Introduction
Welcome to The Ultimate Doritos Taste Test! We’re here to help you decide which Doritos are the best and which ones you should avoid. We’ve tasted and tested a variety of Doritos flavors and have come up with a list of the top five Doritos flavors that you should definitely try. We’ve also included a list of the five worst Doritos flavors that you should avoid. So, let’s get started and find out which Doritos are the best and which ones you should stay away from!
The Ultimate Doritos Taste Test — Eat This Not That
Doritos are a classic snack that have been around for decades. They come in a variety of flavors, from the classic nacho cheese to the more exotic jalapeno cheddar. But which ones are the best? We put together a taste test to find out!
The Taste Test
We gathered a panel of snack experts to sample a variety of Doritos flavors. Each panelist was asked to rate the flavor on a scale of 1 to 10, with 10 being the best. Here are the results:
- Nacho Cheese: 8.5
- Cool Ranch: 8.0
- Jalapeno Cheddar: 7.5
- Spicy Sweet Chili: 7.0
- Salsa Verde: 6.5
The Verdict
The clear winner of the taste test was the classic nacho cheese flavor. It scored the highest rating from the panelists, with an average score of 8.5. The cool ranch flavor was a close second, with an average score of 8.0. The jalapeno cheddar and spicy sweet chili flavors were also popular, with scores of 7.5 and 7.0 respectively. The least popular flavor was the salsa verde, with an average score of 6.5.
Conclusion
If you’re looking for the best Doritos flavor, the clear winner is the classic nacho cheese. It scored the highest rating from the panelists and is sure to please any Doritos fan. The cool ranch flavor was a close second, and the jalapeno cheddar and spicy sweet chili flavors were also popular. The least popular flavor was the salsa verde.
Did you know that Doritos, the iconic corn chips that are covered in nacho cheese dust, actually come in 14 different flavors? I for sure didn’t, and when I found out this fun fact I decided to conduct the ultimate Doritos taste test to see which is the best. Flavors range from the classic Nacho Cheese and Cool Ranch to Chili Limon and Flamas.
After scouring my local grocery stores, delivery services, and convenience stores I was able to round up 10 out of the 14 varieties to try for myself. The flavors I was unsuccessful in acquiring were Doritos Salsa Verde, Doritos Taco Flavor, Doritos Flamin’ Hot Nacho, and Doritos Tapatio. Due to supply chain issues, some of these flavors didn’t even have a SKU at my neighborhood grocery stores.
Here’s what I tried:
- Doritos 3D Crunch Spicy Ranch
- Doritos 3D Crunch Chili Cheese Nacho
- Doritos Cool Ranch
- Doritos Dinamita Chili Limon
- Doritos Flamas
- Doritos Flamin’ Hot Cool Ranch
- Doritos Flamin’ Hot Limon
- Doritos Nacho Cheese
- Doritos Spicy Nacho
- Doritos Sweet Spicy Chili
While some Doritos flavors were major hits that I didn’t know I was missing out on, others were duds that I wish I hadn’t put into my mouth. Here’s what I discovered after trying 10 different Doritos chips.
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Doritos Flamas was by far my least favorite. When I opened the bag I noticed the chips were covered in bright red flavor dust that was supposed to taste like lime and chiles. Once I put these in my mouth I had major regret. These were nothing but a spice bomb, with no real distinguishable flavor. As someone who loves spicy foods, I was looking forward to these, but in the future, I’ll pass these up in lieu of almost any other flavor.
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The Doritos Flamin’ Hot Limon is what I think I was expecting the Doritos Flamas to taste like. The chips were exceptionally spicy but also had a pretty aggressive lime flavor. The lime was almost too much and after a few chips, it felt more like vinegar in my mouth than a bright lime flavor. Overall these aren’t the worst Doritos I’ve ever had, but they also aren’t the best.
When a package says something is going to be spicy I definitely want it to have a kick, so when I tasted the Doritos Spicy Nacho chips and there wasn’t a punch of spice I was disappointed. These chips taste super similar to the regular Doritos Nacho Cheese chips that if you put them both in front of me without a label I wouldn’t be able to tell which one is which. If you want to test out your friend’s palette to see if they can distinguish the difference in chips these would be perfect, otherwise if you’re looking for a spicy chip pick another flavor.
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Doritos Flamin’ Hot Cool Ranch was one of the chips I didn’t know I needed to keep stocked in my pantry until this taste test. The chips had a really nice balance of spice to ranch flavor, without one overpowering another. The ranch flavor was distinct with plenty of herbs and a cooling flavor of sour cream. The spice didn’t have a discernible note, but I’m not too concerned with that since these chips were pretty good.
The classic flavor that most of us know is Doritos Nacho Cheese. There’s absolutely nothing wrong with the classic, but it’s pretty much just a standard chip now. Each chip did have a nice coating of nacho cheese dust, that I inevitably licked off my fingers when I was done munching on these. This variation of Doritos is perfect for a kid’s lunches, or for a sense of child-like nostalgia, but let me just say there are better, more flavorful options out there.
Another classic flavor is Doritos Cool Ranch. These have been around for a while, and if you like Doritos it’s likely that you’ve tasted these yourself. The chips are everything you would expect from a ranch-flavored chip, with an herb-forward taste that’s rounded out by cool sour cream. I really like these crunched up in the middle of a sandwich. The chips also make a great coating for chicken fingers.
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One of the more unique Doritos flavors is the Doritos 3D Crunch Spicy Ranch. These puffy triangles have a texture that was more akin to the cone-shaped chips that you might have put over the tops of your fingers and pretended you were a witch as a kid. The ranch flavor was not as strong as the Flamin’ Hot Cool Ranch or regular Cool Ranch, and was overpowered a bit by the corn taste of the chip. I did like these for how light and poppable the actual chip was, leading to an almost empty bag by the end of the day because I kept going back for more.
Another 3D Crunch variety is meant to taste like chili cheese nachos. There was a distinct smoky taste that reminded me of a roasted pepper and spices that would be put in a great cup of chili. The cheese flavor wasn’t super distinguishable among the chili flavor, but that wasn’t a big concern for me. These chips are fun to eat too because of the unique puffed triangle shape.
Just missing the top spot is Doritos Sweet Spicy Chili chips. This flavor was easily one of the most unique of the ones I was able to secure. It tasted exactly like sweet chili sauce you might have in your refrigerator or that you get from your local take-out restaurant. It had a nice balance of sweet and spice that didn’t lean overwhelmingly to either side. If you’re looking for something new and different these are it.
The number one Dorito flavor is the Doritos Dinamita Chili Limon. These rolled chips were super crunchy thanks to the multiple layers that are created by rolling. The chips are bright red, indicating they are going to be spicy, but the spice is leveled out by a bright burst of lime that cuts through the intense spice. These are worth adding to your shopping cart every time you see them at the grocery store.
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