Elote (Mexican Street Corn)
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Easy Elote Recipe ~ Authentic Mexican Street Corn
Bring the vibrant, bustling energy of a Mexican night market straight to your backyard with our effortless Easy Elote Recipe. There is nothing quite like the irresistible contrast of sweet, juicy corn charred to smoky perfection on the grill, then slathered in a rich, velvety sauce. To give this classic street food an unforgettable gourmet upgrade, we skip the complicated spice cabinet measuring and power up the flavor using our very own Elote Seasoning and a finishing sprinkle of our signature Sriracha Lime Salt.
Packed with a tangy punch, a hint of gourmet heat, and finished with a generous dusting of savory, crumbled Cotija cheese, this Authentic Mexican Street Corn is the ultimate crowd-pleasing side dish. Whether you are hosting a lively summer backyard barbecue, looking for the ultimate companion for taco night, or just craving a quick, flavor-packed snack, this recipe delivers maximum, bold impact with minimal effort. It completely transforms simple sweet corn into a street-food masterpiece that will have everyone reaching for seconds. Grab a few ears of fresh corn and our Elote seasoning—it’s time to elevate your next cookout with the absolute best flavor of the season!
Elote (Mexican Street Corn)
10 min
12 min
4
Sides
Mexican
Ingredients
3 cups grilled or roasted corn kernels or 4 ears
1/4 cup quality mayonnaise
1 garlic clove, minced
1 lime, zest and juice
1/3 cup sliced green onions
1/2 cup cotija cheese
2 Tbsp. Elote Seasoning
1 tsp Sriracha Lime salt
2 Tbsp. pickled jalapeño slices, diced
Cilantro to taste (optional)
Directions
Char the Corn ~
Grill ~ Brush corn cobs with oil, ghee, or butter. Grill over medium-high heat for 3 minutes per side until lightly charred. Let cool for 10 minutes.
Oven ~ Toss 3 cups of thawed frozen corn in oil, spread on a baking sheet, and broil until seared and popping.
Mix~
While corn cools, whisk the mayonnaise, garlic, lime zest and juice, green onions, cheese, Elote Seasoning, Sriracha Lime Salt, and jalapeños together in a large bowl.
Serve ~
Off the Cob (Esquites) ~ Add cooled kernels and mix until well coated, and top with cilantro.
On the Cob (Classic Elote) ~ Leave cobs whole, brush the mayonnaise mixture generously over each ear, and dust the tops with the cilantro.
Old Town Spice Shop Kitchen
At Old Town Spice Shop, our recipes aren’t just instructions—they are the result of a collaborative obsession with flavor. Our team is a diverse blend of BBQ competitors, artisanal makers, and dedicated foodies who believe that every meal deserves a little extra character. The Old Town Spice Shop Kitchen is where we come together to experiment, taste-test, and perfect the blends you bring into your home. From drafting the perfect dry rub for a weekend brisket to crafting unique botanical mixers for your next cocktail, our collective expertise is poured into every dish we share.
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Elote Seasoning
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