Restaurants in Veracruz Port, Mexico: Gastronomy & Typical Cuisine

Las Barricas

A truly Jarocho ambience can be experienced in this restaurant, where you get an assortment of typical food from Veracruz and a beer on the side. The ambience is livened up by a live band and friendly service.

Cafe de La Parroquia

Famous political, intellectuals, and religious personalities as well as artists, have all come to this corner restaurant for over a century, where the milk coffee known as "cafe lechero" was invented. You can hear the classic tinkling of the spoons (sound to call a waiter to the table), taste a careful selection of foods, sweet bread and the sweet-scented coffee that comes from a secret formula. Now, a third generation proudly takes care of this unique tradition that has become part of Veracruz.

"Güero, Güero" Ice Cream

When this ongoing, almost chanting, shout is heard on the street "Pasele guero, guera, guero, guera" (which roughly translates as "This way Blondie!"), then that's the indication you have finally arrived to the traditional ice cream shops of Gutierrez Zamora street. There you'll find the most unimaginable ice cream flavors like the jobo ice cream (yellow plum) or nanche (a small golden tropical fruit) to complement the warm evenings in Veracruz.

El Veneciano

Are you in the mood for a romantic candlelit dinner under the stars? In Boca del Rio, El Veneciano brings typical Italian recipes to your table. Second level is composed by a system of terraces with beautiful views and casual Mediterranean ambience. First level is air conditioned.

El Cacharrito

Today the best meats in Veracruz are served here in the traditional Argentinean style. Informal colonial decor and personal attention make of this restaurant a perfect place for a family dinner.

La Mera Madre

On the coast of Veracruz, the concept of La Mera Madre was born to accommodate the market, for both tourists and locals alike, that needed a quality restaurant. It offers innovative dishes of traditional and international cuisine as well as top notch installations and service, all this with the backdrop of carefully chosen decor. Its spectacular facade features the bow of a ship protruding into the street. At La Mera Madre, there's flavor on board.

Mariscos Ochoa

Mariscos Ochoa is a restaurant with more than 20 years of experience, curbing the cravings of many a discerning palate, with exclusive and exquisite recipes that maintain it as a favorite among locals and tourists alike. There is live music in its air conditioned hall, which can seat up to 120 people.

Palapa Iguana

Delight your palate at this simple and delicious restaurant where local Veracruz cuisine is the specialty, fresh fish and seafood being the main dishes, served in either the open air palapa (open-sided, thatched-roofed structure) restaurant or right on the beach, underneath an umbrella. Find out why the "Palapa Iguana" is the ideal place to learn more about "jarocho" cuisine, at very modest prices.

Samborsito

If you are craving Mexican food, like the tasty "garnachas", Samborsito is definitely the place for you. Founded over 35 years ago, the main draw at this typical Veracruz restaurant is the offering of unique dishes like "picadas verdes" and "gordas negras" ("Picadas Verdes" are miniature flat, fried, corn-dough bowls filled with sauces and topped with cheese and garnishes depending on the region. Gordas Negras are thick puffed up tortillas mixed with beans during preparation). What a wonderful experience!

La Viuda

This famous, unassuming restaurant in Alvarado has a lively coastal ambience, serving its delicious dishes to high-ranking politicians as well as to local villagers. Here you can come to eat, drink and spend a good time listening to Jarocho music. We guarantee you will leave, just itching to come back.

Mariscos Villa Rica

The Villa Rica restaurant, including its three branches, is a respectable place where the years pointed it out as the best place to satisfy your cravings. We recommend trying the "ceviche" and "callo de hacha" ("ceviche" is a cocktail of raw fish marinated in lime and mixed with various ingredients while "callo de hacha" is scallops prepared in the same fashion) which are served here. You can also try typical dishes from Veracruz like the chilpachole (spicy soup) or the minilla alvaradena (cooked fish with tomatoes and chilis). For dessert, even though it isn't all that typical, try the corn cake with coconut ice cream.