Velero's Restaurant Mexican cuisine 902 Calumet Avenue, Valparaiso, IN 46383

"Wonderful hidden gem right in Valparaiso! Although Valparaiso has great options for Mexican dining, this place outranks them all. This is REAL AUTHENTIC Mexican food prepared with an eye to detail and care. Every dish I tried was crafted with full flavor and presented in simple but tasteful style. The tacos were absolutely dynamite, even the kids steak taco was ridiculously good. Velero's offers adult beverages that are decently priced and very well made without skimping on the alcohol. I loved trying the different types of rice that are offered with the meals as well. If you've never had or tried coconut rice, treat your taste buds and give it a go. There was live music when I went but I don't know if they have that there every day. Parking is a little tight and difficult to navigate if you have a large vehicle so beware. This is a must try if you want something different than the run of the mill Mexican dining around Valparaiso."

"My husband and I went to this place for the first time tonight. My mom recommended it because she had stumbled upon it a month ago and loved it. This food is unbelievably tasty. This is not your traditional Taqueria style restaurant. It’s an upscale Mexican experience! I had a chicken mole enchiladas and my husband had the steak tacos. He asked for the fixings to be on the side and they came out so beautifully cut and fresh. The food is expensive, but it’s worth it."

"First visit here and was surprised how good the food and service was. With that said the food was as overpriced as I expected it to be. But with that the service was great and the “complimentary taquitos” were great and made up for that very dumb credit card surcharge. The live music was nice. Tacos were small but loaded with very very good al pastor. High quality and overpriced just like I’d expect from a Valpo restaurant. Overall I’d say 4 stars is accurate and I will be coming back to try something else on the menu."

"Not your typical Americanised Mexican cuisine. Authentic to the core. Flavors are beyond compare and freshness off the charts. Our server, Nestor, was attentive, caring to our questions and made marvelous suggestions for dining experience. I was skeptical when reading other reviews touting them as the best Mexican restaurant, but now, I'm a BELIEVER! *** UPDATE *** We been back many times since our first visit and I believe our last trip was the best ever. The presentation was off the charts and flavors even better! Get it on your list, you will not be disappointed!"

"Velero's is easily my favorite Mexican restaurant around. They have their own fresh spin and use inspiration from multiple different islands. The seasonal pomegranate guacamole is my personal favorite. The restaurant is clean, the bathrooms are clean, the food delicious, atmosphere is wonderful, amazing service and you leave full and happy. Instead of the usual chips and salsa you get a complimentary homemade tostitos all doctored up to perfection. If you haven't given this place a try I HIGHLY suggest it."