McDonald’s is bringing back its cult-favorite sandwich, created by the chef behind Chicken McNuggets, but only for a limited time

McDonald’s is bringing back its cult-favorite sandwich, the McRib, on Tuesday, October 27. However, the pork sandwich will not be available at all outlets and will return only for a limited time. According to USA Today, the sandwich will be available in select cities, including Los Angeles, Chicago, Miami, Atlanta, Philadelphia and Dallas. Customers can check the McDonald’s app to see whether the McRib is on the menu at their local restaurant.

McDonald’s typically brings back the McRib around November. In 2025, the sandwich returned to some markets in mid-November, while in 2024, it was available nationwide in late November.

Where will McDonald’s McRib be available?

According to USA Today, which cited the McRib Locator website, the sandwich’s rollout includes the following locations:

• Bakersfield, California
• Cedar Rapids, Iowa
• Corpus Christi, Texas
• Grand Rapids, Michigan
• Hollywood, Florida
• Independence, Missouri
• Knoxville, Tennessee
• Marietta, Georgia
• Old Forge, Pennsylvania
• Portland, Oregon
• Richmond, Indiana
• San Antonio, Texas
• San Diego, California
• Van Nuys, California

Availability may vary by restaurant, so customers should check the McDonald’s app for local menu information.

All about McDonald’s McRib

The McRib has an interesting history. Its creation is credited to chef René Arend, who also played a key role in developing Chicken McNuggets.

First introduced in 1981 in Kansas City, the McRib was developed using restructured-meat technology. The work of University of Nebraska professor Roger Mandigo contributed to the technology used to produce the sandwich.

McDonald’s discontinued the McRib in 1985 before bringing it back in 1989. Since 2006, the fast-food chain has frequently offered the sandwich as a limited-time item, helping build anticipation around its return. However, the McRib is regularly available at McDonald’s restaurants in Germany and Luxembourg, according to Wikipedia.

What is McDonald’s McRib made of?

The McRib features a boneless pork patty shaped to resemble a rack of ribs. Despite its appearance, the patty contains no rib bones.

Its listed ingredients include pork, water, salt, dextrose and rosemary extract. The sandwich is served on a bun with barbecue sauce, pickles and onions.

According to McDonald’s US nutrition information, the McRib contains 520 calories per sandwich.