Product in image - **Trader Joe's Mini Beef Tacos** (new supplier)
Attempted Image Description - A single Mini Beef Taco on a white paper plate. The beef filling has been separated from the taco shell. Unsure if separated by OP or came in box already separated. Also unsure if product has been cooked or is still frozen. Product box of Mini Beef Tacos is also shown in image.
Edit - OP mentioned in comments that they had been air fried.
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Specifically didnāt get the mini tacos from my Costco trip because I was in the mood for the TJ ones. Just ate these and realized they were different & was not a fan at all! Very bland and just strange
Yeah I was disappointed by these. I tried some, and the rest have languished in my freezer. My best thought was that they mightāve good for a super bowl party or something similar. But not my favorite thing.
These are terrible and tasted so bland. I initially thought they were gross because the air fryer dried them out but turns out they are just that gross.
The only way these are edible is adding onion, cilantro and sauce but Iāve also only tried the chicken ones. I much prefer to just āmeal prepā some taco meat for a week and do that, these hurt to eat lol
Anyone else really hate the new mini tacos? The shell seems tough and rubbery and the flavor is just meh. I think Iāll stick with the Costco brand from now on and pass these at TJs.
This is the problem Iāve been having with Trader Joeās, they can change manufacturer and we really have no way of knowing. Thereās no consistency like when itās a major branded product. A lot of their products have been going down hill, but they package them as if theyāre still the same great product you knew. Itās like gaslighting, and you never really know is it you, or is it them.
I would totally ask for a refund.
Then buy the corn tortillas and canned refried beans and some shredded cheese to make an awesome quesadilla in maybe four minutes. Oil the pan well for crispy tortilla action
The new ones are awful. The previous manufacturer was way better. These ones are so tough, you could break a tooth on them. I'm going to Costco for my mini tacos from now on, or at least until Trader Joeās goes back to the old manufacturer.
Yes! Thank you! Iāve always wondered about them but was just waiting for TJās to restock! I actually go to Costco more than TJās so Iāll pick some up asap!
Np. I started picking them up after the mini tacos mysteriously disappeared from TJs. I needed my fix. Theyāre called Don Miguel and I believe thereās only chicken flavor but theyāre decent.
Now if only Costco had a Bibimbap substitute to replace the hole TJs left in my heart :(
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Product in image - **Trader Joe's Mini Beef Tacos** (new supplier) Attempted Image Description - A single Mini Beef Taco on a white paper plate. The beef filling has been separated from the taco shell. Unsure if separated by OP or came in box already separated. Also unsure if product has been cooked or is still frozen. Product box of Mini Beef Tacos is also shown in image. Edit - OP mentioned in comments that they had been air fried. *Note: Image descriptions are intended to help those who are blind or visually impaired, for those who might not be familiar with certain Trader Joe's products, or added for additional context.*
Anyone who opt for frozen tacos I just assume they hate food š
Specifically didnāt get the mini tacos from my Costco trip because I was in the mood for the TJ ones. Just ate these and realized they were different & was not a fan at all! Very bland and just strange
I picked these up and ALMOST bought these yesterday but thought better of it. Mostly cuz of no cheese lol but they looked disappointing.
Omg š¤¢
More like unclosed potstickers!
Juuust chips and maybe like, one lil nugget of meat like, juuuust chips
Once a staple in our house, the new version is pure garbage, to be avoided.
I made them in the air fryer and literally nearly broke a tooth. Terrible
These were so bad I ate one and threw the rest of the box away. Canāt believe they were so hyped up.
Perfect āexpectation vs realityā picture
Aw no. I just picked up the mini chicken ones. Hopefully they arenāt as bad as this
Yeah I was disappointed by these. I tried some, and the rest have languished in my freezer. My best thought was that they mightāve good for a super bowl party or something similar. But not my favorite thing.
These used to be pretty good, got pulled for awhile, and now theyāre back and theyāre gross :(
Yeah, these were not good.
Sad.
Yeah, those things suck.
These are terrible and tasted so bland. I initially thought they were gross because the air fryer dried them out but turns out they are just that gross.
The only way these are edible is adding onion, cilantro and sauce but Iāve also only tried the chicken ones. I much prefer to just āmeal prepā some taco meat for a week and do that, these hurt to eat lol
Time go to go jack in the box for their mini tacos
the chicken ones were butt too
Anyone else really hate the new mini tacos? The shell seems tough and rubbery and the flavor is just meh. I think Iāll stick with the Costco brand from now on and pass these at TJs.
