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The Corn Vendor's Memory: Elotes and Esquites

Elotes and esquites in a town square: an old corn vendor has forgotten his special esquites recipe, and his granddaughter asks for help restoring it.

The story

Elotes (corn on the cob) and esquites (corn in a cup) are among Mexico's most beloved street snacks, direct heirs of the culture of corn.

The granddaughter asks guests to help her grandfather get his memory back.

How it works

Cultural challenges themed around elotes and esquites, while tasting their different versions.

The characters

  • The Corn Vendor: a veteran vendor with a fragile memory.
  • The Granddaughter: determined to save the family recipe.

What's included

  • Theatrical show with two characters
  • Elotes and esquites tasting
  • Cultural challenges
  • Souvenir of the experience

What you take home

  • Learning the history of corn in street food
  • A warm, family-friendly experience
  • Esquites like they used to make them

History and culture in every scene

As in all our experiences, the hosts' dialogue and the event's activities are written with real information about Mexican history and culture. You have fun and, without even noticing, you learn. Every dish arrives with its story: where it comes from, how it's made and what it says about the region and era that created it.

Format and customization

“The Corn Vendor's Memory” is one of our Mexican food tastings productions. We can adapt it to your venue, group size, menu and language, as a private event or on dates open to the public.

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