✔ Updated · what was in it, when it ran, and how to make it at home
The J Balvin Meal was McDonald's fall 2020 celebrity combo: a Big Mac, medium fries with ketchup and an Oreo McFlurry.
The J Balvin Meal was a limited-time McDonald's combo chosen by Colombian reggaeton star J Balvin. It included a Big Mac, medium fries with ketchup and an Oreo McFlurry. It launched in US restaurants on October 5, 2020, ran until November 1, 2020, and cost about $5 to $6 depending on location. It is no longer available.
- Big Mac
- Medium fries with ketchup
- Oreo McFlurry
- Dates: October 5 to November 1, 2020 (US)
It's long gone from the menu, but I'll show you what it was and how to rebuild it at home.
What Was in the J Balvin Meal?
J Balvin picked his own go-to order, so nothing on the tray was new. The meal bundled three menu favorites:
- A Big Mac: two beef patties, Big Mac sauce, shredded lettuce, American cheese, pickles and onions on a three-piece sesame bun.
- Medium fries with ketchup: the classic thin, salty fries.
- An Oreo McFlurry: vanilla soft serve blended with crushed chocolate sandwich cookies.
When Was It Available, and How Much Did It Cost?
The J Balvin Meal launched at participating US McDonald's restaurants on October 5, 2020 and ran until November 1, 2020. It followed the Travis Scott Meal, the chain's first celebrity meal since the McJordan in the early 1990s.
Prices varied by location. News coverage at launch put it at about $5 to $6, and the McDonald's app ran a free McFlurry offer alongside it. That was the 2020 promo price; the meal has been off the menu since. If you order the three items separately today, check the McDonald's app for current prices at your local restaurant.
| Detail | J Balvin Meal |
|---|---|
| Items | Big Mac, medium fries with ketchup, Oreo McFlurry |
| Launched | October 5, 2020 (US) |
| Ended | November 1, 2020 |
| 2020 price | About $5 to $6, varied by location |
| Available now? | No, but you can order the same three items separately |
Who Is J Balvin?
J Balvin is a Colombian reggaeton singer from MedellÃn, often called the Prince of Reggaeton. He broke through internationally in the mid-2010s with hits like “Ginza” and “6 AM” and has won multiple Latin Grammy Awards.
His McDonald's meal was part of a run of celebrity combos aimed at younger fans who order through the app. My own order at the McDonald's down the road is boringly similar, minus the McFlurry most days.
How to Make the J Balvin Meal at Home
Honestly, this is the fun part. All three pieces have a copycat recipe on Recipe Fairy, and the whole meal comes together in about an hour.
Copycat Big Mac
Two thin smashed patties, the tangy special sauce, shredded lettuce and a middle bun. Cook the beef to 160°F.
Get the recipe →McDonald's-Style French Fries
Thin-cut russets soaked, double-fried and salted the second they come out of the oil.
Get the recipe →Oreo McFlurry at Home
Vanilla ice cream softened and folded with crushed chocolate sandwich cookies. No machine needed.
Get the recipe →More Celebrity Meals and Copycats
Curious about the meal that started the trend? Here's my take on the Travis Scott burger. You'll find dozens more in my McDonald's copycat recipes, plus every McFlurry flavor worth knowing about.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is in the J Balvin meal at McDonald's?
The J Balvin Meal was a Big Mac, a medium order of fries with ketchup and an Oreo McFlurry. It was J Balvin's own favorite order, so it used existing menu items with no special changes.
Is the J Balvin meal still available?
No. The J Balvin Meal was a limited-time promotion that ran in the US from October 5 to November 1, 2020. You can still order a Big Mac, medium fries and an Oreo McFlurry separately at most McDonald's restaurants, though McFlurry flavors vary by location.
How much was the J Balvin meal?
Prices varied by restaurant, but launch coverage in 2020 put the J Balvin Meal at roughly $5 to $6, with a free McFlurry offer in the McDonald's app. Ordering the same items separately today costs more; check the app for your local prices.
When did the J Balvin meal come out?
The J Balvin Meal launched at McDonald's restaurants across the US on October 5, 2020. It replaced the Travis Scott Meal as the chain's celebrity combo and ended on November 1, 2020.
Can I make the J Balvin meal at home?
Yes. Make a copycat Big Mac with two thin patties cooked to 160°F, special sauce and a middle bun, double-fry thin-cut potatoes for the fries, and fold crushed chocolate sandwich cookies into softened vanilla ice cream for the McFlurry.