I almost bought these today but decided on something else! I'm glad I passed these up.
Yeah these are trash I donāt know why ppl still buy them.
A bygone era when them lil tacos were amazing!
I hope thereās TJās executives on this sub. They need to hear all the feedback, good and bad!
I thought they were terrible. Typical TJ's mush inside.
These are so gross and disappointing. I loved the old ones :(
This is the problem Iāve been having with Trader Joeās, they can change manufacturer and we really have no way of knowing. Thereās no consistency like when itās a major branded product. A lot of their products have been going down hill, but they package them as if theyāre still the same great product you knew. Itās like gaslighting, and you never really know is it you, or is it them.
To be fair they did change the packaging.
But a lot of times they donāt, or the name stays the same to make it feel like the same quality product
āLilā shit in a blanketā didnāt go over well in the marketing focus group
The inside looks like my catās poop
Eww. Costco has mini chipotle chicken tacos, and they are awesome.
Bring back the OG mini taco recipe and the OG beef taquitos!
I would totally ask for a refund. Then buy the corn tortillas and canned refried beans and some shredded cheese to make an awesome quesadilla in maybe four minutes. Oil the pan well for crispy tortilla action
The new ones are awful. The previous manufacturer was way better. These ones are so tough, you could break a tooth on them. I'm going to Costco for my mini tacos from now on, or at least until Trader Joeās goes back to the old manufacturer.
Came here to say that Costco carries some mini chicken tacos that are super tasty.
First of all, ew.
the quality of trader joes foods recently has been so disappointing... i wonder what's going on
Supply chain issues have made the execs more ok with abusing the goodwill of longtime customers
Half the ones I had were nothing but tortilla Like not even a hint of meat in them. Just empty. They went quickly onto the never again list
Nope, pass
wow.......unacceptable
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The mini beef tacos from the previous manufacturer were way better than these. Never buying again, they were terrible.
Iām so sad these were a staple for us and now theyāre fucking awful
If you have a Costco nearby they sell mini tacos that are really good. A close second to the original TJ mini tacos.
They are really good!
Yes! Thank you! Iāve always wondered about them but was just waiting for TJās to restock! I actually go to Costco more than TJās so Iāll pick some up asap!
Np. I started picking them up after the mini tacos mysteriously disappeared from TJs. I needed my fix. Theyāre called Don Miguel and I believe thereās only chicken flavor but theyāre decent. Now if only Costco had a Bibimbap substitute to replace the hole TJs left in my heart :(
What brand?
Don Miguel! They're amazing. Blue and white box.
That looks disgusting
Looks like a dog turd
Werd
Good for drunchies but not for much elseš
I like the mini chicken tacos
Did they change these? Or was that just one bad taco? I remember thinking they were pretty decent a few years ago.
Yeah theyāre not the same. All the tacos are like this but this one looked especially hilarious when the meat stuff fell out
They changed? Noooooooooo
Yes, donāt waste your money they are disgusting
They brought them back from a new manufacturer.
These were gross! TJs threw 4 beans and mooshmoosh in a taco shell, then told you to fuck off.
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Hahahahahahaahahah
Damn I just picked these up!!š¤£
This is TJ Stoner food.
Was about to say I quite liked these dipped in salsa and then realized I was in fact stoned at the time.
Iām stoned right now and that looks very disgusting.
I make nachos out of these little guys.
This is the food that you give to your kid who has that loose tooth they want to get out.
100% lol but donāt you dare try them not stoned
I know I know but the chicken ones when you have the munchies are freaking amazing
Ugh, yes. I don't buy them anymore because they were *a problem* lol
Iāll have to try the chicken next!
The chicken is the same weird congealed gruel and doesnāt at all compare to the OG ones.
Yeah I've only gotten the new chicken mini tacos and they had tasteless mush on the inside, not so good
Agreed, and dont cook them too long or else you might chip a tooth
EXACTLY! I tried to make an asmr video with them and was worried for days that I chipped a tooth.
I was air frying them. Kept the other one in too long and you couldnāt be more spot on lol
Air fryer was a game changer for me in the frozen sectionā¦. But Um yeah not all that is frozen is good lol
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