There is no denying that McDonald's is the master of the fast food industry. For decades
those infamous Golden Arches have stretched themselves to every corner of the globe. Although
their food has become a staple of modern life, McDonald's isn't afraid to take inspiration
from local food and incorporate it onto their menus. While many McDonald's offer a variety
of different choices, today we are focused on the continent of South America. Here is
our list of 10 McDonald's Foods You Can Only Get In South America.
Torta Banana
Just imagine finishing your last bite of a BigMac or Double Cheeseburger and you’re
still feeling a wee bit hungry, if that's possible? What you crave next is something
sweet. Thankfully the South American McDonald's has a treat for you with their Torta Banana.
If you’re familiar with the apple pie found in most McDonald's around the world, and you’re
a fan, then the Torta Banana is a similar sweet treat and is a must for you. Imagine
biting into that warm crusted dessert and instead of apples, you taste banana. The taste
is a cross between a banana split and apple crumble. Whether you’re partial to the crust
or bananas, this one is sure to blow your mind. We bet you won’t even make it home
before you start to chow down on this desert you've ordered. It may have you wishing you
ordered more. We're not exactly sure why North America is yet to sell this banana dessert
or in fact why the rest of the world are yet to jump on board the banana boat. Maybe the
South American Golden Arches want to keep this to themselves, or get us to visit more
often. The Torta Banana might well be worth a plane ticket! If you ever do find yourself
in that part of the world, buying three at a time is something to keep in mind. When
it comes to bananas, you know they are good for your overall well being, packed full of
potassium, and will keep you feeling full for longer periods, so why not make yourself
feel better and order it. You likely won’t be disappointed.
Empanadas Con Queso
With a lot of fast food restaurants there is an important question to be asked: Do you
like cheese? If so, what about melted cheese? If the answer is yes to both, then we have
something special for you. If you are not a big cheese fan, then this entry probably
isn't going to be your cup of tea. But for everyone else, we give you the Empanadas Con
Queso. These delicious Empanadas can be found in Chile and Venezuela but to be honest, we
really think these cheesy pockets of joy should be sold everywhere. The Empanadas Con Queso
comes in threes, because all good things do! The best way to describe them, for anyone
unfamiliar with Empanadas, is: imagine your favorite pastry dessert like an apple or blueberry
turnover, or whatever your favorite fruit is, now image cheese, instead of fruit, melted
between two pieces of delicious pastry. The warm crunch of the pastry, mixed with the
smell and taste of the melted cheese, is like a big hug for your insides. This cheese pocket
is for the type that likes to get up early, drink black coffee, and ride their bike to
work... You know where your priorities are, stick to it and you’ll reach your goals.
We believe in you.
McWrap Palta
If you’re a little more health conscious when you pop into your local McDonald's, nowadays
they offer great alternatives to burgers and fries. Salads and wraps are particularly good
choices. If wraps are your thing, and you happen to find yourself in Chile, then this
one's for you. This McWrap is jam-packed full of all the goodness that you need. It’s
comparable to the McWrap you can find in any other McDonald’s, except they add the ultimate
ingredient; we're talking about the avocado. Avocado is a big thing for McDonald's in Chile,
in fact you can ask to add avocado to any item on the menu. If you ever take a trip
to Chile, why not make that burger or salad taste a bit different by adding some avocado?
It can feel like a whole different meal. Avocado aside, the McWrap Palta is a tortilla wrap
packed with thinly sliced fried chicken, onions, tomatoes, mayonnaise and of course, the avocado.
Unfortunately for the rest of us lovers of McDonald's wraps, the McWrap Palta is only
available in Chile. We're hoping that this item will one day grace our lands, too.
Arepas
Imagine all of your favorite ingredients stuffed between two cornmeal patties. That's what
you get with the Arepas. They come in a few different kinds and fillings, similar to a
sandwich. Famous in Venezuela and Columbia as a staple meal, Arepas have been re-created
in a few different countries around the world with various adaptations. We can’t blame
these other places for trying, but none seem to have come close to the original South American
favorite. Now McDonald's have their own version flying off the grills. Arepas are stuffed
full of cheese, meats, and veggies which are then wrapped into a perfectly folded, buttered
shell. It's then grilled to perfection and enjoyed down to the last bite. These are a
staple in homes in Venezuela and can be re-created to fit on any dining room table. McDonald’s
pulled a good move, introducing it on its menu to keep up with the cultural movement.
You definitely want to indulge in this item if you are in the area to see why it has a
definite place in every home. Venezuela is a spot you should definitely hit up as you
check your bucket list items off. It offers so much culture and history, and the food
that it serves will definitely be making you want to book your second trip pretty quick.
McCriollo
This next one is exclusively offered in Columbia. Sorry to the rest of the world, you’ll just
have to make a special trip to experience the McCriollo. The McCriollo is a breakfast
dish, but can be eaten for lunch - or dinner if you’re a late riser. The McCriollo includes
eggs, a sausage patty, some sweet corn, hash browns and arepas. If you are a breakfast
person and love the idea of a McMuffin or two to satisfy your breakfast needs, then
wait till you see what the McCriollo has to offer. It will blow your mind! Having all
that food laid out in front of you is truly a great way to start any day. The McCriollo
is for the person who leads a busy life, who needs to have one really good hearty meal
in order to function for the rest of the day, and wants to enjoy it till the very last bite.
