How to Make a Mangonada at Home
Mangonada, mangoneada, chamoyada, or chamango. It doesn’t matter which name or variation you know this treat by. Surely we can all agree that it’s amazing!
If you’re looking for a non-spicy Mexican mango ice cream recipe you can find it on my No Churn Mango Ice Cream recipe post.
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What is a Mangonada?
If you love mangos and ice-cold treats then mangonadas are quickly going to become a favorite treat of yours. The names and preparation methods may differ a bit, but the basic ingredients are mango, chamoy sauce and Tajin.
Here in Mexico you can find mangonadas in all of the paleterias and thanks to all the Mexican immigrants in the US, mangonadas are quickly becoming a popular cold treat not only amongst the Latino community but everyone else who happens to be lucky enough to discover them.
How to Serve
Mangonada are served inside a clear, disposable plastic cup. First chamoy sauce is drizzled inside of the cup to coat it before adding the rest of the ingredients.
Then a mango slushy, pieces of fresh mango, lime juice and Tajin chili powder are added to the cup.
It’s topped with more mango bits and a generous amount of Tajin. Also a straw coated with a spicy and tart tamarind paste is added as a decorative, but delish touch.
The arrangement or layering of the ingredients is where things can vary from person to person or paleterias.
Should You Use Fresh or Frozen Mango
Some people like to use mango sorbet, others like to blend fresh mango with ice cubes or just use frozen mango.
Others like to alternate layers of the mango sorbet or slushy with fresh pieces of mango. Some like to just use them as the topping.
It really doesn’t matter because it’s the combination of all these flavors that create the incredible taste of a mangonada.
Mangonada Ingredients
A mangonada use just
- Mango
- Chamoy Sauce
- Tajin
- Ice Cubes
Other additional ingredients that may be used are lime juice and mango juice or nectar. If you want a sweeter taste then you can add some sugar.
When Tajin isn’t available then you can make a mix of red chile powder and salt to use for the rim.
If you want a spiked or alcoholic mangonada you can also add a shot (or two) of tequila and make a delicious mango margarita.
Lastly the mangoneadas can be served with a tamarind stick, you’ll find them at Mexican stores by the name of tarugos. It adds another delicious layer of flavors, but if you can’t find it then just omit it.
The 4 Flavors | What Does it Taste Like
A mangonada is sweet, spicy, a little tart and a tad salty. It’s a heavenly combination as it has the 4 flavors that food needs to make it perfection on your tastebuds.
The sweetness of course comes from the mangos. The spiciness comes from the Tajin, the tartness comes from lime juicy, the savory (or salt) also from the Tajin. The chamoy sauce provides sweet, spicy, tart and a touch of savory.
What is Chamoy Sauce
So what exactly is chamoy sauce? It’s a bright orange-red sauce made with pureed dried fruit, water, sugar, chile, and vinegar. The result is a thick sauce or paste that’s sweet, spicy, tart and fruity. It’s a hugely popular condiment for countless Mexican snacks. You can find it in Mexican foods stores or even Amazon carries it too.
How to Make a Mangonada at Home
Making a mangonada or mangoneada or chamoyada or chamango at home is not difficult at all.
Step 1 : Place some Tajin in a small bowl for the rim of the glass. Grab your glass and rub the rim with some lime juice, then dip into the Tajin until well coated. Drizzle chamoy sauce into the glass — swirl it around as you do. If you’d like you can add a little bit of chopped mango into the bottom of the glass. Set aside.
Step 2 : Place the mango pieces in the blender along with the ice cubes, water, lime juice. Blend until the ice and mango are completely broken down and you have a slushy consistency.
Step 3 : Pour the slushy into the prepared glass. You can create layers with the slushy, then chopped mango and some chamoy sauce and keep repeating until you reach the top. Or simply pour the slushy into the glass and decorate with chopped mango, more chamoy and the tamarind stick.
Mangonada Recipe
Below is the printable mangonada recipe.
As always please remember to leave a comment and a star review. Don’t forget to tag me on social media too!
Gracias amigos!
How To Make Mexican Mangonadas
Equipment
- blender
Ingredients
- 1 large mango roughly chopped (it should be a little more than 1 cup of mango)
- ½ cup cold water
- ice cubes I used 8 large (use as many as you'd like)
- 1 Tablespoon freshly squeezed lime juice
- 3 Tablespoons chamoy sauce or to taste
- 2 Tablespoons Tajin as much as you'd like
- extra chopped mango optional
- tamarind stick optional
Instructions
- Place the tajin in a small dish, rim the glass with lime then dip into the tajin. Next pour some chamoy sauce near the top and swirl it around to coat around the glass and down to the bottom. If you want you can add a little bit of the extra chopped mango to the bottom of the glass.
