Mexican Fruit Cup with Tajin seasoning

This post may contain affiliate links. See my disclosure policy for more details.

Have you ever had a wonderful Mexican Fruit cup with Tajin seasoning like the street vendors sell on the mango carts? They are my favorite and today we are doing to show you how to make these just like they do at the Mexican fruit stands!

Mexican Fruit Cup

Such a great in the summer months, these Mexican fruit cups are such a yummy way to get a fresh treat on a hot day. Best of all, you just need fresh fruit and some clear plastic cups or you can also serve these more like a fruit salad in individual bowls. 

Ingredients for Mexican Fruit Cups

• 1 small watermelon, peeled, seed removed

• 1 jicama, peeled and seeded

• 2 mangos, peeled and seeded

• 1 fresh pineapple, peeled and cored

• 2 limes (or fresh lime juice) *we prefer yellow limes if you can find them! 

• 2 tsp Tajin chili lime seasoning

You can of course use your favorite type of fruit, but we’ve found this combination of of summer fruits to be perfect. The variety of fruits is what will give this fruit cup a burst of flavor and then of course the squeeze of lime and added chile lime Tajin seasoning completes this Mexican fruit cup recipe perfectly. 

Why yellow limes? Also known as sweet limes, yellow limes are often juicier and seem to be less acidic than the greener ones, so I always select those if I can. 

How to Make Mexican Fruit Cups with Tajin Seasoning

1. Cut the fruits into even sized long spears or chunks. Rim a glass with a lime wedge and dip the edge of the glass into the Tajin.

2. Divide the fruit among cups and squeeze ½ the lime on top. Sprinkle the Tajin seasoning blend generously. For an extra kick, you can also sprinkle the Tajin chile lime seasoning in the bottom of the bowl or cup.

3. Serve with a fork

Tips for making this Mexican fruit salad recipe: 

• The sweetness of the fruit is important so try to select in-season fruit that is ripe
• The savory citrus taste mixed with the spicy twist of the chile powder seasoning and lime flavor is what puts this treat over the top. 
• I have heard of people using dehydrated lime juice with these but I can’t image that it’s as good as the real thing?
• Other favorite fresh seasonal fruits that would go good in these fruit cups include honeydew melon or cantaloupe. Again, the key is to use ripe fruit. 
• You can also add a pinch of salt or sea salt if you like that addition of salty flavor. It definitely adds one more element of flavor sensation to the fresh tropical fruits. 

What is Tajin Seasoning? 

Heaven, honestly! Unless you have some fancy homemade chili lime seasoning recipe, which I don’t – the flavorful ingredients in Tajin Mexican Seasoning is the most wonderful topping for so many things! You definitely need this chili spice in your spice rack! It takes just a little bit of this versatile spice blend to add the perfect balance of zing to so many foods including: watermelon, sweet potato fries, homemade potato chips and I know this sounds gross by my hubby even loves it on ice cream!!

Speaking of ice cream, try it on fruity popsicles, it’s heavenly!! 

And if you like Bloody Marys, it’s a MUST have. It gives the most amazing unique flavor zing!! The list goes on and on for that these taco seasoning can do to create a POP and totally change the flavor of your favorite foods! 

If you enjoy air fryer cooking, Tajin chili seasoning also make a wonderful topping for almost anything. This popular Mexican spice blend is the craziest unique blend of lime meets chili powders and the most wonderful spicy flavor and a great addition to all kinds of dishes! Especially your favorite mexican cuisine and cultural recipes.  

We have been enjoying these Mexican fruit cup offerings for years and always look for them at outdoor markets. They are often called mango carts and you can almost always find the mango cart fruit vendors outside of Disneyland in Anaheim. This is a favorite family treat after we leave the Disney parks each day!

These Mexican fruit cups often cost around $10, but let me tell you, they are such a great snack and welcome treat on a hot California day! 

One of my favorite things about this recipe is that it’s quick and easy and items can usually be grabbed at a fruit stand, farmer’s market or grocery stores. This is also a pretty healthy snack, so I feel good about feeding it to my family. And of course the best part is that it’s the perfect snack for a warm day and the perfect mixture of favorite sweet fruits and spicy flavors!

A healthy treat that the whole family will love! I hope you will love this Mexican Fruit Cup recipe! 

Continue to Content

Mexican Fruit cup with Tajin seasoning

Yield: 4

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Additional Time: 5 minutes

Total Time: 10 minutes

Have you ever had a wonderful Mexican Fruit cup with Tajin seasoning like the street vendors sell on the mango carts? They are my favorite and today we are doing to show you how to make these just like they do at the Mexican fruit stands!

Print

Ingredients

• 1 small watermelon, peeled, seed removed
• 1 jicama, peeled and seeded
• 2 mangos, peeled and seeded
• 1 fresh pineapple, peeled and cored
• 2 limes (or fresh lime juice)
• 2 tsp Tajin chili lime seasoning

Instructions

1. Cut the fruits into even sized long spears or chunks. Rim a glass with a lime wedge and dip the edge of the glass into the Tajin.

2. Divide the fruit among cups and squeeze ½ the lime on top. Sprinkle the Tajin seasoning blend generously. For an extra kick, you can also sprinkle the Tajin chile lime seasoning in the bottom of the bowl or cup.

3. Serve with a fork

Notes

• The sweetness of the fruit is important so try to select in-season fruit that is ripe
• The savory citrus taste mixed with the spicy twist of the chile powder seasoning and lime flavor is what puts this treat over the top. 

Nutrition Information:

Yield: 4 Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 315Total Fat: 10gSaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 966mgCarbohydrates: 52gFiber: 8gSugar: 34gProtein: 12g

*This is just an estimate. Results may vary.

Did you make this recipe?

Please leave a comment on the blog or share a photo on Facebook