Since its founding in 2011 in Dallas, Velvet Taco has expanded into six southern states, including North Carolina, Georgia, and Tennessee. The brand is now on its way to South Florida, where it is preparing to launch a location in Fort Lauderdale. The Fort Lauderdale location will open at 305 S Andrews Ave, Suite 115.

Velvet Taco’s menus vary by location, but they revolve around the taco, (naturally), categorized by protein: “chick”, beef, pork, fish, and “veg”. The taco varieties are decidedly international. A flair of Indian cuisine shows up in varieties like Spicy Tikka Chicken tacos and Fried Paneer tacos, served at the Addison Dallas location. Under pork, we find both the Cuban Pig taco and the Korean Fried Rice taco.

The South Andrews Avenue location will be part of Riverwalk, joining a food and drink community that includes Tin Roof, Rivertail, Sushi Sake, and Matchbox.

Velvet Taco is also at work on a location in Wynwood.

Neil Cooney, WhatNowMiami