Pozole To Die For!

My brother has suggested that I should have called my blog "Mexico City: One Taco At A Time." Now, there's a modicum of truth to his keen observation. Therefore, today, I broke with my 'apparent' pattern and went in search of the best bowl of pozole in town. And, I believe I found it! There are many pozolerias to choose from. I went with a recommendation from my Good Food in Mexico City guide and headed back to the Santa Maria de Ribera neighborhood to find La Casa de Toño. Although this appears to be a chain, I am pleased to say that the pozole rojo lived up to the hype.

A Large Bowl of Pozoze Rojo

This large bowl of pozole cost only $43MEX or about $3.50US. Add a nice cold glass of horchata to drink and the highly recommended flan de la abuela (I like to translate this as Grandma Zeta's flan) for desert and you have a whole meal.

A Memory From Childhood - Grandma Zeta's Flan

Although I didn't have to wait for a table, by the time I left (and I wasn't hurried), the wait looked substantial. The beautiful 19th century building housing the restaurant is a treat in and of itself. High ceilings and mural painted walls create a relaxing environment for a meal anytime of day.

 

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A Tall Glass of Pulque, Just What The Doctor Ordered

Pulque isn't everyone's cup of tea, but it's unique, completely Mexican, and surprisingly tasty. There is the plain white pulque that I find the old-times prefer. Popular among the college crowd are the curados or flavored pulques. My favorite, and I've tasted just a few of the typical flavors available, is mango!

Mango Pulque at Garibaldi Square

It's very much like a fruit nectar except alcoholic. It is made from the fermented sap of the maguey plant common to Central Mexico. Tequila also comes from this plant also known as the agave. Pulque drinking goes back to the time of the Aztecs. Today, one typically goes to a pulqueria to imbibe. Often, they are crowded, loud, and a bit on the less sanitary side.

Barrels of Pulque Delivered Fresh Daily

Fewer and fewer pulquerias are to be found today in Mexico City than in years past. Nonetheless, the handful of them, like La Risa (the oldest pulqueria in the city), continue to be popular social spots for young and old.

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