4. Restaurants

Qdoba Mexican Grill

1408 E Golf Rd, Schaumburg, IL, 60173
  • (847) 619-5220
  • Store is closed

Qdoba Mexican Grill Menu

  • Burritos
  • Cheese Nachos
  • Signature Flavors
  • Taco Salads
  • Three Tacos
  • Tortilla Soup

Healthy Meal suggestions for Qdoba Mexican Grill

  • Burritos
  • Cheese Nachos
  • Signature Flavors
  • Taco Salads
  • Three Tacos
  • Tortilla Soup

  • Chicago P.

    I have been here countless times, I agree with a quite a few people who say its resembles Chipotle , But similarities end with those two being a fast food Mexican chain, the main difference being a wide variety of food with great taste to choose from. This particular place has amazing service, clean atmosphere and some specials. The only downside to this chain is that it slightly on the high end when it comes to prices, all in all an excellent fast food place, strongly recommended.

    (4)

  • Justin W.

    It's like Chipotle, but a little different, nothing special. I just do not dig massive amounts of rice in burritos. Put refried beans in there or something. Rice makes it bland.

    (3)

  • Catherine P.

    If you have stock in Chipotle, you may want to sell and I mean like tomorrow morning, call your stockbroker and get it sold STAT! LOL, just kidding! I still love ya, Chipotle. But, HELLO Qdoba!!!!!! You have two new fans for sure! My hubby and I have been wanting to try Qdoba for ever I have heard from a lot of people that Qdoba is awesome and that we have to try it, so we finally made our way over tonight. We had to exchange my iPad case at the AT&T store next door so this was the perfect place to grab a bite. First of all, the place is very clean. I was pleasantly surprised and you all know how important cleanliness is to me! The tables were clean, the glass door and counter we're spotless. The staff was so kind explaining how everything works because we had never been and let me tell you that when I saw they offered a "combo meal" of sorts that you can actually pick and choose what you want to eat, made me very happy! More importantly, Qdoba, you have that magical Coke machine which makes my hubby out-of-this-world-excited!! It would appear to me that Qdoba is NOT Chipotle. I repeat, it's NOT CHIPOTLE! Even I have been comparing the two incorrectly. They don't overly season their proteins which is not a problem because I like that they allow you to select a sauce and decide how you want your meal to taste. You have 3 options: Warm 3-cheese Queso, Ancho Chili BBQ Sauce and Ranchera Sauce. I encourage you to try one of these 3 options! Ask them for a sample. They will gladly oblige. There are 5 salsas to try. Mix it up, people, they have lots to choose from. (I know I ended a sentence in a preposition. My Freshman English teacher, would fail me.) Main items include Burritos, Taco Salads, Tacos, Craft 2 (that's the build your own meal I was talking about earlier, Nachos, Quesadillas and so much more! My husband got a burrito with the shredded beef with BBQ sauce and LOVED it. I got the Craft 2 with Mexican Gumbo and 2 tacos. It was very good. It's totally fast casual but very fresh. I love all the options they have. The variety of veggies and salsas is excellent. I liked the idea that you can completely customized your meal from start to finish. Even having the Coke Freestyle machine goes with the theme of being able to customize things to your specifications. Love it! We'll definitely be back. This is a great spot and being that we're in this area often, I'm guessing this will be our Qdoba of choice. See you soon, Beth, Becky and Adam! Thanks again for the great first time experience at Qdoba! ps. love the guacamole!!!!

    (5)

  • Mark D.

    First time here. Much much better than Chipotle! You get more quality of food and in my opinion better taste. Free queso and guacamole with every order adds to the dining experience. Will definitely be a Qdoba custom in the future!

    (4)

  • Kimberly D.

    Good, fast burritos. This place is always packed during lunch hours. They seem to have a good system in place and the workers quickly make your food to your specifications. Everything tasted fresh. It's a little pricey for fast food but it's definitely a step up from Taco Bell.

    (4)

  • Jay H.

    This place has become chancy like Chipotle. And the kitchen people are always eating back there.

    (1)

  • K H.

    We used Qdoba catering for our late night snack at our wedding a week ago. Our guests absolutely loved it! The food was delicious! Initially, we just wanted to do a nacho bar. However, they recently changed their catering option so that you had to get the rice, beans, taco shells, meats, toppings, etc. It was just too much for a late night snack! I wish we could have had the option to just do the nachos! Also, some of their quantities were too much---for example, we did not need two big containers of sour cream! Overall, the food itself was absolutely delicious and the managers were extremely kind and helpful! I would recommend them!

    (5)

  • Lauren R.

    I think Qdoba is better then Chipotle and has a bunch more choices. Staff could have been a little more friendly and vocal as I couldn't really hear what they were asking me. I will come back.

    (4)

  • Ryan F.

    I had an excellent experience at this Qdoba on my last visit. The manager was extremely kind and helpful with my menu choice. Once we began eating he was even making his rounds and asking how everything was with our meals. We decided while eating that we were going to get chips and guac and he gave us them for free! His only request was for us to fill out the survey on the receipt. I was glad to do this considering this was the best customer service I had ever had at any Qdoba or Chipotle!!!

    (5)

  • Gerry X.

