French fries were introduced as a snack in American cafés during the early 19th century, but they did not become popular until large fast food companies such as McDonald's and Burger King incorporated them into their menus during the mid-20th century.
As patacas fritas incorpóranse como aperitivo nos cafés dos Estados Unidos de comezos do século XIX, pero non empezan a facerse populares ata que as grandes compañías de comida rápida incorporáronas ao menú (McDonald's e Burger King) a mediados do século XX.