Collage of Disneyland food: Rancho del Zocalo sign, a bright dessert, and a Fried Tamale Walking Taco.

REVIEW: Fried Tamale “Walking Taco” and More Disneyland 70 Food From Rancho del Zocalo

Katie Francis

Rancho del Zocalo Restaurante has two new offerings for the 70th anniversary of Disneyland — the Fried Tamale “Walking Taco” and a Mocha Cream Puff.

Rancho del Zocalo Restaurante – Disneyland 70th Anniversary Food

Rancho del Zocalo Restaurante

Rancho del Zocalo Restaurante is located in Frontierland, near Big Thunder Mountain Railroad.

Menu

Food:

  • Fried Tamale Walking Taco – $13.99
  • Mocha Cream Puff – $7.99

Reviews

Fried Tamale Walking Taco – $13.99

Fried Tamale with Chili, Corn Chips and Diced Onions, with Cilantro, Shredded Cheese, and Sour Cream

This is, for some reason, called a walking taco, but it’s served on a plate rather than in a Fritos bag like we’d normally see for this type of dish. Perhaps it should have been a Walking Taco-Inspired Fried Tamale. Regardless, we don’t advise walking around with this.

This is incredible, despite not fitting its name. It’s the best offering we’ve had for this celebration, and we’d eat this every day. It has a rich, almost smoky flavor. The crisp Fritos and onions against the doughy tamale make for a great texture profile. We don’t even care about the weird nomenclature. Get this; no questions asked.

Rating out of 7: 7

Mocha Cream Puff – $7.99

filled with Cinnamon-Mocha Pastry Cream and topped with Chocolate-covered Corn Chips

We were very excited about the chocolate-covered Fritos, and they did not disappoint. We’d eat a bowl full of just those and be happy. However, we’re glad we tried the whole dessert. The orange crust of the pastry itself had a little bit of a savory spice to it that we couldn’t identify, but it was just right. The cream inside is cold and smooth. This was another big hit.

Rating out of 7: 7

The Disneyland 70th Anniversary celebrations run from May 16 through summer 2026 (a specific end date has not yet been announced). If you want to read more about the new food and beverage items, we have a complete list of all the new 70th anniversary dishes.

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