Veracruz Family Restaurant

Established in 1970 Veracruz Family Restaurant has been serving family recipes at all three California locations in Santa Fe Springs, Downey, and Whittier.

Menu items include Carne Asada, Machaca Con Huevos, Enchilada Del Mar, Menudo, Margaritas, and more!

11/06/2024

A little dinner inspiration from your friends at Veracruz Family Restaurant! 😋🔥

11/03/2024

Soup season has returned! 😋 We serve our Cocido, Albondigas, and Menudo every day at all three of our Veracruz Family Restaurant locations! See you later?🥣🔥

📍9931 Orr And Day Rd Santa Fe Springs, CA
📍9085 Imperial Hwy, Downey, CA
📍14748 Whittier Blvd A, Whittier, CA

10/31/2024

Happy Halloween from all of us at Veracruz! We hope everyone has a fun, safe, and spoOoOoky night. 🎃👻

10/29/2024

🎃👻Heads up, friends! All three Veracruz locations - Downey, Whittier, and Santa Fe Springs - will be closing at 5 PM on Halloween so our staff can enjoy a spooky night with their loved ones! See you before the witching hour! 👻🎃

10/28/2024

Celebrating the season with smiles and style at Veracruz! 🎃🥳

10/25/2024

We had a blast showing the America’s Best Restaurants crew around, and letting them see firsthand just how great Veracruz Family Restaurant is!

America's Best Restaurants travels the country visiting restaurants you should eat at on a weekly basis, and we definitely think you should be coming to Veracruz Family Restaurant!

We can’t wait to share the episode once it is completed!

10/24/2024

Laughs, lights, and delicious bites at Veracruz. Cheers to good times! 🌮🎉

📸 - Instagram

10/23/2024

America's Best Restaurants is about to give away a $25 gift certificate to Veracruz Family Restaurant!

10/23/2024

Today we are proud to be featured with America's Best Restaurants! Stop by for lunch to celebrate with us, and check out this Facebook Live to see how you can win a $25 gift certificate to Veracruz Family Restaurant!

Photos from Veracruz Family Restaurant's post 10/22/2024

We are sad to announce the passing of Cruz Cueva. Cruz was one of the original employees hired by Roberto and Blanca Leon. His tenure dated back to the Leon's first restaurant in Pasadena, La Fiesta Grande. He would also later join them in opening the Veracruz Restaurants and was part of the staff/family up until his retirement in 2016.

Cruz was known for his infectious personality, his smile, his energy, and his charm, but he was best known for his drinks. He was always the life of the party and always provided a fun time. His contribution to the success of the Veracruz will always be appreciated and will never be forgotten. He will be missed greatly.

Services are to be held in Mexico with his friends and family there.

10/21/2024

Our filming date with America’s Best Restaurants is Wednesday, October 23rd, 2024 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM. We would love to have you join us that day!

Come on out and let’s show America’s Best Restaurants the Veracruz Family Restaurant family! If you're lucky, you may even be in the background of the episode.

To show our appreciation, we are giving out TWO $25 gift cards to our restaurant! Be sure to leave a comment below for your chance to be chosen.

To qualify:
👉 Post your comment below before 10/23/24.
👉 We will randomly select one recipient during our visit with America’s Best Restaurants.
👉 The second recipient will be chosen and then announced on our page after the episode premieres, so be on the lookout.
—————————————————
**We will never ask for your credit card information**
*This is in no way sponsored, administered, or associated with Facebook, Inc. By entering, entrants confirm they are 21+ years of age, release Facebook of responsibility, and agree to Facebook's terms of use.

10/19/2024

Clinking glasses and savoring margaritas. Here's to good times and even better drinks at Veracruz! 🍹🥂

10/16/2024

Our filming date with America’s Best Restaurants is Wednesday, October 23rd, 2024 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM. We would love to have you join us that day!

Come on out and let’s show America’s Best Restaurants the Veracruz Family Restaurant! If you're lucky, you may even be in the background of the episode.

To celebrate, we are giving out TWO $25 gift cards to our restaurant! Be sure to leave a comment below for your chance to be chosen.

To qualify:
👉 Post your comment below before 10/23/24.
👉 We will randomly select one recipient during our visit with America’s Best Restaurants.
👉 The second recipient will be chosen and then announced on our page after the episode premieres, so be on the lookout.
—————————————————
**We will never ask for your credit card information**
*This is in no way sponsored, administered, or associated with Facebook, Inc. By entering, entrants confirm they are 21+ years of age, release Facebook of responsibility, and agree to Facebook's terms of use.

10/14/2024

Up close and personal with our mouthwatering carne asada nachos! 🥩🧀

📸 Krissy R. - Yelp

10/12/2024

Happy Friday, friends! Come kick back, relax, and let us help you celebrate the weekend. You deserve it!🍹🍻

📸: - Instagram

10/09/2024

America’s Best Restaurants will be here in two weeks! They want to know from YOU what your favorite menu items are that we should feature on the show! Comment your go-to items on our menu.

To show our appreciation, we are giving out TWO $25 gift cards to our restaurant!