    Mexican food...busy at lunch....alot of seating area space. Food was kind of bland (Steak Burrito) Free refills always awesome and friendly staff. Place looked clean. But reminded me of Chipotle. And those types of fast food places all look the same. Maybe try to also be different to differentiate from a 'standard. Chipotle, TBK, etc? Don't know if they serve a mexican brunch.

    (3)

  • Ryan K.

    I really like this location. For some reason it's never been very busy when I've come, and the food's excellent. I'd highly recommend the pulled pork quesadilla.

    (4)

  • Scott T.

    It's so much better then Chipotle! Steak burrito is banging!! The best queso dip around. They also just put in the coca cola freestyle machine so you have over 100 plus drink choices.

    (5)

  • Stacey D.

    This is a cross between Chipotle and Baja Fresh. I love both places. Admittedly, there are more options here than Chipotle, more along the lines of a Baja Fresh, serves their food more like Chipotle, but I didn't like it as much as either place. Service was outstanding however. There was a slight delay on whatever meat my husband wanted, and they gave us our drinks free. Totally unnecessary, but appreciated.

    (3)

  • Elizabeth T.

    A wannabe Chipotle with bland, poor quality food. Pass on this one. Never again.

    (1)

  • Tony M.

    I used to go to this place when I worked next door to it. I really liked their quesadillas. They were better than their burritos, but pretty good overall. It's worth checking out.

    (4)

  • Mark C.

    Went today for lunch, three pork tacos with quacamole came out to 9 dollars! no sides and no drink and still costing that much is ridiculous. Tacos were ok but the pork was kind of bland. I was scared to ask for sauce since it seems you get charged for any kind of extra's there. Last time I am going this this place, thank god Sarku just opened up next door!

    (1)

  • George B.

    Qdoba: it's like Chipotle, but with a Jack-In-The-Box touch. I've had mixed experiences at this location. Food is decent, but could be better. This location seems to have issues with the lunch staff. They are skilled at messing up orders causing them to throw away your potential lunch and restart. The last few times I visited this location, they insisted the my steak burrito must contain chicken. One of my visits they messed up the orders of 8 people in a row before they messed up mine. For those of us keeping score, that is 9 lunches they threw in the garbage. How wasteful!

    (2)

  • Hiram C.

    I like Qdoba for a number of reasons. One being their quick, fast service. Today, I must say, was quite the opposite experience. They had one lady taking orders, prepping food, AND checking customers out. There was one guy on the grill, and then a manager, who was running around like a chicken with no head, trying to fulfill a catering order. Not to mention, she had her young daughter (6-8yrs old) with her, who was helping her gather napkins and other utensils as they sprinted out the door. If you see my picture, you can clearly see the ridiculous line, almost to the entrance. I get it, people call off for specific reasons, but if you have a catering order(s), please make sure you're properly staffed to accommodate your customers, especially during the lunch rush hour. Hats off to the girl for keeping her composure despite the line, and angry customers. She kept the smile on her face, and did her best to take care of each and every one of us. As always, food was good. I went with the Taco Salad Bowl, with Chicken, Habanero Sauce, black beans, pico de gallo, and corn.

    (3)

  • A K.

    Qdoba is great. It has the best Mexican food in the area. While it may not be entirely authentic, they always have fresh food that is reasonably priced and full of flavor. Best part - no paying for guacamole!

    (5)

  • John W.

    They restructured their menu and what used to cost less than $7 is now almost $9. Case in point the Pick 2 option used to be $6.50 is now $8.40 with no change to the food besides "free" Guac. The food is good but the price increase is too much to bear for me so I'll remove Qdoba out of my monthly lunch rotation schedule. They should go back to the old menu and pricing structure

    (2)

  • Michael W.

    I like them better than Chipotle; their Craft 2 is great. The best thing in the menu is their gumbo!

    (5)

  • Doug Z.

    This place has ruined Chipotle for me! Qdoba erior in every way. Better service, quality , and taste. I cannot go back to the other guys knowing Qdoba is out there. At this location the staff is friendly and knowledgeable. The food is great.

    (4)

  • Jeannine K.

    Helpful with picking out gluten free menu items. Will change gloves if you ask.

    (4)

  • Siobhan M.

    So, shortly after my last review, I was contacted by the district manager for Qdoba in this area. She was friendly, not antagonistic or pushy, but offered me some coupons to try Qdoba again. I gotta say, we went to another location, gave it another chance, and I was pretty happy. This time, the food was flavorful, the staff was chipper and friendly, and we will most certainly be back. Thank you, Ms. Lauren, for convincing me to give Qdoba another shot. You've made a believer out of me!

    (5)

  • Ben D.

    I'm from NY and Qdoba is second place to me behind Chipotle. I'm a die hard Chipotle fanatic, but Qdoba is a good alternative mainly because of the mexican gumbo that Chipotle doesn't have. I went to a Chipotle here and it completely sucked. I was devastated. I couldn't believe how much different it tasted than back home. Being so distraught and craving my burrito fix, I saw a bunch of Qdoba's and decided what could I lose? This Qdoba is better than that one near my place in NY. Everything tasted the same, except the steak was extremely soft, not chewy. I had the mexican gumbo and it was perfect. The staff was nice and courteous. Judging by the reviews of how bland and nasty the food is here, not sure if I caught this place on a good day, or if I'm seriously missing out on some hidden gem around here. This place is just fine....

