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The Walking Taco's Iowan Journey | Des Moines News
The walking taco, Iowa’s unofficial fair food, is a crunchy, portable twist on Frito pie that’s become a Midwest staple. Swapping chili for seasoned beef and Fritos for Doritos, it’s built for munching on the move — and its roots trace back to Texas in the 1930s or 40s. While the concept gained traction at the 1982 World’s Fair, Iowa gave it its signature spin, cementing its place at the State Fair by 2005 — even making it onto school lunch menus. Whether eaten from a bag or plated at local pubs, this handheld taco remains a beloved symbol of Midwestern ingenuity and flavor. Listen in…
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