Feasts of Fury Vs. Barrio Cantina

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The marquee challenge is called the BIG ASS Burro, likely because most peoplewho try it make a big ass of themselves. Its got five pounds of tender chicken, beef machaca, carnitas, rice, black and pinto beans, pico de gallo, guacamole, crema, lettuce and tres queso, and is so big it has to be served on a cutting board. Finish in an hour and the meals free, whichis a big deal this bad boy will run you $30. Only three people out of about 50 have been able to finish.

This week's feast brings us to Barrio Cantina (4731 E. Cactus Road, 602-606-9150), North Phoenix's shadowy, cool Mexican restaurant and bar. Barrio Cantina offers not one, not two, but THREE different food challenges, so I brought along a pair of friends to test them out.
PHOTOS BY ZACH FOWLE

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