| spicy burger | C | El Diablo [Link] |
Rockwell Tavern and Grill |
Cypress, TX |
requires signing waiver |
| 2 lb. burger | C | The Gringo Burger [Link] |
Cafe Espanol |
Houston, TX |
burger has 1 lb. pattie a double gringo burger is also available |
| 5 lb. burrito | C | Senor Grande [Link] |
Don Carlos Mexican Restaurants |
Houston, TX |
|
| ft long hot dog | C | Big Frank [Link] |
Frank's Chop House |
Houston, TX |
prizes only available March 1-7 |
| 15 pound burger | C | 15 Pound Burger [Link] |
French Press Cafe | Houston, TX |
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| Alamo Platter | C | Alamo Platter Wall of Fame [Link] |
Hickory Hollow Restaurant |
Houston, TX |
also awarded for finishing Ranchers Chicken Fried Steak Meal, Fallbrook Drive location only |
| 8 layer deli sandwich | C |
The Zellagabetsky [Link] |
Kenny & Ziggy’s New York Delicatessen Restaurant |
Houston, TX |
8 Decker on Special Cut Rye, Corned Beef, Pastrami, Turkey, Roast Beef, Salami, Tongue & Swiss Cheese w/Cole Slaw, Russian Dressing and Red Sweet Pepper |
| 1 lb. burger | C | Big A*S Burger [Link] |
Little Bitty Burger Barn |
Houston, TX |
|
| big calzone | C | The Cablinasian Calzone [Link] |
Nick's Place |
Houston, TX |
contains 1 lb. of sausage & pepperoni, named after Sean "The Cablinasian" Pendergast of the Jim Rome Show |
| 5 patty burger | C | The King Kong [Link] |
Ray's Franks |
Houston, TX |
patties weigh 1/2 pound |
| 30 inch pizza | C | 30 Inch Pizza [Link] |
Rigia's Pizza |
Houston, TX |
|
| 28 inch pizza | C | 28 Inch Pizza [Link] |
Russo's New York Pizzeria |
Houston, TX |
also a Memphis location |
| 1 lb. burger | C | Big Daddy [Link] |
The Backyard Grill |
Houston, TX |
2 slices of Swiss & American cheese, 4 slices of bacon, sauteed mushrooms, jalapenos, lettuce, pickles, tomatoes & onions, also a 2 lb. Granddady burger |
| 1.5 lb. burger | C | Triple Bypass [Link] |
The Burger House |
Kemah, TX |
also have a 1 pound burger, the "Heart Attack" |
| 7 lb. burger | C | TKO Burger Challenge [Link] |
Dempsey's Sports Pub |
League City, TX |
|
| 4 lb. burrito | C | Big Ass Burrito [Link] |
Rosa Rita's |
Needville, TX |
|
| 6 lb. BBQ meal | C | Texas Challenge [Link] |
Central Texas Style BBQ |
Pearland, TX |
Double baked potato with a pound of sausage and a pound of chopped beef |
| 1.5 lb. burger | C | Mega Mel Burger [Link] |
Mel's Country Cafe |
Tomball, TX |
burger includes a pound of bacon, record is 9 minutes |
| | 2010 Jul 31 | | Big Juan Burrito Eating Contest [Link] |
Tortuga Mexican Kitchen | Galveston, TX |
$25 entry fee |
| $300.00 | 2010 Jul 10 | |
Hot Dog Eating Contest [Link] |
The Hot Dog Shop |
Houston, TX |
$25 entry fee |
| | 2010 May 31 | | Hot Dog Eating Contest [Link] |
Memorial Day Salute | Huntsville, TX |
|
| $300.00 ($100.00) | 2010 May 29 |
| Flavors Festival Eating Contests [Link] |
Flavors Festival |
Houston, TX |
4 contests: jalapeno, tomato, watermelon, ice cream |
| | 2010 May 23 | | Crawfish Eating Contest [Link] |
Crabby Daddy Seafood and Steakhouse |
The Woodlands, TX |
|
| ($100.00) | 2010 May 22 | |
Big Texan 72 Ounce Steak Eating Contest [Link] |
Trader's Village |
Houston, TX |
|
| | 2010 May 16 | | La Costena Jalapeno Eating Contest [Link] |
Festival de Mayo | Houston, TX |
|
| $4,000.00 | 2010 May 15 | I |
Niko Niko's World Gyro Eating Championship [Link] |
Festival of Greece |
Houston, TX |
|
| | 2010 Apr 13 | | Wing Eating Contest - store finals [Link] |
Hooters |
All Texas Hooters, TX |
entrants selected at random before contest |
| | 2010 Apr 6 | | Wing Eating Contest - store qualifier [Link] |
Hooters |
All Texas Hooters, TX |
entrants selected at random before contest |
| | 2010 Mar 30 | | Wing Eating Contest - store qualifier [Link] |
Hooters |
All Texas Hooters, TX |
entrants selected at random before contest |
| | 2010 Mar 23 | | Wing Eating Contest - store qualifier [Link] |
