esquites / ess-KEY-tays
A popular street snack in Mexico is grilled corn smothered with mayo and queso fresco called elotes, and esquites are the version for those who haven’t mastered the ability to bite corn kernels off the cob yet. Normally you’ll find a street cart with a helpful little old lady and a giant vat of simmering corn; she’ll scoop some into a cup and layer it with mayo, queso fresco, and if you’re feeling frisky, a healthy dose of hot sauce. Dig in and enjoy!