Have you ever been hit with a sudden craving for something crispy savory, and satisfying that doesn’t require a ton of effort to prepare? Well, I’ve recently discovered what might be the perfect solution – Don Miguel Chipotle Chicken Mini Tacos. These little flavor bombs have completely changed my snack game and I’m excited to share all the details with you!
What Are Don Miguel Chipotle Chicken Mini Tacos?
Don Miguel Chipotle Chicken Mini Tacos are bite-sized corn tortillas filled with all white meat chicken that’s been seasoned with mild chipotle chiles. They’re designed to be quick and easy to prepare while delivering authentic Mexican flavors in a convenient format.
The product is manufactured by MegaMex Foods and is available at Costco and other participating club locations. These mini tacos come in the refrigerated section (not frozen), which is a key difference from some of Don Miguel’s other mini taco products.
Where To Buy and Pricing
You can find these tasty mini tacos at Costco in the refrigerated deli section, usually near other ready-to-eat items like cheese bread, pork carnitas, and chicken skewers
At Costco you’ll get
- 50 mini tacos per package
- 35 ounces (2.19 pounds) total weight
- Regular price: $8.99 ($0.18 per taco)
- Sale price: $6.49 ($0.13 per taco)
This makes them a pretty great value, especially when they go on sale with a $2.50 discount (28% off). Each mini taco weighs about 0.7 ounces.
Ingredients and Nutrition Facts
Ingredients
Filling:
- Chicken Breast with Rib Meat
- Water
- Corn Starch
- Oats
- Flavorings
- Contains 2% or less of: Tomato Paste, Vinegar, Salt, Granulated Garlic, Ground Chipotle Chile Pepper, Guar Gum
Tortilla:
- Corn Flour (Ground Corn, Trace of Lime)
- Water
- Contains 2% or less of: Salt, Corn Starch
- Soybean Oil
Nutritional Information (per 4 mini tacos):
- Calories: 180
- Fat: 7g (1.5g saturated)
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Protein: 9g
- Sodium: 350mg (15% daily value)
- Fiber: 2g
- Sugar: 1g
The 9 grams of protein per serving is actually pretty impressive for a snack food. However, be careful with portion control as the sodium can add up quickly if you’re like me and find it hard to stop at just 4 tacos!
Cooking Instructions: How to Make Them Super Crispy
Don Miguel provides standard cooking instructions on the package, but I’ve found the best results come from using an air fryer. Here are all your options:
Microwave (Quickest but Least Crispy)
- Remove tacos from package and place on a microwave-safe dish
- Heat on high for 1 minute
- Flip every 30 seconds
- Let stand 1 minute before serving
Conventional Oven
- Preheat oven to 400°F
- Remove tacos from package and place on cooking sheet
- Heat for 12-15 minutes
- Let stand 1 minute before serving
Air Fryer (BEST METHOD!)
- Preheat air fryer to 400°F
- Lightly spray mini tacos with cooking spray
- Cook for 4 minutes
- Flip, spray again, and cook for additional 3 minutes
The air fryer method isn’t listed on the package, but trust me – it creates the most amazingly crispy shell while keeping the filling perfectly heated. The contrast between the crunchy exterior and the flavorful chicken inside is absolutely worth the extra couple minutes of cooking time.
Taste Test: How Do They Compare?
I was honestly surprised by how good these refrigerated mini tacos are, especially compared to the frozen version that Don Miguel also sells at Costco. Here’s what stood out to me:
The Tortilla
The corn tortilla shells crisp up beautifully, especially when using the air fryer method. Unlike some mini tacos where you might want to just eat the filling and leave the “crust,” these shells are actually delicious and add a satisfying crunch to each bite.
The Filling
The chipotle chicken filling is well-proportioned – not overflowing but definitely not skimpy either. The chicken comes in small chunks rather than the “nibble” texture found in some competing products. There’s a very mild kick from the chipotle seasoning, but nothing that would overwhelm people who don’t like spicy food.
While the chicken isn’t gourmet quality, it’s tasty and properly seasoned. The filling is significantly better than what you’ll find in Don Miguel’s frozen mini tacos, which have reportedly declined in quality over the years.
Serving Suggestions and Dips
These mini tacos are great on their own, but they reach their full potential when paired with the right dips:
Traditional Dips:
- Salsa (Kirkland Signature Organic Salsa works great)
- Mateo’s Gourmet Salsa
- Cilantro crema
- Guacamole
- Sour cream
Non-Traditional Options:
- BBQ sauce (sounds weird, tastes amazing!)
- Buffalo sauce (for heat lovers)
- Ranch dressing
- Queso dip
For a complete meal, try serving these mini tacos with:
- Mexican rice
- Refried beans
- Fresh veggie slaw
- Sliced avocado
Are They Worth Buying?
In my opinion, these Don Miguel Chipotle Chicken Mini Tacos are definitely worth trying, especially if you can catch them on sale at Costco. They offer several advantages:
Pros:
- Convenient and quick to prepare
- Crispy tortilla shells when prepared properly
- Decent amount of filling
- Good protein content
- Versatile for snacks or meals
- Great value when on sale
- Much better than the frozen version
Cons:
- Sodium content is a bit high
- Chicken quality is good but not premium
- Not always available at all Costco locations
Refrigerated vs. Frozen: An Important Distinction
It’s worth noting that Don Miguel makes both refrigerated AND frozen mini tacos, and they are different products. The refrigerated version (which this article focuses on) appears to be significantly better quality than the frozen version.
