A Definitive Ranking of the Most Popular Taki Flavors

Every spicy food lover knows the most irresistible snack: Takis. The flavor is the perfect balance of heat and saltiness. Once you start eating them, you won't be able to stop.

These days, you can find endless flavors beyond their standard bag, and as Taki connoisseurs, we have our opinions on them. Below, discover our definitive ranking of the different flavors.

7. Blue Heat

Blue food repels us. It stains more than any other color and never goes away. While the flavor isn't terrible—it tastes like the traditional (Fuego) flavor with more heat—the cost of a blue tongue, teeth and lips is not worth the trouble.

 

6. Intense Nacho

The Intense Nacho Takis are great for anyone who isn't into spice. Because of this, they fall flat within the Takis sphere. If we eat Takis, which are known for turning up the heat, we want to go all out with their most intense levels.

 

5. Buckin' Ranch

Unsurprisingly, their other non-spicy option, Buckin' Ranch, ranks toward the lower end of the list, too. We're giving these extra points because who doesn't love ranch flavoring? Even though they're not spicy, they have more of a kick than bland cheddar.

 

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4. Guacamole

Does having guacamole here make us predictable? This flavor is the first step into the real Takis heat. It does, in fact, taste like your favorite authentic guac with a little zest. Plus, the seasoning goes oh-so-well with the saltiness of a corn tortilla chip.

 

3. Nitro

Okay, we love the spice, but these Nitro Takis can be a lot for our taste buds. After a few bites, we're sweating. That said, their flavor is still delicious. It's that same tangy lime with an edge that will put you on the edge of your seat. If you're bolder than us, you'll appreciate these.

 

2. Dragon Sweet Chili

No matter what, we're always going to crave sweet chili, so it was an understatement to say we were excited to see Takis release a Dragon Sweet Chili chip. Yes, it's as good as it sounds—the perfect intersection of sweet and spicy.

 

1. Fuego

Ranking at our winning spot are the classic Fuego Takis. It's such a distinct and iconic flavor. We can never get enough of that biting salt of the lime, while the chili gives it a bold spice. It's hot without making you uncomfortable—a must for snacking.

 

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