This is our favorite Mexican spot. The food always tastes fresh and comes in good portions. The thing that stands out the most to me is their salsa. It's so delicious we always buy a large container and a bag of their fresh tortilla chips to take home. read more

Great food customer service is very nice. Food options are great celebrated my brothers birthday there had a great time

We seriously love this place! The owners are there most every time we go there for dinner and we always enjoy our visit! Food is well priced, it isn't overly loud, and the staff looks knows we enjoy hotter salsa so the just bring it to our table. Our recommendation is to go try Veracruz and engage with the owners and staff. You won't be disappointed! Oh by the way we got the fried cheesecake last night. It is unbelievable! read more

Veracruz Mexican Restaurant - This is a pic of the fried cheesecake. Well prepared, and large enough to share! We did. - Mexican Near Me - Middletown, Ohio

After many visits here I still find it to be average at best. The people are freat, but the food seems to be lacking. The refried beans have almost no flavor, the rice is bland, and they use a low grade cheese. read more

So good. Servings are well worth the price. Margarita is one of the best I've had besides when in Mexico. The fajita Burritos are massive. Enchiladas are really good. Maybe a bit to much white cheese sauce. Would recommend getting it on the side. Waitress was Ashley. Great job and very attentive. Will be back read more

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Always amazing food. High quality, fresh, hot and fast. Great service and drinks. Overall my favorite Mexican restaurant around.

I can't believe we didn't try this place sooner! One of my husbands friends mentioned this place yesterday morning. My husband told me about it so we stopped in for lunch! We were greeted by friendly staff and seated promptly. With our yelp check-in, we received a free small cheese sauce, which was delicious! The chips and salsa were fresh and delicious, too. My husband ordered a steak burrito and I ordered the chicken fajitas. The portions were HUGE! My fajitas included a lot of peppers (which is rare!). It was served with beans and rice, which were also great. The flour tortillas were warm and fresh. These fajitas were hands down the best I've had in a restaurant! My husbands steak burrito was killer, too! The steak was tender and perfectly cooked. The portions were so large that we didn't eat dinner last night! The service was fantastic, the restaurant was clean and the prices are fair. This place is a gem!! read more

Veracruz Mexican Restaurant - Steak burrito at the top & chicken fajitas below. Brand and rice on the left side. Phenomenal!! - Mexican Near Me - Middletown, Ohio

Amazing meal. Amazing server Manuel. Highly recommend. We had the burrito, chimichanga and fajitas. So excellent and the hostess was so sweet and their t-shirts are so affordable. read more

Food was alright. Been to many different Mexican restaurants and this wasn't the best. Chips were stale fast. Once they sat out for a while. Salsa was not good. Definitely American salsa you buy at Walmart. Not homemade. And food was like something I buy at a fast food restaurant. read more

Came here for some carry out and a drink while I waited. I sat at the bar and tried to order a drink from the bartender. I was told I had a server, but he'd get the drink started for me. I got my drink it took at least 5 minutes for a server to come up to me. It took another ten for her to come back to take my order. It took over 60 min to get my food. They did give me a free entree, for next time because of the wait. The food was decent, but the service wasn't. Maybe I just came in on an off night, but nothing special here. read more

This is the standard by which we judge most Mexican restaurants that we visit now. We have had a few visits with exceptional service, and a few with just average service, but the food is always excellent. My favorite dish is the Chori Pollo, and it has become a favorite for one of my kids as well. My wife likes the enchiladas, and my other daughter usually goes with tacos of some kind. They have good chips, good salsa, and we always order white cheese dip. I will say that the one time we got queso fundido it was not as good as I have had other places, but it's hard to go wrong with good chorizo and cheese. They have sweet tea (which is almost a requirement for my family at this point). Not all places in this area have horchata, so having that available is a big plus in my book too. Definitely recommend. There are TONS of cookie-cutter mexican places locally, and this one is a nice change. They need to do a better job with signage because it's in a strip mall off of a connecting road, but it's hard to see unless you know it's there. read more

This is an awesome place. The staff is great, friendly and very accommodating. The boss margaritas are the best. read more

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The food is amazing the service is wonderful and the restaurant is the best Mexican around. It is our go to place and whenever we go somewhere else we are always comparing it to Veracruz! Service is really quick and the food is excellent! read more

My family and friends dine here often. Once we are free to return to dining inside, we will be back. The friendliness of the staff and the speed of service is wonderful but the quality of the food is better than any others. read more

Average Mexican restaurant here. Not bad at all, but nothing to really set it apart from other places.

