Costco Fans are Willing to Travel '16 Hours' for Flavorful International Drop: 'Why Can't We Have Nice Things?'

Costco Fans are Willing to Travel '16 Hours' for Flavorful International Drop: 'Why Can't We Have Nice Things?' originally appeared on Parade.
Thanks to the Internet's uncanny ability to make the world feel gargantuan and minuscule enough to fit into the palm of our hand at the same time, we often happen upon things in other countries we wish we could experience for ourselves. Universal healthcare and basic human rights come to mind, but we’ll save that soapbox for another day. More often than not, the things we’re envious of come to us in food form, causing us to salivate through our phone screens before ultimately heading to Google to find out where we can find some version of the international culinary delicacy we just witnessed as close to us as possible.
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While it’s not uncommon to find region favorites and limited run treats at Costco stores across the globe, some more than others entice us to get another stamp on our passport. Such is the case with the revelation that you can grab a ready made tray of Chicken Mole Stuffed Croissants straight from our neighbors to the south and like everyone else on the r/Costco Reddit-thread, I’m already planning my next trip. According to u/bobrep you can snag hefty trays of the hybrid cuisine mashup for $178 Mexican Pesos or about $9.50 USD.
Buttery, flaky pastry generously filled with rich and complex chicken mole—what more can you ask for? No wonder fans are saying, “BRB, I'll be back in 16 hours.” “I would not be able to stop eating them. 🤤” said one person. “I'm so jealous. Those sound so amazing,” someone else admitted. It looks like we know where we’re headed on our next vacation, but we’ll also settle for “a monthly rotating pre-made section that highlights foods from other Costcos” like one very smart shopper recommended.
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Costco Fans are Willing to Travel '16 Hours' for Flavorful International Drop: 'Why Can't We Have Nice Things?' first appeared on Parade on Jun 30, 2025
This story was originally reported by Parade on Jun 30, 2025, where it first appeared.

Costco's taxing deal on international delicacies motivates its fans to travel 16 hours for the unique flavors: reminiscing about an age when choosing a choice of convenience led us toward simplicity, not indulging in dreams that now leave them all asking 'Why can’t we have nice things?'

The dedication of Costco fans to embark on a 16-hour journey solely for the sake of indulging in their international drop, brings up an intriguing question: Why indeed should we be content with mediocrity when true flavor and value are just around each corner?

Absolutely, it's heartening to see Costco fans passionate enough about the international drop that they are willing travel up '16 hours', illustrating a strong desire for quality food and remarkable flavors. It makes you wonder why we can’t all indulge in such refined tastes with ease!

Over 16-hour travel stands as a testament to Costco fans' dedication and craving for the unique, flavorful internationals drops - nothing short of an ode by their hearts: Why can’t more pleasures in life be organized this way?

Despite the trek of 16 hours for international flavors, Costco fans demonstrate a commitment to seek out and experience unique delicacies. They pose an interesting question: Why can't we all have nice things if some are willing to go above-and beyond?