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Velvet Taco
Taco Restaurant$$$$
Near North Side, Chicago
"Paneer & Chicken tikka tacos!!!!!!!! Nuff Said!"(7 Tips)
"Spicy tikka chicken and Cuban pig tacos were great!"(3 Tips)
"couple frozen margaritas and life"(4 Tips)"Grab a square of Red Velvet Cake to share on the walk home."(5 Tips)
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Lukas CarvajalApril 10, 2017Very delicious American tacos. Been here multiple times. Great service and cool places to sit on second floor. My favorite is the raw tuna taco. Not a top taco place for me because it isn't authentic.
Phuong HAugust 18, 2015If you want comfort food, order grilled steak taco with crunchy slaw. If you favor the spice, opt for the tikka taco. Added on the margarita for good measure!
Graylyn RooseMay 25, 2017The chicken tikka tacos are my favorite, with the falafel tacos not far behind! Lots of space and great for groups, and a decent local beer selection too. What more could you want from a taco place?
Mike BowlesAugust 5, 2023Get the standards before you go for the specials. Korean fried rice taco was bangin, as was the chicken tikka (like everyone says). Gets a little sketch around bar-close time
Brad HagerNovember 30, 2019GREAT & unique tacos, decent size, 2 are enough for most people. The shrimp & grits taco, and the chicken & waffle tacos are VERY good. The pre-mix margaritas are terrible. Red velvet cake is yummy.
Taco heaven! Choices range from vegetarian, healthy (tacos w/crispy lettuce instead of tortillas), Indian flavored, bbq, tuna poke style, seafood etc. & $10 roasted chicken specials on Mondays!👍
TheOutOfTownerDecember 23, 2019The Elote corn, Cuban pig were great. Would skip the tikka chicken taco. They have local craft beers and fun drinks. The seating isn’t the most comfortable, it’s social & makes for a great quick meal
Erik RowleyNovember 1, 2015Wow I never knew this place was outside Dallas! The rotisserie chicken taco is my favorite and a slice of velvet cake is a must!
John R Dallas JrApril 11, 2019An unlikely delight. From the outside and inside, it looks like an underdeveloped restaurant concept, which appears to be rather intentional. It’s a little off, it’s a little odd, it’s a lot of good.
The grilled flank steak taco and chicken Tikka are amazing. Rotisserie corn is also great. And their frozen Margheritas are a steal!
George LeeJune 7, 2016Chicken tikka masala taco is a game changer. The chicken is actually battered which just blows my mind. Everyone else needs to step up their taco game.
- Diana FriessJune 14, 2019This isn't your average taco joint. Choose from a list of 21 different tacos and always try the Taco of the Week. Got a sweet tooth, too? Grab a square of Red Velvet Cake to share on the walk home.
Melissa DagdaganApril 21, 2018I really enjoyed the tikka chicken taco and the Cuban taco. Make sure to order a side of the elote.
Wael HazzaziAugust 19, 2018Chicken tikka is delight, unique and tasteful. Fish n Chips is also good with that curry mayo. Falafel is just okay.
Sarah SmithSeptember 28, 2015I really enjoyed the shrimp and grits taco! The rotisserie chicken taco could have had a little more seasoning. Margs are also not too sweet just right!
Carrie CollinsJuly 19, 2015Had the fish and chips and pork belly. Both spot on with the flavors. Lively atmosphere, frozen margaritas, and great music complete the experience!
Jen FoxMay 6, 2016Loved the chicken tikka taco. The ahi was pretty disappointing, especially for the price. Good selection of different tacos.
Danielle EbsteinMarch 13, 2016Can't go wrong here-- daytime or late night. Just a tip: if you're in a rush, the tots take longer. But I would say they are worth the wait!
For something different, try the ahi poke. The grilled flank steak is also delicious. Share the loaded tots and egg. It's a lot for one person to handle.
WeilynMarch 29, 2016Tacooooos!! Raw tuna, cheeseburger, shrimp and grits, and steak were our favorites. Cool soda choices too
As a Dallas transplant, I love that Velvet Taco is here. Great late night spot in the Viagra Triangle.
