Was the street corn you had in San Diego the Mexican style?
It was Tent. I had to use feta instead of catija cheese, as I couldn't find it. This may have been my problem with flavor
Aha... Feta is kinda, sorta close, but doesn't have that aged flavor. Next time try some Parmesan, because Cotija cheese is basically the same same as Parmesan.
Ironically, the reason I know that is the guy who owns the Mexican restaurant we frequent is from Cotija, Mexico where that cheese is made.