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    Veracruz Restaurant

    4.5 (49 reviews)
    Closed 10:30 am - 9:30 pm

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    Empanada
    Justin M.

    Ambiance, music, and food. All good. Ceviche was good, would have liked more fish and maybe smaller pieces. The duck empanadas were good and could use a little more stuffing. The guava margarita is great. The oyster tacos were perfect! Great job. The constra steak also very good. Their tacos are legit. Salsa was ok. Just quality place and enjoyed the food.

    Pinchos mixtos
    Joe T.

    The salsa is a mystery - it's good, not at all spicy, kind of orange with a distinct tomato flavor, and a little sweet. Not bad, but not a traditional salsa you might expect. We did eat it all, though. Pinchos mixtos - grilled chicken and skirt steak skewers had a fantastic chimichurri on the chicken. The steak also had a great grill flavor. And tostones - very hard to find around here. So good!! I tried the pescado (fish) taco, pulpo (octopus), and batata (sweet potato). All were really good, but the pescado was fantastic. The salsa macha really makes it. Best fish taco I've had outside of San Diego Old Town. The spicy cucumber margarita had a little jalapeño flavor but didn't have the traditional sour flavor of a margarita. It was like a slightly spicy cucumber water. Just order a traditional margarita and ask for jalapeños in it. Four stars for the pinchos mixto and pescado taco. I'll be back for that.

    Alaina D.

    A great coastal Mexican restaurant! I came on a Friday around 6 and was seated immediately outside on the front patio. When we went inside to the hostess stand, the restaurant was beautiful. It gave coastal vibes, and it was very clean from what we saw. We were seated at the front patio. My only complaint, no tvs out there... because the inside is so beautiful, you can look at that, so I wish there was something outside. But, I did like the string lights out in the parking lot. To start, we got lots of drinks. I started with the sangria, which I didn't love, so for my second drink I got the guava margarita, which I loved! Also, the color of it was pretty. We also got the frozen margarita, which was very strong. Chips were also complimentary for the first round, and then you had to pay to get more. The salsa that was with it was spicy but good. For food, I got the burrito, which came with a lot of food! Fries, beans, and rice all with it. I got the rice and beans on the side, and the rice was different, but I liked it. It was sweet and had corn mixed in. The burrito was cut like a wrap,and this made it a lot easier to eat. The food was 10/10 and tasted very fresh. The service could have been better, as we waited a long time for our waitress to come check on us, but other than that she was very nice and got everything we ordered correct. I can't wait to come back for more.

    Erin M.

    New places means it's time for me to go try it out. This new restaurant is bringing a twist on the Mexican food cuisine options we have in BR. I went for lunch and got the fajitas and a cup of queso to go along with my chips. First, the fajitas were pretty good and had a little different flavor profile than what I get a Tex mex restaurants. Overall I enjoyed it. The rice was different but that's the point of this concept. It was ok. The star of the show was the queso. Very delicious! Would highly recommend this and the salsa served with it is not bad - just a little sweet. Overall the place is clean, my waiter was nice, but for lunch this can be a bit pricey. I might stop back for a dinner!

    Tuna tostones: fried plantain, guac, tuna, chili oil, chef's kiss.  15/10
    Sarah W.

    Alright, people. This place is SO GOOD!! The food is incredible. The service is wonderful. The design is cute inside too. Even the chips and salsa are awesome. The salsa is different, kind of sweet, super tasty. You MUST order the Tuna Tostones app. The Pulpo (octopus) taco and the Ostion (oyster) taco are amazing!!! And the rice and beans are great, not just thoughtless sides. Everything on the menu is high quality but the prices are not bad. I got to meet the owner, William, because he is so active greeting customers, serving food, checking on tables and he is so great!! I have now been twice in one week and the weekend is young so I might make it three. I hope this place thrives. We need to keep places like this in business in BR. Shouldn't be a problem, yall!!

    Restaurant ceilings, sometimes you gotta appreciate the little details.

    Had been wanting to try Veracruz for about a year and let me tell you, it did not disappoint! The food was extremely delicious and the portion was quite big. Loved the Asada Torta with crispy shoestring fries and Pork Belly Carnitas in their signature tomato sauce. The service was great and the ambience was chill.

    Burrito (asked them to hold the side of fries)
    Karleigh G.

    This restaurant is so cute!!!! Kind of hard to find but worth it. The food is fresh and our waitress was a sweetie. Will definitely be back. Didn't get cocktails this time, so looking forward to trying next time.