    (5)

  • Nik O.

    Staff was energetic, more so to get your order made fast than to be friendly, which is fine for the most part. You can appreciate the food if you DON'T compare it to Chipotle. Cilantro rice is flavorless. Unless you like globs of plain rice, of course. White flour tortilla was fine. They offer wheat too. You know you're in DullsVille when those big bites of rice globs with tortilla bore your taste buds into sadness. Lots of meat options, none of them worth mentioning. Guacamole is decent. Lots of hot sauce options. (And I think Bbq sauce too) There's also some sort of queso cheese sauce they keep pushing, but I don't think the human heart should be put through all that. I would eat it again, but only if the line anywhere else was too long.

    (3)

  • Ryan M.

    eh. Food was decent bags of chips were on the table for catering.

    (3)

  • Daniel L.

    Never heard of qdoba until my visit today.. And it was amazing! Not just the food but the employees as well. She gave us plenty of recommendations of her personal favorites and explained why. She was very enthusiastic and seemed very happy to work which I love. She sampled me and my friend the queso dip with some chips and it was absolutely phenomenal. The burrito was fantastic and the ingredients tasted more natural than chipotle. Don't get me wrong, I like chipotle but the customer service compared to qdoba isn't even close. Overall 5 stars for phenomenal customer service and quality food! Great job to the employee that helped us, your work ethics have been acknowledged and recognized

    (5)

  • Susan B.

    I think the most important thing to mention is that they have the Coke Freestyle machine here. I've never seen/used it before so I was excited to see that they had one! They only have one though so I can imagine that there might be a line to get a drink during a busy time. The flavored Sprites were good as well as Strawberry Lemonade! Anyways, back to Qdoba. This was my first time eating at this chain and I have to say, the whole ordering process is confusing. I am used to the competitor's menu board where they have each step listed out (i.e. choose your dish, then your meat, then salsas/toppings, etc). I did like that they had a "pick two" option, I ended up getting tacos and a quesadilla...the portions were pretty big as I ended up needing a doggie bag. Show your student id and you get a free drink.

    (3)

  • Dorothy P.

    Anyone who has read my reviews knows that I love me a good deal, so when Qdoba dropped off buy one, get one coupons at my work, I knew I was going to have to suck it up and try it out. My husband (who loves a deal almost as much as I do) was my "buy one" (or maybe it was the other way around...) on our fabulous weekday lunch date. Normally I opt for hole-in-the-wall Mexican restaurants because a) I love supporting local entrepreneurs b) while surely Americanized, these smaller eateries fill their tortillas with love & I can taste the difference c) real Mexican food joints usually have some kick-butt salsa & I loves me some good spicy food! Qdoba isn't exactly authentic Mexican food, but like I said, I was willing to give it a shot. We both got chicken BBQ burritos, which came stuffed with rice, beans, our choice of salsa & extras (sour cream, guac, grilled veggies, cheese and/or lettuce). With 2 drinks & the coupon, our total came out to be just over $12, which is not too shabby for lunch for two. The food is decent. It's on par, taste wise, with other gringo burrito joints (Chipotle, Baja Fresh, etc) & the prices are pretty good too. What I do think gives Qdoba a bit of an edge, however, is that they offer a variety of sauces (in addition to salsas) as well as other menu items like quesadillas, tacos & salads. While I know that you can request these things from other places, like Chipotle, sometimes I like a no-brainer menu that spells it out for you. And yes, there is the Coke Freestyle machine, but I'm more of a plain club soda with a squeeze of lime type of gal (which I was able to get), so all the bells & whistles didn't really do much for me. For standard, Americanized Mexican food that's served hot & customizable, Qdoba ain't bad. In fact, I just might give it another try, with or without a coupon.

    (3)

  • Kim M.

    It's hard to remember Qdoba when there are so many other Mexican-inspired places around. Because of its discreet location in Woodfield Green, it is much easier to get your burrito fix here and get out. This is my fourth time going to this Qdoba. The first was over 6 years ago, and the next three visits were within the last three months. Most recently, I've been a fan of their chicken nachos. On my last visit, I got my nachos to go. As the worker was preparing my food, a manager came over and looked at what she was doing. The worker must've been new/inexperienced, as she didn't put the queso on the bottom but on top of the beans and chicken. It was no big deal to me, but the manager felt the need to point out the error to the girl. It was an awkward and uncomfortable moment. When I said it was no big deal, the manager said it would be if "Corporate" came in and saw it. Well, I'm all for quality control and I understand the need for training and properly managing your employees, but you shouldn't harshly correct your employees in front of the customer. I felt bad for the girl. Good grief, "Corporate," lighten up!

    (3)

  • Ken K.

    Better than Taco Bell, but not as good as Chipolte....and what is with these new Coke machines??? They're cool looking and it's neat to get all the variety - but when you've got a lunchtime crowd of all the people in the offices in the area....it not efficient to have what amounts to one person at a time getting a drink...always a line

    (3)

  • Danielle S.

