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Velvet Taco - The Heights

Velvet Taco - The Heights Velvet Taco, located on N Shepherd Drive, is a taco restaurant that aims to elevate the traditional taco through globally inspired recipes and the freshest ingredients. The restaurant offers a broad sampling of international tastes and inventive combinations that deliver flavors as memorable as they are delicious.

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06/03/2026

This Weeks Spicy Tahini Salmon is bringing the heat. 🔥

Spicy tahini grilled salmon + buttery cilantro rice + cucumber + tomato + parsley + red onion + avocado + lemon vinaigrette.

06/02/2026

Mood because its tikka tuesday and you know what that means...$3.75 tikka tacos + $7.50 tikka bowls all day, every tuesday 🤤

06/01/2026

Today is Backdoor Chicken Monday. You know what to do. 🏃

Whole rotisserie chicken, queso blanco, guac, corn pico, 6 tortillas, chips, and hot sauce for just $20.
To-go only. While supplies last.

05/31/2026

Tomorrow’s life hack: Backdoor Chicken Monday 😮‍💨

Chef V turned Backdoor Chicken into chicken oyster nachos. What are you making?

1 whole rotisserie chicken, queso blanco, guac, corn pico, 6 tortillas, chips, and hot sauce for only $20. 🔥

05/29/2026

charged for having the best tacos in town 🚨🌮

05/28/2026

your date may have canceled but velvet for two didn’t 😮‍💨. 4 tacos, 2 sides + 2 drinks all for $25.

05/27/2026

chicken enchilada WTF drops today 🌮🔥 and yeah… she’s loaded.
butter cilantro rice, grilled chicken, queso blanco, poblano cream sauce, roasted corn pico + micro cilantro

05/26/2026

any of our tacos can be made on a lettuce wrap 🥬 same flavors, just a lighter move 🤝

here’s a few to start:
rotisserie chicken: 220 cal / 19g protein
bacon smash burger: 290 cal / 20g protein
chimichurri steak: 260 cal / 16g protein
grilled salmon: 140 cal / 8g protein
mexi-cali shrimp: 180 cal / 8g protein
spicy tikka chicken (w/ rotisserie chicken): 260 cal / 15g protein

05/24/2026

the only thing we’re filling up this weekend is $5 margaritas🧂🍋‍🟩 available all Memorial weekend long.

05/23/2026

if it’s not a $5 marg, I don’t want it. 🫡

05/22/2026

Long weekend & $5 spicy pineapple & kick ass margs? yeah... you’re set😏.

5/22-5/25 only.

05/21/2026

yeah, you heard that right. 4 tacos + 2 individual sides + 2 drinks for only $25 👀 Velvet for Two available after 4pm daily.

05/20/2026

our fave veggie is back. 🌮Mexican grilled sweet potato: grilled sweet potato, goat cheese crema, napa slaw, candied pepitas, pickled onions, micro cilantro, flour tortilla

05/19/2026

if it’s tuesday, it’s tikka tuesday. $3.75 tikka tacos & $7.50 tikka bowls all day 🤤 

05/18/2026

dinner hack: turn your Backdoor Chicken into nachos 🔥 Backdoor Chicken available every Monday!! how have you hacked the BDC?

05/17/2026

Backdoor Chicken. tomorrow. it’s our fave monday cheat code. 1 whole rotisserie chicken, 1 queso, 1 guac, 1 corn pico, 6 tortillas for $20. stay tuned, tomorrow Chef V is taking us through one of her fave BDC dinner hacks...

05/16/2026

obsessed is an understatement. 4 tacos + 2 individual sides + 2 drinks for $25. Velvet for Two available after 4pm daily 😎

05/15/2026

grads 🤝 tacos and queso. 🎓🌮

05/14/2026

sharing is optional... 4 tacos + 2 individual sides + 2 drinks for $25 🫶 Velvet for Two available after 4pm daily.

