The Dallas-based restaurant serves more than 20 varieties of globally inspired tacos, such as the spicy tikka chicken, the buffalo chicken and the slow-roasted brisket. (Courtesy Velvet Taco)
Velvet Taco opened Dec. 14 at 102 W. Campbell Road, Richardson. The Dallas-based restaurant serves more than 20 varieties of globally inspired tacos, such as the spicy tikka chicken, the buffalo chicken and the slow-roasted brisket. It also serves elote-style corn, red curry coconut queso and a variety of alcoholic and nonalcoholic beverages. The Richardson location features hand-painted murals, a drive-thru window for pickup orders, indoor seating for more than 90 people and a covered patio that seats more than 30. The restaurant will operate at 50% capacity for the time being, in accordance with state regulations. 469-445-2666. www.velvettaco.com
Olivia Lueckemeyer graduated in 2013 from Loyola University New Orleans with a degree in journalism. She joined Community Impact Newspaper in October 2016 as reporter for the Southwest Austin edition before her promotion to editor in March 2017. In July 2018 she returned home to the Dallas area and became editor of the Richardson edition.
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