    I have to compliment Qdoba on one thing, they care about the reviews here. I was offered 3 complimentary cupons to come back and try it out again, which was really nice. Hate to say it, but I don't really feel any different about my experience. The food to me is just mediocre - the tortillas are sticky, the rice is sticky as well, and the meat just isn't seasoned very well. Plus it was expensive - over $1 to add guac and something like $8 for a burrito. My bill was almost $10...for just a burrito. Maybe at a sit-down restaurant with a waiter, but at a fast food joint?? How about no. And it is always so loud in there - I can barely hear the employees talking to me. They do have a TV (kind of random), and a cool Coca Cola soda machine, but those are the only perks. Again, I think Chipotle is leaps and bounds better than this place.

    (3)

  • M B.

    After reading my review I was offered 2 free coupons to try Qdoba again. I should say this experience was ALOT better than my earlier one. The food was good (like the other Qdoba restaurants) and was not salty like the last time. I don't like their menu option of choosing between guacamole or fajitas. I mean, who eats a veggie burrito without both?? It's a stupid option and I wish they offered both included like their competitors for one flat rate. I'm not giving them 5 stars because I prefer having their competitor's burritos for the same price!

    (4)

  • Sarah C.

    Tasty. I have tried a steak burrito and soft tacos before. I love chipotle and would have to say that the only difference with it's competition is that chipotle seasons their meat with a stronger flavor- hence why some fellow chipotle-ians might find The Q-spot kinda bland. Not so bad. Won't seek out a Qdoba, but thought it hit the spot!

    (3)

  • Giuseppe D.

    I've never had Qdoba, never even knew what it was to be honest, but this all changed last Sunday; and thank God it did! First of all, I'll say that the customer service is actually extremely good. I came with a friend & we had told them that it was our first time so we didn't know what to order. The guy behind the counter was quick to give several suggestions on what most people order, and even let us sample a few things. Not only that, but after we got our food and sat down to eat, he came over about 15-20 minutes in and asked if everything was alright and that he'd hoped he made good suggestions (he did!). We got the nachos with queso, and each got a steak burrito. The queso MADE MY LIFE! It was warm, thick, and really just turned around the entire meal. It was good with the nachos, and even better with the burrito. You can get the queso IN your burrito! All of the ingredients of the burrito were freshly made, nothing that was sitting out for half a day, and you could really tell the difference. I can go on about the rest of the flavors, but I truly am obsessed with the star of the show, which is the queso. The queso alone will bring me bad to Qdoba.

    (5)

  • Jerome J.

    quick, easy, delicious! For "McMexican", this is tasty stuff. Beware the chips... they're strangely addicting.

    (4)

  • Mark F.

    Tastier than Chipotle and for a for a dollar or so more. I'm assuming things have changed since the earlier reviews. I've always had a positive experience with Qdoba. Their chicken and steak have tasted more grilled and fresh than Chipotle and I suck it up for the extra it seems to cost as well. Giving something different a try - I went with a naked chicken burrito w/o rice added veggies and some mango salsa. For the extra cost I felt there could have been more veggies added but they tasted really good. For what it is and what it serves - I'm always happy with it and always hoping there's one closer to me than a Chipotle.

    (4)

  • Sherwin C.

    Pretty good. If you enjoy Moe's then you'd like this food as well. It's kind of like an upgraded version of Taco Bell.

    (3)

  • Jim S.

    Are these guys serious? This restaurant is a direct competitor and about the same price range as Chipotle. Here's the problem -- neither the quality nor the flavor of Qdoba's food can stand up to Chipotle's. Qdoba's dishes tend to be much more bland and are not in the least bit memorable. While Qdoba serves chicken, beef, steak or vegetarian options for most of the standard dishes, they lack the touch of spices and the barbacoa (barbecued pork) that could possibly give this restaurant a little more personality. The freshness also is a step down, with lettuce that often seems a little on the wilted side. In the final analysis, while this restaurant chain is a big step above Taco Bell, it cannot match Chipotle. Qdoba will likely only appeal to those who are looking for really "Americanized" Mexican food.

    (2)

  • Teresa P.

    Ran in and out one day in a hurry. If you are a person on the "smaller" side of the spectrum - the "burrito" might be too big for you. I took a few bites, then, I resorted to use a fork to dig out the fillings. It was tasty - but unless you are a big guy with a humungous appetite, stick to a smaller portion of something else other than a burrito/wrap.

    (3)

  • Joe B.

    I see the low reviews for this place and not sure why. I get the same Poblano Pesto Burrito every time and it delivers on ever note. The rewards card gives you a free meal every so often so its not a bad deal. I should probably try a few more things but for what I like and have tried its definitely worth a visit.

    (4)

  • Gerry X.

    Mexican food...busy at lunch....alot of seating area space. Food was kind of bland (Steak Burrito) Free refills always awesome and friendly staff. Place looked clean. But reminded me of Chipotle. And those types of fast food places all look the same. Maybe try to also be different to differentiate from a 'standard. Chipotle, TBK, etc? Don't know if they serve a mexican brunch.

    (3)

  • Ryan K.

    I really like this location. For some reason it's never been very busy when I've come, and the food's excellent. I'd highly recommend the pulled pork quesadilla.

    (4)

  • Michael W.

    I like them better than Chipotle; their Craft 2 is great. The best thing in the menu is their gumbo!

    (5)

  • Doug Z.

