Mexican Street Corn Changed My Life And I've Never Felt Sicker

Last night I was formally introduced to Mexican street corn and I’m not sure my life will ever be the same. I’ve seen it on menus at Mexican restaurants here and there, but never really looked into what it was. Just thought it was plain ol’ corn, and why would I get plain ol’ corn for a side or appetizer when guacamole or nachos or chips and queso exist? Wouldn’t make logical sense to get a veggie when melted cheese exists in this world. Well, last night I found out how wrong I really was.

Last night I learned Mexican street corn isn’t just plain ol’ corn at all. In fact, it couldn’t be further from plain if it tried. Mexican street corn, or as it’s also known as “elotes”, is corn topped with butter, mayonnaise, crema, cheese, and chili powder, and some other shit too. Now if you haven’t had it, I will allow you to now puke. If you have had it, I will pause while your mouth waters. Nothing about it should be delicious, but man, it was so fucking delicious.

I don’t even really like mayo. Nevermind mayo on corn on the cob. Nevermind mayo mixed with cream and cheese and butter. But together and grilled on this corn, it made my mouth giddy with delight. I don’t really know how to explain it. Nothing about it should be good but it could not have been better.

The aftermath, well, pretty much what you would expect. My stomach feels like Mike Tyson just went a full round on it. I also had queso and tacos and beans so that certainly isn’t helping the cause either. I basically took myself on a fantastic roller coaster where I knew very well I would go flying off at the end like you used to do in Roller Coaster Tycoon

So would I recommend you try Elotes? Absolutely. One of the most delicious things I’ve ever had. Just be prepared the aftermath feels like you just took an IPA/Coffee/Chipotle burrito and stuck them in a blender. Small sacrifice, imo.