Is Qdoba as trash as it looks?

[PersonAndStuff]

I first saw an ad for Qdoba in Seattle and it just looked terrible. Like someone explained Mexican food to an all-white marketing firm. But now theyre making a big push. There is Qdoba in LA, where good Mexican food exists(I assume there must also be some good Mexican food in Seattle).
Is really as bad as I imagine it to be?

 

[ChrisR]

No, it is not trash. Perfectly serviceable American Mexican food if you can't get real Mexican food.

 

[boxter432]

I like it, not to go out of my way for it, but when I was at the office there was one across the street and got it occasionally for lunch. A good alt to chipotle.

 

[WestEgg]

Burrito places (Moe's, Chipotle, Qdoba) occupy a higher tier of fast food than most burger places. Qdoba is pretty decent.

 

[Flex1212]

It's fine tbh. I prefer Chipotle and Cafe Rio but it's serviceable.

 

[III-V]

Not as good as Chipotle but it is fine.

 

[the globglobgadgalab]

It's good if you like cold food ;[

 

[djplaeskool]

It's a'ight.
The quesadillas slap pretty hard

 

[Meatfist]

It's pretty good, I think they do some things better than Chipotle (the queso especially)

 

[Retropug]

It's solid, I prefer Chipotle, but I won't turn Qdoba down.

 

[Wingfan19]

My g/f and I now go to Qdoba instead of Chipolte just because they offer Impossible meat (she's a vegan). I had never been to one in the 20 years I have lived in the Seattle area, but now it's like all we eat when we can't decide on something to make. I also feel like I get more food in their bowls than I did at Chipolte.

 

[ascii42]

Same basic idea as Moe's or Chipotle if you've had those.

 

[Squirrel Killer]

It's no Pancheros, but it's a damn sight better than Chipotle or Moe's.

 

[dc3k]

All chain restaurants are bad. hth

 

[Sanjuro]

It's the better of the quasi-Mexican chains. Certainly better than Chipotle and Moes.

 

[Deleted member 76797]

Very similar to Chipotle. Not trash but not great either.

 

[LinkSlayer64]

For my area it's
Moe's (great deals)
Qdoba (better prices than Chipotle) <-> Chipotle (more availability.)

 

[DrForester]

It's OK. Heck of a lot better than Chipotle.

 

[Ehoavash]

Pretty much chipotle tbh

 

[Stainless]

It's okay occasionally... but if you're in Cali, fuck qdoba and eat the real stuff. Best Mexican food I ever had was when I was in San Diego

Agree with others, it's def better than Chipotle

 

[BringBackSonics]

I mean it's fine for decent fast food American Mexican

 

[Ashdroid]

The one time I went to one, everything in my tacos was ice cold. That location, the only one in the area, closed up after only a couple years. Meanwhile, the Chipotle just down the street from it continues to thrive.

 

[Deleted member 13798]

Qdoba is better than Chipotle but not better than Moe's imo. Then again I haven't been to any in years. Chipotle is largely trash tier imo.

 

[B4mv]

I like that they have mini bowls. Helps me diet.

 

[thetrin]

What? Qdoba is fucking awesome. Hell of a lot better than Chipotle, that's for fucking sure.

The best is when their seasonal mango salsa salad is on the menu, you can get that mango salsa in a burrito too. Mmmmm.

 

[Lobster Roll]

It's basically just Chipotle. So whatever your opinion of that may be, apply it to Qdoba.

 

[Slayven]

It's a'ight.
The quesadillas slap pretty hard

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You live in georgia, there has to be a better local spot

 

[ConfusingJazz]

I still don't understand why people like chipotle. Tastes too clean for a burrito.

 

[Deleted member 1086]

I miss Moe's, none around here. Maybe I should've stayed on the East Coast...

 

[thekonamicode]

I like Qdoba more than Chipotle, and Izzo's more than Qdoba, and Torchy's more than Izzo's. Never been to Moe's though.

 

[Acquiesc3]

Yeah I've been there once and the food fucking sucked.

 

[Poltergust]

I prefer Chipotle, but Qdoba has far better queso.

 

[ned_ballad]

It's my favorite of the three between Moe's, Chipotle and Qdoba

Unfortunately, they all packed up and left here a few years ago...

 

[djplaeskool]

You live in georgia, there has to be a better local spot

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Yeah, but when I got 30 minutes to get something quick for lunch break, it works out.

I save the trips down Buford highway for the weekend 🌮

 

[ghostemoji]

Qdoba is better than Chipotle. Queso actually tastes like something.

When I tried Chipotle's, it was like liquid cardboard.

 

[RBH]

The queso at Qdoba is great:

 

[Marjorine]

It's ok. I like Chipolte, better tho.

 

[SpoonyBob]

They're basically Chipotle. I like their queso better.

 

[Slayven]

The queso at Qdoba is great:

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Doesn't that read " 3-Cheese Cheese"

 

[Jencks]

I prefer it to Chipotle. Better queso.

 

[Slayven]

Yeah, but when I got 30 minutes to get something quick for lunch break, it works out.

I save the trips down Buford highway for the weekend 🌮

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The joys of an at will state

 

[ShadowSoldier89]

everytime ive gotten qdoba the tortillas have been slimey. Kills it for me.

Chipotle also has a smooth spicy salsa that qdoba cant compare to.

 

[Dyle]

Not the best of the fast casual burrito places but it's pretty decent.

 

[MrRob]

The one by me has been dirty as shit both times I wanted to go in and try something (preCOVID). I turned around and left both times. Haven't eaten there and probably never will. Fool me twice... etc..

 

[Sanjuro]

I used to have Chipotle and Qdoba nearby.

- Chipotle tried to kill people
- No diablo queso
- More expensive
- Dry meats
- Gets mad when you ask them to toast your burrito

I think Chipotle is the only chain resturant I vowed never to go back to.

 

[Walter White Walker]

The food is alright, but I think it's too expensive for what it is.

 

[bionic77]

Its no Chi Chis but I remember eating there when I was really hungry and it was fine.

 

[just_myles]

The food is alright, but I think it's too expensive for what it is.

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It's expensive and taste disgusting. I had a job that got it catered and it's chipotle bad. It's inexcusable, really. Typical mall food.

 

[Wreckord Collection]

Not as good as Chipotle, but better than Moe's. Not bad for American fast-food.

 

[Vertpin]

It's actually pretty good, wtf.