What Is a Walking Taco?

Last updated on Oct 4, 2023
Val Goodrich

A walking taco is a single-serving bag of tortilla chips filled with taco toppings like ground beef, shredded cheese, tomatoes, and sour cream. The chip bag makes it easy to eat this taco while on the move, making the “walking taco” a true-to-its-name snack. It’s a crowd-pleasing option to add to your concession stand’s menu or if you’re catering a relaxed event.

How to Make Walking Tacos

Watch our video to learn how to make walking tacos:

Best Chips for a Walking Taco

The best chips for a walking taco are corn chips. Purchase single-serving bags from one of the following corn chip brands:

  • Doritos
  • Fritos
  • Mission
  • Tostitos
  • Xochitl

Walking Taco Ingredients

Illustration of a walking taco holding a fork

Here are a few walking taco ingredient ideas to fill your bags:

  • Ground meat
  • Bell peppers
  • Tomatoes
  • Lettuce
  • Shredded cheese
  • Sour cream
  • Hot sauce
  • Jalapenos
  • Guacamole

Walking Taco Assembly

Assembling a walking taco is pretty straightforward, but there are a couple of tips to keep in mind. Follow these steps to build a walking taco:

  1. Select a single-serving corn chip bag
  2. While the bag is still sealed shut, crush up the chips so they're easier to eat
  3. Open the bag and add about 1/3 cup of ground meat on top of the chips
  4. Sprinkle in any other desired toppings
  5. Serve with a fork or spoon, instruct the customer to mix everything together, and enjoy!

Walking Taco Ideas

Want to try something else? Get creative with one of these walking taco variations instead, including vegan walking tacos and vegetarian walking tacos:

  • Carnitas - Pork, diced onions, salsa, and cilantro
  • Tinga de Pollo - Shredded chicken in tomato chipotle sauce, cotija, cilantro, and red onion
  • Black Bean - Spicy black beans, pickled onions, mango salsa, green cabbage, and avocado
  • Al Pastor - Pork in adobo rub, grilled pineapple, red onions, and salsa verde
  • Butternut Squash - Roasted butternut squash, roasted poblanos, shallots, green cabbage, and avocado
  • Jackfruit - Shredded jackfruit cooked in seasoned sauce, corn, radishes, avocado, and green cabbage

Where to Serve Walking Tacos

As one of the most convenient and casual snacks, walking tacos are ideal to serve in fun and relaxed environments. If you run one or more of the below food service businesses or are simply just hosting a gathering, then consider adding walking tacos to your menu.

  • Concession stands
  • Carnivals
  • Public pools
  • Sporting events
  • Block parties
  • Street festivals
  • Food halls

Serving walking tacos to your customers is a fast, easy, and profitable business move. Pair your walking tacos with high-profit cocktails like coronaritas, mezcal margaritas, and mangonadas to extend your offerings.

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