Posted November 13, 2026
Hi, it's Aaliyah. Every time we set up the booth, there's at least one person who walks straight past the Honey Teriyaki, looks my mom or dad in the eye and asks, "What's your hottest one?" I love those people. They're our heat chasers, and this post is for them.
If you're hunting for spicy jerky in Albuquerque, you're in the right place. New Mexico doesn't play around with chile, and neither do we. Below I'm walking through every flavor on our menu that sits at a 4 or a 5 on our heat scale, what makes each one different, and how to work your way up without scaring yourself off.
A quick word on our heat scale
Every Jerky Fixx flavor gets a number from 0 to 5. A 0 is no heat at all, like Salt, Garlic or Teriyaki. A 5 is as hot as we go. Out of our 25 flavors, four land at a 4 and three land at a 5. That's seven flavors built for people who want to feel it.
I already wrote a whole post ranking our green chile jerky flavors by heat, so if green chile is your thing, start there. This one covers the full spicy lineup, red, green and everything in between.
The 4s: hot, with personality
The 4s are where the menu gets fun. Each of these has real heat, but there's always a second flavor riding along with it.
Mango Habanero
Sweet mango up front, slow habanero burn on the way out. This is one of our top sellers, and I think it's because it tricks you a little. The first bite tastes like fruit. Then the habanero shows up and stays a while. If you like sweet heat, this is your flavor.
Takis
Rolled chile lime crunch flavor on thin cut carne seca. Sour, spicy and gone way too fast. Takis is another top seller, and it's a favorite with anyone who grew up with a bag of the real snack in their backpack. The lime keeps it bright, so the heat feels sharp instead of heavy.
Hot Cheetos
Red hot cheeto dust packed into every strip. Your fingers will be red and you won't care. It's one of our best sellers, and if you want the full story on how a snack aisle flavor ended up on our jerky, I covered it in Hot Cheeto jerky: yes, it is real.
Hot Mamma
A hot one for the heat chasers. Bold red chile spice with a serious kick. If the other 4s are flavor first and heat second, Hot Mamma flips that around. This is the one I point red chile fans toward when Red (a 3) isn't quite enough anymore.
The 5s: for the fiends
Now we're at the top of the scale. These three are the hottest things we make, and I mean that kindly when I say please respect them.
Hot Mamma Cheeto
Hot Mamma heat plus hot cheeto dust. Double trouble for spice fiends. Take everything from Hot Mamma, then add the cheeto dust on top. It's red, it's loud, and it's the one I see people dare each other to try at the table.
X-Hot Green
Our hottest green chile jerky. Green chile heat stacked on more green chile for the fiends who like it loud. X-Hot Green is one of our top sellers, which really says a lot about New Mexico. People here don't just put up with heat. They go looking for it.
X-Hot Green Chili Lime Salt
X-Hot green chile with lime and a hit of salt. Tangy, salty, very hot. Same top level heat as X-Hot Green, but with a sour, salty edge that makes it feel a little like a chile lime snack. If you love Takis and you want to go higher, this is a natural next step.
How to work your way up to a 5
Not everybody starts as a heat chaser. Some people become one. Here's how I'd climb if you're new to the hot end of the menu.
- Find your 3 first. Green, Red, X-Mas and Hot Cheeto Pickle all sit at a 3. If one of those feels comfortable, you're ready for a 4.
- Pick a 4 that matches a flavor you already like. Love sweet? Try Mango Habanero. Love chile lime snacks? Go with Takis. Love red chile? Hot Mamma.
- Grab a small bag before a large. A small bag is $7, so it's an easy way to test a new heat level without committing to a big bag.
- Keep a mild bag nearby. Having something like Garlic Parm or Honey Teriyaki on hand gives you a flavor break between hot bites.
- Then go for a 5. Pick the 5 that's closest to the 4 you liked. Takis fans usually lean toward X-Hot Green Chili Lime Salt. Hot Cheetos and Hot Mamma fans head for Hot Mamma Cheeto. Green chile people go straight to X-Hot Green.
And if you're feeding a group with mixed heat tolerance, my game day flavor guide has ideas for mixing mild and hot bags so everybody's happy.
Build your own heat flight
One of my favorite ways to try the spicy side of the menu is to make a little heat flight. Grab a few small bags at different levels, maybe a 3, a 4 and a 5, and taste them in order with friends. It turns snack time into a game, and you find out pretty quickly who the real fiends are in your group.
You can see every flavor and its heat number on the menu. A small bag is $7 and a large bag is $20. Add what you want to your cart and send the order. The crew texts you to confirm, our dealer drops it at your door, and you get a photo once it's delivered. We take Cash App, Venmo, Apple Pay or cash.
Try the heat in person
Want to taste before you buy? We set up at pop ups, festivals and ball games around Albuquerque and Rio Rancho, and the spicy flavors are always a big part of the conversation at our table. Stay tuned for upcoming events, and check the dealer locator to sign up for event alerts so you know where we'll be next. You can also follow along on Instagram and Facebook.
So, heat chasers, which one is your go to? Text us at 505-922-5683 or 505-364-0678 and tell us your favorite 5. I promise my family wants to know.
