Antojitos
How to Order Street Food in Mexico Like a Local
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Meaning
A fresh corn on the cob, typically eaten roasted or boiled from street carts, slathered in mayonnaise, chili powder, lime juice, and cheese. It's the quintessential Mexican street food you'll find on every corner, and it always tastes better at night from a street vendor.
Examples
“I want a corn on the cob with mayo and chili.”
“The corn from the street cart smells amazing.”
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/Sounds like "eh" (as in "egg") + "LOH" (as in "loan") + "teh" (as in "ten")/
Meaning
A fresh corn on the cob, typically eaten roasted or boiled from street carts, slathered in mayonnaise, chili powder, lime juice, and cheese. It's the quintessential Mexican street food you'll find on every corner, and it always tastes better at night from a street vendor.
Examples
“I want a corn on the cob with mayo and chili.”
“The corn from the street cart smells amazing.”
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