Velvet Taco Opens Feb. 9

Velvet Taco, 1110 N. State, opens Feb. 9. Chef John Franke's globally-inspired tacos, crafted with local ingredients, includes selections such as the Chicago Haute Dog taco (crisp pork belly, house pickles, pickled fresnos, grain mustard, tomato, red onion, poppy seed and celery salt). The Gold Coast eatery will feature a weekly taco selection. A unique "to go" service will be available. velvettaco

VELVET TACO MENU

CHICK

 #1 Buffalo chicken, crisp tenders, house buffalo sauce, Danish bleu cheese, ranch crema, carrots, celery leaves, flour tortilla $3.95

#2 Rotisserie chicken, white queso, roast corn pico, cilantro, smoked poblano salsa, corn tortilla $3.95

#3 Crisp tikka chicken, spicy pepper sauce, buttered cilantro basmati rice, raita crema, thai basil, flour tortilla $3.95

VEG

#5 Fried paneer, tomato chutney, thai basil, tikka sauce, raita crema, flour tortilla $3.50

#6 Falafel, tahini crema, arugula, tomato, avocado, red onion, pea tendrils, lettuce wrap $3.75

PORK

#7 Cuban Pig, gruyere cheese, slow roasted pulled pork, shaved ham, peppered bacon, grain mustard, house brined pickle, crisp flour tortilla $4.25

#8 Annatto shredded pork, avocado crema, house shred, grilled pineapple, pickled onion, queso fresco, cilantro, corn tortilla $3.75

#9 Crisp pork belly, house pickles, pickled fresnos, grain mustard, tomato, red onion, poppy seed, celery salt, flour tortilla $3.75

BEEF

#10 Bacon burger, peppered bacon, American cheese, lettuce, onion, tomato, pickle,velvet sauce, flour tortilla $3.75

#11 Grilled flank steak, portobello, white queso, grilled red onion, mex - oregano, corn tortilla $4.75

FISH

#14 Mediterranean calamari, feta, light Greek salad, tzatziki sauce, Kalamata olive tapenade, flour tortilla $4.25

#16 Fish n’ chips, curry mayo, malted french fries, house shred, beer battered atlantic cod, pea tendrils, flour tortilla $5.25

#17 Ahi poke (raw), ginger-soy vinaigrette, avocado, seaweed salad, pickled fresnos, sesame seeds, himalayan sea salt, micro greens, lettuce wrap $6.75

EGG

#19 Bacon, egg frittata, crisp tots, smoked cheddar, ranchero sauce, micro greens, flour tortilla $3.25

#20 Roast pork, egg frittata, charred tomato-poblano salsa, queso blanco, chili powder, cilantro, flour tortilla $3.25 

SIDES

Rotisserie corn, ‘elote-style‘, queso fresco, asadero cheese, Valentina, crema, lime $3.75

Crisp tots & local egg, herbed goat cheese, smoked cheddar, avocado crema, bacon $5.25

CAKE
Red Velvet $3.25

WHOLE ROTISSERIE BIRDS
BACK DOOR CHICKEN TO GO $20
1 Whole Rotisserie Chicken
2 Sides of Elote Style Corn
6 Corn Tortillas
Roasted Corn, Pico De Gallo & Heat Sauce