What Happened to Jack-n-Grill After Man v. Food? (Denver, CO)
Current status
As of September 2026, Jack-n-Grill has closed — confirmed via Yelp, August 2026.
Last verified
What the source shows: Google Places lists the business as permanently closed, and Yelp listings for both the original Federal Boulevard address and a second Pecos Street location, each updated 2026-08, show both closed.
- Season / episode Season 1, Episode 16
- Original air date
- Address 2524 Federal Blvd, Denver, CO 80211
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What happened after Man v. Food?
The episode featured Jack-n-Grill's seven-pound breakfast burrito eating challenge, a dish that drew national attention to the New Mexico-style cantina after Adam Richman attempted it on the show's original broadcast, which aired 2009-03-11. Jack-n-Grill was a Mexican restaurant serving New Mexico-style green chile plates at 2524 Federal Boulevard in Denver, Colorado. The restaurant's dining room on Federal Boulevard served diners for years before its closure, with a menu built around house-made green chile. Google Places listed the business as permanently closed. A Yelp listing for the Federal Boulevard address, updated 2026-08, also marked the restaurant closed. A Yelp listing for a second location, Jack N Grill 2 at 5686 North Pecos Street, updated 2026-08, likewise showed that address closed. No fresher source was found showing either address currently operating as Jack-n-Grill.
Featured on Man v. Food
- Show
- Man v. Food
- Season / episode
- Season 1, Episode 16
- Original air date
- Episode title
- —
- What was featured
- Jack-n-Grill's seven-pound breakfast burrito eating challenge
- Role
- Featured restaurant
- Name on the broadcast
- Jack-n-Grill
Frequently asked questions
Is Jack-n-Grill still open in 2026?
As of September 2026, Jack-n-Grill has closed — confirmed via Yelp, August 2026.
What happened to Jack-n-Grill after Man v. Food?
The episode featured Jack-n-Grill's seven-pound breakfast burrito eating challenge, a dish that drew national attention to the New Mexico-style cantina after Adam Richman attempted it on the show's original broadcast, which aired 2009-03-11. As of September 2026, Jack-n-Grill has closed — confirmed via Yelp, August 2026.
Is Jack-n-Grill permanently closed?
As of September 2026, Jack-n-Grill has closed — confirmed via Yelp, August 2026. We publish a closure only with a dated source behind it, and we say plainly when it has not been independently confirmed.
Where is Jack-n-Grill located?
2524 Federal Blvd, Denver, CO 80211. That is the address on the record as of September 7, 2026.
What season and episode of Man v. Food featured Jack-n-Grill?
Season 1, Episode 16 of Man v. Food, first aired March 11, 2009.
Is Jack-n-Grill still using the Man v. Food menu or branding?
The restaurant's dining room on Federal Boulevard served diners for years before its closure, with a menu built around house-made green chile. Anything newer than our last check on September 7, 2026 may not be reflected here.
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Visit info
- Address
- 2524 Federal Blvd, Denver, CO 80211
- Venue type
- restaurant
- Official website
- None found
- State hub
- TV restaurants in Colorado
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