Corn Street Food Elotes & Esquites Tour, Mexico City

About This Activity

Mexico City's corn-based street snacks are naturally gluten-free and ubiquitous: elotes (grilled corn on the cob slathered in crema, cotija cheese, and chili powder) and esquites (corn cut from the cob into a cup with the same toppings) are sold at carts throughout the city. Other naturally GF street foods include tamales (corn masa dough), tostadas (fried corn discs), and memelas (thick oval corn cakes). A self-guided corn street food walk through the Zócalo, Tepito, and Mercado Jamaica areas costs under MXN 100 (USD 6) and showcases pre-Hispanic food culture at its most accessible.

Seasonal note: Year-round