The Margaritas were good and inexpensive. The queso dip was also good. The tacos weren't very good at all. I would go back for drinks and maybe to try something other than the tacos. read more

Veracruz Mexican Restaurant - Mexican Near Me - Middletown, Ohio

Great food and great environment and decor at this restaurant. The server was "juggling" a ton of tables so the service was just okay, but understandable as he was trying to cover a ton of tables. Our food was hot and fresh and the portions were HUGE. Fresh ingredients and food served piping hot ! read more

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In need of a lunch spot while attending my nephew's all-day soccer tournament at a nearby park, I decided to try Veracruz because Mexican restaurants are reliably good. As is typically the case, the meal started with chips and salsa - neither of which were anything special. I also ordered guacamole, and while it was a beautiful consistency, it was quite bland - a sad day indeed when guacamole disappoints. My shrimp quesadilla lifted my spirits from there though as it was overstuffed with plump, well-cooked shrimp. I was surprised by the freshness, size, and quality of the shrimp which I feared may be of the tiny salad-sized variety (and assumed would probably be overcooked). For the price, the portion was very generous, and despite its deliciousness, I couldn't finish my quesadilla because I was so full. Service was very fast but not quite as friendly. I was dining with a small group (4 adults, 2 kids) and we only had two checks, but when we received them they were wrong, which always puts a damper on things at the end of a meal. All things considered, it's not a bad lunch option for its area (we couldn't find much by way of a non-chain eatery), but I wouldn't go out of my way to return. read more

Best Mexican food around, the Boss Margarita is amazing! And service is the best in Middletown

We love Veracruz! It's been one of our favorites since we moved here two years ago. The main reason I wanted to add my review was to give some credit to the amazing service we have received the past two times we have visited. Our waitress on both occasions was Jessica...she is AWESOME! Super friendly and handled our "weird" orders with ease! We will always ask for her when we go to Veracruz! And BTW...the food is awesome! My girls and husband always get Chori Pollo and they love it! I always get their enchiladas in some form...hand down the best I've had since moving to Ohio. Again...thanks to Jessica and the staff at Veracruz! We will see you soon! read more

We love Veracruz. We used to go a lot before COVID but haven't been back since COVID. We will be back soon for sure though!

This is the best Mexican restaurant in Middletown. It's nestled in a grubby strip mall in a weird location, but it's wonderful. The chips and salsa are the best in town. The chips are warm and the salsa is cold- making a great combination. Recommendation: Steak fajitas They have lunch specials, happy hour specials and a great atmosphere. Service is quick, efficient and accurate- which is a plus for anywhere. The establishment is clean and spacious. They place festive music and have delicious looking mixed drinks. Since I visit during lunch hours, I can't be drinking, so never really tried them. read more

Love to eat at Bella Cruz the prices are awesome the services fast the food is hot Parkins a little bit of a hassle at times but the food makes up for it read more

Decent Mexican. Sometimes can be salty. Certainly a winning choice compared to el rancho grande.

Typical Mexican restaurant..started off with complimentary tortilla chips and salsa. Chips were warm, thin, and crispy. The salsa needed a little more heat but otherwise good. The margaritas were good and reasonably priced. I ordered the #20 carnita burrito. Delicious, tender pork stuffed with rice and beans. They put a side of cheese sauce on the side to pour over the burrito. My only disappointment was when I checked in, I got an offer for a free 4 ounce cheese sauce and they would not honor it. So if this is the first time trying Veracruz and you are a Yelper, if this offer pops up when you check in, be prepared to hear no. I don't know if the business owner needs to remove the offer or update the expiration date but they will not honor it. Other than that, everything else was good. read more

Went for Cinco. Expected busy time and it was. Waited quite long for server, chips came quickly. Had to ask for waters 3 times. Margarita was called top shelf but no buzz at all from a pitcher for either of us. 3 people got their food but not nine. Two served first then like 5 minutes later my wife got hers. Mine came 15 minutes later after everyone had basically finished. Asked to speak to a manager. Two people came over but neither one seemed like a manager. Just kept saying we were real busy. Doesn't explain food times. Turns out someone took my food order. No rice and beans on 3 orders. Again excuse was we're busy and we ran out of those. People at table across from use got their food after and surprisingly they got beans and rice. No effort to make it right comp my meal. Kept asking for some acknowledgment and male person finally said we'd get 25% off both our total bills. Went to cashier to pay and they only wanted to do 50% of my entree like $8. Tried to explain and cashier just kept saying we're really busy. We never complained about the wait even though the whole process took almost 2 hours. Spoke Spanish to each other which is rude since I have no idea what was said. Seemed disrespectful in tone but not sure. Definitely won't return. Too many places with better food and service. Never say you'll do something and then try to change that. read more

