The Frozen Aldi Beef Product You Should Stay Far Away From
When it comes to Aldi's frozen section, there's no shortage of temptation. They stock hundreds of items and shoppers keep coming back for the mix of low prices, quality, and selection. From frozen vegetables to ice creams, it's a budget-friendly playground for anyone who loves convenience. But not every frozen find delivers. In our taste test of 16 Aldi frozen foods, one product stood out for the wrong reasons — Casa Mamita Beef Taquitos.
Made with corn tortillas wrapped around seasoned shredded beef, pinto beans, and cheddar cheese, they sound like an easy win for quick snacking. However, our tester found the filling under seasoned and the texture on the dry side. The ingredients are solid, but the result is more mild than satisfying — a snack that feels like it's missing a final touch.
Our ranking combined firsthand experience with insights from Tasting Table and other online reviews to evaluate each product's overall quality and value. While the Casa Mamita Beef Taquitos are affordably priced, they need a little help — a dash of salt, pepper, and herbs — to really work. Aldi has plenty of frozen options worth stocking up on, such as the Sundae Shoppe Cookies and Cream ice cream. But if you're after something that tastes great straight from the oven, Casa Mamita Beef Taquitos are best left behind.
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It turns out we're not the only ones who found Casa Mamita Beef Taquitos underwhelming, as online reviews echo the same frustrations. One Reddit user didn't mince words, saying they "taste like straight up canned beans smeared on weird tortillas, zero resemblance to beef," while another admitted they "tossed them in the trash." Across multiple threads, the consensus is clear — these taquitos simply don't deliver the quality shoppers expect from Aldi's.
Fortunately, several other Aldi frozen items fared far better. We found the Season's Choice Potato Puffs to be crisp, flavorful, and a standout even among other tater tot brands we tested. The Fremont Fish Market Chipotle Salmon Burgers were another buy. They offer four wild-caught patties that are maybe even more filling than a taquito. And if you're in the mood for pizza night, the Mama Cozi's Tavern Style Extra Loaded Cheese Pizza was a hit. It's delicious as is and Mama Cozzi's pizzas in general are a solid choice from Aldi's frozen section.
But if taquitos are what you're craving, your best bet might be making them yourself. Pick up some canned roast beef, shredded cheese, pinto beans, and corn tortillas on your next grocery run. Season, roll them up, and pop them in the skillet or air fryer until golden and crisp. You'll end up with something fresher, and far more flavorful than anything from the freezer aisle — proof that sometimes, the best value comes from your own kitchen.