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Elote (Mexican Street Corn)

Elote is Mexico's beloved street-cart snack: corn on the cob charred over open flame, slathered in a tangy mayo-crema, then rolled in salty crumbled cotija, chile powder, and lime. The kernels stay juicy and sweet while the outside picks up smoky blisters that grip the creamy coating. Grilling the corn naked (no husk) is the key move — direct contact with the grates builds the caramelized, lightly charred spots that make real elote taste like the street version.