    Veracruz might be tucked away, but once you step inside, the cool, vibrant vibe makes it worth it. The food is fresh and full of flavor, and the menu isn't your typical Baton Rouge Mexican lineup -- there are some unique dishes you won't find elsewhere. The service is consistently great, and Hunter, the bartender, deserves a shoutout -- especially for the spot-on spicy margaritas. A great hidden gem with excellent food, great drinks, and an atmosphere that makes you want to stay awhile.

    Tacos. Left- steak, right- pork belly, bottom- octopus
    Adrianna P.

    Wonderful service and a beautiful restaurant. We tried the tuna appetizer as well as the ceviche and guacamole. For entrees, we tried the queso burger and tacos (pork belly, steak and octopus) I would definitely go again.

    Constance P.

    Went for lunch with my husband. Really cute place. I got the taco plate with the asada, octopus and the costra. The costra was my favorite and the octopus was a close second. The asada had a little too much going on. My husband got the tuna tostones. He really like the plantain and the idea but didn't like the sauce mixed with the tuna. Think that was a personal preference, but didn't try it to give me opinion. Can't wait to come back at dinner and gets some drinks.

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    Angelica G.

    Hola mi gente hermosa- I had to come check this new Mexican restaurant out in Baton Rouge. The rave was that this is not the average Mexican food place that it had a different style and flavor. This restaurant brought out their coastal cuisine and it sure was refreshing to have something that tasted like home. The moment we stepped foot in the door we were greeted with smiles and it made it feel like home. This cozy restaurant was full with people but it made it seem like it was a house party full of relatives having dinner. We started out with the queso dip which was delicious. The chips were the best I couldn't stop eating them. Chips were served with salsa. The salsa in my opinion was ok I would of liked a bit more of spice cuz this Latina likes it spicy. However you can ask your server for some other salsa and I mixed the three together to add some spice to the table salsa. We had our son with us so we ordered him the Pincho de Steak. Which is a skewer of beef with a side of fries. My son is a picky eater but he ate his entire meal and that rarely happens. So in my opinion the kids steak was definitely chef kiss. As for me personally if there is an option to get fajitas they'd what I will definitely order. I like to try fajitas from different restaurants. Usually I'm disappointed of the meat to veggie ratio, but not here they actually give you a good size portion of steak. The wood grilled steak with the chimichurri sauce was amazing. The streak was cooked to perfection and it melted in my mouth like butter. It was served with a side of shredded cheese, pico and rice. I wasn't a fan of the rice. The rice was too bland and mushy. It didn't taste like anything to me and it wasn't fluffy it was a ball of rice. The flour tortillas could be cooked a little more they just tasted like they were taken out of the package and rolled up in foil. My husband ordered the 3 taco plate on corn tortillas. He got Panza (which means stomach but translated to pork belly), Asada and the pescado tacos that were served with beans and rice. I will say that this is one of the few places that the taco plate is served with sides at no extra charge. We ended with their plantain with Cajeta and vanilla bean ice cream. This dessert was so delicious that I had to fight my husband to get a few bites. I will say you have to order that dessert even if you're not hungry just go there for this dessert.

    Queso dip. Nice flavor, loose texture, small cup,
    Nikki F.

    My daughter and I visited on a Thursday evening around 5:30pm. We were told that there was only outdoor seating available. It wasn't overly hot so we decided to stay. Once seated outdoors it started thundering here and there. When the waitress came with the water told her we might not stay because of the thunder. She said they were booked inside due to reservations. She also said they could close the shades on the patio in the event of rain. We decided to stay and order appetizers. We ordered the queso dip and steak skewers. The dip had a nice flavor but it was a little loose and the cup was small. I had seen raving reviews about the steak skewers but they were just ok to me. They could've used a little more seasoning and the temperature could've been hotter. They were lukewarm. Now the Plantain Tostones that came with it were very good. I also tried a passion fruit mocktail which was just okay. I went to their website but didn't see anything regarding reservations. I also searched on open table but there were not on there. I ended up asking the waitress about how to make reservations and she said they are done by phone. Cute date night spot, they also have a bar area. I may return in the future but I'd make sure to reserve inside seating.

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    Amazing food atmosphere and service. Food is different yet still delicious. Our server was amazing. Beautiful decor!

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    Such a gem in BR!! Feels like you're in a different city! The guava margarita is a must!! Great service and amazing food

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    We loved the fresh view on Mexican. Everything was clear, clean and fabulous. The server was as nice as we have ever experienced.

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    Food is fantastic and the service is great. The only negative is it's hard to physically get to the restaurant. Tacos were delicious.

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    Their food is fresh. Many great tacos! I really like the roasted cauliflower taco! Many unique dishes. Try Taco Tuesdays.

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    Great food and service. Our waitress Alexis was fantastic. Highly recommend the Ceviche.

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