Elotes, the amazing Mexican street corn. It’s very different depending on where you choose to get one.

“Botanas Locas” is a very good place with many treats to offer, but their elote is out of this world; the flavors and textures are extraordinary. Think of this: boiled corn poured into a cup covered in mayo, cotija cheese, and some chili powder. It has a kick of spice for flavor that balances out with the cheese and mayo, making it all come together perfectly.

Then there’s “Botanas & Snacks el pinguino,” a smaller, more unknown spot. Their elote seems to be simpler. The corn is perfectly boiled to be so soft and easy to eat, the mayo is applied very lightly, and the queso fresco is so fluffy and fresh. They add a squeeze of lime that builds the flavor and also offer two different types of chili powered as well as the option of putting Cheetos on it for a little more crunch and flavor. So, which one is considered better? It mostly depends on what you’re looking for.

“Botanas Locas” is an explosion of flavor in your mouth, a perfect treat to share or recommend. But “Botanas & Snacks el pinguino” is the winner for the overall balance of all the different ingredients. The flavors are clearer, the individual ingredients shine even though put together, you can actually taste the corn itself, it’s not overpowered by all the toppings.

For a truly satisfying elote experience, “Botanas & Snacks el pinguino” takes the win. And it’s not only me who thinks so, Jazmyne, my close friend, who I take everywhere with me on my food adventures. Who loves elotes almost as much as I says that “elotes are a go-to snack when going out and hanging with friends.” This shows that when going out to have fun with friends, an elote is a good snack to grab and take with you. When asked about her preferred place to get one, she said, “Botanas & Snacks el penguino” is my favorite place to get one. Jazmyne said the corn is so fluffy and more flavorful than other places I’ve been to.”

This shows that certain ingredients matter in an elote and can change a person’s opinion on which place serves a better one. Not all elotes taste the same or have the same texture, and that matters in every person’s opinion. Just like elotes, not every person is the same or has the same way of thinking, especially when it comes to food.