Veracruz All Natural Founders Launch Nashville Hot Chicken Truck

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Reyna and Maritza Vazquez, the sister-founders of the popular Austin restaurant Veracruz All Natural, are debuting a new food truck concept called Diablo Hot Chicken. The truck will serve Nashville-style hot chicken with a Mexican chile twist, and is set to open later this month at the same location as one of their Veracruz All Natural outposts.

Why it matters

The Vazquez sisters have built a loyal following for their Veracruz All Natural brand, known for its fresh, healthy Mexican-inspired fare. Branching out into the booming Nashville hot chicken trend with their own unique spin showcases their culinary creativity and ability to adapt to changing consumer tastes.

The details

Diablo Hot Chicken will start as a food truck serving the beloved Nashville hot chicken dish, but with the addition of Mexican chile peppers to the classic recipe. The truck will be located at 2505 Webberville Rd., which also houses one of the Veracruz All Natural restaurant locations. The Vazquez sisters have tapped chef Alejandro Rojas to develop the original chicken recipe for Diablo Hot Chicken.

• Diablo Hot Chicken is expected to open out of the food truck later this month (March 2026).

What’s next

Diablo Hot Chicken will open its food truck at 2505 Webberville Rd. in Austin later this month.