- Place the mango pieces in the blender along with the ice cubes, water, lime juice. Blend until the ice and mango are completely broken down and you have a slushy consistency.
- Pour the slushy into the prepared glass. If you'd like you can alternate layers of mango, slushy, chamoy then mango again and slushy and chamoy until you reach the top. I like to coat the glass with the chamoy, then just pour in the slushy into the glass then top with chopped mango, chamoy and sprinkle the Tajin over the top. This is all up to you! Serve with a reusable straw, tamarind stick and enjoy!
Video
Notes
- Instead of using ice cubes you can use frozen mango and add a little bit of water to get the slushy texture.
- Instead of water you can use mango nectar or juice
- If you want a sweeter mangonada then add sugar to your taste
- For a spiked version make a margarita by simply adding a shot or two of tequila and blending. Serve the same way.
Nutrition
Are They Vegan
Simple answer is yes, yes mangonadas are vegan!
There are no animal products used in making this delicious mango slushy treat.
See how easy that was to make? Besides getting to drink this super fun treat it’s great making it at home anytime the craving strikes and you just can’t go out to get one.
I actually made this mangonada quite often and love the special sweet and spicy treat.
Thanks for stopping by amigos! If you make a mangonada do make sure you tag me on social media.
More Mango Recipes To Try
• How To Make Mexican Mango Flowers (Video Tutorial)
• 4 Ingredient Mango Ice Cream
• Mango, Orange And Red Chile Salsa
•The Easiest And Fastest Way To Peel A Mango (Video Tutorial)
These were so yummo! I already made them 3x for the family and they can’t get enough. Thank for the easy recipe.
A Mexican friend introduced me to these. I love themand now I can make at home. Thank you
So happy to hear you’re a fan of mangonadas, enjoy!
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Thanks!
This is the best and easiest recipe I seen. thanks
Thank you and enjoy your mangonadas!
magnificent put up, very informative
These are amazingly refreshing and tangy! Love them ! Thanks for the recipe!
Thank you so much, enjoy — I love them and make them often, hope you do too.
One of our favorite summer treats . The recipe is great and easy to follow . Thank you ☺️
Agreed, a perfect summer treat! Thank you
Oh my this looks so delicious! I can’t wait to make some when I get home ❤️
Thanks so much!
These are so delicious! I can’t wait to make them again when I get home ❤️
Enjoy, they’re such a great treat. Thanks!❤
Perfect!!! I been looking forward to making them this weekend…
You can add a shot of tequila and make it a fun weekend drink. Enjoy and thank you!
Best mangonada recipe !!! I keep making it at least once a week. Thank you for the recipe!!
Thanks so much, I’m glad you’re enjoying them. My pleasure!
I grew up in a Mexican neighborhood and learned about all these yummy treats. I am so happy that I found your recipe. My Kids and I love making these . Thank you for sharing.
Aw your comment totally made my day! Thanks so much and I hope you and your kids enjoy making them.
AMAZING!!!!
Thanks so much!
Just made this!! It was a hit! Thank you for your delicious recipes
Thank you so much for trying my recipe and also for letting me know.
Thanks for sharing your thoughts on website. Regards
Thank you I wanted to makes these for the 4th Of July.
Thanks, Monica and enjoy!
Parfait bel article, bravo!
Meric Lynda!
Finally a real easy and authentic recipe. I’ve tried other ones and this one has been my favorite so far. Gracias
So happy to hear this, thanks Arely! Enjoy your mangonadas.
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One of my favorite Mexican drinks thanks
Mine too! 🙂
Still a favorite of your recipes
Glad to hear it, thank you!
Yum! We love mangonadas but I have never made one at home before! I didn’t realize they were so easy!
Thank you so much, Kayla & I hope you enjoy.
I’ve never had a mangonada before but after reading your recipe I will definitely give it a try! Thanks for the inspiration!
I hope you do, it’s so easy and yummy! Thank you.
Oh, this sounds so exotic and wonderful. I love mango! I will have to give this a try.
Hope you do, enjoy!
So excited to make this amazing recipe at home! Thank you 🙂
Thank you and hope you enjoy the mangonada. Thanks!
Can’t wait to make this!
Thanks Amanda, enjoy!
Excellent recipe, thanks. I remember this from Texas, but living in the Philippines now.. and we have plenty of mangoes.
Also, with the substitute for Tajin, I would make it with lime zest as well, because that’s also in Tajin.
My pleasure Dan, enjoy your mangonadas!
Thank you for your delicious recipe. My friend shared It with me and I tried it. Never think of something like it. You are awesome.
Thanks so much Camila!