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McDonald’s McRib returning to Southern California
November 11th, 2009, 7:40 pm · 48 Comments · posted by Nancy Luna, Staff Writer
The McRib, which has been AWOL from local McDonald’s restaurants since 2006, is coming back.
Chain representatives confirmed that the McRib will return to Southern California Nov. 30.
For those who can’t wait, you might find a McRib in some restaurants now. Over the past 10 days, I’ve received emails from readers stating they’ve spotted the barbecue-slathered pork meat sandwich in San Diego area restaurants.
“The McRib is back in San Diego. I just had one at the McDonald’s on Mira Mesa Blvd and the 805 fwy down here,” states reader Helen Mayfield. ” I just had one and it was really good. It seems like they made it better. The bun was much better than I remember.”
The McRib
Another reader spotted the McRib at a restaurant in Oceanside.
The sightings appear to corroborate information posted on McRib locator, a rogue website that allows diners to post “McRib sightings” using Google map.
The site maintains that McRibs have been spotted in McDonald’s restaurants in Ladera Ranch, Irvine and Anaheim. I could not verify the site’s information, as the map does not list addresses for each location where the McRib was allegedly spotted.
When I called the Ladera Ranch McDonald’s at 27612 Antonio Parkway, a worker told me they’d be getting the McRib on Nov. 16. I also called all the Anaheim McDonald’s, and most said they did not have it “yet” but expected to start selling in the next week or two.
The McDonald’s McRib sandwich randomly pops up in restaurants across the nation each year. It often shows up around the holidays or winter months when diners are looking for a cozy hot meal.
The McRib hasn’t been available in Southern California since 2006.
Tell us: If you spot a local McDonald’s selling the McRib, comment here. Make sure you list the address or cross streets as many cities have multiple McDonald’s.
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What is the price of the Rib Sandwich? As I recall..it was more than the Big Mac
What do you expect, your eating ribs, I think!!!
haha… yes
$2.69 (at least in Orange County)
I don’t know if it’s the lighting, but the top picture looks like the new sweet dense potato bun version with fluffy pork patty, while the bottom picture looks like the old normal white bun with a meaty pork patty.
I didn’t really know a pork patty could be fluffy, so I’m not sure how to process that (no pun intended). and I think it’s the same bun, just from a different angle with brighter lighting in the bottom shot.
still undecided if I’ll eat one or just stick it in my freezer and stare at it until the middle of the next decade.
A few years ago McD switched the pork patty into a sort of pork mousse, still molded into the rib shape, but with a very processed (finely chopped) light texture.
The old mcrib patty had a more meaty texture, like actual pork.
At the same time they made the bun heavier/firmer, using a potato bun that tastes sweet.
Helen did say that the bun seemed improved, so maybe it is different! Both pics look the same to me. The angle of the shot is different so maybe that’s what you are noticing.
The bun is the same as the picture. The whole thing just tasted better this time. I think they are selling it for $2.69.
Good to hear, maybe they finally went back to the old version from the late ’80s early ’90s…
Where’s the McTofu?
In the trash….
right next to the McPizza and McBeer
Sweet!
How much for just one rib?
hahahah!!! classic
How much for a splash of soda? I’ll just dip my head under the fountain!
That looks like McDiarrhea.
I’m loving it
I’m gonna get two, then I can be lovin lovin it
I’m down for a menage a McRib also, so two for me!
it sounds like we still have 3 more weeks to wait until having such a 3 some! sad…
Great post Nancy - I love the McRib!
I just posted it on Facebook!
I thought the reason they discontinued it was because the animal they made it from went extinct. “Think smaller….think more legs.”
One of the worst tasting McDonald’s sandwiches ever, next to the McLean. I will continue to stay away from McD’s.
How High-brow of “all y’all”….
It’s fatty, it’s mystery meat, blah blah blah…
What you guys fail to get is some of the “healthy” stuff you eat is HARDLY healthy…
I’m 6ft; 170 lbs and have no health issues… I partake in whatever I want - in moderation. When I’m near full ; I stop eating… Something most people NEVER do… “Got to finish it all”…
So for me, the McRib coming back is a little nostalgic - and I WILL partake… no complaints from me.
SUPER SATURDAY SPECIALS
VALID ONLY ON NOVEMBER 21st 2009
2 for $2
Sausage Egg McMuffin and Egg McMuffin
Mix and Match 8 a.m. - 11 a.m.
