Elote translates to corn in Spanish. Elotes are one of the most popular street foods in Mexico. Corn on the cob is fire-grilled over high heat, then topped and brushed with a mayonnaise and lime sauce and then rolled in crumbled cotija cheese and chile powder. Over the years, elote has achieved such popularity that it is no longer just sold on the streets of Mexico. You will find it in restaurants, and sometimes served in cups, this is known as elote en vaso.