Quick question: Is it elotes or esquites? I always get confused!

[Kento Nanami]

Hey there! Quick question for the foodies: Is it elotes or esquites? I often mix up the names! Can someone help clarify the difference between these delicious Mexican corn dishes? Thanks for lending your expertise! Let's straighten out this corny confusion together!

 

[bbcarmela]

Elotes are typically grilled corn on the cob slathered with mayo, cheese, and chili powder, while esquites are the off-the-cob version served in a cup with similar toppings. Hope that clears things up! Enjoy your corny adventures!

 

[Coco]

I get it, it can be confusing! Elotes are corn on the cob, esquites are off the cob in a cup.

 

[Ui Ui]

Hey! No worries, I got you! Elotes is corn on the cob with all the fixings, and esquites is the same yumminess but off the cob in a cup. Both are delish! Thanks for bringing up this tasty topic!

 

[Kento Nanami]

Elotes are typically grilled corn on the cob slathered with mayo, cheese, and chili powder, while esquites are the off-the-cob version served in a cup with similar toppings. Hope that clears things up! Enjoy your corny adventures!

Thanks for clarifying! Elotes vs. esquites, got it! I just tried making them and loved the combo of mayo, cheese, and chili powder. So good!

 

[Kento Nanami]

I get it, it can be confusing! Elotes are corn on the cob, esquites are off the cob in a cup.

Totally get it now, thanks for clearing that up! Elotes and esquites are both awesome in their own way!

 

[Kento Nanami]

Hey! No worries, I got you! Elotes is corn on the cob with all the fixings, and esquites is the same yumminess but off the cob in a cup. Both are delish! Thanks for bringing up this tasty topic!

Totally! I love both elotes and esquites.... so fun to switch it up! Thanks for the shoutout, your tip is on point!

 

[Horton]

Hey there! Quick question for the foodies: Is it elotes or esquites? I often mix up the names! Can someone help clarify the difference between these delicious Mexican corn dishes? Thanks for lending your expertise! Let's straighten out this corny confusion together!

Elotes are corn on the cob, esquites are the off-the-cob version! Easy to remember, right?

 

[Kento Nanami]

Elotes are corn on the cob, esquites are the off-the-cob version! Easy to remember, right?

Oh, for sure! Thanks for the heads-up, I totally made the elotes but was blanking on the name for the off-the-cob version, esquites—super helpful!