Elote
Grilled corn on the cob or corn kernels in a cup, coated with mayonnaise, crema mexicana, cotija cheese, chile powder, lime, and salt.
Allergen data cross-referenced against published allergen databases.
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Full allergen breakdown
Ingredients
- corn
- mayonnaise
- crema mexicana
- cotija cheese (Dairy)
- chile powder (chili, lime, salt)
- lime
Hidden Ingredients
These ingredients are not typically listed on menus but are present in traditional preparations.
- mayonnaise contains eggs
- crema is dairy
- cotija cheese is dairy
- chile powder sometimes contains Maggi or other wheat-based additives
Allergen Breakdown
Dairy-Free
Likely contains restrictionCrema mexicana and cotija cheese are primary components, not optional toppings.
Gluten-Free
Check with staffCorn is gluten-free but some chile powders contain wheat-based additives (Tajin is GF, others vary). Verify.
Peanut-Free
Likely OKNo peanuts in elote.
Tree Nut-Free
Likely OKNo tree nuts in elote.
Shellfish-Free
Likely OKNo shellfish in elote.
Egg-Free
Likely contains restrictionMayonnaise contains eggs.
Fish-Free
Likely OKNo fish in elote.
Soy-Free
Check with staffCommercial mayonnaise sometimes contains soy. Verify brand.
Sesame-Free
Likely OKNo sesame in standard elote.
Vegetarian
Likely OKFully vegetarian (contains dairy and egg).
| Restriction | Status | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Dairy-Free | Likely contains restriction | Crema mexicana and cotija cheese are primary components, not optional toppings. |
| Gluten-Free | Check with staff | Corn is gluten-free but some chile powders contain wheat-based additives (Tajin is GF, others vary). Verify. |
| Peanut-Free | Likely OK | No peanuts in elote. |
| Tree Nut-Free | Likely OK | No tree nuts in elote. |
| Shellfish-Free | Likely OK | No shellfish in elote. |
| Egg-Free | Likely contains restriction | Mayonnaise contains eggs. |
| Fish-Free | Likely OK | No fish in elote. |
| Soy-Free | Check with staff | Commercial mayonnaise sometimes contains soy. Verify brand. |
| Sesame-Free | Likely OK | No sesame in standard elote. |
| Vegetarian | Likely OK | Fully vegetarian (contains dairy and egg). |
Key risk: Elote appears to be a simple grilled corn dish but is layered with dairy (crema and cotija), egg (mayonnaise), and sometimes wheat (chile powder additives). All three components — mayo, crema, and cheese — arrive together and are the point of the dish, not optional toppings at street stalls.
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