Here in Texas, our appetites are almost as big as the state itself - and we're completely and utterly unashamed of that fact. Whether it's an enormous 72 oz. steak or a cinnamon roll that weighs 5 lbs, food is no exception to the saying, "Everything's bigger in Texas." Juan in a Million, an unassuming yet wildly popular Mexican restaurant in Austin, is a perfect example of just how much food we Texans can put away. Their most famous menu item, the Don Juan breakfast taco, is enough food for a family of four! Do you think you have what it takes to finish one all on your own?
Juan in a Million is a family-owned business that has been serving some of the best breakfast tacos in Austin since 1980. Breakfast is served all day, and everything is fresh and homemade.
This is the Don Juan taco - easily the most popular menu item. It's a plate piled high with eggs, potatoes, bacon, and cheese all served on top of a perfectly warmed flour tortilla.
It's a favorite among all patrons, but college students in particular because it's so affordable. You can get this massive plate of food for only $5.65!
Some people claim that this meal is enough to feed a family of four. Those people probably aren't from Texas because we can easily put away family-sized meals by ourselves. At least we know we won't leave the table hungry at Juan in a Million!
If you really want to test your appetite, you can participate in a Don Juan taco eating contest. The current records are nine for men, five for women, and four for Man v. Food's Adam Richman.
The other customer favorite besides Don Juan is the Con Queso Breakfast, with eggs, queso, carne guisada, refried beans, and potatoes. It comes with two flour tortillas specifically for jamming everything inside and making your own tacos. Is your mouth watering yet?
So whether you want to set the new standard for how much cheesy, meaty goodness can be consumed in one sitting or just enjoy a moderately (if we can even call the normal portion 'moderate') sized meal, Juan in a Million will not disappoint.
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