Veracruz Cafe

Food - Very tasty. Party had the queso dip with ground beef, house margarita, mango margarita, chicken (fajita) enchiladas, and beef (fajita) enchilada trio. Everything came out quick and the presentation of the main dish was excellent. Flavor was excellent on everything. Nothing was soaked in grease, oil, or anything like that. It was fresh. Wife and I were actually impressed for a local spot. Margaritas were just right. Not overpowering but still had a "kick". Wife said the queso reminded her of Velvetta dip, which isn't necessarily bad thing (it was good and tasted fresh). This may have been the only "low" point but it wasn't bad by any means. It just isn't some white cheese or pretending to be something else. It was yellow cheese queso, straight to the point. On the food alone, we said we'd be back. Enchiladas were made with blue corn tortillas. Really enjoyed how the dish was presented and the sides (black refried beans), greens, green or red sauce (chose green). Fresh tortilla chips at the start.Service - Wife read that the only complaints from other reviews was the service. The management must've taken notice because our service was excellent. Very attentive and everything came out very timely. Water was always topped off. Margaritas came out fast.Ambiance - It's a smaller restaurant with a more personable feel. Reminds me of a mom & pop restaurant. Establishment was very clean inside. Restaurant was busy so there were a lot of people in but it adds to the vibe. The bar had patrons there all night which is a good sign. People seemed to be enjoying themselves. It's nice to have a "Tex-Mex" place locally around Duncanville/Cedar Hill/Desoto. From the highway, I would've never seen this place to be honest. This place didn't disappoint and was super impressed by the service. Wife and I are excited to come back sometime.

I'll start by setting the scene and context: We went on a Friday night so it was pretty busy - I was with my wife, my mother-in-law, brother-in-law and his wife and two of their three kids (the middle one is turning 5 tomorrow so we are on two-day celebration type energy for her and this is day 1 of 2), and my wife's aunt. The wait was surprisingly not long, although initially they were unable to give an estimate as to how long the wait, and ten mins after that when we asked again they said 20 minutes. But a table was actually ready 5 minutes later, and the service was a little bit faster than the speed you would expect on a Friday night, so not bad. Like any Tex-mex restaurant, they served chips and salsa at no cost. The salsa was decent, not poor but not exceptional, but it was something to snack on while we waited for food. I started with a strawberry margarita on the rocks, with Casamigos tequila instead of the house. It was decently mixed and fairly strong, which I appreciated. My wife got a tamarind margarita on the rocks and that was actually very good and tasted just like a tamarind flavor Jarritos. I ordered the El Borracho Del Pueblo ($17.50), which was carne asada marinated in tequila and lime juice topped with grilled onions and jalapeno, served with a cheese enchilada, a gordita, and black beans. It was ok - the carne asada was kind of thin and the gordita didn't have much flavor, and it didn't come with the cheese enchilada lol. My wife got something similar (Cecina for $17.50), and her carne asada was also pretty thin and tasted mildly different.My sister in law got the Jarochitas ($11.50) appetizer for her meal and that was probably the best thing I had. They were "Mexican egg rolls" stuffed with cheese, chicken, and spinach. Very good. I would go here again but mainly for the drinks, and I would try something different to eat. Out of 5, I would rate this a 3/5; out of 10, I would give it a 6.5/10.

First impression was bad from the beginning. Stood at the door and was not acknowledged for several minutes. It was a Friday night so I can forgive that. The place is loud, not like average loud but like nightclub loud. Either the acoustics are just THAT bad or everyone was shouting at each other. The food was WAY overpriced for what it was. They tried to sell you on blue corn, black beans, avocado slices and cotija cheese as "upscale" or higher end so they can charge $18 for 3 tostadas! Nothing came with them! The service was fast and the complimentary salsa was fantastic.

My favorite Mexican restaurant in the area! Despite being very busy, we were seated quickly and served consistently well. In addition to the server there is a person that comes around to keep the salsa, chips and drinks topped off. Seating options include: inside- tables and the bar, as well as outside tables. The ambiance inside is low lighting and ranch style tables. Their margaritas are top notch! Food is fresh and extremely flavorful. I ordered a salad that had chicken and shrimp and the flavor was so good that I didn't even use the two dressings that came with it on the side. If you're in the mood for Mexican food you can't go wrong here!

The ambiance was great and the staff were super attentive. I had a seasonal chile relleno and it was one of the best I've ever had. Very reasonably priced too.

I came here on a Sunday for an early dinner. The atmosphere was very nice. They have a nice Mexico-style theme. The waiter was attentive, but he kind of kept rushing us. I had a mojito, with a guisada plate. The person I was with had the taco plate. The food was okay. The presentation was nice.

Good little vibe, very patient staff, good food in a tucked away venue. If you're looking for some decent Mexican food in the area, look no further.

Fast, efficient service with a beautiful atmosphere. Amazing flavors, each time I visit. Packed house, lots of laughter and a variety of liquor choices.I tried the shrimp fajitas and chicken quesadillas with fresh grilled vegetables. A frozen house Magarita packed to go. More than enough food for one person please be prepared to share. You will leave happy, sated, and ready for your next visit. I highly recommend this establishment for friends, family or a solo meal. Thanks Veracruz

I've come here consistently for a few years now and the food and service is ALWAYS on point. I have not had a bad experienxe yet. Segual and Deigo are absolutely phenomenal every, single time. I love veracruz. I love chimis, the ribeye and my ultimate favorite is the steak carnaval with fresh jalepenos. The restaurant is always clean and they always seat you quickly. This is one of my favorite spots in all of dfw

I ordered the camarones enchipotlados and I was not disappointed. They were so delicious and had the perfect amount of spice. The server was so nice and funny. I felt like I was eating with family! We ordered our food and I swear it came out so fast. The whole vibe of the place was so nice. They were constantly refilling our drinks and making sure we were okay. We came on a Friday evening expecting a wait but that wasn't the case.And don't even get me started on the margaritas!