Pozolería Doña María — Restaurant in Baja California

09/03/18 This place is always crowded! You have to wait in line in order to get in and be seated. Sometimes the wait can be up to an hour! But is it really worth it?

Some of the food items are worth the wait and money. Others are just tasteless, Bland, and overcooked. it's hard to say exactly which plates are better than others because it seems like they rotate the cooks periodically. Meaning, the food is not always consistent.

The wait staff is always in a rush but they will attend to you. Just don't expect a smile or "thank you" from them. They will greet you but they will be rushed.

The menu is pretty confusing so it's best to read the words and not the numbers! You will notice that there are several items that are not in the miracle order! And there are several written items that don't make sense! For example, combination plate number 1 is actually number 6 on the menu! I asked the waiter why this was written in such a weird way and he couldn't even answer my question. All he said was "I had no idea the menu even looked like that!"

this place is a hit and miss but I know for a fact I won't be going...

I had a very tasty and filling bowl of chicken pozole (pozole blanco) at Pozolería Doña María. It was only 120 MXN (~6.50 USD) but it was really enough food for two people, especially when you factor in the toppings.

They provide chopped white onions, lime wedges, two types of hot sauce, radishes, shredded lettuce, and large fried circular chips (like what a vampiro comes on). After loading up my bowl, I dug in and it was incredible!

The chicken was super tender and not overcooked at all, and the broth was rich and complex. Either way the toppings it just went to a whole other level texturally and taste-wise.

This is definitely a great introduction to pozole for newcomers, and is also a good place for a group to come. It’s my favorite pozole place I’ve been to thus...

If you’re looking for a real authentic experience then you must try this place! Nothing fancy, no fuss, just a great hole in the wall serving delicious pozole (blanco) and other savory Mexican favorites. The portions are very generous too. I ordered a small (not so small) pozole blanco with maciza meat only (pure lean meat with no fat), and an order of flautas. They come with all the yummy garnishes (radishes, queso, crema, etc.). The pozole is served with tostadas as well. I highly recommend this place for an authentic...