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Elote

Elote

Mexican

Grilled corn with toppings

Best wine varietals

1
Vinho Verde
Vinho Verde's light effervescence and acidity complement the creamy, spicy corn flavors.
2
Albariño
Albariño's bright citrus and mineral notes balance the sweetness and char of elote.
3
Riesling
Riesling's crisp acidity and slight sweetness pair well with the corn and chili powder.
4
Brut Champagne
Brut Champagne's bubbles and acidity cut through the richness and enhance the spice.

Best cocktails with this

1
Slutty Margarita
Slutty Margarita
acid, salt—classic tequila+lime complements cotija, brightens char
Score: 95
2
Jalapeño Margarita
Jalapeño Margarita
acid, heat—fresh jalapeño kick pairs with chili powder and crema
Score: 93
3
Cadillac Margarita
Cadillac Margarita
acid, sweet—Grand Marnier adds depth to lime and smoky char
Score: 90
4
Tequila Soda
Tequila Soda
acid, bubbles—clean, fizzy lime-forward match that refreshes corn’s richness
Score: 88
5
Slut Sauce
Slut Sauce
heat, salt—jalapeño and spicy rim mirror elote’s chili and savory rim
Score: 87
6
Hot Mess
Hot Mess
heat, acid, bubbles—tequila with jalapeño and soda cuts through crema and cheese
Score: 85
7
Avocado Margarita
Avocado Margarita
fat, acid—creamy avocado element complements the elote’s richness and lime
Score: 82
8
Tequila Extra Añejo Old Fashioned
Tequila Extra Añejo Old Fashioned
smoke, fat—extra añejo’s richness and smoke echo grilled notes and add weight
Score: 80