Pozole
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Pozole is a signature dish of Mexico; we have verified places to eat it in Mexico City. A hominy-corn soup with pork or chicken, garnished at the table with shredded lettuce or cabbage, sliced radish, lime, dried oregano, ground chile and crisp tostadas. Start with where to eat Pozole in Mexico City.

Pozole · Mexico City

A hominy-corn soup with pork or chicken, garnished at the table with shredded lettuce or cabbage, sliced radish, lime, dried oregano, ground chile and crisp tostadas. Comes in white, red and green varieties.

Pozole is a Pre-Hispanic ceremonial soup dating to the Aztec era; the word comes from the Nahuatl pozolli (foamy). Originally made with the meat of sacrificed prisoners, the dish became pork after the Spanish arrival. Three regional styles dominate: blanco (Mexico City and the central highlands), rojo (Jalisco and Sinaloa) and verde (Guerrero, with pumpkin seeds). Today pozole is the Thursday lunch ritual across Mexico City, served from late afternoon at fondas and pozolerias citywide.

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