Macca’s brings back El Maco burger and Mexican-inspired range

It has taken seven years but it was worth the wait. McDonald’s has listened to the people and brought back one of its most popular burgers.

McDonald’s has listened to the people of Australia and brought back some of its most popular menu items.

The last time it was on the menu was back in 2012 — that’s a long seven years without the tasty Mexican-inspired range.

The new range — available in Macca’s around the country — features fan favourites such as the El Maco burger and Shaker Fries as well as new items including the Crispy Jalapeno El Maco burger and Mozzarella Sticks served with El Maco Salsa.

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The El Maco is back – but only for three weeks.

… and these Shaker Fries dusted with El Maco seasoning.

Mcdonald’s Australia marketing director Jo Feeney told news.com.au the time had come to bring back the popular items.

Why? Because it’s what the people want.

“The legendary El Maco is an Aussie favourite and customers have been asking for it to come back on the menu since it was around in 2012,” Ms Feeney said.

“We’re celebrating the return with the introduction of the Crispy Jalapeno El Maco and Mozzarella Sticks served with El Maco Salsa.”

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This one is new – it’s the Crispy Jalapeno El Maco.

It’s not the first time the fast food chain has surprised its customers with the return of a cult item.

In April, it brought back its limited edition wagyu beef burger.

“The wagyu beef burger was a world first for McDonald’s when it first appeared on our menu last year, and it was a definite hit with our customers,” Ms Feeney said.

But critics weren’t kind to the new edition, with some claiming the wagyu was dry, tastes like “cardboard”, and that charging more than $10 was “taking the piss”.

The El Maco range is only available for three weeks until December 22.