05/13/2026

yeah, you’re gonna want this one. drop a 🌮 if you’re pulling up this week.

pork al pastor : slow-roasted pulled pork, adobo butter sauce, annatto crema, pickled red onions, avocado, grilled pineapple, micro cilantro, corn tortilla

05/12/2026

tuesdays are for tikka. $3.75 tikka tacos + $7.50 tikka bowls all day, every tuesday 🤤

05/11/2026

🚨 Velvet for Two just dropped 🚨 dinner, done right. 2 individual sides + 2 drinks + 4 tacos for $25. available after 4pm daily.

it’s time to celebrate those who do the most and then some... moms!! we are so grateful for our kick ass VT moms who mak...
05/10/2026

it’s time to celebrate those who do the most and then some... moms!! we are so grateful for our kick ass VT moms who make Velvet Taco what it is. 🌮🫶
p.s. don’t forget to bring your mom tacos today.

we broke our own rule. Backdoor Chicken available tomorrow. 😏you know what to do. these will go fast. plan accordingly.
04/30/2026

we broke our own rule. Backdoor Chicken available tomorrow. 😏

you know what to do. these will go fast. plan accordingly.

04/28/2026

tikka sauce is our one true love
🔥TIKKA TUESDAY🔥
$3.75 Spicy Tikka Chicken Tacos
$7.50 Spicy Tikka Chicken Bowls

Lookin good
04/02/2021

Lookin good

Our WTF this week is our Fried Goat Cheese taco featuring our Crispy tots with a local egg. Don’t forget to wash it down with a crisp refreshing Paloma!

Our WTF this week is our Fried Goat Cheese taco featuring our Crispy tots with a local egg. Don’t forget to wash it down...
04/01/2021

Our WTF this week is our Fried Goat Cheese taco featuring our Crispy tots with a local egg. Don’t forget to wash it down with a crisp refreshing Paloma!

Come check out our new WTF starting tomorrow! Chicken Cordon Bleu!!
03/02/2021

Come check out our new WTF starting tomorrow! Chicken Cordon Bleu!!

What a great day to sit on our patio and enjoy a slice of cake!
02/23/2021

What a great day to sit on our patio and enjoy a slice of cake!

Finishing up the finishing touches! Can’t wait to open January 11, 2021!
12/17/2020

Finishing up the finishing touches! Can’t wait to open January 11, 2021!

Address

2001 N Shepherd Drive
Houston, TX
77008

To get to the restaurant at N Shepherd Drive in Houston, you can take bus #20 or #44 that stops near the intersection of N Shepherd Drive and W 24th Street. Alternatively, if you are driving, take I-10 East or West and exit at N Shepherd Drive. There is limited street parking available nearby, but there is a paid parking lot located on W 23rd Street and Durham Drive which is less than a block away from the restaurant.

Opening Hours

Monday 11am - 11pm
Tuesday 11am - 11pm
Wednesday 11am - 11pm
Thursday 11am - 11pm
Friday 11am - 12am
Saturday 11am - 12am
Sunday 11am - 11pm

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What people say

Taco restaurants have become a staple in the food industry, offering a variety of flavors and combinations that satisfy any craving. However, Velvet Taco takes it to the next level with their globally inspired recipes and use of only the freshest ingredients. Located on N Shepherd Drive in Houston, this taco restaurant provides a unique experience that is both memorable and delicious.

What sets Velvet Taco apart from other taco restaurants is their inventive combinations of flavors from around the world. From Korean pork to Indian paneer, each taco is bursting with bold and unique tastes that will leave your taste buds wanting more. The use of fresh ingredients also adds to the overall quality of each dish, ensuring that every bite is packed with flavor.

In addition to their tacos, Velvet Taco offers a variety of sides such as elote corn and red curry coconut queso that perfectly complement any meal. Their drink menu includes refreshing options like agua frescas and margaritas that are perfect for washing down all the deliciousness.

Overall, Velvet Taco is a must-visit for anyone looking for an elevated taco experience. With their globally inspired recipes and commitment to using only the freshest ingredients, this taco restaurant on N Shepherd Drive in Houston delivers unforgettable flavors that will keep you coming back for more.

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