To qualify:
👉 Post your comment below before 10/23/24.
👉 We will randomly select one recipient during our visit with America’s Best Restaurants.
👉 The second recipient will be chosen and then announced on our page after the episode premieres, so be on the lookout.
—————————————————
**We will never ask for your credit card information**
*This is in no way sponsored, administered, or associated with Facebook, Inc. By entering, entrants confirm they are 21+ years of age, release Facebook of responsibility, and agree to Facebook's terms of use.

10/07/2024

Our classic housemade Mole: Bold, complex, and unforgettable. 🍫🔥

10/04/2024

Are you joining us for dinner tonight? You should be! 🔥😋

10/01/2024

Friends, it's , and treating yourself to a plateful of them at Veracruz is the BEST way to celebrate! 🌮

09/28/2024

Is this a #24, or the love of my life? Both things can be true! 🥰

📸: - Instagram

09/26/2024

We’re one of America’s Best Restaurants! But don’t take our word for it – the experts say so too!

The Veracruz Family Restaurant team is excited to announce that we're being featured on America's Best Restaurants! To show our appreciation, we will be giving out TWO $25 gift cards to our restaurant.

America's Best Restaurants travels the country visiting restaurants you should eat at on a weekly basis!

We're humbled by this amazing opportunity and would like to thank all of our awesome customers for your support!

To qualify:
👉 Post your comment below before 10/23/24.
👉 We will randomly select one recipient during our visit with America’s Best Restaurants.
👉 The second recipient will be chosen and then announced on our page after the episode premieres, so be on the lookout.
—————————————————
**We will never ask for your credit card information**
*This is in no way sponsored, administered, or associated with Facebook, Inc. By entering, entrants confirm they are 21+ years of age, release Facebook of responsibility, and agree to Facebook's terms of use.

09/25/2024

Go big or go home.🌯💥

🎥Chris E. - Yelp

09/22/2024

There's no such thing as too many tacos, especially on Taco Tuesday! 🌮💥

09/19/2024

"The BEST Mexican food in Whittier & LA county. I said what I said! It's authentic, always fresh, and hot. I will never stop coming back. The staff is the best too! I love coming to eat here. The vibes are nice and every dish is perfection!" - RC via Yelp ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

09/16/2024

We have adjusted our hours at all three locations for today and tomorrow so that everyone can attend the services for Blanca Leon. We will return to our regular hours on Wednesday, September 18th.

Want your restaurant to be the top-listed Restaurant in Downey?
Click here to claim your Sponsored Listing.

Address


9085 Imperial Highway
Downey, CA
90242

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 8:30pm
Tuesday 10am - 8:30pm
Wednesday 10am - 8:30pm
Thursday 10am - 8:30pm
Friday 10am - 8:30pm
Saturday 10am - 8:30pm
Sunday 10am - 8:30pm

Other Mexican restaurants in Downey (show all)
Mariscos La Chula Downey Mariscos La Chula Downey
8262 Firestone Boulevard
Downey, 90241

Restaurant + Good tike in Downtown Downey con mucha cerveza

El Pollo Loco El Pollo Loco
9341 E Firestone Boulevard
Downey, 90241

Famous Fire-Grilled Chicken. Cooked slow. Served fast. And always cut-to-order.

Acapulco Acapulco
9021 Firestone Boulevard
Downey, 90241

Slip on your flip flops and celebrate the flavors of Mexico at Acapulco Restaurant Y Cantina! Our casa es su fiesta! www.acapulcorestaurants.com

Tacos Downey Factory Tacos Downey Factory
8659 Florence Avenue
Downey, 90240

Tacos , Burritos, Mariscos, Menudo y mas (562) 746-0025

Chipotle Mexican Grill Chipotle Mexican Grill
8500 Firestone Boulevard
Downey, 90241

Maria's Grill Maria's Grill
13232 Woodruff Avenue
Downey, 90242

Maria's Grill used to be Esther's Taco House, it has had only 3 owners since it was founded by Esther. Maria's Grill has been in business for over 50 years. It is a Mexican-America...

El Pollo Loco El Pollo Loco
14329 Lakewood Boulevard
Downey, 90242

Famous Fire-Grilled Chicken. Cooked slow. Served fast. And always cut-to-order.

Rubio's Rubio's
12010 Lakewood Boulevard
Downey, 90242

Rubio's serves Baja-inspired, Mexican flavors with a light, fresh, coastal twist. Our menu features award-winning fish tacos, chef-crafted burritos, bowls & salads, packed with res...

Taco Bell Taco Bell
7127 East Firestone Boulevard
Downey, 90241

La Perla del Mar Downey La Perla del Mar Downey
8803 Imperial Highway
Downey, 90242

Karaoke, Dancing, Full Bar Authentic Mexican food and Seafood Karaoke and dancing 7 nights a week f

Yoli's Mexican Kitchen Yoli's Mexican Kitchen
9009 Gallatin Road
Downey, 90240

Real delicious Mexican Food!

Taco Bell Taco Bell
11905 Paramount Boulevard
Downey, 90242