{{Short description|Mexican brand of flavored rolled tortilla chips}} {{About|the food brand|the given name and nickname|Takis (name)}} {{Use dmy dates|date=November 2025}} {{Infobox brand |name = Takis |logo = Takis logo.png||logo_size=150px |image = Barcel Guacamole Takis.jpg |caption = Takis logo (top); guacamole-flavored Takis (bottom) |type = [[Tortilla chip]] |currentowner = Barcel (subsidiary of [[Grupo Bimbo]]) |origin = [[Mexico]] |introduced = 1999 |markets = {{hlist|Mexico|Argentina|Brazil|Canada|United States|United Kingdom|European Union and the rest of European countries|Japan|Middle East and Africa|Australia|New Zealand}} |website = https://takis.us/ ([[United States|USA]]) |tagline = Face The Intensity<br />Are you Takis enough? }}
'''Takis''' is a Mexican brand of flavored rolled [[tortilla chips]] produced by Barcel, a subsidiary of [[Grupo Bimbo]].<ref name=":0" /> First sold in Mexico in 1999 as '''Taquis''',<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |date=27 May 2003 |title=Taquis Registration Certificate |url=https://tsdr.uspto.gov/documentviewer?caseId=sn76332411&docId=ORC20030527054101&linkId=6#docIndex=5&page=1 |access-date=28 October 2024 |website=tsdr.uspto.gov |language=Spanish}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=27 May 2003 |title=Taquis Bag Specimen |url=https://tsdr.uspto.gov/documentviewer?caseId=sn76332411&docId=SPE20080527100532&linkId=2#docIndex=1&page=1 |access-date=28 October 2024 |website=tsdr.uspto.gov |language=Spanish}}</ref> the brand was renamed to Takis in 2004.<ref name="Takis">{{Cite web |title=Takis |url=https://www.snackhistory.com/takis |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210531004423/https://www.snackhistory.com/takis |archive-date=31 May 2021 |access-date=31 May 2021 |website=Snack History |language=en-US}}</ref><ref name=":2">{{Cite web |last=Kiely |first=John |date=8 October 2013 |title=Rise of the Takis |url=https://www.houstonpress.com/restaurants/rise-of-the-takis-6411512 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210602215206/https://www.houstonpress.com/restaurants/rise-of-the-takis-6411512 |archive-date=2 June 2021 |access-date=31 May 2021 |website=Houston Press}}</ref> Barcel originally intended to aim Takis toward the Hispanic demographic, but its popularity quickly spread. The snack was introduced to the United States in 2001 and Canada in 2015.<ref name="Takis" /><ref name=":1" /><ref name=":2" />
Takis chips come in numerous flavors,<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|last=Esparza|first=Bill|date=17 September 2020|title=The Ultimate Guide to Mexican Snacks|url=https://www.eater.com/214.39620/best-mexican-snacks-takis-duvalin-pelon-pelo-rico|access-date=31 May 2021|website=Eater|language=en|archive-date=25 October 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221025220424/https://www.eater.com/214.39620/best-mexican-snacks-takis-duvalin-pelon-pelo-rico|url-status=dead}}</ref> the best selling of which is the [[Tajín (company)|chili-lime]] "Fuego" flavor, sold in distinctive purple bags, introduced in 2006.<ref>{{cite web |date=9 August 2006 |title=Takis Registration Certificate |url=https://tsdr.uspto.gov/documentviewer?caseId=sn77099106&docId=APP20070208063937&linkId=29#docIndex=28&page=3 |language=Spanish |access-date=28 October 2024 |website=tsdr.uspto.gov}}</ref> The shape of Takis is fashioned after the [[taquito]]. Besides the rolled corn chips, Takis produces other snacks with the same flavor lines, including different potato chip varieties, corn "stix", and peanuts.
