Mad Mex Big Burrito Challenge
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The 2016 Mad Mex Big Burrito Challenge is on again and Mad Mex is calling on all brave amigos to defeat a ONE KILOGRAM burrito in one sitting. Not only will you walk away a loco legend, you’ll also score an authentic Mexican wrestling mask.
The Big Burrito has been in-store from Monday 2 May and all Australians are invited to conquer it. Gastrology recently headed into our local Mad Mex store and tried to take down the one kilogram burrito.
Although we are sad to say that neither of us defeated our Big Burritos, we certainly had a delicious time attempting to. Made with the same fresh ingredients as a regular burrito, the big burrito is double the size and more than double the fun! We loved the use of high quality ingredients, the delicious guacamole (made from fresh avocados), and the slow-cooked and freshly grilled selection of meats. The Mad Mex menu is also customisable, which lets you tailor your meal to your personal tastes and dietary requirements.
Unleash the beast!
Only those challengers brave enough to “Unleash the Beast” and defeat the entire one kilo burrito will be rewarded with an authentic wrestling mask, custom made for Mad Mex in Mexico. Released in stages across the five-week campaign, there will be four different animal themed masks to collect. Kicking off is El Aguila (the Eagle) with the remaining masks kept a surprise until their release date. Champions can share their victory and enter Big Burrito Hall of Fame on social media using #bigburritofame while those left without a mask can capture their defeat using #bigburritofail (That will be us!).
The Big Burrito Challenge was created in honour of Cinco de Mayo; the Mexican holiday that commemorates the 1862 battle on the hills of Puebla, where the Mexican army took on an unexpected French assault. Outnumbered two-fold, the steadfast Mexicans fought to reclaim their turf and despite the odds not being in their favour, they came out on top! Mad Mex challenges amigos everywhere to take on their own Goliath: The Big Burrito!
Here are some top tips for tackling the one kilo burrito:
- Mental preparation is key, listen to motivational music like ‘Eye of the Tiger’ by Survivor
- In preparation, keep liquid intake to a minimum
- Nominate a mate to take the challenge with you via www.madmex.com.au/bigburrito or Mad Mex Facebook
- Seasoned challengers know not to unwrap the whole burrito - the foil keeps it rolled tight!
- Keep momentum with steady bite-to-chew ratio
We hope you do what we couldn’t with these tips! Now go forth and unleash the beast!
