Location: Veracruz
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Veracruz, Mexico Food Guide: 10 Seafood food Must-Eat Restaurants & Street Food Stalls in Veracruz
Reviews on Seafood food in Veracruz, Veracruz, Mexico. Veracruz (American Spanish: [beɾaˈkɾus] ( listen)), formally Veracruz de Ignacio de la Llave (American Spanish: [beɾaˈkɾuz ðe iɣˈnasjo ðe la ˈʝaβe]), officially the Free and Sovereign State of Veracruz de Ignacio de la Llave (Spanish: Estado Libre y Soberano de Veracruz de Ignacio de la Llave), is one of the 31 states that, along with the Federal District, comprise the 32 federative entities of Mexico. It is divided in 212 municipalities and its capital city is Xalapa-Enríquez.
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10. Akelare
Overall Ratings
4 based on 44 reviews
Reviewed By MarriedAnd-Over-50
It is a small-medium size, it has air conditioner and the decor seems frankly poor, not much thought or love into it, with the bar as the main attraction. It is Spanish Food. We started with prepared camparis to drink, a liquor from herbs, a bit bitter, so it had a mix of something sweet which made it nice. I ordered a shrimp stew and a salad on the side since it is served with rice only. My aunt ordered the fish in green sauce, it had a very large piece of cooked potato. My uncle ordered the calamari in its ink and my other aunt the octopus in its ink. They were advised by the oldest aunt to order a half-order because the full portions are large...so there were a lot of left overs because "they don't listen" :-) . I was offered a lot of calamari and octopus, I tasted them but I don't really care for either or. I expected a better shrimp stew, it was average, the best I had is in another restaurant, in another Estate. I almost flipped when a woman on the table behind me started to smoke. It is an indoor setting so when I could I asked the server if one was allowed to smoke inside -hoping the answer was negative and he could tell her- but he said "yes, do you need an ashtray?". So I talked to myself to calm down and realize I am a tourist and I need to respect their ways...so I ignored the smell, although when I noticed 30 minutes later the same woman had 3 cigarette butts on the ashtray and was starting her 4th I felt like throwing the contents of my glass her way...I didn't...and was glad to hear my elders were ready to leave. It took a long time for the waiter to bring me the bill, we were all getting impatient. Starting with the name, one "r" is pronounced soft in Spanish and the restaurant personnel pronounce it hard, which would make the spelling a double "r "...Akelarre, not Akelare...
9. Mariscos Villa Rica Diligencias
Overall Ratings
4 based on 53 reviews
Gracias a más de 30 años al servicio de los paladares veracruzanos, conocemos la fórmula ganadora para satisfacer los apetitos de nuestros comensales.
Reviewed By JandNMc
Food was quite good - I enjoyed the grilled fish which was cooked nicely, though the vegetables were a little over boiled . Service was good with some language issues due to my lack of Spanish. The restaurant has a nice casual atmosphere that was very friendly
8. El Bayo
Overall Ratings
4 based on 131 reviews
Reviewed By Lalo_de_Mexico
My emphasis is food, prepared and presented as it would be at a local home. Having visited restaurants and homes in Veracruz for twenty years, I can say this is it. In fact, friends kid me about paying the restaurant "when we have the same thing at home." Fortunately, I have both. I have been to El Bayo numerous times, alone, with family, and with friends. The restaurant became one of my primary destinations in all Mexico when local people directed me there years ago.Not having Arroz a la Tumbada at El Bayo would be like not going to Veracruz! That is my minimum. If I'm in in the city long enough, I might have something different on a second visit.Again, the emphasis is food, the Veracruz way. If you want a fancy or "upscale" experience, or, especially, if you are uncomfortable with seafood presentations that may be new to you, don't go.Authentic food; excellent value (Dallas has the same Arroz a la Tumbada at $US 18 a plate!)
