The McKinley Mac and Mustard Whopper: 24 Restaurant Secret Menu Items Revealed

Most of us – fortunately or unfortunately – can walk into almost any fast food place and order without looking at the menu. We’ve got them memorized, and have our favorite “usual” at each place.

But some places have a few secret menu items (with a couple, like In-N-Out Burger, that post their entire “secret” menu on their website), that can be ordered… IF you know what to ask for.

To get you “in the know” the next time you swing by the drive-thru on a late night quest for Fourth Meal, here are some of those secrets revealed by our friends at Couponsherpa.com, for 24 popular fast food pushers.

A word of warning: As you can probably imagine, the creations listed here are, for the most part, even more fattening and unhealthy than the regular menu items. So order with caution.

And, as with anything posted on the InterWebs, there is some debate as to the accuracy of the list, and actual availability of said items… but as CouponSherpa says: “Not all may participate in the hidden menu. However, if you try to order something and the server looks at you with a blank look, don’t give up. Describe the dish and usually they’ll make it for you anyway.” (Personally, I have a tough enough time trying to get my local fast food slinger to get my normal order right… so if they look at me weird, I’m going with the usual.)

I would usually say something here like: “If you want to impress a date with your knowledge of these secrets…” but if you’re taking a date to one of these places, there ain’t much chance of you impressing her… BUT, if you’re looking for something other than the usual (and my favorite is the McGangBang), here is a selection of some items that’ll shake up your fast food cravings:
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McDONALDS
Biscuits and Gravy – This one may only be available in the South – but it’s the classic combination of gravy smothering hot biscuits.
McKinley Mac – A big Mac with quarter pounder patties.
Grilled Cheese – A bun grilled with American cheese inside.
All American – This is a normal sized hamburger with only pickles and ketchup.
Big McChicken – This is a huge sandwich in which the chicken patties replace the bun.
Fries with Big Mac Sauce – Fries smothered in the secret and special big Mac Sauce.
Chicken and Waffles – This is a McGriddle sandwich with chicken in the middle.
McGangBang – This is a double cheeseburger with a chicken patty in between the two beef patties.
Land, Sea, and Air Burger – The Land, Sea, and Air burger, has a beef patty, chicken patty, and fillet-o-fish patty all piled high onto a bun.
Monster Mac – A big Mac composed of 8 meat patties.
2 Cheese Burger Meal Mac – Two cheese burgers, fries and a drink.

ARBY’S
Chicken Cordon Bleu Sandwich – This spin on the cordon bleu is a chicken breast with a piece of ham on top of it with melted Swiss cheese.
Wet Fries – Hot fries smothered in cheese sauce.
French Dip – This is a classic Arby’s menu item that is off most menu’s but can still be ordered.

BURGER KING
Mustard Whopper – This is a normal Whopper with one difference, mustard is spread onto the sandwich instead of mayo.
Veggie Whopper – A great alternative for vegetarians who love the flavor of Burger King, the beef is substituted for with a veggie patty.
BLT – A bacon, lettuce, and tomato sandwich that comes in either a small or medium size.
Ham and Cheese – A classic sandwich option that you can have served either hot or cold.
Frings – An order of frings will split your French fry order with onion rings.
Suicide Burger – This is a large burger including four meat patties, four slices of cheese, bacon and special sauce.
Rodeo Burger – A burger assembled with onion rings and bbq sauce on it.
BK Club – This sandwich is the Original chicken sandwich with bacon, tomato, and cheese.

CHIPOTLE
Chipolte will make you any combination of ingredients they have available to them. Listed below are some of the favorites.
Nachos – Made with tortilla chips, your choice of salsa and meat, beans, and topped with a layer of cheese.
Quesadilla – These come in two sizes, the children’s size which is made with two soft taco shells layered with your choice of fillings, or the full size which is a normal burrito tortilla folded in half with your choice of fillings. You can get a side of salsa or sour cream for no additional charge with these.
Quesorito – A quesadilla with any of the fillings used in a burrito, rolled together and baked in the tortilla warmer. This is a crispier version of a quesadilla.

IN–N–OUT BURGER
Famous for its not-so-secret menu, all In-N-Out Burger employees should be aware of these options.
Double Meat – Two beef patties, lettuce, tomato, spread, and bun. You can always order onions either grilled or sliced.
3 x 3 – Three beef patties, three slices of cheese, veggies and bun.
2 x 4 – For those who love cheese this is a great option, two meat patties with four slices of cheese.
4 x 4 – Four beef patties, four slices of cheese, veggies, and a bun. A cure for anyone’s hunger
Protein Style – A low carb alternative to any burger wrapped in lettuce instead of a bun
Animal Style – A beef patty smothered in mustard before its cooked, with lettuce tomato, pickle, extra spread, and grilled onions.
Animal Style Fries – Cheese, spread, grilled onions, and pickles piled high on top of fries.
Flying Dutchman – Two meat patties and two slices of cheese, with nothing else not even a bun.
d strawberry ice cream blended together into one shake.
Veggie Burger / Wish Burger – This burger has no meat or cheese, but lots of grilled onions lettuce and sauce along with double tomatoes.

KFC/A&W
Poutine – This is a Canadian favorite that includes French fries, fried cheese curds, and gravy layered together.

LONG JOHN SILVERS
Side of Crumbs – This is a (Free!) box of fried batter parts that have fallen off the fried fish or chicken. Great to put on top of salads. (Or just to clog your arteries…)

STARBUCKS
With the large variety of different Starbucks franchises it is important to know what’s in any hidden menu drink you order. Many should know these options. However, since they are not all the same just remember the ingredients in case they do not know and they will be happy to make the drink for you.
Biscotti Frapuccino – This is a typical frapuccino but it has a biscotti blended inside. You will have to purchase the biscotti separate when you are checking out, but you can have it in any flavor frap.
Short Drink – This is a less expensive version of any Starbucks drink. It is smaller than a tall with a lower price.
Red Eye – This is a shot of espresso in regular drip coffee.
Black Eye – This drink has 2 shots of espresso in regular drip coffee.
Green Eye – This drink includes 3 shots of espresso in regular drip coffee.
Poor Mans Latte – We recommend you do not tell your Barista you are planning on creating this drink when you order. Order an iced Americano with no water and half ice, then use the free milk on the side to mix it up to your standards.
Poor Mans Chai Latte – Same recommendation as above applies here. Order a Chai Tea Misto with extra foam, two tea bags, and half cinnamon and half vanilla syrup.
Cake Batter Frap – Order a vanilla frappucino and ask for both the vanilla bean and almond flavorings. It will taste just like cake batter.
Crunchberry Frap – Flavored like the crunchberry cereal, this is a strawberrys and cream frappucino with hazelnut flavoring.
London Fog – This is made with vanilla flavoring in Earl Gray Tea.

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