According to many Costco shoppers, the frozen Don Miguel mini tacos have declined in quality over the years, with complaints about lack of filling and flavor. The refrigerated version seems to be Don Miguel’s way of addressing these issues with a higher quality product.
Final Thoughts
Don Miguel Chipotle Chicken Mini Tacos make for an excellent snack, appetizer, or even quick meal component. They’re particularly good for:
- Game day gatherings
- After-school snacks
- Quick lunches
- Movie nights
- Casual get-togethers
While they might not be fancy enough for a formal dinner party, they deliver on what they promise – a tasty, convenient mini taco with a nice balance of flavors and textures.
I’ve gone through entire packages embarrassingly quickly, which I think speaks to how addictive these little tacos can be. If you’re a Costco member and spot these in the refrigerated section, they’re definitely worth throwing in your cart, especially if they’re on sale.
Have you tried Don Miguel’s Chipotle Chicken Mini Tacos? I’d love to hear your thoughts and any special preparation methods you’ve discovered. Until then, happy snacking!
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White Meat Chicken, 2 Cheeses and Roasted Corn Salsa in a Crispy Corn Tortilla (with hot case display boxes)
– 20 boxes included per case – Unique, Mexican Cheese and Roasted Corn Salsa – All white Meat Chicken – Chicken is most popular Taco variety across US restaurants – Can be heated in a conventional oven or a deep fryer and then placed into hot case display boxes – Hold up to 2 hours in a hot case in display boxes – Scannable UPC: 0-27086-18956-6
Conventional Oven (Preferred cooking method) From Frozen: Pre-heat oven at 425°F. Place approximately 10-16 Mini Tacos on baking sheet in center of oven. Bake 8 to 10 minutes or until crispy. Let stand 1 minute before serving. Thawed: Pre-heat oven at 425°F. Place approximately 10-16 Mini Tacos on baking sheet in center of oven. Bake 5 to 6 minutes. Let stand 1 minute before serving. Deep Fryer Pre-heat oil to 350°F. Place frozen mini tacos in hot oil. Cook for 1-2 minutes or until crispy. Let stand 1 minute before serving.
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- Net Weight: 5.25lbs.
- Gross Weight: 6.32
- Case Cube: 0.33
- Case Dimensions: 11.31 x 7 x 8.69
- Ti x Hi: 18 x 6
- Handling: Keep Frozen
- Guaranteed Shelf Life: 365 days
Ingredients: Filling (chicken breast with rib meat, Mexican cheeses [Oaxaca & Cotija cheeses {cultured pasteurized Grade A milk and skim milk, sea salt, enzymes}], green chiles [green chiles, citric acid], tomatoes, roasted corn, corn starch, vinegar, contains 2% or less of: jalapeño peppers, onions, gelatin, water, cilantro, chicken flavor base [salt, natural flavorings, chicken fat, turmeric], cilantro flavor [dextrose, modified corn starch, extractives of cilantro], flavorings, salt, guar gum), Tortilla (corn flour [ground corn, trace of lime], water, contains 2% or less of: salt, modified food starch), soybean oil.
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Don Miguel – Chicken Chipotle – Mini Tacos
FAQ
Are Don Miguel frozen tacos good?
The frozen mini tacos which are also made by Don Miguel have been around at Costco for many years. The quality has declined over the years and the product has faced such problems as a lack of chicken in the filling as well as a lack of filling overall. Can these chicken tacos save the Don Miguel brand?
Does Costco sell chicken mini tacos?
Costco sells 35 ounces of Don Miguel Chipotle Chicken Mini Tacos for $8.99. These mini tacos are located in Costco’s refrigerated deli area and they can be found near the cheese bread, pork carnitas, barbacoa taco meat, and the chicken skewers.
How many mini tacos are in a pack?
Each pack of Don Miguel’s mini tacos includes 50 total tacos. The Costco mini tacos are made with all white meat chicken and seasoned with mild chipotle chile. Have You Tried Costco’s Mini Tacos?
Does Don Miguel have chicken flautas?
The chicken is not the highest quality, but is tasty. They are much better than their neighbor in the refrigerated deli area, the chicken flautas. I mentioned in that review that the flautas were filled with chicken nibble, while these Don Miguel tacos have mini chicken chunks. There is a very very slight kick from the chipotle flavoring.
How do you cook Don Miguel mini tacos?
Don Miguel lists two cooking methods for their mini tacos; a microwave option and an oven baked option. The microwave option is typically the worst way to heat any frozen or refrigerated food. Don Miguel’s frozen tacos would always come out lackluster. My preferred method for cooking the mini tacos will be in the air fryer.
How much do Costco mini tacos cost?
They sell their 2.45 pound package with 56 tacos for $9.98. This is a price of $0.25 per ounce and $0.18 per taco. One thing to note is that for both items, the Costco mini tacos weigh about 0.7 ounces each. Costco’s mini tacos do not include cheese while Sam’s club’s version does.