Velvet Taco

2001 N Shepherd Dr, Houston
(346) 895-8226

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Slow-Roasted Angus Brisket

Chicken Tikka Masala

Spicy Tikka Chicken

Rotisserie Chicken

Nashville Hot Tofu

Kid's Steak Taco

Buffalo Chicken

Red Velvet Cake

Brisket Nachos

Brisket Tacos

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.

#1 Buffalo Chicken

Buffalo Chicken, crisp tenders, house buffalo sauce, carrots, blue cheese, ranch crema, flour tortilla | 390 cal.

Elote & Chips

Elote & Chips, queso listo, Valentina, crema, queso fresco, lime | 1180 cal.

#14.5 Sweet Chile Shrimp

Sweet Chile Shrimp, panko fried shrimp, sweet chile sauce, kimchee slaw, sriracha aioli, carrots, scallions, flour tortilla | 390 cal.

#17 Mexi-Cali Shrimp

Mexi-Cali Shrimp, Blackened shrimp, napa slaw, sriracha aioli, avocado, corn pico, micro cilantro, flour tortilla | 280 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.

#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.

#3.5 Picnic Chicken

Picnic Chicken, rotisserie chicken, avocado crema, warm honey-dijon potato salad, crispy chicken skin, cilantro, flour tortilla | 400 cal.

#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.

#16 Fish n' Chips

Fish n' chips, beer battered cod, curry aioli, french fries, malt vinegar, napa slaw, flour tortilla | 350 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.

#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.

#11.5 Chimichurri Steak

Chimichurri steak, grilled flank steak, buttered cilantro basmati rice, chimichurri, avocado, pickled fresnos, queso fresco, cilantro, flour tortilla | 380 cal.

Classic Guac

Classic Guac, avocado, cilantro, jalapeno, lime juice, red onion | 240 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.

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.

#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.

#2 Rotisserie Chicken

Rotisserie Chicken, queso blanco, roasted corn pico, charred tomato poblano salsa, cilantro, flour tortilla | 330 cal.

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#3 Spicy Tikka Chicken

Spicy Tikka Chicken, crisp tenders, spicy tikka sauce, buttered cilantro basmati rice, raita crema, Thai basil, flour tortilla | 430 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.

#17 Mexi-Cali Shrimp

Mexi-Cali Shrimp, Blackened shrimp, napa slaw, sriracha aioli, avocado, corn pico, micro cilantro, flour tortilla | 280 cal.

#6.5 Beer Battered Cauliflower

Beer Battered Cauliflower, queso blanco, sabor hot sauce, avocado, corn pico, candied pepitas, flour tortilla | 300 cal.

#10 Kobe Smash Burger

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.

Chick

#1 Buffalo Chicken

Buffalo Chicken, crisp tenders, house buffalo sauce, carrots, blue cheese, ranch crema, flour tortilla | 390 cal.

#3.5 Picnic Chicken

Picnic Chicken, rotisserie chicken, avocado crema, warm honey-dijon potato salad, crispy chicken skin, cilantro, flour tortilla | 400 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.

#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

#6.5 Beer Battered Cauliflower

Beer Battered Cauliflower, queso blanco, sabor hot sauce, avocado, roasted corn pico, candied pepitas, flour tortilla | 300 cal.

#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.

Pork

#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.

#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.

#8.5 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

#12 Slow-Roasted Angus Brisket

#11.5 Chimichurri Steak

Chimichurri steak, grilled flank steak, buttered cilantro basmati rice, chimichurri, avocado, pickled fresnos, queso fresco, cilantro, flour tortilla | 380 cal.

#11 Grilled Flank Steak

#10 Kobe Smash Burger

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.

#17 Mexi-Cali Shrimp

Mexi-Cali Shrimp, blackened shrimp, napa slaw, sriracha aioli, avocado, roasted corn pico, micro cilantro, flour tortilla | 280 cal.

#16 Fish n' Chips

Fish n' chips, beer battered cod, curry aioli, french fries, malt vinegar, napa slaw, flour tortilla | 350 cal.

#15 Grilled Salmon

Sides

Queso Blanco

Queso Blanco, Chimichurri, Velvet Taco heat sauce, cilantro | 640 cal.

Elote & Chips

Elote & Chips, queso listo, Valentina, crema, queso fresco, lime | 1180 cal.

Classic Guac

Classic Guac, avocado, cilantro, jalapeno, lime juice, red onion | 240 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.

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.

Crisp Tots & Local Egg

Dip Trio

Dip Trio, your choice of 3 dips including any queso, guac, or elote, or roasted poblano salsa, blue corn chips

Elote Guac

Elote Guac, classic guac, roasted corn, queso listo, Valentina, citrus lime crema, queso | 380 cal.

Tortilla Chips

Kid's Menu

Kid's Tots

crisp tots served with ketchup | 770 cal.

Kid's Chicken Quesadilla

crisp tender, cheese blend, flour tortilla, lime crema | 600 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 Steak Taco

grilled flank steak, queso blanco, tater tots, cheese blend | 260 cal.

Kid's Chicken Taco

crisp tenders, queso blanco, tater tots, cheese blend | 420 cal.

Kid's Steak Quesadilla

grilled flank steak, cheese, blend, flour tortilla, lime crema | 560 cal.

Beverages

Can Dr. Pepper

Can Coke

Can Coke Zero

Topo Chico

Can Diet Coke

Bottled Water

Dessert

Red Velvet Cake

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

Gluten Free

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

GF #17 Mexi-Cali Shrimp

Mexi-Cali Shrimp, blackened shrimp, napa slaw, sriracha aioli, avocado, roasted corn pico, micro cilantro, corn tortilla | 240 cal.

GF #2 Rotisserie Chicken

Rotisserie chicken, queso blanco, roasted corn pico, charred tomato poblano salsa, cilantro, corn tortilla | 300 cal.

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Recent Reviews

Absolutely phenomenal. I’ve visited every Velvet Taco in Austin and most in Houston, but this location by FAR has the best food. I have never justified paying paying $6 for a taco before, especially in a city as huge as Houston with so many different, more affordable options. However, North Shepard Velvet Taco proved me wrong and made the impossible, possible. The staff is friendly and welcoming, the music is always a banger, and the manager Farzam has been very accommodating...

January 2026

Food is always excellent when my boyfriend and I come here. We’ve been to a handful of Velvets in Houston and Austin, and to be honest, none have hit as good as this. Farzam and the crew are always quick and put out such delicious product. We come hungry and always leave full and satisfied. They put such excellent care and thought into the food here. Excellent service, excellent food, excellent music!

January 2026

Haven’t been to velvet taco in a long time, but when I get there, it still feels like home. AJ, the person that works to register should be the manager honestly in my opinion he does his job very well. He’s always assisting,helping and being very courteous to others, especially when your daughter begs for a Slice of red velvet cake. Thanks AJ for making my adventure adventurous AJ needs to be promoted. Hands down!!! ✅😎✅ I hope next time when I return AJ is the manager....

October 2025

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