Esquites
Corn kernels simmered with epazote and served in a cup with mayonnaise, cheese, chili powder and lime.
Photo: Cristina Zapata Pérez · CC BY-SA 4.0
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History
The word esquites comes from the Nahuatl ízquitl, toasted corn, and names one of the oldest ways of eating corn in Mesoamerica. Today’s street version simmers the kernels with epazote and serves them in a cup with mayonnaise, cheese, chili powder and lime. Along with grilled elote, it is Mexico’s most widespread street snack.
Cultural Notes
El puesto de elotes y esquites al caer la tarde es parte del paisaje urbano mexicano. Se piden con o sin chile y con o sin mayonesa, y en la Ciudad de México han dado pie a versiones de autor con tuétano, chicharrón o mariscos.
Main Ingredients
Variants
Where to try Esquites
El Terre Elotes Mangoneadas
San Lorenzo, CA
Tacos Camaguey
Mesquite, TX
Taqueria LA Salsa Picosa
Mesquite, TX
San Nico
Mesquite, TX
BobBea's Rolling Grill & Catering
Mesquite, NM
La Morena Mexican Grill
Mesquite, NV
Taqueria Los Sultanes
Mesquite, TX
Tortilleria El Maizito
Mesquite, TX
Mesquite Grill And Bar
Monticello, GA
Elotes Y Esquites Rockncorn
San Diego, CA
Pupitaco El Sabor Latino
Mesquite, TX
Esquites Martínez
Puebla, PUE
