14 Best Dips We’ve Tasted in All of Our Many Taste Tests

The best dips can turn a party around. Maybe the mix is meh. Maybe the conversation is bland. But if the dips slap? All of that other stuff can be ignored. Lucky for you and your party guests, the Sporked team has taste tested all manner of dips, from cheesy dips to spicy dips, thick dips to thin dips. Stock up on a few of these and your next party is sure to be a hit—or, at least, people will be happy with the snack spread. So grab the best chips for dipping and let’s talk about the best dips we’ve tasted in our many, many taste tests. 


best tostitos dip

Best Tostitos Dip

Tostitos Cheesy Enchilada Dip

We were absolutely floored by this dip. It’s cheesy. It’s spicy. It has whole black beans in it for texture. It’s really got it all. “I can’t believe I’d never had this before. I’ll tell you what, though: I will be having this regularly from here on out. It is definitely the best Tostitos dip on the market,” senior staff writer Jordan Myrick wrote in the Tostitos dips ranking. It’s also nachos in a jar. Just add tortilla chips

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Rating:

10/10

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best spicy dip

Best Spicy Dip

Chipotle Bitchin’ Sauce

This dip packs some serious heat. It took the number one spot in our best spicy dips ranking, the number two spot in our best Costco dips ranking, and the number eight spot in our Bitchin’ Sauce flavors ranking. We are fans. As Jordan wrote in their review, “This is one of the few dips on the market that is honestly spicy.” And they know heat. 

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Rating:

10/10

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Best Costco dip

Best Costco Dip

La Terra Fina Artichoke & Jalapeño Dip

You see a lot of artichoke and spinach dips out there but this dip proves there should be more artichoke and jalapeño dips in the world. “This is so rich and super tangy,” Jordan wrote in their ranking of the best Costco dips. “The artichokes are briny and the pickled jalapeños are bright.” While you’re buying dip at Costco, be sure to pick up a massive bag of their excellent tortilla chips

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Rating:

10/10

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fritos hot bean dip

Best Bean Dip

Fritos Hot Bean Dip

Don’t worry. This isn’t actually all that spicy. It really just has extra flavor. It’s smooth and creamy and comes in a very pleasing little can that is perfect for eating entirely by yourself. “I never thought I would crave bean dip, but I crave this Fritos bean dip,” editor-in-chief Justine Sterling wrote in her ranking of the best bean dip

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Rating:

10/10

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Best Spinach Artichoke Dip

Best Spinach Artichoke Dip

Marketside Spinach & Artichoke Dip

This was the creamiest, most decadent spinach-artichoke dip we tasted in our taste test because it’s made with cream cheese. And the whole chunks of artichokes offer a tangy flavor that pairs perfectly with that creaminess. But it doesn’t stop there. Three cheeses (mozzarella, parmesan, and asiago) take it over the top to make it a seriously delicious dip. 

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Rating:

10/10

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best buffalo chicken dip

Best Buffalo Chicken Dip

Marketside Buffalo Style Chicken Dip

Another triumph from Walmart’s Marketside brand! “Marketside Buffalo Chicken Dip is the most buffalo chicken-y buffalo chicken dip on the market,” Jordan wrote in their ranking of the best Buffalo chicken dips. “It’s super tangy, a little spicy, and really creamy.” And the chunks of celery and chicken add great texture. There’s no doubt that you are eating Buffalo chicken dip.  

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Rating:

10/10

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best french onion dip

Best French Onion Dip

Good & Gather Classic Onion Dip

Do not sleep on Target’s Good & Gather onion dip. ”This tastes homemade in the best way possible,” Jordan wrote in their ranking of the best onion dips. “It’s super thick and creamy, and tastes more like cream cheese than sour cream, which is heavenly.” There are plenty of little bits of onion throughout and onion flavor abounds. You couldn’t ask for more from a store bought onion dip. 

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Rating:

10/10

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Best Veggie Dip

Best Veggie Dip

Taste of the South Fried Pickle and Ranch Dip

This out-of-the-box veggie dip is so good. How good? “You’ll find yourself buying raw carrots by the pound, just so you have an excuse to eat more of it—that’s how good,“ Justine wrote in her ranking of the best veggie dips. It’s extremely creamy so it won’t slide off a vegetable. And the flavor is perfectly pickley and zippy. 

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Rating:

10/10

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best queso

Best Queso

On the Border Salsa Con Queso

Yes, this queso is delightfully creamy and smooth. But the thing that really put it over the top for us is the fruitiness from the jalapeño in the mix. And it can be enjoyed hot or cold. “I never thought I’d enjoy a queso cold, but On the Border’s is so good that I’d take it any way I could get it,” Jordan wrote in their ranking of the best queso.

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Rating:

10/10

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Best Dip Mix

Best Dip Mix

Lipton Recipe Secrets Onion Soup & Dip Mix

If you’re looking to make your own dip (but not really put in a ton of effort), then stock up on this classic mix. Stirred into sour cream, this mix creates a dip that’s rich with oniony flavor, thanks to both dehydrated onions and onion powder. It has umami for days (hi, MSG!) and that’s what you want from an onion dip. 

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Rating:

10/10

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best hummus

Best Hummus

Whole Foods 365 Roasted Garlic Hummus

The roasted garlic in this Whole Foods brand hummus is sweet and rich. And the hummus itself is thick and creamy. Lemon adds bright acidity and the sesame flavor gives it earthiness. You can’t do better than this hummus. 

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Rating:

9/10

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Best Store Bought Guacamole

Best Guacamole

Hope Foods Spicy Green Chile Guacamole

Yes, a spicy guacamole took the top spot in our best guacamole ranking. “This guacamole is deeply flavorful, spicy, and creamy,” Sporked contributor Danny Palumbo wrote in his review. “The kick of heat and subtle garlic bite doesn’t overpower the avocado itself, which is nice and thick.” The mix of habanero peppers and green chiles offers layers of zesty flavor and heat. And the flavor is all natural—no distracting tang from citric acid. It’s a true feat of store bought guac. 

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Rating:

9/10

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Trader Joe’s Vegan Nacho Dip

Best Vegan Queso

Trader Joe’s Vegan Nacho Dip

Even though this vegan dip isn’t labeled as “queso” it still took the top spot in our best vegan queso ranking. It’s tangy, it’s creamy, it’s zesty, and it’s good hot or cold. While, of course, it’s great as a dip on its own, it would also be good heated up and mixed with Ro-Tel.  

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Rating:

9/10

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Boar’s Head Dark Chocolate Dessert Hummus

Best Chocolate Hummus

Boar’s Head Dark Chocolate Dessert Hummus

Not only is Boar’s Head the best chocolate hummus out there, it’s the only chocolate hummus Sporked recommends you buy. “The texture is creamy, the chocolate flavor is rich, and it looks more like icing than hummus, which helps with the cognitive dissonance created by sweet hummus,” Jordan wrote in their review. If you insist on eating chocolate hummus, it should be this chocolate hummus. 

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Rating:

6.5/10

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Sporked Staff

The Sporked Staff tastes everything and anything. They are obsessive about groceries and finding the best of any type of food or drink, from frozen fried shrimp to Dijon mustard to gummy candy. And they're always on a hunt for the best new products. When they aren't eating professionally, they're eating recreationally. And often they're browsing grocery store aisles, just for fun.

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  • I kept scrolling to see if my favorite was listed but alas it is not. Heluva Good Bodacious Onion is wonderful! I suggest giving it a go.

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