New Doritos Golden Sriracha Are Good…But Are They Good Enough?

It’s always a good day whenever Frito-Lay is dropping a new snack (and they’re doing plenty of that lately). But one snack in particular has been on many snackers’ radars: the new Golden Sriracha Doritos, which are hitting stores at the time of writing and are set to be a permanent release. I found a bag at my local Walmart and am prepared to answer all your questions, like, are these new Doritos any good? Or should I just grab Spicy Sweet Chili Doritos instead like I always do? (Maybe that last part is a me-specific question.) Let’s dive in!

New Doritos Flavor!

Doritos Golden Sriracha

Walmart

Pros: These new Doritos are incredibly flavorful. Each bite rides a wave of different flavors: red bell peppers, garlic, and hints of sweetness. I have seen folks compare this new Doritos flavor to Spicy Sweet Chili, and though I don’t agree that these taste exactly the same, I do think Golden Sriracha Doritos taste like if Spicy Sweet Chili Doritos turned up the dial seven or eight more notches on both the sweet and spicy meters. Almost like an “enhanced” Spicy Sweet Chili, if you will.

Cons: If you don’t like Spicy Sweet Chili Doritos you definitely won’t like Golden Sriracha Doritos. While I do really, really like them, I don’t know if they differentiate themselves from the Spicy Sweet Chili Doritos enough for me to really chase after them. These are great, but I’ll probably just stick to Spicy Sweet Chili.

Credit: Liv Averett / Walmart

Rating:

7/10

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