A McDelicacy! American tourist shows off the DELICIOUS dishes offered by popular fast food chains in Europe that AREN’T available in the US – from Taco Bell’s chicken nachos in Spain to macarons at McDonald’s in Rome
- The blogger named Karissa visited popular fast-food chains across Europe
- She was stunned to discover the menus were very different than in the US
- The influencer shared the results on TikTok – and left many people jealous
Big Macs, Quarter Pounders, and McFlurries have pretty much become synonymous with McDonald’s in America.
But many will be shocked to learn that if you visit the fast-food joint in Europe, you’ll find a vastly different menu filled with decadent desserts like multi-layered chocolate cake and tiramisu as well as mouthwatering dishes like deep-fried calzones and crispy chicken wings.
A food blogger named Karissa recently traveled to a series of cities across Europe, and she decided to visit a McDonald’s in each one – and was stunned to discover that the items available were completely different depending on the country she was in.
A food influencer named Karissa, recently traveled to a series of cities across Europe, and she visited popular fast-food chains in each one – and was stunned to discover that the items available were completely different depending on the country she was in
From marshmallow donuts in Italy to bacon and cheese-slathered fries in Spain, the influencer has lifted a lid on some of the incredible delicacies that are offered in McDonald’s across the pond.
She also visited a few Burger Kings and a Taco Bell during her travels – and similarly to McDonalds, she was blown away by all of the lavish foods that she discovered on their menus.
She shared her reviews on her TikTok account and quickly went viral, gaining millions of views and leaving many people on the web in awe – and jealous – over some of the epic items that are on the menu overseas.
Prepare to get hungry and check out all the impressive dishes that are offered at fast-food joints across Europe, which aren’t available in the US.
McDonald’s in Rome, Italy
The McDonald’s in Rome offered an array of ‘gorgeous pastries’ including cakes, pies, macarons, and donuts, so naturally, Karissa struggled to decide what to order
Thanks to the opulent and impressive dessert options, she opted to only focus on its sweets
She decided to go for a ‘multi-layered chocolate cake,’ which came with ‘rich chocolate cream’ and a ‘crunchy’ dark chocolate ganache on top, which she called ‘best thing she’s ever eaten at a McDonald’s’
Tiramisu !! #foodie#fyp#italy#mcdonalds
The McDonald’s in Rome offered an array of ‘gorgeous pastries’ including cakes, pies, macarons, and donuts, so naturally, Karissa struggled to decide what to order.
The social media star also had to try out the $2.90 tiramisu
‘I wanted to try it all,’ she admitted. ‘But I just got a few things.’
Thanks to the opulent and impressive dessert options, she opted to only focus on its sweets.
She decided to go for a ‘multi-layered chocolate cake,’ which came with ‘rich chocolate cream’ and a ‘crunchy’ dark chocolate ganache on top.
It cost her $2.90 and she called it the ‘best thing she’s ever eaten at a McDonald’s.’
She gushed after taking her first bite: ‘It actually melts in your mouth.’
The social media star also had to try out the $2.90 tiramisu, which was topped with a ‘fluffy mascarpone cream’ and ‘soft lady fingers’ that were ‘soaked in coffee.’
She said it was surprisingly ‘not too sweet’ and rated it an eight out of 10. Afterwards, she got a chocolate croissant, which was only $1.
‘It was filled with a descent amount of dark chocolate,’ she said of the dessert. ‘And the quality of the chocolate here is so good. It’s so cocoa-y and rich. And it was pretty flaky too.’
Afterwards, she got a chocolate croissant, which was only $1. ‘It was filled with a descent amount of dark chocolate,’ she said of the dessert. ‘And it was pretty flaky too’
Karissa completed her meal with a marshmallow donut. ‘It has a sugary glaze [on it]. It was so soft,’ she described the treat. ‘And the chewy marshmallows added a fun texture’
In addition to being impressed with the food, Karissa was also in awe over the way the McDonald’s – which is the largest in the world and can seat up to 450 people – looked
She couldn’t stop gushing over the immense arched ceilings, intricate mosaics on the walls, and stunning stone floors as she enjoyed her food
Karissa completed her meal with a marshmallow donut, which cost her $1.50.
