This is one of those things that I’ve been wanting to review for netfoodie since the site started. I’ve had it before, but I’m sure many of you out there haven’t. Elotes are a popular Mexican street food. I got mine from a cart in front of Fiesta mart for 2 bucks.
Roasted corn in a cup, big deal you say? The thing that makes this treat different is what you put on it. And that’s just about everything.
List of elote toppings:
- Heavy mayonaise
- Sour cream
- Butter
- Parmesan cheese
- Fresh lime juice
- Hot chili sauce
- Lemon pepper (this one’s a Texas thing)
- Salt
- Pepper
And of course, I went for it all! Yes, I got a styrofoam cup full of EVERYTHING!
Taste? Yes. Man this stuff’s got a lot of flavor. Each bite is a little different than the last. Here’s a sample of what to expect. First you taste the sourness of the sour cream and lime juice. Then the creaminess of the butter and the mayonnaise. Then you taste the cheese. Then it’s spicy from the chili sauce and the pepper. Then you get the sweetness of the corn. And that’s all in one bite!
And yes, I’d get it again. It’s kind of like an cow exploded in your mouth while eating some corn. Dairy is part of the food pyamid… And hey, corn is a vegetable, right?
Elotes get a 4 out of 5!
9 Comments to “Elotes: Roasted corn in a cup and so much more…”
April 14, 2008
This looks absolutely amazing. I love corn, cheese, mayo…mmmm.
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July 9, 2009
Umm i live 5 minutes from mexico.. it’s not a mexican thing but mexican american…and we dont put sour cream…or mayo…or lemon pepper (i live in texas). the rest of the stuff is a go.
August 9, 2009
I’m looking for a super yummy reciepe for roasted corn in a cup, I live in texas and its a popular dish down here,I’m in south texas. I own a concession stand and wanted to incorporate that on our menu, I’ve heard its to die for if anyone has a good reciepe please let me know. Thank u
November 17, 2009
me vale verga mamones
la neta se me anojo bn cabron pero me tenngo ke awantar
por ke aki no venden
no ballan pa tijuana por ke los mato a la verga..!!!
December 13, 2009
i live on the border too, and we use mayo, butter, and crumbly white mexican cheese, and the hot sauce is a very specific chili sauce made from a powder. it is very hard to find just the right one.
April 9, 2010
I’ve seen this in a lot of Mexican border towns. Also, I’ve been much deeper into Mexico, south of Mexico City, and I’ve easily found this great snack. The typical additions to this corn cup or corn on the cob are Mayo, butter, lime juice, a sort of chili powder, and parmesan cheese. It’s more common to find this in Mexico as roasted corn on the cob with the toppings added on.
March 24, 2011
this is stupid!!!!!!!!! you dont need sour cream. this is what i hate about Americans… its more of mayo, cotiga cheese( powder/shred) , butter, and powder pepper.
April 11, 2011
I’m going to try this recipe, it looks good… and easy.
September 16, 2011
I agree with ali. 1) roast your corn inside of the husk with butter and chili powder @ 350 degrees for 30min ( h.e.b. Has a very flavorful chili powder next to the menudo seasoning) while cooking take the remainder of the chili powder and mix it with fresh lime juice until it becomes a paste. Line a cup or a bowl with mayo to taste. When corn is finished cut off the cob into the cup or bowl adding some butter and top with shredded or crumbled queso fresca and pour the chili paste on top. I like to mix it all up and enjoy it with a raspa or agua de sandia
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