# Extreme Mexican Food Recipes The Elotes Cocidos 'Los Criminales' Corn Recipe is Authentic By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2016-05-31 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/corn-recipe References: [news.au](http://www.news.com.au/lifestyle/food/eat/mexicos-extreme-corn-goes-viral/news-story/4a23d1f61c666f3278f098d63caa92fd) & [facebook](https://www.facebook.com/ElotesCocidosLosCriminales/) Located in Mazatlán, Mexico the Elotes Cocido 'Los Criminales' corn recipe is making headlines for being an extreme version of the [traditional dish](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mexican-moles). The scrumptious dish consists of a corn on the cob that's smothered in rice along with sauce, cheese and a helping of plantain chips. Upon posting a video of the dish being made, the Elotes Cocido 'Los Criminales' corn recipe has since gone viral with the video receiving over 1.5-million views. The Elotes Cocido 'Los Criminales' elotes shows an extension of [extreme cuisine](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flamin-hot-campaign) that has permeated American food culture for some time. Foodie culture is seeing individuals and brands all around the world experiment with [new recipes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/taco-recipe-kits) to gain critical acclaim both locally and on social media. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.8/10 - Popularity: 36% | Activity: 39% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Extreme Cuisine:** Creating extreme versions of traditional dishes can generate buzz and critical acclaim for individuals and brands in the food industry. - **Global Foodie Culture:** The rise of global foodie culture is driving experimentation and innovation in food recipes. - **Social Media Influence:** Social media plays a significant role in driving attention to extreme recipes and can help propel individuals and brands to the forefront of the food industry. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Food and Beverage:** The food and beverage industry can capitalize on the trend of extreme cuisine by experimenting with new recipes and offering unique dining experiences. - **Social Media:** Social media platforms can serve as a tool for sharing extreme food recipes and driving buzz in the food industry. - **Travel and Tourism:** Extreme food recipes in different regions and cultures can attract tourists and foster cultural appreciation. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Authentic Mexican Corn Dishes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/qdoba-mexican-street-corn.md) - [Street Food-Flavored Corn Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/corn-nuts-mexican-street-corn.md) - [Sweet Corn Side Dishes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chronic-tacos-esquites.md) - [Mexican Corn-Flavored Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mexican-cornflavored-snack.md) - [Microwavable Mexican Street Meals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mexican-street-corn-white-rice.md) - [Mexican Street Corn Bowls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chicken-elote-bowl.md) - [Street Corn-Flavored Almonds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elote-mexicanstyle-street-corn-almonds.md) - [Elotes-Flavored Snack Chips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pringles-mexican-street-corn.md) - [Streetcorn-Flavored Nut Mixes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nuts-about-elote-mix.md)