Velero's – Mexican
Velero’s captures a vibrant coastal spirit where the bright, zesty notes of citrus-cured ceviches and chilled octopus cocktails mingle with the indulgent warmth of bubbling queso fundido. The dining room hums with energy as guests share colorful trios of creamy guacamole and golden fried quesadillas, creating a lively atmosphere that balances seaside freshness with soulful, comforting flavors.
902 Calumet Avenue, Valparaiso IN 46383 https://velerosmexicanfood.com/Rating: 5/5 (1 reviews)
Cuisine: Mexican
Price range: $
Dietary options: vegan, vegetarian, dairy-free, nut-free, high-protein, kosher, halal, keto, low-carb, pescatarian, plant-based, low-sodium, whole30, paleo, heart-healthy, low-fat, glp1, mediterranean, dash-sodium-reduced, high-fiber, anti-inflammatory, south-beach, gerd, atkins, low-cholesterol, renal, alkaline, aip, tlc, zone, volumetrics, carnivore, lectin-free, juice-cleanse, macrobiotic, slow-carb
Currently open
Hours
- Sunday
- 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
- Saturday
- 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM
What diners are saying
Celebrated for its flavorful dishes and attentive service, guests at Velero consistently praise the lively atmosphere and enjoyable music. Diners rave about the high-quality menu and the warm hospitality provided by the staff, noting that the excellent flavors and attentive care make for a memorable dining experience.
Menu
Appetizers
- Guacamole - $10: Traditional with roasted jalapeño or seasonal. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Guacamole Trio - $15: Traditional, mango jicama and seasonal. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cheese Dip - $10: Warm cheese sauce and house chips. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Queso Fundido - $14: Choice of homemade chorizo or huitlacoche & mushrooms. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Seafood Ceviches - $16: Choice of Shrimp (cucumber, tomatillo salsa, tomato, cilantro, avocado, lemon juice), Mahi-Mahi (pico tomatillo, grill pineapple, morita juice), or Tuna (pico tomatillo, mango habanero). Dietary tags: Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Alkaline, Juice-Cleanse Available at: dinner, lunch
- Calamari - $14: Breaded flour crispy calamari served with jicama-mango salad and aioli dressing. Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mac-N-Cheese - $9: Grilled corn, yellow and manchego cheese. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Coconut Shrimp - $14: Shrimp breaded with coconut served with jicama-mango salad and aioli dressing. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Coctel de Camaron or Pulpo - $18: Served with pico de gallo mango, jicama, cucumber, and chunky avocado. Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Alkaline Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Quesadilla - $14: Stuffed with shrimp & lobster, chipotle sauce and chihuahua cheese or vegetarian (squash, spinach & zucchini, manchego cheese). Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Trio de Salsas with Chips - $12: Habanero, roja and salsa verde. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based Available at: dinner, lunch
Tacos
- Al Pastor Tacos - $14: Pork marinated in achiote adobo, pineapple, grill onion, cilantro, fresh onion, salsa de arbol. Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Barbacoa Tacos - $16: Short rib slow roasted, adobo sauce, cactus mix, queso fresco, salsa machita, onion & cilantro. Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Baja Mahi Mahi Tacos - $16: Beer battered filet, napa slaw, chipotle aioli. Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Camaron Tacos - $16: Sauteed shrimp with chipotle mojo & mango relish. Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Langosta Tacos: Lobster sauteed in garlic butter, corn relish, jalapeño melody sauce, crispy onions. Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Skirt Steak Tacos - $16: Grill skirt steak, cilantro, fresh onion, avocado salsa. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Vegetariano Tacos - $12: Sauteed mushrooms, baby spinach, red onion, goat cheese with huitlacoche sauce. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pollo Tacos - $14: Amish chicken, grilled corn relish, queso fresco, fresh cilantro, avocado salsa. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, GLP-1, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Carnitas Tacos - $14: Pork shoulder marinated, topped with pico de gallo. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Corvina Tacos - $18: Grill corvina fish, red and green cabbage, pico de gallo, aioli dressing. Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
House Specials
