"Elotes" or "esquites" are Mexican street food snacks made with corn. "Elotes" refers to corn on the cob, while "esquites" are made with kernels cut off the cob and usually served in a cup with mayonnaise, cotija cheese, chili powder, lime juice, and other toppings. In this recipe, we're making a Mexican street corn salad, which is similar to "esquites" but with some additional ingredients like red bell pepper, avocado, and cilantro.