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The whole point is we have authentic food from most countries available to us in Europe. Immigrants and cultures mixing is not unique to the US. What we don't have is all the big chain fast food that we see on tv, but have never tasted. We get excited because we get to try "authentic american" fast food.
My understanding was that it's difficult to find good, authentic Mexican food outside of North America
And that's a valid thing to be excited by. It's the same as wandering the streets of Vietnam or Tripoli late at night to eat the street food. And you should do it because it's not something you can experience back home very easily.
So if you're in the US, try some Burger King and Taco Bell by all means. And if you are really adventurous and daring, eat a gas station hotdog too.
Legit though, if you come over, try and find a decent soul food place too.
The fast food chains are interesting for sure, but soul food is where it's at :)
Yeah this guy is making the same mistake as the "Americans don't have an accent" people.
Pfft, Americans don’t have accents. I should know, I’ve lived here my whole life! /s
Also, a handful of the preservatives and some ingredients used in the US fast food supply chain are illegal to manufacture and/or serve in Europe.
Like the beef!
It's so cheap in America because of all the hormones they feed the cows, and that makes it illegal to sell in much of the world.