elote
Elote is a popular Mexican street food consisting of grilled corn on the cob coated with a mixture of mayonnaise, cotija cheese, chili powder, and lime juice. This savory snack highlights the central role of corn in Mexican cuisine and culture, often enjoyed at fairs, markets, and street stands across Mexico.
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Ingredients
- 4 ears
- 1/2 cup
- 1/2 cup, crumbled
- 1 tablespoon
- 2 tablespoons
- 2 tablespoons
- to taste
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Mexican
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Last updated 4/1/2026
Elote traces its origins to indigenous Mesoamerican cultures where corn was a staple food, with contemporary preparations influenced by Spanish colonial ingredients such as mayonnaise and cheese.
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