Buzz·Posted on Jul 14, 2015You Haven't Lived Until You've Tried An EloteLove at first bite.by Pablo ValdiviaBuzzFeed StaffLinkFacebookPinterestTwitterMail We've all tried corn on the cob. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF It's delicious and completely worth having a corn-filled smile for. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF But there's only one way to eat corn that is truly greater than all the rest. View this photo on Instagram I'm talking about the elote. View this photo on Instagram Elote is Spanish for "corn," but it's so much more than your average corn on the cob. View this photo on Instagram It's what separates the basic-ass kernels from the GREAT ones. View this photo on Instagram This Mexican treat begins with a delicious roasted, boiled, or grilled corn on the cob. View this photo on Instagram The corn is first coated with a layer of melted butter, followed by a delicious mayo spread. View this photo on Instagram It is then rolled through a big pile of crumbled cotija cheese... View this photo on Instagram ...and topped with a chili sauce or powder, which gives it that extra POW. View this photo on Instagram The corn is finally drizzled with lime juice and you'll question how you ever lived without this. View this photo on Instagram This godsend is a popular Mexican street food that is often sold by vendors and has obviously changed many lives worldwide. View this photo on Instagram Elotes make children smile... View this photo on Instagram ...bring friends together... View this photo on Instagram ...and even have other species begging for a taste. View this photo on Instagram Those who question this delicious combo are missing out, because in reality... View this photo on Instagram ...true love actually comes coated in mayo, cheese, and chili. View this photo on Instagram