Street Corn Tacos

Delicious tacos filled with grilled corn, creamy sauce, and fresh toppings, inspired by the popular Mexican street food elote.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 10

Total Time 25

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Main Course, Snack

Cuisine: Mexican

Calories: 250

Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Corn Filling

4 ears corn grilled and kernels removed
1 cup mayonnaise or Greek yogurt for a lighter option
1 cup cotija cheese crumbled
1 tablespoon lime juice freshly squeezed
1 teaspoon chili powder for seasoning
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon black pepper

For the Tacos

8 small corn tortillas warmed
1 cup fresh cilantro chopped, for garnish
1 avocado sliced for topping
1 lime wedges for serving

Method

Prepare the Corn Filling

Grill the corn until charred, then remove the kernels from the cob.
In a mixing bowl, combine the grilled corn, mayonnaise, cotija cheese, lime juice, chili powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix well.

Assemble the Tacos

Warm the corn tortillas on the grill or in a skillet.
Spoon the corn filling onto each tortilla.
Top with chopped cilantro and avocado slices.
Serve with lime wedges on the side.

Nutrition

Serving: 1tacoCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 6gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 4gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Feel free to customize the toppings with your favorite ingredients such as jalapeños or hot sauce for extra heat.

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