‘It has a sugary glaze [on it]. It was so soft,’ she described the treat. ‘I feel like McDonald’s donuts are sometimes stale but this one was pretty moist. And the chewy marshmallows added a fun texture.’
In addition to being impressed with the food, Karissa was also in awe over the way the McDonald’s – which is the largest in the world and can seat up to 450 people – looked.
She couldn’t stop gushing over the immense arched ceilings, intricate mosaics on the walls, and stunning stone floors as she enjoyed her food.
McDonald’s in Liguria, Italy
During her travels through Italy, Karissa visited another McDonald’s – and this time she tried some of the chain’s beloved dishes and she said its meals were just as good as its desserts
Karissa started her meal off with a panzerotti – an Italian staple that isn’t offered on the American menu
‘They’re like little calzones,’ Karissa explained. ‘But they’re filled with tomato and mozzarella. These were better than some of the pizza I’ve had here’
She then got the McCrispy Chicken Sandwich – which is called the Grand Crispy Chicken there and was priced at $7.30 – and she insisted that it was tastier than the American version
Smarties mcflurry! #foodie#fyp#mcdonalds#italy
During her travels through Italy, Karissa visited another McDonald’s – and this time she tried some of the chain’s beloved dishes like its McCrispy Chicken Sandwich and beef wrap, and according to the food blogger, its meals were just as good as its desserts.
While she didn’t specify where the second McDonald’s was located in Italy, based on her other posts, it seems as though she was vacationing in the stunning coastal region called Liguria when she hit up the fast food chain.
Karissa started her meal off with a panzerotti – an Italian staple that isn’t offered on the American menu.
‘They’re like little calzones,’ Karissa explained. ‘But they’re filled with tomato and mozzarella.
‘Maybe I’m just a sucker for deep fried things, but these were better than some of the pizza I’ve had here.’
It cost her $2.70 for three of them. As for the McCrispy Chicken Sandwich – which is called the Grand Crispy Chicken there and was priced at $7.30 – she insisted that it was tastier than the American version thanks to its ‘soft, buttery bun’ and the consistency of the meat.
After that, she tried one of McDonald’s signature beef wraps for $6.70, which came with bacon and a ‘cheesy bacon sauce.’ She praised it for being loaded with so much meat
One thing that Karissa discovered on the menu that surprised her was a ‘block of parmesan cheese’ for $1
Karissa got a few more desserts during the visit, including a Baci Perugina McFlurry – ice cream topped with a dark chocolate sauce and ‘crunchy’ hazelnuts
‘It was so crispy. I don’t know how, but they figured out fast-food chicken in Europe,’ she added.
She revealed it also offers a Smarties McFlurry. But what shocked her was that the Smarties were not the same as they are in America – they were actually filled with chocolate
After that, she tried one of McDonald’s signature beef wraps for $6.70, which came with bacon and a ‘cheesy bacon sauce.’
She praised it for being loaded with so much meat, adding: ‘The meat quality is just so good. Also the tortilla was really soft.’
In the end, however, she admitted that the bacon could have been a little crispier, so she gave it a seven-and-a-half out of 10 rating.
One thing that Karissa discovered on the menu that surprised her was a ‘block of parmesan cheese’ for $1.
Karissa got a few more desserts during the visit, including a Baci Perugina McFlurry – ice cream topped with a dark chocolate sauce and ‘crunchy’ hazelnuts.
‘It was incredible,’ she revealed. ‘It was weirdly not too sweet. It was just decadent – melty rich chocolate, oh my God.’
She revealed it also offers a Smarties McFlurry. But what shocked her was that the Smarties were not the same as they are in America, they were colorful hard-sugar shells filled with chocolate.
‘Smarties here are kind of like M&Ms,’ she explained. ‘They get so crunchy when mixed with the cold ice cream.’
McDonald’s in Marseille, France
Karissa also ate at a McDonald’s in Marseille, France, and just like the ones in Italy, it had a slew of delicious options that aren’t available in the States
First, she tried something called the Royal Bacon Burger, which cost her $14.70. She said of the sandwich: ‘It was stacked, it had, like, pickle slices, bacon. The meat was juicy’
She also got the Croque McDo for $3.10 – which is made up of ham and two slices of Emmental cheese on toasted bread
Squeezy ice cream 🤦🏻♀️ #foodie#mcdonalds#france
Karissa also ate at a McDonald’s in Marseille, France, and just like the ones in Italy, it had a slew of delicious options that aren’t available in the States.
