Mexican fruit cups are versatile, easy to make, and refreshing. It is an amazing way to enjoy fresh fruits with more flavor and a delicious tangy zing!
Healthy and flavorful, these two words make a deadly combination. An amazing example of this combination is the delicious, refreshing, and super healthy Mexican fruit cups.
Nothing can beat a cup of fresh tropical fruits loaded with Mexican flavors on a bright sunny day. It is enough to lift your mood.
What are Mexican fruit cups?
Mexican fruit cups (vasos de fruta, in spanish) are a very popular and common Mexican street food. It is made from fresh tropical fruits, mainly mangos, pineapples, jÃcama, watermelons, etc.
They are topped with delicious Mexican salsa and chili powder. The combination of fresh sweet and tangy fruits, heat from the spicy, and kick from the salsa and lime brings so much flavor.
What’s special about the Mexican fruit stands?
If you are wondering what’s unique about a Mexican fruit stand, there is so much! You will have to see it to understand the hype behind these stands. To satisfy your curiosity, here is why I simply love these stands:
- The variety: Mexicans sure know how to use a variety of ingredients; if you ever get a chance to see a Mexican fruit stand, you will get blown away by the variety of fruits they keep. And the best thing is, they are all organized in such a beautiful way as if it is a piece f art, literally!
- The color: With the variety comes the colors. You will get the fruit of every color! From orange to red, green, yellow, white! You name it, and they have fruit for it. It is so vibrant and pretty. The colors catch your eye instantly!
- The technique: The way they cut all these fruits and use other ingredients to top them up and create a beautiful, visually appealing cup is amazing. It seems like a simple task, but there is technique! That’s for sure!
- The flavors: No flavor overpowers the cup. It is a perfect balance of sweetness, tanginess, and heat. It is utterly delicious.
In those stands you’ll find not only fruit cups but also other snacks like pepinos locos (crazy cucumbers), mangonadas (mango slushies), sandÃa loca (crazy watermelon), aguas frescas, and a lot more!
So, what are you waiting for? Try Mexican fruit cups the next time you see a stand! And if you don’t have it in your area, no problem at all! Follow this simple recipe and make this delicious cup at home for yourself and your family. It is a perfect snack and is super healthy and flavorsome. I am sure you will fall in love with it instantly!
Make your own version!
The good thing about a Mexican fruit cup is that you don’t need a recipe for it. You have four main components, i.e., fresh fruit, salsa, chili powder, and lime. So, no matter what fruit you have at your home or in season, you can create a delicious and refreshing Mexican fruit cup!
The spice from the chili powder, the kick from the salsa is enough to cut through the sweetness of the fruit and balance out the flavors. Those below are the ingredients I used for this recipe:
Make it kid-friendly
Want to make those delicious fruit cups but your kids (or yourself) doesn’t like spicy? No worries! you can still enjoy this refreshing recipe by just adding a pinch of salt and a squeeze of lemon on top. You won’t believe how delicious is!
Notes
- You can add as much Chamoy or TajÃn you want, I recommend adding first just a few drops and a pinch or both, taste and adjust to your liking.
- If you using other types of salsa or chili powder you’ll need to ad a pinch of salt to each serving as those two brands contain salt already on the product.
- You can make your own Valentina copy-cat salsa using our recipe.
Mexican Fruit Cups (vasos de fruta)
Ingredients
- 1 large mango (peeled and cut into spears)
- 2 large oranges (peeled and cut into cubes)
- ½ small pineapple (peeled, cored and cut into cubes)
- 1 large jÃcama (peeled and cut into cubes)
- 4 cups watermelon (peeled and cubed)
- 2 medium cucumbers (peeled and cut into spears)
For serving
- TajÃn or chili powder (as needed)
- Chamoy, Valentina or any hot Mexican salsa (read notes)
- 3 limes (some for serving and some for garnish)
Instructions
- Place fruit on cups alternating one piece of each type.
- Squeeze a little bit of lime juice over the fruit.
- Add a splash of salsa and finish with a sprinkle of TajÃn on top (read notes).
- Place a wedge of lime on each cup and serve.
Notes
- You can add as much Chamoy or TajÃn you want, I recommend adding first just a few drops and a pinch or both, taste and adjust to your liking.
- If you using other types of salsa or chili powder you’ll need to add a pinch of salt to each serving too.
- You can make your own Valentina copy-cat salsa using our recipe.
Nutrition Information
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That does look good 😊 but I’m a little confused about the part of salsa than you mention Tajin and chamoy….😳 do you have to use salsa?
You can use chamoy salsa (or sauce if you prefer that term :)) and tajÃn which is a mix of chili powder, salt, and lime.
THIS is my new favorite snack! The crispiness of the fresh fruits, the kick of chile seasoning, and the refreshing lime juice create a flavor medley that’s simply addictive. It’s a guilt-free, delicious treat that satisfies my cravings every time. Highly recommended!
I vividly recall the street vendors selling these fruit cups near my school. Recreating them at home brings back the joy of my carefree childhood days, and they remain a favorite summer treat for my family now!
I love the post. What do you think the cost would be if I used this set up in an evening school fest to sell? I wonder if the work and cost would be too much and not turn a profit . Thanks
Loved those fruit cups! never thought of adding lime and chili powder to fruit and now I am hooked!
These look delicious. I remember having something similar on the beaches of Mazatlan. Brings back memories. Thanks for sharing #cookblogshare