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/Sounds like "ehs" (as in "egg") + "KEE" (as in "keep") + "tehs" (as in "ten")/

Meaning

Corn kernels served in a cup with mayo, cheese, chili powder, and lime. It is the portable version of elote and one of the most popular street snacks in Mexico, especially outside stadiums and parks.

Examples

Get me some esquites with extra chili and lime.

There is always someone selling esquites outside the stadium.

Regional synonyms
Anonymous

To post a message on Twitter (now X), sharing your thoughts with the internet in 280 characters. It became an official Spanish verb because the RAE couldn't ignore that millions use it daily.