Wimpy and Fritz Closed

The rumors about the Ogden taco shop were confirmed with the following Facebook post by co-owner Lane “Lefty” Montoya:

“Dear Friends, Loyal Supporters, and Ogden,We would like to express our heartfelt gratitude for the incredible support you’ve shown us over the past five years. As our lease draws to a close, we’ve made the difficult decision to close our brick-and-mortar business. As many of you are aware, both of us are dedicated fathers and husbands who cherish our ties within the Ogden Community. This choice allows us to prioritize our families and other projects we’ve grown deeply passionate about. Keep an eye out for Wimpy & Fritz in the future. With all our love, Lefty”

I did a story about Wimpy and Fritz after it opened last fall in Ogden’s Riverbend development. Starting at the Ogden Farmers Market, the owners Lefty Montoya and Brian Zinsmann had developed a following with their tacos. Their popular food truck came next, and then a gig at the Yes, Hell bar before opening their brick and mortar place.

Then in January 2023, Montoya and Zinsmann announced that they were taking over the ex-Ogden River Brewing space, naming it Ogden Beer Company. When questioned on Montoya’s Facebook post, he said they were keeping the Ogden Beer Company, but not doing the food truck for now.