LCHA and the Mexican Consulate in Orlando hosted the5th Annual Mexican Gastronomic Festival at Lake Eola 512 E Washington Street Orlando, Florida 32801. Featured were many Mexican favorites like, Tacos, Elotes, Aguas Frescas, Guacamole and more.
Pam and I stood in a long line for Elotes, (Grilled Mexican Street Corn). We started joking with the people in line with us wondering if the street corn cold possibly be worth the long wait. There were rumors of a shorter street corn line but we stood our ground. We inched our way to the head of the line until there were just two couples in front of us. Then it was announced that the vendor had run out of corn. Disappointment under those circumstances is an understatement. Luckily a riot didn’t break out. We decided to get the hell out of there. We would not be standing in another line. We went back home and made our own Elotes. The street corn we made was delicious, probably better than what was made a the festival.
I would never return to this festival for the food. However having the chance to draw a huge crowd and a taco wearing a dress would be a welcome pastime if this pandemic ever ends.