10 Doritos Flavors, Ranked From Worst to Best
Doritos is one of the few snack brands in the United States with flavors that have built their own reputations.
The variety has grown so much that ranking them feels less like a casual preference and more like sorting through a snack catalog with a surprising range of options. The matchups between classics, spice-heavy blends, and experimental concepts make the hierarchy far less predictable than expected.
Blazin’ Buffalo & Ranch
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Every ranking needs a last-place finisher, and this one earned it. Across several tastings published this year, the chip consistently received the same feedback of tangled flavor that never settles into a clear direction. The Buffalo seasoning lacks the buttery profile people associate with the sauce, and the ranch doesn’t balance it. Several testers described a pepper-forward aftertaste with an unexpected citrus tone.
Flamin’ Hot Nacho
Turning Nacho Cheese into a firecracker sounds promising. In practice, though, the heat swallows most of the cheese. Multiple reviewers noted that the spicy powder is overpowering, with little flavor following. Anyone who wants a bag that burns will get exactly that. Everyone else may feel like the flavor never opens up.
Flamin’ Hot Cool Ranch
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This bag, like the one above, brings heat first and ranch second. The chip is still popular because fans of Flamin’ Hot anything keep it alive, but the seasoning throws off the taste that Cool Ranch is known for. Many have struggled to find the herb-and-tang profile once the spice kicks in. Some chips even carry uneven levels of heat, which doesn’t help their case.
Flamin’ Hot Limón
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Many shoppers like bright, citrusy chips, and this one delivers a sharp lime hit. The seasoning brings a clearer flavor identity, and the warmth lingers only after swallowing instead of blasting the palate upfront. People who like citrus-forward chips may enjoy it. Still, it won’t suit broader preferences because the lime tastes very concentrated and artificial.
Flamas
Doritos’ Flamas mixes chile and lime with a more measured approach than other chile-lime flavors. The spice complements the seasoning instead of overtaking it, and the base carries more savoriness than Limón. Although the lime remains strong and can feel heavy, the overall blend shows more control. It consistently outperforms the other citrus-driven options in the lineup.
Spicy Nacho
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This should be a mild upgrade of Nacho Cheese, but the heat is faint in many bites. That said, the cheese stays present, which keeps it appealing. Several testers agreed that it outperforms the Flamin’ Hot version because it preserves the flavor instead of burying it.
Sweet & Tangy BBQ
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Barbecue seasoning on a tortilla chip may not be a common pairing, but this flavor fits well. Reviewers highlighted its sweetness, acidity, and savory elements, which come through without overwhelming the base. Since its launch, it has gained steady attention and often appears in the upper half of rankings across food publications.
Golden Sriracha
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This flavor became popular in 2025 because many shoppers hadn’t seen it before. It doesn’t resemble classic red sriracha. Instead, it is sweet, mildly spicy, and pepper-forward. Some testers compared it to a mix of heat and tang similar to sweet-and-sour sauce, only with deeper seasoning.
Nacho Cheese
This snack has cultural significance. Nacho Cheese remains a default choice in variety packs and a core flavor many people still reach for without hesitation. Some testers said it tastes milder than they remembered, but it’s still one of the most reliable.
Spicy Sweet Chili
This flavor continues to dominate rankings in 2025 as it did in 2024. It combines sweetness, heat, and savory depth more effectively than any other option in the catalog. Fans often compare it to bold Asian-style sauces with a clean finish and enough seasoning to keep you reaching back for more. It also stands out as the only flavor widely labeled vegan by ingredient list, which helped widen its fan base.