Next up, Karissa ate the CBO sandwich – which stands for chicken, bacon, and onion – and it quickly became one of her favorites
First, she tried something called the Royal Bacon Burger, which cost her $14.70.
‘I think this is only a thing in France,’ she said of the sandwich. ‘It was stacked, it had, like, pickle slices, bacon, and mustard with actual mustard seeds in it. The meat was juicy.’
She also got the Croque McDo for $3.10 – which is made up of ham and two slices of Emmental cheese on toasted bread.
‘It was kind of simple but really delicious and rich,’ Karissa dished. ‘The bread was all crispy on the outside.’
She gave it a seven out of 10, explaining that she deducted some points because she felt it was a little overpriced.
Next up, Karissa ate the CBO sandwich – which stands for chicken, bacon, and onion – and it quickly became one of her favorites.
She told her followers: ‘The bread had bacon bits baked into it. And the chicken had the perfect crunch without being too dry. It also had these crispy fried onions and melted cheese.’
She also highlighted a special sauce that they offered just for fries, called Pommes-Frites Sauce, which she described as like a ‘tangy mayo’
Of course, Karissa had to try some of the sweets so she ordered a dark chocolate filled cookie with hazelnuts for $2.70
She also highlighted a special sauce that they offered just for fries, called Pommes-Frites Sauce, which she described as like a ‘tangy mayo.’
She admitted that while it was ‘pretty good,’ she felt like it needed ‘some heat’ to it and recommended mixing it with hot sauce.
Of course, Karissa had to try some of the sweets so she ordered a dark chocolate filled cookie with hazelnuts for $2.70.
‘The warm, chocolate-y center with the crispy edges… Why don’t we have this cookie in America?’ she asked.
McDonald’s in Barcelona, Spain
Next up, Karissa headed to Barcelona, Spain and she made sure to dine at a McDonald’s while she was there
Immediately upon looking at the menu, the influencer knew she had to order the chicken wings – which she described as ‘crispy’ and ‘pretty moist’
According to Karissa, the chain’s burgers are very different in Spain – because they come with a fried egg, gouda cheese, and BBQ sauce
Lotus biscoff donuts! #foodie#fyp#mcdonalds#fastfood
Next up, Karissa headed to Barcelona, Spain, and she made sure to dine at a McDonald’s while she was there.
Immediately upon looking at the menu, the influencer knew she had to order the chicken wings – which she described as ‘crispy’ and ‘pretty moist.’
‘Why were they so good? They were like piping hot and really well seasoned,’ she revealed.
The $3.20 wings – which got a nine out of 10 rating from Karissa – came with a spicy buffalo sauce that she said was ‘just OK.’
According to Karissa, the chain’s burgers are very different in Spain – because they come with a fried egg, gouda cheese, and BBQ sauce.
The McDonald’s in Barcelona also offered a version of fries that came loaded with bacon and cheese for an extra $1.20.
The McDonald’s in Barcelona also offered a version of fries that came loaded with bacon and cheese for an extra $1.20
Karissa was also excited to discover a new flavor of McFlurry that she had never seen before – Conguitos, which is named after a popular candy brand in Spain
Karissa also tried a few pastries – including something called the Strawberry Pop Dot (left), a ‘mini donut’ filled with Biscoff (right), and a macaron
Days later, Karissa visited a McDonald’s café in Barcelona, where she tried a whole slew of other things
Karissa was also excited to discover a new flavor of McFlurry that she had never seen before – Conguitos, which is named after a popular candy brand in Spain.
‘Oh my gosh, you can add chocolate sauce and caramel, and the crunchy, nutty white chocolate Conguitos… this might have been the best McFlurry I’ve ever had,’ she said.
Karissa also tried a few pastries – including something called the Strawberry Pop Dot, which was only 60 cents and was like a Starbucks cake pop with pieces of lollipop on top, a ‘mini donut’ filled with Biscoff, and a macaron.
‘It was so sweet and crunchy and fluffy,’ the traveler said of the Strawberry Pot Dot.
