Bun B’s Trill Burgers introduces Trill Smash Taco with Alex Bregman’s Wild Sol salsa
Houston smashburger concept introduces smashburger tacos on Cinco de Mayo for limited time
By: Nathaniel J. Greene, Community and Culture Reporter
Bun B’s Trill Burgers is collaborating with Houston Astros star Alex Bregman’s Wild Sol salsa to introduce the Trill Smash Taco (TST), a new menu item that will be available for a limited time. Launching Sunday, May 5, on Cinco de Mayo, the Trill Smash Taco features Trill Burgers’ crispy beef smashburger patty with American cheese smashed onto a white corn tortilla, topped with citrus slaw, jalapenos, chipotle aioli, Trill taco seasoning and Wild Sol salsa from the two-time World Series champion Astros third baseman.
Served two to an order, the tacos come with a side of Trill Burgers french fries and will be available at Trill Burgers (3607 S. Shepherd Dr.) both in-store and drive-thru. The specialty menu item was created by Trill Burgers chefs Fernando Valladares and Mike Pham.
“Trill Burgers has wanted to introduce a smash taco for a long time, and collaborating with Wild Sol salsa for Cinco de Mayo was the perfect opportunity,” Bun B said. “With a special taco seasoning courtesy of Chef Nando and Alex Bregman’s amazing Wild Sol salsa, this one hits different. We can’t wait for y’all to try it.”
The TST has been in the works since 2023, when the Trill Burgers team joined Good Morning America to introduce their take on the viral sensation smashburger tacos. Valladares and Pham have updated the recipe since then, exploring new flavor profiles to make it a Trill product and finishing it with Bregman’s Wild Sol salsa. It will be available at Trill Burgers in addition to the restaurant’s regular menu.
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About Trill Burgers
Founded in Houston, Trill Burgers is a smashburger concept led by Bun B (Bernard Freeman), Southern California restaurateur Andy Nguyen, Scurfield Group founder Nick Scurfield and chefs Mike Pham and Fernando Valladares. Located at 3607 S. Shepherd Dr., Houston, TX 7709i, the restaurant is open seven days a week from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., with drive-thru open until midnight on weekends. Trill Burgers’ menu features beef and vegan smashburger options including the OG Trill Burger two smashed beef patties, Trill Sauce, onions and pickles. @trillburgers social links: Instagram | TikTok | Twitter | Facebook
About Bun B
A true Houston icon, Bun B (Bernard Freeman) made his debut on the rap scene in 1992 as part of the rap duo UGK (Underground Kingz). Along with the late Chad Butler AKA Pimp C, the two Port Arthur, Texas, natives pioneered a sound that has become synonymous with Southern rap music. Bun B also has been successful as a solo artist, releasing five solo albums throughout his career. His debut solo album, “Trill,” reached the No. 6 spot on the Billboard 200 charts. His four following albums, “II Trill,” “Trill O.G.,” “Trill O.G.: The Epilogue,” and “Return of the Trill,” all charted on Billboard’s prestigious list, as well. Most recently, he released the third installment of Trillstatik, a live-recorded joint venture with NY producer Statik Selektah. The rap legend also has worked with stars including Jay-Z, Outkast, Beyoncé, Lil Wayne and Drake.
Bun B has expanded his reach beyond the music industry. He created “Bun B’s Rap Coloring and Activity Book” with author Shea Serrano and, along with Professor Anthony Pinn, taught a course about Religion and Hip Hop at the prestigious Rice University in Houston. His food blog “You Gotta Eat This!” anticipated his next step into the Houston restaurant scene with his new burger concept, Trill Burgers. He appeared on the Netflix series “Mo” in 2022 and became one of the first rap artists ever to play at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo with his headlining performance in 2022. He also is an active member of the Houston community, dedicating his time to various philanthropic endeavors. Instagram: @bunb | Twitter: @bunbtrillog
