The people of Veracruz are proud of the fine quality of their restaurants. All international cuisine is locally represented, and the very best of the restaurants are headed by foreign-trained chefs. There are many restaurants which dedicate themselves to the various, delicious regional cuisines of Mexico.

Most special to the local people are the restaurants offering the typical dishes of Veracruz. Less spicy than northern Mexico’s cooking and influenced by Caribbean tastes, Veracruz dishes offer flavors unique to the area. Many of Veracruz’s special dishes are seafood. 

A wonderful cultural experience is to eat in the little 3-table restaurants where often the owner, the cook, and waitress are all the same person. Great taste treats at very reasonable prices fill the menus.