McDonald’s McRib is back in some locations for a limited time. How to tell if the sandwich is available near you

Fast-food giant McDonald's is reintroducing its controversial McRib sandwich in select locations across the United States this week, according to a recent announcement. The sandwich, which features a boneless pork patty smothered in sweet and tangy BBQ sauce, has been a subject of debate among fast-food enthusiasts, with some loving its unique flavor and others finding it unappealing due to the lack of actual meat in the patty.

The McRib was first introduced in 1981 but was discontinued for several years before making a sporadic return in select markets over the following decade. However, since 2012, McDonald's has been bringing back the sandwich every fall in certain U.S. cities. This year, the McRib will be available starting Tuesday, October 27, in cities such as Atlanta, Chicago, Dallas, Los Angeles, Miami, and Philadelphia.

The fast-food chain has not specified how long the McRib will stay on the menu, leaving customers to speculate about its return. To find out if the McRib is available at your local McDonald's, the simplest method is to check the McDonald's app or visit McRibLocator.com, a crowdsourced database that tracks McRib sightings worldwide.

Unfortunately, the price of the McRib remains undisclosed, but McRibLocator.com reports that the cost varies between $4.47 and $7.99, depending on the location, with an average price of $6.05 across the United States.