Veracruz All Natural to Open N. Lamar Location Dec. 1
The new restaurant features an indoor dining room, coffee service, and a walk-up window at the former Garbo's site.
Updated on Oct. 15, 2026 in Dining Out
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Veracruz All Natural is set to expand its Austin footprint with a ninth location at 626 N. Lamar Blvd. opening Dec. 1. The new restaurant will take over the former Garbo's space, adding indoor dining and a coffee program to the chain's local offerings.
Why it matters
The opening marks a significant milestone for the three-time Michelin Bib Gourmand recipient, which currently operates eight sites including two restaurants and four food trucks. Residents in the area will gain a new option for indoor dining and takeout as the sisters continue their expansion across the city.
The new site brings the chain to 9 locations across Austin, building on their existing footprint of two restaurants and four food trucks. The brand has been recognized with the Michelin Bib Gourmand designation three times.
The players
Reyna and Maritza Vazquez
These sisters are the founders of the Veracruz All Natural restaurant chain.
Veracruz All Natural
An Austin-based restaurant chain known for earning three Michelin Bib Gourmand designations.
The details
Founded by sisters Reyna and Maritza Vazquez, the new outpost will feature an indoor dining room alongside picnic tables and a dedicated walk-up window. Customers will be able to utilize the window for quick takeout or place orders online for pickup. The site previously housed Garbo's, and this launch follows the sisters' 2025 opening of their mezcalería, La Mezca.
Timeline
Dec. 1 is the target opening date for the new restaurant.
2025 was the year the sisters opened their mezcalería, La Mezca.
The Texas Context
The chain's expansion continues a period of growth for the local brand, which has earned the Michelin Bib Gourmand designation three times. This trajectory follows the recent 2025 opening of the founders' mezcalería, La Mezca.
Neighbors near 626 N. Lamar Blvd. can look forward to a new indoor dining option and coffee service starting Dec. 1. The site will also provide a convenient walk-up window and online ordering for those looking to grab a meal on the go.
The takeaway
Keep an eye on the N. Lamar corridor for the official ribbon cutting this December. You can follow local dining updates to see when the chain releases its full coffee and pastry menu for this new location.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Austin American-Statesman.
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