05/01/2026
I know what you're thinking - Ash, why are you eating McDonald's when you're in freaking PARIS?! Firstly, I like to try McDonald's abroad because they all have different items, but secondly, I was not feeling good all day and when I was finally ready to eat, it was super late and the most convenient thing was a McDonald's that was a 5 minute walk from our hotel.
I got the Big Tasty: "a premium burger featuring a large beef patty, three slices of melted white cheddar, lettuce, tomatoes, raw onions, and a distinct smoky sauce on a toasted bun."
My verdict: everything about the burger was good, it used REAL cheese (and a lot of it!), and I liked the sauce and toppings.
The negative was the most important part...the beef patty. Idk if it's because I'm Albertan and our beef is just so good, but this beef was not it. If they had this exact burger in Canada, with some delicious Alberta beef, it'd do really well (if you're a cheese lover like me).
The burger patty was just so dry, bland, and cardboardish (like the burgers on the value menu we have here). I was hoping the burger patty was going to be like our Quarter Pounder (because it was 7€, about $11) - I know it's just McDonald's, but I always hope for the best when it comes to any food lol.
The last image was a beautiful arch we walked by everyday! We stayed in the 10th arrondissement.