    This place has ruined Chipotle for me! Qdoba erior in every way. Better service, quality , and taste. I cannot go back to the other guys knowing Qdoba is out there. At this location the staff is friendly and knowledgeable. The food is great.

    (4)

  • Chicago P.

    I have been here countless times, I agree with a quite a few people who say its resembles Chipotle , But similarities end with those two being a fast food Mexican chain, the main difference being a wide variety of food with great taste to choose from. This particular place has amazing service, clean atmosphere and some specials. The only downside to this chain is that it slightly on the high end when it comes to prices, all in all an excellent fast food place, strongly recommended.

    (4)

  • Justin W.

    It's like Chipotle, but a little different, nothing special. I just do not dig massive amounts of rice in burritos. Put refried beans in there or something. Rice makes it bland.

    (3)

  • A K.

    Qdoba is great. It has the best Mexican food in the area. While it may not be entirely authentic, they always have fresh food that is reasonably priced and full of flavor. Best part - no paying for guacamole!

    (5)

  • John W.

    They restructured their menu and what used to cost less than $7 is now almost $9. Case in point the Pick 2 option used to be $6.50 is now $8.40 with no change to the food besides "free" Guac. The food is good but the price increase is too much to bear for me so I'll remove Qdoba out of my monthly lunch rotation schedule. They should go back to the old menu and pricing structure

    (2)

  • K H.

    We used Qdoba catering for our late night snack at our wedding a week ago. Our guests absolutely loved it! The food was delicious! Initially, we just wanted to do a nacho bar. However, they recently changed their catering option so that you had to get the rice, beans, taco shells, meats, toppings, etc. It was just too much for a late night snack! I wish we could have had the option to just do the nachos! Also, some of their quantities were too much---for example, we did not need two big containers of sour cream! Overall, the food itself was absolutely delicious and the managers were extremely kind and helpful! I would recommend them!

    (5)

  • Mark D.

    First time here. Much much better than Chipotle! You get more quality of food and in my opinion better taste. Free queso and guacamole with every order adds to the dining experience. Will definitely be a Qdoba custom in the future!

    (4)

  • Kimberly D.

    Good, fast burritos. This place is always packed during lunch hours. They seem to have a good system in place and the workers quickly make your food to your specifications. Everything tasted fresh. It's a little pricey for fast food but it's definitely a step up from Taco Bell.

    (4)

  • Jay H.

    This place has become chancy like Chipotle. And the kitchen people are always eating back there.

    (1)

  • Hiram C.

    I like Qdoba for a number of reasons. One being their quick, fast service. Today, I must say, was quite the opposite experience. They had one lady taking orders, prepping food, AND checking customers out. There was one guy on the grill, and then a manager, who was running around like a chicken with no head, trying to fulfill a catering order. Not to mention, she had her young daughter (6-8yrs old) with her, who was helping her gather napkins and other utensils as they sprinted out the door. If you see my picture, you can clearly see the ridiculous line, almost to the entrance. I get it, people call off for specific reasons, but if you have a catering order(s), please make sure you're properly staffed to accommodate your customers, especially during the lunch rush hour. Hats off to the girl for keeping her composure despite the line, and angry customers. She kept the smile on her face, and did her best to take care of each and every one of us. As always, food was good. I went with the Taco Salad Bowl, with Chicken, Habanero Sauce, black beans, pico de gallo, and corn.

    (3)

  • Catherine P.

    If you have stock in Chipotle, you may want to sell and I mean like tomorrow morning, call your stockbroker and get it sold STAT! LOL, just kidding! I still love ya, Chipotle. But, HELLO Qdoba!!!!!! You have two new fans for sure! My hubby and I have been wanting to try Qdoba for ever I have heard from a lot of people that Qdoba is awesome and that we have to try it, so we finally made our way over tonight. We had to exchange my iPad case at the AT&T store next door so this was the perfect place to grab a bite. First of all, the place is very clean. I was pleasantly surprised and you all know how important cleanliness is to me! The tables were clean, the glass door and counter we're spotless. The staff was so kind explaining how everything works because we had never been and let me tell you that when I saw they offered a "combo meal" of sorts that you can actually pick and choose what you want to eat, made me very happy! More importantly, Qdoba, you have that magical Coke machine which makes my hubby out-of-this-world-excited!! It would appear to me that Qdoba is NOT Chipotle. I repeat, it's NOT CHIPOTLE! Even I have been comparing the two incorrectly. They don't overly season their proteins which is not a problem because I like that they allow you to select a sauce and decide how you want your meal to taste. You have 3 options: Warm 3-cheese Queso, Ancho Chili BBQ Sauce and Ranchera Sauce. I encourage you to try one of these 3 options! Ask them for a sample. They will gladly oblige. There are 5 salsas to try. Mix it up, people, they have lots to choose from. (I know I ended a sentence in a preposition. My Freshman English teacher, would fail me.) Main items include Burritos, Taco Salads, Tacos, Craft 2 (that's the build your own meal I was talking about earlier, Nachos, Quesadillas and so much more! My husband got a burrito with the shredded beef with BBQ sauce and LOVED it. I got the Craft 2 with Mexican Gumbo and 2 tacos. It was very good. It's totally fast casual but very fresh. I love all the options they have. The variety of veggies and salsas is excellent. I liked the idea that you can completely customized your meal from start to finish. Even having the Coke Freestyle machine goes with the theme of being able to customize things to your specifications. Love it! We'll definitely be back. This is a great spot and being that we're in this area often, I'm guessing this will be our Qdoba of choice. See you soon, Beth, Becky and Adam! Thanks again for the great first time experience at Qdoba! ps. love the guacamole!!!!

