“Frito Pie” served in the bag predates “walking taco” to the point that one version of the origin story of the recipe has it being originally served directly out of the bag, which is how I’ve always had it served. Of course I’ve seen it in a paper boat, but for poor street food vendors, why pay for a paper boat when the bag is right there?
“Walking Taco” is a Midwestern abomination of a regionalism that they’re welcome to keep to themselves.
They invented the phrase to describe something that already had a name: Frito Pie
Traditionally, a Frito pie is served inside a plastic Fritos bag.
It’s just gas station nachos.
Traditionally? No. What you’re describing is a Walking Taco. Frito pie is usually served in a paper boat. It’s ball park/tailgate party food.
“Frito Pie” served in the bag predates “walking taco” to the point that one version of the origin story of the recipe has it being originally served directly out of the bag, which is how I’ve always had it served. Of course I’ve seen it in a paper boat, but for poor street food vendors, why pay for a paper boat when the bag is right there?
“Walking Taco” is a Midwestern abomination of a regionalism that they’re welcome to keep to themselves.
They invented the phrase to describe something that already had a name: Frito Pie
https://www.thedailymeal.com/1255974/walking-tacos-originate-texas/