Travel By Fingertip...Veracruz

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Dining in Vera Cruz

La Paella

For a tasty dose of Spanish cuisine, this city favorite offers a particularly excellent seafood paella. Addr: Zamora 138. Ph: 29/32-0322. Moderate.

El Restaurant Jardin

In the resort area of Villa del Mar, south of the city center, is this tried and true Mexican restaurant. Lovely, airy decor. Specializes in seafood. Addr: Hotel Villa del Mar, Blvd. Avila Camacho s/n. Ph: 29/31-3366. Moderate.

Prendes

Huachinango Veracruzano, the city's famous fish specialty, is particularly well prepared here. Renowned for fish and meat dishes. Live music. Addr: Independencia 1064. Ph: 29/31-0241. Moderate

La Parroquia

Veracruz cafe institution. For a cup of coffee there is an unusual system of two waiters, one with coffee and the other with milk. Just tap the cup with your spoon and they arrive. Open from 6am to 1am, serving hearty meals at any time. Addr: Av. Independencia 105. Inexpensive.

Municipal Fish Market

Nothing compares with this long row of Ostionerias, or Oyster Bars. Serving seafood cocktails at street level, the second floors are often larger fish restaurants. Addr: Landero y Coss. Inexpensive.