New Austin Food Truck Blends Nashville-Style Hot Chicken with Mexican Heat

The team behind the beloved taco brand Veracruz All Natural is turning up the temperature with a fiery new concept. Diablo Hot Chicken, a new food truck opening soon in Austin, fuses the traditions of Southern fried chicken with the bold flavors of Mexican chiles.

Slated to open on March 12, 2026, in East Austin, Diablo Hot Chicken will serve Nashville hot chicken blended with Mexican hot chiles. For sisters Reyna Vazquez and Maritza Vazquez, the founders of Veracruz All Natural, the new concept is an exciting twist on their roots.

Their journey began in 2008 with a single food truck in Austin, serving tacos that quickly built a devoted following. Over the years, that small operation grew into one of the city’s most recognizable Mexican food brands…

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