Velvet Taco Menu – Chicago, IL

Type : Taco restaurant

Location : Chicago, IL

Based on 409 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.4 stars. Price $$

✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Takeout ✔️ No-contact delivery

Velvet Taco 60614

Address:
2309 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL 60614

Phone: (872) 999-8228

Website:

Hours

Sunday 11 AM–11 PM
Monday

(Labor Day)
11 AM–11 PM

Hours might differ
Tuesday 11 AM–11 PM
Wednesday 11 AM–11 PM
Thursday 11 AM–11 PM
Friday 11 AM–1 AM
Saturday 11 AM–1 AM

Menu

CHICK
Buffalo Chicken
crisp tenders, house buffalo sauce, Danish bleu cheese, ranch crema, carrots, micro celery, flour tortilla
Rotisserie Chicken (GF)
queso blanco, roasted corn pico, charred tomato poblano salsa, cilantro, corn tortilla
Spicy Tikka Chicken
crisp tenders, spicy tikka sauce, buttered cilantro basmati rice, raita crema, Thai basil, flour tortilla
#3.5 Picnic Chicken
rotisserie chicken, avocado crema, warm honey-dijon potato salad, crispy chicken skin, cilantro, flour tortilla.
VEG
Nashville Hot Tofu (V)
crispy tofu, napa slaw, ranch crema, house brined pickles, flour tortilla
Fried Paneer (V)
tomato chutney, tikka sauce, raita crema, Thai basil, flour tortilla
Falafel (V)
tahini crema, arugula, tomato, pickled fresnos, avocado, pickled red onion, pea tendrils, lettuce wrap
#6.5 Beer Battered Cauliflower (V)
queso blanco, Texas Pete® sabor sauce, avocado corn pico, Texas Pete® dust candied pepitas, flour tortilla
PORK
Cuban Pig
gruyere cheese, slow-roasted pulled pork, honey ham, peppered bacon, grain mustard, house brined pickles, crisp flour tortilla
#8.5 Green Chile Pork (GF)
tomatillo corn stewed pork, avocado, roasted poblano strips, mayo crema, queso fresco, pickled fresnos, cilantro rice, salsa verde, micro cilantro, corn tortilla
Korean Pork
angry crema, kimchee slaw, pickled fresnos, cilantro, corn tortilla
BEEF
Kobe Bacon Burger
peppered bacon, smoked cheddar, lettuce, onion, tomato, pickles, velvet sauce, flour tortilla
Grilled Flank Steak
portobello, queso blanco, grilled red onion, Mexican oregano, corn tortilla
Slow-Roasted Angus Brisket
barbacoa style, red chile mayo, avocado relish, queso blanco, micro cilantro, comté cheese encrusted flour tortilla
FISH
Shrimp & Grits
creole remoulade, blackened shrimp, crispy pepper jack cheese grits, charred tomato salsa, micro cilantro, corn tortilla
Grilled Salmon* (GF)
napa slaw, citrus lime crema, pickled fresnos, roasted corn pico, avocado crema, micro cilantro, corn tortilla
Fish N’ Chips
curry mayo, malted french fries, napa slaw, beer battered Atlantic cod, pea tendrils, flour tortilla
BRUNCH – SERVED ALL DAY
Chicken & Waffle
crisp tenders, peppered bacon, peppercorn gravy, green apple slaw, maple syrup, red chile aioli, chives, waffle tortilla
Bacon & Eggs
crisp tots, chile butter, smoked cheddar, charred tomato poblano salsa, micro greens, corn tortilla
Brisket & Eggs (GF)
brisket & eggs, salsa verde, roasted corn pico, queso fresco, cilantro, corn tortilla
SIDES
Queso Blanco (GF)(V)
Velvet Taco heat sauce, salsa verde, charred tomato salsa, cilantro sprig, blue chips
Red Curry Coconut Queso (GF)
pickled onion, queso fresco, Thai basil, blue chips
‘Elote’ Corn (GF) (V)
queso listo, Valentina, crema, queso fresco, lime
Crisp Tots & Local Egg (GF)
herb goat cheese, smoked cheddar, avocado crema, chile butter, peppered bacon, micro greens
Barbacoa Beef Nachos
blue corn chips, queso blanco, roasted corn pico, lime crema, salsa verde, queso fresco, micro cilantro
BOOZY LIBATIONS
Kick Ass Margarita
premium blanco tequila, orange liqueur, fresh lime juice, agave nectar. frozen or rocks.
Ranch Water
premium blanco tequila, lime juice, agave nectar, lime. SELECT YOUR FLAVOR: Topo Chico regular, lime or grapefruit
Paloma
premium blanco tequila, Jarritos grapefruit soda, lime juice, agave nectar, grapefruit
Beer Available
KID’S MENU
Kid’s Chicken Taco
Rotisserie chicken, smoked cheddar, flour tortilla
Kid’s Steak Taco
Grilled flank steak, smoked cheddar, flour tortilla
Kid’s Cheese Quesadilla (V)
Cheese quesadilla served with lime crema
Kid’s Ham Quesadilla
Honey ham quesadilla served with lime crema
Kid’s Chicken Quesadilla
Rotisserie chicken quesadilla served with lime crema
Kid’s Chicken Tenders
Crisp tenders and tater tots served with ketchup and velvet sauce
Kid’s Tots (V)(GF)
Crisp tots served with ketchup

