Pozole
A hearty soup of nixtamalized hominy corn kernels simmered with pork shoulder, onion, and garlic in a chile broth, served with toppings chosen tableside: shredded cabbage, radishes, oregano, lime, tostadas, and optional crema.
Allergen data cross-referenced against published allergen databases.
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The full allergen breakdown is below. Select your restrictions to see a personalized safety status.
Full allergen breakdown
Ingredients
- hominy corn
- pork shoulder
- dried chiles (ancho, guajillo)
- garlic
- white onion
- oregano
- side toppings: cabbage, radishes, lime, dried oregano, tostadas
Hidden Ingredients
These ingredients are not typically listed on menus but are present in traditional preparations.
- crema is offered as a tableside topping (dairy)
- tostadas are corn-based but may have shared fryers
- some versions (pozole verde) add pumpkin seeds or pepitas
Allergen Breakdown
Dairy-Free
Likely OKThe soup is dairy-free. Crema is a tableside topping — decline it.
Gluten-Free
Likely OKHominy is nixtamalized corn, not wheat. No gluten in the soup.
Peanut-Free
Likely OKNo peanuts in standard pozole.
Tree Nut-Free
Likely OKNo tree nuts in standard pozole. Pozole verde may have pepitas — verify.
Shellfish-Free
Likely OKNo shellfish in pozole.
Egg-Free
Likely OKNo eggs in pozole.
Fish-Free
Likely OKNo fish in pozole.
Soy-Free
Likely OKNo soy in pozole.
Sesame-Free
Likely OKNo sesame in standard pozole.
Vegetarian
Likely contains restrictionTraditional pozole is made with pork. Vegetarian versions exist but must be specifically requested.
| Restriction | Status | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Dairy-Free | Likely OK | The soup is dairy-free. Crema is a tableside topping — decline it. |
| Gluten-Free | Likely OK | Hominy is nixtamalized corn, not wheat. No gluten in the soup. |
| Peanut-Free | Likely OK | No peanuts in standard pozole. |
| Tree Nut-Free | Likely OK | No tree nuts in standard pozole. Pozole verde may have pepitas — verify. |
| Shellfish-Free | Likely OK | No shellfish in pozole. |
| Egg-Free | Likely OK | No eggs in pozole. |
| Fish-Free | Likely OK | No fish in pozole. |
| Soy-Free | Likely OK | No soy in pozole. |
| Sesame-Free | Likely OK | No sesame in standard pozole. |
| Vegetarian | Likely contains restriction | Traditional pozole is made with pork. Vegetarian versions exist but must be specifically requested. |
Key risk: Pozole's base is naturally free of most major allergens: hominy corn, pork, and dried chiles. The allergen risk comes entirely from the tableside toppings. Crema is offered but optional. Tostadas introduce corn chips. The soup itself is an unusually safe option for people with multiple food allergies.
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