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Velvet Taco — clean, consistent mexican in Gold Coast. Come for the food, stay for the energy. The cocktail list is worth exploring. No long waits, open late.
Anusha
209 reviews
1110 N State St, Chicago, IL 60610
“Consistency is excellent across every Velvet Taco I’ve been to”
I visited after reading the glowing reviews and ordered beef tacos and a sangria.
Considering the price of the tacos, i was pleasantly surprised to see it came with two.
I’ve visited Velvet Taco at this location and another, and unfortunately the experience feels consistent.
“Great food. Good portion sizes, friendly staff and quick turn around.”
Maria Samaniego
Oct 2025
“Super fun time on Rush and State.”
Super fun time on Rush and State! Perfect spot to grab a meal or a light snack. Great prices, flavor and people!
Delanie Strauss
Oct 2025
“Consistency is excellent across every Velvet Taco I’ve been to.”
Consistency is excellent across every Velvet Taco I’ve been to. As a vegetarian, I recommend the Buffalo Cauliflower and Nashville Hot Tofu tacos (no, don’t get the fried paneer). I always order the Crisp Tots no bacon (the goat cheese and sunny egg combine together to make a delectable flavor). Dining space is very little, though this is the case with most Velvet Tacos nationwide other than maybe the Lincoln Park location. This is a great place to get food after going out as they are open very late. Understand that late night is honestly probably one of their busiest times, so don’t expect great seating availability. But the food is a 10/10 so I can’t really complain!
Anusha
Jul 2025
“Delicious tacos and bowls in a cool funky atmosphere.”
Delicious tacos and bowls in a cool funky atmosphere. Loved my tikka bowl - just the right amount of spice.
Elise Goldstein
Jun 2025
“Been to this location several times and it doesn't disappoint.”
Been to this location several times and it doesn't disappoint. The tacos are unique and very flavorful and come out pretty fast. I really like to sit in the window and people watch while I enjoy their tacos.
Derrick
Jun 2025
“Enjoyed lunch here in Gold Coast area of Chicago.”
Enjoyed lunch here in Gold Coast area of Chicago. Had Chicken Tacos combo with salsa which tasted so good. Tried the guacamole and it was yummy. Fast service. Clean restroom. Upstairs had extra seating. Great experience.
Lisa Carmichael
May 2025
“Great little taco place.”
Great little taco place! Hubby and I loved it. We got the two taco combo with side and drinks. Most taco places I go to, you need three tacos minimum to fill up. The tacos here were stuffed full. I couldn't finish my second taco! Seating in kind of limited, so make sure you get there when they are not busy or just get your order to go. Definite repeat!!
Michelle
Apr 2025
“Wow, was this place good.”
Wow, was this place good. Didn’t know what to expect but had an awesome experience. So many cool taco varieties - I went with rotisserie chicken and brisket which were delish. Guac and chips also very tasty. Great value too - big portions for a reasonable price. Overall, highly recommend if in the mood for tacos.
Max Rosen
Mar 2025
“Chic upscale “hipster” tacos.”
Chic upscale “hipster” tacos. Many delicious options, be adventurous! The elotes is also delicious. Communal dining and there’s also seating upstairs if you need more room, they usually open the windows in nicer weather to overlook Mariano Park. Have been here many times, highly recommended!
cliffb1930
Feb 2025
“BEST TACOS OF MY LIFE!!!!”
BEST TACOS OF MY LIFE!!!!! Spicy Tikka and Korean Fried Rice are the ones I got and these are really something special. So much flavor and look at how filled they are. Places was crowded but the wait time wasn’t long at all. You can eat there or take it to go which was my plan but after the first bite they never made it out the door lol. Run don’t walk!
feranda smith
Sep 2024
“This is a pretty nice and cosy eatery close to the infamous Viagra triangle.”
This is a pretty nice and cosy eatery close to the infamous Viagra triangle! The staff was quite courteous and friendly. They realised I was there for the first time so guided me well to place my order. The Red Velvet cake was quite big so the lady next to the cashier suggested I eat half and take home the rest, which was a pretty good idea. She even offered me a bag to keep it. I wanted to eat vegetarian food, so they had a nice selection of veg Tacos. I had the fried paneer taco and it was delicious. The Red velvet cake was my favourite. Really creamy and flavourful. I liked it so much I came here again the next day just to pick up a red velvet cake 🤭 Price is not on the lower side, but it's not expensive either. Would have liked if there were some nice deals for 2-3 tacos bought together.
Abhimanyu B
Aug 2024
“One word: Wowza! Velvet Taco has some wonderful concoctions of flavor and fun. I had the Spicy...”
One word: Wowza! Velvet Taco has some wonderful concoctions of flavor and fun. I had the Spicy Tikka Chicken taco and the Steak Chimichurri taco and both were delicious. The Tikka Chicken taco was absolutely amazing and I never would have thought it would be so good. I 100% recommend that taco, maybe with some of the loaded nachos. The inside is modern and colorful and the service is simple and quick. Overall, I will definitely be coming back and best believe I’m getting the velvet cake next time, too. Update: Second time was just as fantastic, if not better! I had the Buffalo Chicken taco and weekly special ChatGPTaco 2.0, which were both so delicious. The chicken on the buffalo chicken taco was just what I wanted and the sauces provided a blast of flavor. The ChatGPTaco 2.0 was so random yet such a delicious concoction that I’m guessing was made by ChatGPT. I tried the Red Velvet Cake this time and it was delicious. To be honest, you don’t even need to worry about the cake; just get another taco because there are so many options and they just do not miss! One of my favorite restaurants at the moment, easiest 5 stars!
Brandon Newman
Jul 2024
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