The taco-eating competition in full swing. (Photo by @districttaco)

Last night, District Taco on F Street NW played host to D.C.’s latest competition of strength, endurance and bodily fortitude. In an epic battle of gluttony, WTOP reports, seven men attempted to wolf down as many meat-filled tortillas as they could in just 15 minutes.

The winner? A fellow named James Cargo, who downed 15 tacos in that span, tying a restaurant record. Yes, apparently District Taco keeps track of such things.

Cargo tied a record set last year at District Taco’s Arlington location, chomping his way through a series of taco platters featuring a medley of chicken, pork, steak and breakfast varieties. According to taco experts, or whatever, it’s that breakfast taco that throws people off. It’s like the 17th hole at St. Andrews of tacos. WTOP reports:

“It’s really tough. I’ve seen some big guys try this contest and not (get) even close,” says [District Taco owner] Marc Wallace. “They get to eight and they’re tapping out, sweating and practically crying.”

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Wallace says the breakfast taco trips many competitors up because it contains a heavy mix of eggs, cheese, chorizo and potatoes.

For beating his six dining companions in this greasy battle, Cargo won a $100 gift card good for—what else?—more tacos! He was also refunded the $40 he paid to enter the taco-eating challenge. And he’s got his appetite set on claiming sole possession of the record some day. But not until he digests last night’s feast.

“Right now, that sounds horrible but I will regroup and come back,” Cargo told WTOP.

Yeah, and please, Mr. Cargo, keep back while you “regroup” today. It’s not difficult to contemplate what havoc rushing through 15 tacos will wreak on a gastrointestinal system.