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Elote — traditional dish from Mexico City, Mexico
Street food Vegetarian

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Nutritional Values

🔥220kcal
💪6gProtein
🌾28gCarbs
🥑10gFat
🌿4gFibre
⚖️200 gServing

* Per serving · 200 g. May vary.

Allergens

🥛 Dairy

Elote

How to order / say it
Say it Elote — [ee-LOH-tay]
Order I'd like an elote, please.
Locally Quisiera un elote, por favor.
Say locally

Grilled corn on the cob slathered with mayonnaise, cheese, and chili.

Why try it?

Elote captures the festive essence of Mexico City’s street food scene, offering a connection to traditional flavors in a casual snack. It's a must-experience part of wandering the city's streets.

How it tastes

Elote is sweet and juicy on the inside, with a smoky, charred exterior from grilling. The toppings combine creamy, spicy, and tangy notes, creating a tasty symphony that's both satisfying and addictive.

Origin & History — first documented: 1900

Corn has been a staple in Mexican cuisine since ancient Mesoamerican civilizations. Elote, in its grilled and seasoned form, gained popularity in urban settings like Mexico City in the 20th century, becoming an iconic street snack.

Recipe

Ingredients

  • 🥕 4 pieces corn on the cob
  • 🥛 100 g mayonnaise
  • 🥛 50 g cotija cheese
  • 🧂 10 g chili powder
  • 🍋 2 pieces lime

Method

  1. 1 Grill corn on the cob until charred.
  2. 2 Spread mayonnaise over hot corn.
  3. 3 Sprinkle with cotija cheese and chili powder.
  4. 4 Squeeze lime juice over before serving.

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