Food Challenges In Las Vegas – On The Strip & Nearby

In a city known for overindulgence and excess, it’ll come as no surprise that there are a good number of food challenges in Las Vegas.

Eating challenges typically come in the form of a massive meal that, if completed, earns the victor a free meal, prizes, or their name on the wall commemorating their achievement.

As I was looking for outrageous food challenges on the Strip for a friend of mine to attempt, I noticed that most information out there is outdated, often linking to long-gone challenges or restaurants.

Food Challenges on the Strip

“The Double Down” at Slice of Vegas: The challenge is to consume an entire 9-pound pizza boasting an impressive assortment of toppings, including capicola, salami, pepperoni, bacon, ham, onions, mushrooms, and jalapeños. While the first few bites are sure to be tasty, this will be a grind.

The prize for victory is significant, however, with victors earning the pizza on the house (usually costing $75), their picture on the “wall of fame”, a $100 gift card for your next visit, and a shirt.

Rules for the double down require that the pizza be consumed within an hour, and contestants cannot leave the table during that time. You can drink anything you want, but if you barf, you lose.

This was my “normal” slice from Slice of Vegas, which filled me up. Needless to say, I didn’t have more room for 9 pounds of pizza.

“Champion Burrito Challenge” at La Salsa Cantina: Located in the Miracle Mile Shops at Planet Hollywood, La Salsa Cantina offers a more achievable eating challenge.

Guests are invited to tackle both their El Champion Burrito and a tall yard drink.

If successful, you’ll receive a free La Salsa Cantina T-shirt with your name on it, though the meal isn’t free.

The burrito costs just over $20, so it could be a great way to score a free shirt without spending more than you typically would on a meal.

Food Challenges Away From The Strip

“Inferno Curry Challenge” at Mint Bistro: Digressing from eating challenges that focus on volume of food, the Inferno Curry Challenge will pit you against a spicy curry that incorporates ghost pepper, Carolina reaper, and the Trinidad moruga scorpion chili.

I don’t know what any of those are, but I’m intimidated. If you complete it, your name goes up on Mint’s ‘Wall of Flame”, and you’ll earn a $50 Mint gift card.

“Beast Burger Challenge” at The Beast: Found within Area15, The Beast Challenge will pit you against a 2 lb. seasoned burger, 1 lb. of bacon, 1 lb of American cheese, a crap ton of other burger toppings, and 1 lb. of fries topped with a stack of onion rings.

It costs $88, but it’s on the house if you can finish it within 45 minutes… without puking or leaving the table.

Hopefully, I was able to help you select one of the numerous food challenges in Las Vegas to show off your eating skills. I wish you the best of luck and a quick recovery!