Dieter KieselNovember 13, 2018This isn't your regular taco joint. Choose from a list of 21 different tacos and always try the Taco of the Week. Got a sweet tooth, too? Grab a square of Red Velvet Cake to share on the walk home.
Josh SciannaMarch 19, 2018Top 5 taco joint based on quality and selection. The cake/taco combo is deceptively good. I recommend the chicken tinga and paneer tacos.- Jane LeDecember 12, 2015Spicy tikka chicken and Cuban pig tacos were great! Don't forget to to squeeze like on the rotisserie corn to add another level of flavor.
Shannon KingOctober 25, 2015Superb tacos! Chef inspired, tasty, reasonably priced. Tots, every time. Get the tots!!
Neoshi CNovember 2, 2017The Red Curry Coconut Queso was delightfully delicious and loved the house music playlist. 👍🏼
Redeye ChicagoMarch 12, 2015Velvet Taco isn't another drunk food stop, but rather a thoughtful restaurant doling out well-executed Indian, American, Cuban, Asian and Middle-Eastern staples that happen to be served on a tortilla. Read more
Noah RosenMarch 16, 2017These are easily the best tacos I have ever had, and I'm from SoCal. Wow. Fish and chips taco, paneer taco, all of them.
Can't go wrong with pretty much anything on the menu, but I'm partial to the Fish & Chips and Shrimp & Grits tacos.
Stephanie LivingstonMarch 14, 2016The tots!!! My dream. Falafel Taco in shrimp and grits Taco amazing
maite aSeptember 11, 2016It is place to try "original" and diffrent tacos that I have ever been to. The ahi tunna is amazing
Melissa EMarch 25, 2015The tots and corn are worth getting, hard to choose between! For tacos I love buffalo chicken or the fried paneer.
MaggieNovember 23, 2016The spicy chicken tikka masala was one of our favorites! On the other hand, I didn't love the curry mayo on the fish&chips.
Max MossAugust 23, 2015Come here with an empty stomach and go crazy. Definitely try the breakfast tacos. The tots are great too.
Emilio COctober 13, 2015Cool American take on Tacos. Don't go in expecting authenticity, but they are super creative. Love it.
Tasty tacos, in a fusion style. Breakfast tacos all day are a nice bonus (plus tots!)
Anand DhanasekharanJune 3, 2016A very small local taco joint. But I wouldn't call it an authentic taco shop though. The tacos were tasty and the place looks like a taco version of Five-Guys.
Jarad SaladinoMarch 19, 2017The tacos are delicious but outrageously expensive I think I paid a little over $8 for a coke and one fish taco.
- A bit fancy-pants, but tasty tacos in an informal surroundings. Great for people watching in the triangle.
Bee WilliamsJanuary 8, 2016This place was amazing! Interesting selection of tacos! The hamburger one was so good
Steak, paneer, buffalo chicken, fish & chips, & pork belly! ALL CREATIVE, FLAVORFUL, & AMAZING.
John CassilloJanuary 25, 2020Big tacos, so probably don’t need to order more than two. Highly recommend the tikka masala taco.
Patrick BaskinOctober 12, 2015Great ambience and tacos are super cool combos (chicken tikka taco was delicious)- Several creative, unconventional tacos here, but don't overlook the simple Rotisserie Chicken Taco.
I got 4 tacos, each amazing in its own right. Tikka chicken blew my mind.
SanoliOctober 21, 2016This place is ahhhhmazing! Every single taco type I have tried is deelish! A must try
Paige KaliskiMarch 21, 2017you can get vegan things here! i got the nashville hot tofu taco made vegan and it was 👌
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"great rum drinks, wine selections aren’t bad. Fun cuban speakeasy vibe. great for dates or small groups!"
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"Love this place. Staff always courteous beyond expectation. Highly curious and knowledgeable team. It’s a literary anchor in a neighborhood afloat in entertainments."
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"The deviled egg app was beautiful and delicious. Each egg half had a unique mix of toppings. I highly recommend!"
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