The sweetest and spiciest rankings of popular Mexican candy

From tamarindo to mazapan, will your favorites make the top of the list?

Nancy Rodriguez Bonilla • January 31, 2025

Nancy Rodriguez Bonilla, Jonathan Santiago, Rinn Lee, Maritza Ascencion, Angelica Brito, and Evan Patocka

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Angelica Brito, Evan Patocka, Rinn Lee and Maritza Ascencion taste and rank Mexican candies like tamarindo, mazapan and more. Lee and Patocka share their candid reactions to sweets they’d never tried before, while Brito and Ascencion reminisce on the candy they grew up with.

Join the State Hornet staff as they get themselves out of sticky situations, with segments like “Evan vs Pelon Mini” and let them know if you agree with their rankings.

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About the Contributors

Nancy Rodriguez Bonilla, Managing Editor

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Nancy Rodriguez was born and raised with a love of her culture and community in Santa Ana, CA. She is passionate about DEI and covering the communities that were ignored for far too long. This is her third year working at The State Hornet and she currently holds the position of managing editor.

Jonathan Santiago, Multimedia Editor

(he/him) Jonathan Santiago is in his third semester at The State Hornet, returning as the multimedia editor. He is an economics major and hopes to work as a financial analyst. During his free time, he spends time with his friends and loved ones.

Rinn Lee, Copy Editor

(she/her) Rinn Lee joined The State Hornet in Fall 2023. After two semesters as a sports staffer covering softball and soccer, she is now a copy editor for the Hornet. She is a junior journalism major, set to graduate in Spring 2025 and hopes to go into book publishing.

Maritza Ascencion, Spanish Staffer

(she/her) Maritza Ascencion is a second-year political science and journalism major. This is her first semester at The State Hornet. She looks forward to learning more about the Hispanic community at Sacramento State. In her free time, you can catch her spinning vinyl records or spending time with her loved ones.

Angelica Brito, Spanish Editor

(she/her) Angelica Brito is a fourth year student from Los Angeles majoring in Journalism and pursuing minors in marketing and communications. She is the Spanish editor for the fall 2024 semester and is in her third semester at The State Hornet. She hopes to pursue a career in Spanish-speaking journalism.

Evan Patocka, Podcast Editor

(he/him) Evan Patocka is a senior majoring in communication studies and minoring in journalism. A native of San Diego, he joined The State Hornet in fall 2023. He hopes to pursue a career in sports broadcasting.