El Pozole de Moctezuma (2026): Mexico City's Must-Try Pozole Spot

Quick answer

• El Pozole de Moctezuma is open 2 PM to 7 PM, closed Sundays.

• Located at Moctezuma 12, Guerrero, Cuauhtémoc, Mexico City.

• Must-try dish is the Special Green Pozole, featuring fresh toppings.

• A meal for two, including drinks, costs approximately ~$22.

• Take a taxi as the restaurant entrance is discreet and unmarked.

Mexico City's Best Pozole Restaurant

Featured on Street Food Fighter Mexico

El Pozole de Moctezuma

My culinary compass often points me to places featured on shows like Street Food Fighter, and that's exactly how I discovered El Pozole de Moctezuma.

This spot serves authentic Mexican pozole (pronounced poh-SOH-leh), a hearty stew often compared to Korean dwaeji-gukbap (pork soup). Personally, I found pozole to be much milder and cleaner-tasting, without any strong odors – which is a huge plus for me!

If you're ever craving a comforting bowl of soup while exploring Mexico City, pozole is a fantastic choice. Let's dive into my review of El Pozole de Moctezuma, a must-visit spot highlighted by Street Food Fighter.

El Pozole de Moctezuma, Mexico City's Pozole Gem

Operating Hours

2 PM to 7 PM

Closed Sundays

The restaurant's name is quite a mouthful!

Just a little insider tidbit: in Latin America, much like in Spain, it's common for restaurant names to include the dish they specialize in.

While this spot is simply 'El Pozole de Moctezuma,' you might also encounter places named 'Pozolería' something-or-other, where the suffix '-ería' indicates a place that sells that particular item.

If you search on Google Maps, you'll find a few options, so it's always a good idea to check for highly-rated spots near you if this one isn't convenient. :)

Finding El Pozole de Moctezuma

This restaurant is tucked away in a rather unusual location.

While Google Maps might show a subway station nearby, I highly recommend just taking a taxi or ride-share service. Taxis in Mexico City are quite affordable.

I took a taxi right to the front, and it dropped me off in what felt like a purely residential neighborhood, completely devoid of any obvious restaurants.

You'll definitely want to keep a close eye on your map and the address as you approach.

Look for the number 12 – it just looks like the ground-floor entrance to a residential building.

The photo showing people waiting outside was actually taken when I was leaving; when I arrived, there was nobody there.

It definitely made me second-guess if I was in the right place, especially since there’s no visible sign from the outside.

Once you step inside, the restaurant finally reveals itself.

Just head in, tell them how many are in your party, and follow their directions.

If there's a crowd, just politely catch a staff member's eye to get seated. Haha!

They handed us the menu.

I believe they might have had an English version, but I only managed to snap a picture of the Spanish one.

I went in planning to order exactly what Chef Baek Jong-won from Street Food Fighter had, which is a great strategy!

To break it down simply, pozole comes in three main varieties: white broth, green broth, and red broth.

Each is available in a regular or large size.

The red broth typically contains shrimp.

El Pozole de Moctezuma: Menu & Recommendations

We initially planned to order either the original (white broth) or the green broth pozole.

Then, from behind a beer bottle, a local regular suddenly chimed in, enthusiastically offering to recommend our order.

He was incredibly friendly and insisted we had to try the 'Special Pozole.' His passionate explanation convinced us, and we ended up going with his recommendation, saying, 'Uh, okay... sure...!' Haha!

Oh, and speaking of beer, Modelo is a Mexican beer that's apparently now the #1 seller in the U.S. – quite impressive!

So, we decided to trust our friendly local and ordered the mysterious 'Special Pozole' exactly as he suggested.

First to arrive were Chorizo tacos, tostadas, and crema. The Chorizo tacos were these delicious rolled-up treats. Mexican chorizo is a bit different from its Spanish counterpart; it's more like seasoned ground meat, and it’s a flavor profile that most people will absolutely love.

And then there were the tostadas and crema (pronounced toh-STAH-dah and KREH-mah), highly recommended by Chef Baek.

Tostadas are essentially fried tortillas, perfect for scooping. They burst with delicious corn flavor.

And the crema? It's unique – not quite sour cream, not quite heavy cream, but something wonderfully in between. Paired with the tostadas, it was an absolute revelation! I've tried to find that crema back home, but it's just not available.

A server brought over a tray piled high with ingredients, and then, right before our eyes, they assembled the 'Special Pozole' – which was still a bit of a mystery to us!

The green soup we'd chosen was served as a base.

Then, they meticulously prepared and added all sorts of optional toppings from the original pozole right there at our table.

Into the warm soup went fresh avocado, a raw egg, crispy chicharrón, chili, and more – all stirred together for a truly personalized bowl.

Okay, I'll admit, the visual might be a little... unique, especially with the green soup!

But trust me, it tastes much better than it looks.

Although, I must confess, it did make me curious about the original, simpler version. Haha!

We mentioned we weren't super hungry, so they kindly split one large serving between the two of us.

And let me tell you, even half a large bowl was a substantial amount!

I still couldn't finish it all; it was incredibly generous.

Here’s what we ordered: one large Special Green Pozole, two Modelo beers, one hibiscus drink, one bottle of water, chorizo tacos, tostadas, and crema.

The total came out to just under ~$22 for everything!

Considering how much we ate, paying only ~$22 for two people felt incredibly reasonable. It certainly made me appreciate the value compared to prices back home.

All in all, it was a fantastic meal and a memorable day! :)