Traditional
Esquites
in Mexico City
Esquites turn corn into a craveable street snack: kernels served warm in a cup and dressed with lime, chile, mayo, cheese, or broth depending on the vendor.
Did you know?
The name esquites comes from the Nahuatl word izquitl, a reminder of just how deep corn culture runs in central Mexico.
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Where to Find It
1 place to try Esquites in Mexico City
Mercado de la Merced
$$$$La Merced
One of the city's great traditional markets and a strong place to understand the everyday side of CDMX eating, from masa snacks to steaming cups of corn.