7. Palapa PEREA
Overall Ratings
4 based on 43 reviews
We are a restaurant that specializes in the preparation of seafood and Veracruz breakfasts with the best "picadas" of #Veracruz. We´ll be glad to seeing you at #PalapaPerea.
Reviewed By MarkBethel_Ohio
We had lunch, fish of course in Veracruz, where the fish is located caught. It was delightful. This is a neighborhood restaurant where you eat under the palapa or thatched roof. We ate there several times and never encountered any tourists or norte Americanos. The staff's English is not sure, but we never had any difficulty at all communicating. Thank you very much for your visit and your coments.Kind regards...
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6. Fisher's Veracruz
Overall Ratings
4 based on 59 reviews
Seafood excellence since 1989® Avant-garde mexican cuisine, all of our dishes are cooked at the moment. Come to visit us and get to know our world famous and absolutely exclusive Bar a la Vista service.
Reviewed By Juan A
All is really good. I enjoy every visit.Excellent serviceGood variety of foodPrice is a litle bit high but it worthsNice locationI am triyng to find a negative point but is not easy.... may be next time :)
5. La Cevicheria
Reviewed By 643wilberh
The place is located in side the Emporio Hotel, to be honest I was not sure to go in and visit but my hunger maybe do it. I have the shrimp aguachile and it was good, and I also had the tostadas of tuna, octopus and fish the best had to be the octopus since is not something easy to cook, the food was good but if you come to a port you can expect something more fresh, but the guys Jorge P and Rey David mane my state amazing the service was on spot and the friendliness was very welcome, it is hard to find good service in some places near a port but in this hotel made the stay welcome. Good morning 643wilberth !Thank you very much for sharing your experience at Emporio Veracruz Hotel. I'm glad to know our team has create a unique experience doing what we Love to do. Our staff would be delighted to see you again soon.Saludos desde Veracruz, Mexico!
4. Mardel
Overall Ratings
4 based on 231 reviews
The combination of quality and experience offered at El Gaucho Restaurant and a unique view of the Bay of Veracruz combine to create Mardel. The restaurant offers seafood specialties, argentinean grill and internationally influenced dishes with local and
Reviewed By Monchoart
I was walking along the coast side in Veracruz, looking for someplace to have a hearthy breakfast, put the "palapas" around the Aquarium are very awful, then i found Mardel... it barley goes noticed because it has a very little sign, but as you are entering you can feel that you are in a different place; the decoration is great, the service is attentive, and the food is not out of this world but great for the city's standards, and if you add the seaview, the good quality and the overall cleaness you have a great place to have a good breakfast and to relax while enjoying it, totally recommended!
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3. El Gaucho
Overall Ratings
4 based on 333 reviews
Reviewed By 123JoseC
Dont let the name Gaucho Restaurant fool you is one of the restaurant the best Mexican food in the are. Yhey have gorditas , tacos, mole, tostaditas well everything you can imagine bery good and good prices you will not believe how good of the prices are there. I recommend it.
2. Villa Rica Mocambo
Overall Ratings
4 based on 1648 reviews
Reviewed By 221vikas
After 4 years of not visiting Veracruz, I read some negative comments about this restaurant. I'm glad I still decided to come here again. I love it!!! We asked this time "Pulpo con pure de camote", "Ceviche coco mango", "Platano relleno de mariscos", "Tarta de elote", "Ensalada de mariscos", "Cerveza Sur". 2 people $850 mxp. Would go back again and again. Hi, thank you very much for your visit and your comments, we hope to see you back soon!
1. Mariscos Villa Rica, Costa de Oro
Overall Ratings
4 based on 302 reviews
Reviewed By agregorich84
Went here on the first night in veracruz. Food was tasty. Music was good. Server Luis Maldonado was very patient and helpful explaining the different foods on the menu. I am not familiar with veracruz cuisine and needed some explanations on the different ways they prepare the fish.Hello, thank you very much for your visit and your comments, we hope to see you soon!
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