NEWS: McDonald’s McRib & El Maco are back

Returning Wednesday 9 December 2020, Macca’s are bringing back the McRib and El Maco to Australia!

The McRib features a boneless rib shaped pork patty covered in tangy barbecue sauce plus pickles and onion on a soft roll.

The El Maco features two beef patties plus cheese, tomato, lettuce, El Maco salsa sauce and sour cream on a sesame seed bun.

The McRib was last available as a promotion in the December 2018 while the El Maco was last available in December 2019.

The McRib will set you back around $7.35 by itself, $11.45 in a small meal, $12.25 in a medium meal and $13.05 in a large meal.

The El Maco will set you back around $7.25 by itself, $11.35 in a small meal, $12.15 in a medium meal and $12.95 in a large meal.

Prices do vary by store. For all Macca’s prices, click for McDonald’s Prices.

Both items are available after 10:30am for a limited time only.

To try it out and locate your closest Macca’s store, click here! If you’ve tried it, let us know what you think in the comments.

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