Make your eyes wide, open your mouth, and take in every bite of the McCriollo, the way
it's intended to.
Saltadita
Through this list we have guided you across the glorious continent of South America to
see what delights their McDonald's has to offer. For our next entry we are off to Peru.
This little number resembles a regular hamburger but its not your average Joe. Packed in between
these two patties comprised of 100% beef, is sautéed onions, tomatoes, and pork loin.
It may sound a bit strange to have two types of meat thrown in there, but somehow, Peru
makes it appealing. Peru’s food culture is heavy on lots of meat, so of course, McDonald’s
incorporates that aspect to its own menu to appease to the audience. Calling all carnivores:
the Saltadita is right up your alley and will definitely feel like you deserved every bite
to the fullest extent. Every country tries to differentiate itself when it comes to food,
travel, and experiences, so it's good to see that the giants of the fast food world are
doing everything they can to accommodate this. If you do ever find yourself in Peru and are
looking to try the local food, then starting with a McDonald's Saltadita is a good thing
to sink your teeth into before you start to hike up Machu Picchu!
Cheddar McMelt
For the next entry on our list, we are off to the tropical country of Brazil. Famous
for its beaches, the Amazon rainforest, and of course, the statue of Christ the Redeemer,
which towers over Rio de Janeiro and is considered one of the Seven Wonders of the World. This
Portuguese speaking nation is no stranger to standing out from the crowd; it's often
the one at the front of the crowd, dancing and showing us the bright and fun side of
life. After all, it is the home of the famous Carnival! So we are not surprised to see that
McDonald's has tried to cater to the fun loving Brazilians. On the surface, the Cheddar McMelt
looks a bit like a typical Big Mac. However, there is a twist. The Cheddar McMelt is stacked
with two beef patties, with plenty of melted cheese in between; grilled onions and soy
sauce finish off this mammoth burger. The inclusion of soy sauce may seem to be an odd
choice to a McDonald's burger, and may even put some people off, but we trust that the
Brazilians know what they're doing. Especially with all that melted cheese and meat goodness.
McDonald's Mega Mac
If there is one thing that McDonald's is truly world renowned for, apart from the Golden
Arches, Ronald McDonald, apple pies..... actually the list is long. Besides all of those things,
a real winner and crowd pleaser has always been the infamous Big Mac. Two grilled beef
patties in a three part sesame seed bun, topped with fresh salad, pickles and their famous
'special sauce.' It truly is the perfect burger. So why, you might ask, would anyone change
the Big Mac and what could you do to it to make it better? The answer is The Mega Mac.
The Mega Mac is in no way a replacement for the Big Mac, it's more like the Big Mac's
older and tougher brother. Not everyone can handle such a monstrosity, but for those who
can, they are in for a real meaty treat. The Mega Mac is actually offered in several countries
around the world, and each of them have a slightly different name for it. But in South
America it's the Mega Mac. While the Big Mac may be large enough for most, some like the
challenge of a monster. The Mega Mac adds two more beef patties to it's Big Mac burger,
as well as more toppings and dressing. The Mega Mac is for the real McDonald's extremists
and is not to be taken lightly.
McNífica
“It’s real and it's magnificent,” stated McDonald’s Argentina. Let’s talk about
this one. A grilled beef patty squished in between two sesame buns, topped with lettuce,
tomato, slivered onions, pickles, and creamy mayo sauce. Sounds like your average burger
but when you sink your teeth into it, all your dreams start to come true. The simplicity
of the ingredients makes it a delicious choice for dinner time. The McNífica is available
pretty much all over South America, however, it's Argentina that really excels with this
burger. Famous for their meat, particularly their steak, Argentina takes great care, and
pride, with every cut of meat, and McDonald's is no different. Sticking to the Argentine
code of meat, each burger is packed with pure Angus beef, fresh tomatoes, onions, lettuce
and the big three condiments: Ketchup, Mayo and Mustard. Not only that but each burger
is cooked on charcoal, rather than being fried or grilled on a regular grill. Which, believe
it or not, is a rare sight in the fast food market and we welcome it. Even more so when
it tastes this good.
Cono de Arequipe
Ice cream is popular anytime, anywhere and all over the world. Most of us enjoy it as
an after dinner snack, or on a hot summer afternoon when you just need something cold
and sweet. Then there are those rare occasions where sometimes, and we mean sometimes, ice
cream can be enjoyed for breakfast, so long as it's on the side of a plate of tasty waffles
or pancakes. But how about just ice cream for breakfast? This is every kids dream. Well,
in South America you can. They serve ice cream all day, everyday, and it's not just your
regular vanilla swirl. We all have our favorite ice cream toppings but in South America it’s
Dulce de leche. Dulce de leche is one of the sweetest treats you could experience at a
fast food restaurant. It’s very similar to caramel sauce, only a lot sweeter and thicker.
While a lot of South America does serve this, it's mainly Argentina that serves the best
and most widespread varieties. This sauce isn't just limited to ice cream; you can swirl
it in to sundaes, and it can even be added to drinks. However, it’s on the classic
ice cream cone that fans love Dulce de leche the most, and it's available all day long.
Taking a trip to a South American McDonald's doesn't just have to be about burgers and
fries; with this sweet treat everyone's sugar craving will be more than satisfied. It's
fair to say that most McDonald's around the world try to put out a crowd-pleasing take
on the local delicacies. We can't wait to visit South America to get our hands on these
tasty treats.
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