I tried 8 new Takis flavors—from pickle to hot honey, here's the best one
- Takis recently released six new rolled-chip flavors and two new PIX cheese-snack varieties.
- The flavors range from zero heat to hot, including options like Xtreme Lime, Crazy Buffalo, Jalapeño, and Hot Honey.
- After tasting all eight, some delivered serious flavor while others left me questioning the experiment.
I grew up eating Takis. They were a high school and college staple, the kind of snack that’s worth staining your fingers neon red for three to five business days. You may already be familiar with the brand’s arsenal of flavors, but this spring, it’s expanding in a big way.
Takis is dropping six new flavors of its beloved rolled tortilla chips. The brand is also unveiling a new format: PIX, a crunchy puffed-corn snack available in two flavors. The lineup spans the entire spice spectrum and is all made without artificial colors. After spotting those infamous neon blue Takis on a recent Target run, I was relieved to see the brand moving toward options that skip the heavy food dyes.
After tasting my way through all eight new additions to the Takis lineup, I did the hard work of ranking them from worst to best. Here’s how the new flavors stack up.
8. Hot Honey Takis Rolls
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Hot honey is having a moment everywhere, but this version did not quite land for me. The sweetness hits first, followed by a slow-building heat that is actually pretty tolerable. The issue is the aftertaste, which lingers in a way that feels slightly confusing rather than craveable.
7. Cheezy Blast PIX
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This flavor comes in the PIX format, which offers a lighter, puffier texture than the classic rolled tortilla chip. The texture is satisfying, but the flavor itself leans heavily into artificial cheese territory. It reminded me a lot of Utz cheese doodles, which is not exactly the vibe I want from Takis.
6. Smokin’ BBQ Takis Rolls
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Opening the bag immediately reminded me of Honey BBQ Fritos. The flavor is smoky and surprisingly meaty, almost like a barbecue rub rather than the sweeter BBQ seasoning you usually find on chips. It is solid, though not particularly memorable.
5. Xtreme Lime Takis Rolls
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If Tostitos has “Hint of Lime,” this is “Obvious Lime.” This flavor is one of the newest Takis offerings with no heat whatsoever. There is barely any smell when you open the bag, but the citrus flavor hits instantly. The tang is loud enough to make your face pucker. I enjoyed the acidity, but couldn’t help but miss the signature Takis spice.
4. Pickle Punch Takis Rolls
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The grayish-green color is slightly off-putting at first. Flavor-wise, though, it is better than expected. I anticipated a much harsher pickle blast, but the dill stays balanced and not overwhelming. If you are a pickle fan, this will likely rank higher for you.
3. Fuego PIX
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This is the classic Takis Fuego seasoning reimagined as a PIX snack, and it clearly wants to compete with Flamin’ Hot Cheetos. It is slightly sweeter than a Flamin’ Hot chip but still delivers real heat. Each individual piece is smaller than your typical corn snack, so you end up with much more surface area to maximize the amount of spicy seasoning.
2. Crazy Buffalo Takis Rolls
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These have a slightly pink hue that caught my attention immediately, and the Tangy buffalo seasoning comes through clearly with just enough heat to keep things interesting. Wing fans will absolutely love this one.
1. Jalapeño Takis Rolls
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The winner surprised me. The pungent, peppery aroma fills the room as soon as you open the bag, and it translates to a seriously crowd-pleasing flavor. A strong jalapeño kick is balanced by a hint of lime, and the heat builds without becoming overwhelming.
The biggest takeaway from this lineup is that Takis is experimenting beyond pure spice. Between the rolled chips and the new PIX format, the brand is clearly trying to stretch the definition of what a Taki can be. Some flavors work better than others, but when the seasoning hits, it really hits.
