Get ready, Costco shoppers: the freezer section this October is brimming with tasty, convenient, and budget-friendly options. From ready-to-eat meals to sides and appetizers, there is plenty to choose from.
After reviewing their frozen offerings, we've narrowed it down to 15 deals that deserve a spot on your shopping list. So, be sure to clear some space in your freezer. You'll want to take home as many of these deals as possible to save money on groceries.
Editor's note: Prices and availability are subject to change and may vary by location.
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Sea Cuisine Tortilla Crusted Tilapia
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Price: $18.15
Tilapia is a protein-rich white fish with a meaty, flaky texture that tastes great pan-seared or baked. But if you're looking for a fresh twist on this classic favorite, Costco has you covered with its Sea Cuisine Tortilla Crusted Tilapia.
Each 2-pound box includes eight 4-ounce portions of tilapia, coated in a crunchy corn tortilla crust and seasoned with a bold blend of chipotle, pepper, and garlic. This flavorful style of tilapia is tough to find anywhere else, so if you spot a box this October, it's worth grabbing.
Bibigo Beef Pho Dumplings
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Price: $16.33
The national dish of Vietnam, pho, is traditionally enjoyed as a noodle soup, but you can now experience the signature pho flavors in a new way with Bibigo Beef Pho Dumplings, available at Costco.
This box comes with six trays for $16.33 ($2.72 each), making it an affordable option for quick meals or appetizers. The dumplings are filled with pho-inspired beef and vegetables, and the sauce packets are included.
Petite Cuisine Mozzarella Sticks in a Crispy Seasoned Breading
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Price: $18.83
When you want a quick, hot appetizer straight from the air fryer, mozzarella sticks are always a favorite. Costco's Petite Cuisine mozzarella sticks are made with real mozzarella and coated in crispy, seasoned breadcrumbs. They balance flavor with texture and are ready in just four minutes. Each 5-pound box includes 82 to 92 pieces and sells for under $19, making them a great choice for snack time.
Kirkland Signature Ground Beef Patties
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Price: $36.31
More than 50 billion burgers are eaten across the nation each year. If you love burgers but don't want the hassle of shaping your own patties, Kirkland Signature Ground Beef Patties are an easy solution.
They are made from 75/25 ground beef, which gives them the ideal lean-to-fat ratio for a juicy, flavorful burger. Each sleeve contains 18 one-third-pound patties, providing many meals, even for larger families.
Phillips Crab Cake Minis
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Price: $25.98
Are you hosting a gathering and looking for the perfect finger food? Phillips Crab Cake Minis might be just what you need.
They are made with premium, wild-caught crab meat and inspired by traditional Chesapeake Bay recipes, offering a rich flavor that will surprise your guests. Each box contains 36 cakes, which is enough to satisfy an intimate crowd, since most guests will find it hard to eat just one.


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Foster Farms Take Out Crispy Chicken Wings Sweet Chipotle BBQ
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Price: $21.55
This October, you can enjoy the taste of takeout without the hefty price tag thanks to Costco's Foster Farms Take Out Crispy Chicken Wings. Each 4-pound bag provides about nine servings of tender, juicy chicken smothered in sweet chipotle BBQ sauce. At $21.55 per bag, each serving costs just $2.39, leaving room in your budget for a side of fries or another treat.
Clovis Farms Organic Super Smoothie
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Price: $14.40
A smoothie is a quick and easy way to increase your intake of antioxidant-rich fruits and vegetables. But for some, the preparation can feel too tedious to enjoy these health-boosting benefits. If you want to eat more fruits and vegetables without the hassle of washing, chopping, or buying multiple ingredients, Clovis Farms' Organic Super Smoothie packs are a convenient solution.
Each of the six 8-ounce bags contains a delicious mix of organic blueberries, raspberries, strawberries, spinach, kale, and bananas. Simply pour the contents into a blender, add your favorite liquid, and blend. No prep is required.
