Velvet Taco: high-protein, low-calorie picks
Here are the 80 Velvet Taco items with nutrition. We sorted them by protein so you can find something filling that fits your calories. Every number comes from the nutrition Velvet Taco published, as listed on restaurant.nutritionix.com.
44 items are 400 calories or less. 3 have 30 g of protein or more. The most protein at 400 calories or less is French Dip Taco (23 g).
Most protein, 400 calories or less
| Item | Cal | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| French Dip Taco1 taco | 320 | 23 | 24 | 15 |
| Kids Steak Taco (Schaumburg)1 taco | 340 | 22 | 19 | 18 |
| Bacon Smash Burger Taco1 taco | 390 | 22 | 19 | 24 |
| GF Rotisserie Chicken Taco1 taco | 300 | 21 | 23 | 14 |
| Kids Steak Taco1 taco | 310 | 21 | 19 | 16 |
| Rotisserie Chicken Taco1 taco | 330 | 21 | 22 | 17 |
| GF Spicy Tikka Chicken Taco1 taco | 350 | 21 | 33 | 16 |
| Rotisserie Chicken Taco on Fresh Corn Tortilla1 taco | 290 | 20 | 17 | 15 |
| Buffalo Chicken Taco1 taco | 350 | 20 | 24 | 18 |
| Chicken Caesar Smash1 serving | 380 | 19 | 23 | 24 |
Most protein, 400 to 600 calories
| Item | Cal | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Slow-Roasted Angus Brisket Taco1 taco | 510 | 28 | 21 | 35 |
| Kids Chicken Taco1 taco | 410 | 24 | 25 | 23 |
| Quesa Birria Taco1 taco | 420 | 24 | 21 | 26 |
| Quesa Birria Taco on Fresh Corn Tortilla1 taco | 410 | 23 | 16 | 27 |
| Chicken & Waffle Taco1 taco | 500 | 22 | 35 | 29 |
| Kids Chicken Quesadilla1 order | 600 | 20 | 38 | 39 |
| Kids Steak Quesadilla (Schaumburg)1 order | 560 | 19 | 35 | 37 |
| Brisket Nachos0.5 order | 580 | 19 | 47 | 34 |
| Spicy Tikka Chicken Taco1 taco | 410 | 18 | 39 | 19 |
| Kung Pao Chicken1 serving | 420 | 18 | 45 | 18 |
Most protein for the calories
Items of 800 calories or less with at least 15 g of protein, ranked by grams of protein per 100 calories.
| Item | Cal | Protein | Per 100 cal |
|---|---|---|---|
| French Dip Taco1 taco | 320 | 23 | 7.2 |
| GF Rotisserie Chicken Taco1 taco | 300 | 21 | 7.0 |
| Rotisserie Chicken Taco on Fresh Corn Tortilla1 taco | 290 | 20 | 6.9 |
| Kids Steak Taco1 taco | 310 | 21 | 6.8 |
| Kids Steak Taco (Schaumburg)1 taco | 340 | 22 | 6.5 |
| Rotisserie Chicken Taco1 taco | 330 | 21 | 6.4 |
| GF Spicy Tikka Chicken Taco1 taco | 350 | 21 | 6.0 |
| Kids Chicken Taco1 taco | 410 | 24 | 5.9 |
| Quesa Birria Taco1 taco | 420 | 24 | 5.7 |
| Buffalo Chicken Taco1 taco | 350 | 20 | 5.7 |
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Questions
What item under 1,000 calories has the most protein at Velvet Taco?
Spicy Chicken Tikka Bowl (1 bowl): 36 g protein, 970 calories, going by the chain's published nutrition.
What is a high-protein, low-calorie option at Velvet Taco?
At 400 calories or less, the most protein comes from French Dip Taco (1 taco): 23 g protein, 320 calories; Kids Steak Taco (Schaumburg) (1 taco): 22 g protein, 340 calories; Bacon Smash Burger Taco (1 taco): 22 g protein, 390 calories.
Where do these Velvet Taco numbers come from?
From the nutrition information Velvet Taco publishes, last checked November 3, 2026. Menus and recipes change, so check with the chain when it matters.