Details
Our take on elote, Mexican street corn, in popcorn form. Kettle-popped kernels tossed with tangy Tajin seasoning, smoky chile, lime, and a whisper of cotija. A bold, craveable gourmet popcorn that is unmistakably Southwest.
Cactus Corn
Phoenix, AZ
TLDR Background Story
Mike and Sharon Levandowski founded Cactus Corn in 1998 with a single small-batch recipe and a folding table outside Chase Field. The family business expanded into sports venues, food trucks, and retail; their son Chris now runs it.
Proudest Achievement
Building a second-generation Phoenix business from a folding table into a sports-venue, event, food-truck, and retail operation while retaining handcrafted local production.
The "Why" Behind the Business
To make handmade popcorn with real ingredients and no shortcuts, grounded in Southwest character rather than generic flavor trends.
Coolest/Most Fun Experience
Being invited inside Chase Field by the Arizona Diamondbacks in 2008, beginning a long-running stadium partnership.