Veracruz Fonda & Bar

A Trip to Veracruz Without Leaving Austin

What makes it fun

Get ready to embark on a flavor-packed journey. Veracruz Fonda & Bar is an absolutely fabulous sit-down, table service Mexican food restaurant that will blow your taste buds away! With a menu that perfectly blends modern and traditional flavors, this place is a true culinary gem. They specialize in antojitos, those delightful small bites that will leave you craving for more, and their dishes are inspired by their mother's incredible Fonda in Veracruz, Mexico. You won't want to miss out on this incredible dining experience! Head over to Veracruz Fonda & Bar and treat yourself to a mouthwatering feast! You won't believe the incredible bar with the most amazing original signature cocktails, beers, and wines. Get ready to have your taste buds blown away!

Google Reviews

Veracruz Fonda and Bar

4.5

Based on 735 reviews

Daniel G Garza

08:52 01 Mar 25

I was in Austin for a Cancer Survivor presentation and my friend Aida, who lives in Austin, and I had a chance to visit for dinner. I had thought about a burger somewhere fast, but Aida suggested Veracruz Fonda.
Tacos are my first love so I said yes. The decor gave me that tropical Veracruz feel with a touch of modern that fits perfectly in Austin.
For my drink I ordered an Agua Fresca de Pepino (Cucumber). Ask for a piece of life to squeeze in, you can thank me later. It came in a large mason jar. It was so refreshing and perfect to calm the hot salsas.
For dinner I wanted to have things I don't find in California. The Carne Asada and Barbacoa are not made the same and Veracruz has them on the menu.
I ordered the Taco Plate: One Carne Asada Taco with Cebolla, Cilantro and Aguacate. One Barbacoa with Cebolla and Cilantro. It is served with a Beans & Rice. (Ask for the whole beans and mix with the rice.)
The staff is friendly, everyone around us took care of any need we had. The food was delicious. For dessert I got a couple of Conchas; one chocolate and one vanilla. I didn't get to eat them there so they came home with me to California.
Go by and visit, and I suggest taking your time so you enjoy every bite. Try the aguas frescas and save room for dessert.

Oana Aveling

22:26 26 Feb 25

I come here just to see Jokabeth and Vivianne!! They know how to have fun and keep it lively! Honest ingredients and fantastic service.

W R

19:34 26 Feb 25

Excellent service. Tacos are bomb. And the salsas are wonderful as well.

Hunter Bradford

20:36 22 Feb 25

Mariana R

18:49 03 Jul 23

I lived in mexico 14 years of my life and of the restaurants I’ve been to in Austin, this is the place that gets the closest to authentic Mexican flavors. The ambiance is nice as well as the staff. It is my first time here but my family and friends from Mexico keep coming back.

Max Mariscal

17:43 15 Jun 23

First of all I want to start this review by saying I am a cook from Mexico, so I do not take Mexican food lightly. That being said I want to mention this is not genuine 5 star Mexican food, if you want 5 star Mexican food only way to get it is in Mexico. Nevertheless for Austin (and Texas in general), this is 5 star Mexican food!

Taste is genuine Mexican with a menu full of favorites from such a vast cuisine. We tried many things because everything sounded great and nothing disappointed. The pork tamal stood out as my favorite of the day, I personally love banana leaf wrapped tamales and this one was perfectly seasoned and packed with flavor. The panucho was very good, cochinita was slightly dry and needed a little more flavor but the dish overall was an excellent eat. The picadita with cecina was good, not exactly the cecina I am used to but good enough to remind me of home. The mojarra frita i got with a modelo negra and while eating a taco and sipping my beer I was taken to Mexico’s beaches for a second which I found beautiful. Came with a Mexican white rice that tasted as homey and delicious as possible, the kind of food that fills not just your stomach but your heart and soul as well. Loved that they give you a wet towel with the mojarra frita because it is a messy eat. I also want to HIGHLY reccomend you order the blue corn concha. Tasted slightly different to any concha I ever had, yet no doubt this is a fantastic and delicious concha. I got to meet the owner/baker and she told me she keeps the oven on throughout the day as she is making them fresh all day. Please do not leave without trying one.

Service was decent, our server seemed new and needed more knowledge of the menu and forgot about us who were sitting outside by ourselves once or twice. But nevertheless was kind, funny and did a good job.

Overall I would highly recommend this place for anyone wanting genuine Mexican food in Austin. I try as many Mexican restaurants in Austin as I can to try to find a taste of home. Most fail, but this one I am definitely going back to.