Pozoleria San Juan Inc.

"One of Chicago’s small community of pozolerias offers the hominy soup in three different varieties: Roja, verde, and blanco. It comes with a number of toppings including avocado, cilantro, lime, radish, and cabbage, as well as chicharrones that are perfect for dipping. Order extra and do yourself a favor." - Naomi Waxman

"The first time we ate pozole at this small Humboldt Park spot the kitchen noise and shiny tiled walls vanished—the only thing that mattered was Pozoleria San Juan’s soup. They have three types, all of which come with pieces of pork and fluffy hominy—but the smoky rojo variety made with smoky guajillo chiles is our favorite. The whole soup becomes even more robust when topped with avocado, lime juice, and crunchy pieces of salty chicharon. " - josh barnett, john ringor

"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

"Pozoleria San Juan in Humboldt Park has a long Mexican menu, but their namesake soup—pozole—is why you should come here. 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 clamor will vanish. Pozole is all that matters, and you'll forget that you're eating in a 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." - John Ringor

"Craving pozole at all hours of the night? No problem! This Humboldt Park favorite is open until 1 a.m. on most nights and is open 24 hours on Fridays and Saturdays. The self-proclaimed “house of pozole” has some serious word of mouth and brings in crowds from Chicagoland and beyond. The team prides itself in the quality of the ingredients they use to prepare their Guerrero-style pozole (green, white, and red), which they make from scratch." - Brenda Storch