Ep 5. Albuquerque

In season 4 episode 5 of Man v. Food, host Adam Richman visits Albuquerque, New Mexico to take on some of the city's most iconic food challenges. The episode kicks off with a visit to the Frontier Restaurant, a local institution that's been serving up massive breakfast burritos for over 40 years. Adam takes on the "ultimate" breakfast burrito, which features potatoes, eggs, and bacon, all wrapped up in a flour tortilla the size of his forearm. It's a daunting challenge, but Adam is determined to finish it.

Next up, Adam heads to the Grove Cafe and Market to take on the Frito Pie Challenge. This dish is a New Mexican classic, featuring a bed of Fritos topped with chili, cheese, and all the fixings. The challenge is to finish a massive Frito pie in under 30 minutes. Adam digs in with gusto, but the clock is ticking, and he's struggling to finish the massive portion.

After the Frito Pie Challenge, Adam takes a break from the food challenges to explore Albuquerque's vibrant local food scene. He visits some of the city's best restaurants, including Mary & Tito's Cafe, a family-run restaurant that's been serving up authentic New Mexican cuisine for over 50 years. Adam samples some of their famous green chile stew and enchiladas, and chats with the family about the history of their business.

But it's not long before Adam is back to the challenges. He heads to the Owl Cafe, a retro diner that's famous for their burgers. Adam takes on the Giant Owl Burger Challenge, which features a 10-pound burger with all the fixings. It's a massive challenge, but Adam is determined to finish it. He wades into the burger with determination, but the sheer size of the sandwich proves to be too much, and he struggles to take down the last few bites.

Finally, Adam heads to Monroe's Restaurant for the eight-pound breakfast burrito challenge. This enormous burrito features potatoes, eggs, sausage, bacon, and cheese, all wrapped up in a massive tortilla. Adam is determined to finish the challenge, but it's clear from the start that it's going to be a tough one. The burrito is massive, and Adam struggles to keep up the pace as he chews and swallows bite after bite.

Overall, this episode of Man v. Food is a mouthwatering tour of Albuquerque's iconic culinary scene. From breakfast burritos to Frito pies to giant burgers, Adam Richman takes on some of the city's biggest and best food challenges, all while exploring the history and culture of this vibrant Southwestern city. Whether you're a foodie or just looking for some vicarious thrills, this episode is sure to leave you hungry for more.