Franchising

Velvet Taco opening 41st location

Provided by Velvet Taco

May 25, 2023

Dallas-based Velvet Taco, which made the 2023 list of Fast Casual Top 100 Movers & Shakers, will open its 41st restaurant next month in Waco, Texas, at S. Jack Kultgen Expwy. It will also debut its River City Menu in two San Antonio locations, The Rim and The Pearl.

The Waco location will feature Velvet Taco's rustic design and vibe while bringing its own connection to the Waco community through various artistic embellishments, according to a company press release. The exterior of the restaurant will have a 670-square-foot patio with seating for 45 guests overlooking the area just before Waco Creek and Kiwanis Field as well as interior seating for 46 guests.

"We can't wait to share our passion for tacos with the people of Waco, and with the growth of the downtown area, we feel Waco is moving in the right direction and we want to be a part of that movement," President Clay Dover said in the release. "We're confident that our unique menu and inviting atmosphere will make Velvet Taco a new favorite in the area."

Menu debuts
The River City menu, exclusive to the chain's two San Antonio restaurants, features four tacos — Picadillo, Puffy Taco, Al Pastor and the Quesa Birria Duo.

"The River City Menu was created for our two San Antonio locations keeping in mind the local San Antonian favorites while adding a Velvet Taco spin," Director of Culinary Chef Venecia Willis said in the release. "Like our Picadillo, which offers a twist on a classic with our crispy capers."