Question: how much is a 72 oz steak at the big texan?
Answer: $72

The Big Texan is best known for its 72 ounce ( 4.5 pounds or 2.04 kg ) steak , nicknamed '' The Texas King . '' The steak is free to anyone who , in one hour or less , can eat the entire meal , consisting of the steak itself , a bread roll with butter , a baked potato , shrimp cocktail , and a salad ; otherwise , the meal costs $72 . Those who have successfully consumed the Texas King meal have their names recorded and posted at the restaurant . As of February 2018 , over 9,500 people out of about 62,000 have accomplished this feat .