Hooters |
All Texas Hooters, TX |
entrants selected at random before contest |
| | 2010 Mar 18 | | Hot Dog Eating Contest [Link] |
Gulf Greyhound Park |
La Marque, TX |
|
| | 2010 Mar 16 | | Wing Eating Contest - store qualifier [Link] |
Hooters |
All Texas Hooters, TX |
entrants selected at random before contest |
| | 2010 Feb 13 | | Couple Chocolate Covered Strawberry Eating Contest [Link] |
Gulf Greyhound Park |
La Marque, TX |
|
| | 2010 Jan 23 | | House of Pies Pie Eating Contest [Link] |
National Pie Day Celebration |
Houston, TX |
|
| $100.00 | 2010 Jan 16 | |
Jalapeno Eating Contest [Link] |
Yaga's Chili Quest and Beer Fest |
Galveston, TX |
$10 entry fee |
| ($100.00) | 2009 Nov 21 | |
Flavors Festival Eating Contests [Link] |
Flavors Festival |
Houston, TX |
4 contests: jalapeno, tomato, watermelon, ice cream |
| | 2009 Nov 7 | | The King's Wings Contest finals [Link] |
The Guy Expo |
Houston, TX |
need to wear Elvis jumpsuit (provided) |
| | 2009 Nov 6 | | The King's Wings Contest qualifier [Link] |
The Guy Expo |
Houston, TX |
need to wear Elvis jumpsuit (provided) |
| $10,000.00 | 2009 Sep 4 | I |
Kolache Factory World Kolache Eating Championship [Link] |
Minute Maid Park |
Houston, TX |
|
| | 2009 Aug 22 | | Shrimp Eating Contest [Link] |
Shrimp Boil | Texas City, TX |
|
| | 2009 Aug 1 | | Hot Dog Eating Contest [Link] |
Youth Family Fun Festival |
Houston, TX |
|
| $100.00 | 2009 May 17 | |
Crawfish Eating Contest [Link] |
Crabby Daddy Seafood and Steakhouse |
Tomball, TX |
25 entry fee |
| | 2009 May 16 | I | Niko Niko's World Gyro Eating Championship [Link] |
Festival of Greece |
Houston, TX |
|
| | 2008 Dec 17 | | Pizza Eating Contest [Link] |
Mario's Flying Pizza | Seabrook, TX |
$25 fee for charity, to mark reopening after Hurricane Ike |
| | 2008 Sep 12 | I | Kolache Factory World Kolache Eating Championship [Link] |
Minute Maid Park | Houston, TX |
|
| $100.00 | 2008 Aug 30 | |
Shrimp Eating Contest - men [Link] |
Shrimp Boil | Texas City, TX |
|
| $100.00 | 2008 Aug 30 | |
Shrimp Eating Contest - women [Link] |
Shrimp Boil | Texas City, TX |
|
| $4,000.00 | 2008 May 17 | I |
Niko Niko's World Gyro Eating Championship [Link] |
Festival of Greece |
Houston, TX |
|
| $1,500.00 | 2008 Mar 2 | I |
Kenny & Ziggy's World Matzoh Ball Eating Championship [Link] |
Kenny and Ziggy's New York Delicatessen |
Houston, TX |
minimum $250 donation for non-IFOCE members |
| $10,000.00 | 2007 Sep 14 | I |
Kolache Factory World Kolache Eating Championship [Link] |
Minute Maid Park | Houston, TX |
|
| $4,000.00 | 2007 May 5 | I |
Berryhill Baja Grill Tamales Eating Contest [Link] |
Berryhill Baja Grill |
Houston, TX |
|
| $600.00 | 2007 Apr 26 | |
4
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4th ANNUAL Jalapeño Eating Contest
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ANNUAL Jalapeño Eating Contes [Link] |
Galveston County Fair & Rodeo |
Galveston, TX |
$10 entrance fee |
| | 2007 Apr 14 | | Texas Style Fear Factor [Link] |
Totally Texas Festival |
Deer Park, TX |
4 rounds |
| | 2007 Apr 14 | | Sushi Eating Contest [Link] |
Houston Japan Festival |
Houston, TX |
might be on April 15, schedule not listed |
| $95.00 | 2007 Mar 24 | |
Hebrew National Hot Dog Eating Contest [Link] |
Sam Houston Race Park |
Houston, TX |
|
| ($2,000.00) | 2007 Feb 23 | |
Reliant Energy's Rib Eating Contest finals [Link] |
Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo | Houston, TX |
|
| | 2007 Feb 16 | | Reliant Energy's Rib Eating Contest [Link] |
Goode's Armadillo Palace |
Houston, TX |
top two finishers advance to finals |
| $4,000.00 | 2006 May 6 | I |
Berryhill Baja Grill Tamales Eating Contest [Link] |
Berryhill Baja Grill |
Houston, TX |
|
| $2,000.00 | 2004 Oct 30 | I |
84 Lumber Baked Bean Contest [Link] |
84 Lumber | Stafford, TX |
beans were overheated |