Potzollcalli
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Potzollcalli (Nahuatl: House of Pozole) is a popular traditional Mexican restaurant and cafeteria in Mexico. Founded in 1972, it has over 30 locations around the Mexico City metropolitan area and in other large cities. Its name comes from the Nahuatl roots Potzolli which means "pozole" (from which derived the popular Mexican dish) and Calli, which means "house" or a place destinated to something.
[edit] Pozole
The restaurant offers a wide variety of traditional Mexican food, such as quesadillas, enchiladas and choriqueso, but pozole is the speciality of the house, with four different kinds of pozole from which to choose. One can also choose pork or chicken in one's pozole, or "light pozole" (no meat). It is offered in three different sizes, with bowls specially designed for pozole. Sliced lettuce, onions, and radishes are offered as garnishes. Potzocalli also offers many other seasonal specials like seafood, and special beer and pozole combos on Thursdays (known as "Jueves Pozoleros") during the Mexican Soccer League season.
[edit] Structure
Potzollcalli are built in a classic architectural style, with Mexican motifs inside and traditional entrances. Most locations do not have a parking lot. This however has tended to encourage customers to choose another restaurant. Newer Potzollcalli, such as the Chalco-Ixtapaluca Sendero location (inside a mall), have had great success due to the addition of this feature.
