Why stick to the official menu at your favorite fast food joints? For clued-up customers, secret menus deliver unofficial, unadvertised dishes recommended via word of mouth. They range from well-known insider picks (hi, In-N-Out secret menu) to popular ways you can hack what’s on offer (we're looking at you, McDonald's dinner bundle box). So, here's what to ask for next time you're in the mood for something a little different from your usual order...

Click or scroll through our gallery to discover 41 delicious fast food secret menu items you've probably been missing out on, counting down to our favorite.

We've based our ranking on the enduring popularity of each hack, and on the opinions of our well-traveled (and well-fed) team. The list is unavoidably subjective.