    (5)

  • Ben D.

    I'm from NY and Qdoba is second place to me behind Chipotle. I'm a die hard Chipotle fanatic, but Qdoba is a good alternative mainly because of the mexican gumbo that Chipotle doesn't have. I went to a Chipotle here and it completely sucked. I was devastated. I couldn't believe how much different it tasted than back home. Being so distraught and craving my burrito fix, I saw a bunch of Qdoba's and decided what could I lose? This Qdoba is better than that one near my place in NY. Everything tasted the same, except the steak was extremely soft, not chewy. I had the mexican gumbo and it was perfect. The staff was nice and courteous. Judging by the reviews of how bland and nasty the food is here, not sure if I caught this place on a good day, or if I'm seriously missing out on some hidden gem around here. This place is just fine....

    (5)

  • Nik O.

    Staff was energetic, more so to get your order made fast than to be friendly, which is fine for the most part. You can appreciate the food if you DON'T compare it to Chipotle. Cilantro rice is flavorless. Unless you like globs of plain rice, of course. White flour tortilla was fine. They offer wheat too. You know you're in DullsVille when those big bites of rice globs with tortilla bore your taste buds into sadness. Lots of meat options, none of them worth mentioning. Guacamole is decent. Lots of hot sauce options. (And I think Bbq sauce too) There's also some sort of queso cheese sauce they keep pushing, but I don't think the human heart should be put through all that. I would eat it again, but only if the line anywhere else was too long.

    (3)

  • Ryan M.

    eh. Food was decent bags of chips were on the table for catering.

    (3)

  • M B.

    After reading my review I was offered 2 free coupons to try Qdoba again. I should say this experience was ALOT better than my earlier one. The food was good (like the other Qdoba restaurants) and was not salty like the last time. I don't like their menu option of choosing between guacamole or fajitas. I mean, who eats a veggie burrito without both?? It's a stupid option and I wish they offered both included like their competitors for one flat rate. I'm not giving them 5 stars because I prefer having their competitor's burritos for the same price!

    (4)

  • Sarah C.

    Tasty. I have tried a steak burrito and soft tacos before. I love chipotle and would have to say that the only difference with it's competition is that chipotle seasons their meat with a stronger flavor- hence why some fellow chipotle-ians might find The Q-spot kinda bland. Not so bad. Won't seek out a Qdoba, but thought it hit the spot!

    (3)

  • Ryan F.

    I had an excellent experience at this Qdoba on my last visit. The manager was extremely kind and helpful with my menu choice. Once we began eating he was even making his rounds and asking how everything was with our meals. We decided while eating that we were going to get chips and guac and he gave us them for free! His only request was for us to fill out the survey on the receipt. I was glad to do this considering this was the best customer service I had ever had at any Qdoba or Chipotle!!!

    (5)

  • Dorothy P.

    Anyone who has read my reviews knows that I love me a good deal, so when Qdoba dropped off buy one, get one coupons at my work, I knew I was going to have to suck it up and try it out. My husband (who loves a deal almost as much as I do) was my "buy one" (or maybe it was the other way around...) on our fabulous weekday lunch date. Normally I opt for hole-in-the-wall Mexican restaurants because a) I love supporting local entrepreneurs b) while surely Americanized, these smaller eateries fill their tortillas with love & I can taste the difference c) real Mexican food joints usually have some kick-butt salsa & I loves me some good spicy food! Qdoba isn't exactly authentic Mexican food, but like I said, I was willing to give it a shot. We both got chicken BBQ burritos, which came stuffed with rice, beans, our choice of salsa & extras (sour cream, guac, grilled veggies, cheese and/or lettuce). With 2 drinks & the coupon, our total came out to be just over $12, which is not too shabby for lunch for two. The food is decent. It's on par, taste wise, with other gringo burrito joints (Chipotle, Baja Fresh, etc) & the prices are pretty good too. What I do think gives Qdoba a bit of an edge, however, is that they offer a variety of sauces (in addition to salsas) as well as other menu items like quesadillas, tacos & salads. While I know that you can request these things from other places, like Chipotle, sometimes I like a no-brainer menu that spells it out for you. And yes, there is the Coke Freestyle machine, but I'm more of a plain club soda with a squeeze of lime type of gal (which I was able to get), so all the bells & whistles didn't really do much for me. For standard, Americanized Mexican food that's served hot & customizable, Qdoba ain't bad. In fact, I just might give it another try, with or without a coupon.

    (3)

  • Jeannine K.

    Helpful with picking out gluten free menu items. Will change gloves if you ask.

    (4)

  • Siobhan M.

    So, shortly after my last review, I was contacted by the district manager for Qdoba in this area. She was friendly, not antagonistic or pushy, but offered me some coupons to try Qdoba again. I gotta say, we went to another location, gave it another chance, and I was pretty happy. This time, the food was flavorful, the staff was chipper and friendly, and we will most certainly be back. Thank you, Ms. Lauren, for convincing me to give Qdoba another shot. You've made a believer out of me!

