Best Corn Dishes in Mexico City
37 restaurants compared
Top 5 Corn Dishes in Mexico City (Quick Answer)
Based on diner recommendations across 37 restaurants:
- Tlayuda with Quesillo and Tasajo at Guzina Oaxaca, MXN180.00 (Polanco)
- Tamales de Rajas at Nueve Nueve, MXN240.00 (Roma Norte)
- Gordita with Za'atar Raita at Masala y Maíz, MXN200.00 (Juárez)
- Tamales de Rajas & Queso at Expendio de Maíz Sin Nombre, MXN55.00 (Roma)
- Tlayuda with Chorizo at La Casa de la Tlayuda, MXN80.00 (Roma Norte)
Scroll down for detailed comparisons, prices, and diner tips for each restaurant.
All 37 Corn Dishes
Tlayuda with Quesillo and Tasajo
Guzina OaxacaMXN180.00
Large, crispy corn tortilla topped with Oaxacan string cheese, dried beef, and beans.
Tamales de Rajas
Nueve NueveMXN240.00
Corn masa tamales filled with poblano peppers and cheese.
Gordita with Za'atar Raita
Masala y MaízMXN200.00
Mexican thick corn tortilla with Middle Eastern-Indian yogurt sauce.
Tamales de Rajas & Queso
Expendio de Maíz Sin NombreMXN55.00
Corn masa wrapped in corn husks with poblano peppers and cheese.
Tlayuda with Chorizo
La Casa de la TlayudaMXN80.00
Crispy tlayuda topped with spiced chorizo, beans, cheese, and avocado.
Elote Vegan
Verde BotanicaMXN85.00
Charred corn with cashew crema, nutritional yeast, Tajín, and lime.
Pumpkin Flower with Huitlacoche and Mole
LimosnerosMXN365.00
Squash blossom filled with huitlacoche, served on macadamia or hazelnut mole cloud.
Baby Corn in Creamy Sauce with Caviar
LoreaMXN460.00
Delicate baby corn in refined sauce, finished with caviar.
Masa Croqueta with Curry Leaf
Masala y MaízMXN140.00
Crispy corn croquette infused with Indian curry leaf and spices.
Gorditas
MaizajoMXN100.00
Thick heirloom corn patties with various fillings.
Taco Zacatlán
El ParnitaMXN40.00
Crispy zucchini taco with chile and lime on blue corn tortilla.
Elote
Expendio de Maíz Sin NombreMXN40.00
Fresh grilled corn with mayo, cheese, and chile powder.
Tamale de Esquite (Corn Tamale with Corn Salsa)
TicuchiMXN140.00
Fresh corn tamale topped with charred corn, peppers, and crema.
Esquites con Epazote
Molino El PujolMXN45.00
Corn kernels with queso fresco, mayo, lime, and aromatic epazote herb.
Pozole
Nudo NegroMXN140.00
Traditional Mexican hominy soup with Asian-influenced broth.
Dosa with Indian Pickles & Chutney
Masala y MaízMXN160.00
Crispy fermented rice and lentil crepe with pickles and fresh chutney.
Chilaquiles
EnoMXN185.00
Crispy tortilla chips in salsa with options for rojo or verde.
Corn Barbacoa with Mushrooms
TicuchiMXN240.00
Corn-based barbacoa pit-cooked with fried and sautéed mushrooms.
Tandoori-Style Fish with Corn Salsa
Masala y MaízMXN250.00
Fish marinated in tandoori spices with fresh corn salsa.
Quesadillas with Huitlacoche
Mercado de CoyoacánMXN35.00
Warm masa pockets filled with corn fungus, epazote, and fresh cheese.
Huaraches
Expendio de Maíz Sin NombreMXN50.00
Oblong corn masa shapes topped with beans and fresh salsa.
Corn and Corn Products (Nixtamalized, Dried)
Mercado de SonoraMXN40.00
Fresh corn from Milpa Alta and dried corn products for tortilla and pozole making.
Heritage Corn Preparations
GranaMXN380.00
Multiple courses using different heritage corn varieties with traditional techniques.
Huitlacoche
LimosnerosMXN385.00
Corn cob cooked for 15 hours at 75°C with epazote, finished with Cotija and butter.
Tacos de Maíz Nixtamalizado
Expendio de Maíz Sin NombreMXN30.00
Tacos made fresh on the comal from nixtamalized heirloom corn.
Huitlacoche Taco with Requeson
LoreaMXN420.00
Mexico's prized corn fungus topped with fresh cheese and pipicha oil.
Tlayuda with Tasajo
La Casa de la TlayudaMXN85.00
Large crispy corn tortilla topped with dried beef, beans, quesillo cheese, and salsa.
Baby Corn with Chicatana Ants
PujolMXN1800.00
Sweet corn kernels coated in costeño chile mayo and powdered with crunchy chicatana ants in a smoking pumpkin shell.
Elote Preparado
Pesca EloteMXN85.00
Charred corn with cotija cheese, mayo, chili powder, and lime.
Tierra de Luna
Carmela y SalMXN200.00
Plantain empanada with black beans and wondrous reduced tomato sauce.
Sopes
Expendio de Maíz Sin NombreMXN45.00
Thick corn masa base topped with beans, salsa, and fresh toppings.
Corn Risotto with Huitlacoche
Carmela y SalMXN260.00
Creamy corn risotto with huitlacoche, epazote, and crispy corn garnish.
Uttapam with Chickpeas & Chutney
Masala y MaízMXN180.00
Savory Indian pancake with chickpeas, green chutney, and masala.
Elotitos César
Licorería LimantourMXN130.00
Grilled corn with anchovies, chicharrón, and tangy queso cotija.
Quesadillas
Expendio de Maíz Sin NombreMXN35.00
Corn masa folded over with cheese and cooked on the comal.
Seasonal Vegetable Preparations
FugazMXN110.00
Market-driven vegetable dishes that change based on seasonal availability.
Volcanes
MaizajoMXN95.00
Corn tostadas with various fillings covered with melted cheese crust.