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Rico’s Elotes – corn off the cob

February 28, 2014 By Talya Tate Boerner

Rico's Elotes corn off the cobThe rich, hot corn off the cob sold from the Rico’s Elotes cart in front of Tony’s Neighborhood Store (820 N. Fitzhugh) makes an incredible side dish to your next Tex-Mex meal. My stomach turned a flip flop just thinking about it. Juanita is the super friendly lady who works the Rico’s Elotes cart at Tony’s. Seriously, just chatting with Juanita is fun—she’s one of those individuals who automatically makes me feel happy even though I’m about to inhale a fat leaden treat. She shaves the steaming corn off the cob fresh to order, mixes up this heavenly concoction of mayo, butter, Cojita & Parmesan cheeses and serves it like a corn sundae. The medium size is only about $2.50. Rico's Elotes - Tony's Neighborhood Store In addition to the regular ingredients, there are other toppings available such as lemon pepper, hot sauce and lime salt. I didn’t say this concoction was healthy. I said heavenly… I’m a firm believer in (most) everything in moderation. It’s okay to go crazy occasionally, and Rico’s Elotes is just the place to make that happen. Lucky me, it’s only six blocks from my house. Closer, really.

elites - corn off the cob

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SIX BLOCKS FROM MY HOUSE

Filed Under: East Dallas, Food & Recipes Tagged With: Mexican corn, Rico's Elotes, Tex-Mex food

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  1. Barbara Tate says

    February 28, 2014 at 7:51 am

    Yummmmm!! That looks delicious. I am going “six blocks from my house” today and getting a pedi and mani. YAY. Getting my signature pink; Spring is in the air. Yeah, right!!!

  2. Renee says

    February 28, 2014 at 8:47 am

    I want some!

  3. Amanda says

    February 28, 2014 at 8:59 am

    Oh my word! That looks utterly fabulous!!

  4. Patti says

    February 28, 2014 at 9:00 am

    The last time we were in Dallas, we had this! Delish!

  5. Gary Henderson says

    February 28, 2014 at 9:30 am

    You had me right up to mayonnaise. I’m skeptical of mayo on corn.

    • Talya Tate Boerner says

      March 1, 2014 at 6:34 am

      Oh you’d love it. Trust me.

  6. Pary Moppins says

    February 28, 2014 at 11:21 am

    That looks amazing! I need that in my life!

    • Talya Tate Boerner says

      March 1, 2014 at 6:34 am

      Yes you do!

  7. Kelly H. says

    February 28, 2014 at 6:06 pm

    Delicious! Remember walking to and from Rico’s Elotes burns a few calories so you won’t feel quite so bad. ha ha

    • Talya Tate Boerner says

      March 1, 2014 at 6:34 am

      haha as though I walk there…

  8. Corinne Rodrigues says

    March 1, 2014 at 2:07 am

    Love corn on the cob, but like Gary, I’m skeptical about the mayo! What a great idea this series is, Talya.

    • Talya Tate Boerner says

      March 1, 2014 at 6:35 am

      Thanks Corinne! I think you’d love it even with the mayo. All the ingredients mix together to form a creamy rich dish. Delish!

  9. Cindy "Lu" says

    March 4, 2014 at 1:37 am

    I’d love to have the recipe! Looks AmaZing!

  10. hector says

    March 14, 2014 at 9:27 pm

    ‘You’re very welcome’

  11. elotes fanny says

    March 14, 2014 at 9:29 pm

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Hi! I'm Talya Tate Boerner. Writer, Reader, Arkansas Master Naturalist / Master Gardener, Author of

THE ACCIDENTAL SALVATION OF GRACIE LEE (2016)

GENE, EVERYWHERE: a life-changing visit from my father-in-law (2020)

BERNICE RUNS AWAY (2022)

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