Velvet Taco
Texmex · Chicago
Open
closes 12am
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orders & questions
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Open · closes 12am · try the Quesa birria (GF) †
What to order
from the menu
Quesa birria (GF) †
Quesa birria pulled pork, gruyere, queso listo, pickled red onion, griddled corn tortilla, birria consomé for dipping
WTFs

Chicken & waffle
Chicken & waffle crisp tenders, bacon, peppercorn gravy, apple slaw, maple syrup, red chile aioli, chives, house-made waffle tortilla
WTFs

Seasonal veggie bowl (V) (GF) †
Seasonal veggie bowl roasted veggies, guac, corn pico, avocado crema, pickled onion, queso blanco, napa slaw, basmati rice
Velvet Bowls

Velvet for Two
Velvet for Two $25 available after 4pm daily choose any 4 tacos*, 2 individual sides, and 2 fountain beverages *May exclude some WTFs
Velvet for Two$25
Spicy tikka chicken bowl
Spicy tikka chicken bowl crisp tenders or rotisserie chicken, tikka sauce, raita crema, red cabbage, cucumber, Thai basil, basmati rice
Velvet Bowls
Rotisserie chicken (GF) † or steak* bowl
Rotisserie chicken (GF) † or steak* bowl rotisserie chicken or grilled steak, queso blanco, corn pico, black beans, guac, avocado crema, ranchero salsa, cilantro, basmati rice
Velvet Bowls
Texmex — food to try
2 on this menuBirria✓ On the menu
Slow-braised beef with its consommé for dipping. Order it if it's on the board.
Here it's “Quesa birria (GF) †”.
Elote✓ On the menu
Grilled corn with crema, cheese, and chile — the side everyone photographs.
Here it's “Elote (V) (GF) †”.
Menu
from the website · 2026-09-02Prices and items may have changed. Display only — this restaurant isn't taking orders here yet.
WTFs
2 for $10
Velvet for Two
Velvet Bowls
Sides & Cake
Kick Ass MargaritasDine-in only
Kids
Backdoor Chicken
1110 N State St, Chicago, IL, 60610
Open· closes 12amAll hours ▾Hide ▴
- Wednesday (today)
- 10:30am–12am
- Thursday
- 10:30am–1am
- Friday
- 10:30am–4am
- Saturday
- 10:30am–4am
- Sunday
- 10:30am–12am
- Monday
- 10:30am–12am
- Tuesday
- 10:30am–12am
Hours from the restaurant's website — call ahead on holidays.
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