==Flavors== Takis are prepared in a variety of flavors, which includes:
{{Div col}} * ''Angry Burger'', a spicy hamburger and [[dill pickle]] flavor (green packaging)<ref name="pickle">{{Cite web|last=Tansill-Suddath|first=Callie|date=26 July 2018|title=The Takis Flavor Challenge Expands With 4 New Limited Edition Flavors, Including A Dill Pickle One|url=https://www.bustle.com/p/the-takis-flavor-challenge-expands-with-4-new-limited-edition-flavors-including-a-dill-pickle-one-9903086|access-date=31 May 2021|website=Bustle|language=en|archive-date=2 June 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210602213535/https://www.bustle.com/p/the-takis-flavor-challenge-expands-with-4-new-limited-edition-flavors-including-a-dill-pickle-one-9903086|url-status=live}}</ref> * ''Authentic Taco'', introduced as early as 2001 under the "Taquis" name,<ref>{{Cite web |date=27 May 2003 |title=Taquis Bag Specimen |url=https://tsdr.uspto.gov/documentviewer?caseId=sn76332411&docId=SPE20080527100532&linkId=2#docIndex=1&page=1 |access-date=28 October 2024 |website=tsdr.uspto.gov |language=Spanish}}</ref> a hot taco flavor (green packaging) * ''BBQ Blast'', a savory barbecue flavor, non-spicy. (brown packaging) * ''BBQ Picante'', a spicy barbecue flavor (brown packaging) * ''Blue Flame'', an extreme barbecue flavor (blue packaging) * ''Blue Heat'', a hot chili pepper flavor (blue packaging) * ''Buckin' Ranch'', a non-spicy ranch flavor (light blue packaging) * ''Churro Charge'', a limited edition cinnamon sugar flavor released for the 2024 holiday season (pink/magenta packaging) * ''Cobra'', a [[Worcestershire sauce]] flavor (red packaging) * ''Crunchy Fajitas'', introduced in 2007,<ref>{{cite web |date=13 August 2009 |title=Takis Crunchy Fajita Registration Certificate |url=https://tsdr.uspto.gov/documentviewer?caseId=sn77804016&docId=APP20090817075918&linkId=20#docIndex=19&page=1 |language=Spanish |access-date=22 August 2025 |website=tsdr.uspto.gov}}</ref> a chicken fajita flavor with a yellowish appearance (green packaging) * ''Dragon Sweet Chili'', a sweet and spicy flavor with a dull red-orange appearance (purple and black packaging) * ''Fuego'', a hot chili pepper and lime flavor. Introduced in 2006,<ref>{{cite web |date=9 August 2006 |title=Takis Registration Certificate |url=https://tsdr.uspto.gov/documentviewer?caseId=sn77099106&docId=APP20070208063937&linkId=29#docIndex=28&page=3 |language=Spanish |access-date=28 October 2024 |website=tsdr.uspto.gov}}</ref> it is the spiciest of all varieties, as well as the most popular flavor<ref name=":0" /> (purple packaging). * ''Fuego azul'', a spicy snack topped with a blue mystery spice powder, with a similar taste to Fuego. This flavor was released in the U.S. in 2019 as ''Blue Heat'' (blue packaging).<ref>{{Cite web|last=Dubois|first=Megan |date=28 May 2021|title=The Most Popular Chips You Need to Try|url=https://www.eatthis.com/most-popular-chips-to-try/|access-date=31 May 2021|website=Eat This Not That|language=en|archive-date=2 June 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210602213615/https://www.eatthis.com/most-popular-chips-to-try/|url-status=live}}</ref> * ''Guacamole'', introduced in 2007,<ref>{{cite web |date=12 August 2009 |title=Takis Guacamole Registration Certificate |url=https://tsdr.uspto.gov/documentviewer?caseId=sn77802694&docId=APP20090815065252&linkId=24#docIndex=23&page=1 |language=Spanish |access-date=22 August 2025 |website=tsdr.uspto.gov}}</ref> a spicy snack topped with a style of salsa guacamole (white packaging) * ''Intense Nacho'', a non-spicy cheese flavor and the first ever non-spicy flavor of Takis (orange packaging) * ''Kaboom'', a ketchup and [[sriracha]] flavor (purple, red and white packaging) * ''Lava'', a cheese and [[chipotle]] flavor (orange packaging)<ref name="pickle" /> * ''Mexican Mingle'', a tingly chili and tomato flavor. Introduced in 2007 and discontinued in 2008 <ref>{{cite web |url=https://takis.us/category/takis-rolls}}</ref> * ''Nacho Xplosion'', a spicy nacho-cheese flavor (purple and orange packaging)<ref>{{cite web |title=Nacho Xplosion |url=https://takis.ca/products/spicy-tortilla-chips/takis-nacho-xplosion/280-g |website=Takis |access-date=23 October 2024}}</ref> * ''Ninja Teriyaki'', a spicy [[teriyaki]] flavor * ''Nitro'', introduced in 2010,<ref>{{cite web |date=13 August 2009 |title=Takis Nitro Registration Certificate |url=https://tsdr.uspto.gov/documentviewer?caseId=sn77919409&docId=SOU20100806133302&linkId=17#docIndex=16&page=1 |language=Spanish |access-date=22 August 2025 |website=tsdr.uspto.gov}}</ref> a [[habanero]] chili flavor (black-red packaging) * ''Original'', a slightly spicy snack (green packaging) * ''Outlaw'', a spicy barbecue flavor (dark red packaging) * ''Party'', A mildly spicy flavor of cheese and chili, known in Europe and the UK as "Volcano" (purple & orange packaging) * ''Rock'', a presentation with flavor of chorizo * ''Sal De Mar'' (formerly "Classic"), a mild snack topped with sea salt * ''Salsa Brava'', a slightly spicier snack than the original (yellow packaging) * ''Scorpion