Velvet Taco — Restaurant in Allen

This is our first time trying the food at this place; we’ve previously had margaritas. We got there in the evening and it wasn’t overly busy. We ordered several different items:

Classic guacamole (not pictured): this was as expected and had good flavor. Crispy tots & egg: the highlights of this consist of how crispy the tots were and how perfectly sunny side up the egg was. However, it stops there. The goat cheese is a hard pass. It doesn’t complement any of the other flavors and overpowers the crema or bacon. Queso: was as expected and enjoyed by the whole table. Brisket nachos: these were one of the better options we ordered, but were average. Nothing was great, flavor wise. Mexi-cali shrimp taco: this was probably the best taco of all that we ordered. It was pleasant and paired well with the sriracha aioli. Could’ve dealt without the corn pico. Chicken & waffle: I’m a sucker for this on any menu, but wish I never ordered this. The waffle taco was so soft and spongy; the exact opposite of what you’d want a taco vessel to be. They did too much with this; the taco was sweet, but the taco had a gravy and peppered bacon. It was a mess, both literally and flavor wise. Rotisserie chicken: the chicken had a sweeter flavor and overall, didn’t go well with the accompaniments.

Overall, the use of the roasted corn pico was excessive and the flavor profiles of quite a few items we ordered, just didn’t work. Plus I dislike that they don’t have plates. If a table is sharing nachos or the tots, you’re screwed unless you’re sitting right next to the item. I’ve heard others rave about this place, but unfortunately I won’t...

Came in at 8pm or so, not a bussed table in sight. Dishes were piled in the kitchen, and it looked like some of them were on plates of food that were meant to go out. There was no tea. If you were expecting plates, go somewhere else. Be ready to eat your tacos on a napkin. spend about $20 per person if you include a app, and a drink with 2 tacos. Some of the tacos tasted really good! and others were very disappointing. The queso was oily, and the guacamole had no salt. When ordering i asked for the numbers of the tacos, i believe it was a number 4 or something and when i told the cashier, she said "Do you mean 3.5?".... "no, #4" and pointed to it at the menu where it was the taco i wanted saying #4... This happened twice in the interaction.. Not the worst, but the competence of the employees comes into question. $20 for food that isnt even seasoned right, and no plates in a dirty restaurant that doesn't re-stock drinks. i get they are going for a sort of theme, but at least have the structure to back up the theme of a "cool hip taco bar, where we don't believe in the norm".

the only reason why this isnt a one star review is because the elote in the quac was really really good. That and the chicken tikka taco was very good as well. But seeing how this place has been open for a second now, and they still cant even keep tables clean i cant recommend this. Money better spent at Mexican cactus taco bar...

Met up with my realtor here for a quick bite. I had seen this place being built while on my many trips to the neighboring Target and finally got to visit, and this place did not disappoint!

From the moment we walked in, the experience was seamless. Ordering was straightforward, the staff was welcoming, and our food arrived promptly — piping hot, fresh, and utterly satisfying. I also couldn’t resist trying their margaritas (twice!), and they certainly delivered a delightful buzz. Bonus points for being vegan- and vegetarian-friendly, making it a great option for a variety of dietary preferences.

The atmosphere strikes a perfect balance: upbeat and lively, yet with music at just the right volume so you can still hold a conversation without shouting. The playlist added to the overall vibe without overwhelming it.

What really sets this place apart is their creative take on tacos — fun, inventive, and packed with flavor. The space itself is immaculate, the energy is infectious, and I appreciated thoughtful touches like the drive-thru and a dog-friendly patio.

If you’re looking for a casual spot that hits all the right notes — great food, great drinks, and a great atmosphere — this place is a must-visit....