Fandanguero is the name of a hummingbird species that inhabits the woods in Veracruz, Mexico. It is where this concept that the group derives its name.

The foundation of Fandanguero originated from Son Jarocho, a traditional musical style of Veracruz, Mexico is called Sotavento. It represents a fusion of indigenous (primarily Huastecan), Spanish, and African musical elements, reflecting the population which evolved in the region from Spanish colonial times.

Members of Fandanguero, who had been in other musical projects, contributed influences such as Cuban Son, Afro-Peruvian, Samba, Mambo, Flamenco, and other Latin rythyms. This created a fusion of traditional past of Son Jarocho mixing with other Latin roots , and modern musical genres.