This McDonald's Burger In Mexico Makes The Most Of All The Classic Toppings (Here's How To Order It In The US)

You don't need a passport to try international fast food. Sometimes you just need to know how to order. If your go-to McDonald's order always includes a cheeseburger, there's one menu item from the McDonald's Mexico menu that takes it up a notch by making the most of the classic toppings already available. Known as the McNífica, this burger comes with a juicy, 100% pure beef patty, American cheese, pickles, onions, ketchup, and mustard like any other cheeseburger, but the additional toppings are what give it a fresher balance of flavors and textures.

In the McNífica, you'll also find a sesame seed bun, lettuce, slivered onions (instead of dehydrated chopped ones), and two tomato slices, alongside the other standard cheeseburger components. These ingredients give it a ton of flavor that was previously missing from the original cheeseburger. In our ranking of fast food cheeseburgers, our taste tester described the original as "pretty bare-bones," making the McNífica's extra toppings feel like a natural upgrade.

The basic bread, beef, and cheese combination gets a fresher twist, with the toppings adding crunch, tang, and a touch of sweetness. It's loaded with pretty much every classic McDonald's burger topping but still feels completely familiar. Fortunately, there's an easy McDonald's ordering hack to get your McNífica without booking a flight to Mexico.

While you can make the trip south of the border to satisfy your craving, there's no need to go that far. Whether you order in the app, at the counter, through the drive-thru, or at a self-service kiosk, all you have to do is order the cheeseburger, Double Cheeseburger, or Triple Cheeseburger. If you're using the app, tap the "Customize" option under the image of the burger, which opens a list of ingredients that you can remove, reduce, or add extra.

To copy the Mexican specialty, add shredded lettuce ($0.49 extra), Roma tomatoes (two slices for $0.50), and mayonnaise. It'll run you about a buck extra (about $4.98 total, depending on your location), but it's worth it for that added freshness. If you want to put your own spin on it, add two half strips of bacon for $2.29 for a smoky, savory upgrade. While the Daily Double is remarkably similar to the McNifica, it doesn't come with ketchup or mustard, which you could technically add for free.

Still, customizing your cheeseburger with the additional ingredients is a bit cheaper than ordering the Daily Double (about $5.49), even if you add an extra patty, though it won't come with slivered onions. Depending on the location, you may even be able to substitute the dehydrated onions for slivered ones for the most authentic experience. Either way, it's an easy way to try one of McDonald's best international menu items without leaving the country.