Yuck! Did not like the food at all. Very bland.., very "Americanized" tasting and not authentic at all. The service was good and staff were very nice. read more

Stop wasting your money at El Raunchy and go here instead! Service was OUTSTANDING from the second my family walked through the door. A party of over 20 people was ahead of us, and our food still came out quickly. The staff was incredibly accommodating and courteous. Also very kid friendly. The chips were crisp and fresh, and the salsa was obviously fresh, flavored beautifully with cilantro. They also give guest their own salsa bowl. (It's those little things that make all the difference.) As for the food, I had the choripollo, which is a combination of chicken and chorizo in a light cheese sauce served with rice, beans, and tortillas. My partner (who is an experienced chef, restaurant consultant, and general manager) was raving about the service and food. I'll definitely be back! read more

Decided to try something different while we were at the Outlet Mall Shopping. I had never even heard of Veracruz, but am glad I have now. The feel was very Mexican, which is a big plus for me. So many chain Mexican restaurants do not feel authentic, but this did. We came in for a late lunch and left stuffed...with leftovers. My wife ordered the chicken enchiladas and said they were good. I got the supreme enchiladas and really enjoyed them. It was, by far, the best beef enchilada that I have had in a long, long time. For some reason, the beef never tastes like beef. This was delicious and beefy. The other enchiladas were also tasty, but the beef was the stand-out for me. Their salsa is slightly bland and could use some heat, but that is more of a preference thing. Give this place a try, you may like it. read more

They must of changed their salsa since I was here last! Freaking amazing it's flavor now is top notch! Perfecto! They are up and running like a wonderful professional business. It's quite busy tonight but the waiters and waitresses are on it!! Pics to come when my dinner arrives! I highly recommend this place- FYI Chipotle isn't real mexican food.this place is!!!!! read more

Veracruz Mexican Restaurant - Oh my jesus! Phenomenal again spicy as all get out but delcious!!!!!! - Mexican Near Me - Middletown, Ohio

This is a great place to meet the girls for a nite out. We have been there several times and never disappointed. Margaritas are the best and food portions are more than I can eat. read more

The best Mexican food around! Brought my husband here tonight for his first time. He was equally impressed. Don't be afraid to try something different when you go. You won't be disappointed. read more

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The owners are amazing people and the staff reflect this in the service they provide. The food is excellent and the margaritas are amazing!

Best guacamole and carnitas, friendly staff , very clean . Fast service and great margaritas

Great salsa, guacamole, and habanero hot sauce! I enjoyed all the food and the ambiance read more

We found Veracruz on Yelp and was looking for something different so thought we'd give it a go. The restaurant itself is really festival and the decor was colorful and pleasant. We were seated right away and I got the jalapeño margarita while my husband had a beer. The chips and salsa along with some guacamole was a good start. I got a burrito that was covered in a quest sauce with chorizo with grilled shrimp on top. Inside was onions and chicken strips. Lettuce, rice and sour cream on the side. My husband got the carnitas. The food was delicious and serving was huge. The service was friendly and prompt. The restaurant was clean as well as the bathrooms. They have cool T-shirt's to buy. We will be back !! read more

I had the carnitas burrito. The burrito seemed to be a lot of tortilla shell. The pork was tender and juicy but maybe just a bit salty. Inside the burrito was only refried beans and pork. Lettuce was fresh and crisp. Rice average. Friends had chicken fajitas. Very good and they would order again. Came with four tortillas instead of the usual three. Generous with portion size for both meals. Clean facilities and friendly staff. read more

Veracruz Mexican Restaurant - Fajitas and carnitas burrito. Be careful not to overload on the nachos and chips! - Mexican Near Me - Middletown, Ohio

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Love Veracruz, out of all Middletown restaurants they are the most consistent on quality and service, and their margaritas are bomb Definitely a hidden gem of Middletown read more

Everyone raves about this place but we were not that impressed. The restaurant is really cool except the signs mocking illegal immigration. Food was not good at all. Service was ok but we had three people waiting on us. No coupons available and was more than El Rancho. Fajitas were bland. May give it another shot at some point. Oddly is was very busy, but El Rancho blows it out of the water food wise. read more

We've ordered takeout several times during the pandemic. Dispute being slammed with orders, they still have food ready in a timely manner. Love the margaritas, especially the prickly pear. Most times the food is very good. There was one night it lacked a little, but then everyone is entitled to an off night, especially during these trying times. I'd recommend this place to anyone. read more