Panchero’s Blog

For the third year in a row, Coralville, Iowa was the home to a burrito event unlike any other (except in Orlando). The fourth of July Panchero’s burrito eating contest! Contestants pit their stomachs against each other in an attempt to be the first person to successfully devour three whole Panchero’s burritos. Congratulations to our winner, Walter Kelly from Iowa City, home of Panchero’s, (coincidence?) who had a time of 5 minutes and 15 seconds. Walter received a year supply of free burritos from Panchero’s. Hopefully not all of them are consumed in one sitting. Second place, with a time of 5:28 was awarded to Kevin Ozeroff, also of Iowa City, he took home  six months of free burrito goodness. Third place, coming in with a time of 6:51 was Daniel Eisenberg of Muscatine, Iowa.

Eagerly awaiting their burrito challenge.

And they’re off!

Look closely. That’s two burritos at once.

The fan club for “Doug the Devourer.”

Thank you to everyone who came and watched and especially to those that participated.

I can think of no better way to celebrate America’s independence then by attempting to slam down three Panchero’s burritos faster than the person next to you. And that’s exactly what these guys did in Orlando, FL this year.

The Contestants!

This year, Orlando hosted it’s first ever burrito eating contest sponsored by Panchero’s. I’ve never seen someone attack burritos the way these contestants did! Personally, one burrito is quite enough to satisfy my appetite; but not for the winner, Mike from Orlando, he managed to down three burritos in under 5 mins! I can’t tell if I’m impressed or slightly disturbed, decide for yourself.

“nom nom nom”

There can only be one. Congratulations, Mike!

Thanks to everyone that participated and made the event possible. It looks like a good time was had by all.