McDonald’s has its place in everyone’s heart and childhood memories. Do international McDonald’s restaurants live up to expectations?

Let’s try McDonalds in Portugal! 

What We Ordered

Portugal Big Mac Meal with Beer

We ordered take out from the Vilamoura McDonalds. 
It had been years since I had a Big Mac so we ordered a Big Mac, fries, and drink. 

Portugal Mcdonalds Fish Sticks, Chicken Nuggets & Soup

McDonalds in Portugal carries some unique items not available in the US including douradinhos(fish sticks) and Caldo Verde soup. Can you imagine getting a kids meal and having soup?

I love a fish stick so I’m all about the douradinhos. Big soup supporter as well, but found the Caldo Verde a bit bland and in need of some salt and pepper. 

Another surprising discovery is in the beverages available at Mcdonalds. Yes, you’re seeing that correctly. In addition to a fruit juice box to go with the happy meal, that is a can of Sagres. You can order a beer at McDonald’s! Such a novel concept for us. 

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Portugal McDonalds Review

My general experience with McDonald’s in the US is that it seems like a good idea at the time, it’s convenient, and sometimes it even tastes really good, but not long after you are questioning your life decisions. 

We were surprised this was not the case in Portugal. Somehow you don’t feel gross after eating the Big Mac and fries! We’re not sure what the ingredient difference is or why it is the case, but we think McDonald’s is better in Portugal!

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