It's officially McRib season at McDonald's — but only in select cities

Like a meaty mirage coming into focus, the McRib is back under the Golden Arches.

McDonald’s announced via its Menu Spotter that it’s that time of year again: The McRib is returning to select restaurants starting Nov. 11.

As a reminder, the McRib features seasoned boneless pork dipped in McRib sauce (described as a “tangy BBQ sauce”) and topped with slivered onions and sliced pickles on a toasted bun. The McRib has returned to whet our palates once more. MCDONALD’S This time, the polarizing die-cast sandwich is returning regionally — not nationwide — to cities like Miami, Dallas, Cleveland, St. Louis, Atlanta, Chicago, Seattle and Los Angeles, for a limited time.

To those who’d like to get their annual McRib, McDonald’s suggests checking with their local restaurant on its availability.