I tried 8 kinds of store-bought tortilla chips and ranked them from worst to best

I tried tortilla chips from four brands with and without salsa.Lucien Formichella

• I tried tortilla chips from Siete, Tostitos, Chicas, and Tortiyahs, with and without salsa.
• The Siete simply no-salt chip was my least favorite because of the bland taste.

As summer breezes over us like campfire smoke, it's time to review one of the most underrated summer snacks: tortilla chips.

Though other foods like watermelon, hot dogs, and hamburgers steal the headlines, tortilla chips are a must-have at any gathering — from beach hangouts to backyard cookouts.

For this ranking, I decided to try eight bags from four different brands. I selected one classic flavor and a hint-of-lime flavor from each to add variety. I also got a mild salsa (a neutral option) from a completely different brand to avoid a conflict of interest.

Here's the final ranking from worst to best.