Velvet Taco – Mexican
This vibrant culinary destination reimagines the taco as a global canvas, where bold international flavors and chef-driven creativity collide in a high-energy, eclectic space. Each hand-held masterpiece offers a sensory journey, from the aromatic heat of spicy tikka chicken and the smoky richness of slow-roasted brisket to the playful, soul-warming crunch of chicken and waffles. The atmosphere buzzes with a modern, edgy spirit, inviting guests to explore a menu that celebrates the art of the unexpected.
522, Congress Avenue, 78701 +15122985223 https://www.velvettaco.com/location/6th-congress/0Cuisine: Mexican
Price range: $
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, high-protein, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-sodium, mediterranean, pescatarian, plant-based, anti-inflammatory, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, tlc, volumetrics, zone, juice-cleanse, macrobiotic, sesame-free, soy-free
Diet fit at Velvet Taco
Dairy-Free at Velvet Taco
Velvet Taco in Austin has 1 dairy-free-tagged dish on its current menu, including Classic Guac. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at Velvet Taco
Velvet Taco in Austin has 1 gluten-free-tagged dish on its current menu, including Classic Guac. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at Velvet Taco
Velvet Taco in Austin has 13 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Mexi-Cali Shrimp, Red Velvet Cake and Mexi-Cali Shrimp Bowl. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at Velvet Taco
Velvet Taco in Austin has 4 high-protein-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Rotisserie Chicken, Quesa Birria Pork Duo and Grilled Steak. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at Velvet Taco
Velvet Taco in Austin has 3 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Velvet Taco Bottled Water, Kick Ass Margarita and Classic Guac. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegetarian at Velvet Taco
Velvet Taco in Austin has 12 vegetarian-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Red Velvet Cake, Seasonal Veggie Bowl and Elote. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Heart-Healthy at Velvet Taco
Velvet Taco in Austin has 2 heart-healthy-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Grilled Salmon and Kids Cheese Quesadilla. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Sodium at Velvet Taco
Velvet Taco in Austin has 8 low-sodium-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Red Velvet Cake, Queso Blanco & Chips and Chimichurri Steak. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at Velvet Taco
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Quesa Birria Pork Duo | 2.1 g | 66.6 g |
| Crisp Tots & Sunny Egg | 21.4 g | 66 g |
| Elote Guac | 36.2 g | 56.2 g |
| Slow-Roasted Angus Brisket Bowl | 49.2 g | 49.8 g |
| Beer Battered Cauliflower | 75.9 g | 49.2 g |
| Slow Roasted Angus Brisket | 58 g | 46.9 g |
| Rotisserie Chicken or Steak Bowl | 47.6 g | 45.7 g |
| Korean Fried Rice | 110.3 g | 40.8 g |
| Kids Chicken Taco | 29.4 g | 36.9 g |
| Spicy Tikka Chicken | 91.7 g | 31.8 g |
| Spicy Tikka Chicken Bowl | 25.6 g | 31 g |
| Elote | 43.6 g | 30.5 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently closed
Hours
- Sunday - Wednesday
- 11:00 AM - 12:00 AM
- Thursday
- 11:00 AM - 1:00 AM, Fr, Sa 11:00 - 4:00 AM
Menu
Tacos
- Spicy Tikka Chicken - $4.25: crisp tenders, spicy tikka sauce, buttered cilantro basmati rice, raita crema, Thai basil, flour tortilla Available at: dinner, lunch
- Buffalo Chicken - $4.25: crisp tenders, house buffalo sauce, carrots, bleu cheese, ranch crema, flour tortilla Available at: dinner, lunch
- Rotisserie Chicken - $4.25: queso blanco, roasted corn pico, charred tomato poblano salsa, cilantro, flour tortilla Dietary tags: High-Protein, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken & Waffle - $4.75: crisp tenders, peppered bacon, peppercorn gravy, green apple slaw, maple syrup, red chile aioli, scallions, waffle tortilla Available at: breakfast, brunch, dinner, lunch
- Slow Roasted Angus Brisket - $5.25: barbacoa style, red chile mayo, avocado corn pico, queso blanco, micro cilantro, comté cheese encrusted flour tortilla Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grilled Steak - $5.25: portobello mushrooms, queso blanco, crispy red onion, Mexican oregano, corn tortilla Dietary tags: High-Protein, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chimichurri Steak - $5.25: grilled flank steak, buttered cilantro basmati rice, chimichurri, avocado, pickled fresnos, queso fresco, cilantro, flour tortilla Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Bacon Smash Burger - $4.95: peppered bacon, smoked cheddar, lettuce, onion, tomato, pickles, velvet sauce, flour tortilla Dietary tags: High-Fiber, Volumetrics Available at: dinner, lunch