Don Lee Farms Shredded Chicken Quesadilla
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Price: $15.88
This October, satisfy your craving for a quick, flavorful dinner with Don Lee Farms Shredded Chicken Quesadillas from Costco. These quesadillas are sold in a box of 16, providing enough deliciousness for multiple quick-fix meals.
Each quesadilla starts with a flour tortilla wrapped around a mixture of moist dark-meat chicken and Mexican-inspired seasonings. They are pre-grilled, so all you need to do is heat them in an air fryer until crispy and ready to enjoy.
PuraVida Fire Roasted Primavera Mistura
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Price: $14.74
PuraVida has elevated the veggie game with its fire-roasted primavera mistura blend. For $14.74, you get 21 servings of fire-roasted, avocado oil–infused vegetables, including red bell peppers, yellow squash, red onions, zucchini, and broccoli. Each veggie is lightly seasoned with pink Himalayan salt, black pepper, and a touch of aromatic spices.
Best of all, each serving costs just 70 cents, which is far less than a traditional serving of mixed vegetables.
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Kevin's Mongolian-Style Beef Stir-Fry
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Price: $20.42
Kevin's Mongolian-Style Beef Stir-Fry is a savory treat worth checking out this October. It is made with grass-fed beef and sous vide vegetables, tossed in a soy-free Mongolian sauce. This 2-pound tray yields approximately four and a half servings.
Don Lee Farms Crispy Beef Birria Tacos
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Price: $19.28
This Taco Tuesday, skip the traditional hard-shell tacos and try street-style birria tacos from Don Lee Farms. Each taco is filled with seasoned beef and cotija cheese, wrapped in a crispy corn tortilla, and served with birria-style sauce. Simply heat them in the air fryer or on the stovetop to achieve a perfectly crisp texture. Each box contains 16 tacos, packaged in eight twin packs, at $1.20 per taco.
On The Street Foods Chicken Shawarma Slices
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Price: $13.61
Shawarma is a Middle Eastern classic famously served by food trucks across New York City, but you don't have to visit NYC to enjoy it. This October, Costco is offering a delicious chicken version you can try at home.
The slices are delicately marinated and infused with signature Middle Eastern spices, ensuring rich and authentic flavor. For just $13.61, you get two 16-ounce packs, which are enough to share with friends and enjoy at a fraction of the cost of a shawarma from a food truck.
Kirkland Signature Garlic Butter Shrimp
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Price: $17.01
Garlic butter shrimp with fettuccine noodles is a restaurant-quality dish you can easily enjoy at home. Costco's Kirkland Signature offers a popular version of this classic, packed in a 2-pound bag divided into two 1-pound portions.
Each portion features bite-sized shrimp marinated in garlic seasoning and cooked in golden melted butter. Best of all, there is enough high-quality shrimp in these packs for multiple meals, making it a convenient and budget-friendly alternative to grocery store or restaurant options.
Kirkland Signature Lightly Breaded Chicken Breast Chunks
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Price: $18.15
If you love Chick-fil-A nuggets, Kirkland Signature offers a frozen option that closely resembles them. These lightly breaded chicken breast chunks are a near spot-on dupe, yielding 22 servings in a 4-pound bag at 83 cents per serving. That's significantly more cost-effective compared to a $5.49 Chick-fil-A meal that contains only eight nuggets.
Each nugget is made with antibiotic-free white meat chicken. As the nuggets are fully cooked, simply heat them in an air fryer and serve with Chick-fil-A sauce or your favorite dipping sauce.
Bottom line
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October is full of delicious frozen food offerings, from heat-and-eat appetizers to street truck classics and creamy desserts that make the perfect end to any day. These items are plentiful, affordable, and easy to prepare, making them a convenient choice for busy households.
Before heading to the warehouse this month, one of the best Costco shopping hacks is to check their "Online-Only" deals, which include special offers on clothes, electronics, groceries, and more. These deals vary by location and are only available while supplies last.
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