Over the years, Doritos, the crunchy snack, has had many flavours. These abandoned flavours have shaped snack history and palates with daring experimentation and regional delicacies. A detailed look at several classic discontinued Doritos flavours follows.
Guacamole Doritos
Guacamole Doritos, introduced in the early 2000s, tasted like creamy avocado. They were terminated in 2006 despite early popularity. A 2025 resurgence sparked nostalgia, and consumers petitioned Change.org for their permanent return.
Jumpin’ Jack Cheese Doritos
Jumpin’ Jack Cheese Doritos, with their fiery, peppery, and cheesy taste, were popular in the 1990s. A brief reappearance in 2012–2013 couldn’t recreate the original spirit, however speciality shops occasionally carried them.
Chester’s Cheese Doritos
Cheetos-made cheese crisps ended production in 1995. Despite rumours of a 2019 Ultimate Cheddar rerelease, the flavour failed to rival the original.
Doritos Collisions: Blue Cheese and Hot Wings
Collisions offered Hot Wings with Blue Cheese Doritos from 2007 to 2008. By 2010–2011, they were gone from stores, leaving lovers of the distinctive flavour combination disappointed.
Honey-Glazed Ribs with Lemon Blast Doritos Collisions
This bold flavour blend from the Collisions series disappeared around 2010–2011, leaving fans craving it.
Doritos Crunch Mix
This 2017 snack combo had nacho cheese and cold ranch flavours. Crunch Mix was discontinued around 2020 despite its popularity.
Doritos Mix Blazin’ Buffalo Explosion
The bright, buffalo-inspired Blazin’ Buffalo Explosion was available temporarily in 2017 and left fans wanting more.
Doritos Mix Cheese Explosion
This cheddar-infused blend, like Taco Explosion, was sold from 2017 to 2022 but disappeared.
Fiery Habanero Doritos
Fiery Habanero Doritos, released in 2005, were popular for their heat. After a few years, a petition to revive them emerged in 2017 due to overwhelming demand.
Doritos Blaze
Doritos Blaze, released in 2018, was spicy and vegan. Fans who loved its strong heat were disappointed when it ended in 2020.
Doritos 2nd Degree Burn Fiery Buffalo
Some of Doritos’ most popular chips were released in 2010. Despite their heat, they were withdrawn soon after.
Smokey Red BBQ Doritos
Between 1998 and 2001, Smokey Red BBQ Doritos advertised a distinctive BBQ flavour with smokiness, sweetness, and heat. Fans were confused by their disappearance.
Hot Mustard Doritos
In 2023, mustard-flavored chips were popular but abandoned within two years. They received great reviews despite their brief existence.
All-night Cheeseburger Doritos
From 2009 to 2010, these chips embodied a late-night hamburger. They were well-received yet short-lived.
Doritos Taco Supreme
The taco-flavored chips were produced in the 1990s then rereleased briefly before disappearing.
3D Jalapeno Cheddar Doritos
For a short time in the late 1990s, 3D Jalapeno Cheddar Doritos were popular for their puffed texture and spicy flavour.
Black Pepper Jack Doritos
Fans were left wondering why Black Pepper Jack Doritos, a mix of black pepper and pepper jack cheese, were discontinued in 2008.
Sour Cream and Onion Doritos
Sour Cream and Onion Doritos, first sold in the 1970s and discontinued in the early 1980s, returned briefly in 2013 before being discontinued again.
Doritos X-13D
Doritos X-13D, a 2007 mystery flavour, was popularly rumoured to be barbecue. The flavour experiment was never validated.
The Quest (Mountain Dew)
The 2008 mystery flavour, Mountain Dew, was unveiled after a $100,000 reward sweepstakes and puzzle marketing. The innovative marketing strategy sticks.
FAQ
What are discontinued Doritos flavors?
Doritos no longer sells discontinued flavours. Their distinctive tastes can leave a lasting effect on consumers.
Which Doritos flavour has a revival petition?
Fan desire for Fiery Habanero Doritos led to a 2017 petition for its reintroduction.
Will defunct Doritos flavours return?
Although Guacamole Doritos has returned temporarily, there has been no official statement about its permanent return.
Why do Doritos discontinue flavors?
Due to market demand, production costs, and strategy changes, Doritos discontinues flavours to launch new, enticing ones.
How to find discontinued Doritos flavours?
Finding discontinued Doritos flavours is difficult, although vintage snack connoisseurs can find them in speciality shops or internet marketplaces.