2 for $3
Big Macs 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
AVAILABLE AT THESE LOCATIONS ONLY
Orange County
825 E. Imperial Hwy., Brea
2505 E. Imperial Hwy., Brea
5900 Beach Blvd., Buena Park
7861 Beach Blvd., Buena Park
1891 W. Malvern Ave., Fullerton
1341 S. Brookhurst Rd., Fullerton
1400 S. Beach Blvd., La Habra
Los Angeles County
17951 Colima Rd., City of Industry
6350 E. Washington Blvd., Commerce
205 S. Diamond Bar Blvd., Diamond Bar
15628 Gale Ave., Hacienda Heights
3123 S. Hacienda Blvd., Hacienda Heights
2269 Foothill Blvd., La Verne
19775 Colima Rd., Rowland Heights
528 N. Grand Ave., Walnut
21095 Golden Springs Dr., Walnut
2623 E. Valley Blvd., West Covina
2501 S. Azusa Ave., West Covina
why are they always in BFE? Fullerton are the only ones remotely close to central OC. sigh
Why are the Dunkleman Family (I think that’s how you spell it) so cheap they own all the McDonalds on Tustin st., 17th st. West Chapman, and State College at 91 and never offer good deals like the others do. I am up in Los Angeles quite often and they serve a large sweet tea for one dollar…go figure or at least jump on the boat.
Is the sweet tea good? I have also seen it for a dollar.
HOORAH!!!!!
Thanks for the info Nancy!
I can’t believe after all these years, I have never tried a McRib. Is it worth it Nancy? or should I just go buy a double double?
it was an 80’s thing, that makes a brief comeback every 5 years or so.
McRib is also available at Central Coast McDonald’s restaurants now through the end of the year:
2715 Black Oak Dr., Paso Robles
1859 Ramada Dr., Paso Robles
186 Niblick Rd., Paso Robles
180 Niblick Rd., Paso Robles (Wal-Mart)
6300 Morro Rd., Atascadero
780 Quintana Rd., Morro Bay
275 Madonna Rd., San Luis Obispo
350-5 Cities Drive, Pismo Beach
410 Grande Ave., Arroyo Grande
1168 West Branch St., Arroyo Grande (Wal-Mart)
1550 Grand Ave., Grover Beach
460 West Tefft, Nipomo
2280 Skyway Dr., Santa Maria
2220 S. Bradley, Santa Maria (Wal-Mart)
1407 Bradley Rd., Santa Maria
1710 S. Broadway, Santa Maria
320 N. Broadway, Santa Maria
1150 East Clark Ave., Orcutt
701 W. Central Ave., Lompoc (Wal-Mart)
835 N H St., Lompoc
337 McMurray Rd., Buellton
6900 Market Place, Goleta
146 S. Fairview Blvd., Goleta
1213 B State St., Santa Barbara
29 N. Milpas St., Santa Barbara
3940 State St., Santa Barbara
1906 Cliff Dr., Santa Barbara
1115 Casitas Pass Rd., Carpinteria
Wow, thanks for the Central Calif. update !
I live in Carpinteria, CA and got one last night…..I believe it was 2.99 or 3 bucks. Sandwich only. (I think someone had asked for prices)
Looks like what they used to call the McNixon: Baloney and tongue on rye.
This is the best news I’ve heard all year!!!
McRib+Shamrock shake=Mudslide!
I’ve had a McRib twice this week at the McDonald’s on Ball Road and Anaheim Blvd in Anaheim. Love the McRib!
I had three McRibs yesterday from three different McDonalds.
7350 FOOTHILL BLVD, SUNLAND, CA 91340(? zip) - 2.69
SIERRA HIGHWAY, ACTON, CA - 2.69
FAIR OAKS AVENUE, SOUTH PASADENA, CA 91030 - 2.79 robbers!
ALSO SERVING
Washington Blvd, Pasadena as you get close to Sierra Madre - 2.79! robbers!
Clueless - McDonalds on Las Tunas, Temple City “We may have them next month.” Moron. *This place had the cheapest McRibs last time out - 2 for $3.00!!!
Got mine tonight ain Tustin @ Tustin Ranch Rd & Bryan. Tasted better than I remembered and cost $2.79.
Culver City @ Venice Blvd & Overland. $2.69 Yum-mo!
I LOVE McRib. I think I’ll be heading to Mickey D’s tomorrow!!!
Hi,
I have to make a plea. My husband is a DIE-HARD fan of the McRib
sandwich!!! We live in CT, and I can’t find them anywhere. He’s
battling cancer, quit smoking, grieving the untimely loss of his sister,
etc. I can think of no better way of saying, “thanks for being in my
life” than surprising him with one!!! Do you know if any are nearby
(New England, New York…)? Is it at all possible for you to ship one
to me? I’ll certainly cover any shipping costs. Please let me know if
you have other suggestions. The McRib locator has been NO help. I’m
hoping to surprise him for Christmas (time’s a-wastin’). Any
suggestions you may have would be greatly appreciated!
Jennifer Gonzalez
I’m so sorry Jennifer…According to this McRib locator map, there’s McRib sightings in Manchester, CT..Not sure if that’s near you..but take a look. Best, and God bless, Nancy
http://kleincast.com/maps/mcrib.php
I wanted one yesterday, and they had already stopped selling them.