In Santa Fe, New Mexico, Tyler Florence challenges the five teams to use peppers to create the ultimate spicy Santa Fe meal. The hot challenge comes with a hot $1,000 prize. Then, the teams must put their planning skills to the test, as they only have one hour to shop for the entire weekend. Selling head-to-head at the farmers' market, some teams discover their best laid plans are their worst enemies.
The Great Food Truck Race was broadcast on SBS ONE at Saturday 28 April 2018, 11:25. This episode was initially placed on Wednesday 1 June 2016.