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San Antonio Cups: A McDonald's Mix-Up?
2 Sep
Summary
- McDonald's launched spicy chicken nuggets and Texas-themed cups.
- Some Texans believed San Antonio was excluded from the cup designs.
- San Antonio's cup, featuring the River Walk, is available.
On September 1, 2026, McDonald's released its popular spicy chicken nuggets along with a new Texas Meal promotion. Accompanying this launch was a limited-edition series of seven collectible cups, each representing a different region of Texas and designed by Texas-based artist Avery Orendorf. These regional designs quickly became a topic of conversation online.
However, the release sparked controversy as some Texans on social media platforms expressed confusion and outrage, believing that San Antonio, home to the historic Alamo, had been excluded or "lumped in" with another major metropolitan area. Specific concerns were raised about Tyler being chosen over San Antonio.
Contrary to the speculation, San Antonio is prominently featured with its own unique cup design. The seven highlighted regions include Houston, Dallas/Fort Worth, San Antonio, Austin/Central Texas, West Texas, East Texas, and the Rio Grande Valley/South Texas. The San Antonio cup showcases the River Walk, papel picado, flowers, and a mariachi band.
The Texas Meal consists of a 10-piece spicy McNuggets, medium French fries, and a medium drink. Customers can also request one of the collectible cups. McDonald's confirmed that the San Antonio-inspired cup is available at participating stores.
