"Most of what you see at La Casita Mexicana is flashy. The dining room at this beloved spot in Bell is decked out in bright yellow toad statuettes, a metal tree with glowing orbs, and an entire wall of news clippings. Their signature chile en nogada—giant stuffed pepper covered in heavy sweet cream and topped with pomegranate seeds—also fits this bill. The pozole rojo here, however, is simple, which is why it’s so good. The deep red broth has a nice kick of chile and garlic, a choice of shredded chicken or pork, plus hominy with the right amount of chew. You won’t find it on the regular menu, but it’s listed on the daily specials board (spoiler: it’s a special every day)." - sylvio martins, brant cox, cathy park