Velvet Taco

2525 Rice Boulevard Suite A, Houston
(346) 200-8081

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Cauliflower Taco and Blackened Shrimp Taco
Beer Battered Cauliflower
Red Curry Coconut Queso
Spicy Tikka Chicken
Chicken and Waffles
Rotisserie Chicken
Brisket Nachos †
Nashville Hot Tofu
Korean Fried Rice
Kid's Steak Taco

Menu

Featured items
#3 Spicy Tikka Chicken
Spicy Tikka Chicken, crisp tenders, spicy tikka sauce, buttered cilantro basmati rice, raita crema, Thai basil, flour tortilla | 430 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.
#17 Mexi-Cali Shrimp
Mexi-Cali Shrimp, blackened shrimp, napa slaw, sriracha aioli, avocado, roasted corn pico, micro cilantro, flour tortilla | 280 cal.
#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.
Queso Blanco
Queso Blanco, Chimichurri, Velvet Taco heat sauce, cilantro | 640 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.
#16 Fish n' Chips
Fish n' chips, beer battered cod, curry aioli, french fries, malt vinegar, napa slaw, flour tortilla | 350 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.
#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.
#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.
#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.
#3.5 Picnic Chicken
Picnic Chicken, rotisserie chicken, avocado crema, warm honey-dijon potato salad, crispy chicken skin, cilantro, flour tortilla | 400 cal.
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.
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.
#5 Fried Paneer
Fried Paneer, tomato chutney, tikka sauce, raita crema, Thai basil, flour tortilla | 320 cal.
Elote Guac
Elote Guac, classic guac, roasted corn, queso listo, Valentina, citrus lime crema, queso | 380 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.

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.
#17 Mexi-Cali Shrimp
Mexi-Cali Shrimp, Blackened shrimp, napa slaw, sriracha aioli, avocado, corn pico, micro cilantro, flour tortilla | 280 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.
#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
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
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.
#2 Rotisserie Chicken
Rotisserie Chicken, queso blanco, roasted corn pico, charred tomato poblano salsa, cilantro, flour tortilla | 330 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.
#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.

Veg
#4 Nashville Hot Tofu
Nashville Hot Tofu, crispy tofu, napa slaw, ranch crema, house brined pickles, flour tortilla | 400 cal.
#6.5 Beer Battered Cauliflower
Beer Battered Cauliflower, queso blanco, sabor hot sauce, avocado, roasted corn pico, candied pepitas, flour tortilla | 300 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
#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.
#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.

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

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

Sides
Elote & Chips
Elote & Chips, queso listo, Valentina, crema, queso fresco, lime | 1180 cal.
Queso Blanco
Queso Blanco, Chimichurri, Velvet Taco heat sauce, cilantro | 640 cal.
Elote Guac
Elote Guac, classic guac, roasted corn, queso listo, Valentina, citrus lime crema, queso | 380 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.
Classic Guac
Classic Guac, avocado, cilantro, jalapeno, lime juice, red onion | 240 cal.
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.
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.
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 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 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.

Beverages
Can Coke
Can Diet Coke
Can Dr. Pepper
Bottled Mexican Coke
Topo Chico
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 #2 Rotisserie Chicken
Rotisserie chicken, queso blanco, roasted corn pico, charred tomato poblano salsa, cilantro, corn tortilla | 300 cal.
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 #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.

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Recent Reviews

Fusion tacos run the gamut from outstanding to horrible. These are on the outstanding side. I had the combo: 2 tacos (I picked a beef and a shrimp), elote, and drink for $15. The tacos are large and the meal is a very good value. They gave me a sample of velvet cake, which was delicious.
September 2025
Dropped by on a Saturday afternoon when it wasnt very busy. Tacos were good. Tables were not clean - very sticky to touch and bits of food around. Trash cabinet was stacked with trays and garbage. Disappointing first visit.
August 2025
I had heard soooooooo much about Velvet tacos that maybe the hype outweighed the food. We got elote queso and the Thai one. The former was really good. We also got the fish and chips taco... the kiddo thought it was great. For me, it could have been better. The shrimp taco was good.

The staff was polite and helpful.

Didn't quite like the metal seating option.
July 2025

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Velvet Taco

2525 Rice Boulevard Suite A, Houston, TX 77005
(346) 200-8081