Velvet Taco Expands its Taco Empire

By Tricia White | Managing Editor 

Velvet Taco, the renowned taco chain known for its diverse and globally inspired menu, is excited to announce its newest location, opening in Allen, TX on July 17, 2023. It is Velvet Taco’s sixth new restaurant opening in Texas in 2023, proving its tremendous success across the brand’s home state. The new restaurant will be in the heart of The Village at Allen, right off Highway 75, making it a go-to destination for families, foodies, and taco lovers. The Allen restaurant marks the brand’s 42nd location nationwide. 

Velvet Taco Brings Family-Friendly Flavors to Allen

Located in close proximity to the bustling city of Dallas, Allen, TX, a city that was voted the #2 place to live in 2017, offers an ideal backdrop for Velvet Taco’s continued growth. The town boasts a variety of family-centric attractions like city parks and nature preserves, as well as late night activities such as live music performances and karaoke.

As Velvet Taco continues to reach cities outside of its hometown of Dallas, taco lovers across the country can now enjoy the brand’s one-of-a-kind culinary creations. With its innovative approach and commitment to quality, Velvet Taco is poised to become a beloved fixture in the Allen community.

In addition to its family-friendly atmosphere, Allen also has a thriving foodie scene and an appreciation for culinary excellence. Velvet Taco’s menu can satisfy the town’s craving for delicious and scratch made flavors, while also introducing the community to new, globally inspired options.

“At Velvet Taco, we are committed to pushing the boundaries of what a taco can be. We are thrilled to bring our globally inspired flavors and out-of-the-ordinary menu to the vibrant city of Allen.

Velvet Taco’s Allen General Manager Josip Janjic

The new Velvet Taco location in Allen will be located at 190 E Stacy Rd, Allen, TX 75002. Operating hours will be Sun – Wed 11am – 11pm, Thur 11am – 12am, and Fri – Sat 11am – 2am.


About Velvet Taco 

Founded in 2011, the Dallas, Texas-based restaurant brand set out to elevate the taco through globally inspired recipes and the freshest ingredients. The acclaimed restaurant provides a broad sampling of international tastes and inventive combinations, delivering flavors that are as memorable as they are delicious. In addition to dozens of local and national accolades, in 2016, Velvet Taco was awarded Nation’s Restaurant News “Hot Concept” and in 2020 they were named Nation’s Restaurant News MenuMasters Award winner in the category of Best Limited Time Offer for their Weekly Taco Feature. Velvet Taco has over 40 locations in Texas, North Carolina, Georgia, Illinois, Tennessee, and Oklahoma. For more information, including a complete menu, visit velvettaco.com and follow the brand on Facebook and Instagram @VelvetTaco.   

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