Traditional Esquite

Name: FRIO Ice Cream & Botana
Address: 807 High Point St Unit H, Randleman, NC, 27317, US
Telephone: (336) 799-1208
Price range: $

Authentic Mexican street corn exactly as it should be

🌶️ 🌶️🌶️○○○ Spice: 2/5

🍯 🍯○○○○ Sweetness: 1/5

🔥 Hot

⏱️ Prep: 5 min

🔥 Very popular (9.2/10)

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✓ Vegetarian

Contains: Dairy, Eggs

What is it?

The original Mexican street corn served in a cup instead of on the cob. It's corn with mayonnaise, cheese, and lime - simple ingredients that create incredible flavor. Think of it as Mexico's version of corn salad, but warm and much more delicious.

Full description

The authentic esquite experience exactly as you'd find it on the streets of Mexico City. Fresh corn kernels are served hot in a cup and dressed with the traditional combination of creamy mayonnaise, salty cotija cheese, bright lime juice, and optional Tajín chili powder and Valentina hot sauce for those who want a kick. This is esquites in their purest form - no fusion, no fancy twists, just the time-honored recipe that has made this Mexico's most beloved street snack for generations.

What makes it special?

We prepare our Traditional Esquite exactly as it's made in Mexico, using authentic cotija cheese and traditional techniques. This is the real deal - the same recipe Mexican families have enjoyed for decades, bringing genuine street food culture to Randleman.

Popular with

Popular with teens, adults, and families of all backgrounds - Mexican customers love the authenticity while Americans discover why esquites are Mexico's favorite street snack. Perfect introduction to Mexican street food culture.

Ingredients

Corn kernels

Mayonnaise

Cotija cheese

Fresh lime juice

Tajín (optional)

Valentina hot sauce (optional)

Ingredients you can remove:

Mayonnaise Cotija cheese

Customization options

With Tajín chili powder

With Valentina hot sauce

Extra lime

Extra cheese

Light mayo

Call us at (336) 799-1208 to customize your order to your preferences.

Our story

This recipe represents generations of Mexican street food tradition, unchanged and perfect in its simplicity. Every ingredient serves a purpose - the mayo for creaminess, cotija for saltiness, lime for brightness, and optional spices for heat. It's a testament to how simple ingredients can create something truly magical.

Additional comments

Our most authentic Mexican offering and a customer favorite. This is the perfect introduction to esquites for newcomers while satisfying Mexican customers seeking traditional flavors.

"Every product we serve carries my family's love and tradition. It's more than food - it's our cultural heritage."
- Graciela Galvan