Gate-side delays in Terminal A usually end at Wings by 06:30
In Terminal A, Wings runs 06:00–22:00 and functions as the main sit-down bar/restaurant when delays stack up. It’s post-security, so you’re a short walk from most A-gates, and locals treat it as the default spot once the departure board turns yellow. Expect a mid-range bill ($$), airport markup, and a very standard Wings menu tailored for quick beer-and-platillo stops.
The menu leans Mexican casual: think chilaquiles at breakfast before an 08:00 departure, tacos and enchiladas at lunch, plus burgers and club sandwiches. Portions here run smaller than city Wings branches, according to multiple Google reviews, but prices are higher thanks to airport pricing. Figure on paying sit-down restaurant money for what feels closer to bar food, so budget accordingly if you’re feeding a family of four before a 19:30 flight.
Drinks are the main draw. Regulars mention heading straight to Wings when they see a delay posted and setting up with a beer, watching sports on TV, and using the Wi‑Fi while waiting out a 2–3 hour pushback. Beer towers, cocktails, and mixers flow steadily; several reviews mention skipping mains altogether and sticking to nachos or wings as a shared snack with two or three drinks each.
Service slows down when multiple flights out of A depart around the same 18:00–20:00 window. Several reviewers complain about waiting 20–30 minutes just to place an order and then another 20 minutes for food. Staff aren’t rude, just stretched, so don’t cut it close to a 21:30 boarding call if you sit down at 20:45. Prices also draw criticism, with some calling the bill high for the portion size and basic presentation.
Tip: If your connection at MTY is under 60 minutes, grab a quick drink or fries at Wings’ bar counter, keep your boarding pass out, and sit facing the screens so you don’t miss a sudden gate or time change in Terminal A.