Tajín is a brand of seasoning. It's a blend of chili, lime, and salt. And it packs a flavorful punch. It's not hot. The chili flavor is mellow and mild. Tajín is more sour than spicy. The lime flavor is bold! Tajín is delicious and versatile! It is a perfect way to give elote or street corn a burst of chili and lime flavor. It is also great sprinkled over sliced fruit such as apples, mango, or watermelon. Use it to season shrimp for shrimp tacos, rim cocktail glasses, or dress a beer. You can buy Tajin at most grocery stores. You can find it in the Mexican food section. It may also be in the spice aisle. You can also order Tajin online.

What is the best corn to use for making elote?

The best corn to use is freshly picked sweet corn. Get it from your garden or barter with a friend or family member for fresh summer corn! You can also find fresh sweet corn at farmers markets or produce stands in summer and early fall. If you can’t get fresh sweet corn, you can use frozen corn on the cob to make Mexican street corn.

Not at all! It is bursting with flavor, but the Tajin is not spicy. You can make it spicy by adding a sprinkle of cayenne powder.

Can I make elote without a grill?

Yes! You can make roasted elote by roasting the ears of corn in the oven. I’ve included instructions in the recipe card.

Easy Mexican Street Corn with Tajin (Elote)

Name: Mexican Street Corn with Tajin (Elotes)
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 4 ears of corn on the cob; ¼ cup sour cream or Mexican crema; ¼ cup mayonnaise; ½ cup crumbled cotija cheese; 2 teaspoons Tajin seasoning (plus more to taste); ½ cup chopped fresh cilantro

Mexican Street Corn with Tajin (Elotes)

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Easy Mexican street corn at home. Grilled or roasted. Seasoned with Tajin chili lime, cotija, cilantro, mayonnaise, and sour cream or cream.

Author: Mandi
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Yield: 4 ears of corn 1x
Category: Side Dish
Method: Grill
Cuisine: Mexican

Ingredients

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4 ears of corn on the cob
1/4 cup sour cream or Mexican crema
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup crumbled cotija cheese
2 teaspoons Tajin seasoning (plus more to taste)
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro

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Instructions

Shuck the corn. Remove all shucks and silks, but leave an inch or two of the stalk. You can use it as a handle. Set the corn aside.
Prepare the grill. Start with clean grill grates, then oil the grates while the grill is cold. To make it easy, dip a wadded-up paper towel in cooking oil, making sure it is not dripping. Hold the oil-soaked paper towel with tongs and rub the grates. Preheat the grill to medium-high with the lid shut. Aim for about 400℉.
Grill the corn: Rub the corn with a thin layer of oil. Grill it over medium-high heat for about 10 minutes, turning occasionally. Continue to grill until all sides have a nice layer of char.
Top the street corn. Mix the sour cream and mayonnaise together and rub the grilled ears of corn with a layer of the sour cream/mayo mix. Sprinkle with a generous layer of cotija, coating all sides. Then sprinkle with plenty of Tajin. Top with fresh chopped cilantro and enjoy!

Notes

How to make roasted corn in the oven:

Preheat the oven to 425℉
Shuck the corn as described above, leaving a handle for holding while eating.
Rub the corn with a thin layer of oil, then wrap each ear individually in aluminum foil.
Bake for 20 minutes, flipping over halfway through.
Unwrap and top as described above.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 ear
Calories: 298
Sugar: 9.1 g
Sodium: 1492.5 mg
Fat: 18.8 g
Carbohydrates: 28.5 g
Fiber: 2.9 g
Protein: 8.9 g
Cholesterol: 25.8 mg

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