11975
Forget rings—McDonald's wanted to be very, very different in the '70s and decided to turn onions into McNugget-like form. We're not sure who would order these but they must bring back memories for some of you.
21979
Jack in the Box came out with Frings, a combination of french fries and onion rings.
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31980
Taco Bell's tortilla chips dusted with cinnamon and sugar garnered a cult following, leading some people to continue petitioning Taco Bell to bring them back to this day.
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51983
Taco BellBetter than a Sloppy Joe, Taco Bell's Beefer was a play at the burger market—tossing seasoned taco meat with cheese, lettuce, and tomato on a pillowy bun.
61984
This lettuce and tomato burger was served in a specially made styrofoam container to keep the toppings cool and the burger hot.
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71987
Burger King tried not once, not twice, but three times to make mini burgers a thing at its restaurants. A direct play at White Castle's famously small patties, the BK Burger Bundles came in sets of six.
81988
The Cheddar Melt was topped with sauteed onions and cheddar cheese sauce. It must have been popular because it was offered for a few short spurts in the '90s, too.
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101991
Rolled chicken fajitas with green peppers and onions made for a faux Mexican option at McD's.
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111992
Flickr Creative CommonsSure, you can still get a hand-held apple pastry at McDonald's, but it's not the same as the original fried version, which was discontinued back in 1992. That extra crispy, flaky pie was definitely horrible for you but it just felt so right.
121995
Before Taco Bell came up with the idea to partner with Doritos, it was playing with BLTs and folding lots of bacon into tortillas.
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131996
Arch Deluxe burger was marketed at adults, offering a "premium" option for grown-up and elevated palates.
142000-2003
The early aughts brought us a lot of kitschy things (marabou hair ties, tattoo choker necklaces) but one of the most fun things we miss are McDonald's shake-able salads. Pour on your dressing, pop the top on, and go to town.
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