Bárbaro Mojo Presents the Inferno Taco Challenge — Weekend of Fire 2026
Mario Cruz
At Jungle Jim's Weekend of Fire 2026, Bárbaro Mojo did not just show up with a booth. We presented one of the Arena of Fire eating contests: the Inferno Taco Challenge.
How the Inferno Taco Challenge Works
Objective: be the first contestant to conquer the Inferno Taco Challenge. The official rules are simple and merciless:
- Each contestant receives the same number of identically prepared Inferno Tacos, loaded with Bárbaro Mojo sauce.
- All contestants begin eating at the emcee's signal.
- Each taco must be eaten completely, including the tortilla and all required fillings and sauce.
- Contestants may not remove ingredients, scrape off sauce, or intentionally drop or discard any portion of the tacos.
- No outside food or drink may be consumed during the contest.
- Contestants may quit at any time by raising their hand or signaling to a judge.
- To finish, contestants must completely swallow their final bite, show an empty mouth to a judge, and raise both hands.
- The first contestant confirmed by the judges to have completely finished the challenge is the winner.
- If no contestant finishes within the designated time limit, the contestant who has consumed the greatest amount is declared the winner.
The Winners
Each winner took home a custom, 3D-printed trophy made just for the Inferno Taco Challenge.
Congrats to all three for taking on the heat and coming out on top. Well fought.
Bárbaro Mojo also picked up some hardware of our own that weekend. See the full Weekend of Fire 2026 awards recap for the complete results.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Inferno Taco Challenge?
The Inferno Taco Challenge is an eating contest held in the Arena of Fire at Jungle Jim's Weekend of Fire, presented by Bárbaro Mojo. Contestants race to completely finish a set number of tacos loaded with Bárbaro Mojo sauce, with no scraping or discarding allowed.
Who won the Inferno Taco Challenge at Weekend of Fire 2026?
Jason Fivush took 1st place, Ashley Schnetzer took 2nd, and Krista Bozacki took 3rd at the 2026 Inferno Taco Challenge.
What is Jungle Jim's Weekend of Fire?
Weekend of Fire is an annual hot sauce and specialty food festival hosted by Jungle Jim's International Market in Fairfield, Ohio, featuring around 400 hot sauces, judged competitions, and Arena of Fire eating contests like the Inferno Taco Challenge.