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Velvet Taco — Restaurant in Waco

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Velvet Taco
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Nearby attractions
Art Center Waco
701 S 8th St, Waco, TX 76706
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M P Daniel Esplanade, Waco, TX 76706
Silos at Magnolia
601 Webster Ave, Waco, TX 76706
Armstrong Browning Library
710 Speight Ave, Waco, TX 76706
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Fountain Mall
1400 S 5th St, Waco, TX 76706
Earle-Napier-Kinnard House
814 S 4th St, Waco, TX 76706
Historic Waco Foundation
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1015 S Jack Kultgen Expy, Waco, TX 76706
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Velvet Taco

1021 S Jack Kultgen Expy, Waco, TX 76706
4.3(217)$$$$
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attractions: Art Center Waco, Baylor Bear Habitat, Silos at Magnolia, Armstrong Browning Library, Judge Baylor Statue, Fountain Mall, Earle-Napier-Kinnard House, Historic Waco Foundation, restaurants: MOD Pizza, Roberto’s Taco Shop - Waco, TX, Gospel Cafe, Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers, Tortilleria Rio, Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers, Tropical Smoothie Cafe, Sascee's Southern Style Eatery, Pizza Hut, Cajun Craft
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Phone
(254) 218-6870
Website
velvettaco.com

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Featured dishes

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Rotisserie Chicken
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Quesa Birria Brisket Duo
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Tortilla Chips
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Jarritos
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Red Velvet Cake

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Nearby attractions of Velvet Taco

Art Center Waco

Baylor Bear Habitat

Silos at Magnolia

Armstrong Browning Library

Judge Baylor Statue

Fountain Mall

Earle-Napier-Kinnard House

Historic Waco Foundation

Art Center Waco

Art Center Waco

4.9

(48)

Open 24 hours
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Baylor Bear Habitat

Baylor Bear Habitat

4.5

(158)

Open 24 hours
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Silos at Magnolia

Silos at Magnolia

4.6

(1.2K)

Open 24 hours
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Armstrong Browning Library

Armstrong Browning Library

4.9

(32)

Open 24 hours
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Things to do nearby

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Nearby restaurants of Velvet Taco

MOD Pizza

Roberto’s Taco Shop - Waco, TX

Gospel Cafe

Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers

Tortilleria Rio

Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers

Tropical Smoothie Cafe

Sascee's Southern Style Eatery

Pizza Hut

Cajun Craft

MOD Pizza

MOD Pizza

4.5

(431)

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Roberto’s Taco Shop - Waco, TX

Roberto’s Taco Shop - Waco, TX

4.7

(200)

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Gospel Cafe

Gospel Cafe

4.8

(101)

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Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers

Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers

4.3

(868)

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Reviews of Velvet Taco

4.3
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4.0
2y

Hi there! I just wanted to reply regarding that 5th star you mentioned. 🙂 I rarely ever give 5 stars... to me, 5 stars is a "perfect" score and I just feel that a perfect score means there's absolutely nothing to better yourself at, and if there's no room for becoming better- then there's no room for growth- professionally or independently. 😊 I admit that could be a wrong way to look at things but I've always felt that way! Keep up the great work. You seem to have a solid team working for you.

Man oh man oh man... if you haven't already, you must! This is my new favorite place to get taco's! I don't mean your regular crunchy taco... these are stuffed full with all kinds of yummy goodness! My favorite is the rotisserie chicken. I'll get a pic next time I'm there... I've been a coupl3 of times and just scarffed it down! I can tell you it's so delicious tho!! Make sure to get the chips n cheese and save some room for the red Velvet cake too- or take it home but don't go without it! The dining area is pretty small so be aware during the rush-hour dining times, but they have seating on the patio as well. It also gets a little hectic when waiting for your order when it's slammed because your just standing there and everyone is in everyone's way. So if you get claustrophobic, just go during the slower hours. The staff is friendly too so leave a tip in the tip jar if you can!...

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3.0
1y

My wife and I ordered a total of 7 tacos. Only one of those was modified from the menu (no chicken). 3 of the tacos were wrong. We didn't care much but still brought one of them back to get remade (with no chicken). The lady said she would bring the new one to us. We were sitting outside. After about 30 minutes, we had finished eating and decided to leave without the remake. I went in to refill both of our drinks and when the lady saw me, she asked me if she had brought us the replacement taco. I said no, but it was fine. She said she could get it made or offered a refund. I agreed to the refund and she said she had to go get the manager. She came back 2 minutes later with a "$5 off your next visit" coupon. Granted, we were fine with no taco and no refund, but if the cashier goes out of the way to offer a refund, then it should be a refund. Not a $5 coupon for an $8 taco.

Overall, the tacos were okay, but not worth what they cost. (We also got the chips and dip trio appetizer and 2 drinks) lunch was $87. It's safe to say that the "next visit" won't be happening...

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3.0
2y

First time having food from Velevt Taco. Wasn't bad, but wasn't great. Food looked great, the presentation was on point. But taste was lacking. Not some place I would come as a first choice. They do have to complete with MODS Pizza next door when the hipe of a new place wears off. No doubt this store will make it being so close to the college. Seeing the kitchen at work was a nice touch. Watch everything being made. Two things I would suggest to this location. 1. Get someone in the dining area at all times to clean. Almost every group of people that came in had to clean thier own table before even getting food. Not one worked in the 45 minutes that we were there came out to clean anything. Cleanness of the dining area needs improvement a great deal. 2. Dining are is far to small. Once this store starts making profit they need to look into expanding the dining area. College is out and not even a pick season around here. We well be coming back in a month or so to try it again. Some places are always worth a second try. Especially when...

