It’s like In-N-Out but not. See Mexico knockoff with its red trays and vintage décor
It’s like In-N-Out with an extra “I.”
The fast-food restaurant, located in the northwestern Mexican state of Sinaloa, is called In-I-Nout Cheeseburger and not In-N-Out Burger.
The knockoff’s subtle name differences hint at a common theme found throughout the restaurant — it’s like In-N-Out but not.
Harry Snyder introduced California to its first drive-thru hamburger stand in 1948. Since then, In-N-Out Burger, once exclusive to Southern California, has expanded to six states.
The fast-food joint is known for its burgers with fresh beef paddies “free of additives, fillers and preservatives” and topped with an thousand island-like dressing, as well as fresh cut fries. It’s also known for a simple menu that never changes.
What does In-N-Out think of the Mexican version? In an email to McClatchy News on Aug. 3, an In-N-Out spokesperson said they were unable to to comment “due to ongoing litigation.”
Some things match. Some don’t
The In-N-Out arrow points somewhat horizontally. But the arrow for the Mexico establishment points down.
But what you’ll find underneath that downward arrow is oddly familiar to what you’ll find at the American establishment.
In-N-Out has its classic Cheeseburger and Double-Double on its menu. In-I-Nout offers the “tradicional” burger and “doble tradicional.”
And, two burger options include bacon. You won’t find that on In-N-Out’s menu.
But wait. There’s more.
The knockoff also offers a variety of chicken options, including BBQ and Mango Habanero.
As for sides, you have your choice between the “simple” or “special” fries.
The “papas especiales” are topped with yellow cheese, dressing and cooked onion —an homage to In-N-Out’s Not So Secret Menu item Animal Style Fries, perhaps?
If you need some salsa for those fries, the restaurant has you covered.
As for the inside of the establishment, well it kind of feels like you walked into an In-N-Out off the 405 Freeway in Los Angeles.
Similar to In-N-Out’s interior, In-I-Nout has a 1950s America feel adorned with white and red.
Photos shared on social media show the inside of the establishment, complete with Coca-Cola posters.
Both places offer white booths with red seating, as well as a red tray to eat from.
The In-I-Nout is a much newer offering. Its first Instagram post appeared on June 26 and Google Reviews date back a month.
Google users ranked the eatery with five stars, some saying the food has excellent taste. One user, who gave the restaurant three stars, said while the food is very good, there is a long wait time.
Now, only one mystery remains — does In-I-Nout also have a secret menu?
Google Translate was used to translate Google reviews.
This story was originally published August 3, 2023 at 4:57 PM with the headline "It’s like In-N-Out but not. See Mexico knockoff with its red trays and vintage décor."
