With the expectation of having walking tacos, students made their way to the cafeteria for fourth-period lunch on March 13. What students did not expect to see was a line starting at the door. With looks of disdain plastered across many faces, students grabbed their trays and joined the queue.
This served as a preview of what the rest of the lunches would look like.
The notorious walking taco lunch at Stroudsburg High School consists of nacho-flavored Doritos covered in beef, corn, and cheese with an optional topping of salsa and sour cream. This meal is served in the Doritos bag and paired with milk and a mandatory fruit, providing students with enough nourishment to get them through the rest of their day.
Whether it be the Doritos or the beef, something about this lunch draws students in. The wait time for this lunch can vary between five to ten minutes, whereas many other lunches have a wait time of less than 3 minutes.
Though less popular, there are other daily options for students to choose from with a shorter wait, such as a salad, pizza, or sandwich.
There are mixed emotions about the event. Many students complain about the overcrowding of the small lunch room.
Austin Herman, ’25, says, “The line was way too long…I saw the line and I said no. I’m not doing this. So I squeezed myself to the front.”
With almost no moderation, the lunch room often becomes overcrowded and hard to manage. Some students, as well as staff, found the situation humorous.
Xavier Quinones, ’26, claimed, “I found the length of the line comical. I was laughing.”
With only 44 minutes for students to enjoy their meal, spending 10 minutes waiting in the lunch line is not ideal.
After the most recent walking taco day, it is reasonable to wonder if the next one will be as hectic as the last.
So, are walking tacos worth the wait?
