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street corn

American  
[street kawrn] / ˈstrit ˌkɔrn /

noun

  1. elote.


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And the ensuing scenes — of Rich landing his hot idea, inspired by the Mexican street corn elote — charm as intended.

From New York Times Jun. 8, 2023

In each new city I visited, I found myself drawn toward the unmistakable smell of char-grilled street corn and the stories of the people who worked there.

From Salon Aug. 23, 2022

The taqueria is currently serving burritos, quesadillas, tacos and aguas frescas along with street corn, beans and queso fundido with add-ons like chorizo and mushrooms.

From Los Angeles Times Nov. 26, 2018

Alternately, once corn is in season, Plowman says she’ll be selling elote, a grilled Mexican street corn topped with spices and cheese.

From Seattle Times Jul. 18, 2018

But when I’m after something a little more complex, I start branching out, to the Mexican street corn called elote, omelets and pasta with a creamy corn sauce .

From Washington Post Jul. 9, 2018

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