The Best Places to Get Elotes in Amarillo

"It's corn! It's a big lump with knobs, it has the juice,' the song that got stuck in everyone's head in 2022. However, we're here today not to talk about just any corn, we're here to talk about Elotes.

What is Elotes?

Elote is Spanish for corn. However, in this case, it is Mexican street corn, and it is delicious. Elotes is grilled corn covered in a mayo sauce, cojita cheese, chili powder, and lime. A lot of times elotes will be prepared off the cobb.

It's definitely a twist on just plain 'ol regular corn.

Where in Amarillo can you get Elotes?

Cortez Beef Jerky Food Truck

Elotes Con Ritmo - 2408 Amarillo Blvd E

El Tropico - Multiple locations in the Texas Panhandle

Manny's Place - 812 E. Amarillo Blvd

Corn Express - 812 Amarillo Blvd East

Yuki Town - 2706 Osage

Helados Toscana - 1810 E Amarillo Blvd

Most of these places use the basic recipe for elotes. They use corn, of course, mayo-type sauce, cheese, chili powder, and use different ingredients. Some use more cheese or a different kind of cheese other than cojita. Other places use the flamin' hot Cheetos instead of chili powder.

It's the creativity that makes for a delicious dish of elotes. Traditional is good, but the more creative the better. Is there such a thing as too much flavor?

Are you starving yet for elotes? It's time to take a tour of the best elotes in Amarillo.

"I can't imagine a more beautiful thing, it's corn"