- Quesa Birria Pork Duo - $5.5: slow-roasted pulled pork, gruyere cheese, queso listo, pickled red onion, cilantro, griddled corn tortillas, birria consomé for dipping Dietary tags: High-Protein, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Korean Fried Rice - $4.5: slow-roasted pulled pork, gochujang egg fried rice, red chile aioli, pickled red onion, jalapenos, grilled pineapple, cilantro, flour tortilla Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mexi-Cali Shrimp - $5.25: blackened shrimp, napa slaw, sriracha aioli, avocado, roasted corn pico, micro cilantro, flour tortilla Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grilled Salmon - $5.5: napa slaw, citrus lime crema, pickled fresnos, roasted corn pico, avocado crema, micro cilantro, corn tortilla Dietary tags: High-Protein, Halal, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fish n' Chips - $4.95: beer battered cod, curry aioli, french fries, malt vinegar, napa slaw, flour tortilla Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Beer Battered Cauliflower - $4.25: queso blanco, sabor hot sauce, avocado, roasted corn pico, candied pepitas, flour tortilla Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Paneer Cheese - $4.25: tomato chutney, tikka sauce, raita crema, Thai basil, flour tortilla Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Nashville Hot Tofu - $4.25: crispy tofu, napa slaw, ranch crema, house brined pickles, flour tortilla Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
Velvet Bowls
- Spicy Tikka Chicken Bowl - $11.5: crisp tenders or rotisserie chicken, spicy tikka sauce, raita crema, marinated red cabbage, cucumber, Thai basil, buttered cilantro basmati rice Available at: dinner, lunch
- Rotisserie Chicken or Steak Bowl - $12.5: rotisserie chicken or grilled steak, queso blanco, roasted corn pico, black beans, guacamole, avocado crema, charred tomato poblano salsa, cilantro, buttered cilantro basmati rice Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Slow-Roasted Angus Brisket Bowl - $13.5: barbacoa style brisket, queso blanco, roasted corn pico, black beans, guacamole, red chile aioli, comté cheese tortilla halves, micro cilantro, buttered cilantro basmati rice Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Seasonal Veggie Bowl - $10.5: seasonal roasted veggies, guacamole, roasted corn pico, avocado crema, pickled onion, queso blanco, napa slaw, buttered cilantro basmati rice Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mexi-Cali Shrimp Bowl - $12.5: blackened shrimp, napa slaw, roasted corn pico, sriracha aioli, guacamole, micro cilantro, buttered cilantro basmati rice Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
Sides & Cake
- Red Curry Coconut Queso & Chips - $5.5: pickled onion, queso fresco, Thai basil, blue corn chips Available at: dinner, lunch
- Queso Blanco & Chips - $5.25: chimichurri, Velvet Taco heat sauce, cilantro, blue corn chips Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Classic Guac - $5.25: avocado, cilantro, jalapeno, lime juice, red onion, blue corn chips Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber, Juice-Cleanse, Soy Free, Sesame Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Elote Guac - $5.95: classic guac, roasted corn, queso listo, Valentina, citrus lime crema, queso fresco, lime, blue corn chips Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Elote - $4.5: queso listo, Valentina, citrus lime crema, queso fresco, lime, blue corn chips Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Crisp Tots & Sunny Egg - $6.5: herb goat cheese, smoked cheddar, avocado crema, chile butter, peppered bacon, scallions Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: breakfast, brunch, lunch
- Brisket Nachos - $10.5: slow-roasted angus brisket, queso blanco, blue corn chips, roasted corn pico, citrus lime crema, chimichurri, queso fresco, cilantro Available at: dinner, lunch
- Red Velvet Cake - $6.5: house made red velvet cake, cream cheese frosting, cajeta drizzle Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, GERD-Friendly
Beverages
- Kick Ass Margarita - $9.5: Lunazul premium blanco tequila, orange liqueur, lime juice, agave nectar. Rocks or Frozen. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Juice-Cleanse
- Sangrita - $9.5: red wine blend, kick ass margarita, boozy pineapples and apples
- Ranch Water - $10.5: Lunazul premium blanco tequila, lime juice, agave nectar, lime. Choice of Topo Chico flavor.
- Can Soda - $3.75: Coke, Diet Coke, or Dr. Pepper
- Velvet Taco Bottled Water - $2.5: Bottled water Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Macrobiotic
Kids
- Kids Steak Quesadilla - $6.5: grilled steak quesadilla served with citrus lime crema Available at: dinner, lunch
- Kids Chicken Taco - $5.5: crisp tenders, queso blanco, tater tots, cheese blend Available at: dinner, lunch
- Kids Cheese Quesadilla - $4.5: cheese quesadilla served with lime crema Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
Frequently Asked Questions about Velvet Taco
- Is Velvet Taco dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. Velvet Taco has 1 dairy-free-tagged dish on its current menu, including Classic Guac.
- What can I eat at Velvet Taco on a dairy-free diet?
- Classic Guac carry the dairy-free tag, out of 1 tagged dish on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does Velvet Taco have vegan options?
- Yes. 3 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Velvet Taco Bottled Water and Kick Ass Margarita.
- Is Velvet Taco gluten-free?
- 1 dish is tagged gluten-free on the current menu. Chefi never infers allergen tags from a dish name alone, but a tag is not a certification — confirm preparation with the restaurant if you have celiac disease or a severe sensitivity.
- What is the highest-protein dish at Velvet Taco?
- Quesa Birria Pork Duo, at roughly 66.6g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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