medium-rare, ask for the chimichurri or peppercorn sauce — fries should be thin and crispy

order them as a shareable side, the dipping sauce is the secret

a safe order at almost any place — if this is bad, the menu has bigger problems

best value on the menu — sub onion rings if available, large drink because you'll be thirsty

pairs with the fries — sweet and salty is the move at any fast-food spot