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Esquites

Traditional dish from Mexico

Must Try Street Food Vegetarian

About Esquites

Mexican corn salad

Esquites also known as elote en vaso, also served in the Southwestern USA is a Mexican snack or antojito. One can find them at local markets, and street vendors selling corn. The word esquites comes from the Nahuatl word ízquitl, which means "toasted corn".

Components

  • maize

Dietary Information

✓ Vegetarian friendly
✓ Popular street food
✓ Must-try when visiting Mexico
Traditional Mexico cuisine

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