6 ‘food challenges’ found around Colorado built for the hungriest people around

From huge servings of Pho soup to spicy chicken wings, Colorado offers some wild food challenges built for the hungriest eaters around.

Here are six food challenges to check out across the state:

1. Pho 95 Noodle House’s Pho King Challenge

This challenge consists of a giant bowl of traditional Vietnamese Pho soup that must be eaten in one sitting. The meal includes two pounds of noodles, two pounds of meat, 200 ounces of broth, and a separate plate of vegetables. Winners will get their meal for free, a Pho-King T-shirt, and their picture displayed as Pho-King winner of the month. Losers will receive a Pho-King loser T-shirt.

2. Fire on the Mountain’s El Jefe Challenge

After signing a waiver to participate in this challenge, you’ll have 3.5 minutes or less to eat 15 wings covered in the restaurant’s spicy El Jefe sauce with no ranch, bleu cheese, milk, or alcohol. Winners will not have to pay and will receive a piece of Fire on the Mountain merchandise. Losers will pay $19.99.

3. Beau Jo’s Grand Sicilian Pizza Challenge

Grab a friend to complete Beau Jo’s Grand Sicilian Pizza challenge. Two people will have an hour to finish a 14-pound Mountain pie topped with hamburger, sausage, pepperoni, green pepper, red onion, and mushrooms. Winners get a free meal, a T-shirt, pictures on the restaurant wall, and $100 in cash.

4. Swanky’s Vittles and Libations

Swanky’s Challenge includes a three-pound grilled cheese sandwich made of six slices of Texas toast, a full order of mac & cheese, a full order of fried white cheddar cheese curds, and 18 slices of American cheese. It’s served with half a pound of French fries and half a pound of tater tots. There is a two-hour time limit, and participants can’t have any help or leave the table. The meal will be free for winners, who will get a T-shirt, a $10 gift card, and a picture on the wall of fame.

5. Macho’s Beto’s Challenge

You can order the Nachos Machos for “five normal people or one very MACHO person.” The nachos include carne Asada, cheese, beans, Pico, sour cream, and guacamole. If you eat the entire meal by yourself in less than an hour, you’ll get your photo on the hall of fame wall, a T-shirt, and a free meal.

6. The Rock Restaurant and Bar

This restaurant serves a four pound burrito smothered in green chile and cheese and with a side of refried beans, lettuce, and tomato. There’s no time limit and winners get a T-shirt.

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