Suppose you’ve ever wandered the aisles of ALDI. In that case, you’ll know the thrill of discovering a new favourite—only to have it vanish without warning, leaving you scanning the shelves week after week, hoping for its triumphant return.

Well, ALDI fans, rejoice! One of the supermarket’s most-missed freezer treasures has made a surprise comeback, and shoppers across Australia are positively buzzing.


After months of absence, ALDI’s Urban Eats Mexican-style quesadillas—available in both Chipotle Chicken and Cheesy Beef—are back in freezers nationwide.

Priced at just $5.99 for a handy two-pack, these quesadillas have earned cult status among ALDI devotees for their unbeatable combination of flavour, convenience, and value.

The news broke quietly, but it didn’t take long for word to spread.


One delighted shopper posted a triumphant photo of her trolley loaded with the long-lost treats, exclaiming, ‘Rejoice! They’re back!’ The post quickly racked up hundreds of comments from fellow fans who had been quietly mourning the quesadillas’ disappearance.

‘I lived off these a few years ago when I was nursing on night shifts—the Chipotle one is so good! I thought they were gone forever,’ one fan reminisced. Another confessed to checking ALDI daily ‘just in case’ the quesadillas would reappear, while others admitted they’d all but given up hope.

‘I was so sad when I couldn’t find these, it’s my comfort food,’ one user wrote, echoing the sentiment of many.


For those unfamiliar, the Urban Eats quesadillas are a freezer essential for anyone who loves a quick, tasty meal without the fuss.

They’re perfect for late-night snacks, speedy work lunches, or those evenings when the thought of cooking is just too much.

And while they’re delicious straight from the pack, ALDI fans have taken to customising them with all sorts of extras—think sour cream, salsa, guacamole, or even a sprinkle of extra cheese.

‘These are so good. I add some extra onions and they’re perfect,’ one home cook shared.

Another added, ‘I would kill for a lactose-free version. I loved these before I started having lactose problems.’

But the return of the quesadillas is more than just a win for Mexican food lovers—it’s a classic example of ALDI’s now-legendary product rotation.

If you’ve shopped at ALDI for any length of time, you’ll know the heartbreak (and the thrill) of seeing beloved items disappear, only to reappear months later.

As one seasoned shopper put it, ‘Dove soap—out for about six months, price card gone—then it came back. Same with toothpaste and orange juice. It’s part of the thrill, honestly.’

Even former ALDI staff have weighed in, explaining that while some flavours (like pork and bean) are considered seasonal, the chicken and beef quesadillas were once part of the core freezer range.

Now, with their return, shoppers are hopeful that other favourites might be next.

‘My store has the cheese and beans one, so I’m assuming other stores should have them by now or soon!’ an optimistic customer noted.

Of course, the return of one favourite has prompted shoppers to reminisce about other long-lost ALDI gems.

The cult-status family meat pie and the Mexican shredded cheese were both mentioned as dearly missed.

‘That was probably my fault,’ joked one user about the quesadilla shortage.

‘I revenge-bought these when they stopped stocking the big family pie. It was great value and tasted amazing—suddenly gone. So I had to find a replacement.’

For now, though, the focus is firmly on celebration—and a bit of stockpiling.

‘I bought 10 packs. No regrets,’ one shopper confessed, echoing the excitement of many who are determined not to be caught short again.

So, ALDI fans, have you spotted the Urban Eats quesadillas back in your local store? Are you a Chipotle Chicken devotee, or do you swear by the Cheesy Beef? And what other ALDI favourites are you hoping will make a comeback? Share your stories, tips, and wish lists in the comments below.

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