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MCCHORD: Eating this burrito a challenge

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If you take pleasure in new challenges, love food or ever wondered what a six pound burrito looks like, you might want to make your way over to Habanero Mexican Grill on Joint Base Lewis-McChord's McChord Field, located at Whispering Firs Golf Course.

Throughout the week, Habanero Mexican Grill features made-to-order burritos, salads, soups and traditional breakfast items starting at tee time. On Wednesdays the grill features a burrito challenge sure to send any guest daring enough into a food coma, or at the very least, walking away with a full stomach and to-go container.

Referred to as "The Hump," the midweek challenge came as the result of a conversation the restaurant staff was having about a popular reality TV show a few months ago.

"A lot of it had to do with a discussion we were all having one day about ‘Man Versus Food,'" said Lisa Mance, a cook with Habanero Mexican Grill.

Mance, who admits she can barely finish one normal sized burrito, has never attempted the challenge. Instead, she makes and carries the six-pounder to anyone who orders it on a tray measuring nearly three feet long. Three 12-inch flour tortillas rest beneath a bed of beans, rice, lettuce, cheese, pico de gallo, tomatillo, roasted habanero, sour cream, fajita mix and the challenger's meat of choice.

Patrons who wish to participate in the challenge must order the burrito between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. on Wednesdays; they have 45 minutes to finish it. If they succeed, the burrito - priced at $14.95 and weighing exactly six pounds - is free and a photo will be posted on a wall inside the lounge. If the burrito is not finished in the allotted time, the guest must produce the money for the burrito.

Since introducing The Hump about two months ago, few have tried, and none has succeeded. On July 6, Cpl. Erik Torgerson, 528th Quartermaster Company, barely made it halfway. After 35 minutes into the challenge, Torgerson called it quits. He and his friends were playing a round of golf when they saw a sign for the challenge and decided to give it a try. About two and a half pounds shy of completion, the Soldier said he felt "miserable," but had no regrets.

Challengers are allowed to have a drink of their choice, but are disqualified if they break to use the bathroom or vomit. So far, luckily no one has done the latter, although there was at least one close call.

Mance encourages servicemembers and Family members to try the challenge, adding that those who do not finish can always share the leftovers and take home a to-go box. For those who are determined, she has advice.

"Pace yourself and try your best to get it done."

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Lisa said on Sep. 21, 2011 at 9:03pm

My Dad tried this last month & managed to get all but the tortillas down. He said he was dissappointed that he didn't finish it & a retry is not in the future... haha. He was miserable to say the least but still managed to eat dinner later that night. =) This show should definitely be nominated for its inspiration... Man vs Food.

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