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Samuel LawhornSamuel Lawhorn
First time having food from Velevt Taco. Wasn't bad, but wasn't great. Food looked great, the presentation was on point. But taste was lacking. Not some place I would come as a first choice. They do have to complete with MODS Pizza next door when the hipe of a new place wears off. No doubt this store will make it being so close to the college. Seeing the kitchen at work was a nice touch. Watch everything being made. Two things I would suggest to this location. 1. Get someone in the dining area at all times to clean. Almost every group of people that came in had to clean thier own table before even getting food. Not one worked in the 45 minutes that we were there came out to clean anything. Cleanness of the dining area needs improvement a great deal. 2. Dining are is far to small. Once this store starts making profit they need to look into expanding the dining area. College is out and not even a pick season around here. We well be coming back in a month or so to try it again. Some places are always worth a second try. Especially when they are so new.
El ChiquilinEl Chiquilin
The food presentation was great. However, the taste of the food wasn’t exceptional. Starting with the flour tortilla. I wish it was more of a home style like the H‑E‑B homemade tortillas not the thin ones that you can buy in almost every food store. Maybe for others it isn’t a big deal but when you’re paying 6 to 7 dollars a taco I would expect more. I think the concept of the restaurant- a lot of traditional foods from different cultures blended together- is an awesome idea. However, the tacos tasted as if the flavors didn’t balance well together and just randomly put together. For my fiancé and I, we had 5 tacos, 2 drinks, and a queso and spend 45 dollars. I don’t want to discourage people from trying this place as we all have different taste buds, but we were expecting so much more and didn’t get it. As taco fanatics, my fiancé and I don’t see us coming back. Best of luck to the business.
Alex G.Alex G.
This was my first Velvet Taco experience, stopping in for lunch in October of 2024. As a novelty-seeker, I generally skew toward the most interesting foods when ordering from a place for the first time--and this place did not disappoint. Along with a fountain drink, I ordered three tacos: the Chicken & Waffle , the Spicy Tikka Chicken, and the Cuban Pig. I found the Cuban Pig surprisingly disappointing, but the Tikka Chicken was solid, being a tasty and well-proportioned version of the Indian classic. When I got to the Chicken & Waffle taco, however, I was floored. What looks like something made solely "for the 'Gram" turned out to be one of the best things I have ever eaten. I never would have expected such a perfect combo of flavors and textures when looking at this thing that looks like it belongs at a state fair. Don't sleep on it, Velvet Taco is a win.
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First time having food from Velevt Taco. Wasn't bad, but wasn't great. Food looked great, the presentation was on point. But taste was lacking. Not some place I would come as a first choice. They do have to complete with MODS Pizza next door when the hipe of a new place wears off. No doubt this store will make it being so close to the college. Seeing the kitchen at work was a nice touch. Watch everything being made. Two things I would suggest to this location. 1. Get someone in the dining area at all times to clean. Almost every group of people that came in had to clean thier own table before even getting food. Not one worked in the 45 minutes that we were there came out to clean anything. Cleanness of the dining area needs improvement a great deal. 2. Dining are is far to small. Once this store starts making profit they need to look into expanding the dining area. College is out and not even a pick season around here. We well be coming back in a month or so to try it again. Some places are always worth a second try. Especially when they are so new.
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The food presentation was great. However, the taste of the food wasn’t exceptional. Starting with the flour tortilla. I wish it was more of a home style like the H‑E‑B homemade tortillas not the thin ones that you can buy in almost every food store. Maybe for others it isn’t a big deal but when you’re paying 6 to 7 dollars a taco I would expect more. I think the concept of the restaurant- a lot of traditional foods from different cultures blended together- is an awesome idea. However, the tacos tasted as if the flavors didn’t balance well together and just randomly put together. For my fiancé and I, we had 5 tacos, 2 drinks, and a queso and spend 45 dollars. I don’t want to discourage people from trying this place as we all have different taste buds, but we were expecting so much more and didn’t get it. As taco fanatics, my fiancé and I don’t see us coming back. Best of luck to the business.
El Chiquilin

El Chiquilin

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This was my first Velvet Taco experience, stopping in for lunch in October of 2024. As a novelty-seeker, I generally skew toward the most interesting foods when ordering from a place for the first time--and this place did not disappoint. Along with a fountain drink, I ordered three tacos: the Chicken & Waffle , the Spicy Tikka Chicken, and the Cuban Pig. I found the Cuban Pig surprisingly disappointing, but the Tikka Chicken was solid, being a tasty and well-proportioned version of the Indian classic. When I got to the Chicken & Waffle taco, however, I was floored. What looks like something made solely "for the 'Gram" turned out to be one of the best things I have ever eaten. I never would have expected such a perfect combo of flavors and textures when looking at this thing that looks like it belongs at a state fair. Don't sleep on it, Velvet Taco is a win.
Alex G.

Alex G.

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