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Mexican Corn Salad

Esquites · Off-the-cob, with cotija and chile

Charred corn off the cob, cotija cheese, ancho chile powder, lime, mayo (light), fresh cilantro. The street snack of Mexico City, on a plate.

AED 38

Mexican Corn Salad

Diet

Vegetarian · Gluten-free · Halal

Allergens

milk, egg, corn

Spice

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The dish

Esquites — the off-the-cob version of elote. Sweet corn kernels charred on the comal until just-toasted, dressed with mayo (light), lime, ancho chile powder, crumbled cotija, finely chopped cilantro, and an optional drizzle of Mexican crema (ask).

Served warm in a deep cup, eaten with a spoon. The simplest dish on the menu — and the one that surprises first-time guests the most.

Why we make it this way

The corn is charred fresh in small batches; you can’t pre-char it without losing the popping-sweet edge. The cotija is real cotija (Mexican-style, not feta) — sourced through the only importer in the UAE that brings the real version.

House rule

Eat it warm. Letting it cool kills 70% of the flavour.

Order via Deliveroo → WhatsApp the kitchen

Pair it with

Quick answers

  • Is Mexican Corn Salad halal?

    Yes. Mexican Corn Salad is halal-certified — all our meat is sourced from halal-certified suppliers in Dubai. Querida is a halal-certified restaurant.

  • Is Mexican Corn Salad gluten-free?

    Yes. Mexican Corn Salad is gluten-free as prepared. About 90% of our menu is gluten-free — corn tortillas instead of wheat, naturally gluten-free fillings.

  • Is Mexican Corn Salad vegetarian?

    Yes. Mexican Corn Salad is vegetarian. We have a substantial vegetarian Mexican menu in Al Barsha 1, Dubai.

  • How spicy is Mexican Corn Salad?

    Mild. Family-friendly heat — comfortable for most diners. Spice level 1 of 4.

  • What are the allergens in Mexican Corn Salad?

    Mexican Corn Salad contains: milk, egg, corn. Allergen information is verified by Querida's kitchen team. Always tell the host on arrival if you have a medical allergy and we'll work around it.

  • Where can I order Mexican Corn Salad?

    Mexican Corn Salad is available at Querida Mexican & Friends, Talal 14 Building, Shop 9, Al Barsha 1, Dubai. We're walk-in only with 26 seats; or order delivery via Talabat, Deliveroo, or WhatsApp +971 56 312 3030.