Old El Paso brings a taste of Mexican flavour to the crisp aisle, and you'll find their tortilla chips and Nachips range here at One Pound Crisps. These aren't your everyday potato crisps, they're a different beast altogether, with that distinctive corn crunch and bold seasoning that sets them apart from standard bagged snacks.
Tortilla Chips with Real Flavour
The Old El Paso Fajita Flavour Tortilla Chips deliver exactly what the name suggests: that warm, savoury fajita seasoning you'd get from a proper Mexican-style meal. They've got a satisfying crunch that doesn't immediately disintegrate in your mouth, which is crucial for a tortilla chip. The flavour coating is generous, so you're not just eating plain corn with a hint of seasoning. These work brilliantly as a standalone snack or alongside dips.
If you prefer something simpler, the Old El Paso Gluten Free Crunchy Salted Tortilla Chips 185g offer that classic salted corn chip experience. The salt is present but not overwhelming, and the texture is properly crispy. They're the kind of chip that pairs well with almost anything, whether you're dunking them in salsa, guacamole or just eating them straight from the bag.
The Old El Paso Paprika Tortilla Chips 185g bring a different dimension to the range. Paprika adds a warm, slightly smoky note that's different from the fajita variant. It's more subtle than you might expect, which makes them surprisingly versatile as a snack.
Nachips for When You Want Something Different
Old El Paso Nachips Original 185G are a different format altogether. Where tortilla chips are relatively thin and delicate, Nachips are thicker and sturdier, designed to hold their own when loaded with toppings. The Original flavour keeps things straightforward with a salted corn base. These are excellent if you're building nachos at home or want something with more structural integrity than a standard tortilla chip.
Why Choose Old El Paso?
Mexican-style corn snacks have become mainstream in the UK, and Old El Paso's versions sit at a good middle ground. They're not trying to be gourmet or artisanal, they're just honest corn chips with decent seasoning. The range offers enough variety that you can pick based on what you're in the mood for, whether that's fajita spice, paprika warmth, simple salt, or the sturdier Nachips format.
These snacks work well for casual eating, packed lunches, sharing with friends, or as a change of pace from traditional crisps. They're the kind of thing you might not think about grabbing regularly, but when you do, they hit the spot.
Building Your Snack Collection
At One Pound Crisps, every pack costs just one pound, so you can experiment with flavours and formats without breaking the bank. Try the fajita chips one week, swap to paprika the next, or go for the Nachips if you're making nachos at home. You can also browse our wider range of single bags of crisps to compare against other brands, or if you find yourself hooked on a particular Old El Paso flavour, check out our full cases of crisps for bulk buying. We also stock grab bags and multipacks if you want more snacking options.
To understand how Old El Paso stacks up against other options, you might find our guide to the UK's favourite crisps helpful for context on flavour preferences across the country. Alternatively, check out our breakdown of the UK's favourite crisp flavours to see where these Mexican-style snacks sit in the broader snacking landscape.
Browse the Old El Paso range above and find your preferred flavour today.
What flavours does Old El Paso do?
Old El Paso's range at One Pound Crisps includes Fajita Flavour, Paprika, and Original Salted tortilla chips, plus Nachips in Original flavour. Each brings a different taste, from the warm spice of fajita seasoning to the gentle smokiness of paprika or the straightforward salt of the classic options.
Are Old El Paso crisps gluten free?
The Old El Paso Gluten Free Crunchy Salted Tortilla Chips are specifically produced as a gluten free option. For the other varieties, you should check the packaging itself for allergen and dietary information, as manufacturing processes vary between products.
How much do Old El Paso crisps cost at One Pound Crisps?
Every pack on One Pound Crisps costs exactly one pound, including the full range of Old El Paso tortilla chips and Nachips. This makes it affordable to try different flavours or stock up on your favourites.
Are Old El Paso crisps better than Walkers?
Old El Paso and Walkers make fundamentally different products. Walkers focuses on potato crisps with traditional British flavours, while Old El Paso specialises in corn-based tortilla chips and Nachips with Mexican-inspired seasonings. The choice comes down to whether you want corn or potato and what flavour profile appeals to you.
Where can I buy Old El Paso crisps near me?
You can buy Old El Paso tortilla chips and Nachips online at One Pound Crisps with delivery to the UK. We stock the full range listed above, all at one pound per pack, so you can order from home and have them delivered to your door.