Takis Street Corn Cups (Esquites with a Crunch)
Mexican-style street corn cups with lime mayonnaise, feta and crushed Takis. A 15-minute party snack: mild with Chile Limón, zero heat with Xtreme Lime.
- Prep10 min
- Cook5 min
- Total15 min
- Serves4
- LevelEasy
Short answer
To make Takis street corn cups, char frozen sweet corn in butter, fold it with mayonnaise, lime, chilli and crumbled feta, then spoon it into cups and top with crushed Takis just before serving. It takes 15 minutes and serves four. Use Takis Chile Limón for mild heat or Xtreme Lime for none.
Esquites are Mexico's street corn in a cup: warm kernels dressed with mayonnaise, lime, cheese and chilli. Takis come from Mexico too, so a handful of crushed rolled tortilla chips on top is a natural fit. It adds crunch, salt and a hit of lime.
Everything here is on the shelf at Villa Market, including the Takis, which are exclusive to Villa Market in Thailand. Feta stands in for cotija, the crumbly cheese used in Mexico.
Takis Street Corn Cups (Esquites with a Crunch)
- Total 15 min
- Easy
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1Char the corn6 min
Melt the butter in a wide frying pan over high heat. Add the frozen corn in one layer and cook for 5–6 minutes, stirring only now and then, until hot and lightly charred. Season with a pinch of salt.
2Mix the dressing
In a large bowl, stir together the mayonnaise, lime zest and juice and chilli powder.
3Fold it together
Add the warm corn, most of the feta and the coriander. Fold until every kernel is coated. Taste and add more lime or salt if needed.
Created with AI from Villa Market product photos✦ AI illustration 4Crush the Takis
Keep 8 whole Takis for the top. Put the rest in a zip bag and crush them with a rolling pin into coarse crumbs.
5Fill the cups and serve
Spoon the corn into four small cups. Top with the remaining feta, a generous spoon of crushed Takis and two whole Takis each. Serve straight away with lime wedges, while the Takis are still crunchy.
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Takis Xtreme Lime92.3 gWhich Takis should I use?
| Takis | Heat | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Xtreme Lime | Zero heat | For children and anyone avoiding chilli |
| Chile Limón | Mild | The classic match: already tastes of lime |
| Jalapeño | Hot | For heat lovers |
| Dragon Sweet Chili | Hot | Hot with a sweet chilli finish |
Make ahead and storage
- The dressed corn keeps in a covered container in the fridge for up to a day. Serve it cold or warm it briefly in a pan.
- Add the Takis at the last minute. Once they sit in the dressing they soften within minutes.
- Fresh corn works too: cut the kernels from 3 cobs and char them the same way.
Read the guideTakis in Thailand: Flavours, Heat Levels and Where to BuyTakis are rolled tortilla chips from Mexico, exclusive to Villa Market in Thailand. Compare every flavour by heat, from Zero Heat to Hot, and buy online.
Frequently asked questions
What are esquites?
Esquites are a Mexican street-food snack of corn kernels served in a cup, usually dressed with mayonnaise or crema, lime, crumbly cheese and chilli. This version adds crushed Takis for crunch.
Which Takis flavour works best on street corn?
Takis Chile Limón, which is mild and already tastes of lime. For no heat at all, use Takis Xtreme Lime, labelled Zero Heat on the pack.
Can I make Takis corn cups for children?
Yes. Use Takis Xtreme Lime and leave out the chilli powder. The cups are then tangy and cheesy without any heat.
Where can I buy Takis in Thailand?
Takis are exclusive to Villa Market in Thailand. You can buy them at Villa Market stores and online at shop.villamarket.com.
Can I make it ahead?
Make the dressed corn up to a day ahead and keep it chilled. Crush and add the Takis just before serving so they stay crunchy.
Recipe by the Villa Market editorial team. Product names and pack sizes are checked against the Villa Market online shop. Images marked “AI illustration” are generated with AI from real product photos. Range varies by store.