Days later, Karissa visited a McDonald’s café in Barcelona, where she tried a whole slew of other things.
This time, she ordered one of the fast food joint’s breakfast sandwiches, called the Tortilla de Patatas, which she described as a ‘fluffy, buttery, delicious omelet with potatoes and onions.’
This time, she ordered some of the fast food joint’s breakfast sandwiches, including the Tortilla de Patatas (left) and the Jamon Iberico Sandwich (right)
To finish her meal off, she ate some carrot cake, which she wasn’t as impressed with. She explained: ‘It was just OK, it wasn’t super moist or sweet or soft’
Jamón ibérico sammy! #foodie#fyp#mcdonalds#barcelona
She said the bread ‘was a little dry’ and it was slightly salty, so she gave it a seven-and-a-half out of 10.
She also got the Jamon Iberico Sandwich, which was basically some ham on multi-grain bread.
‘The meat was delicious,’ she revealed. ‘It was kind of buttery, super thin.’
To finish her meal off, she ate some carrot cake, which she wasn’t as impressed with.
She gave the dessert a low rating of five-and-a-half out of 10, explaining: ‘It was just OK, it wasn’t super moist or sweet or soft.’
Taco Bell in Barcelona, Spain
In addition to eating at McDonald’s all across Europe, Karissa also visited some other popular chains – including a Taco Bell in Barcelona
Upon entering the eatery, she was instantly blown away by how ‘bougie’ it was. It had two stories, which meant it offered plenty of seating
Most importantly, there was a whole array of food on the menu that she said she had ‘never seen’ anywhere else
Crispy tortilla ice cream? #foodie#fyp#tacobell#spain
In addition to eating at McDonald’s all across Europe, Karissa also visited some other popular chains.
She went to a Taco Bell in Barcelona to see how it differed to the ones in America, and upon entering the eatery, she was instantly blown away by how ‘bougie’ it was.
It had two stories, which meant it offered plenty of seating, but most importantly, there was a whole array of food on the menu that she said she had ‘never seen’ anywhere else.
First up, she tried out the Naked Chicken Nachos, which she explained ‘are basically chip-shaped chicken nuggets.’
‘They come with this warm, melty nacho cheese sauce,’ she said. ‘They’re kind of like a thinner, crispier version of McDonald’s nuggets with the cheese sauce that you get from the movies.’
In the end, Karissa gave the nachos, which cost her $3.25, a six-and-a-half out of 10 because she felt they were a little too ‘salty.’
Next up, she ate one of Taco Bell’s Beef Squares – a tortilla stuffed with minced meat, cheese, and any sauce of your choice. She opted for guacamole and pico de gallo, and was impressed with the results.
‘It’s not bad,’ she said upon tasting the burrito-like dish, which cost her $2.
First up, she tried out the Naked Chicken Nachos, which she explained ‘are basically chip-shaped chicken nuggets’
Next up, she ate one of Taco Bell’s Beef Squares – a tortilla stuffed with minced meat, cheese, and any sauce of your choice, and she was impressed with the taste
After that, she ate Taco Bell’s $5.20 Burrito Bowl, which she described as ‘so fresh’ but a little ‘spicy’
When Karissa tried dipping it in some barbeque sauce, she admitted that it was ‘not really the right combo.’
She also raved about the company’s Taquito Lupita, a $2.50 treat that comes with caramel flavored ice cream and a ‘crispy tortilla’ on top
But when she combined it with the cheese sauce from the nachos instead, she was amazed.
She gushed to her followers, ‘It’s actually so good,’ before giving it a seven out of 10.
After that, she ate Taco Bell’s $5.20 Burrito Bowl, which she described as ‘so fresh’ but a little ‘spicy.’
‘The Burrito Bowl was so fire, I’ve never had a [Taco Bell Burrito Bowl in America] so I can’t really compare the two, but the ingredients were so fresh,’ she said. ‘And the sour cream and cheese combo added this richness.’
When it came time for dessert, Karissa said there were ‘so many cool’ options.
‘I got the Creamy Bell Chips Ahoy – which is just ice cream with a hazelnut sauce that’s so rich,’ she revealed.
