"Pozoleria San Juan has a long Mexican menu, but their namesake soup—pozole—is the reason we can’t stay away. They have three types, but the rojo is our favorite. It’s richly flavored with guajillo chiles, full of pork and fluffy hominy, and becomes even more robust when dressed up with red onion, avocado, and crispy chicharon. After the first bite, the shiny tiled walls, checkered tablecloths, and kitchen noises all disappear. For a moment, pozole is all that matters, and we forget that we’re in a small restaurant that feels like someone’s dining room. The only downside is that this spot closes at 7pm, but at least they open early at 9am." - josh barnett, john ringor