Huachinango a la Veracruzana refers to Mexican dish made of Red Snapper in a savory tomato/olive/caper sauce. Huachinango a la Veracruzana is one of the traditional foods from Veracruz, Mexico. The State of Veracruz is located on the Gulf of Mexico. The port of Veracruz, the capital city of Xalapa, the vanilla producing town of Papantla,is one of the more popular destinations in the state.