Mexican Street-Style Elote with Chili-Lime Mayo

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-06 · Updated 2026-05-06

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Grilled corn on the cob slathered in a zesty chili-lime mayonnaise, sprinkled with cotija cheese and fresh cilantro, capturing the essence of Mexican street food. This Mexican-inspired street-food recipe (vegetarian), ready in about 22 minutes, pairs corn on the cob, mayonnaise, lime juice for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 280 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 12 min Serves 4 Mexican cuisine 280 cal/serving

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Ingredients

4 ears, husked corn on the cob
1/2 cup mayonnaise
2 tbsp lime juice
1 tsp chili powder
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 cup crumbled cotija cheese
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1/2 tsp salt
4 for serving fresh lime wedges

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Instructions

Step 1: Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium-high heat. Grill 4 ears of husked corn on each side for 10-12 minutes until charred in spots and tender, turning every 2-3 minutes.
Step 2: In a small bowl, whisk together 1/2 cup mayonnaise, 2 tbsp lime juice, 1 tsp chili powder, 1/2 tsp garlic powder, and 1/2 tsp salt until smooth.
Step 3: Using a brush or spoon, generously coat each grilled ear of corn with the chili-lime mayo mixture while still warm.
Step 4: Sprinkle each coated ear with 1/2 cup crumbled cotija cheese and 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro.
Step 5: Serve immediately with 4 fresh lime wedges for squeezing over the top for extra brightness.