I Tried & Reviewed Every Costco Prepared Meal—Here’s What’s Worth Buying | Allrecipes
Ever wondered which Costco prepared meals are actually worth picking up? In this video, Nicole taste-tests and reviews every ready-to-eat Costco meal she could get her hands on—from cheesy Mac & Cheese and creamy Chicken Alfredo to stuffed salmon, rotisserie chicken, and those famous street tacos.
She dives into over 15 different dishes straight from Costco’s refrigerated section, giving her honest take on flavor, texture, value, and whether she’d go back for seconds. From comfort food classics to quick weeknight staples, Nicole shares what’s worth the hype—and what might be better left on the shelf.
Get ready for lots of cheese, generous portions, surprisingly bold flavors, and a few sleeper hits you’ll want to grab on your next Costco run!
Timestamps:
0:00 – Introduction
0:35 – Chicken Alfredo
0:57 – Mac and Cheese
2:02 – Stuffed Bell Peppers
3:14 – Stuffed Salmon
3:29 – Salmon Milano
4:18 – Enchilada Bake
5:08 – Birria Tacos
6:48 – Street Tacos
8:06 – Meatloaf and Mashed Potatoes
8:53 – St. Louis-Style Ribs
10:14 – Garlic Parmesan Rolls
11:13 – Shrimp Salad
11:37 – Ahi Tuna Wasabi Poke
12:11 – Chicken Salad with Rotisserie Chicken
13:05 – Tortellini Pasta Salad
14:01 – Grain and Celery Salad
14:34 – Rotisserie Chicken
15:21 – Roasted Chicken and Swiss Roller Tray
16:05 – Southwest Wrap
16:42 – Shrimp Cocktail
What’s your favorite Costco meal? Let us know in the comments!
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i absolutely love this lady, she knows what cultural food is supposed to taste like and judges accordingly. most if costco food is delicious with the price but if youre going with authenticity judge it according to youre area of living. because costco is hitting it put of the park with taste, quality and price!
danng which Costco do you guys shop at
Their Mac n cheese is nasty. No flavor at all.
The meatball sandwich is also pretty good
Costco Chili is fantastic! I doubt it could be home made for the price they charge. Alas! It is available during the colder months only. At Christmas, their pecan pie is extraordinary! I bought frozen shrimp today for $9.99 a pound, but I live very near the Third Coast, and it was from my local grocery store.
As a retired chef I just cannot justify paying the prices for ease only because I can make it at home and the flavor is so much better. Try thinly sliced onions and lemons on oven roasted salmon steaks. It is so good and using olive oil over them before baking makes them perfection! God bless and thanks for the video.
Can't trust a whitewomen
White southern people are hilarious. And, not in a good way.
Love taking these in the RV for camping 🎉 makes camp life so easy and impress everyone 😃
Fantastic content, keep it up!
Take a shot every time she says “zhuzh”
Wow thank you for this. I never knew i needed to watch a Costco food review but here I am 17 mins later. I definitely always eye these at Costco but just skip them cause if they didn't taste good, that's a lot of food waste for one person. Now i know what to buy
You speak disappointingly but then give foods 8/10 or 8.5/10, we cannot trust your judgement!
Turkey roll ups. I would need three for a serving.
Really liked the video! Straight to the point and the editing is great too
Please, no plastic wrap in the microwave. It can be toxic, especially if it comes in contact with the food.
Had to turn this one off. Not sure why alot of the food reviews videos have to be of someone stuffing food in their mouth and having to listen to people chewing. Be much better to see the food presented , taste it away from camera view and let us know your review of the item.
The best food item Costco had was the butter chicken which they eliminated. Most of their current items can be made at home quickly, healthier and much less expensive. The roast chicken is still a good option and very versatile.
And ty for trying them I’ve always wanted to try some of these now I know which ones to try ❤
Now do Sam’s
I do love many of their prepared meals.
I love Costco and I love all of these prepared meals. The unfortunate thing is, they are often full of extra sugars, inflammatory oils, and other unpleasant additives. The worst culprit is the heavy use of SALT!. I wish Costco would focus on showcasing prepared foods in there more natural states. Convenience is great, but not at the expense of our health!
Thanks for sharing! Very informative.
Chicken Alfredo 10/10
Mac and Cheese 10/10
Stuffed Bell Peppers 7/10
Stuffed Salmon 7.5/10
Salmon Milano 10/10
Enchilada Bake 8/10
Birria Tacos 8.5
Street Tacos 9/10
Meatloaf and Mashed Potatoes 9.5/10
St. Louis-Style Ribs 9/10
Garlic Parmesan Rolls 9/10
Shrimp Salad 8.5/10
Ahi Tuna Wasabi Poke 8/10
Chicken Salad with Rotisserie Chicken 4/10
Tortellini Pasta Salad 6.5/10
Grain and Celery Salad w/ Rotisserie Chicken 11/10
Southwest Wrap w/ sauce 8/10
Shrimp Cocktail 10/10
This is an excellent video, 10/10
Okay now you show us how to make the copycat version of these recipes! I’d watch a whole series of you doing it!!! Thank you!!
No plastic wrap in the microwave please
Here’s the CHICKEN POT PIE
I love the birria tacos!!
That meaty stuffed pepper has ab "off" taste, like the froze the meat after cooking.
Who knows Mexican food better than a southern white woman 😂
Costco rotisserie chicken is disgusting…just saying…
I like how that bottle of wine came out, and it was instantly half gone! lol
People need to RESEARCH WHAT GOES INTO ALL THAT “PREPARED FOOD”.. Taste above health??? REALLY???
Who ever that gentleman was- can we have more of him? I would like to see him a little more, he's funny
Best to try one a day because the meals are very generous
Too bad you couldn't review the chili. THE best pre-made item they offer in my opinion.