The origins of Qdoba date back to 1995 when Anthony Miller and Robert Hauser opened Zumba Fresh Mexican Grill in Denver. While the restaurants themselves have had great success, the company has had great challenges with its name. In 1997, the company received a lawsuit over its Zuma name being too similar to another Mexican restaurant, so it changed its name to Z-Teca Mexican Grill, which later received another lawsuit! In 1999 the name Qdoba was invented, and to date, they have received no lawsuits for that name!
To find out more about Qdoba head to the company’s website. https://www.qdoba.com/
Where are Qdoba restaurants located?
All Qdobas stores are located in the United States and Canada. The company has 733 restaurants in the United States, across 45 states. Colorado is the state with the highest number of Qdoba restaurants with 84 locations, followed by Wisconsin which has 55 locations.
In Canada, Qdoba has 12 restaurants which are equally split between Manitoba and Ontario, both of which have 6 locations.
To find your nearest Qdoba restaurant head to the company’s website, which provides a full list of all Qdoba stores.
The Qdoba menu is packed full of delicious Mexican-style food. The company has a selection of signature dishes, which are recipes specially selected by their chefs, including a Steak Fajita Quesadilla.
If Qdoba’s signature eats don’t quite work for you, the Qdoba menu gives you the creative freedom to make your own meal. All you have to do is choose what style of entree you want, which could be a burrito, salad, or quesadilla. Then choose your protein, which includes pulled pork, grilled steak, and ground beef. You create your own order is then complete by adding some extra fillings such as beans, vegetables, rice, and salsa.
Is Qdoba spicy?
Some items on the Qdoba menu are spicy, whereas others are mild in spice but full of flavor.
When you decide to make your own meal, the Qdoba menu clearly identifies which sauces and salsa are spicy with lighting bolts being used to identify spicy options. Milder options such as Pico de Gallo have one lightning bolt, whereas the company’s Habanero Salsa which has a spicy kick, has four lightning bolts, indicating it is spicy.
If you prefer your food mild, there are still plenty of options for you on the Qdoba menu. All you have to do is avoid meals that contain spicy sauces and salsas. Many items will even contain mild and creamy sauces which will counteract the spicier foods.
Does Qdoba offer delivery?
Yes! Qdoba delivery service is available at your local restaurant for most branches. This means you can enjoy great-tasting food from the Qdoba menu without leaving the comfort of your own home.
Delivery options do vary between different restaurants, so be sure to check with your local store or the company’s website for delivery options available to you in your area.
If delivery is not available in your area, most Qdoba restaurants offer a pickup service, where you can place your order online for pick up.
What are Qdoba’s opening hours?
Qdoba restaurants are usually open between 10:30am and 10pm, 7 days a week. However, opening times do vary between different Qdoba stores, so be sure to check with your nearest branch, or the company’s website, for local opening hours.
Yes! Children love the great taste of food from Qdoba, and the company’s children's menu allows children to sample some of the signature dishes from the Qdoba menu in smaller child-friendly dishes.
Popular options on the Qdoba children’s menu include quesadilla, and naked burrito (no tortilla), either served with chicken or cheese. All items on the children’s menu are served with one side and a beverage.
Is Qdoba healthy?
Fast casual restaurants aren’t usually known for their healthy foods, but if you want to have some tasty food, with great hospitality, there are still some options for you on the Qdoba menu.
The company’s Taco Salad is packed full of fajita spiced vegetables, chicken, black bean and corn salsa, salsa verde, and even has fat-free Picante ranch - all for just 345 calories. The company’s Burrito Bowl is also a healthy option with just 555 calories.
If you plan ahead and check the full nutritional information on the company’s website, you will be more likely to avoid unhealthy dishes, and instead, choose those that are lower in calories and fats.
Does Qdoba have vegan food?
There is a wide range of food available for vegetarians on the Qdoba menu, which includes plant-based meat alternatives, and meals using beans and chickpeas.
The company has joined forces with Impossible Meat, to use their plant-based meat alternatives in exciting and bold Mexican-inspired dishes. The company serves Impossible Meat in fajitas, burritos, and tacos.
Does Qdoba do gluten-free food?
Yes, Qdoba does gluten-free food, which is great news for lovers of Mexican-style food who want to avoid gluten.
The company serves a delicious ?Naked’ burrito, which consists of rice, pinto beans, grilled vegetables, shredded pork, Pico de Gallo, sour cream, and guacamole. This is essentially one of the company’s signature burritos, served without the tortilla, making it gluten-free.
However, the company’s kitchens are not 100% gluten-free, and as such cross-contamination cannot be ruled out. Guests with strong intolerances or allergies to gluten should exercise caution, or speak to a member of staff.
Does Qdoba do catering?
Yes, if you want great-tasting Mexican food, you can order Qdoba to cater for your party or business event. The Qdoba catering menu includes many of the company’s signature dishes and has exciting serving options for you can your guests.
The Qdoba catering menu includes fully customizable hot bars, taco kits, boxed meals, and breakfast burritos. The company offers rewards points for catering orders, with regular customers receiving a $50 discount if they order enough.
Placing a Qdoba catering order couldn’t be easier, as it can be done through the company’s website in just a few clicks. You can either collect your catering order from your nearest restaurant, or the company can delivery and set up your order.
Can I buy a Qdoba gift card?
if you want to treat a friend, family member, or coworker to great-tasting Mexican food, you can now buy them a Qdoba gift card. Physical gift cards can be purchased online and in restaurants, or you can purchase an eGift card on the company’s website.
The company’s eGift cards can be sent in an instant, making them the perfect last-minute gift for food lovers.
Unfortunately, Qdoba gift cards are not currently available to purchase or redeem in Canada.