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Reviews

Audrey S (Dezden)
Came here late on a Monday night. For a late night option this was delicious all tacos are soft shell just an fyi. Chips & queso was delicious. Prices were reasonable, food was fresh. Overall great experience. There is even a kid’s menu for picky eaters.

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Kevin Hill
Wasn’t really sure of what to expect when we decided to dine-in. The resturant itself had very colorful art & was vibrant with a descent music selection for your listening pleasure. The food & pricing for that matter was a little underwhelming. We had the Elote Guac as an appetizer which was okay. I tried the Tikka Chicken Taco which is apparently a favorite, I really enjoyed the fact that the Curry wasn’t over powering, it was a nice compliment to the taco. The Buffalo Chicken & Fish & Chips tacos weren’t really anything different than you could get anywhere else. The Flank Steak Taco was by far the best of the bunch that we had. In all, I felt the food was a little over priced.

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Drew K
This was the best place that I had food in Chicago this weekend. So many tacos to choose from. I got 6 different tacos and each one was so good that I couldn’t decide which one was my favorite. The service was also extremely quick. Less than 5 mins to get our food. 10/10

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Anna N
i got rotisserie chicken and chips and guac, very good. the person at the register was very nice, and you can hear them clearly when they say ur food is ready. music isn’t too loud or quiet. i love places that r shaped like a triangle, and the inside is very cute. i think it’s pretty handicap accessable, but there r some spaces that r kinda tight. im by myslef and have nothing to do, so i decided to share my thoughts 🙂

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Christopher Bland
I’m kinda embarrassed it’s taken me so long to recommend this awesome business! I love their unique approach to tacos and feel it’s worth a visit. I just finished Djing last night and looked for a quick bite. The prices are a bit higher since pandemic and inflation; but the food remains impeccable! I had the rotisserie chicken #2 flank steak #11 & finally tried the Chicken and waffles #18 I also got their elote and cheese dip. Both were awesome! I also brought my wife home the chicken tikka #3 Bring an open mind, appetite, & good vibes. They’ll take care of the rest. My favorite Tacos in the city that aren’t your regular cilantro and onion variety.

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Danielle Roy
The tikka chicken was our favorite but all were delicious. From left to right: tikka chicken, beer battered cauliflower, mexi-cali shrimp, chicken & waffles. They have a wide variety of tacos.

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Sarah Giove
Highly recommend the chicken & waffle inspired taco. The flavors are mind blowing!

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Jeremy DuBrul
Very much “gringo tacos”. More of the school of thought: “If It Goes In A Martini Glass, It’s A Martini”… and so these are tacos because it’s in a tortilla.

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Sophie Lin
really good unique menu options. absolutely loved the veggie options. a tiny bit expensive, but i usually get two tacos and fills me up pretty good.

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brad flament
Velvet Taco is a popular spot for tacos in Chicago, and for good reason. The tacos are delicious, the atmosphere is fun, and the service is friendly. I recently went to Velvet Taco with a few friends, and we all had a great time.I ordered the buffalo taco, which is made with crispy chicken tenders, buffalo sauce, Danish bleu cheese, ranch crema, carrots, and micro celery. The taco was absolutely delicious. The chicken was perfectly cooked, the buffalo sauce was flavorful and not too spicy, and the toppings were all fresh and delicious. I also really enjoyed the flour tortilla. It was soft and fluffy, and it held everything together perfectly.

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