Category Archives: McRib Sightings

2019 Guatemala McRib Options

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The 2019 Guatemala McRib is here, and they are not messing around. They are promoting not 1, not 2, but 4 variations of the McRib! The options are the new McRib with Onion Ring and past year options of McRib with Cheese, McRib with Bacon, and classic McRib which we reported on previously here.

 

As an onion ring fan, this new McRib with onion ring sounds very interesting. Thanks to Jorge C, we have the following photo of an actual sandwich ordered in this configuration. We were told that this tasted “amazingly delcious”.

Jorge C. provided us this photo of the McRib with onion rings

Let us know which 2019 Guatemala McRib you would pick if all 4 were available for you. Vote in our poll bellow or by replying to our post.

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Australia sees the McRib return in 2018

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It appears that after a 6 year hiatus, the McRib will be returning to Maccas (McDonalds first embraced this Australian nickname in 2013) in Australia. Currently their Facebook page is hinting “something saucy is coming” on December 5th. 

Macca hints at the return of the McRib

Late last week they let is slip that it would in fact be the McRib returning.

Fellow McRib fan Richard W. captured the earlier announcement.

This follows an early market test in July 2018, which the McRib sales, to little surprise, must have shown that there was enough interest to bring it back on a larger scale. The last full blown release of the McRib in Australia was 6 years ago. The release 6 years ago was part of an event to align with the Olympics being held there. A few different variations from around the globe were offered, such as the Atlanta Pork McRib.

Will there be special promotional pricing? Will they make a clever video to emphasize the return of this fan favorite? As the 5th arrives we will update this post with additional details as we are able to find them. 

Update 1:

The McDonalds Australia page now features the McRib alongside what appear to be BBQ Fries. 

Australia McRib is Back

On Facebook they have now shared a brief video that they brought it back due to customer demand.

Help others find the McRib

Let’s help fans find the McRib! If you find a McRib make sure to report it at https://mcriblocator.com/report.html and send us a photo of your receipt. Make sure your receipt shows the location and date purchased as well as your McRib order. Send your confirmation photo to photos@mcriblocator.com . Thank you!

McRib returns with a new twist in Central America

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Twist on a Classic

Nearly a year ago, we saw the McRib return to Central America. Due to the popularity, it has again returned, however with a slight twist in the marketing of the sandwich. This year the sandwich is being advertised in it’s “classic” option as well as new “with cheese” and “with bacon” options.

Thus far the promotion appears to be limited to Guatemala, and just started being promoted there on October 5th, 2018. Their website doesn’t yet mention the McRib, and is still promoting their 50th Anniversary of the Big Mac. This Big Mac promotion is still ongoing in neighboring countries as well, so it is possible that the page will be updated to showcase the McRib as soon as other McDonalds stores in the region begin offering the sandwich.

 A photo showing more typical McRib construction

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How you can help

If you find a McRib make sure to report it at https://mcriblocator.com/report.html and send us a photo of your receipt. Make sure your receipt shows the location and date purchased as well as your McRib order. Send your confirmation photo to photos@mcriblocator.com . Thank you!

Australia sees limited McRib return

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Finally, the McRib has returned in Australia! Cameron Fitter (thank you!) found that the McRib is being tested at a handful of locations, with a potential expanded release this December.

The Australian McRib comes in around 1 dollar more than the Big Mac, making it unlikely to be offered there in the 2 for $5 or less options found at some US locations that offer it.

The last time we had a confirmed sighting in Australia was in 2012 as part of the Olympics.

McRib featured on the Australian menu

Upside down McRib in Australia

Thank you Cameron for the heads up, and for sharing your pictures!

Help others find the McRib

Let’s help fans find the McRib! If you find a McRib make sure to report it at http://mcriblocator.com/report.html and send us a photo of your receipt. Make sure your receipt shows the location and date purchased as well as your McRib order. Send your confirmation photo to photos@mcriblocator.com . Thank you!

Japan return of the McRib, has chance to become a regular menu item

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Japan finally has had their wait for the McRib return come to an end! It is being temporarily offered as part of a contest where one of three reoccurring limited time sandwiches will become a regular menu item. They note it has been 7 years since they last had the McRib there, and is currently only the 8th time since 2001, see more about that release here.

The contest requires participants to either scan a QR code on the sandwich to vote, or to send out a tweet indicating they want their sandwich to win. The three sandwiches in the contest are the McRib, Teriyaki Chicken Filet, and a breakfast sandwich Tamago Double Mack. As of this post, the McRib is trailing the other two options.Reasons for why the McRib is behind? Well one fan explains that while the McRib tastes good, they do not like the non-circular bun.

Want to help the McRib catch up?

  1. Tweet the text from their McRib contest page
    (google translation:
    Next regular one # vote for Macklib!
    Macdonald # Regular Contest Audition 5/29 (Tue) 17: 59 until the vote is accepted!
    For details, please visit http://w.mdj.jp/1a11za)
  2. Retweet this post.

The contest ends on May 29th.

Contest Materials for the McRib in Japan

 

Google Translate attempt:

Update May 29th:

Final standings are in, and sadly the McRib finished in last place.

McRib comes in last

November 6th, 2017 Update

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November 6th, 2017 Update

With the help of fans like you, we have hundreds of confirmations on the map today. While the Northwest, Northern Rockies, and Northeastern US are again withholding from offering the McRib this year, we see the McRib scattered well around the US as our earlier map suggested might be the case. Thank you for your contributions!

Next Round

November 6th marks the next round of stores offering the McRib. We have heard Hawaii will start offering the sandwich today, and have heard of other stores around the continental US that will also join in. If you happen across the McRib, please let us know!

Constrained inventory

While the season is just getting underway in some locations, others are struggling with the high demand for the McRib. We had heard some locations would have he McRib for as little as a week, however other locations are unexpectedly running out of inventory.

Not all is lost, we had heard that some locations would see additional inventory arrive yet.

35th Anniversary Swag

Who doesn’t like Swag? To celebrate the 35th anniversary of the McRib, McDonalds is offering a swag bag to select fans. No official word on how many of these will be given out nor to who they are being offered.

https://twitter.com/xanthepajarillo/status/926190995938557952

Help others find the McRib

We have heard that some locations offering the McRib have severely constrained inventory, and do not expect the McRib to last long. Let’s help fans get the McRib while they can! If you find a McRib make sure to report it at http://mcriblocator.com/report.html and send us a photo of your receipt. Make sure your receipt shows the location and date purchased as well as your McRib order. Send your confirmation photo to photos@mcriblocator.com . Thank you!