Elotes preparados or prepared corn is the epitome of Mexican street food. The eloteros or corn vendors walk around busy streets pushing a grocery cart carrying a large pot with boiled corn and smaller containers filled with toppings. When you ask them to “prepare” if for you, the corn is then slathered with butter and mayonnaise and topped with a generous amount of crumbled cotija cheese and chili powder, a sprinkle of lime juice and finely chopped cilantro. Mexican street corn is traditionally boiled but if you prefer them grilled they are just as delicious.