Mexican Street Corn Tacos
Mexican Street Corn Tacos bring bold, zesty flavor with roasted corn, creamy lime mayo, cotija cheese, and chili spice—all in a warm tortilla.
Course: MainCuisine: MexicanDifficulty: Easy
Servings
4
servingsPrep time
30
minutesCooking time
40
minutesCalories
300
kcalTotal time
1
hour10
minutesIngredients
2 cups corn kernels
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 cup cotija cheese
1/4 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons lime juice
1 teaspoon chili powder
8 small tortillas
1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Directions
- Heat the vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and add the corn kernels. Cook them until they are slightly charred, about 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- In a large bowl, combine the roasted corn, mayonnaise, lime juice, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Mix until all the ingredients are well combined.
- Warm the tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave, ensuring they are pliable and warm, and ready to be filled.
- Divide the corn mixture evenly over each of the tortillas. Top with a generous amount of crumbled cotija cheese and fresh chopped cilantro.
- Serve the tacos immediately, allowing your guests to enjoy the warm charred corn and the fresh flavors of cilantro and lime.
Nutrition Facts
- Total number of serves: 4
- Calories: 250kcal
- Cholesterol: 0mg
- Sodium: 620mg
- Potassium: 400mg
- Sugar: 8g
- Protein: 6g
- Calcium: 60mg
- Iron: 2mg
These Mexican Street Corn Tacos are a fiesta of flavor in every bite. Sweet charred corn is tossed with lime, chili powder, and creamy mayo, then topped with cotija cheese and fresh cilantro—all wrapped in soft tortillas. It’s the ultimate street food-inspired dish that’s easy, craveable, and totally satisfying.
