki, chimichurri, cucumber, tomato, queso fresco, dill, flour tortilla | 310 cal.
#6.5 Beer Battered Cauliflower
Beer Battered Cauliflower, queso blanco, sabor hot sauce, avocado, roasted corn pico, candied pepitas, flour tortilla | 300 cal.

Pork
#7 Cuban Pig
Cuban pig, slow-roasted pulled pork, gruyere cheese, queso blanco, honey ham, peppered bacon, mustard aioli, house brined pickles, crisp flour tortilla | 440 cal.
#8 Korean Fried Rice
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.
#8.5 Chipotle BBQ Pork
Chipotle BBQ Pork, slow-roasted pulled pork, chipotle bbq, ranch crema, napa slaw, smoked cheddar, crispy jalapenos, cilantro, flour tortilla | 330 cal.

Beef
#10 Kobe Smash Burger
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.
#11 Grilled Flank Steak
Grilled flank steak*, grilled portobello mushrooms, queso blanco, grilled red onion, Mexican oregano, corn tortilla | 260 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.
#11.5 Chimichurri Steak
Chimichurri steak, grilled flank steak, buttered cilantro basmati rice, chimichurri, avocado, pickled fresnos, queso fresco, cilantro, flour tortilla | 380 cal.
#12 Slow-Roasted Angus Brisket
Slow-roasted angus brisket, barbacoa style, red chile mayo, avocado, roasted corn pico, queso blanco, micro cilantro, comté cheese encrusted flour tortilla | 510 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.

Fish
#14.5 Sweet Chile Shrimp
Sweet Chile Shrimp, panko fried shrimp, sweet chile sauce, kimchee slaw, sriracha aioli, carrots, scallions, flour tortilla | 390 cal.
#15 Grilled Salmon
Grilled salmon* , napa slaw, citrus lime crema, pickled fresnos, roasted corn pico, avocado crema, micro cilantro, corn tortilla | 220 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.
#16 Fish n' Chips
Fish n' chips, beer battered cod, curry aioli, french fries, malt vinegar, napa slaw, flour tortilla | 350 cal.
#17 Mexi-Cali Shrimp
Mexi-Cali Shrimp, blackened shrimp, napa slaw, sriracha aioli, avocado, roasted corn pico, micro cilantro, flour tortilla | 280 cal.

Sides
Red Curry Coconut Queso
Red Curry Coconut Queso, pickled onion, queso fresco, Thai basil, blue corn chips | 560 cal. ** Red curry coconut queso contains traces of shellfish.
Queso Blanco
Queso Blanco, Chimichurri, Velvet Taco heat sauce, cilantro | 640 cal.
Classic Guac
Classic Guac, avocado, cilantro, jalapeno, lime juice, red onion | 240 cal.
Elote Guac
Elote Guac, classic guac, roasted corn, queso listo, Valentina, citrus lime crema, queso | 380 cal.
Elote & Chips
Elote & Chips, queso listo, Valentina, crema, queso fresco, lime | 1180 cal.
Crisp Tots & Local Egg
Crisp Tots & Local Egg*, herb goat cheese, smoked cheddar, avocado crema, chile butter, peppered bacon, scallions | 1050 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.
Brisket Nachos †
Brisket Nachos †, Slow-roasted angus brisket, queso blanco, blue corn chips, roasted corn pico, citrus lime crema, chimichurri, queso fresco, cilantro | 1160 cal.
Dip Trio
Dip Trio, your choice of 3 dips including any queso, guac, or elote, or roasted poblano salsa, blue corn chips

Kid's Menu
Kid's Tots
crisp tots served with ketchup | 770 cal.
Kid's Chicken Tenders
crisp tenders and tater tots served with ketchup and velvet sauce | 570 cal.
Kid's Cheese Quesadilla
cheese quesadilla served with lime crema | 510 cal.
Kid's Chicken Quesadilla
crisp tender, cheese blend, flour tortilla, lime crema | 600 cal.
Kid's Steak Quesadilla
grilled flank steak, cheese, blend, flour tortilla, lime crema | 560 cal.
Kid's Chicken Taco
crisp tenders, queso blanco, tater tots, cheese blend | 420 cal.
Kid's Steak Taco
grilled flank steak, queso blanco, tater tots, cheese blend | 260 cal.

Beverages
Bottled Water
Can Coke
Can Diet Coke
Self-Serve Fountain Drink

Dessert
Red Velvet Cake
Red Velvet Cake, House made red velvet cake, cream cheese frosting, cajeta drizzle | 1020 cal. per slice

Gluten Free
GF #2 Rotisserie Chicken
Rotisserie chicken, queso blanco, roasted corn pico, charred tomato poblano salsa, cilantro, corn tortilla | 300 cal.
GF #3 Roasted Tikka Chicken
Roasted Tikka Chicken, rotisserie chicken, spicy tikka sauce, buttered cilantro basmati rice, raita crema, Thai basil, corn tortilla | 380 cal.
GF #5.5 Mediterranean Mushroom
Mediterranean Mushroom, grilled portobello mushrooms, french fries, tzatziki, chimichurri, cucumber, tomatoes, queso fresco, dill, lettuce wrap | 200 cal.
GF #10 Kobe Smash Burger
Kobe smash burger*, peppered bacon, smoked cheddar, lettuce, onion, tomato, pickles, velvet sauce, lettuce wrap | 290 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.
GF #15 Grilled Salmon
Grilled salmon* , napa slaw, citrus lime crema, pickled fresnos, roasted corn pico, avocado crema, micro cilantro, corn tortilla | 220 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.
GF #17 Mexi-Cali Shrimp
Mexi-Cali Shrimp, blackened shrimp, napa slaw, sriracha aioli, avocado, roasted corn pico, micro cilantro, corn tortilla | 240 cal.

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Recent Reviews

This was my first time here, the food was amazing. The service was absolutely phenomenal! B and Jhane thank you so much for the professionalism and friendliness. Such a nice environment.
December 2025
Love this place. The spicy tikka taco is amazing. Never would’ve thought to get red velvet cake at a taco spot but I was blown away. Aaron was super cool and attentive. Really made the experience for me
November 2025
My friends and I have a tradition of going here every single time after dance! The spicy Tikka chicken taco is fantastic. This place has a cozy yet upbeat ambience, and the staff is always a vibe, especially Aaron!
October 2025

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Velvet Taco

1601 E Woodlawn Rd, Charlotte, NC 28209
(704) 594-7147