10 Totally Addictive Mexican Candies That Redefine Sweet

Updated on April 23, 2017 at 7:00 PM

If you're Mexican or simply grew up eating Mexico's delicious sweets, you probably relish any opportunity to indulge in the (mostly spicy) candy of your youth, from chili-covered everything to superrich Duvalín and even those weirdly addictive minipackets of gum.

Is your mouth watering yet? Prepare your taste buds, and read on to remember all those tasty treats you gorged on as a kid. When you're done drooling, keep the nostalgic feelings flowing and look through the trendiest candies of the '90s. Or take things to a boozy level and find the perfect tequila cocktail to pair with your favorites.

De La Rosa Pulparindo

A chewy, sweet, and spicy tamarind-pulp candy not meant for the faint of heart.

Duvalín

These are basically little packs of frosting (aka food from the heavens).

Vero Mango

Chili-covered dried mango on a stick. Need we say more?

Lucas Pelucas

A fun take on tamarind-pulp candy that squirts out of tiny holes to look like hair. Eating these will always be fun.

Pica Limón

Sweet and spicy lemon powder you can enjoy in many ways.

Vero Elotes

A candy version of the classic mexican street food — elote, or grilled corn — these lollipops are downright delicious.

Lucas Salsagheti

How fun are these fruit-flavored strips of chewy candy topped with deliciously spicy tamarind powder?

De La Rosa Mazapán

If you're allergic to peanuts, stay away! Otherwise, enjoy these chewy treats made out of the nut.

Canel's Chiclets Gum

These fruit-flavored minipackets of gum will always hold a special place in our hearts.

Coco Bandera

Made out of shredded coconut, these candies are delicious and full of Mexican pride because they look like the flag.