    (5)

  • Daniel L.

    Never heard of qdoba until my visit today.. And it was amazing! Not just the food but the employees as well. She gave us plenty of recommendations of her personal favorites and explained why. She was very enthusiastic and seemed very happy to work which I love. She sampled me and my friend the queso dip with some chips and it was absolutely phenomenal. The burrito was fantastic and the ingredients tasted more natural than chipotle. Don't get me wrong, I like chipotle but the customer service compared to qdoba isn't even close. Overall 5 stars for phenomenal customer service and quality food! Great job to the employee that helped us, your work ethics have been acknowledged and recognized

    (5)

  • Susan B.

    I think the most important thing to mention is that they have the Coke Freestyle machine here. I've never seen/used it before so I was excited to see that they had one! They only have one though so I can imagine that there might be a line to get a drink during a busy time. The flavored Sprites were good as well as Strawberry Lemonade! Anyways, back to Qdoba. This was my first time eating at this chain and I have to say, the whole ordering process is confusing. I am used to the competitor's menu board where they have each step listed out (i.e. choose your dish, then your meat, then salsas/toppings, etc). I did like that they had a "pick two" option, I ended up getting tacos and a quesadilla...the portions were pretty big as I ended up needing a doggie bag. Show your student id and you get a free drink.

    (3)

  • Kim M.

    It's hard to remember Qdoba when there are so many other Mexican-inspired places around. Because of its discreet location in Woodfield Green, it is much easier to get your burrito fix here and get out. This is my fourth time going to this Qdoba. The first was over 6 years ago, and the next three visits were within the last three months. Most recently, I've been a fan of their chicken nachos. On my last visit, I got my nachos to go. As the worker was preparing my food, a manager came over and looked at what she was doing. The worker must've been new/inexperienced, as she didn't put the queso on the bottom but on top of the beans and chicken. It was no big deal to me, but the manager felt the need to point out the error to the girl. It was an awkward and uncomfortable moment. When I said it was no big deal, the manager said it would be if "Corporate" came in and saw it. Well, I'm all for quality control and I understand the need for training and properly managing your employees, but you shouldn't harshly correct your employees in front of the customer. I felt bad for the girl. Good grief, "Corporate," lighten up!

    (3)

  • Ken K.

    Better than Taco Bell, but not as good as Chipolte....and what is with these new Coke machines??? They're cool looking and it's neat to get all the variety - but when you've got a lunchtime crowd of all the people in the offices in the area....it not efficient to have what amounts to one person at a time getting a drink...always a line

    (3)

  • Danielle S.

    I have to compliment Qdoba on one thing, they care about the reviews here. I was offered 3 complimentary cupons to come back and try it out again, which was really nice. Hate to say it, but I don't really feel any different about my experience. The food to me is just mediocre - the tortillas are sticky, the rice is sticky as well, and the meat just isn't seasoned very well. Plus it was expensive - over $1 to add guac and something like $8 for a burrito. My bill was almost $10...for just a burrito. Maybe at a sit-down restaurant with a waiter, but at a fast food joint?? How about no. And it is always so loud in there - I can barely hear the employees talking to me. They do have a TV (kind of random), and a cool Coca Cola soda machine, but those are the only perks. Again, I think Chipotle is leaps and bounds better than this place.

    (3)

  • Giuseppe D.

    I've never had Qdoba, never even knew what it was to be honest, but this all changed last Sunday; and thank God it did! First of all, I'll say that the customer service is actually extremely good. I came with a friend & we had told them that it was our first time so we didn't know what to order. The guy behind the counter was quick to give several suggestions on what most people order, and even let us sample a few things. Not only that, but after we got our food and sat down to eat, he came over about 15-20 minutes in and asked if everything was alright and that he'd hoped he made good suggestions (he did!). We got the nachos with queso, and each got a steak burrito. The queso MADE MY LIFE! It was warm, thick, and really just turned around the entire meal. It was good with the nachos, and even better with the burrito. You can get the queso IN your burrito! All of the ingredients of the burrito were freshly made, nothing that was sitting out for half a day, and you could really tell the difference. I can go on about the rest of the flavors, but I truly am obsessed with the star of the show, which is the queso. The queso alone will bring me bad to Qdoba.

    (5)

  • Jerome J.

    quick, easy, delicious! For "McMexican", this is tasty stuff. Beware the chips... they're strangely addicting.

    (4)

  • Mark F.

    Tastier than Chipotle and for a for a dollar or so more. I'm assuming things have changed since the earlier reviews. I've always had a positive experience with Qdoba. Their chicken and steak have tasted more grilled and fresh than Chipotle and I suck it up for the extra it seems to cost as well. Giving something different a try - I went with a naked chicken burrito w/o rice added veggies and some mango salsa. For the extra cost I felt there could have been more veggies added but they tasted really good. For what it is and what it serves - I'm always happy with it and always hoping there's one closer to me than a Chipotle.

    (4)

  • Sherwin C.

    Pretty good. If you enjoy Moe's then you'd like this food as well. It's kind of like an upgraded version of Taco Bell.

    (3)

  • George B.

