If you ever plan to drive through Armarillo, Texas, you are sure to see no less than 100 billboards for the Big Texas- 72 Oz steak challenge. If you can eat it in an hour, its free. If not, its $72!! This sounded like fun!
They also offer free taxi rides to and from the restaurant.
I thought this sign was interesting, because its true! My Dad told me I should stop off on the way as he had eaten here too. 
I walked in and told them I wanted the 72 ouncer. The staff got all giddy with excitement. Then they gave me the stipulation contract thingy. These are the rules:
They make a pretty big deal of it. There is a dedicated stage in the middle of the main room, clock, spot light and all. 
So how big is a 72 oz steak? Uh huh…..
Thats my cell phone to the left. ya…
Other patrons would come up and talk to me, ask questions, take pictures, laugh, etc. 
You could even watch a live feed of this online….thanks to Susan for snapping these for me. 
So you are probably wondering how I did….
….I ate 52 ounces (over 3 lbs!) and all the sides!
It wasnt as bad as I thought, If I really wanted to do it, I think I could. The hard part is getting it down that fast, you really have to eat as fast as you can, and yes, after the first 2 lbs, it started getting pretty nasty. 🙂
omg blue steel donkey! i CANNOT believe you sat there and ate 3 pounds of flesh. yuck, but cool at the same time, lol! i’m not even going to tell you what that meat is doing inside of you RIGHT now 🙁 you may puke. being a vegetarian like me is so much cooler than trying to eat 72 oz of death on a plate 🙂
ahaha, and that little cup is so cute! did they let you take it with you?
Awesome!!!!!! That is a big freakin’ steak!
Only you Shiff!
OMG Michael!!!!! Great attempt but a little nutty!!! LOL!
Ha, you and I took the same route, on I-40, except I went the other direction. I love that restaurant…it’s a lot of fun. I am impressed, that’s a lot of meat…if you stop in Albuquerque, go check out old town Albuquerque.
Micheal, Im speechless.
3lbs.! Where the **** did you put it? My stomach would pop!
Couldn’t order a 16 oz. could ya?? LOL Great attempt!
Wonder how long it will be before you’re in the mood for another steak! 🙂
Hey Michael! First of all, Love your work…you rock! Just wanted to correct you on the spelling of the city (Amarillo)…I just moved from there a year ago. Lived there almost 27 years. It’s a great city!
thats hillarious! I wonder if I was thinking Armadillo?
Hysterical! Your arteries are thankful that you didn’t go for the whole thing, believe me!
Man vs. Food (The Travel Chanel & Outdoor Life Network) just did a show on The Big Texan Steak House – Fun to see all the details and behind the scenes info. 4.5 lbs / 72oz in 60 minutes. 29.5 minites – He Did It! Everythings Bigger in Texas…including his belly. That poor guy is not doing his life span any favours!