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Mexican Street Corn Elote Bowls

Published: Aug 8, 2022 by Ashley Lecker · This post may contain affiliate links · 11 Comments

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Mexican Street Corn Elote Bowls are a filled with grilled corn, lime, spice, creamy mayo, and cheese. Handheld like traditional elote, but elotes in a cup a little less messy.

Mexican Street Corn Elote Bowl in a glass dish with lime and cilantro on top.

Mexican Street Corn Elote Bowls are inspired by one of my favorite food trucks at our local farmer's market. They are hand held and delicious!

My recipe is different than many of the elote style salads. The ingredients are layered and each one seasoned. I like to mix them together as I eat, and elotes in a cup is my favorite way to enjoy the flavors.

Mexican Street Corn Elote Bowl in a glass dish with lime and cilantro on top.

Ingredeints

  • fresh corn - frozen corn can be used after it is thawed. I do not recommend canned corn.
  • limes
  • Tajin seasoning
  • fresh chopped cilantro - dried cilantro can be used, but reduce the amount to 1 tsp.
  • salt
  • crumbled cotija cheese -crumbled feta can be used if you can't find cotija cheese.
  • mayonnaise

What is Tajin seasoning?

Tajin is a brand name of a tangy and spicy seasoning from Mexico. The flavor comes from chilis and lime. It is a great contrast to creamy or sweet foods.

I love to use it on watermelon, mango, and pineapple as well.

Mexican Street Corn Elote Bowl in a glass dish with lime and cilantro on top.

Instructions

  1. Brush corn with oil. Preheat a grill to medium-high heat.
  2. Grill corn for about 10 minutes, rotating and turning every 2 -3 minutes.
  3. Remove corn from grill and allow it to cool so it can be handled.
  4. While the corn cools, mix together mayo, 2 teaspoon Tajin, juice of ½ a lime, and cheese. Set aside.
  5. Using a knife, cut the corn off of the cob. Place corn, juice from remaining lime half, salt, and cilantro.
  6. Divide corn into two small bowls, top with mayo mixture, sprinkle remaining Tajin on top. Garnish elotes in a cup with lime wedges and cilantro.
Mexican Street Corn Elote Bowl in a glass dish with lime and cilantro on top.

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Mexican Street Corn Elote Bowl in a glass dish with lime and cilantro on top. The bowl is mixed together with a fork.

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Mexican Street Corn Elote Bowl in a glass dish with lime and cilantro on top.

Mexican Street Corn Elote Bowls

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Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 5 mins
Course Side Dish
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 2 Bowls

Ingredients
 
 

  • 4 ears fresh corn
  • 2 limes
  • 2 ½ teaspoon Tajin seasoning, divided
  • 1 tablespoon fresh chopped cilantro
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoon crumbled cotija cheese
  • ¼ cup mayonnaise

Instructions
 

  • Brush corn with oil. Preheat a grill to medium-high heat.
  • Grill corn for about 10 minutes, rotating and turning every 2 -3 minutes.
  • Remove corn from grill and allow it to cool so it can be handled.
  • While the corn cools, mix together mayo, 2 teaspoon Tajin, juice of ½ a lime, and cheese. Set aside.
  • Using a knife, cut the corn off of the cob. Place corn, juice from remaining lime half, salt, and cilantro.
  • Divide corn into two small bowls, top with mayo mixture, sprinkle remaining Tajin on top. Garnish with lime wedges and cilantro.
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Comments

  1. Cindy

    August 08, 2022 at 11:15 am

    Passing up fresh farm corn this time of year is impossible and I always over buy! Thanks for a different kind of way to use it up!

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  2. Wendy

    August 08, 2022 at 11:18 am

    I like that this can be made ahead of time and then served when the grilling of other items is complete.

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  3. Karen's Kitchen Stories

    August 08, 2022 at 4:26 pm

    These are so cute! I love esquites!

    Reply
  4. Hezzi-D

    August 08, 2022 at 6:49 pm

    This is such a fun way to serve elote!

    Reply
  5. Terri

    August 08, 2022 at 8:09 pm

    I have to make these for my husband. He will love these so much. Sweet corn is his all time favorite.

    Reply
  6. Jolene

    August 11, 2022 at 5:57 pm

    I've never had elote and corn is just coming into the farms now. Must go get some and try this!

    Reply
  7. Inger

    August 12, 2022 at 9:06 am

    What a fun change from corn on the cob! Perfect timing!

    Reply
  8. Lisa

    August 14, 2022 at 7:50 am

    Such a yummy and fun twist on the classic on-the-cob version.

    Reply
  9. Radha

    August 16, 2022 at 1:31 pm

    Great idea! This is amess free version and easy to serve and enjoy elote! Genius!

    Reply
  10. Jennifer

    August 18, 2022 at 6:41 am

    I love street corn but I hate the mess. This looks like the perfect way to get my street corn fix and keep it off my face.

    Reply
  11. Christie

    August 27, 2022 at 1:57 pm

    These bowls look delicious! And a perfect side for a party. You can easily make them ahead of time.

    Reply

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