‘The Chips Ahoy crumble kind of pops in your mouth, like Pop Rocks, it’s like Fizzy.’
She also raved about the company’s Taquito Lupita, a $2.50 treat that comes with caramel flavored ice cream and a ‘crispy tortilla’ on top.
‘It’s this cinnamon sugar, dulce de leche ice cream with a crispy tortilla that is so crunchy. It’s super sugary and really good,’ she gushed.
Burger King in Liguria, Italy
While in Italy, Karissa also tried some of the delicacies offered at Burger King, starting with something called the American Complete Burger
Karissa tried a crispy chicken wrap next, which she couldn’t stop gushing about. ‘The chicken was super crispy, it had this amazing crunch, and the tortilla was soft,’ she revealed
Cheesecake & curry sauce! #foodie#fyp#italy#fastfood
While in Italy, Karissa also tried some of the delicacies offered at Burger King, starting with something called the American Complete Burger.
‘I think it’s so funny to see what other countries call American burgers,’ she explained.
She gave the $12.30 sandwich an eight of 10 rating, explaining that it came with a ‘thick and crispy’ hash brown, bacon, ‘really juicy’ tomatoes, lettuce, and of course, a beef patty.
Karissa tried a crispy chicken wrap next, which she couldn’t stop gushing about.
‘The chicken was super crispy, it had this amazing crunch, and the tortilla was soft,’ she revealed.
She was stunned to find a series of sauces offered at the chain that aren’t available in the US, including a salsa (which she said was ‘meh’) and a curry mango condiment (which she loved).
For dessert, she opted for the chocolate salted caramel souffle, which she explained was ‘like a soft, warm kind of brownie-like souffle with a gooey caramel center and ice cream on top’
She then ordered a piece of cheesecake, which came with Nocciolata spread. Karissa explained: ‘It’s kind of like Nutella but with less sugar, but it’s just as smooth and chocolate-y’
When it came time to try some goodies, she said ‘the dessert game was next level.’
She opted for the chocolate salted caramel souffle, which she explained was ‘like a soft, warm kind of brownie-like souffle with a gooey caramel center and ice cream on top.’
She then ordered a piece of cheesecake, which came with Nocciolata spread.
Karissa explained: ‘It’s kind of like Nutella but with less sugar, so it’s not as intensely sweet but it’s just as smooth and chocolate-y. The cheesecake was actually really smooth too.’
Burger King in Barcelona, Spain
Last but not least, Karissa ate at a Burger King in Barcelona, Spain, and shared her thoughts on everything she tried to TikTok
She began with something called the Cheesy Dorito Burger, which cost $8.45 and comes with ‘crunchy, cheese-filled, Dorito-shaped nuggets inside’
She also had some chicken wings, which she said were ‘so well seasoned and flavorful,’ and then it was time for dessert
Chili cheese balls! #foodie#fastfood#fyp#barcelona
Last but not least, Karissa ate at a Burger King in Barcelona, Spain, and shared her thoughts on everything she tried to TikTok.
She began with something called the Cheesy Dorito Burger, which cost $8.45 and comes with ‘crunchy, cheese-filled, Dorito-shaped nuggets inside.’
She gave it an eight out 10 – and praised the bun, which she explained was toasted with cheese on top.
Karissa also highlighted the company’s Chili Cheese Bites – explaining that they were ‘super crispy’ on the outside and ‘gooey’ on the inside.
‘They’re filled with melty cheese and jalapenos, they added some nice heat,’ she dished.
She got a Toblerone King Fusion, which are ‘basically like Burger King’s version of McFlurries,’ according to the social media star
It came with ‘crunchy, white chocolate-covered cookies’ on top, and she was allowed to add any sauce of her choice. She opted for caramel and chocolate syrup, and gave it a 10 out of 10
She also had some chicken wings, which she said were ‘so well seasoned and flavorful,’ and then it was time for dessert.
She got a Toblerone King Fusion, which are ‘basically like Burger King’s version of McFlurries,’ according to the social media star.
It came with ‘crunchy, white chocolate-covered cookies’ on top, and she was allowed to add any sauce of her choice.
She opted for caramel and chocolate syrup, and gave it a 10 out of 10. She said: ‘It’s so creamy and so sweet.’
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