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US Brands (junk food) in UruguayThis forum post has messages dated from 12/31/10 through 04/12/11, please be sure to read all the messages. If you feel it is old or outdated, please follow up with a question or comment and someone may be able to update it, or reply with newer information if you have it.
| US Brands (junk food) in Uruguay The most visible brand from the USA in Uruguay is probably Coca Cola (and probably the worst for anyone that respects their health). Second is probably McDonalds (and as Alberto pointed out in another post) they are successful because they got the kids hooked). Pepsi is here too but doesn't have the visibility of Coca Cola.There is a Burger King at Punta Carretas Shopping. I don't know about any other locations. There are two McDonalds there and always the busiest places. The Burger King was closed a year or two ago for a long time for remodeling. There is a Subway on 21 de Setiembre y Elluari. Some day there is another one some place. They seem to have an ok crowd, but I haven't eaten there is years. Not since they changed from allowing me to order a bottle of water to a Coca Cola to participate in their free Sandwich offer. Alberto said there used to be a Pizza Hut that didn't make it. He blamed it on people not liking their style of Pizza over the local style. Maybe it was economics too. In Costa Rica, lunch at Pizza Hut was really expensive compared to local restaurants. There is always talk about Starbucks. The local cafes can be quite busy at "tea time". I wouldn't go out of my way to visit if they do open one here. Maybe there are some others I am missing and someone can can fill in the gaps on the ones that were here and didn't make it. Personally, I don't find the US Brands to make it in terms of price, quality or healthiness. I also figure if I am in Uruguay it would be better to support the local culture and businesses. There is one place (at least) on earth without a McDonalds... San Andres, Colombia. Which is for no other reason makes it a place worth visiting. Expert Page: Quick Tips for Getting Settled in Uruguay |
| "Just a piece of whimsy "
"Don't want to go where there's no Coca-Cola...."(Great jingle from a quirky and obscure 1985 Australian film.) |
| "US Brands."
There's another Burger King in Ciudad Vieja, in front of the Catedral. Pizza Hut used to be in 21 de Setiembre, near the Casablanca cinema, where there's now a furniture store. It could well be that they shut also because of the economics. Prices weren't higuer than other places, but the franchise could have been too expensive. KFC and Starbucks have never landed here. TGI Friday used to be in front of Montevideo Shopping Center. Too expensive to survive after the novelty of the first months. What's good thing about the US chains is that you always know what you're gonna get. And that may also be the bad thing about them... |
| "Give me a coke cola any day "
You people are funny complaining about American fast food like an Uruguayan chivito sandwich is better with it's processed hamburger meat and piled high with other not fresh ingredients.Then there are the over fried eggs and french fries that have been frozen from the USA for years. Give me Mac Donald's any time. This is why they are so popular, not tho mention the cheaper price, higher quality and friendlier service where teenagers have a chance for a paying job. If you don't like Coke Cola or Pepsi try the Uruguayan sh.t. It might be cheaper but the quality is not there, Uruguayan coke and rum give me a break.he sak thing is that Coke doesn't charge a deposit for all of their bottles. Then there are the terrible juices here. Well that is what they call them until you read the container. There is nothing but sugar water and a hint of fruit juice. Give me some real juice selection. The best thing here is the mineral water to drink but then again there is always matte. Starbucks would never make it here as Uruguayans drink matte just to prove that they are Uruguayans by walking around with their thermoses and cow hoof cups with metal straw sipping. This keeps people from thinking that they are an Argentinian. Maybe you people should get off on the bad things about Uruguay and forget about the wonders that the USA has brought the world not everyone hates the good live of a coke and rum and a cheap Big Mac once in a while. |
| "Give me some real juice selection"
Tienda Ingelsa sells a selection of locally made juice which is just juice. They usually have 3 or 4 choices. Orange. Strawberry-Orange. Apple. No water, no sugar added. Disco has freshly squeezed orange juice (you can see them make it) and maybe others.I wouldn't drink Soda from Coke, Pepsi, or an Uruguayan Company. It seems to serve no purpose beyond making you thirsty to drink more and more. Unless of course you haven't had any for reason and then the flavor is terrible and you feel even worse after drinking it. Expert Page: Quick Tips for Getting Settled in Uruguay |
| "Greis: give us -- a break!!!"
American fast food "better" than Uruguayan fast food??? Are you kidding? I don't think so...sorry...no way. McDonalds plastic tasteless burgers "better" than a good old chivito? Never!!! Fresh juices? Yes, I agree with you there. They're better in the US. And there's more variety too. Now, Starbucks coffe... Please bring it to Uruguay ASAP!!! (Glen, please don't hate me!) It's excellent!!! No doubt about it in my mind. As far as I'm concerned, flavor-wise, a Starbucks cappuccino beats a cortado anytime! |
Comment #801/07/11 09:28Rural east Colonia departmento | "Coffee"
I'm very fond of most Uru-cooking and am gradually getting over my former far-eastern addiction to very spicy food but generally speaking, the two things I can't handle is mondongo (tripe stew) and most local varieties of coffee (proper and instant.)I get my coffee from friends who visit Colombia when its available or else I buy Italian Lavazza from TI. I'm fond of Illy but usually can't afford it :-) |
| "Stars and Bucks"
Starbucks was approached by a group of Uruguayans who were interested in bringing the franchise here. They said that, at this time, they have no plans whatsoever to come here. They evidently think the import structure and price points don't work out when the size of the market is considered. I think their marketing guy is asleep, or just doesn't know how to add in the huge influx of tourism each year. Great coffee would be very welcome here even by local Uruguayans, who also complain about the lack of good coffee. Someone said there is a new coffee place that opened near Punta Carretas, but I haven't tried it yet. Have any of you? Geant now has a much broader selection of Spicy foods then before. They seem to be moving well, as the store keeps devoting more shelf space to them. That could be an indication that the local tastes are changing somewhat. That said, I still can't see a Taco Bell opening up any time soon. (o: ~P |
| "Doughnuts"
I think that Krispy Kreme should move here. They sell doughnuts for 20 pesos or more, each and they are horrible. With all ingredients available locally, I think Krispy Kreme would kill. |
| "Positive Healthy Outlook"
What are you going to import to Uruguay from the US that is more positive and healthy than what we find here? I think Uruguay is the most positive and healthy place I have ever lived. I just want doughnuts! |
| "Krispy Kreme"
Krispy Kreme dounuts rock!!! ;-) |
| "I live 2 mins from one now ( in fort lauderdale at this moment)"
I love it when the HOT sign is lit up and the doughnuts are warm with the glaze just so - YUM- |
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