BBQ'', a barbecue flavor (brown and purple packaging)<ref name="color">{{Cite web|last=Morillo|first=Alexis|date=30 June 2020|title=Takis Has 2 New Limited Edition Flavors That Change Color with Every Bite|url=https://www.delish.com/food-news/a33014606/takis-color-changing-flavors/|access-date=31 May 2021|website=Delish|language=en-US|archive-date=2 June 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210602215201/https://www.delish.com/food-news/a33014606/takis-color-changing-flavors/|url-status=live}}</ref> * ''Titan'', a chipotle and lime flavor (dark red packaging)<ref name="pickle" /> * ''Volcano Queso'', a habanero cheese flavor (yellow-green and orange packaging)<ref name="color" /> * ''Wild'', a hot buffalo flavor (sky blue packaging)<ref name="pickle" /> * ''Xplosion'', introduced in 2015,<ref>{{cite web |date=13 August 2009 |title=Takis Xplosion Registration Certificate |url=https://tsdr.uspto.gov/documentviewer?caseId=sn86457337&docId=SOU20150625161541&linkId=8#docIndex=7&page=1 |language=Spanish |access-date=22 August 2025 |website=tsdr.uspto.gov}}</ref> a spicy cheese-flavored and chili pepper variety (orange packaging) * ''Xtra Hot'', introduced in 2013,<ref>{{cite web |date=13 August 2009 |title=Takis Xtra Hot Registration Certificate |url=https://tsdr.uspto.gov/documentviewer?caseId=sn85857262&docId=APP20130226071920&linkId=19#docIndex=18&page=1 |language=Spanish |access-date=22 August 2025 |website=tsdr.uspto.gov}}</ref> a hot flavor similar to ''Fuego'', but less spicy (black-purple packaging) * ''Zombie'', habanero and cucumber flavor (black-green packaging) {{Div col end}}
==Other products== In July 2020, [[Razor (scooter)|Razor]] released their scooter designed with the Takis brand.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Nelson|first=Dustin|date=19 July 2020|title=Razor Now Has Scooters That Look Like Sriracha, AriZona Tea & Takis|url=https://www.thrillist.com/news/nation/arizona-razor-scooter-takis-sriracha-sharpie-2020|access-date=7 August 2021|website=Thrillist|language=en|archive-date=8 August 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210808005057/https://www.thrillist.com/news/nation/arizona-razor-scooter-takis-sriracha-sharpie-2020|url-status=live}}</ref> Also in that month, [[Totino's]] released ''Totino's Takis Fuego Mini Snack Bites'', consisting of [[pizza rolls]] covered in ''Takis Fuego'' seasoning.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Chan|first=Daffany|date=2 August 2020|title=Totino's Released Takis Fuego Mini Snack Bites That Are Like Spicy Pizza Rolls|url=https://www.elitedaily.com/p/totinos-takis-fuego-mini-snack-bites-are-a-spicy-upgrade-to-pizza-rolls-30558397|website=Elite Daily|language=en|access-date=8 August 2021|archive-date=8 August 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210808005056/https://www.elitedaily.com/p/totinos-takis-fuego-mini-snack-bites-are-a-spicy-upgrade-to-pizza-rolls-30558397|url-status=live}}</ref> In October 2020, Takis introduced ''Takis Hot Nuts'', featuring peanuts in a crunchy shell coated with Takis seasoning. Its flavors include ''Fuego'', ''Flare'' and ''Smokin' Lime''.<ref>{{Cite magazine |last=Schouten|first=Rebecca|date=8 October 2020|title=Takis unveils new spicy snack nuts|url=https://www.foodbusinessnews.net/articles/17006-takis-unveils-new-spicy-snack-nuts |magazine=Food Business News |language=en}}</ref> In 2021, Grupo Bimbo expanded the Takis snack portfolio to include: * ''Takis Waves'', ridged potato chip<ref name=":3">{{Cite magazine |last=Schroeder|first=Eric|date=21 May 2021|title=Bimbo bringing Takis to five new snack categories|url=https://www.foodbusinessnews.net/articles/18683-bimbo-bringing-takis-to-five-new-snack-categories |access-date=31 May 2021|magazine=Food Business News|language=en}}</ref> * ''Takis Watz'', cheese snack<ref name=":3" /> * ''Takis POP!'', ready-to-eat popcorn (distinguishable from Popcornopolis branded Takis popcorn, [[Grupo Bimbo]] owns both)<ref name=":3" /> * ''Takis Stix'', corn snack stick<ref name=":3" /> * ''Takis Crisps'', potato chip shaped like [[Pringles]]<ref>{{cite web |last1=Lawler |first1=Opheli Garcia |title=There's a New Way to Eat Takis |url=https://www.thrillist.com/news/nation/new-takis-crisps-are-now-available |website=Thrillist |language=en |date=13 October 2021 |access-date=31 January 2022 |archive-date=31 January 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220131053926/https://www.thrillist.com/news/nation/new-takis-crisps-are-now-available |url-status=live }}</ref> * ''Takis Kettlez'', kettle-cooked potato chip snack * ''Takis Hot Nuts'', peanuts coated in crunchy corn snack * ''Takis Chippz'', thin-cut potato chips * ''Takis Mix'', a variety containing several types of other Takis snacks, such as [[Takis (snack)#Other products|Takis rolls, stix, popcorn, and wheat snacks]] similar to [[chicharrones]] * ''Takis Duos'', a variety meant to combine two distinct flavors into one bag, such as Fuego rolls and chili watermelon popcorn
==References== {{Reflist}}
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