“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
Meat pies are a filling surrounded by crust. Whether they be Natchitoches meat pies or or steak and onion pies. Still actual pies. Not corn chips with toppings.
Reality. Where fritos covered with chili, cheese, onions, and jalapeños (while perfectly delicious) is not a dang pie.
Do you consider chicken pot pie to be pie? If so, what makes it different than Frito pie?
Of course chicken pot pie is a pie. It’s a filling with pie crust.
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/
like many things, this is the fault of the British. meat pies do not feel like pies.
Meat pies are a filling surrounded by crust. Whether they be Natchitoches meat pies or or steak and onion pies. Still actual pies. Not corn chips with toppings.