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2021 Velvet Taco Holiday Guide for Taco Lovers

November 29, 2021

The holidays aren’t always about tacos. But they should be. We’re sharing five of our favorite things that will make any taco lover happy this season. Plus, we have a little surprise in store for you for the New Year. Read on to learn more.

Eater Austin: Where to Eat in Austin After Midnight

November 22, 2021

Austin’s food scene extends deep into the night, where very hungry people seek out after-hour meals post-hang-outs, parties, bar crawls, or just general evening cravings. In the city, this means late-night restaurants, bars, and food trucks serving food well beyond the usual working day with midnight tacos, pizza, and fancier fare for those night owls, […]

Dallas Morning News: Velvet Taco Takes Home Gold!

November 16, 2021

Dallas Morning News, Best of DFW, recently recognized Velvet Taco as the best restaurant in the “Taco” category. Velvet Taco took home the gold medal which is the best you can receive. There were thousands of submissions and to be named #1 is an honor. Velvet Taco also took home the bronze for “Best Chain […]

KISSFM 102.5: Kelsee Pitman Says OMG to Velvet Taco’s #WTF Menu

October 12, 2021

Even if it isn’t Taco Tuesday, it’s a good day to go to Velvet Taco When they announced they were coming to Lubbock, I was ecstatic. Being from Austin and having best friends from Dallas, I’ve been there quite a few times. From an easy lunch with their drive-thru, a fun place to get drinks […]

QSR Magazine: Velvet Taco Storms Ahead with ‘Relentless’ Growth Mantra

October 5, 2021

Velvet Taco CEO Clay Dover experienced many sleepless nights throughout the pandemic. With hundreds of thousands of restaurants permanently closing in 2020 and hundreds of billions of dollars lost throughout the industry, no one could blame him for being so nocturnal. Despite the concerns, he’s found that Velvet Taco has only become stronger. The chain […]

Restaurantology: The Velvet Taco ‘Tribe’

October 5, 2021

Clay Dover is scaling Velvet Taco – and he is doing it fast. But only after years of putting in the time to build a tribal culture of devout team members. Clay and Restaurantology host, Andrew, talk about the importance of creating a culture that is ‘sticky’ and one that retains talent, provides career opportunities […]

Velvet Taco’s Culinary Team Accepts Menu Masters Award

October 5, 2021

Velvet Taco has been named as Nation’s Restaurant News Menu Masters Award winner in the category of Best Limited Time Offer for our WTF: Weekly Taco Feature. Our culinary leaders accepted the award at the Menu Masters celebration on October 4th at the Create Conference in Denver, CO. Congratulations to the entire Velvet Taco […]

Nation’s Restaurant News: WTF is Velvet Taco?

September 23, 2021

Velvet Taco had never opened more than four units in one year. With 17 units heading into 2021, the chain was growing but slowly and sustainably. Then the chain opened four units in the first quarter.

KBTX – Thinking beyond the taco shell: Velvet Taco brings a creative spin to tacos

September 8, 2021

COLLEGE STATION, Texas (KBTX) – Velvet Taco is now open in Century Square in College Station, and the fast-casual concept is elevating the game when it comes to tacos in Bryan and College Station.

Chicago Food Magazine: Velvet Taco to Open Third Chicago Location July 26

July 23, 2021

Velvet Taco, the taco concept serving up globally inspired taco combinations, opens its third Chicago location in Fulton Market at 910 W. Randolph Street on Monday, July 26.

Fashionado – What to know before you go to Velvet Taco at the Interlock

July 19, 2021

Fashionado is a fashion & lifestyle brand where readers indulge in a myriad of trending topics from the world of design, art and culinary.

GREAT DAY SA: Velvet Taco serves up a globally inspired cuisine

July 6, 2021

Velvet Taco serves tacos inspired from dishes around the world.

Secret Atlanta: Inventive Taco Joint ‘Velvet Taco’ Expand With New Location Opening In The Interlock

June 29, 2021

With one location already in Buckhead, Velvet Taco are about to bring more tasty treats to Atlanta.

Fast Casual: Velvet Taco opening 2nd Atlanta location

June 29, 2021

Dallas-based Velvet Taco will begin welcoming customers to its second Atlanta location next week in The Interlock at 1115 Howell Mill Road.

Metro Atlanta CEO: Velvet Taco Opens Its Doors In The Heart Of West Midtown At The Interlock

June 29, 2021

Velvet Taco, the unparallel taco restaurant, wowing customers with its globetrotting tacos, will begin welcoming customers to its second Atlanta location in The Interlock at 1115 Howell Mill Road on June 14.