Wings & Burgers Went Viral For Its Tabletop Trompito Tacos and Giant Margaritas

Tony Jauregui spent the last twenty years of his life working in other people’s restaurants, but he always knew he wanted to open his own. When the pandemic hit and his salary as a district manager for Denny’s was cut in half, he decided to take fate into his own hands.

Now, just a year after opening Wings & Burgers at 1733 West Mississippi Avenue, Jauregui has his sights set on opening a second location in Lakewood in early 2023.

The name of the restaurant reflects Jauergui’s appreciation for simplicity. However, there’s a bit more to the menu than just wings and burgers, including the best-selling trompito, a tabletop-sized tower of meat. Guests choose from chicken or al pastor (or a mix of the two), then carve the meat themselves for a DIY taco experience complete with housemade…