Authentic Street Corn Recipe – Bold & Flavorful Elote

This authentic street corn recipe, also known as Mexican Elote, features grilled corn coated in creamy mayo, tangy lime, chili, and crumbled cheese. It’s the ultimate street food flavor perfect for lunch, BBQs, or weekend sides.

Ingredients

• 4 ears of corn, husked
• 1/4 cup mayonnaise
• 1/4 cup sour cream
• 1 tbsp fresh lime juice
• 1/2 tsp chili powder
• 1/2 cup crumbled cotija cheese
• 2 tbsp chopped cilantro
• Lime wedges (for serving)

Directions

1. Preheat grill to medium-high heat.
2. Grill corn directly over flame for 10–15 minutes, rotating until slightly charred.
3. In a small bowl, mix mayonnaise, sour cream, lime juice, and chili powder.
4. Brush hot corn generously with the mayo mixture.
5. Sprinkle with cotija cheese and chopped cilantro.
6. Serve with lime wedges and extra chili powder if desired.