Dagny's Profile
Richmond - Cazuelas Grill – Serious posole and tortilla greatness at Hilltop Mall
I would be the one who directed the Dr. toward the place. I am a native of the area and have been going there since they opened. It has been one of my local secrets.
My first experience with pozole was homemade. My first trip to Cazuelas was on a Saturday. I took a chance and ordered the pozole to go. (You get about a quart on to go orders.) The man behind the register asked me, "How do you know pozole?" I explained how I had had it at a friend's house for a Pasada. He then explained how his mother-in-law made it fresh for each weekend. I was sold then. If mama was making it, it had to be good.
There were a number of years during which I would stop in at least once a month to pick up dinner to go. They are still in my cellphone directory.
The chile rellenos are fantastic -- although my mother will argue that she makes better. But I am a huge fan of the carnitas. They are cooked perfectly. And if you order the plate, they come with the wonderful handmade corn tortillas. I have even sat there waiting for my order only to see the cook slapping masa between her hands and then grilling up my tortillas.
Just a heads up. My mother has ordered the birria in the past and was not pleased. This is the only item on the menu that we have found to be less than acceptable.