    Qdoba: it's like Chipotle, but with a Jack-In-The-Box touch. I've had mixed experiences at this location. Food is decent, but could be better. This location seems to have issues with the lunch staff. They are skilled at messing up orders causing them to throw away your potential lunch and restart. The last few times I visited this location, they insisted the my steak burrito must contain chicken. One of my visits they messed up the orders of 8 people in a row before they messed up mine. For those of us keeping score, that is 9 lunches they threw in the garbage. How wasteful!

    (2)

  • Lauren R.

    I think Qdoba is better then Chipotle and has a bunch more choices. Staff could have been a little more friendly and vocal as I couldn't really hear what they were asking me. I will come back.

    (4)

  • Jim S.

    Are these guys serious? This restaurant is a direct competitor and about the same price range as Chipotle. Here's the problem -- neither the quality nor the flavor of Qdoba's food can stand up to Chipotle's. Qdoba's dishes tend to be much more bland and are not in the least bit memorable. While Qdoba serves chicken, beef, steak or vegetarian options for most of the standard dishes, they lack the touch of spices and the barbacoa (barbecued pork) that could possibly give this restaurant a little more personality. The freshness also is a step down, with lettuce that often seems a little on the wilted side. In the final analysis, while this restaurant chain is a big step above Taco Bell, it cannot match Chipotle. Qdoba will likely only appeal to those who are looking for really "Americanized" Mexican food.

    (2)

  • Teresa P.

    Ran in and out one day in a hurry. If you are a person on the "smaller" side of the spectrum - the "burrito" might be too big for you. I took a few bites, then, I resorted to use a fork to dig out the fillings. It was tasty - but unless you are a big guy with a humungous appetite, stick to a smaller portion of something else other than a burrito/wrap.

    (3)

  • Joe B.

    I see the low reviews for this place and not sure why. I get the same Poblano Pesto Burrito every time and it delivers on ever note. The rewards card gives you a free meal every so often so its not a bad deal. I should probably try a few more things but for what I like and have tried its definitely worth a visit.

    (4)

  • Scott T.

    It's so much better then Chipotle! Steak burrito is banging!! The best queso dip around. They also just put in the coca cola freestyle machine so you have over 100 plus drink choices.

    (5)

  • Stacey D.

    This is a cross between Chipotle and Baja Fresh. I love both places. Admittedly, there are more options here than Chipotle, more along the lines of a Baja Fresh, serves their food more like Chipotle, but I didn't like it as much as either place. Service was outstanding however. There was a slight delay on whatever meat my husband wanted, and they gave us our drinks free. Totally unnecessary, but appreciated.

    (3)

  • Elizabeth T.

    A wannabe Chipotle with bland, poor quality food. Pass on this one. Never again.

    (1)

  • Tony M.

    I used to go to this place when I worked next door to it. I really liked their quesadillas. They were better than their burritos, but pretty good overall. It's worth checking out.

    (4)

  • Mark C.

    Went today for lunch, three pork tacos with quacamole came out to 9 dollars! no sides and no drink and still costing that much is ridiculous. Tacos were ok but the pork was kind of bland. I was scared to ask for sauce since it seems you get charged for any kind of extra's there. Last time I am going this this place, thank god Sarku just opened up next door!

    (1)

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Opening Hours

  • Mon :10:30 am - 10

Specialities

  • Takes Reservations : No
    Delivery : No
    Take-out : Yes
    Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
    Good For : Lunch
    Parking : Private Lot
    Bike Parking : No
    Wheelchair Accessible : Yes
    Good for Kids : Yes
    Good for Groups : Yes
    Attire : Casual
    Noise Level : Quiet
    Alcohol : No
    Outdoor Seating : No
    Wi-Fi : No
    Has TV : Yes
    Waiter Service : No
    Caters : Yes

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Mexican Cuisine

If you enjoy Taco Tuesday, then you have officially fallen in love with the Mexican Food. The main grain of Mexican cuisine is maize. Also known as corn, maize is grown for the past 9000 years after the crop was discovered by the people in Mayan civilization. Mexican empire flourished when they started growing beans, tomatoes, chili pepper, sweet potato and cactus. Till this date these ingredients are used in cooking authentic Mexican dishes and drinks.

Great use of spices, fresh chili pepper dishes like fajitas, tortilla chips, corn chips, salsa, chimichangas, burritos, nachos and quesadillas are invented in America. But when you are looking for authentic Mexican food then you must find a restaurant in the city that serves Rajas con Queso, Garbanzo in a Guajillo Chile Sauce, Pork Filled Chiles Rellenos, Chiles en Nogada, Molcajete Salsa, Pico de Gallo and Frijoles de la Olla. An eye-opening fact – Mexican don't like their food hot. They use fresh chili and other spices to create a flavor that lingers in your mouth.

Mexican food is great for those who are Gluten Intolerant as they use Corn instead of wheat in most of their dishes. Also, you can easily find many beans based Mexican dishes. Another dish which didn't get similar glory as tacos or nachos is the Mexican hot chocolate. If you love something hot on a chilly day, then go for Mexican Hot Chocolate. On merry days, you can enjoy the authentic Mexican Drinks like Tequila, Mezcal, Tecuí, Sotol, Bacanora, Charanda, Posh O Pox, Puebla and Pulque. Mexican Cuisine is for people who enjoy strong drinks and hearty meals.

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