The Most Wild Food Challenges In America, By State

Be honest with us here — would you say that you’re tough enough to face down the craziest food challenge in your state? You don’t know? Well, we might be able to help with that. Yes, we’re about to take a closer look at 40 eye-opening tasks around America that push people’s stomachs to the limit. How’d you think you’d do?

40. Colorado: seven-pound breakfast burrito challenge

At the Jack-n-Grill’s restaurant in Denver, Colorado, you could test your mettle against the Seven-Pound Breakfast Burrito Challenge. This monster was made from a dozen eggs, various veggies and several potatoes. Plus, some chilis were thrown in too. By finishing every last bite, you’d get the meal for nothing. And if you’re a lady, you’d never have to pay a bill there again!

39. Illinois: The Big Fat Ugly

The Big Fat Ugly? Doesn’t sound particularly appetizing, right? But wait until you get a look at it. It’s a double roll sandwich which contains two cheeseburgers, chicken nuggets, two cheesesteaks, sausage, onion rings, and bacon. And yet frighteningly, that huge list is still not even half the full ingredients! Anyway, if you devour this beast in 15 minutes at The Fat Sandwich Company in Champaign, you’ll win a shirt and get the dish for nothing.

38. Michigan: The DC Challenge

How about this for a test? Mt. Pleasant’s Dog Central offers customers the chance to best what’s known as The DC Challenge. It’s made up of a trio of 12-inch hot dogs, onion rings, fries and a drink measuring 20 ounces. Oh, and you’ve got to consume this moveable Michigan mountain inside 25 minutes. Assuming you do it, you won’t need to foot the bill – plus, you’ll also be handed $10 for your efforts.

37. New Mexico: Travis on a Silver Platter Challenge

The next time you find yourself in Albuquerque, New Mexico, you’re sure to hear about the K & I Diner’s Travis on a Silver Platter Challenge. This is a truly jaw-dropping dish which includes a cheese-topped burrito weighing 8 pounds and a 2-pound mountain of potato fries. By beating it in under 60 minutes, you won’t have to pay for the meal.