- Lobster Hawaiian Veleros Style: Grill lobster, red pipian sauce, mango pico de gallo, salad and coconut rice. Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Corte de Entraña Veleros Style - $28: Juicy skirt steak, grill onion, coconut rice, black beans, fried plantains and side salad. Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mar y Tierra - $32: Juicy grill steak and grill shrimp, portobello mushroom, spinach, plantain rice. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lobster Burrito: Lobster sauteed in garlic butter, corn relish, jalapeño sauce, crispy onion, pico de gallo, lettuce, queso fresco, avocado. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mahi Mahi Burrito - $22: Romaine lettuce, pico de gallo, sour cream, queso fresco, avocado, cabbage salad with aioli dressing. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mezcal Pipian Fish - $26: Grill mahi mahi fish marinated with pipian sauce, base of vegetables, topped with salad. Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mariscada Veleros - $24: Grilled octopus, calamari, shrimp, fish, habanero aioli, saboy slaw, tortillas. Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Brochetas - $28: Skewer of skirt steak with chimichurri, skewer of jumbo shrimp and roasted peppers, mexican rice, green mix salad. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Filete Empanizado - $20: 8 oz. Red snapper fish filet, coconut rice and mix green salad. Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Enchiladas de Mole Poblano - $16: 3 enchiladas topped with mole sauce and side of Mexican rice. Available at: dinner, lunch
Main Courses
- Chapuzon - $24: Sauteed octopus, shrimp & tilapia in a spicy red sauce, coconut rice and mix green salad. Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Camarones Al Mojo de Ajo or A la Diabla - $26: Shrimp sauteed in garlic or spicy sauce, mango salad, pineapple dressing and coconut rice. Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Huachinango Al Mojo de Ajo or A la Diabla: Whole red snapper fish with garlic or spicy sauce, mango salad, pineapple dressing and coconut rice. Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Langosta & Shrimp: Grilled and topped with jalapeño sauce, sauteed mushroom and spinach in huitlacoche sauce, crispy potatoes and mix green salad. Dietary tags: Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Alkaline Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tampiqueña - $26: Juicy skirt steak, sour cream, cheese enchilada pipian, frijoles charros and mexican rice. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Barbacoa Platter - $26: Braised beef short ribs with a cactus salad & frijoles charros with pico de gallo. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Salmon Poblano - $24: Grilled salmon with adobo sauce, coconut rice and mix green salad. Dietary tags: Mediterranean Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pollo Rostizado - $22: Roasted chicken marinated with spicy seasoning, fried plantain rice, side and tortillas. Available at: dinner, lunch
Salads
- Shrimp Salad - $20: Grill shrimp, romaine lettuce, pico de gallo, queso fresco, avocado slices, crispy tortillas slices, avocado dressing and sour cream. Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Steak Salad - $18: Grill skirt steak, romaine lettuce, pico de gallo, queso fresco, avocado, crispy tortillas slices, avocado sauce. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Avocado Salad - $16: Grill chicken, romaine lettuce, pico de gallo, queso fresco, grilled corn, avocado slices, crispy tortillas chips and sour cream. Dietary tags: High-Protein, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- House Salad - $14: Baby greens, mango, jicama, red onion, queso fresco, crispy tortillas with cilantro & lime vinaigrette. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
Soups
- 7 Mares Soup - $22: Seafood mix soup with langostino, lobster, shrimp, fish, clam, calamari and cooked vegetables. Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shrimp Soup - $18: Shrimp soup served with cooked vegetables. Dietary tags: Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Alkaline, AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Desserts
- Tres Leches - $10: Homemade Tres Leches cake. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, GERD-Friendly, TLC
- Churros with Ice Cream - $10: Traditional Mexican churros served with ice cream. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Flan - $8: Homemade traditional Mexican flan. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, GERD-Friendly, TLC
- Besitos - $12: Homemade Besitos dessert. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian
Sides
- Coconut Rice - $5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Plantain Rice - $5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mexican Rice - $5 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Refried Beans - $5 Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, TLC, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Frijoles Charros - $5 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Plantain - $7 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Avocado Slice - $3 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Kosher, Halal, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: breakfast, brunch, dinner, lunch
- French Fries - $5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Side of Salsa - $3
Kids Menu
- Kids Mac n Cheese - $9 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- One Taco & One Side - $7: Steak or chicken. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Two Cheese Quesadillas & One Side - $7 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Tenders & Fries - $7 Available at: dinner, lunch
Beverages
- Chocolate Abuelita - $4.5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Café de la Casa - $3.5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Hot Tea - $3.5
- Soft Drink (Pepsi Products) - $3.5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Orange Juice - $3.5
- Apple Juice - $3.5
- Horchata - $3.5
- Jamaica - $3.5
- Coca Cola - $3.5
- Jarritos - $3.5
- Ice Tea - $3.5 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Carnivore, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
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