Is Velvet Taco a good company to work for?

Velvet Taco has an overall rating of 3.5 out of 5, based on over 102 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has decreased by 3% over the last 12 months. 45% of employees would recommend working at Velvet Taco to a friend and 39% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about Velvet Taco have been left by employees working as Counter Server , Cashier and Manager .

Does Velvet Taco pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Velvet Taco employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.1 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Velvet Taco. This rating has decreased by 3% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Velvet Taco?

45% of Velvet Taco employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Velvet Taco 2.7 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.7 for culture and values and 3.2 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Velvet Taco?

Manager (20) , Counter Server (15) , Cashier (13) , General Manager (7) , Server (4) , Line Cook (3) , Restaurant Manager (3) , Culinary Manager (2) , Director (2) , HOH Cook (2)

What are the pros of working at Velvet Taco according to real employee reviews?

"The management and food were great" ((in 8 reviews)); "Free food that’s pretty much it" ((in 7 reviews)); "The staff is friendly, and you can get good tips on busy nights." ((in 4 reviews)); "fun work environment" ((in 4 reviews)); "I love the opportunity to work with a team that is passionate about food & people, where you feel like part of a family not just a number." ((in 4 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Velvet Taco according to real employee reviews?

"In 4 moths ive seen atleast 4 managers quit, 3 of them new managers." ((in 6 reviews)); "No work life balance, schedule is inconsistent" ((in 3 reviews)); "Management needs work and better communication" ((in 3 reviews))

What are the top reviewed Velvet Taco locations?

Dallas , Houston , Austin , San Antonio , Chicago , Charlotte , Atlanta , Norman , Lubbock , Frisco , Richardson , Nashville , Pittsburgh , Buckhead , Sandy Springs

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Velvet Taco reviews

3.5

45% would recommend to a friend

(100 total reviews)

Chris Schultz

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39% positive business outlook

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Velvet Taco has an employee rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars, based on 100 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Velvet Taco employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Restaurants & Food Service industry (3.7 stars).

Reviews by job title

100 reviews

1.0

Aug 4, 2025

horrible

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

flexible hours, decent pay, easy job overall

Cons

favoritism, lack of accountability, never on employee side

3.0

Jul 11, 2025

Decent

Cashier

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Decent pay for relatively easy work (Most of the time, late night rushes suck)

Cons

Hours suck most of the time.

4.0

May 31, 2025

Overall good experience

Counter server

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Positive, upbeat environment Decent pay Never bored, always something to do

Cons

Late night hours Extensive closing duties

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Jobs at Velvet Taco

Restaurant Cashier $14 - $16