Mayonnaise
Sauces$3.99 / 30 ozApproximate price based on US supermarkets.
A creamy oil and egg emulsion widely used in Mexican cooking. The key ingredient in potato salad, elote en vaso (street corn cups), and cemita sandwiches. Hellmann's is the favorite brand in Mexico, though Kewpie mayonnaise also features in fusion dishes. Adds richness and creaminess to both cold and hot preparations.
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How it's used in Mexican cooking
Mayonnaise, part of the sauces and condiments section of the Mexican pantry, appears in 12 recipes in our collection, including Esquites (Mexican Corn Salad), Ensenada-Style Fish Tacos and Prepared Corn on the Cob. Each recipe shows step by step how it is added, in what quantity and which other ingredients it is paired with — the most reliable guide to how it is actually used in Mexican cooking.
Recipes using mayonnaise
Esquites (Mexican Corn Salad)
Ensenada-Style Fish Tacos
Prepared Corn on the Cob
Zarandeado Grilled Fish
Pescado a la Talla (Charcoal-Grilled Butterflied Fish)
Camarones Roca (Rock Prawns with Sweet & Tangy Sauce)
Grilled Corn on the Cob
Banderilla (Battered Sausage on a Stick)
Esquites with Bone Marrow
Mexican Street Corn with Mayo and Chilli (Elote)
Chipotle Ranch Dressing
Chipotle Chicken Wrap
Storage and substitutes
How to store it
Bottled sauces keep in the pantry while sealed. Once opened, store them tightly closed in the fridge; most keep their flavour for several weeks (check the label's guidance).
Frequently asked questions
How many recipes use Mayonnaise?
Mayonnaise is used in 12 recipes in our collection, such as Esquites (Mexican Corn Salad) and Ensenada-Style Fish Tacos. The full list, with a photo and link for each recipe, is on this page.
Where can I buy Mayonnaise in the US?
You can buy Mayonnaise online via the Amazon link on this page, or look for it at Mexican and Latino grocery stores in the US.
How should Mayonnaise be stored?
Bottled sauces keep in the pantry while sealed. Once opened, store them tightly closed in the fridge; most keep their flavour for several weeks (check the label's guidance).
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