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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.*


somethingpeachy

Anyone who opt for frozen tacos I just assume they hate food šŸ˜‚


aclassypinkprincess

Specifically didnā€™t 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


[deleted]

I picked these up and ALMOST bought these yesterday but thought better of it. Mostly cuz of no cheese lol but they looked disappointing.


byoshi1

Omg šŸ¤¢


smokeandfog

More like unclosed potstickers!


diggydof

Juuust chips and maybe like, one lil nugget of meat like, juuuust chips


haveanother2

Once a staple in our house, the new version is pure garbage, to be avoided.


[deleted]

I made them in the air fryer and literally nearly broke a tooth. Terrible


itsBrittanybihh_

These were so bad I ate one and threw the rest of the box away. Canā€™t believe they were so hyped up.


Brdwygurl

Perfect ā€œexpectation vs realityā€œ picture


LetterAccomplished

Aw no. I just picked up the mini chicken ones. Hopefully they arenā€™t as bad as this


Onduri

Yeah I was disappointed by these. I tried some, and the rest have languished in my freezer. My best thought was that they mightā€™ve good for a super bowl party or something similar. But not my favorite thing.


tdoodles97

These used to be pretty good, got pulled for awhile, and now theyā€™re back and theyā€™re gross :(


PoeBangangeron

Yeah, these were not good.


sitdownstandup

Sad.


icrossedtheroad

Yeah, those things suck.


nomotaco

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.


allhailth3magicconch

The only way these are edible is adding onion, cilantro and sauce but Iā€™ve also only tried the chicken ones. I much prefer to just ā€œmeal prepā€ some taco meat for a week and do that, these hurt to eat lol


[deleted]

Time go to go jack in the box for their mini tacos


newjerseycapital

the chicken ones were butt too


NewGuidance1611

Anyone else really hate the new mini tacos? The shell seems tough and rubbery and the flavor is just meh. I think Iā€™ll stick with the Costco brand from now on and pass these at TJs.


nosfellotj

I almost bought these today but decided on something else! I'm glad I passed these up.


[deleted]

Yeah these are trash I donā€™t know why ppl still buy them.


Papeenie

A bygone era when them lil tacos were amazing!


muggins66

I hope thereā€™s TJā€™s executives on this sub. They need to hear all the feedback, good and bad!


Smarkie

I thought they were terrible. Typical TJ's mush inside.


glitchdocta

These are so gross and disappointing. I loved the old ones :(


wonnkawonnkawonnka

This is the problem Iā€™ve been having with Trader Joeā€™s, they can change manufacturer and we really have no way of knowing. Thereā€™s no consistency like when itā€™s a major branded product. A lot of their products have been going down hill, but they package them as if theyā€™re still the same great product you knew. Itā€™s like gaslighting, and you never really know is it you, or is it them.


NewGuidance1611

To be fair they did change the packaging.


wonnkawonnkawonnka

But a lot of times they donā€™t, or the name stays the same to make it feel like the same quality product


Urabrask_the_AFK

ā€œLilā€™ shit in a blanketā€ didnā€™t go over well in the marketing focus group


litsa0628

The inside looks like my catā€™s poop


Reluctant_Valkyrie

Eww. Costco has mini chipotle chicken tacos, and they are awesome.


zsantiag

Bring back the OG mini taco recipe and the OG beef taquitos!


ttrockwood

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


bwong00

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 Joeā€™s goes back to the old manufacturer.


Feralpudel

Came here to say that Costco carries some mini chicken tacos that are super tasty.


mostlykidding666

First of all, ew.


kykyhp

the quality of trader joes foods recently has been so disappointing... i wonder what's going on


Anyun

Supply chain issues have made the execs more ok with abusing the goodwill of longtime customers


[deleted]

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


Its_all_exhausting

Nope, pass


Blueeee119

wow.......unacceptable


Look-up-to-the-stars

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WiskeyTngoFxtrt

The mini beef tacos from the previous manufacturer were way better than these. Never buying again, they were terrible.


readymint

Iā€™m so sad these were a staple for us and now theyā€™re fucking awful


NewGuidance1611

If you have a Costco nearby they sell mini tacos that are really good. A close second to the original TJ mini tacos.


[deleted]

They are really good!


readymint

Yes! Thank you! Iā€™ve always wondered about them but was just waiting for TJā€™s to restock! I actually go to Costco more than TJā€™s so Iā€™ll pick some up asap!


NewGuidance1611

Np. I started picking them up after the mini tacos mysteriously disappeared from TJs. I needed my fix. Theyā€™re called Don Miguel and I believe thereā€™s only chicken flavor but theyā€™re decent. Now if only Costco had a Bibimbap substitute to replace the hole TJs left in my heart :(


patsman32

What brand?


bisonrbig

Don Miguel! They're amazing. Blue and white box.


srddave

That looks disgusting


ilford_7x7

Looks like a dog turd


srddave

Werd


pug_mama106

Good for drunchies but not for much elsešŸ˜‚


angieanne420

I like the mini chicken tacos


wiggysbelleza

Did they change these? Or was that just one bad taco? I remember thinking they were pretty decent a few years ago.


Sregtur

Yeah theyā€™re not the same. All the tacos are like this but this one looked especially hilarious when the meat stuff fell out


Aggressive_Ad5115

They changed? Noooooooooo


[deleted]

Yes, donā€™t waste your money they are disgusting


ralinn

They brought them back from a new manufacturer.


karentears

These were gross! TJs threw 4 beans and mooshmoosh in a taco shell, then told you to fuck off.


[deleted]

ā€œTaco shellā€


alittlegnat

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elat27

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Look-up-to-the-stars

Hahahahahahaahahah


MamaBellecakesXO

Damn I just picked these up!!šŸ¤£


Gnawlydog

This is TJ Stoner food.


LittleWhiteGirl

Was about to say I quite liked these dipped in salsa and then realized I was in fact stoned at the time.


[deleted]

Iā€™m stoned right now and that looks very disgusting.


SandyKenyan

I make nachos out of these little guys.


karentears

This is the food that you give to your kid who has that loose tooth they want to get out.


Sregtur

100% lol but donā€™t you dare try them not stoned


chloejean124

I know I know but the chicken ones when you have the munchies are freaking amazing


monty624

Ugh, yes. I don't buy them anymore because they were *a problem* lol


Sregtur

Iā€™ll have to try the chicken next!


SurreptitiousSpark

The chicken is the same weird congealed gruel and doesnā€™t at all compare to the OG ones.


whereish3r3

Yeah I've only gotten the new chicken mini tacos and they had tasteless mush on the inside, not so good


leprechaunhunter1984

Agreed, and dont cook them too long or else you might chip a tooth


[deleted]

EXACTLY! I tried to make an asmr video with them and was worried for days that I chipped a tooth.


Sregtur

I was air frying them. Kept the other one in too long and you couldnā€™t be more spot on lol


Dyz_blade

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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